Mirror Spirit Moon Valley · Silent Spirit Snow Fox
Qian Ruishan gazed quietly at the Myriad-Colored Ice Butterfly fluttering gracefully on her shoulder, its seven-colored specks shimmering gently in her hair. She chuckled softly, her eyes revealing both determination and tenderness. "The Soul-Binding Divine Beast, one has been obtained."
She turned around and looked at Qin Yu not far away, her tone carrying a faint smile and a hint of urgency, "Let's go, we're going to the next place— Heart Abyss Continent, Mirror Spirit Moon Valley. It's time to find Sister Mu Qingwan's contracted divine beast."
The Myriad-Colored Ice Butterfly also chirped softly nearby. With a flap of their wings, colorful light rippled like water, filling the world.
The wind rises, the snow stops, and the frost behind the Extreme Cold Realm Wall transforms into sparkling glitter, embarking on a new journey.
In the Mirror Spirit Moon Valley, the moonlight has fallen.
[Heart Abyss Continent - Mirror Spirit Moon Valley]
The moonlight was as clear as if it had been washed, the night sky hung low, and the clouds and mist swirled around the heavens. A bright, full moon shone on the earth, bathing the entire Mirror Spirit Moon Valley in a gentle silver glow.
Qian Ruishan stood at the valley entrance, a gentle breeze ruffling her long hair, the silvery moonlight falling on her brows and eyes, reflecting the Myriad-Colored Ice Butterfly beside her, which had transformed into the size of a palm.
Qin Yu's gaze softened as he looked at Qian Ruishan beside him. "This is Mirror Spirit Moon Valley... I've heard that transcendent divine beasts with soul-transformation attributes only appear on nights when the moonlight surges."
At this moment, countless moonflowers bloomed in Moon Valley, as clear and translucent as crystal. The light spots all over the mountains and fields rippled in the wind, like a sea of stars fallen to earth. The moonlight reflected on the lake, the ripples were calm, and the silhouettes of the three people walking together were reflected. The whole valley was peaceful Anran, like a dream.
Qian Ruishan whispered, "This place is so beautiful... it's like a place where wishes come true."
Qin Yu smiled slightly, his gaze falling on a Kong Ling spot in the heart of the valley, where the moonlight shone brightest. There, the legendary "Silent Spirit Snow Fox" was about to appear.
The cold moon hangs low, Mirror Spirit Moon Valley seems to awaken from a dream.
The moment Qin Yu and Qian Ruishan stepped into the Mirror Spirit Moon Valley of the Heart Abyss Continent, it was as if they had entered a realm "not belonging to the present world." The moonlight was like a tapestry, and streaks of icy blue light slowly moved through the air. They were not starlight, nor illusions, but rather the rhythmic pulse of moonlight formed from soul energy, quietly sprinkling across the ancient forest and icy marshes. With each step forward, the cold mist beneath their feet would ripple gently, as if the ice and snow here were sentient, whispering softly.
"So quiet..." Qian Ruishan gazed at the silvery moonlit forest before her, a rare gentle light appearing in her eyes. "The soul energy and extreme cold here are not killing intent, but... some kind of slumber."
Qin Yu nodded slightly. This Mirror Spirit Moon Valley was indeed not hostile, but it wasn't friendly either. To be more precise, it was dormant, and the entire world was waiting for a certain opportunity to awaken the true being deep within.
The two walked slowly, surrounded by "Frost Soul Tree," their trunks as transparent as ice, their branches and leaves like silver threads. When the wind blew, blurry images would be reflected on the leaves, like a dream flashback. In this icy blue mist forest, they could not use their senses to search, their divine senses were broken by the reflection of the moonlight, as if they had entered a mirror, surrounded by a hazy dream.
Suddenly, a faint bell sound drifted over, like the breath of some ancient spirit.
"Did you hear that?" Qian Ruishan asked softly.
"Hmm." Qin Yu's expression slightly tightened. The Azure Ring moved gently in his sea of consciousness, and a streak of azure light traced a subtle path.
As the bell tolls, the soul flower blooms.
It was an ice and snow spirit flower floating in mid-air, its entire body translucent ice blue. Each time its petals slowly opened and closed, they released rings of silvery-white illusionary patterns. This was the [Mirror Moon Soul-Guiding Flower], which only appeared when heading to the core of the Mirror Spirit.
"It seems we have entered the true entrance to the Mirror Spirits."
Qin Yu reached out one hand, his light finger lightly touching the Mirror Moon Soul-Guiding Flower. The patterns dispersed, the icy mist quietly faded away, and a moon-patterned light bridge leading to the "Mirror Marsh Heart Realm" slowly emerged, leading to the endless depths of moonlight.
This path of light will guide them to the true habitat of the Silent Spirit Snow Fox.
Beneath the Moonlit Bridge lies a vast, shimmering lake, and Qin Yu and Qian Ruishan are traversing this bridge, which leads into the unknown, and stepping deeper into the Mirror Spirit Moon Valley.
Unbeknownst to them, from the moment they stepped onto this bridge of light, the entire Mirror Spirit Moon Valley began to seal off its will. All external perception could not penetrate, and all spiritual connections were severed, making this place a truly "isolated realm."
Mirror Lake is like a mirror, but it is not a water surface. Instead, it is a reflection of the Soul Realm formed by the condensation of "Soul Crystal Illusion Liquid". What is reflected beneath the lake is not the appearance of the two people at this moment, but the fragments of their past memories from the deepest part of their memories.
Qian Ruishan suddenly paused. She looked down and saw her reflection in the lake—the image of herself when she first entered the Frosty Realm—alone, burdened with heavy loads, her heart sealed by ice and snow, silent and unspeakable. The Mirror Lake did not reflect reality, but rather the loneliest moment of her soul.
Qin Yu also looked towards the lake. At that moment, he saw himself on the Black Bone Altar, his young figure standing alone among the bones of thousands. That was the beginning of the "Source Ring Destiny".
"This... is not an illusion," Qian Ruishan said softly, "This is a reflection of the 'past'... a mirror of the soul."
"Each level of Mirror Spirit Moon Valley is a test of soul perception," Qin Yu said calmly. "If we become addicted, our souls will gradually be absorbed by the Mirror Lake, forever trapped in the dreamlike shadows beneath this lake."
Qian Ruishan nodded and stepped forward with firm steps. As she stepped across the lake, the reflection in the mirror shattered suddenly, turning into countless specks of light, like the afterimage of a broken mirror, which were swept into the sky by the wind.
As they crossed Mirror Lake, a vast expanse of flower-filled land suddenly appeared before them.
It was a sea of rootless flowers, silver petals slowly swirling in the air, each bloom like a soul lamp, radiating a chilling light. Within the sea of flowers, countless crystallized butterfly shadows appeared, swaying gently in the moonlight.
"This... is the Phantom Corridor where the Silent Spirit Snow Fox once appeared." Qian Ruishan seemed to be able to sense that familiar yet distant aura.
Suddenly, a very faint fox cry came from the depths of the flower field, like a call or a probe.
At that moment, the Myriad-Colored Ice Butterfly beside Qian Ruishan slowly fluttered their wings and took flight into the air, responding with a soft and clear sound:
"She... is deeper inside."
"The true Silent Spirit Snow Fox never manifests as a 'soul,' but hides in the deepest layer of the Ninefold Illusion—"
"This is the trial she left for her true master."
The Mirror Lake recedes, and the flower-strewn waves fall silent.
Stepping out of the Flowery Illusion, ahead lies an extremely narrow Soul Valley, flanked by steep cliffs and cascading ice vines, every inch of which is sealed with bone-chilling cold. This place is called the Mirror of the Snow Spirit, said to be the oldest birthplace of the Soul Mirror in Mirror Spirit Moon Valley —not only can it reflect a person's soul consciousness, but it can also awaken and manifest unfulfilled wishes and obsessions deep within the heart.
The moment Qin Yu and Qian Ruishan stepped into Soul Valley, the world darkened and the entire space froze. The soul snow in the air stopped in mid-air, time seemed to freeze, and the soul stones on all sides began to tremble slightly, scattering fragments of mirror light.
"Did you feel anything?" Qin Yu looked at Qian Ruishan beside him.
She stood still with her eyes closed for a moment, then slightly opened them, her voice as soft as ice. "I saw... the white fox I wanted most when I was a child... the way she walked through my dreams was like... the prototype of the Silent Spirit Snow Fox."
"This is the function of the Mirror of the Snow Spirit," Qin Yu said, a glint in his eyes. "It recreates the earliest desires of your soul in the present world through a mirror-like illusion."
On the snow in front of the two, a crystalline silhouette suddenly appeared—it was a snow-white spirit fox about the size of a palm, standing quietly on the ice field, its nine tails swirling like blooming snowflakes, surrounded by a faint mist of icy blue petals.
But the moment Qian Ruishan reached out her hand, the fox spirit shattered with a "whoosh," as if it had never existed.
"An illusion," Qin Yu said softly, "Is merely a figment of your imagination, an attempt to ascertain whether you truly possess the qualities to be compatible with her."
Qian Ruishan withdrew her hand, but her gaze remained unwavering. "She's watching me. She's somewhere, watching to see if I can truly navigate through every illusion she's created."
"And I will not let her down."
The next moment, the ice wall of the entire Mirror of the Snow Spirit suddenly trembled, as if responding to Qian Ruishan's will, and a thin path of soul marks cracked open from both sides, from which a blue-green soul mist flowed out, guiding the two forward like a ribbon.
This is an extremely rare soul beast resonance.
At that moment, even though they were not yet in harmony, the Silent Spirit Snow Fox had already begun to respond to the heart of her true god.
Deep within the moon valley, the snow's gleam shines even brighter.
And the true existence of the Silent Spirit Snow Fox is getting closer and closer.
After stepping onto the path of azure soul marks split open by the Mirror of the Snow Spirit, the world seemed to shift. The world before Qin Yu and Qian Ruishan was no longer the gentle, cold light of the Moon Valley, but an endless expanse of dark blue mist.
This place is called -- Ice Mist Remnant Traces.
According to the "Ancient Records of the Mirror Spirit", this place was originally the site where a phantom soul beast named "Eternal Abyss Snow Spirit" perished ten thousand years ago. Its remnant soul and will remained, turning into endless ice mist that eternally sealed this area. Only beings truly recognized by the "Silent Spirit Snow Fox" can traverse this remnant and continue to step into the final Soul Contract Domain.
"The soul pressure here... is even heavier than the previous Snow Spirit Mirror." Qian Ruishan frowned slightly.
The Myriad-Colored Ice Butterfly behind her were forced to reveal their true forms at this moment, lightly flapping their wings to release frost rings that blocked the surrounding azure soul mist that nearly eroded the soul.
"This is a Soul Suppression Mixed with a Cold Seal." Qin Yu's gaze was profound. "If you didn't possess an extremely cold original soul within you, even those below the fifth level of the Realm Lord Realm would have their sea of consciousness shattered by this attack."
But Qian Ruishan did not retreat; instead, she took a step forward and placed her palm on the ice wall beside her.
"The soul aura of the Silent Spirit Snow Fox... is guiding me forward."
"Her mark remains within the icy mist."
The instant she finished speaking, a thick, dark blue fog suddenly swirled in front of her, and a tiny fox shadow vaguely appeared, only to be swallowed up by the icy fog in a mere instant.
"Did you see her?" Qian Ruishan's eyes suddenly lit up. "She... she really is right in front of us."
"But she's trying to lure me... trying to take me to where she truly lies."
The next moment, she stepped into the thick fog without hesitation.
"Wait a minute!" Qin Yu instinctively tried to stop him, but found that the mist was not something that could be dispelled by soul power, but rather seemed to be a unique channel bound to the will of the soul bonder.
Qian Ruishan's figure had been completely swallowed up into the depths of the icy mist.
"This is a trial she must face alone."
Qin Yu stood still, his gaze calm.
The Myriad-Colored Ice Butterfly looked back at Qin Yu and softly said, "She'll be alright. The Silent Spirit Snow Fox... is the Queen Fox. Her willingness to respond means she has already acknowledged the heart of the Mountain Lord."
Having said that, the butterfly gently fluttered its wings, scattering specks of colorful light, as if making a wish, or perhaps watching over.
Amidst the icy mist, Qian Ruishan's steps were firm, her aura as pure as snow, as she stepped into the unknown.
Ahead, a silver-white Soul Rank slowly emerged.
This is the only way to reach the true "Moonlight Soul Shadow Platform"—the final place where the Silent Spirit Snow Fox finds its soul.
Her steps had never been so firm.
Qian Ruishan followed the silver-white soul staircase. The surrounding mist had gradually thinned, replaced by moonlight that scattered like silver sand, as if only she and the slowly emerging staircase remained in the world.
These steps are neither stone nor ice. With each step, ripples of moonlight spread beneath your feet, extremely gentle yet reaching straight to the Soul Sea.
"This is... a soul projection?"
Qian Ruishan's heart trembled; the moonlight seemed to be reflecting, little by little, every step of her cultivation journey.
He honed his skills in the soul array of the Nether Firmament Underworld Sect, cultivated the Thousand Cold Secret Codex alone on the frigid cliffs, and nearly collapsed yet regained his will in the battle alongside Qin Yu...
As she walked deeper into the moonlight, the moonlight beneath her feet grew ever brighter, even revealing glimpses of the truest essence deep within her soul.
"Are you trying to prove to me... that I am who I am?"
Qian Ruishan's mind stirred slightly, and she vaguely understood the essence of all this.
This is not a mere test, but rather a "Resonance Ladder"—the Steps of Soul Reflection— constructed by the "Silent Spirit Snow Fox" with its original soul consciousness.
Only those with pure and genuine souls can reach the deepest level— the Moonlight Soul Shadow Platform.
Finally, as the last vestige of moonlight fell, she arrived at the tranquil, lake-like plateau.
It was a mirror-like empty platform, floating on the sea of moonlight. The entire platform seemed to have no physical form, yet it bore the weight of countless souls, and only those with the purest hearts could stand firmly upon it.
And at this moment--
A huge yet gentle Soul Moon slowly emerged from the sky, its moonlight cascading down like a waterfall, forming an icy soul flower above the platform.
In the center of the soul flower, a small and elegant white figure lay quietly.
It is pure white, like solidified snow, without a single blemish.
Behind it, nine tails curled slightly, naturally entwined with ice and snow flowers.
That was none other than the Silent Spirit Snow Fox.
She didn't open her eyes, but slowly got up and looked in the direction of Qian Ruishan.
At that moment, the moonlight around them suddenly stopped, and layers of illusions appeared beneath the mirror-like ice platform, with countless phantoms of snow foxes seemingly chanting ancient divine pronouncements.
Qian Ruishan stood on the Soul Shadow Platform, staring directly into those clear, still-closed eyes, without taking a single step back.
I'm not here to conquer you.
I simply want to walk with you.
The words fell silent.
The next moment, the Silent Spirit Snow Fox finally slowly opened its eyes.
Those eyes, like snow melting and the moon rising, held no hostility, yet reflected the entirety of Qian Ruishan's soul.
The instant their eyes met, the entire Soul Platform suddenly exploded with millions of silver spiritual patterns, like a torrent of souls pouring down from the moonlight!
At this moment, the true test of awakening has finally begun!
As the night deepened, the sky above Mirror Spirit Moon Valley was no longer an ordinary starry sky, but transformed into a vast expanse of silver and blue Soul Moon River, resembling an inverted Soul Mirror hanging in the sky.
Suddenly, Qian Ruishan sensed a sudden change in the space ahead. Amidst the interplay of reality and illusion, a beam of pale blue moonlight fell from nowhere, directly enveloping her and Qin Ning. Then, the earth beneath their feet trembled, and the two were instantly pulled into a completely unfamiliar space.
This is the Mirror Spirit Illusion Mirror Trial Domain.
This place is not a physical entity, but an illusory world formed by a wisp of "Soul Moon radiance" from the deepest part of Mirror Spirit Moon Valley, specifically designed to block all those who dare to approach the Silent Spirit Snow Fox.
All around them were fragments of a world reflected in the void. Qin Yu and Qian Ruishan's figures seemed to split into countless reflections, as if they had stepped into an endless abyss of soul mirrors.
"Don't move—" Qin Yu stopped Qian Ruishan with a palm strike. He had already sensed that every phantom in this mirror domain carried a backlash structure of "soul suppression." If they attacked rashly, it would detonate the illusionary mirror and directly sever the passage.
"What a powerful Soul Mirror Array." Qian Ruishan's eyes were solemn, and a chill emanated from her body, clearly indicating that she was also under pressure.
As the two cautiously made their way forward, a soft murmur, like the melodious cry of a fox, slowly drifted from the depths of the illusionary mirror. Immediately, rings of silver-blue moonlight rose from the ground, weaving together to form a "Mirror Abyss Heart Steps," guiding the two forward.
"It's it," Qin Yu said softly, "The Silent Spirit Snow Fox is guiding us."
Qian Ruishan nodded and slowly stepped onto the Moonlit Illusionary Staircase. At this moment, every step she took emitted a soft glow, like an ancient ritual to welcome the return of the Lord of Ice and Snow. The entire space even began to tremble slightly around Qian Ruishan's soul.
A quarter of an hour later, the two crossed the nine hundred and ninety-nine steps of mirrored light, and a bright and clear view suddenly appeared before them.
They finally arrived at the true center of Mirror Spirit Moon Valley—
A pool of clear soul water floats in mid-air, surrounded by nine reflected moon wheels that revolve around it. At the heart of the water, an unopened soul lotus quietly blooms—this is the "Soul Bond Holy Land" of the Silent Spirit Snow Fox.
But it has not yet appeared.
The Mirror Soul Marsh Heart remained as still as ever. Qin Yu and Qian Ruishan landed at the edge of the Soul Water, while in the center of the Soul Water, the unopened Soul Lotus was trembling slightly, as if it had sensed some kind of connection.
Suddenly, a melodious yet icy voice of a young girl emanated from the soul lotus:
"If the soul of a Soul Contractor is tainted by even a trace of dust, it cannot bear the radiance of my Nine-Tailed Fox."
Only those whose hearts are free from defilement, whose thoughts are pure, and whose souls are honest, can step into the first realm.
As soon as she finished speaking, a moon shadow transformed into a silver-blue mirror, slowly appearing in front of Mu Qingwan's feet. At the same time, Mu Qingwan's figure also emerged from the light behind the mirror.
She stood quietly on the water's edge, her features Wenwan, dressed in snow-white robes, her aura calm and clear. As her reflection appeared in the mirror, Mu Qingwan remained silent, simply stepping lightly into the mirror.
The next moment--
The mirror surface spread like ripples on water, stirring up the entire moonlit illusionary realm!
Mu Qingwan's body seemed to be "stripped" into three soul shadows in an instant:
• One is a thought;
• One is the soul;
• One is consciousness.
The three soul shadows were drawn into the mirror, floating separately in the triangular soul mirror space, and subjected to different forces of judgment.
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The first test: A mind free of distractions.
The mirror reflected Mu Qingwan's past memories, including her feelings for Qin Yu, her obsession with the sect, and her desire for Fate Soul.
At this moment, if there is even the slightest "deviation of intention," the Soul Mirror will shatter, causing the Soul Contract to fail.
But her ghostly presence only whispered one sentence:
I want to walk alongside him, not depend on him.
The mirror hummed softly, but did not collapse.
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The Second Test: Unwavering Spirit
The mirror reflects every moment Mu Qingwan "flashed with murderous intent" during her cultivation. If there was any deliberate pretense or self-deception, the mirror's reflection would strip her of her soul core.
But Mu Qingwan's gaze remained clear as ever, and she spoke only softly:
"I crave power, but I am unwilling to sacrifice my conscience."
The mirror trembled slightly, continuing to hold its spirit, unbroken.
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The Third Test: A Pure Heart
The mirror reflects various visions of the future—her parting ways with Qin Yu, her death in a battle against a powerful enemy, and her growing old alone.
If fear and self-abandonment arise, it indicates that the mind is not yet purified.
Mu Qingwan slowly closed her eyes and whispered:
"If this is my fate, then I will accept it myself."
In an instant, the three mirrors shattered simultaneously, but instead of collapsing, they were sublimated!
The Soul Lotus's center blazed with brilliant light!
The entire Mirror Soul Marsh Heart began to erupt with nine layers of swirling soul light, and finally, a snow-white figure slowly descended from mid-air.
A pure white, lithe fox with nine tails that spread out like snow waves descended from the moon with its claws touching the ground.
The Silent Spirit Snow Fox has appeared!
Her voice was soft and melodious when she spoke.
"You are willing to guard my Soul Seal for life; I am willing to become one with your spirit and breathe together."
Mu Qingwan knelt down and whispered:
"I do."
The divine breath of the Nine-Tailed Fox slowly flowed into Mu Qingwan's brow, and the soul bond was complete!
Deep within Mirror Spirit Moon Valley, the moon shone brightly, and the wind was still. Layers of moonlight spilled onto the lake's surface, like thousands of shattered mirrors spreading across the sky. Qin Yu and Qian Ruishan slowly traversed the heart of Mirror Lake, finally arriving at the deepest part surrounded by mist and moonlight.
This place is called -- Moon Soul Mirror Lake.
The lake remained still, yet a tremor seemed to resonate within its very soul as a shadow quietly emerged from the heart of the lake, as if slowly awakening from nothingness.
All I saw was:
A snow-white figure rose from the lake, Xiao Ling, light as a dream. The nine-tailed snow fox walked on the water in the moonlight. The tips of its tails were wrapped with blooming ice and snow flowers. Its nine tails were outstretched, like flowing snow weaving the wind, pure and Stainless. Its eyes shone with a pale silver light, blending with the moonlight, as if it were born to resonate with this place.
Qian Ruishan couldn't help but whisper, "This is... the Silent Spirit Snow Fox?"
Mu Qingwan slowly stepped forward, her mind resonating with the fox. Just as she approached, the Silent Spirit Snow Fox showed no wariness whatsoever, instead standing quietly in place, its nine tails swaying gently, as if waiting.
There is a fundamental connection between moonlight and the soul.
In an instant, a strange resonance began to echo throughout the Mirror Spirit Moon Valley, like the whispers of souls.
In Mu Qingwan's sea of consciousness, a illusory ice moon appeared, slowly sinking and reflecting the "Soul Pact ring" between the nine tails of the Silent Spirit Snow Fox. It gently approached Mu Qingwan and placed its forehead on her palm.
A beam of silvery-white light suddenly rose from the body of the nine-tailed snow fox, transforming into spiritual patterns that flowed into Mu Qingwan's sea of consciousness.
Resonance achieved!
The next instant, the Silent Spirit Snow Fox slowly shrank to the size of a palm and quietly leaped onto Mu Qingwan's shoulder. It gazed at her with its deep blue, spirited eyes and spoke softly, with the grace of a young girl:
"You are the one I have been waiting for... From this day forward, the Silent Spirit Snow Fox, Phantom Moon Silken Melody, will be by your side."
Mu Qingwan's eyes shone, and she softly replied, "We... will walk together."
Qian Ruishan chuckled softly, "At this moment, sister finally has Fate Soul too."
Qin Yu watched as Mu Qingwan and the snow fox resonated and clicked, a slight thought stirring within him.
In the stillness of the moonlit mirror, this pure connection of souls is like a flower blooming in the snow, gentle yet steadfast.
The night was deep, and all was quiet above Mirror Spirit Moon Valley, except for the moonlight trembling on the lake's surface, as if listening to the whispers of the divine beasts.
Mu Qingwan gently stroked the Silent Spirit Snow Fox on her shoulder, while Qian Ruishan summoned a palm-sized Myriad-Colored Ice Butterfly. The ice butterfly was covered in seven-colored starlight, hovering lightly in the air, its wings trembling slightly, like starlight falling from a dream. The snow fox lay quietly on Mu Qingwan's shoulder, its nine tails slightly spread, its brows revealing a faint, elegant wisdom.
The two transcendent divine beasts faced each other for the first time.
Suddenly, the ice butterfly stopped in mid-air and gently landed beside the snow fox, its wings fluttering slowly, as if to greet it or to sized up this new kin.
The Silent Spirit Snow Fox tilted its head slightly, its tail swaying gently, its voice soft and clear, like a babbling brook. "You are the Fate Soul of the Ice Butterfly Queen...?"
The Myriad-Colored Ice Butterfly smiled lightly, its ethereal voice like a bell. "Yes, my sworn master is her... Qian Ruishan, and I am willing to dance for her across countless realms. And you?"
Snow Fox glanced at Mu Qingwan, then looked at Qian Ruishan, and nodded slightly. "She's very gentle, I like her very much."
At this moment, Qian Ruishan leaned down slightly, gently reaching out to stroke the snow fox's soft white fur, her voice delicate:
"Snow Fox... I'm only temporarily bound to you. Your true master is her— Mu Qingwan. I want to take you to see her. She's also an extremely gentle and soulful person. If you'd like, please come with us, okay?"
The Silent Spirit Snow Fox paused for a moment, seemingly deep in thought. After a while, it looked into Qian Ruishan's eyes, a clear light appearing within them, and then gently nodded.
"I am willing. The one you choose is the master I acknowledge."
"From this day forward, I will follow her on the path of our shared Fate Soul."
Ice Butterfly spread its wings beside him, its frosty light shimmering. "What a magnificent nine-tailed divine breath... It seems we must protect the future of this world together."
The two of them, like the embodiment of ice and snow, like the radiance of soul and spirit, smiled at each other under the night sky, serene and warm.
And on the lake's surface, their ethereal figures were reflected—
A butterfly flutters like a phantom snowflake, a fox whistles like the moon. It is a fateful encounter between divine beasts, and a destiny intertwining in still waters.