Resolve

Inside Taixu Mountain, the atmosphere began to warm up. Jingwei, who had always exuded a heavy aura, finally returned to normal. Although they didn't know what the original Jingwei was like, it didn't stop them from comparing her now with her past self.

For example, at this moment, Jingwei, like a pet following behind its owner, wagging its tail and acting cute, once again evoked the mature behavior of Jingwei over the past thousand years in her mind, and Little Yue'er and the others felt a bit bewildered.

The art style changed so quickly that they couldn't react.

Since Fu Hua's return, the atmosphere in the mountain has become more peaceful and pleasant, mainly because looking at Jingwei's silly grin, even unpleasant things can become pleasant.

Zhishui Lake has returned to its original state, with a calm surface and cascading waterfalls. The small house built on the lakeside has become Fu Hua's resting place since her return.

Fuyun Temple was more like a reception room. Fu Hua Jingwei even less. However, Little Yue'er and the others, who built their residences next to Fuyun Temple, directly became the real-life maids of Yingke.

This seems different from what was agreed upon.

After Fu Hua woke up, Jingwei told her clan to stop offering spiritual plants and fruits, and stayed by Fu Hua's side all day long, watching over her constantly. Every time Fu Hua opened her eyes, she could see that slightly magnified, silly grinning face in front of her.

That's not the key point. The most crucial point is that this face is exactly the same as hers, like looking at her own face and grinning foolishly. Every time this happens, Fu Hua has a strange look on her face, wanting to get angry but unable to.

Helpless, he could only continue cultivating, quickly master the increased power, sort out his own problems, and leave the Taixu Realm.

Logically speaking, she should have already reached the realm of gods, but she feels that something is still missing from this realm, so that the realm of gods she has reached is not perfect.

Her soul and Divine Body were not merged; there was always a membrane separating them.

This was the first strange thing she felt about herself. The second was the thing inside her that had suddenly appeared after she woke up, if she wasn't mistaken.

This thing originally existed inside that stubborn rock. It was only after she fell with the waterfall and shattered the rock that it was able to see the light of day again. The black light that flashed before Jingwei and the others at that time was also it.

Thirdly, it seems that her memory has become problematic again. From the Fire Moth in the last century to the St. Freya Academy, her memory was normal, but the problem lies in this period.

She doesn't know when it started, but there are gaps in her memories. There's a completely blank section where she was. What did she do there? It has absolutely no effect on her.

At first, her memories were complete, but after she woke up this time, her memories began to have gaps. No matter how Fu Hua tried to recall them, there was only darkness.

It seems like she's missing something.

These three points have been troubling Fu Hua ever since she awoke, and she has been stuck in this Taixu Realm for a full month. She is still unable to come up with a good solution to the problems with her soul and Divine Body. As for the thing that exists within her body, it is not a concern.

As for the third point, she had lost memories from even further back, so it naturally wouldn't affect her. In this way, her problems seemed to be solved, but they weren't really solved.

Aside from these inherent problems, the next question concerns Fu Hua's strength.

This is obvious. Nine Soul Ring, the strength of Titled Douluo, the body of a Fusion Warrior, the erosion of the Herrscher's power, and the vastness of the Source Power —combining all of this, he has already surpassed Qian Daoliu's level 99 Peerless Douluo.

The body is forged into a golden form, immune to elements, and combined with the domineering power of Fusion Warrior's body, grants eternal life.

The corrosive and destructive power of the Herrscher surpasses that of any Assault System Soul Master. Moreover, during Fu Hua's slumber, she was modified by the Herrscher's power, gaining the ability of the Herrscher of Death, capable of instantly causing all things to wither.

Overbearing and unsolvable, it directly made Fu Hua invincible.

The sheer volume of Source Power can directly replace the function of Soul Power, but it is restricted by a constraint that prevents it from fulfilling its purpose.

If, by combining all these factors, one still cannot reach the level of being the number one person below the gods, then one would truly tarnish the name of Fu Hua.

Nine Soul Ring, nine skills, nine shackles.

This is the source of the limitation on the release of the Source Power. Fu Hua once tried to integrate it into herself, but was blocked by the solid outer shell of the Soul Ring. The Soul Ring she generated seemed to be more solid than those of ordinary people, so much so that others could Ring Detonation, but Fu Hua could not.

With her Source Power restricted, Fu Hua's strength is diminished; she is at the god level, but lacks the combat power of a god.

Then one can be called the number one person below God.

So far, Fu Hua can be said to be a force to be reckoned with on the Douluo Continent. As long as Wushen appears, she fears no one.

All that remained was the so-called Heavenly Dao. Although she survived the first two tribulations, she could not withstand the third tribulation, the Immortal Slaying Tribulation, which ultimately severed her life force and destroyed her.

If it weren't for her own solid foundation and the help of Teacher Himeko, she might have remained silent forever.

Only...

Fu Hua raised her left hand, and in her palm, there was a crisscrossing crack that formed a strange pattern, resembling black data blocks, and looked like the Grim Reaper.

The pattern was very faint, so faint that it was undetectable, but since it appeared on Fu Hua's own body, it naturally couldn't escape her notice.

Conversely, on the right hand, a Lie Yan bird pattern extends down to the wrist, its veins like fire, radiating a brilliant golden color—a mark left since the first tribulation.

The fire mark represents the karmic fire within humanity itself.

The deeper the sins, the more complex the connections. Fortunately, there weren't many connections extending from Fu Hua's wrist; they only ran from her palm to her wrist.

The second tribulation of the Three Thousand Weak Waters left no trace, but it also pushed Fu Hua's body to its peak, and even the Primordial Wings that stretched out from her back underwent an unknown change.

However, these Crystal Wings were of no use to Fu Hua, so they were left idle. Now, with Fu Hua's strength, she could easily soar through the air and hover without needing the wings to cooperate.

The Shadow Knight Moonlunar Armor was always pressed against Fu Hua's skin. Perhaps due to the rules of the Douluo Continent, this armor also changed, forming something similar to Spirit Bone.

Furthermore, since the third tribulation's Immortal Slaying was not aimed at the physical body, it did not cause any damage. After donning the Shadow Knight Lunar Eclipse, Fu Hua's strength will once again be one step closer to god-like combat power.

It can be called the Near-God Realm, which, as the name suggests, means that one is only one step away from the realm of gods.

However, there is still a thin membrane between her and the gods. Once it is broken, she will naturally advance. If she cannot find the right method, Fu Hua may be stuck in this realm forever.

After sitting cross-legged and sorting out her own situation, Fu Hua looked up at Jingwei again. She was still smiling foolishly, and no one knew what she was so happy about.

Fu Hua shook her head, gazing into the distance at the sky of the Taixu Realm. Suddenly, a figure appeared in her mind—the same blurry figure she had seen from afar before leaving the Heavenly River.

Judging from his build, he should be a thin man, but his figure always gave her a strange sense of familiarity.

His face was blurry, his figure was blurry, and even his aura was unfathomable, yet Fu Hua felt a sense of familiarity rising from the bottom of her heart.

It was as if they had known each other before.

The feeling of knowing someone yet not knowing them lingered in Fu Hua's heart. That feeling of being able to remember them immediately, yet forgetting them just as quickly, stirred her emotions. It was as if as long as she thought of the other person, she would have all the answers.

Reach out and gently massage between your eyebrows.

Fu Hua still couldn't get an answer. Perhaps she would understand this feeling when she faced the other person again.

Jingwei, watching Fu Hua's actions, tilted her head in confusion, her expression instantly filled with worry.

"Crimson Kite, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, I just remembered some things."

"Oh! By the way, Crimson Kite, now that I'm quite strong, could I stay by your side forever?" Jingwei asked expectantly.

Those crimson eyes sparkled with starlight.

The light was so bright that Fu Hua's eyes seemed to be stung by it. Fu Hua knew that this was just Jingwei's dependence on her, like a child longing for its mother's embrace.

As a spirit beast Jingwei values this feeling even more, regarding Fu Hua as a family member more important than her own life.

I don't want to see Fu Hua get hurt, and I don't want to put Fu Hua in danger because of my powerlessness.

Fu Hua understood, but she still had worries in her heart. Jingwei was too attached to her. If they were separated in the future, it was hard to guarantee that Jingwei wouldn't go crazy.

Faced with Jingwei's question, Fu Hua surprisingly fell silent.

He reached out and Jingwei stroked the top of Jingwei's hair, which she had brought close to his face, his expression wistful and his tone sighing.

"Jingwei, you can't stay by my side forever. One day we will be separated. What will you do then?"

"Then I will never leave Crimson Kite," Jingwei said earnestly.

Fu Hua shook her head again.

"The world is ever-changing, so how can one crave eternity?"

"But..." Jingwei bit her lower lip, her face full of resentment.

"If you truly wish to walk this path with me, then become more mature!"

Fu Hua's words carried an undeniable resolve: if they were to indulge Jingwei now, they would be harming her in the future.

They can be together now, but what about the future? Without Fu Hua by her side, can Jingwei still survive? That's definitely not the outcome Fu Hua wants to see.

Decisive action is necessary to prevent chaos.

The words had been spoken and could not be taken back. Fu Hua got up, left the Zhishui Lake, and slowly walked into the mountains.

On the Zhishui Lake, Jingwei stood alone, her expression somber. It would be impossible for her not to feel hurt; to be lectured like this by the person she trusted and was closest to was indeed a blow to Jingwei heart.

Wanting to stay by Fu Hua's side, yet afraid that Fu Hua would dislike her, Jingwei was caught in a dilemma and began to stare blankly at the Zhishui Lake again.

During the month after Fu Hua woke up, besides staring at Fu Hua with a silly smile, she mostly just spaced out. Little Yue'er and the others had told her that her behavior would only lead to worse consequences.

But...

The thought of leaving Lord Crimson Kite filled Jingwei with uncontrollable fear.

Jingwei also knew that she was too dependent on Fu Hua, which was not a good thing for her, but making a decision and understanding were two different things.

It's like you've decided how many words to memorize today, but when it comes to actually doing it, you don't want to do it that way anymore.

Jingwei was able to understand, but she was unable to make a decision, which is why she fell into her own worries.

Before the Zhishui Lake, Jingwei was lost in thought. On the other side, Fu Hua, who had left the Zhishui Lake, came to the strange tree again.

This enormous tree did not change with the changes in the Taixu Realm; instead, it became even more ordinary. The tree hole in the center of its thick trunk turned into seven colors, as if it had been painted with some kind of pigment.

Ordinary, plain, and without a trace of anything unusual.

If there's anything unusual about it, it's just how thick the tree trunk is!

Standing before the tree trunk, Fu Hua remained silent.

Fu Hua had a sudden, inexplicable premonition that this journey might provide her with the greatest answer.

PS: I forgot that the book needs to be approved before it's published, and the extra chapters will have to wait a while. I might update both books at the same time. As for donations, they will be counted together for both books. If the total donations for both books reach 100,000 within a month, I will add five chapters next month, five chapters for each book, for a total of ten chapters.