As they crossed through a new gateway, the surrounding environment instantly transformed—the pleasant breeze of the valley became the sweltering humidity of a tropical rainforest, along with the cries of unknown animals in the distance and the rustling sound of insects and ants crawling over dry leaves.
Out of caution, Yu Sheng did not close the door but maintained its open state after leading Erin through the passage so that they could return to the valley at any moment.
"What now?" he asked, glancing at the little puppet perched on his arm, "Can you still feel the other body? Has the connection been severed?"
"...Wow, it's still connected!" The little puppet exclaimed with surprise, "Just now, when we passed through the gateway, it was a bit hazy for a moment, but not a disconnect. It was more like a misalignment of perception, and now everything is back to normal. Moreover, the connection between the two bodies hasn't weakened at all."
