"How could this be?"
In the God Realm of Douluo Continent, a towering palace shimmered with a faint golden radiance beneath the glow of the God Realm. This was the highest point of the entire God Realm, as well as the place that controlled everything within it.
At that moment, a startled voice rang out from within the palace, carrying an air of utter disbelief.
A round table stood at the center of the palace's main hall. No one knew what material its surface was made from, but upon closer inspection, one could see misty clouds drifting across it, as though it contained endless depths.
Seated at the table was a man dressed in an extravagant blue robe. His long blue hair draped behind him, and ripples seemed to flow across his luxurious robe.
Wasn't he Tang San from before?
"Third Brother, did something happen again?"
A graceful figure slowly appeared at the entrance of the palace and walked inside at an unhurried pace.
Tang San raised his head and rubbed his temples as if he had a headache. "Yes. Major events have been occurring one after another on Douluo Continent lately."
"Third Brother, does it have something to do with that newly emerged star?"
The clever Xiao Wu quickly guessed it. Recent events had always been connected to that new star.
Tang San nodded, a trace of shock on his face. "Originally, the second new star only outshone the first slightly, creating a contest between dragon and tiger.
"But now, the second new star's radiance has completely crushed the first. It is even devouring the first new star's light."
As he spoke, the shock on Tang San's face became even more apparent. For God King Tang San to reveal such an expression, the matter was clearly beyond belief.
"Is this new star really that monstrous?"
Even Xiao Wu could not help but complain. It was not merely devouring light—it was also devouring that star's fortune and opportunities.
"Ah."
Tang San let out a soft sigh, his tone tinged with faint sorrow.
"It seems an extraordinary figure is about to emerge on Douluo Continent."
It really was you.
Ye Mo clutched his chest and stared blankly at the girl in the distance.
The girl had black hair like ink and wore an unknown suit of silver armor, making her look valiant and heroic.
Her eyes were tightly shut. Her delicate, sweet face seemed to be smiling, yet it also carried an indescribable sorrow.
A blue star-shaped mark rested on her forehead. It seemed to contain the ultimate truths of heaven and earth, simple yet complex.
The girl lay curled up quietly, as though the entire world had abandoned her.
The pain in Ye Mo's chest suddenly intensified. It is so good to see you again.
Tears filled Ye Mo's eyes, but he could not cry. The entire clan was watching him. He could not cry.
Yet how could he stop the tears from falling?
Before he realized it, two streams of tears slid down Ye Mo's cheeks. Still, he did not make a sound. It was a silent cry.
Countless images surfaced in Ye Mo's mind, all leading back to that great battle.
In the vast, boundless starry sky, Ye Mo lay quietly atop a meteorite. He could barely raise his head to look upward.
There were no dazzling martial techniques above, nor any thrilling battle. There were only explosions caused by colliding energies.
He could vaguely make out several figures. They seemed to be surrounding and attacking a single person.
Even while being besieged, that figure was able to deal with them calmly. However, as time passed, the figure gradually fell into a disadvantage.
"Is it over?"
Ye Mo gave a self-mocking smile. Because of his pride and arrogance, both he and she had paid a terrible price—a price of complete death.
If he had listened to her back then and not been so arrogant, things would not have turned out like this. Unfortunately, there was no medicine for regret in this world.
Ye Mo's face was filled with regret and hatred. He had once vowed to protect them. That had been his oath. Yet now, she had to protect him instead.
I'm sorry.
Ye Mo silently spoke in his heart. He could no longer hold on. The life force in his entire body had long since vanished; only his powerful soul had allowed him to endure until now.
But now, Ye Mo's soul was gradually beginning to collapse. Even before this, his soul had suffered damage of varying severity.
Ye Mo's consciousness slowly faded away. Is this death? Then why does it feel so warm?
With what little strength he had left, he forced his eyes open to a narrow slit. What entered his sight was the familiar yet incomparably miserable, beautiful face he knew so well.
"Don't die. After ten thousand years of loneliness, I finally met you. Thank you for bringing me joy, for giving me those beautiful memories. You have to live."
The girl murmured to herself, tears filling her scar-covered face. She smiled—a smile so breathtaking that it moved heaven and earth. It came from the depths of her heart, and the final image in Ye Mo's memories froze there.
This time, he had thought that he would lose her for this life—no, for all lifetimes to come. Yet he had met her once again. Then the vow he had failed to fulfill in his previous life, in this life—
I
would
use
my
life
to
protect
her.
Ye Mo clenched his fists tightly. His eyes carried the weariness of countless years, as well as unwavering resolve and the unstoppable aura of a king.
Fortunately, the appearance of this girl had drawn the attention of the entire clan, and no one noticed Ye Mo's change. Otherwise, they would have been utterly shocked. One person was an exception—Leng Ning.
She had been watching Ye Mo the entire time. She could not imagine that an eight-year-old child could possess such ancient, weathered eyes.
He was like a lonely king who had experienced countless years.
Young Emperor, what other secrets are you hiding?
Leng Ning had practically watched the Young Emperor grow up, so she naturally knew him well. Yet now, he felt unfamiliar to her.
It was as though he had become a different person.
The black-haired girl in the distance slowly opened her eyes. Her pupils seemed to contain all phenomena of the universe, shining with the brilliance of a vast sea of stars.
Yet something was missing from her gaze—yes, the liveliness unique to humans.
The direction she looked toward was precisely where Ye Mo stood. Ye Mo quietly met her gaze. He had a thousand words to say, yet at that moment, he could not utter a single one.
The girl slowly stood and began walking through the air, gradually turning into silver-white light.
Ye Mo held his breath as he watched her approach. It felt as though time itself had stopped.
Just as she was about to reach Ye Mo, the girl suddenly tilted her head at him. The corners of her lips slowly rose, as though she were smiling—or trying to tell him something.
Ye Mo stared blankly at her, forgetting everything around him. It was as if only he and the girl before him remained in the entire world.
The girl slowly closed her eyes and curled up once more as she had before. This time, however, she transformed into a beam of white light and entered Ye Mo's body.
She seemed to sink into Ye Mo's body just like that. No matter how Ye Mo called out to her in his mind, she never responded.
Yet the strange change in the Nine-Tailed Fox Statue was far from over.
Did that mean the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony was over?
Not a chance, lol.
Also, I won eight ranked matches in a row yesterday. So satisfying, lol.
End of Chapter.
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