Qin Yu stood quietly amidst the starlight.
Watching Mengxi and Mengxin embrace each other with tears streaming down their faces, he suddenly felt a pang of sadness in his chest, and his eyes became incredibly deep as the light shone through them.
This scene reminded him of the countless life-and-death separations he had faced along his journey, as well as Yan Yue's severe injuries and Minguang's continued slumber. At this moment, the reunion of the Mengxi sisters was like a resounding bell tolling through his soul, making him realize once again—
Protecting his loved ones and those around him is the Ultimate meaning of his spiritual practice.
He slowly clenched his fist, feeling the azure Azure Ring deep within his consciousness tremble gently, as if responding to his thoughts.
Yunyi was also quietly watching this scene from the side. Her dark eyes reflected the tears of Mengxi and Mengxin, and a strange tremor welled up in her heart. She gently approached Qin Yu and whispered:
"Little Qinzi... look, it's so wonderful that they can be reunited..."
Qin Yu was slightly taken aback and turned to look at Yunyi. At this moment, Yunyi was not as playful and relaxed as usual; her voice contained a genuine sense of emotion, even envy.
Qin Yu nodded gently, his tone both tender and firm:
"Yes... As long as we are alive, we must make sure that everyone around us has the chance to reunite. No matter how difficult it is, I will make such miracles happen again and again."
Yunyi paused for a moment, then smiled, a hint of red tears glistening in her eyes. She whispered:
"With you here, we will all eventually be reunited..."
Hong Xiuxiang's eyes were also moist at this moment. "They have finally met again..."
At this moment, the embrace of the Mengxi sisters, Uncle Meng's tears, Qin Yu's vows, Yunyi's tenderness all intertwine under the endless starlight to form an eternal picture.
As the temperature of the tears gradually returned to normal, the cracks on the light egg completely disappeared.
As the starlight faded, Mengxi's figure was finally fully revealed.
She slowly opened her eyes.
In that instant, the entire universe seemed to freeze.
Her eyes were as clear as a starry sea, yet as deep as Annihilation Abyss, as if they contained the light and shadow of countless eras. Starlight fell down her hair like a waterfall of the Milky Way, reflecting a divine aura that transcended everything.
Mengxi first gazed gently at Mengxin in her arms, her fingertips brushing across her younger sister's face, a tender smile playing on her lips. Then, she looked up at Qin Yu, who stood amidst the torrent of starlight.
Her gaze held no trace of unfamiliarity or defensiveness; rather, it was as if she had been watching him from billions of years ago, carrying a strange familiarity and trust.
Her voice rang out, as dreamlike and melodious as a song:
"Are you... the one who can break the seal and bring me back to the world?"
The sound was like the first cry of the universe, Kong Ling yet imbued with an irresistible gentleness and solemnity.
Qin Yu met her gaze silently, his heart skipped a beat, and then he nodded respectfully and firmly:
"Yes, my name is Qin Yu. Without this opportunity, I would never have met you, senior. But since fate has brought me here, I must fulfill this promise—to protect your reunion."
Mengxi gazed at Qin Yu, her eyes softening. She lowered her head slightly and whispered:
"Qin Yu... thank you. You are not only my salvation, but also the benefactor who allowed me to reunite with my sister and Uncle Meng. No matter how the future may change, your name is engraved in the deepest part of my being."
As she spoke, her eyes flickered slightly, and a tear fell silently, transforming into a shimmering starlight that landed on Qin Yu's chest, becoming like a brand deep within his Fate Soul.
Starlight flowed, and the world Ji Ran.
Qin Yu took a deep breath, flipped his palm, and the [Sword of Dream Silence], with its dreamlike blade and edge reflecting the endless illusory starry river, slowly appeared between his fingers.
The sword rang out with a clear, melodious cry, as if sensing the awakening of its true master. The sword radiated the brilliance of countless dream patterns, shattering the void layer by layer, with illusion and reality intertwining, as if the entire universe was witnessing this moment of return.
Qin Yu solemnly raised his sword, his eyes fixed on Mengxi, his voice gentle yet solemn:
"This is your destined sword. It was separated from you during the great war, and now that you have returned to the world, I should return it to you."
The sword light trembled slightly before Mengxi's eyes, as if calling out to its former master.
However, when Mengxi looked at the sword, there was no regret in her eyes, but rather a sense of tranquility and gentleness. She slowly extended her slender white fingertips and gently brushed the blade. The sword light instantly transformed into ripples like water, emitting a distant, clear sound, as if telling her of billions of years of loneliness.
She raised her eyes and spoke softly:
"Qin Yu... After that great battle, it and I were indeed torn apart. But now, it has chosen you."
Her eyes were so gentle they seemed to pierce through all the stars, and a faint smile played at the corners of her lips.
"A sword, like a person, has a soul. Since it has blossomed with new brilliance in your hands, it means that it has recognized you as its only home."
It will shine brighter with you than it will with me.
Besides... without your and its sword-wielding power, I wouldn't be able to see Mengxin and Uncle Meng today."
With that, she gently pushed with her slender fingers, and the Sword of Dream Silence automatically returned to Qin Yu's hand. The sword rang out again, but this time it did not call upon its former master. Instead, it resonated with Qin Yu's heartbeat with unwavering determination, emitting a surging sound like the resonance of heaven and earth.
Mengxi gazed at this scene, her eyes slightly moist, but her voice remained Wenwan:
"Keep it safe, Qin Yu. It belongs to you now, and only you can lead it to fulfill its true destiny."
As the sword's clamor subsided, the Sword of Dream Silence returned to Qin Yu's hand. The blade trembled slightly at his fingertips, like a pulse flowing through his veins, synchronized with Qin Yu's heartbeat. With a flash of light, the sword transformed into countless dream-like patterns that converged within the blade, and the magnificent sea of light slowly receded.
Mengxi watched this scene with a hint of relief in her eyes and slowly exhaled. Mengxin quietly reached out and held her sister's hand, her eyes slightly red, still immersed in the emotion of the reunion.
In that tender moment, Uncle Meng, who was standing to the side, slowly raised his head, his gaze deep, and a faint blue light flickered from the ring between his brows.
He spoke in a low voice, carrying a weighty quality that came from the depths of time:
"Young Miss, Second Young Miss, Young Master Qin..."
He paused, glanced around, a hint of caution and unease in his eyes, and continued:
"We must leave this place immediately. I remember that the young lady was forcibly sealed here not naturally, but by a mysterious being... Now that the young lady has been reborn, I fear that being may have sensed the seal breaking."
As soon as the words were spoken, the entire Miracle Space seemed to tremble for a moment.
The starry sea of light rippled slightly, and a faint whisper came from the depths of the void, like an ancient, undying will peering into this place across endless time and space. The air suddenly turned icy cold, and even the flowing starlight seemed to dim slightly.
Upon hearing this, Mengxi gently bit her lip, a barely perceptible hint of nervousness flashing in her eyes. She slowly nodded and whispered:
"Uncle Meng is right... I also sensed an ominous aura."
Qin Yu's gaze darkened slightly. He gently turned the Sword of Dream Silence in his hand, its sharp edge slicing through the air with a faint sword resonance, as if responding to the impending crisis. He raised his head, looking at Uncle Meng, Meng Mengxi, and Mengxin, his tone firm:
"Alright, let's leave immediately. If that creature does come after us—I'll fight it!"
As Qin Yu finished speaking, the Azure Ring between his brows suddenly erupted with light. It was an Annihilation halo that tore through the void, emerging from the depths of his sea of consciousness, slowly rotating and stirring the rhythm of the entire starry sea. Mengxi, Mengxin, and Uncle Meng were all shocked, as if they could see countless stars trembling because of the rotation of this halo.
In the void, ripples of annihilation and rebirth intertwined. Qin Yu raised his hand and uttered a low shout:
"Void Source Truth Command - Realm Breaking of the Void Realm!"
In an instant, the starlight waterfall beneath his feet suddenly froze, as if time had been paused. Then, billions of light fragments transformed into invisible ripples, spreading out from Qin Yu's fingertips, layer upon layer, as if he had rewoven the underlying texture of the universe itself.
A vortex gate slowly tore open, its edges covered with crack-like threads of light, black and white colliding alternately, like the only passage opened at the edge of nothingness and existence.
At the same time, Azure Ring's voice rang out in Qin Yu's mind, light yet solemn:
"Little Qinzi, the passage is complete. Quickly take them away. The aura here has already alerted the observers on the other side of the abyss; we cannot let them remain."
Qin Yu nodded, Sword of Dream Silence in his hand rang out, its light forming layers of protective nets around the vortex. Mengxi looked at the cracked void, her heart trembling as she sensed a strange and oppressive aura approaching. She took a deep breath and gently took Mengxin's hand.
Uncle Meng bowed deeply, his voice urgent and earnest:
"Young Master Qin, I entrust the eldest and second young ladies to you. I will help you tear down this barrier!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the boundary ring between his brows suddenly bloomed, and countless cracks burst open like a falling galaxy, merging with Qin Yu's Void Source Truth Command Power. Instantly, the vortex gate went from blurry to clear, like a galaxy road leading to new life, and burst open with a roar.
Qin Yu took the lead, protecting Mengxi and Mengxin, and said loudly:
"Walk!"
The next moment, the figures of the group swept into the vortex together.
Light and darkness intertwined, and the sounds of swords and the rings of the boundary exploded in their ears. The entire Miracle Space let out a heavy roar the moment they left, as if some suppressed power had finally awakened.
In the very last instant they vanished into the depths of the vortex, a cold, distant, almost ineffable whisper echoed from the end of nothingness:
"Breaking the seal... unforgivable..."
The void suddenly fell silent, as if nothing had ever existed.
At this time, Qin Yu and his group had already returned to Gloomshadow Source Village.
Qin Yu turned his palm, Azure Evolution Core appeared. A thin crack appeared in the pitch-black, seemingly empty core, and a crystal mirror slowly emerged. The mirror was like a divine crystal condensed from the depths of the starry sea, with billions of light fragments flowing inside, annihilation and brilliance intertwined. Layer upon layer, the profound veins of the Limitless Resonance Crystal were revealed, accompanied by countless Annihilation Starlight Crystal piled up like stars, their dazzling light illuminating the surrounding world.
Qin Yu spoke gently, his gaze sincere:
"Miss Mengxi, Miss Mengxin, Senior Uncle Meng —this is a small token of my appreciation. The Source of Epochless · Middle Layer is no longer the place you once knew. The Limitless Evolving True Flow here is vast and turbulent, and these Limitless Resonance Crystal can help you absorb it several times over, restoring your former cultivation and power. These Annihilation Starlight Crystal are also enough for you to settle down in this world and rebuild your foundation."
Mengxi looked up, her bright eyes filled with emotion, but she gently shook her head, her voice as clear as starlight:
"Young Master Qin, you are our savior, having already given my sister and me a new life. How could we possibly trouble you any further?"
Qin Yu smiled gently.
"Miss Mengxi, there's no need to be so polite. This is not charity, but my sincere wish to protect this world together with you..."
Before the words had even finished --
Boom!!! Boom!!! Boom!!! Boom!!!
The entire sky suddenly trembled, and space twisted layer by layer, as if an invisible giant hand was tearing the heavens apart. Billions of light fragments were instantly blown away, and mountains and rivers trembled, as if the very foundation of heaven and earth was being stirred up by some enormous force.
A jet-black crack suddenly appeared, piercing through the heavens, its interior radiating unfathomable chaotic light. Accompanying it were deep rumbling sounds and extremely oppressive fluctuations of soul consciousness, like a roar emanating from the depths of an ancient abyss.
Mengxin and Mengxi were startled, their beautiful eyes freezing instantly, as if they recognized that familiar yet terrifying aura; Uncle Meng's brow ring trembled violently, and a rare look of horror appeared on his aged face.
"Not good..." Uncle Meng murmured softly, his voice trembling, "This aura... it's something that's been tracking us!"
Qin Yu's gaze turned cold and sharp in an instant. The Source-Extinguishing Divine Sword appeared in his hand, Azure Ring within his sea of consciousness suddenly vibrated, transforming into a halo of annihilation. A deafening sound of Annihilation resounded, responding to this sudden crisis.
It was as if countless whispers were ringing out simultaneously in the air:
"We've found you..."