Chapter 160 The past is gone, the divine artifact chooses its master.
Why...did she never love me?
Huali stopped and looked at the figure standing quietly a few steps away on the steps.
Feng Yi was no longer the ruthless, ruthless man he had been during the wedding ceremony. A thousand years in the secret realm had transformed him back into the handsome young man he had first met under an umbrella at the Bridge of Unity.
The wind brushed against his snow-white hair, not with a flowing silver light, nor with the clear glow of moonlight, but with a gray-white color that had been washed away by endless time and burned away.
Feng Yi raised her eyes, gazing at them across a thousand years of time.
In a flash, the answer appeared on the paper.
What fragments of the secret realm, what four-act manuscripts—these are nothing but gimmicks used by the Lord of the Floating Life Realm to unlock a thousand years of memories.
What has already happened cannot be changed by anyone.
If a cultivator learns in advance of the twins' identities, their movements will be restricted.
If anyone attempts to change the outcome, they will be unable to find relief due to suppression.
Feng Yi's voice was like withered wood rubbed by sandpaper, "This play... has been performed too many times." He slightly curled the corners of his lips, "Every time I break, there are those like you who break the mirror and come before me."
"And your answer?"
Huali pursed her lips: "......"
Seeing that no one answered, Feng Yi seemed to be used to it.
After a moment of silence, he slowly waved his hand, about to seal the memories of these people and drive them out of this space, just as he had done tens of thousands of times before. But Huali, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.
"Because you were never the one in her heart."
The girl's voice was clear and calm, each word like an icicle falling to the ground.
Feng Yi's raised finger suddenly froze in mid-air, and Shen Yu stepped forward to protect Hua Li behind him.
Feng Yi acted as if she hadn't seen it, but spoke almost stubbornly, "You saw it..."
"It was me who met her in the rain, it was me who told her story under the lanterns, it was me who pledged our love on Jade Mountain, it was me who accompanied Ah Yu and the dawn, but Ah Yi... she only met me twice..."
For thousands of years, all those who have experienced these four illusions have been moved by his daily interactions with Tingyu.
Every little thing, every single incident, is evidence of their genuine feelings.
But the girl in front of him kept her eyes clear, even with a hint of confusion. "But that's because all of these scenes are unfolding from your perspective."
Feng Yi suddenly looked up!
"What you consider a wonderful encounter may not represent listening to the rain."
"You think Tingyu and Fengyi only met twice, but have you ever considered that the complicated and intricate bond between them might not be something that can be represented by the length of time?"
Hua Li took a deep breath, and seeing that Feng Yi wanted to refute, she raised her palm to interrupt him, "Let me finish. Not only you, but also Feng Yi."
"From his perspective, those selfless acts of enduring all bitterness may not be what Tingyu wants. And the facts have proven that this is indeed the case."
"You asked her why she doesn't love you?"
"Okay, now I'll ask you, why does she love you?"
"Did anyone ask Tingyu's opinion on all of this?"
"Everyone's eyes are focused on you brothers, the older brother's forbearance, the younger brother's protection, your silence and choices. But only... Tingyu is the most innocent person in this tragedy."
"What normal person would imagine that their savior has a brother who looks exactly like them? And that you've been deliberately hiding it from them?"
Feng Yi's voice was hoarse, "Who can truly understand the word 'love'..."
"That's clear!"
"That's clear!"
Two voices rang out simultaneously.
Shen Yu crossed his arms, his brows furrowed slightly. "One likes someone but doesn't dare to admit it, and the other doesn't dare to reveal their identity. This hesitation and cowardice are the root cause of all this!"
So what if it was wrong from the start? There were countless opportunities to correct it along the way, but they insisted on drawing a line in the sand in the name of "protecting," "cherishing," and "fulfilling."
Shen Yu's voice was like a silver spear piercing shattered ice, clear yet sharp, "If everyone were like you, then the so-called 'cherishing' would only become a shackle, and we'd rather not have it!"
Ao Bai couldn't help but peek out from his Qiankun bag, "Young Master, you have a sharp tongue!"
Hua Li looked at Feng Yi's trembling fingertips and sighed, "Perhaps you all think your love is unwavering and sincere, but I only feel sorry for Ting Yu. She loved with all her heart, but from beginning to end... it was all a misunderstanding in the name of love..."
The truth was revealed so suddenly that all the emotions she had invested and all her hopes for the future seemed foolish and ridiculous in the face of the truth.
She felt "blind and heartless," and had become a complete joke.
If everything she loves, believes in, and entrusts to is false... then her past obsessions, her current identity, and her future path all lose their meaning and foundation at this moment.
Her entire "world" was proven to be fake.
How can you expect her to accept this?
A tear fell from Feng Yi's eye without warning.
For thousands of years, those who entered the country have had various opinions. Some believe that Ayu did not understand his own heart, some criticize him for being too stubborn, and others ridicule Ayi for being weak and uncompetitive.
But none of these were the answers he wanted...
His greatest regret, which he could never speak aloud, was that when Ah Yu proposed that year amidst the falling cherry blossoms, he couldn't immediately reveal the truth after Ah Yu told him about the past at Wangcai Mountain...
...Even if Ah Yu felt disappointed, distant, or even turned away at that moment, at least he truly had the right to pursue.
Why doesn't Ayu love him?
Because love obtained through concealment is ultimately like a tower built on sand, which will crumble at the slightest touch.
Unfortunately, he understood this truth too late.
Rong Xing, who hadn't spoken until now, rubbed his nose. "Um... I just did a divination, and I'm looking at Ting Yu and Feng Yi's destiny stars..." He glanced tentatively at Feng Yi.
Feng Yi met his gaze. "Astrology Platform?" A look of understanding flashed in his eyes. "...I see."
"The Destiny Star is still here." The last tear fell as he nodded. "Back when Ayu and Ayi's souls were scattered... I burned most of my life essence and divine soul power... forcibly sending them into the River of Reincarnation." This full head of white hair and the ever-disappearing figure were the price he paid.
"Now the two of them... have been reborn."
In a flash, Huali and Shen Yu exchanged a quick glance and simultaneously thought of two people.
Just as she was eager to confirm, the Lord of the Floating Life Realm, who had broken free from his thousand-year imprisonment, suddenly raised his hand as if relieved.
"The past is gone. Take what you need and leave."
The secret realm collapsed like a jade mountain, and changes were visible to the naked eye.
The first thing to be affected was the countless scrolls and manuscripts that flowed out of the stone gate like a continuous stream. And the tens of thousands of precious swords that had been glimpsed in the ancient armory also appeared one by one in the air.
Feng Yi spoke up: "Although I did not create these, the master of the Preface Dream promised that if one day someone could decipher this Floating Life Realm, they could choose their own master."
Huali's eyes lit up immediately!
Everything on hold, making money comes first!!!
Without hesitation, she pulled out Ao Bai, who was taking up too much space in the Qiankun Bag, and left the bag wide open, her face full of anticipation.
Ao Bai also raised his head, revealing the small cloth pocket under his chin, intending to carry as many as possible.
Just as the man and the cat were watching them intently, the vortex formed by the scriptures surged rapidly downwards, flying straight towards them.
Karin grinned—
She watched helplessly as the secret scrolls and notes poured into Rongxing's Qiankun bag beside her.
A stroke of good fortune descended upon Rongxing: "Hahahaha!!!"
Huali: "......" Fine, anyway, her head hurts from reading, having weapons is perfect for practicing a few moves, how cool is that.
The man and the cat continued to stare longingly at the Celestial Sword in mid-air.
Tens of thousands of swords visibly swirled around, eventually merging into a single beam of light that shot down.
Karin jumped up high, "This time it's my turn..."
—It rushed directly into the Qiankun bag at Shen Yu's waist.
Huali: "???"
Huali: "......"
Huali: "!!!"
"Fine, fine, so you're going to play it this way!" She suddenly turned her head and stared straight at Feng Yi. "You definitely have more!"
Feng Yi looked into the girl's eyes, which were glowing green, and subconsciously took a step back. "...No."
Karin: "No! You definitely have it, think about it!!"
Seeing that Feng Yi didn't move, Hua Li was about to manually help him speed up his memory when a gust of wind rose behind her.
She seemed to sense something and turned around—
In the center of the Floating Realm, the enormous cherry tree that blotted out the sky peeled away piece by piece. Under her astonished gaze, it rapidly coalesced and reformed, eventually transforming into a dark, ancient golden disc.
"The Reincarnation Sundial?" Ao Bai's eyes widened. "The divine artifact is actually here?"
As soon as the kitten finished speaking, the magical artifact, shimmering with a warm glow, paused slightly in mid-air before flying straight toward Huali!
A cool and vast torrent of energy, like a galaxy flowing backwards, gently yet firmly surged into her brow.
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