Meng Hongchen followed the two for a short while before arriving at the top floor.
The top floor was no different from the other floors, except for the staircase leading up to it, and the surrounding area was filled with rooms of various sizes.
Just as Meng Hongchen was feeling a bit confused, the two people in front of her walked straight toward the wall.
"Why..."
Meng Hongchen was about to shout to stop them when she saw the two stride into the wall. With a loud crash, the wall immediately parted, revealing that the shaking wall was clearly made of the same material as the Slime in her hand.
The two of them turned around at the same time and waved to Meng Hongchen, signaling her to follow.
Meng Hongchen was filled with surprise, but she couldn't help but follow.
She also wanted to know who this person was and why this organization was in Shrek.
She stepped into the endless darkness, and even though she couldn't see her own hand in front of her face, something was guiding her forward.
After walking in the dark for about two minutes, a blinding white light suddenly appeared in front of me.
Meng Hongchen subconsciously closed her eyes, and after her eyes adjusted to the sudden light, she was surprised to find herself in a strange room.
The place was very empty, without even any lights, and the two women who had been leading the way for her had mysteriously disappeared.
Like a ghost, he never appeared before her eyes.
But everything felt so real. Meng Hongchen looked around, then at the window above her head, where she could barely make out her surroundings.
Suddenly, a melodious tune reached his ears, and for a moment, Meng Hongchen was completely captivated by it.
The notes that rang out touched the girl's heart, making her stop and listen to the beauty within them.
The music was melodious and moving, flowing continuously.
Meng Hongchen listened intently for a long time until the music abruptly stopped, at which point she finally snapped out of her reverie.
Meng Hongchen pondered to himself, this music was beautiful but he had never heard it before, the sound of the zither was like raindrops, and it was not like an ordinary instrument.
She took steps, trying to find the direction from which the music was coming, but she couldn't find it. In addition, the surrounding light was dim, making it very difficult for her to move forward.
Meng Hongchen felt a pang of disappointment, but then the music started playing again.
This time, without any hesitation, she twitched her ears and immediately took a step towards the direction from which the music was coming.
The sound grew closer and closer, and after turning a corner, Meng Hongchen stood frozen in place.
In the distance, there was a high platform, bathed in countless bright rays of sunlight.
Sunlight streamed down through the large window overhead, falling directly onto the high platform.
Under the sunlight, a person dressed in a black robe danced across the piano in front of him with slender, long fingers, and the sounds of each note echoed in the space.
In particular, the man's slightly long black hair swayed naturally with the movement of his body, and an air of nobility emanated from him with every gesture.
The profile of the person playing the zither was exactly the same as the one she had seen at the Dou Ling Festival.
Meng Hongchen took a few more steps forward before she could finally see Huo Yuhao's face clearly, and she was completely certain of what she had in mind.
The music was gentle, but the rhythm suddenly sped up, as if a clear sky had been suddenly swept by a strong wind and dark clouds had gathered.
The musical notes fell like raindrops, a sudden downpour, chaotic yet orderly, echoing throughout the space.
The calm atmosphere here instantly transformed into an incredibly vibrant one, even containing boundless power.
As the piece came to an end, Huo Yuhao's fingertips struck the last keys, the music echoing in the space until the curtain finally fell.
A pair of delicate hands reached out from the side and skillfully straightened Huo Yuhao's sleeves, which were slightly disheveled from playing the zither. The movements were practiced and intimate.
Huo Yuhao turned around and looked up, not glancing at Meng Hongchen, leaving only his tall and imposing figure with his back to the two of them.
Meng Hongchen then noticed that a complete stranger was standing next to Huo Yuhao.
The woman had cascading black hair and eyes that were clear and cold, like a fairy descended to earth. Her beauty was beyond compare, and she was both aloof and sacred.
The sunlight gently fell upon the woman, giving her a soft glow and silently revealing a serene and sacred aura.
She has a beautiful figure and a proud bust, so large that you can't see her toes when you look down.
Her waistline was beautifully curved, appearing almost slender enough to be grasped in one hand. In particular, her long, straight legs, accentuated by the ice-blue high-heeled crystal shoes, displayed a beauty that would make any woman envious.
Even Meng Hongchen, who was also a girl, was stunned for a moment.
This is absolutely gorgeous!
So much so that Meng Hongchen even forgot Huo Yuhao's existence for a moment, until Zhang Lexuan in front of her spoke, and she came back to her senses.
" Meng Hongchen, would you be willing to join my Shadow Garden?"
The answers to the world's questions require our collective exploration. Tell me your answer.
Zhang Lexuan's ethereal and sacred voice echoed quietly in the vast space.
Black Slime immediately appeared on her body, and as her long hair flowed, her unique robe with dark gold patterns covered her slender body.
As Meng Hongchen watched this scene, her pupils flickered with longing.
Even though she didn't understand this mysterious organization yet, her heart kept telling her that she had to join, and this wasn't just because Huo Yuhao was involved.
However, she didn't agree immediately. Instead, she rationally asked her questions, " Shadow Garden? What is that? And who are you?"
"I am 'You,' one of the Seven Shadows of the Shadow Garden. But I also have another name; you can also call me Zhang Lexuan."
Zhang Lexuan thought for a moment, then added, "You can also call me Pavilion Master, after all, you are temporarily a member of Shrek now, and you will be studying here for the next few years."
Meng Hongchen looked at Zhang Lexuan in front of her, then at Huo Yuhao who was still facing away from her not far away, and asked in confusion, "'You'? Pavilion Master? And who is Huo Yuhao?"
After speaking, Meng Hongchen took out the broken ' Hongchen ' again, which carried a faint aura, exactly the same as Huo Yuhao's aura at this moment.
"Lord Shadow, you are the ray of hope we have."
" Meng Hongchen, you have to fight for the answer you want. Tell me, will you join or leave?" Zhang Lexuan said calmly.
Meng Hongchen frowned, a hint of doubt in her eyes. "I don't understand what you all do. Your words are all so vague. Even if I wanted to join, I wouldn't dare to agree immediately."
Meng Hongchen is a straightforward person, so she didn't mince words and immediately stated her current attitude.
Zhang Lexuan's eyes flickered, and her aura slowly rose. Nine Soul Ring— two yellow, two purple, two black, and three red—appeared out of thin air within her body, demonstrating her formidable strength.
Then she sighed softly, and Meng Hongchen felt the pressure, like Mount Tai pressing down on her, fall and then disappear in an instant, causing her heart to tremble.
Zhang Lexuan retracted her Soul Ring, smiled, and extended her hand, asking again, " Meng Hongchen, do you want to join?"
Meng Hongchen looked at Zhang Lexuan with some impatience and said bluntly, "I need an answer. Tell me, and I'll join."
It's no Meng Hongchen was rude; she simply didn't understand what had happened or why Zhang Lexuan wanted her to join.
Furthermore, Zhang Lexuan kept refusing to tell him the reason, saying things he couldn't understand, which is why his tone became somewhat unfriendly.
Zhang Lexuan showed no anger at this, but instead, with an apologetic look in her eyes, she said, "Since that's the case, then I..."
Before Zhang Lexuan could say anything, Huo Yuhao suddenly spoke, his voice slightly hoarse. "Alright, the answer is here..."
Immediately afterwards, Huo Yuhao waved his hand, instantly blocking out the large area of sunlight.
The entire space was shrouded in darkness, and then, to Meng Hongchen's astonishment, a series of dazzling lights converged in the air in front of him, eventually transforming into a huge light screen.
In the scene, a sphere appears, and as the image zooms in, it reveals the Douluo Continent where they are located.
Upon closer inspection, there is a small area on the sphere with a faint white line connecting it to the Douluo Continent.
As the scene shifts, a large part of the truth emerges: the Deity are incredibly powerful, secretly manipulating the continent, especially the Deity with long blue hair, whose strange appearance carries an imperceptible hint of cunning.
To be less precise, it was the lewd and cunning look in his eyes that made Meng Hongchen feel very uncomfortable.
The scene continues, revealing the truth that the continent is now controlled by the Deity.
Meng Hongchen's eyes gradually shifted from initial confusion to shock.
By the time the video ended, she was completely speechless.
Am I Meng Hongchen? Is my own life beyond my control?
Even if the Deity so desire, can I not be myself?
It's terrifying to think about!