At those words, Margaret’s delicate face instantly turned pale. The sliver of hope in her heart that fragile light she had clung to was shattered completely by the old man’s words. In her mind, she seemed to see her father swallowing the so-called celestial pill, not recovering, but transforming into a monstrous abomination. Terror, despair, and helplessness surged like a tide, drowning her whole being. Qingzhu quickly crouched beside her, holding her trembling body, her own eyes red with grief. Dustin stood quietly, watching everything unfold, offering no comfort. Some truths had to be faced no matter how cruel they were. Xuan Chengzi gazed at the desolate Margaret and sighed softly. “Girl, it is not that I wish to deny your filial devotion, but fate itself mocks the hearts of men. To borrow the power of the Void Dragon is like drinking poison to quench thirst. Doing so would only hasten the breaking of its seal and when that happens, all beings of this world will suf...