Jun Chenlan's eyes widened; the answer was obvious.
"Your successor—"
At that moment, a ray of moonlight shone down into the daylight, and the long, silver-gray hair was lifted by the breeze. The person opened their eyes, and their eyes, which should have been light green, were now replaced by a sorrowful golden color.
His face was covered with sadness and tenderness, and carried a hint of indescribable emotion, as if he had already accepted the outcome.
Jun Chenlan's throat tightened: "Yue..."
Shen Wuyue smiled at Jun Chenlan, as gentle and calm as ever, as if she had expressed everything without saying a word.
"This is the best ending, Xing. Everyone's dream has come true."
Jun Chenlan's eyes reddened further, becoming moist: "Even you're leaving? Leaving me all alone... here?"
Kannazuki smiled helplessly: "Yes... I must go too. You have given your all, and I... should also fulfill my duty as the Moon Goddess to protect more people... to protect the heavens."
Jun Chenlan's heart felt as if it had been twisted shut.
"Moon, I have nothing left."
It is said that the one who remains last bears all the suffering.
Now, Jun Chenlan truly understands this.
Is becoming the Heavenly Dao a good thing?
Supreme power, ruler of all heavens...
Indeed, that's a good thing.
However, there are always gains and losses.
While gaining power, one must also endure endless loneliness for billions of years!
He lives, observing the heavens... He cannot speak, nor participate.
He is the maintainer of the world, and also eternally lonely.
Jun Chenlan shook his head, crying, "The price you paid... was too high."
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