Chapter 346 Failure (1)
At this moment.
Xiao Hei's eyes were filled with shock and disbelief. She stood there as if she was under a spell.
Life and death, these two completely opposite forces, at this moment achieved an unprecedented harmony in front of the flower buds.
Xiao Hei had only seen this kind of scene when she was with Xiao Bai.
And now, this "counterfeit" can actually cause such a wonderful phenomenon.
A terrible thought suddenly emerged in Xiao Hei's mind:
Could it be that Hualei is really capable of inheriting Xiaobai's legacy? Could it be that she can really control the power of life?
As soon as this thought came to his mind, Xiao Hei hurriedly shook his head, trying to dispel it.
She bit her lower lip tightly, and her fingers unconsciously grasped the corner of her clothes, her knuckles turning white from excessive force.
"impossible......"
Xiao Hei muttered to himself, his voice was almost inaudible, "Absolutely impossible..."
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down:
"This must be an illusion. How could there be a human being so adapted to the power of life and death?"
However, no matter how Xiao Hei comforted himself or how he persuaded himself, the facts before him could not be denied.
At this moment, the flower buds in front of him were indeed experiencing a wonderful resonance with the Twin Flowers of Life and Death.
The two completely different flowers revolved around the bud, and the light they emitted intertwined to form a mysterious and harmonious pattern, as if the oldest secret of the universe was being revealed at this moment.
The black mist and white light intertwined together to form a strange gray area.
Neither life nor death, but a state of existence that transcends both.
The bud stood in the center of this gray area, with a kind of otherworldly tranquility on its face, as if it had already understood the true meaning of life.
Xiao Hei even didn't know if it was her illusion. She felt that not only Xiao Bai's flower of life, but even her own flower of death seemed to be in harmony with the flower bud.
The inky black flower spins around the bud like a loyal follower or a tacit dance partner, cooperating so perfectly, as if they were meant to be together.
If it weren't for the fact that she was the fairy of death itself and was still alive, Xiao Hei had no doubt that Hua Lei was definitely the most suitable person to have the authority of death besides herself.
This level of fit, this level of understanding, is simply incredible.
There was a huge wave in Xiao Hei's heart.
She once thought that Hualei was just an ordinary person who was special and a little bit disliked.
But now, she had to admit that maybe there was something special about Hualei, some qualities that even she couldn't fully understand.
Just as Xiao Hei was lost in complicated thoughts, Hua Lei slowly opened her eyes.
Unlike before, there was more depth and insight in her eyes, as if she had just returned from a soul journey.
A faint smile appeared on the corner of Hualei's mouth, a smile full of relief and understanding.
Seeing this, Xiao Hei immediately took back his flower of death.
The black flower seemed reluctant to leave as it returned to her palm, and its speed was a little slower than usual.
Xiao Hei noticed this detail and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, but he didn't show it.
She looked at the flower bud at this moment, and the shock in her eyes had turned into a complex curiosity and hesitation.
Xiao Hei hesitated for a moment, and finally asked:
"Xiaolei...how do you feel?"
There was a barely perceptible concern in her voice, completely different from the indifference and sarcasm she had before.
The change was so subtle that Xiao Hei himself didn't even notice it.
When Hualei heard Xiaohei's question, the smile on her face became even more obvious.
Her eyes were incredibly bright, as if stars were twinkling in them.
She took a deep breath and replied in a vigorous voice:
“It feels so good!”
Hualei's voice was filled with unprecedented confidence and joy, as if she had just discovered a treasure, or in other words, had just found a long-lost answer.
She raised her hand gently, and the flower of life in her palm immediately emitted a gentle and bright light, stronger and purer than ever before.
That light was no longer pure white.
Instead, it has a subtle gray tone, as if it has accepted part of death and coexists harmoniously with it.
This change is subtle and profound, and only those who truly understand the nature of life and death can perceive it.
Under the cover of this light, the air around becomes fresh and comfortable, like the first ray of sunshine in spring, warm but not dazzling, full of vitality but not aggressive.
With every breath, one feels a pure joy, a praise and gratitude for life itself.
It is a feeling of "it's great to be alive", a cherishment and gratitude for existence itself.
Even Xiao Hei, the goblin who has been living with death for many years.
At this moment, I couldn't help but feel a long-lost warmth, a kind of emotion that touched my soul by the light of life.
It was a feeling as if Xiaobai was always by her side.
Hualei looked at the flower of life in her hand, her eyes flashing with understanding and joy.
She seemed to have finally found a way to communicate with the flower and finally understood the essence of the power of life.
It is not just about giving life to inanimate objects, but about understanding the meaning and value of life itself, understanding how death complements life, and understanding the subtle but inseparable connection between the two.
"I see......"
Hualei said softly, with a kind of joy of understanding in her voice:
“Life and death, death and life, they are two sides of the same coin, interdependent and mutually fulfilling.”
She raised her head and looked at Xiao Hei, with a new kind of gratitude in her eyes:
"Thank you, Xiaohei."
"I think I have a preliminary understanding of what the flower of life is."
Hualei's eyes sparkled with newfound understanding and comprehension. She gently stroked the flower of life in her palm, feeling an unprecedented sense of harmony.
Just now, the Flower of Life seemed like a strange existence in her hands.
But now, it seems as if he has merged with her soul, moving as her heart desires, and they are in sync with each other.
Xiao Hei still couldn't calm down when he saw Hua Lei's appearance at this moment.
Theoretically speaking, no one can comprehend the mystery of the power over life and death in a short period of time. Even for goblins, it takes hundreds of years of accumulation and sedimentation.
And it is incredible that the flower bud has made such progress just by feeling the breath of death.
While Xiao Hei was still immersed in his shock and thinking, Hua Lei had already turned around quickly and walked towards Tao Yao, who had been sitting there motionless not far away, silently observing the scene.
Hualei came to Taoyao, took a deep breath, and said:
"Sister Haitang, I am ready. I can now try to give you life from the dead."
There was an undisguised excitement and anticipation in her voice, like a child who had just learned a new skill and couldn't wait to show it to everyone.
She stretched out her hand, and the flower of life in her palm looked particularly bright and pure in the sunlight.
However, just as Hua Lei finished speaking and Tao Yao had not yet responded, a blue figure quickly flashed and stood in front of Tao Yao.
The water fairy's face was filled with obvious vigilance and worry.
She stretched out her arms, forming a protective gesture, shielding Tao Yao behind her.
"Wait a moment!"
The Water Fairy's voice was full of seriousness and warning. She stared at the Flower of Life in Hualei's hand, her eyes full of distrust and worry.
"You're not reliable, are you?"
Her voice rose a few notches, and her tone carried an unquestionable authority:
"You didn't know how to use the Flower of Life just now, and now it doesn't seem to be of much use, but you want to use it on Haitang? What if something happens?"
The water fairy's attitude is extremely strict, with a deep sense of vigilance and protectiveness.
There was an irrefutable firmness in her voice:
"I cannot allow you to experiment with her safety! At least not until you have full control over the power of life."
Faced with the water fairy's doubts and obstructions, Hualei's enthusiasm was obviously dampened.
Her shoulders slumped slightly, and the light in her eyes dimmed a bit.
She looked down at the flower of life in her hand, bit her lip, and then replied in a slightly hesitant tone:
“Although I still have many shortcomings…”
There was a hint of uncertainty in Hualei's voice, but she soon spoke with great determination: "But I think I can give it a try now. I can feel that the connection between the Flower of Life and me has become stronger. I understand the relationship between life and death, and understand some concepts of the Flower of Life."
She raised her head, with a pleading and insistent look in her eyes:
“Besides, doing is the best way to learn, isn’t it?
If I wait until I have fully mastered the power of life before helping Sister Haitang, it might take a very long time.
By then it might be too late, too late.
So if we try it now, even if it doesn’t work, we can know where the problem is and then slowly improve it, right?”
There was a hint of uncertainty in Hualei's tone.
But I didn't give up.
She took a step forward, trying to get closer to Taoyao.
However, the water fairy still stood in the middle vigilantly, not allowing her to get close.
Just when the two were in a stalemate, Tao Yao, who had been silent all the time, finally responded.
She gently pulled the arm of the water fairy who was blocking her way, motioning her to step back.
"Okay, goblin,"
Tao Yao's voice was gentle, and she spoke slowly and calmly:
"We can't expect her to have perfect control over her life before trying. That's simply unrealistic."
Her eyes swept across the Water Fairy's face, which was slightly tense with concern, and then fell on the slightly nervous expression of Hualei, and then continued:
“Every attempt is an opportunity to learn.
Even if she fails, Xiaolei can better understand the power of the flower of life.
Besides, I believe she won’t hurt me.”
There was an extraordinary calmness and trust in Tao Yao's words, as if she had already seen through everything and accepted all possible outcomes.
She gently pushed the water fairy away and took two steps forward until she came to the flower bud.
"Xiaolei, let's start,"
Hua Lei looked at Tao Yao deeply, then nodded solemnly.
She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and began to concentrate, driving the flower of life.
Her mentality at this moment was completely different from before. She was no longer blindly trying and groping, but had a new understanding and comprehension.
Under her guidance, the flower of life slowly floated in front of Tao Yao.
Then it began to release a gentle breath of life.
Those auras were like a veil, gently wrapping Tao Yao's body, forming a radiant cocoon that completely enveloped her.
Hualei could feel that the power of the Flower of Life was flowing and repairing, but at the same time, she also felt a resistance, a resistance coming from inside Taoyao's body.