Yue Chan's breathing evened out, but a fine tremor ran through her limbs. The clarity in her eyes was brittle, like ice over a deep crack.
"The foundation is implanted," Su Lan said, her healer's senses probing. "But it's an empty house. Her own spirit is too scattered to fill it. If it collapses…"
She didn't need to finish. Lin Tian felt it through their bond—a warning prickle from the System.
[Partner 'Yue Chan' spiritual integrity at 41% and declining. Celestial Weaver Foundation requires an anchoring resonance to stabilize.]
[Proposed solution: Complete the Bond Initiation. Full integration will provide the necessary spiritual anchor.]
[Warning: Delay may result in foundation dissipation and host death.]
Lin Tian met Xueya's gaze. She gave a slight, cold nod. Do what must be done.
He looked back at Yue Chan. She was watching him, understanding dawning in her weary expression. "It's not over, is it?"
