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Chapter 207 All Clow Cards Gathered! Moon Appears! (Bonus Chapter of 1 Words)

"It's just a pity..." Tomoyo's tone carried a hint of regret, "Because of the tight schedule, I couldn't make the actual product. I can only trouble Ye Hui to recreate this look using that outfit, based on this drawing."

"Actually, I really wanted to sew this outfit myself, and of course, I wanted to see Ye Huijun wearing it in person even more."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +11】

Looking into Tomoyo's expectant purple eyes, which were clear and sincere, Ye Hui couldn't help but smile and readily nodded: "Of course, no problem. I will definitely cooperate fully with Tomoyo-chan's design."

He took the blueprint and quickly scanned the lines on it.

The white robe has a simple and elegant design, with a gold sash at the waist and epaulettes on the shoulders.

With a thought, Ye Hui's body emitted a faint glow, and the next second, the dress from the drawing was perfectly displayed on his body.

The white robe was crisp and stylish, with gold thread patterns that shimmered softly in the moonlight. The sash accentuated his sharp waistline, and the epaulettes, though substantial, were not clumsy, making his figure appear even more upright.

"How is it? Are you satisfied?" Ye Hui turned around, nodded slightly to Zhi Shi, and had a gentle smile on his lips.

"Absolutely perfect!" Tomoyo's eyes lit up instantly. She exclaimed as she raised her camera, the lens locked tightly on Ye Hui.

The shutter clicked incessantly.

"Ye Huijun looks so handsome in this outfit! Every detail is exactly the same as my design, and it even suits him better than I imagined!"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +10】

Just then, Sakura, who had changed her clothes, came out from the rest area next door.

She wore a light pink dress adorned with tiny pearls, and a small bow in her hair, making her look exceptionally gentle and graceful.

When she saw Ye Hui dressed in a gorgeous gown, she paused noticeably, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "Ye Hui-jun? Why did you change your clothes too? This outfit is so unique."

"It was Tomoyo-chan who designed it especially for me," Ye Hui replied with a smile.

Sakura turned her head and looked at Tomoyo, who was focused on taking pictures with a satisfied expression. She then looked back at Ye Hui, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Ye Huijun looks stunning in this white dress...

It looks quite good; it has an indescribable sense of composure and handsomeness.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +11]

Cerberus squatted to the side, looked at Ye Hui and Xiao Ying's new clothes, then looked down at his own golden fur, and snorted in dissatisfaction.

"Why am I the only one who doesn't have new clothes to wear! You all have nice clothes, but I'm still the same as before!"

"Sorry, Keko-chan~"

Tomoyo put down the camera and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Because you're too big right now, and your hair is quite unique, I couldn't think of a suitable design for you, so..."

"Hmph! Fine!" Cerberus flicked its tail arrogantly, tilting its little head back. "I'm naturally beautiful! Even without clothes, I'm the most majestic and the most handsome! I don't need your pity!"

"Alright, both of our main characters are ready, so our commemorative photoshoot can officially begin!" Tomoyo stopped worrying about Cerberus's clothes and her creative enthusiasm was reignited.

Holding the camera, she began directing Ye Hui and Xiao Ying to adjust their positions, saying, "The backdrop of Tokyo Tower and the full moon is just too perfect; we must capture the most unique shot!"

She had Ye Hui stand a little ahead, with Xiao Ying standing beside him.

Behind them was the Tokyo Tower, brightly lit, and above them was a bright full moon.

The night was peaceful and beautiful.

"The sight of the two Clow Card owners standing together is just so special~~ Woohoo!" Tomoyo exclaimed with satisfaction as she adjusted the camera angle. "Ye Hui-kun, turn your body slightly to the side and face the camera more naturally. Sakura, could you move a little closer to Ye Hui-kun and make your smile a little gentler~"

Sakura's cheeks grew increasingly red as Tomoyo kept directing her.

Especially under Ye Hui's gentle gaze.

She felt completely lost, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet, and could only plead softly, "Tomoyo, please stop taking pictures... I'm so sorry..."

"Take one last picture! Just the last one!" Tomoyo persisted, her eyes resolute. "This one has to be a good one, so it will be a memorable one to look back on in the future!"

What a prolific photographer!
Ye Hui didn't seem to care about this.

Tomoyo then made Ye Hui and Xiao Ying stand back to back.

The two men's shoulders touched lightly, and then the camera zoomed in, focusing on their profiles and the Tokyo Tower and the full moon behind them.

"Ye Huijun, just smile at the camera and be natural. Xiaoying, you too, don't be too nervous."

Ye Hui naturally gave the camera a gentle smile, his eyes reflecting the lamplight and moonlight, making him look exceptionally kind.

Sakura lowered her head shyly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, revealing a shy and gentle smile.

"Click!" Tomoyo pressed the shutter, capturing this beautiful moment.

The lights of Tokyo Tower, the bright full moon, and the two people back to back created an extremely heartwarming scene.

After taking countless photos.

Tomoyo finally put down the camera with satisfaction and began to look through the photos she had just taken, a smile on her face.

Sakura finally breathed a sigh of relief, raised her hand to wipe the thin layer of sweat from her cheeks, feeling as if her cheeks were burning up.

"Oh, right, Sakura, you just captured the Earth Card, but you haven't written your name on it yet, have you?" Tomoyo suddenly remembered something and looked up at Sakura.

"Ah! Right! I completely forgot!" Sakura suddenly remembered this important matter after being reminded by her, and hurriedly took out the Earth Card she had just captured from her pocket. "I almost forgot about something so important, thank goodness you reminded me."

"Great! Please let me capture this historic moment!" Tomoyo's eyes lit up again as she raised the camera once more, focusing the lens intently on the Clow Card in Sakura's hand. Her voice was full of anticipation. "This is the witness to Sakura officially becoming the master of the Clow Cards after capturing them all. It's also the last Clow Card, so we must record it carefully!"

Sakura nodded and took out a special pen from her pocket.

She held the pen, preparing to write her name on the smooth surface of the Clow Card.

"Wait a minute! Sakura!" A voice suddenly came from the side, interrupting her.

Cerberus suddenly spoke, flying abruptly to Sakura's side. His usual playful smile vanished, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness, even his voice carrying a hint of solemnity: "Sakura, you need to think this through. Once you write your name on this last Clow Card, it means that all the scattered Clow Cards have been completely sealed and returned to their places, with none left behind."

"And then?" Sakura's hand holding the pen froze in mid-air, looking at it with some confusion.

"Then, the final judgment will begin immediately!" Cerberus's voice lowered slightly, tinged with tension. "The Judge of the Moon will awaken from its slumber to conduct the final judgment on you."

Ye Hui added from the side, "Yes, the final judge, Yue, will descend upon this place. He will determine who is the true master of the Clow Cards. If he fails, the previous agreement will take effect."

"The final judgment..." Sakura's fingers tightened unconsciously as she gripped the pen.

She looked down at the tiles in her hand, a hint of hesitation and unease flashing in her dark green eyes.

Yes, is she really ready?
She remembered what Cerberus had said about the cost of a failed trial.

It's about making everyone forget their feelings for the person they love most!
The thought of losing the preciousness she held for those around her made her heart clench.

“Sakura.” Ye Hui noticed the changing expression on her face and saw her wavering, so he stepped to her side. “If you’re not ready yet, you don’t have to force yourself. The trial doesn’t have to take place now.”

"Huh?" Sakura looked up. "But... if I don't write my name on it, the power of the Earth Card is unstable. What if it suddenly comes out on its own again and causes chaos like before, bringing trouble to everyone?"

"You don't need to worry about that." Ye Hui smiled and took out a yellow talisman and a cinnabar pen from his storage ring. The talisman was covered with fine lines and emitted a faint spiritual energy fluctuation. "I can use a talisman to temporarily seal its power and suppress the fluctuations inside."

"In this way, it will no longer run wild, and the final judgment will not be triggered immediately."

"We can wait until you are fully prepared and have a firm enough mindset before facing it calmly."

"What?! Is this even possible?" Kerberos's eyes widened in shock.

[You have attempted to defy fate by forcibly interfering with the tribulation of a disciple with a Heavenly Spiritual Root using unorthodox methods! This act will surely incur the wrath of Heaven, and you will suffer the torment of being struck by ten thousand lightning bolts!]

Cut~
He calls this making reasonable use of the rules.

To give Sakura more time to prepare.

How can it be called interfering with a heavenly tribulation?

Besides, even if Heaven were truly enraged and wanted to strike him down, it would first have to be able to break through his defenses.

It's not like I haven't been struck by lightning before.

He ignored the system's warnings and simply wanted to give Sakura a chance to choose.

Let her decide for herself whether to face the challenge now or have more time to prepare herself.

“Ye Hui-jun…” Xiao Ying looked at the talisman and cinnabar pen in Ye Hui’s hand, feeling the sincerity and care in his words. The corners of her mouth unconsciously curved up, and the unease in her eyes gradually dissipated.

She knew that Ye Huijun did all this for her sake, to spare her unnecessary pressure.

"Arigato, Ye Huijun!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +12]

"But I've made up my mind!"

Sakura took a deep breath, raised her head, and gazed firmly at the huge full moon behind Tokyo Tower. The moonlight shone on her face, making her eyes shine brightly.

"I don't want to run away!"

"From the moment I received my first Clow Card, I have been moving forward with everyone's help."

"When I encounter difficulties, I have Ye Huijun to guide me, Zhi Shi to accompany me, and Xiao Ke to teach me magic."

"Now that all the Clow Cards have been collected, only this final step remains. I cannot back down now!"

"If I back down now, won't all my previous efforts and perseverance be wasted? I might have escaped this time, but when will the next opportunity come? Will there even be a next time?"

"Ye Huijun, didn't you tell me? 'Strike while the iron is hot! A second attempt will weaken the momentum, and a third will exhaust it!'"

Sakura paused, turned her head, and glanced at Tomoyo, Ye Hui, and Cerberus beside her, her eyes filled with determination.

"And...with you all by my side, I'm not afraid of anything!"

"I'm fine! Absolutely fine!"

The girl's voice was clear and loud, carrying an indomitable courage, echoing for a long time in the silent night sky and dispelling the chill of the night.

[Under your encouragement, Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, has become even more resolute in her Daoist resolve! She has decided to no longer run away and face the Heavenly Tribulation head-on!]

Looking at her adorable appearance, Ye Hui couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.

This is the Sakura he knows.

Courageous, kind, always full of positive energy, and never easily bowing to difficulties!

He smiled slightly and said supportively, "Since you've made your decision, we'll face it with you. No matter the outcome, we'll be by your side."

"Yes!" Sakura nodded vigorously, her hand holding the pen no longer trembling, and a hint of excitement appeared in her eyes.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +13]

“Oh, right, I suddenly thought of something.” Tomoyo tilted her head, a hint of doubt in her purple eyes, and said softly, “Sakura has captured quite a few Clow Cards, and you, Ye Hui-kun, have also captured some. In this situation, who is the true owner of the Clow Cards? And who will the Judge Yue judge?”

Hear the words.

Sakura and Cerberus were both stunned.

They had only been thinking about completing the final seal, and had never considered this matter.

Only after Tomoyo reminded them did they suddenly realize what was happening.

That is indeed a crucial question!
Ownership of the Clow Cards is divided between her and Ye Hui. Who will the Judge Yue ultimately recognize as the new owner?
Or will he list both of them as subjects of trial?

"Well..." Cerberus was taken aback by the question. He raised his paw, scratched his head, and said uncertainly, "According to the rules left by Clow Reed, theoretically only the person who possesses the Sealing Wand is qualified to become the new master, so... it should be Sakura, right?"

It didn't sound very confident when it said that.

After all, Clow Reed had never told it.

If two people collect the Clow Cards at the same time, how should ownership be determined?

"No matter what, we'll find out soon enough!" Sakura took a deep breath, stopped hesitating, and made a decision.

Holding the pen, she carefully and solemnly wrote her name—Sakura—on the smooth surface of the last Clow Card!

As the pen fell to the ground, an indescribable sense of heaviness suddenly enveloped the entire area around Tokyo Tower. The air seemed to freeze, even the wind stopped, leaving only a strange oppression.

"Is it about to begin?" Sakura gripped the sealing wand tightly, a little nervous.

Ye Hui gave her a reassuring look, then subtly took half a step forward, shielding Zhi Shi behind him. A faint fluctuation of spiritual energy emanated from his body, as he remained vigilant against any potential changes.

However, the earth-shattering event that was expected did not occur.

The surroundings remained silent. The full moon hung quietly atop the Tokyo Tower, its cool light casting a silvery glow on the ground.

"Why... is there no response?" Sakura waited for a while, but seeing no movement, she couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Tomoyo looked around, somewhat confused, her purple eyes puzzled: "Was it just our imagination? That feeling of heaviness just now felt so real."

"No, it's not an illusion." Ye Hui shook his head, his gaze falling on the still-sleeping figure on the bench.

Snow Rabbit Bro.
Or rather, his true identity is Yue.

Just then, a sudden gust of wind rose from the ground and swept in without warning.

The leaves of the surrounding trees were all rolled up, swirling in the air and making a "whooshing" sound.

Ye Hui raised his hand to block, and an invisible spiritual energy barrier instantly unfolded, firmly blocking the gale outside and protecting the people behind him from being affected in the slightest.

On the bench, the sleeping snow rabbit slowly floated up, half a foot off the ground.

He was surrounded by a faint blue aura, gentle yet carrying an undeniable pressure.

Beneath the halo, a complex magic circle quietly emerged, its lines clear and radiating a deep blue light.

“That magic circle…” Tomoyo stared at the magic circle at Yukito’s feet, “I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere before…”

"It's very similar to the magic circle Xiao Ke used when she transformed," Ye Hui pointed out at the opportune moment.

Tomoyo suddenly realized: "That's right! It's the same magic circle as when Koken transforms! Only the details of the pattern are a little different!"

Cerberus stared at the snow rabbit enveloped in a blue halo, incredulous: "This magic...this aura...could it be..."

Before the words were finished, a pair of huge white wings slowly unfolded from behind the snow rabbit.

Its wings were pure white, without a single impurity, and each feather radiated a soft yet sacred glow under the moonlight.

The wings fluttered gently, creating a breeze, before slowly closing and completely enveloping the snow rabbit's body, forming a huge white cocoon of light that floated in mid-air, its radiance growing ever brighter.

“Wings…” Sakura murmured to herself, staring at the familiar wings with a look of shock in her eyes.

In the recurring dream she had before, the mysterious person whose face she couldn't see had a pair of wings on his back!

It's exactly the same!
[The Dao heart of Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, has been shaken like never before! She discovers that the protector she has always admired has grown a pair of wings! She suspects that he is a spy from the bird-people race, lurking by her side with malicious intent!]

Ye Hui: “…”

I need a bean bag!
Putting aside whether there is such a thing as a bird-people race in the cultivation world, Yue's identity alone has absolutely nothing to do with being a spy, right?
Sakura was still in shock and hadn't come to her senses when the white cocoon of light enveloping Yukito began to slowly open.

Blinding white light poured out from the gaps in the cocoon of light, like the intense light at dawn, making it almost impossible to open one's eyes.

Ye Hui squinted and raised his hand to block out some of the light for Sakura and Tomoyo.

Finally, the light gradually faded.

A figure completely different from the snow rabbit floated in mid-air and appeared in front of everyone.

The gentle smile that once belonged to Yukito has completely disappeared, replaced by a handsome face with distinct features.

Her long, silver hair was as smooth as moonlight, swaying gently in the night breeze, as if a faint chill lingered between the strands.

His narrow eyes were devoid of any warmth, cold and indifferent, as if covered by a layer of frost that had never melted for a thousand years, making people feel awe.

He wore a pure white robe, with a simple and neat cut, yet the texture of the fabric exuded an indescribable nobility. He radiated a cold and aloof aura that kept people at a distance, making people hesitant to approach him.

"Brother Snow Rabbit...?"

Sakura stared blankly at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure before her, completely bewildered.

What exactly is going on?

How did Snow Rabbit become like this??

"No, he's not Yukito-san, who...who is he?" Sakura turned her head and looked at Ye Hui beside her for help.

Ye Hui looked at her almost helpless expression and sighed softly in his heart.

What was bound to happen has finally happened; some truths, after all, must be faced.
The person I like isn't even human!

“He is the final judge, Yue,” Ye Hui said calmly.

[Your first candidate for disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, Moon City Snow Rabbit, is actually the Judgment Elder of the Immortal Talisman Sect—Moon! You are shocked by this and decide to carefully observe his strength. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory!]

Shock?

Ye Hui smacked his lips.

“Moon?” Sakura repeated the name.

Cerberus flew to the same height as the moon, facing him from afar. His usual playful expression was gone, replaced by solemnity.

Yue slowly lowered her eyes, her gaze falling on Cerberus. Her voice was calm and even, yet it carried a sense of familiarity that transcended time: "Long time no see, Cerberus."

"Then...where is Yukito-nii?" Sakura couldn't hold back any longer and asked anxiously, "Where did Yukito-nii go? Is he still there?"

However, Yue did not answer her, nor did she even glance at her; her gaze remained fixed on Cerberus.

"Sakura, calm down." Ye Hui saw that Sakura was about to cry, so he reached out and gently pressed her shoulder.

After thinking about it, I realized that there was never any possibility between Sakura and Yukito.

There was no need to keep quiet before.

It's the final stage now.

If we don't cut it off completely, it will just become a tangled mess.

So why not just let Sakura completely give up her feelings for Yukito?

Think of this.

Ye Hui looked at Xiaoying's reddened eyes and smiled almost imperceptibly: "There's no Yukito-nii anymore."

"Or rather, from the very beginning, Yukito was a disguise created by Yue to hide his true identity."

"No...it's impossible..."

Sakura shook her head vigorously, tears finally welling up in her eyes.

"Snow Rabbit Bro is Snow Rabbit Bro! He's not pretending! He smiles at me, chats with me in the park, and eats lots and lots of things... He's so gentle, how could he be pretending?"

“But that’s the truth.” Ye Hui looked at her. “The Snow Rabbit exists only to allow Yue to lie low in the human world and wait for the moment when all the Clow Cards are collected.”

"His gentleness, his preferences, and his habits are all there to make this facade more real."

He knew that this truth was far too difficult for Sakura, who had always regarded Yukito as an important friend and even a secret crush, to accept.

The shock of discovering that someone who has always treated you kindly was just a fake person is enough to shatter a young girl's understanding.

But running away solves nothing.

She must accept this fact and face the existence of the moon in order to truly grow and face the judgment to come.

[You ruthlessly exposed Elder Yue's disguise, laying bare the cruel truth before Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, in an attempt to seduce her feelings! Her Dao heart shattered as a result, and she harbored boundless hatred for you! Your plan to turn the Guardian Daidouji Tomoyo against you has almost completely failed!]

?

Ye Hui rolled his eyes inwardly.

What did he seduce?
He was just helping Sakura face reality, okay?

Ye Hui glanced at Zhi Shi, who was standing quietly beside him.

Besides, Tomoyo-chan is standing right here, how could she have failed?!
Stop making arbitrary judgments!

"I was so careless!" Cerberus slapped its head with its paw in frustration. "I should have realized it sooner! Clow Reed said that the two guardians of the Clow Cards would always appear by the new master's side at the same time!" It looked up at Yue, its tone tinged with realization: "You've been by Sakura's side all along! As her brother's friend, you've been observing everything silently!"

"Before returning to your original form, you even concealed your aura and magic completely."

"As Sakura collects more and more Clow Cards, my magical power gradually recovers, and I can slowly begin to vaguely sense your presence."

"But that woman's lunar power is too strong. It has been interfering with my senses, making me mistakenly believe that she is you!"

As it spoke, it added with a hint of indignation, "Otherwise, no matter how well you concealed your presence, I should have spotted you at such close range long ago!"

"I don't understand, what's going on..." Sakura took a few deep breaths, tears streaming down her cheeks and dripping onto her clothes, leaving small wet patches.

She simply couldn't accept that the gentle Snow Rabbit Brother who treated her so well was actually just a disguise?
A disguise!
Snow Rabbit Bro, you're not human!
Rather, they are the judges!
At this moment, Yue finally made a move.

He slowly floated to Sakura's side.

"Like Cerberus, I cannot return to my original form when my magic power is insufficient."

His voice was cold and devoid of warmth. He then bent down slightly, extended his long, pale fingers, and gently lifted Sakura's chin, forcing her to look up and into his eyes.

The touch was icy cold, a stark contrast to Yukito's usual warmth, and Sakura couldn't help but flinch.

Through her blurry vision, Sakura looked at the face in front of her that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

His silhouette was almost identical to that of Snow Rabbit, but the coldness and aloofness in his eyes made him look like a different person.

"This is the first time I've met you like this." Yue's voice was flat, as if she were stating something unrelated to herself. "The candidate chosen by the Selector Cerberus, the master of the Clow Cards, is Kinomoto Sakura."

“Yukito-nii…” Sakura looked at him and subconsciously called out that familiar name.

She wished that the person in front of her could smile gently at her like before, and then reach out to pat her head and say, "Sakura, I'm here."

But no.

Yue's eyes remained cold, unmoved.

He slowly released his grip, shifting his gaze from the distraught Xiaoying to Ye Hui, who had remained silent to the side. A barely perceptible flicker finally appeared in his cold eyes.

"However, it seems there is another person who possesses the Clow Cards."

Ye Hui looked back at the past.

This guy has finally noticed him.

The moon slowly floated up, hovering in mid-air, looking down at Ye Hui with a scrutinizing tone: "If one doesn't collect all the Clow Cards by himself, then the final judgment is meaningless."

His gaze returned to Sakura, carrying an undisguised contempt: "Her strength is too weak; she is not worthy of being the master of the Clow Cards."

The "she" that Yue mentioned was naturally referring to Sakura.

"What did you say?" Upon hearing this, Cerberus immediately flew into a rage, flying angrily to Yue and pointing his large paw at him. "Sakura's strength has been improving! She is kind and brave, more suitable than anyone else to be the master of the Clow Cards! I believe she definitely has a way to deal with you!"

“You’re still as naive as ever, Cerberus.” The moon showed no reaction to its anger.

“You’re just as treacherous, Death Moon!” Cerberus retorted without any politeness.

Even when Clow Reed was still around, this guy was already a terrible actor!

It's so annoying to watch!

"Alright, let's begin—"

Yue ignored Cerberus's clamor and turned her gaze back to Sakura and Ye Hui, her cold voice echoing in the night sky.

"The Final Judgment!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a sharp whooshing sound suddenly came from afar, shattering the silence of the night sky.

The sound of the wind grew closer, carrying a powerful magical fluctuation that caused the surrounding air to tremble slightly.

"Kinomoto! Ye Hui!" A hurried shout came from behind. Ye Hui turned around and saw Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling rushing towards them.

Li Xiaolang gripped his usual sword tightly, the blade gleaming with a faint cold light. His expression was solemn, clearly indicating that he had rushed over after sensing the unusually strong magical fluctuations here.

"Why are you here?" Sakura asked in surprise when she saw the two of them, and subconsciously wiped away the tears on her cheeks.

"We detected a very strong magical reaction nearby and were worried that something might happen to you, so we rushed over immediately!" Li Xiaolang quickly ran to Xiaoying's side, his eyes fixed on Yue, who was floating in mid-air, his gaze wary.

Li Meiling quickly ran to Xiaoying's side, gently patting her back to soothe her emotions. At the same time, she looked up at Yue warily, her brows furrowed: "Who is this guy? He exudes such a strong sense of pressure, it makes me feel very uncomfortable!"

Li Xiaolang didn't speak, but simply protected Xiaoying and Li Meiling behind him, focusing all his attention on Yue, his muscles tense, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

"He is the final judge, Moon! He is responsible for determining the identity of the new master of the Clow Cards!" Cerberus flew in front of them.

"The Judge Moon?" Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling exchanged a glance, both seeing obvious shock in each other's eyes.

They had heard the name before, but never expected to meet him in person in this way.

[The genius disciple Li Xiaolang and the body-cultivating girl Li Meiling arrived late, barely making it onto the last train for the sect's inheritance test! When they saw the true face of the Judgment Elder Yue, their Dao hearts were shaken like never before! They couldn't believe that this seemingly aloof and frail figure possessed such terrifying power and pressure!]

“There are now two owners of the Clow Cards.” Ignoring the two who had suddenly appeared, Yue spoke again, his voice still cold and indifferent. “Under these circumstances, the final judgment cannot begin.”

"What do you mean?" Cerberus frowned. "Can't one accept two masters at the same time?"

"To become the true master of the Clow Cards, one must possess all of them and be unique." Light's voice was devoid of emotion as it proclaimed an immutable law. "The two of you must decide who is the sole winner."

"Only the victor is qualified to be judged by me, while the loser will lose all power related to the Clow Cards."

"What? You want Ye Hui and Kinomoto to fight?" Li Meiling exclaimed instantly. "Are you kidding me! They're friends, how can you let them kill each other!"

Sakura shook her head: "No! I would never fight Ye Huijun! Ye Huijun has always helped me and protected me, how could I possibly lay a hand on him!"

How could this turn her against Ye Huijun, who had always fought alongside her and protected her in every way?
She could never do something like that.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +15]

Tomoyo slowly stepped forward: "Mr. Tsuki, isn't there any other way? Must we decide this through a battle?"

"These are the rules left behind by Clow Reed, and they cannot be changed." Yue's tone remained unwavering. "If you do not determine a winner, the final judgment cannot begin. At that time, everyone connected to the Clow Cards will forget the feelings of their most beloved. This is the punishment of the rules."

"You bastard! You're making things difficult for me!" Cerberus was so angry he jumped up and down.

"I'm just stating the facts," Yue said indifferently.

Ye Hui silently grumbled to himself.

He seems aloof this month, but he's always willing to answer questions.

Ultimately, it's nothing more than separation anxiety from Clow Reed, unwilling to accept a new master.

As disciples of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect, you are all qualified to participate in the Immortal Talisman Sect's Heir Trial. And now, the Immortal Talisman Sect's Heir Trial has finally reached its final chapter! Elder Yue of the Judgment has descended, demanding that you engage in a life-or-death duel with Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, to determine the sole heir of the Immortal Talisman Sect!

[Ding! You have refreshed the main quest – "The Last Judgment"!]

Option 1: Accept the challenge! Fight Kinomoto Sakura fair and square! Show her your true strength as the future sect leader of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect! Defeat her completely and make her submit to you!

Option Two: Refuse the Challenge! You believe that fratricide is a grave taboo! You would rather give up your status as heir than turn your sword against your fellow disciples! You decide to take the Dharma Protector Daidoji Tomoyo and elope, never to concern yourself with worldly affairs again.

This is a rare main quest!
Ye Hui, however, did not intend to choose one of the two options.

Didn't you see that the system stopped urging you and didn't make any default judgments?

Clearly, this choice is not necessary.

"Moon, you just said that only a single person who collects all the Clow Cards is qualified to face the final judgment, right?" Ye Hui looked up at Moon, who was floating in mid-air.

Yue nodded slightly, offering no further words, which served as her response.

"In that case, things will be much easier." Ye Hui smiled knowingly and turned to look at the bewildered Xiaoying.

The next second, he had a thought and took out all the Clow Cards from his system inventory.

Time Card, Storm Card, Small Card, Return Card... One by one, the Clow Cards, gleaming with a faint light, appeared out of thin air and floated neatly in front of him, reflecting a soft halo under the moonlight.

"Ye Huijun, what are you doing..." Xiaoying's eyes widened.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +7]

"Sakura-chan." Ye Hui looked into her eyes, his smile gentle. "These are all for you."

As he spoke, he waved his hand gently.

All the Clow Cards floating in front of her instantly transformed into streaks of colorful light, flying towards Sakura and landing steadily in her outstretched palm, piling up into a small stack.

"These are things you painstakingly collected; I'm just temporarily keeping some of them for you."

"Now, it's returned to its rightful owner."

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +12]

Ye Hui's expression at that moment seemed incredibly cool to Xiaoying.

She suddenly realized what if Snow Rabbit really disappeared?

After that, why don't you just live with Tomoyo and Ye Huijun?
"Hey! You brat! You..." Cerberus was also dumbfounded.

This move seems quite appropriate?

that's true!
Sakura and Ye Hui didn't need to fight each other to get the other's Clow Cards!
All it takes is for one side to simply hand over their cards!
[Kerberos's Mood Value +13]

Ye Hui turned around, looked at Yue again, spread his hands, and said innocently, "Now, there is only one owner of the Clow Cards."

"May we begin, Judge, Lord Moon?"

"You're very smart." Yue's voice was unreadable, but it unusually included a comment.

"Thank you for the compliment," Ye Hui accepted it readily.

Why not use a simpler method to solve the problem? There's no need for fighting and killing.

This anime just keeps trying to force a tearjerker every now and then.

However, upon closer examination, this is, after all, a magical girl anime, and its entire worldview is completely different from the one next door.

The protagonist is a magical, true girl.

It's normal that her way of thinking is more suited to her age than that of an old woman.

Ye Hui is very good at putting himself in others' shoes, which is one of the reasons why he is so thoughtful and that Zhi Shi likes him.

[You cleverly exploited a loophole in the rules, resolving the inheritance dispute without bloodshed and placing Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, as the sole candidate! Elder Yue of the Judgment Court was surprised by your ingenuity, but still considered you a cunning schemer with no future prospects!]

Yue was silent for a moment, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Ye Hui and Xiao Ying, before finally nodding: "Now, all the Clow Cards are in her hands, she is the only candidate."

"In that case, the final judgment shall now begin."

As soon as she finished speaking, Sakura's body suddenly floated uncontrollably into the air.

At the same time, a semi-transparent light blue barrier appeared out of thin air, enveloping her and Yue, isolating them from all external sounds and sights, forming an independent space.

"Sakura!" Tomoyo instinctively took a step forward and called out her name with concern, but was stopped by the barrier.

Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling were also on edge, keeping a close eye on the movements inside the barrier.

Within the barrier, Yue's voice reached Sakura's ears: "I am the Judge, Yue."

"The final judgment shall now begin."

"Defeat me with all the Clow Cards you've collected."

His gaze was icy, and his tone showed no sign of softening. "If you cannot do it, then you are not worthy to be the new master of the Clow Cards, and the punishment of the rules will come as scheduled."

Sakura gripped the Clow Card tightly, feeling the faint spiritual energy emanating from its surface. Looking at the indifferent moon before her, it would be a lie to say she wasn't nervous.

However, this is a challenge she must face, for herself and for everyone who cares about her!

She has to win!

"Wait a minute! Let me in!" Cerberus flew to the light blue barrier, trying to rush in, but was violently bounced back by an invisible force and fell heavily to the ground.

"It's no use, Cerberus." The moon's voice pierced through the barrier. "No one can interfere in the final judgment. This is an ironclad rule set by Clow Reed, and no one can break it."

“If anyone else interferes, the candidate will be immediately deemed a failure, and everyone will be punished by the rules!” Cerberus slapped the ground with his paw.

It turned its head and looked specifically at Ye Hui.

The meaning in his eyes couldn't be clearer.

You brat, don't you dare do anything reckless!
[Kerberos's Mood Value +15]

Ye Hui shrugged, indicating that he understood.

He certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to attack the barrier directly.

However, not directly intervening doesn't mean he can't do anything.

"Sakura, don't be afraid!" Tomoyo stood outside the barrier, looking up and cheering loudly for Sakura. "I believe you can do it!" "Kinomoto! Go for it! Defeat him!" Li Meiling also shouted.

Ye Hui looked at Sakura, who was suspended in mid-air, her figure looking somewhat lonely, yet still standing tall, and he wasn't too worried.

After this period of special training, coupled with practical experience in capturing Clow Cards time and time again.

Sakura's strength is now far beyond what it used to be.

He has made great progress in both his control over the Clow Cards and his mental fortitude.

This trial was not only a test of her ownership of the Clow Cards, but also a trial that led to her complete transformation.

He believed that the brave and resilient Sakura would be able to overcome this obstacle.

Looking at the worried yet trusting eyes of the people outside the barrier, Sakura's panic gradually subsided, replaced by a strange sense of calm.

The dazzling lights of Tokyo Tower, the enormous full moon overhead, the mysterious figure with white wings in front of me...

All of this was exactly the same as the scene she had foreseen countless times in her dreams.

It turns out that this trial was destined from the very beginning.

“The cards created by Kuro…” Yue slowly raised her hand, her slender fingertips glowing with a faint blue light, “If you want to find your master, gather here.”

As he finished speaking, all the Clow Cards that Sakura had collected herself, as well as the cards that Ye Hui had just given her, flew out of her hand, hovered in mid-air, and spun around her.

Each card glowed with its own unique light, weaving together to form a soft halo that enveloped Sakura, making her appear even more isolated and helpless.

"The girl chosen by the Selector Cerberus is named Sakura."

Yue's gaze pierced through the fluttering cards and landed on Sakura. Her cold eyes remained completely unmoved. "Does this girl truly have the qualifications to become our master?"

"I am the Judge of the Month, and now I will carry out the final judgment."

The moment his voice fell, the Clow Cards surrounding Sakura suddenly stopped spinning and floated silently in mid-air.

“Sakura…” Tomoyo looked at Sakura, who was all alone in mid-air, and subconsciously clenched her fists.

She turned to look at Cerberus beside her: "Cerberus, did Yukito know about Sakura collecting the Clow Cards before? Was he pretending not to know all along?"

“No, not at all.” Cerberus shook his head. “When Yue exists as Yukito, he is mostly unconscious. He doesn’t know his true identity, nor does he know about Sakura collecting the Clow Cards.”

"It wasn't until he was almost finished collecting all the Clow Cards that his magical power began to resurface, and he gradually regained a vague sense of awareness."

Cerberus explained, "The Moon is the judge. Before the final judgment officially arrives, in order to prevent the candidates from discovering his identity in advance, his false identity and true consciousness are completely separated."

"In other words, Yukito is an independent being. He doesn't know that he is Yue, nor does he know that Sakura is collecting the Clow Cards. His kindness and all his gentleness towards Sakura are from the bottom of his heart."

"So that's how it is..." Tomoyo nodded thoughtfully, the worry in her purple eyes easing slightly.

At least, Snow Rabbit's gentleness is not feigned.

“However…” Ye Hui interjected, “Didn’t Yukito move to Tomoeda Town a long time ago? He was already here even before you appeared and Sakura started collecting the Clow Cards.”

"Oh right! That's right!" Tomoyo realized, and looked at Cerberus again. "Is this a coincidence?"

“This is no coincidence.” Ye Hui looked up at the moon in the sky. “All of this was probably arranged by someone a long time ago, and every step was within his calculations.”

That old fox, Clow Reed, had already calculated everything perfectly.

At this moment, the trial in mid-air had officially begun.

Yue waved her hand gently, without any extra movements, and several wind blades gleaming with cold light condensed out of thin air, rushing straight towards Xiaoying at a speed that was too fast for anyone to react to.

"Whoa!" Sakura was startled, her body tensed instinctively, and she wanted to use the Clow Cards to counterattack.

But the moment she touched the card, she hesitated.

The person in front of me has the exact same face as Brother Snow Rabbit.

She simply couldn't bring herself to lay a hand on that face!

Sakura gritted her teeth, ultimately giving up on retaliating and choosing to dodge: "Jump!"

As she finished speaking, her body instantly became light, and she nimbly sidestepped and leaped, deftly dodging all the wind blade attacks. The wind blades grazed her clothes and struck the barrier behind her, creating ripples.

"What are you doing! Sakura! Fight back! You can't win by just dodging!" Cerberus looked anxious from outside the barrier.

Looking at Sakura, who only knew how to dodge and refused to fight back, Yue's silver eyes flashed with disappointment: "Too weak, both in strength and determination."

The voice just fell.

He waved again.

This attack was more intense than the previous one.

In addition to several wind blades, there were also small ice spikes that attacked Sakura from different directions, blocking all her escape routes.

"Sakura!" Tomoyo cried out in concern.

Ye Hui felt Tomoyo tremble slightly beside him and saw the struggle in Sakura's eyes.

His brow furrowed slightly.

Is Sakura still unable to bring herself to do it?
If she continues to passively evade like this, she will eventually be defeated due to excessive magic consumption.

Of course, Ye Hui estimated that Sakura would not actually fail in the end.

However, if you can clear the game quickly, there's no need to dawdle.

It seems I need to give her a little more stimulation.

Ye Hui slowly closed his eyes, and his spiritual energy quietly circulated within his body.

He wanted to simulate a future for Sakura, and for everyone present.

The future she least wanted to see: the future after the trial failed!

Sakura, look at your failure!
next second.

A powerful surge of spiritual energy spread out.

Ye Hui, Zhi Shi, Li Xiaolang, Li Meiling, and Keruberos
Everyone present was drawn into the same illusion.

……

"Hmm..." Sakura woke up on the soft bed, sunlight streaming through the gaps in the curtains onto her face, warm and cozy.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes, her head feeling a little dizzy, as if she had just had a very long dream.

In her dream, she seemed to be engaged in an important battle with someone, surrounded by many familiar people. However, she couldn't remember who they were or what had happened, leaving her with only a strange sense of emptiness.

Who on earth is it?
"Sakura! Get up! You'll be late for school if you don't get up now!" Touya's voice came from downstairs.

Sakura jumped out of bed with a start, realizing something was wrong.

I think I forgot to set my alarm last night!
She hurriedly took her school uniform from the closet, changed quickly, rushed into the bathroom, brushed her teeth and washed her face as fast as she could, and then ran downstairs.

"Good morning, Dad, brother." Sakura sat down at the dining table, panting, her face still flushed from just waking up.

"Good morning, Sakura." Her father, Fujitaka, put down his newspaper, a gentle smile on his face, and placed a golden-fried egg and a slice of bread in front of her. "Eat slowly, don't rush, there should still be time."

Touya sat opposite her with a glass of milk in his hand. Seeing her flustered state, he smiled and said, "Good morning, Sakura. You look so flustered. Did you oversleep again?"

Sakura stuck out her tongue, picked up a piece of bread and took a bite, but something still felt off.

The atmosphere today is just too normal, isn't it?
It was so normal that it made her somewhat uneasy.

Dad's smile is gentle, that's fine.

But the older brother's teasing was gone.

He didn't call her "monster" today, unlike usual!
He didn't deliberately tease her; he just sat quietly at the table and ate his breakfast.

He even asked her with concern if she had overslept!
This is... way too abnormal.

and……

Sakura's gaze swept across the dining table, and she felt a void in her heart, as if something was missing.

what is it?

She frowned, racking her brains, but couldn't remember anything.

After breakfast, Sakura put on her schoolbag and left home with Touya.

On the way, Touya didn't say a word. He got on his bicycle and rode ahead on his own. He didn't slow down to wait for her as he usually did, nor did he turn around to tease her that she would definitely be late.

Sakura, wearing roller skates, struggled to keep up with him, barely managing to stay behind, and the strange feeling in her heart grew stronger and stronger.

It's as if something important has disappeared from her life.

Upon arriving at school, she and Touya parted ways at the school gate.

Touya didn't even remind her not to rollerblade in the hallway as usual; he simply walked towards the high school without looking back.

Sakura walked into the classroom and immediately saw Tomoyo sitting by the window.

"Tomoyo! Good morning!" A warm feeling suddenly welled up in her heart, and she happily ran towards Tomoyo.

However, Tomoyo simply raised her head slowly, gave her a polite but distant smile, and said in a flat tone, "Good morning, Kinomoto-san."

Clam???
Kinomoto...classmate?
Sakura suddenly stopped in her tracks, completely stunned.

Tomoyo never called her that!
They always called each other by their first names, and were very close!
"Tomoyo, what's wrong?" Sakura asked anxiously, looking at Tomoyo cautiously. "Did I do something wrong? Why are you calling me that?"

"Hmm? I'm fine, Kinomoto-kun." Tomoyo's purple eyes lacked their usual gentleness and familiarity, leaving only a faint aloofness. "I just think it's more polite to address classmates by their surnames. Is there something you need?"

"N-nothing...it's nothing." Sakura looked at Tomoyo's unfamiliar eyes, and her heart ached as if it had been pricked by a needle.

She didn't know what she had done wrong, or why her usually close friend Tomoyo had suddenly become so cold.

Sakura returned to her seat dejectedly, clutching her backpack straps tightly. Her mind was in turmoil, and her initial unease was replaced by a deep sense of loss.

The school bell rang.

Ye Hui entered the room right on time.

Ms. Kanzuki walked into the classroom with a smile, and her lecture content and tone were as gentle as ever.

Everything seemed the same as usual.

But Sakura felt as if everything had changed, becoming unfamiliar and distant.

She couldn't help but secretly turn around and look at Ye Hui, who was sitting in the back row of the classroom.

After he sat down, he lowered his head and listened attentively to the lesson, his pen quickly scribbling in his notebook. He was completely focused and never gave her a second glance, as if they were just ordinary classmates who had nothing to do with each other.

Nani?

When did Ye Hui start taking such serious notes?
Wait, why didn't Ye Huijun even greet me?!
[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +13]

Sensing Xiaoying's emotional fluctuations, Ye Hui felt somewhat helpless.

Seeing Sakura's sad and disappointed expression, he almost couldn't keep up the act.

But in order to make her truly understand the consequences of the failed trial and strengthen her resolve to fight back.

So they had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue maintaining the illusion.

Sakura turned around.

Zhi Shi quietly turned her head and quickly glanced at Ye Hui.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +11】

The next second, Ye Hui's phone vibrated slightly, receiving a message from Zhi Shi.

"Ye Huijun, is this alright?"

Ye Hui quickly replied, "Don't worry."

after class.

Chiharu and Naoko huddled together, chattering excitedly about the TV drama they watched last night.

Seeing their lively scene, Sakura felt a surge of longing and wanted to join them, sharing their funny stories as usual, but her steps faltered.

She feared that she would be treated coldly, just as she had with Tomoyo.

Just as she was still struggling with her decision, Yamazaki, holding a notebook, strode up to Chiharu and said earnestly, "Mihara-kun, regarding that mysterious legend about the pyramids you asked me about last time, I did some research and discovered many little-known details, such as..."

"Yamazaki-kun, it's break time now, I don't want to hear this boring stuff!" Chiharu interrupted him impatiently, saying with disdain.

Yamazaki's smile froze. He paused for a moment, then silently lowered his head, turned, and walked away.

As Sakura watched this scene, her unease grew stronger. She couldn't help but ask, "Chiharu, Yamazaki... he always called you Mihara-kun? Weren't you two getting along well before?"

Chiharu gave her a strange look and casually said, "He's always called me that. We're not close, just ordinary classmates, right?"

Sakura was stunned. She remembered that although Yamazaki always loved to boast, Chiharu had never been this impatient before. She would just grab Yamazaki's ear and drag him away.

She then looked at Lijia sitting on the other side, only to see that Lijia was looking down, with no smile on her face, empty eyes, completely lacking her usual gentleness and cheerfulness, and looking sullen.

As Mr. Terada passed by the classroom door, he paused and glanced into the classroom as was his habit.

Li Jia merely raised her head slightly, glanced at him, and without showing her usual shy smile or taking the initiative to greet him, she quickly lowered her head again and continued to stare blankly at the table.

Sakura's heart sank little by little.

OMG!

Ren Rikaya
This is impossible!

After school.

Sakura, carrying her schoolbag, strolled slowly home alone.

The setting sun cast a long, lonely shadow on the ground.

As she walked, she saw Li Meiling and Li Xiaolang walking not far ahead.

"Meiling! Li!" she called out instinctively, quickening her pace to catch up with them.

Hearing the voice, the two slowly turned around and saw that it was Sakura. They simply nodded politely without any extra expression on their faces, then turned back and continued walking forward side by side.

They didn't argue as usual, and didn't exchange a single unnecessary word. They just walked in silence, the atmosphere as stiff as strangers.

As Sakura watched their retreating figures, her sense of loss deepened.

She no longer had the strength to chase after them, and just stood there watching their figures gradually disappear into the distance until they vanished at the intersection.

Sakura took a deep breath, quickened her pace, and ran towards home.

She wanted to go home quickly; perhaps at home, everything would return to normal.

But when she ran to her doorstep, she saw Ye Hui and Zhi Shi standing under a big tree not far from the Kinomoto house, talking in hushed tones.

"Ye Hui-kun! Tomoyo-chan!" Sakura ran towards them.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi turned around when they heard the voice. When they saw it was her, they simply nodded politely. Their eyes no longer held the familiarity and gentleness of the past, only politeness remained.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +14]

"Hello, Kinomoto-kun." Then, Ye Hui turned to Tomoyo and continued, "Daidouji-kun, I have some new ideas about our two companies' collaborative project for the next quarter, and I'd like to discuss them with you."

"Really? That's great! Ye Hui, please go ahead, I'm all ears." Tomoyo switched to a serious tone, completely ignoring Sakura standing to the side.

The two of them... were actually talking about business?
Sakura was stunned, feeling as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her, chilling her to the bone.

These were not the Ye Huijun and Zhi Shi she knew.

The atmosphere between them was so unfamiliar that it frightened her.

Sakura couldn't stay any longer, so she turned around abruptly and ran away into the distance.

She didn't know where she was going.

She just instinctively wanted to escape this suffocating place.

Escape from these familiar yet unfamiliar people.

why?
Why have people become like this?

Tomoyo stopped calling her Sakura-chan and instead addressed her awkwardly as Kinomoto-san.

Ye Huijun was only focused on business, discussing company collaborations with Zhi Shi that she couldn't understand.

Her brother stopped calling her a monster, stopped teasing her, and stopped showing her any concern.

The playful banter between Li and Meiling had vanished, replaced by a silent distance...

Everyone seemed so unfamiliar and distant.

It's as if the most precious feeling between them, called liking, was forcibly ripped away by something.

All that's left is a cold shell and annoying, polite formalities!

Sakura ran wildly and entered the grove of trees near her home.

She leaned against a thick tree, slowly slid down, hugged her knees, and buried her face deeply in her arms.

The tears she had been holding back for so long finally fell, soaking her sleeves, and her shoulders trembled slightly uncontrollably.

"Why did this happen..." she choked, her voice indistinct, "Where are everyone...where are all the people we used to know..."

……

Outside the fantasy world.

Watching Sakura stagger away, Ye Hui whispered to Tomoyo beside him, "She ran to the grove."

“Ye Huijun, Sakura… she looks really sad.” Tomoyo’s brows were tightly furrowed. “Although I know this is a test you set up to help Sakura strengthen her resolve, seeing her on the verge of collapse still makes my heart clench.”

[The Daoist heart of the Dharma Protector Daidoji Tomoyo has wavered! She has questioned your cruel method of trial, believing it to be against the natural order and potentially affecting the stability of the Daoist heart of Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple with the Heavenly Spiritual Root!]

Ye Hui sighed softly.

He didn't want to treat Sakura this way either.

But this is the fastest and most effective way for her to quickly recognize reality and make up her mind.

If Sakura isn't allowed to experience firsthand how painful it is to lose the person she loves most.

She will never be able to truly let go of her obsession with "Snow Rabbit" and will never be able to fight the Moon with all her might.

"Don't worry, Tomoyo-chan." Ye Hui turned his head to comfort her, "This is a necessary part of her growth. Only by overcoming this hurdle can she truly become a Clow Card master who can stand on her own."

"Besides, haven't we always been by her side? She'll understand once she figures it out."

Looking at Ye Hui's determined eyes, Tomoyo nodded gently: "Yes, that's what I think too, and I believe in Ye Hui-kun, and I also believe in Sakura."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

Just then, Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling also walked over quickly.

Both of them looked unwell, their brows furrowed, and their eyes showing obvious confusion and discomfort.

They were clearly deeply affected by this cold and unfamiliar world.

They have lost their special emotional memories of each other and others, but not completely; they still vaguely feel that the current situation is extremely abnormal.

"Hey! What's going on here?" Li Meiling couldn't help but angrily question Ye Hui as soon as she walked up to him. "Why is everyone acting so strange? And... where's Kinomoto? Where did she go?"

"She went to calm down," Ye Hui replied calmly, his eyes fixed on the direction Xiaoying had left in.

"Calm down?" Li Meiling's voice instantly rose several octaves. "She's about to cry, how can she calm down!"

[Li Meiling's mood score +7]

"You two have sensed it too, haven't you?" Ye Hui looked at her tense expression and slowly spoke, "This world is missing something very important, which makes everything feel wrong."

“That was the feeling of liking someone,” Tomoyo added softly from the side, her purple eyes filled with melancholy. “The care for friends, the concern for loved ones, the flutter of the heart for someone you like… all these most precious emotions have disappeared.”

Li Meiling subconsciously glanced at Li Xiaolang beside her, and a sudden wave of panic washed over her.

If... if the little wolf also forgets how much he cares about her, forgets all the bickering they shared.

So, will they end up like they are now?

Not a single extra word was spoken, only utter unfamiliarity remained, and then it returned to its original state?

No, it's even worse than that.

Because that's a kind of alienation where even the most basic care has vanished!
"What exactly is going on? Is it the Clow Cards' doing?" Li Xiaolang finally asked.

"Well, I guess so." Ye Hui nodded. "This is the test brought by the final judgment, the future that Sakura will face after her failure."

"If she can't beat Yue, everything we're going through now will become an unchangeable reality."

"Failure? What do you mean?" Li Meiling pressed.

"It means that if Kinomoto can't beat the Judge Yue, we will all lose our feelings for the person we love most forever," Ye Hui explained. "We will never remember that feeling of caring, missing, and being moved again, and everyone will become the most familiar strangers."

"What are we waiting for! Let's go help her!" Li Meiling exclaimed anxiously upon hearing this, and immediately started running towards the grove. "The more people there are, the more strength we'll have. We can't let her face this alone!"

"It's no use." Ye Hui reached out to stop her and gently shook his head. "This is a battle that belongs to Sakura alone. It's a rule set by Clow Reed. No one can interfere during the trial, otherwise she will be judged as the loser."

[You explained the cruelty of the Heavenly Tribulation to your genius disciple Li Xiaolang and the body-cultivating girl Li Meiling, emphasizing that it was destiny and could not be defied! Their awe of your unfathomable wisdom grew, and they decided to submit to you and obey your commands!]

"So we're just going to sit here and wait?" Li Meiling stomped her foot in frustration.

She has always been proactive, and this feeling of being able to only watch from the sidelines made her feel particularly frustrated.

Ye Hui smiled and said, "All we can do is believe in her. Xiaoying is much stronger than we think; she just can't make up her mind right now."

He glanced in the direction Sakura had left: "Of course, I should go see her too."

“Ye Huijun, I’ll go with you!” Zhi Shi said immediately.

Ye Hui nodded, then turned to Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling: "You two wait for us here. Don't wander off and cause any unnecessary trouble."

"Why can't we go?" Li Meiling asked, somewhat dissatisfied.

[Li Meiling's mood score +9]

“Because…” Ye Hui thought for a moment and made up an excuse, “Because both of you are too impatient and your targets are too obvious. If you accidentally disturb Xiaoying, it will only cause her trouble. That’s called stirring up trouble.”

Alerting the enemy?

Where is the snake?

Li Meiling frowned, wanting to ask more questions, but Li Xiaolang reached out and stopped her.

"We'll wait here."

Li Xiaolang looked at Ye Hui, "I'm entrusting Kinomoto to you."

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +9]

"Don't worry." Ye Hui nodded to Li Xiaolang.

Then, he gently took Tomoyo's hand and walked towards the grove.

The warm touch from her fingertips eased Tomoyo's tense emotions slightly.

Watching them walk away side by side, Li Meiling muttered somewhat resentfully, "What's with all this mystery? It's like we'd only cause trouble if we went."

She turned her head to look at Li Xiaolang, who was silent beside her, hesitated for a moment, and then asked in a low voice, "Xiaolang, do you think... Kinomoto can really win? That guy named Yue looks really strong."

Li Xiaolang was silent for a moment, looked towards the grove of trees, and then nodded firmly: "Yes, she can definitely do it. She is much stronger than we imagined."

Ye Hui pulled Zhi Shi along, and they soon arrived at the edge of the grove.

The light in the woods was dim, and the rustling of the leaves in the wind added to the tranquility.

"Ye Huijun, are we really not going to show ourselves?" Tomoyo looked at the small figure huddled under the big tree not far away. "Sakura must be very scared all by herself."

"Wait a moment." With a thought, Ye Hui activated the Profound Nether Formless Technique, his spiritual power quietly enveloping them, completely concealing their figures and auras, blending them into the air.

"Let's go over and take a look."

The two tiptoed silently closer, eventually stopping not far behind Sakura.

Sakura was hugging her knees with both hands, burying her face deeply in her arms. Her thin shoulders were trembling, and suppressed sobs could be heard intermittently. She was crying very sadly.

"Why...why is Tomoyo ignoring me..."

"Ye Huijun too... He's never been so cold to me before, he doesn't even look at me! That scoundrel Ye Huijun!"

"And Onii-chan... he actually smiled at me, such a gentle smile, he's never smiled at me like that before... but I'd rather he called me 'monster' like before, I'd rather he tease me, than have him act like such a stranger to me..."

"Everyone has disappeared..."

"Everyone from before is gone..."

Sakura herself didn't understand why she was so sad.

Everyone was still around her; her father was gentle, and her brother was also by her side.

My classmates are all at school.

But she couldn't help feeling like she had been abandoned by the whole world.

That deep-seated loneliness almost overwhelmed her.

Tomoyo could no longer hold back. She forcefully broke free from Ye Hui's hand and went to hug Sakura to comfort her wounded heart.

"Zhi Shi!" Ye Hui reacted quickly and immediately grabbed her wrist.

"Ye Huijun! Let me go!" Tomoyo's eyes also reddened as she pleaded, "Sakura is so pitiful! I can't just watch her cry here alone!"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +13】

"I know." Ye Hui softened his voice and patiently soothed her emotions. "I know you feel sorry for her, and so do I. Every time I see her sad, I feel bad too."

“But Tomoyo, if you go there now, it will only make her more dependent on you, unable to escape this illusion on her own, and unable to truly make up her mind to fight.”

"We don't know what difficulties we will encounter in the future. We can't just give up at the starting line, can we?"

“But…” Tomoyo wanted to argue.

Seeing Sakura's helpless state, she felt her heart clench.

“This is a test she must undergo as a Cardcaptor Sakura.” Ye Hui held her hand tightly. “Only by personally experiencing the pain of loss can she understand what she wants to protect, and only then can she have enough strength and determination to face the final judgment and defeat the Moon.”

“We can’t take this step for her; this is her life.”

[You ruthlessly thwarted Tomoyo's good deed and subjected her to a brainwashing session, attempting to turn her into a heartless evil cultivator like yourself! Under your coercion and enticement, Tomoyo had no choice but to submit!]

Ye Hui: “…”

No?

He was clearly presenting facts and reasoning.

How did it become coercion and enticement, how did it become brainwashing?

With Ye Hui's comforting words, Zhi Shi's emotions gradually calmed down.

She sniffed, wiped the wetness from the corner of her eyes, and knew in her heart that Ye Huijun was right.

She couldn't let her momentary soft-heartedness affect Sakura's growth.

We can't let her miss this opportunity to become a stronger magical girl!
However, while reason prevails, the heartache in one's heart cannot be easily erased.

Seeing Sakura so heartbroken and sad, she really couldn't remain indifferent.

"Ye Huijun, is there really no other way?" Zhi Shi looked up, her eyes still wet with tears, her voice hopeful, "Even if it's just a little bit, it would be enough to make her less sad."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +14】

"Yes, I do too." Ye Hui looked at her expectant eyes and slowly nodded.

"Huh?" Tomoyo paused, a glimmer of hope instantly appearing in her eyes. "What method?"

“We can give her a little hint.” Ye Hui’s lips curled into a knowing smile. “However, we can’t be the ones to give her that hint.”

"Then who will give it to you?" Tomoyo asked, her face full of confusion.

Besides them, who else could give Sakura a hint in this illusion?

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +7】

“Of course it’s…them.” Ye Hui raised his chin, glancing meaningfully at Sakura’s schoolbag placed beside his lap.

Those Clow Cards that Sakura treated gently and carefully subdued.

Without realizing it, they had already decided that she was their master.

certainly--

There are also some that Sakura didn't capture.

Instead, he was subdued by Ye Hui.

They were all moved and convinced.

They will naturally recognize Sakura as their master.

Therefore, when Sakura is lost and in pain, they will naturally step forward to help her.

Just as Ye Hui was thinking this, a soft white light slowly emanated from Xiao Ying's body, breaking the silence of the forest.

Tomoyo covered her mouth in surprise, her voice barely audible: "Ye Hui-kun, that's..."

"Yes, they've arrived." Ye Hui nodded, a hint of relief in his eyes.

“It’s karuta…” Tomoyo murmured softly as she saw the source of the light.

The karuta slowly floated in front of Sakura, surrounded by a soft halo.

With its hands clasped together, a melodious and ethereal song slowly flowed out.

There are no complicated lyrics, only a simple yet warm melody that echoes in the quiet grove.

Sakura's sobs gradually subsided, and she slowly raised her head, her tear-streaked face showing a hint of confusion.

This melody... feels so familiar.

She tilted her head, trying to search through her chaotic memories.

It seems to have been on a sunny afternoon.

It seems to have been at the moment she captured the karuta card.

It also seems like it was when I was sharing a bento box with Tomoyo...

Where exactly did I hear it?

She couldn't recall it at first, but felt a gentle touch on a corner of her heart, a warm feeling rising within her.

"Can you really rely on singing alone?" Tomoyo asked, somewhat uneasy.

"Of course not." Ye Hui shook his head, his gaze fixed on Xiaoying, and patiently explained, "This song is just a key; its purpose is to awaken the emotions that have been temporarily sealed away deep within Xiaoying's heart."

"As long as she can follow this song and find those memories about liking, about caring, about being bound together, this illusion built on 'loss of emotion' will naturally crumble on its own."

As soon as she finished speaking, Sakura's eyes gradually changed.

Those temporarily forgotten memories began to slowly flood into Sakura's mind.

The two little girls became deskmates.

One of them gave their favorite eraser to the other.

"Hello, my name is Daidoji Tomoyo."

"Hello, my name is Kinomoto Sakura."

We went to school together, came home together, ate lunch together, and went to the amusement park together...

(End of this chapter)