Chapter 522 It’s Almost Over
"But when I arrived at the castle tower in a panic, the duel had already ended. I only heard the crisp sound of his broken sword falling to the ground after the divine punishment ended. The sound echoed in the silent castle tower, like the death knell of fate, hitting my heart heavily. That was the bright light he longed to witness, but this light was so cruel and sad." Tears flashed in Kaedehara Manye's eyes. Recalling that moment, the grief in her heart was like a surging tide that was difficult to suppress, as if she had returned to that moment full of despair.
"What kind of expression would be on his face at the last moment? Determination? No regrets? Or a hint of regret? There was no time to guess. I just hurriedly snatched away the dimmed Eye of God in extreme grief and panic, and then fled in embarrassment. I only know that I must not let his ardent wish be built into the cold statue of God. That is the belief he exchanged for his life, and I must protect it." His voice was choked with sobs. The painful memory was like a sharp blade, piercing his heart again and again, making his body tremble slightly.
After saying that, Fengyuan Manye took a deep breath and suppressed the turbulent emotions in his heart.
"Perhaps everything I do now will eventually turn out to be in vain. But the life of a ronin samurai, in addition to the 'meaning' of the journey and the flowers, willows, singing and dancing along the way, also includes the 'Tao' in his heart. Everything I do is just to stick to the belief in my heart and to live up to the courage and sacrifice of my best friend." His eyes revealed a firm belief. Although the road ahead is full of unknowns and confusions, he will still stick to his "Tao" and continue to pursue it unswervingly.
After listening to what Fengyuan Manye said, Paimeng couldn't help but feel sad. "Manye..." Paimeng said softly, her eyes full of sympathy and understanding, floating slowly in the air, as if she was also deeply affected by this sad past, and her mood became particularly heavy. Kong's heart was also full of helplessness, and he couldn't help but shake his head slightly, sighing in his heart, thinking that with Lin Feng's temperament, this Eye of God in his hands might really be a waste of talent.
After listening to Paimon's words, Fengyuan Manye laughed freely. "Haha, I just acted on impulse. Well, it's time to go back." His laughter was like a spring breeze, although it was slightly bitter, it made people feel very comfortable. Although there was still pain in his heart, he chose to face life with an open-minded attitude. He turned and looked into the distance, his eyes full of expectations and courage for the future, as if he saw that on the road ahead, even if it was full of thorns, there was still a ray of hope.
After listening to Fengyuan Manye's words, Kong nodded and said, "Well, let's go back then."
After that, they headed towards the fighting meeting. Along the way, the pursuit didn't take much time, of course, this was mainly due to the help of Fengyuan Manye. With his keen perception of nature and excellent tracking skills, Fengyuan Manye, like an experienced hunter, led everyone to quickly find the traces of the treasure-stealing group. The few people walked along the right path, without taking a detour. Their steps were light and fast, as if a breeze blew across the earth, causing the flowers and plants on the roadside to sway gently, as if these flowers and plants were also cheering for their victory. The sun shone on them, reflecting their resolute and confident figures.
After returning to the martial arts competition, they searched for Beidou for a long time, but still could not find her. Paimon flew around anxiously in the air, looking around, hoping to find Beidou's trace, and kept muttering: "Where is Big Sister Beidou?" In desperation, he had to look at Zhuhan and asked in confusion: "Huh? Beidou is not here? Did she go back to the ship?"
Zhu Han listened to Paimong's words, and a trace of helplessness flashed in her eyes. She sighed softly and said slowly. "As for Big Sister, she was called away by Ningguang. It seems that the scale of this "Southern Cross Martial Arts Tournament" is several times larger than reported. It is too big to ignore. Big Sister cursed "a woman who spoils the fun" and went to Liyue Port very reluctantly." Her voice revealed her understanding and helplessness for Beidou, and also made Kong and others feel the complex and subtle relationship between Ningguang and Beidou.
Fengyuan Manye couldn't help but laugh after hearing Zhu Han's words. "Haha, the conflicts between Big Sister and Ningguang are commonplace. One of them is bold and straightforward, while the other is smart and capable. Sparks will fly from time to time. But that's also what makes them interesting." There was a hint of ease in his voice. In his opinion, although the small frictions between Beidou and Ningguang were frequent, they added a lot of fun to life and were a vivid reflection of their distinct personalities.
The three of them found it quite interesting. They didn't expect that there would be so many interesting little frictions between Beidou and Ningguang. Kong and Paimeng really didn't expect this. After all, the two people's personalities and styles of doing things didn't seem to be easily connected. Paimeng blinked curiously, and couldn't help but chuckle when Beidou and Ningguang met, one blowing his beard and glaring, and the other responding calmly.
Zhu Han also shook her head after listening to Fengyuan Manye's words and continued. "However, the eldest sister's biggest regret was that she didn't get to witness the birth of the champion with her own eyes. She was still thinking about it before she left. She spent a lot of time and effort on this martial arts competition, and was looking forward to seeing the contestants compete on the field and selecting the real strong ones. In the end, she was called away by Ningguang and didn't get to see the final result. She must feel very sorry." There was a hint of regret in her tone, as if she could feel the regret in Beidou's heart.
Seeing this, Fengyuan Manye explained the whole story. "In fact, the one who stole the Eye of God was the hero's original opponent in the finals. That guy carefully observed the hero's strength before the game, and knew that his chances of winning were slim, so he had the evil intention of stealing the prize. He thought that he could get the Eye of God without anyone noticing, and also avoid the embarrassment of losing the game. But he didn't expect that the truth would eventually come out. In this way, the result of this "Southern Cross Fight Tournament" should be set in stone."
After listening to Fengyuan Manye's statement, Zhu Han's heart was like a storm. She widened her eyes and said in disbelief. "So... So that's how it is?! This is beyond my expectation. I always thought that the competition would go smoothly, but I didn't expect there would be so many twists and turns behind it." Her voice trembled, and she was obviously shocked by this shocking truth.