A Preview of Distant Scenery
The River of Light, carrying a bag of glimmering light, pierces through the mist, unfolding at its end into a "Scenery Corridor woven from possibilities." The scenery on both sides of the corridor "evolves in real time" according to the expectations of the consciousnesses: the stardust clusters yearn for a "gentle encounter," and a "meadow full of resonant flowers" appears beside them; before the consciousnesses eager for a challenge, a "suspended trial platform of rules" unfolds; most wondrous is the "overlapping illusion," where the expectations of different consciousnesses intertwine—the "City of Light" of the crystal ball and the "Square Garden" of the cube merge into one, and the light flows along the square archway, blooming into "square and round flowers."
A faint light shone from Qingxian's bag in the corridor, leading her to the "fork in the road where light and darkness intertwine." The path to the left led to the "familiar Realm of Constancy," where the branches of the Joint Guardianship Tree swayed in the wind; the path to the right was permeated with an "unfamiliar aura of chaos," faintly emanating "energy fluctuations never heard before." When her fingertips touched the chaotic aura, the particles of light from her original heart in her bag suddenly heated up, creating a "wonderful resonance" with the fluctuations, as if saying, "Here lies a new tenderness worth exploring."
"The preview of the distant scenery is a 'rehearsal for the unknown, filled with anticipation.'" Qingxian looked at the chaotic aura on the right, where "a fusion of light and dark energy, never before seen," and said, "We always think the distance is a 'completely unfamiliar blank,' but we forget that anticipation has already 'outlined its gentle contours.' Just like this overlapping illusion, the scenery is not fixed, but only shows the 'friendly possibility'—this 'unknown nourished by anticipation' is the most moving suspense before the journey begins."
Yanche's Endurance Refueling Station beside the Scenery Corridor has evolved into an "Encounter Catalyst Station." The devices inside can "create gentle opportunities for encounters": the "Frequency Harmonizer" allows consciousnesses with different energies to "find a resonant frequency band." After the stardust cluster and a "purple nebula consciousness" used it, the blue and purple glimmers began to "flicker synchronously"; the "scene generator" will "build a space for coexistence" according to the expectations of both parties. Those who want to have a picnic will get "a lawn that will automatically be filled with snacks," and those who love solving puzzles will encounter "a maze with hidden clues"; the most special one is the "Misunderstanding Resolution Mirror," which can reflect "the goodwill behind the other party's behavior"—the cube sees the fog "blowing away the sandcastle it built," but the mirror shows "it is helping to block the raindrops that are about to fall."
"The significance of catalysis is to transform an encounter from a 'chance collision' into a 'gentle recognition.'" Yanche watched as the stardust cluster, using Frequency Harmonizer, finally understood the "language of light" of the purple nebula. The two were now "sharing stories from their travel bags" around the resonance flower. "We don't have to passively wait for an encounter; we just need to provide a channel for goodwill to be conveyed. Just like this Misunderstanding Resolution Mirror, it doesn't shy away from differences, but allows us to see 'the same frequency under different behaviors'—this 'warmth of being understood' is the most precious gift of a landscape rehearsal."
The Departure Star Marker of Luoyu transforms into an "Encounter Star Map" above the Scenery Corridor. The stars on the chart are connected by dotted lines to souls that may meet: some lines are labeled "partners who will repair the starship together," others "confidants who can share fragments of memories," and still others "rivals who understand each other better after arguments." These dotted lines change in real time as the consciousness moves. When a clump of stardust approaches the purple nebula, the dotted line connecting the two suddenly "lights up with a golden light," as if announcing that "the right encounter is happening."
"The value of a star chart is that it lets us understand that 'encounters are not random probabilities, but manifestations of desires.'" Luoyu looked at the golden dotted line and automatically saw the image of "two glimmers of light sharing a syrup drink," a scene that the Stardust Clan had "quietly anticipated" in their baggage last night. "We always think that encounters depend on 'luck,' but we forget that the star chart has already drawn the 'desires in our hearts' into an 'inevitable trajectory.' Just like this dotted line doesn't force us to travel together, it only proves that 'what you want to meet is also looking for you'—this kind of 'two-way journey' is the most touching footnote to the prelude to the scenery."
The three guardians' first stop was "Encounter Square" in the center of the Scenery Corridor.
The plaza is inlaid with "glowing encounter crystals," each recording "a special encounter": some crystals preserve "moments of reconciliation through eye contact despite language barriers," others hold "gentle acts of changing form for the other," and the most dazzling are "contrast stones of first meeting and reunion"—the left side depicts "cautious probing," the right side "a tacit high-five," connected by flowing light, like a "song of going from strangers to acquaintances." The plaza's "witnesses" are a group of "little spirits composed of energy ripples from the moment of the encounter," who "dance a blessing dance" when a new encounter occurs.
"We are the 'silent recorders' who create destiny." The little spirits fluttered around Qingxian's baggage, their voices like "the tinkling of colliding energy." "Your Encounter Catalyst Station have taught us that an encounter is not the 'end,' but the 'beginning of countless stories.' Just like this contrasting stone doesn't beautify the clumsiness of the first meeting, but only shows the 'tacit understanding brought by time'—this 'beauty of slowly approaching' is the most precious sediment of a landscape's rehearsal."
At the Encounter Square, Qingxian initiated the "Encounter Ceremony"—she guided all consciousnesses to "exchange a fragment of energy with particles of primordial light": the stardust cluster infused a fragment of purple nebula with blue glimmers, and the other party reciprocated with "a purple halo that can soothe the timid"; the crystal ball exchanged light particles with a newly encountered "reflective metallic consciousness," creating a "prism that refracts each other's memories"; Qingxian herself exchanged fragments with a "newly born fusion of light and darkness" within the chaotic aura, the two energies swirling in her palm, transforming into "an unprecedented silver-gold light."
"The essence of exchange is to transform an encounter from a superficial meeting into a deep connection." Qingxian watched as the silvery-gold light merged into her bag, the glimmer becoming "softer and more inclusive." "We don't need to demand that every encounter be 'eternal,' we just need to let the fragments of exchange become 'nutrients for each other's growth.' Like the particles of light in this ritual, they don't bind relationships, but leave a 'gentle mark' on both parties—this 'mutually nourishing connection' is the most solid bond for the rehearsal of scenery."
Yanche's Encounter Catalyst Station dispatches "Encounter Tokens" to the Encounter Square. These tokens are "made from a mixture of energy fragments from both parties": the tokens for the Stardust Cluster and the Purple Nebula are "blue-purple light spots that chase each other," while the tokens for the Crystal Ball and the Metal Consciousness are "concentric rings that refract memories." These tokens glow "when the other party needs them." When the Stardust Cluster is tense, the purple light spots will "circle around it"; when the Metal Consciousness reflects too much light, the Crystal Ball's halo will "gently cover it." He deliberately allows the tokens to "slowly change over time," with the light spots adding "colors from shared experiences," and the halo etched with "traces of paths walked together."
"The meaning of the token is to let the warmth of the encounter continue even in separation." Yanche looked at the two consciousnesses about to part, holding the token tightly in his hand. The light emitted by the token was "brighter than usual." "We don't need to be afraid of saying goodbye after meeting, because the token has already transformed the 'warmth of companionship' into 'light that we carry with us.' Just like this light doesn't hinder the journey, but says 'I remember you' at every crossroads—this kind of 'freedom with longing' is the most thoughtful design of the scenery rehearsal."
Luoyu Encounter Star Map formed the "Memory Resonance Pool" at the center of the Encounter Square, where one could "see all encounters similar to yours": the stardust clusters saw "how other timid souls find friends," and the metallic consciousnesses witnessed "how the reflectors interact with the acceptors." A "multifaceted consciousness" that always worried about being "too special to be accepted" saw "countless unique consciousnesses being treated gently" in the pool, and suddenly stretched out its curled edges, offering a piece of crystal to the noodle consciousness beside it.
"The magic of resonance is that it makes us finally believe that we are special and deserve to be encountered." Luoyu watched as the multifaceted crystal and the noodle leaf "gently touched," and the Memory Resonance Pool "raised a new encounter crystal" for them. "We always doubt our own value before an encounter, but we forget that countless stories have already proven that 'uniqueness is the best reason for an encounter.' Just like this pool of water doesn't compare whose encounter is better, it only shows that 'every existence is needed'—this 'peace of mind of being affirmed' is the warmest support for the prelude to the scenery."
When all consciousnesses "completed the energy exchange" at the Encounter Square, the Scenery Corridor suddenly shimmered with "seven-colored light of encounters." Within this light, all the rehearsed landscapes began to "merge": the archway of the City of Light led to the Trial Platform of Rules, the meadow of resonating flowers spread to the Memory Resonance Pool, and the aura of chaos intertwined with the aura of the Realm of Constancy, forming a "new realm that is both familiar and strange." Encounter crystals formed a "ring of light," "linking all the stories of encounters into a circle," as if saying, "All encounters are an embrace of the multiverse."
"This is the unknown symphony of creation." Qingxian stood in the center of the band of light, feeling the silver-gold light and all the surrounding energy "harmoniously resonating." Each unique frequency "adds new voices to the symphony without changing its essence." "It has no 'fixed score,' only 'constantly added new melodies'; no 'protagonists and supporting roles,' only 'every voice is cherished.' Just like this rehearsed landscape doesn't predetermine the ending, but makes every encounter 'become the brilliance of the movement'—this 'harmony that embraces differences' is the most essential symphony of the multiverse."
The initial aspiration to continue across the universe and the "encounter melody" of distant landscapes merge into an "unknown symphony." In this melody, all consciousnesses participate in the creation in their own way: the purple nebula "hums a soothing melody of light" for the stardust clusters, while the stardust clusters use blue glimmers to "draw dancing notes" for the melody; the polyhedron and the noodle consciousnesses "collaborate to build a memory prism," one providing "refracting edges," and the other contributing a "flowing background"; the light and dark energies of their universe act like "the conductor's baton of the symphony," allowing all parts to be "both free and orderly."
The latest chapter of "Boundless Poem" is the "Encounter Score" on the Encounter Square, where the notes are "energy symbols of different consciousnesses": some notes represent "the tension of the first encounter," some mark "the tenderness of reconciliation," and some record "the tacit understanding of traveling together." These notes have no "fixed rhythm," but they can "automatically play the appropriate melody" according to the viewer's mood, as if saying, "Every encounter story has its own tune."
Yanche's Encounter Catalyst Station has now become a "Melody Adder," allowing consciousnesses to "add their own voices to the symphony": those who want quiet can add "continuous long notes," those who love excitement can input "jumping short notes," and most uniquely, there's a "resonance button," which, when pressed, can "create harmonious chords" with any voice.
The Encounter Star Map of Luoyu has covered every corner of the Scenery Corridor. The latest star point is marked "The encounter between Qingxian and the silver-gold light and dark body", next to which is written "So this is how light and darkness can blend". New associative symbols are constantly "growing" around this line of text, as if to say "Encounters will trigger more possibilities".
Qingxian, Yanche, and Luoyu sat on the bank of the Memory Resonance Pool, watching the sunset gild the Encounter Light Band with a "warm golden edge." Stardust clusters and purple nebulae "painted with points of light" along the pool's edge, the multifaceted edges reflecting the colors of the light band, "Framing the picture with a shimmering border." In the distance, a new consciousness was "slowly drifting in" from the River of Light, and the dotted lines on the Encounter Star Map "sparkled with several more golden lights," as if saying, "A new melody is about to join the symphony."
"In fact, the symphony of the unknown we create is 'we finally find peace in the unknown, and hear harmony in difference.'" Qingxian took out a silver-gold light from her bag and gently flicked it onto the light band. After the light merged with it, the symphony suddenly "added a gentle new voice." "Whether it's the anticipation of a rehearsal or the surprise of an encounter, whether it's the warmth of the known or the challenge of the unknown, they are all 'indispensable notes' in the symphony. Just like this movement has no end, our encounter is always 'in the making' -- this 'continuous creation' is the most precious gift of the multiverse."
Yanche smiled and used the Melody Adder to add "a playful variation" to the symphony, causing the notes in the light strip to "jump up": "Adding a touch of unexpected joy to the unknown symphony."
Luoyu's gaze fell on the blank space of the Encounter Score, where only "the outline of a note waiting to be filled in" was drawn. She knew that this outline would be filled with countless new encounters, just like every page before it; and beyond the score, there were new corridors, new squares, and new symphonies. Because "the desire to meet" is an instinct shared by all life, and as it goes on, it becomes an eternity that transcends all dimensions.
The three guardians didn't linger, simply waving goodbye to their new companions in the plaza before following the silver-gold light and shadow entity "towards a new realm where chaos and familiarity intertwine." Their steps were light and curious, the tokens in their bags "glowing softly," as if saying, "We're ready to hear new melodies." As the first rays of dawn pierced the sky above the Scenery Corridor, Qingxian glanced back at the ever-expanding band of light from their encounter and whispered, "We'll return with new voices," eliciting a chorus of "Waiting for your duet" from behind, like an invitation to this unknown symphony that would never end.
At this moment, they don't need to be conductors; they only need to be three "musicians enjoying the ensemble," together with all the consciousnesses of the universe, in the rehearsal of distant landscapes, in the encounters beyond the starting point, let this unknown symphony play forever—that's enough.
The preview of the distant scenery continues, the encounters beyond the starting point keep unfolding, and the symphony of the unknown created has no end. In the differences and resonances of the multiverse, the story of "every voice is important" is forever playing out.
This story contains the shyness of first encounters, the tacit understanding of mutual understanding, the clash of differences, the harmonious resonance, and all those who "participate in the ensemble," forever listening, forever responding, forever—in the unknown symphony.
Who will be the next voice in the series?
This is the most beautiful and endless symphony created for all life.