In an instant, the darkness of the entire world disappeared, and in its place was a boundless lake as calm as a mirror, reflecting the clear blue sky and white clouds, forming a beautiful and ethereal dream picture.
Ji Linhun's body went limp and he fell powerlessly into Fu Hua's arms.
"Red Iris, where is this?"
"This is my spiritual world. I want you to feel my current state of mind. How is it? Is it better now?"
Fu Hua stroked Ji Lin's face, looking at her weak and tired expression, her heart gradually shrank, and she urgently wanted to help and protect her.
Ji Lin cast his gaze toward the boundless mirror-like surface of the lake, and indeed he felt a sense of peace and indifference, as if he had no need to panic even if Mount Tai pressed down on him.
"You're awesome, Iris."
"This is nothing, just a small gain from years of practice. But what are you facing? Can you get rid of those evil thoughts?"
"I'm sorry, Chiyi, I'm too fragile. Since I woke up, the hatred for Chiyou, the fear of a thousand years of loneliness and darkness, and the longing for you have been corroding my heart, turning me little by little into... not myself. Chiyi, I can't resist, I really can't do it."
"It has been five thousand years since the battle with Chiyou. You have persisted for five thousand years and regained your self. This is a miracle that only you can create. So don't blame yourself, and don't be afraid. I believe you can win against this mere temptation of collapse!"
Fu Hua hugged Ji Lin's delicate body tightly, trying her best to convey her trust and encouragement.
Ji Lin stared at Fu Hua in a daze, tears streaming down his eyes.
"Red Iris, I'm so happy to see you, but I'm really tired. I can't hold on any longer."
"No, you can't give up! Ji Lin, you have to hold on, you can't die like this!"
"That's too much. I've been working so hard for so long, and you don't want me to rest?"
"sorry……"
Fu Hua was an honest person, and could only respond to such complaints with a look of overwhelming guilt.
"I'm sorry, I can't bear to lose my friend again. Can you please stay?"
Fu Hua pleaded guiltily.
If she had never known, she could still bear it. But when she met her old best friend again and knew that he was still there, Fu Hua wanted to keep him no matter what. She could no longer bear to lose more.
Ji Lin stared at Fu Hua for a long time, and a beautiful smile bloomed on his weak little face.
"Chiyi, you are so cunning. How can I refuse you now that you have said so? But you must stay with me from now on. I have been alone for too long and don't want to endure the pain of being alone anymore."
"Okay, I'll accompany you, and you'll accompany me, and we'll go back to Taixu Mountain together!"
Fu Hua hugged Ji Lin, lowered her head, touched her forehead, and made a promise.
As for Otto's mission, let's put it on hold for a while.
……
"Boom!!!"
In the real world, inside Chi You's body, Yulandel and An Qi were forced back by the exploding energy.
Because he didn't want to hurt anyone, he couldn't use his fighting power, so even the Golden Saint Goose could only avoid Ji Lin's sharp edge again and again.
Just as An Qi and Yulandel were about to move forward, Fu Hua came between them and stopped them with her hand.
"Ji Lin, I will accompany you from now on."
【Perhaps we once used swords to communicate our friendship and urge each other to improve? I understand your pain, despair and resentment, so come and vent to me. No matter what, you still have me, and I will accompany you.】
Fu Hua conveyed her feelings to Ji Lin, but as expected, she received no response under the circumstances.
And she didn't need Ji Lin's response. She just took the sword from An Qi's hand, and the blade emitted a colorless and sharp sword light.
"Red Iris!!"
The two figures collided like thunder and fire, their swords intertwined, and the sword energy spread all over the place.
"Clang—"
Chapter 97: One Turn after another
After nearly several hours of entangled fighting, the dark aura and surging energy on Ji Lin finally dissipated. She held the Xuanyuan sword, which gradually turned back to golden yellow, and fell forward into Fu Hua's arms.
Fu Hua's legs went limp, and she slowly fell to the ground, holding the sword with one hand and holding Ji Lin with the other.
"Hu~hu~~"
Her lungs felt like they were burning, she couldn't help but exhale heavy breaths, and beads of sweat dripped down her forehead. Fu Hua felt the most exhausted she hadn't felt in a long, long time, and a feeling of overdrawn powerlessness came from her severely injured body.
However, looking at Ji Lin's beautiful face sleeping on her lap, Fu Hua couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth.
"Look, we did it, Ji Lin."
Fu Hua panted as she spoke, with an incomparable sense of satisfaction and joy filling her heart. It was as if the blank space in her memory and the loneliness of these years were waiting for Ji Lin's return, waiting to be filled by Ji Lin.
"Tick!"
Fu Hua unintentionally shed a tear on Ji Lin's fair face.
Fu Hua was stunned for a moment, then chuckled. She wiped the corners of her eyes and carefully wiped away the tears on Ji Lin's face.
At this moment, Fu Hua was very happy.
……
A little further away, in the large army that had already reunited, Kiana tugged at the corner of Angel's clothes.
"Hey, Angie, why do I feel like they're flirting as the fight progresses? Damn, could the squad leader be subdued by this ancient man?"
"…If you want more training, just tell me and I'll arrange it for you when we get back."
"Wait, I'm not kidding you! I just think the squad leader is so strong! That swordsmanship seems to be a little better than my Kaslana gun fighting skills! The squad leader is usually so low-key, I really can't tell that he is so strong!"
"Humph! Master is a direct disciple of the Taixu Sword Sect. Do you understand the value of Shenzhou Kung Fu? It's just that there is no need to use it normally."
Angie raised her head proudly.
Then, he stared at the two people cuddling in the distance, puffing up his cheeks as if he was jealous.
"What? I've never even enjoyed Master's lap pillow!"
"Hey, is our little Angie jealous?"
"No, Jizi, don't talk nonsense!"
"Okay, okay, then just pretend you're not jealous. Come and give Sister Jizi a hug. Sister will love you!"
So An Qi was pressed into Ji Zikuan's arms, and was soon surrounded by the other three roommates, enjoying the caring treatment that a group pet should have.
The beautiful scene of intimacy and friendship made Walter smile knowingly, but Yulandel slowly frowned.
"How can you be so lazy when you haven't even left the battlefield yet? Especially Senior Himeko and Lady Theresa, you two are experienced seniors, and it's inappropriate to do this!"
Yulande criticized it seriously.
Then Ji Zi, who was holding Angie, and Theresa, who was standing on tiptoe to pinch Angie's face, both stood up straight with embarrassment.
"Hey! It's not my turn as a small A-level player anymore. It's a bit boring! I'll just reflect on it."
"Ahem! The principal is taking care of the students' physical and mental health! You know, today is already chaotic and dangerous enough, shouldn't we consider the psychological problems of the new recruits?"
They both responded at the same time. Himeko stuck out her tongue to act cute, but honestly admitted her mistake. Theresa, however, was stubborn and refused to admit that she was distracted.
Then most people looked sideways at Theresa.
He really is worthy of being the branch chief, his face is thicker than the city wall!
But Youlandel pinched her chin, thought for a moment, and then nodded:
"It is reasonable to take care of the psychology of the newcomers. I don't quite understand the responsibilities of the principal. Maybe I was rash and said something wrong. But I still suggest that you do the relaxing things after everything is over."
"Your suggestion makes sense. I will consider it carefully in the future. Thank you, Yulandel."
"As I should. I just hope I didn't say anything wrong, Lady Theresa."
"No matter where you are, our experiences and identities are quite different, so it's natural that we will consider issues differently. We can just give each other guidance and help each other improve."
The two men shook hands, their eyes were very serious, like a very serious official communication.
Walter shook his head helplessly, and he really understood Yulandel's straightforwardness. Then he looked at Ningdi beside him, and the incarnation of Chiyou squatting at Ningdi's feet.
Ningdi seemed to understand what Walter meant. She took Chiyou's hand, walked to the rock nearby and sat down.
"Chiyou, the sister has stopped. We will take her out of your body later."
"Okay, disgusting, go away, I'm happy!"
"Then, can you please stop moving your outer body? You are too big. If you move around randomly, you will bring disaster to the world."
After struggling for so long, the teams formed by the two major organizations have been separated and reunited several times. Until now, Ningdi finally put forward the most anticipated request.
However, Chi You lowered his head and did not reply for a long time.
"But eating and destroying is our mission..."
Chi You said aggrievedly and reluctantly.
At this moment, Yulandel slowly picked up the lance stuck in the ground, and the other Valkyries also changed their expressions and prepared for battle.
Ningdi tilted her head and said innocently:
"Why?"
"That's it, do it."
"But then, we can't go see the rainbow together, and I can't introduce you to more friends. Because I have to stop you."
"Nindy, don't..."
Chi You grabbed Ningdi's hand and shook his head violently.
Ningdi tapped her snow-white chin, looked at Chi You, and said:
"Will you be hurt if you don't do your mission?"
"It seems, no..."
"Will there be any other consequences, like illness, pain, or anything like that?"
"Well, no..."
"Why can't you stop doing it? Or will you be unhappy if you stop?"
"Yes, unhappy!"
Chi You nodded vigorously.
Ningdi was also a little distressed. She blinked her eyes and asked again:
"Then can I take you to do something else fun?"
"I……"
"We are friends. If there is really no other way, I will have to stop you myself. But if possible, please don't hurt this world. I like Mother Cocolia, Sister Tesla, Sister Einstein, Xing, Losaliya and Lilia, and Joachim... They all like this world, so I like it too. Is that okay, Chiyou?"
Ningdi looked at Chiyou with clear and serious eyes.
The childish voices and innocent words, but everyone listened as if they were facing a great enemy. Because they knew that it was this conversation between these children that would decide whether a huge war that would stir up the sea would be launched.
"But she hates me and they hate me too."
After being quiet for a long time, Chi You spoke to Ningdi in a wronged tone.
The first one she was referring to was Ji Lin who was chopping with sword, and the second one they were referring to everyone present except Ningdi.
Ningdi then raised her head and looked at everyone.
How should I put it? If Chiyou was an evil and ferocious figure, it would be nothing, but his various behaviors with Ningdi show that he seems to be just an ignorant baby.
It is difficult for a truly good person not to feel embarrassed when Chi You said that.
Coincidentally, there are really no bad people among this group of human elites.
So some people lowered their heads silently, some looked away, and some turned their heads away awkwardly.
"Well, let them go first and we can talk later, okay?"
"Uh-huh!"
Chi You responded happily, and pointed in a direction. The layers of rock walls moved, revealing a straight and long passage.
Cocolia stepped forward immediately.
