A perfect reenactment of destiny's first meeting
Angel Square
The lights in Angel Square of Spirit City gradually lit up, and the warm glow of the shops illuminated the passersby.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing stood side by side on one side of the square, with Xiao Wu beside them. Like a group of other proud young men from the mainland who had come to admire them, they waited for the legendary first meeting between Li Xun and Qian Renxue, while looking up at the Heavenly Screen suspended in the firmament.
There were many young talents chatting quietly in the square, but as the Heavenly Screen zoomed out to the Spirit Pagoda, the neat and orderly ranks of Soul Beast were revealed to everyone, and the noise in the square gradually dissipated.
Ye Lingling subconsciously gripped Dugu Yan's hand, her dark purple eyes widening slightly, her body involuntarily tensing.
She has always been resilient and has seen many powerful Soul Beast, but the overwhelming Pressure from the Heavenly Screen, even through the light and shadow, sent chills down her spine.
Leading the group Di Tian, his jet-black scales hidden in the shadows, his domineering dragon might sweeping across the land. Beside him stood a line of Ferocious Beast, including Xiong Jun and Myriad Demon King, each a terrifying being with a lifespan of at least 100,000 years.
"So many... Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
Zhu Zhuqing murmured softly to the side, her voice trembling slightly.
Ning Rongrong's usual liveliness faded, her small mouth slightly open, and her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul almost subconsciously appeared in her palm.
Born into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she had heard about the secrets of the continent since childhood and knew how rare Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was, often seen only once across the entire continent.
But now, in the Heavenly Screen, there are several beasts at a glance. The aura emanating from the black dragon Ferocious Beast at the head is even greater than the oppressive feeling that Grandfather Sword and Grandfather Bone gave her.
"My God, so many Ferocious Beast gathered together..." Ning Rongrong swallowed hard, a chill running down her spine. "Even one of them would be enough to stir up trouble across the continent; to see so many appearing at once is simply unimaginable."
Xiao Wu, standing to the side, turned pale. As Soul Beast, she sensed things much more clearly than the two women.
The ancient Pressure emanating from Di Tian instilled a sense of awe in the depths of her soul, even making her want to bow down. Looking at Di Tian's composed figure standing in the Heavenly Screen, she felt a mix of emotions. She was both shocked by the power hidden deep within the Star Dou Great Forest and happy to think about the new path of the Soul Spirit that did not require death.
The other young talents waiting in the square also gasped in surprise. Those who had been hoping for an opportunity had now lost much of their enthusiasm.
Someone exclaimed in a low voice, "Who would have thought that the Star Dou Great Forest would hide so many Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!"
"No wonder the Spirit Pagoda requires half the seats to be occupied by humans and half by Soul Beast. With such strength, the Soul Beast Clan is not prey to be hunted at will!"
Ning Rongrong took a deep breath to calm the shock in her heart, her gaze returning to the Heavenly Screen, and said softly, "No wonder the future A Xun wanted to build the Spirit Pagoda. If there were no path of Soul Spirit, the entire continent would be devastated if humans went to war with these Ferocious Beast."
Just as the scene fell into dead silence.
Everyone's mind was still preoccupied with the terrifying array of Soul Beast in the Heavenly Screen. Their hearts trembled with fear, and the noisy voices completely disappeared, leaving only the soft sound of the evening breeze rustling the lanterns along the street.
It was precisely in this moment of utter silence—
On the left side of the square, a dark figure slowly walked into the light.
It's Li Xun.
He wore a sleek, dark brocade robe, its surface clean and unpatterned. The dark fabric shimmered softly under the city lights, its lines sharp and clean, making him appear tall and slender like a pine tree. His black hair was tied up in a crown, his face handsome and deep, his brows and eyes indifferent and composed, exuding an air of transcendence that looked down upon the mortal world.
Without any deliberate ostentation or release of any Soul Power, his mere slow walk over overshadowed the brilliance of all the other chosen ones around him. The young man stood alone amidst the lights and crowds, tall and aloof, as if all the world's splendor was beyond his comprehension.
Almost simultaneously, a holy golden figure slowly descended from the jade steps on the right side of the square.
It's Qian Renxue.
Tonight, she was dressed in her finest attire, a light gold Angel cloud gown that trailed on the ground. The gown was embroidered with overlapping and spreading Angel Wings wings in extremely fine gold thread, swaying gently with her steps, shimmering and radiant, both holy and gentle.
Her long, shimmering golden hair cascaded down her shoulders, her skin was as white as snow, and her golden eyes were clear and bright. Gone was her usual divine majesty; only the gentle and lively grace of a young girl remained. Her figure was graceful and elegant, possessing an innate divine aura. With each step she took, she was like Angel descending from the moon palace, pure and radiant, stunning the world.
One black, one gold; one on the left, one on the right.
The two entered the square from opposite ends, separated by the city lights and crowds.
In an instant!
The deathly Angel Square instantly exploded!
Exclamations of surprise echoed throughout the square!
"They're here! They're both here!!"
"Entering from both sides! This scene is so fateful!"
"That's Li Xun on the left! His aura is truly unique!"
"Miss Qian Renxue... her appearance and temperament are simply the pinnacle of beauty!"
"My God! This is the first glimpse of the Heavenly Screen prophecy! A two-way journey!"
All the waiting young talents and noble ladies around them were shocked, instinctively stopping all their movements and fixing their gazes on the two figures.
Those who had initially harbored a sliver of hope and fantasies of fate finding their match now felt completely at peace.
The two of them, with their aura, looks, and demeanor, are a perfect match, and no one else can possibly interfere.
Not far away, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and the other girls stared blankly at both ends of the square, their eyes filled with amazement and emotion, quietly watching this first encounter that transcended fate.
The city was ablaze with lights, and the crowds surged like a tide.
Under the watchful eyes of thousands, Li Xun's gaze pierced through the crowd and landed precisely on the holy and radiant golden figure opposite him.
He smiled slightly, stepped through the crowd, and walked calmly toward Qian Renxue.
In a few steps, he traversed the sea of people and lights, and came to a steady stop in front of Qian Renxue.
A hidden tenderness lingered in his eyes, unnoticed by anyone else, yet his outward appearance remained one of unfamiliarity and gentlemanly politeness. His gaze was slightly lowered, and his voice was clear, melodious, and subtly gentle.
"This beautiful girl, the night is enchanting, the lights are just right."
"Would you do me the honor of having dinner with me?"
A gentle evening breeze swept across the square, ruffling Qian Renxue's golden hair and causing the gold-threaded skirt on her body to ripple softly.
Qian Renxue looked at the young man before her, whose figure was upright, whose eyebrows and eyes were clear and gentle, and whose eyes were clean and clear, displaying the politeness and warmth of a stranger meeting for the first time.
Although the two had known each other for a long time and had feelings for each other, tonight they were both in perfect harmony, fulfilling the destiny of their first encounter as recorded in the Heavenly Screen.
A subtle flutter ran through her heart.
Her earlobes flushed a light red, and the angelic Angel God, who was usually composed and dignified, now resembled an ordinary young girl in love. She lowered her long, gilded eyelashes, which trembled slightly, concealing the shyness and joy in her eyes. Her fingertips gently gripped the hem of her skirt, and her posture was slightly reserved.
The love at first sight in the Heavenly Screen, transcending time, has now been fully realized in reality.
Her heart was filled with sweetness and tenderness, tinged with a touch of nervous shyness. When she looked up, her golden eyes were filled with the lights of the entire city, her gentleness overwhelming. Her voice was soft and sweet, with a very faint tremor.
"... Can."
"Then, I'll trouble you, young master."