Long Time No See
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar courtyard before him, Yi Xuan was filled with emotion.
This small courtyard, from being completely deserted to becoming a bustling hub, can be said to be the best witness to Yi Xuan's ups and downs.
Now, after experiencing a period of great popularity, it has returned to tranquility.
Just like Yi Xuan, he gives the impression of being no different from an ordinary passerby.
The power of time lies in its ability to erode memories.
Even the places where Yi Xuan once lived have gradually been forgotten over time.
Even within the Azure Cloud Sect at this time, very few people knew the origin of this small courtyard.
Even if you happen to pass by, you'll only have a fleeting doubt about this dilapidated little courtyard that hasn't been demolished yet.
The familiar courtyard, the familiar rooms.
The spotless interior and the dilapidated exterior created a stark contrast.
Who is it?
Judging from the marks around the yard, the cleaning was not a random, intentional act.
Some inconspicuous places even have traces left from long-term cleaning.
"Squeak...!"
Just as Yi Xuan was wondering who this kind person was, an old door opened in the courtyard.
"Huh?"
With a soft exclamation, two familiar voices reached Yi Xuan's ears.
"Senior Sister Mu, I have a feeling someone has been here before?"
"Hmm? That can't be! Could it be the senior brother?"
"Maybe. Besides the three of us, it seems like no one else would come here!"
Hearing their conversation, Yi Xuan slowly walked out.
Two familiar faces appeared right in front of Yi Xuan.
It turned out to be his two junior sisters, Mu Anqing and Ning Yun!
The two women were also surprised and puzzled when they saw Yi Xuan.
"Are you Senior Brother Yi?"
Having not seen each other for four hundred years, the two women were momentarily dazed as they looked at Yi Xuan's familiar yet unfamiliar face.
Their feelings towards Yi Xuan were quite complex.
From their perspective, one's body was possessed by the Sea Clan, and they disappeared into the vast ocean for many years.
Even when their master had given up the search, their senior brother Yi Xuan did not.
In the end, they not only successfully dispelled the invader in her Sea of Consciousness, but also brought her back to the sect intact.
The other was ruined by the Blood Asura Gate and the Blood Venerable behind them, losing his family and even the child in his arms.
It was Yi Xuan decisively destroyed the Blood Asura Gate to avenge her.
Later, after finding and killing the Blood Venerable, she was freed from the deep-seated hatred.
Therefore, the two women's gratitude towards Yi Xuan was naturally overflowing.
As time went by, this gratitude did not fade; on the contrary, it grew stronger.
It has even begun to show a trend of developing into admiration.
However, because Yi Xuan holds a high position, he bears the heavy responsibility of saving the world.
Therefore, opportunities to come into contact with them are becoming increasingly rare.
In the end, the two had no choice but to transfer their feelings for Yi Xuan to the small courtyard where he used to live.
The fact that it has been cleaned without interruption for four hundred years speaks volumes.
Looking at the expressions of the two women, Yi Xuan could not remain calm at all.
He wanted to do something.
The scene of him stepping forward to embrace the two women flashed through his mind, followed by a passionate kiss, and everything was understood without words.
But his physical instincts made him hesitate.
The immense pressure of saving the world constantly weighed on Yi Xuan.
Emotions will only make him vulnerable.
Given Yi Xuan's current position, vulnerability is the most undesirable trait.
Under the expectant gazes of the two women, Yi Xuan simply smiled and said, "Long time no see!"
Although the two women hid it well, Yi Xuan still clearly noticed the dejection on their faces through No. 01.
"Long time no see, Senior Brother Yi!"
"Why are you back? A crisis must be imminent, right?"
The two women were somewhat confused when they saw Yi Xuan suddenly appear.
The news of the impending crisis was not kept secret.
Therefore, logically speaking, Yi Xuan should be extremely busy dealing with the impending crisis at this time.
But he actually appeared in the small courtyard at the foot of the Azure Cloud Sect Mountain.
This situation is indeed strange in a way.
"A crisis has arrived!"
Yi Xuan speaking casually.
The expressions on the two women's faces changed repeatedly.
First came panic, then helplessness, and finally calm.
Because the two of them thought of Yi Xuan standing in front of them.
If you were to ask where the safest place in the world would be before the end of the world, it would definitely be by Yi Xuan's side.
Even if the Dyson Sphere Project and the Stars' Assistance Plan both fail, people will still believe that those who stay close to Yi Xuan have a much higher chance of survival than others.
After all, this person is the founder of technology in this world.
The reason why Yi Xuan did not choose to be the center of attention but instead returned to his small courtyard was quite simple.
Because it's unnecessary!
The preparations have already been completed, and the success of the plan will not be affected by the scale of the event.
Whether surrounded by admirers or alone, things will inevitably crumble according to the established facts.
As a traditional scientific researcher, Yi Xuan prefers being alone to being the center of attention!
Therefore, at this moment, apart from the two women in front of him, no one in the entire world knew that Yi Xuan had returned here.
"Come!"
Yi Xuan looked at the two women and made an inviting gesture.
Let's witness the end of this era together!
As Yi Xuan finished speaking, a huge screen appeared out of thin air in the center of the courtyard.
Meanwhile, screens all over the world were taken over by No. 01.
The screen first shows the massive interstellar fleet in outer space, then it shifts to the distant Stars' Assistance Plan.
Then, the screen gradually zoomed out, and the enormous Dyson Sphere came into view.
And Yi Xuan's voice, as the narration of the images on the screen, was heard by the whole world.
"This is Yi Xuan! I'm broadcasting to the world right now!"
"I have some bad news to share: today is the last day of the Crisis Era! Just now, our detection system detected that the Heavenly Dog's stomach wall is about to reach its limit!"
These words caused an immediate uproar worldwide.
Although people had made ample preparations for the coming of the apocalypse.
But when the end of the world actually comes, it's inevitable to feel somewhat helpless.
Fortunately, the Dyson Sphere and the Stars' Assistance Project shown in the broadcast reassured everyone.
As Yi Xuan spoke, people looked at the two enormous figures on the screen, and a glimmer of hope flashed in their eyes.
Four hundred years!
The burden that has weighed on people for four hundred years is finally about to be lifted.
Even before Yi Xuan launched the two plans, some people couldn't help but burst into tears of joy.
At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on the screen, waiting for Yi Xuan to give the final order to attack.