Tian Yuan

Listening to An Xiruo's voice, Chen Qingyuan's soul was constantly being interrogated.

His heart trembled.

His body trembled uncontrollably, and tears welled up in his eyes.

Strangely enough, even though my eyes were fogged up, what I saw didn't become more blurry; instead, it gradually became clearer.

The red-clad figure in the mist is no longer illusory and blurry, but very real.

The girl in red wore a veil, and her bright eyes seemed to contain the universe and stars, sparkling and full of endless mysteries.

Chen Qingyuan turned around and faced the girl in red.

They were no more than ten feet apart, their eyes meeting.

The girl in red continued, "Brother, would you please comb my hair?"

She added, "For the rest of my life, no matter where I go or what difficulties I face, I want to stay by my brother's side."

During this grand banquet, An Xiruo really wanted to stay with Chen Qingyuan, to be together through thick and thin, and never leave him.

However, An Xiruo did not do that; instead, she chose to stay away from the heart of the storm.

It wasn't out of fear of death, but because she didn't want Chen Qingyuan to have any worries.

She knew very well that even if she participated in the Ultimate Feast, she wouldn't be able to help Chen Qingyuan. Not only would she be useless, but she would also become a burden to him.

Furthermore, with the world in turmoil, the Qingzong and Daoyi Academy are likely to face annihilation. Only if An Xiruo is present to oversee things can Chen Qingyuan concentrate fully on his cultivation without worrying about these matters.

Looking at the girl in red in front of him, Chen Qingyuan slowly raised his right hand and stroked her cheek.

Before he could even touch the girl in red's face, Chen Qingyuan's eyes were already filled with tears.

Just as his palm was about to touch hers, Chen Qingyuan stopped.

His hand hovered in mid-air, neither moving forward nor withdrawing.

"Xi...Xi Ruo, I'm sorry, I actually forgot about you."

Chen Qingyuan slowly opened his lips and spoke in an extremely hoarse voice.

His words were filled with self-blame and resentment, even hatred for his own behavior.

A gentle tenderness lingered in her moist eyes.

His right hand, suspended in mid-air, trembled slightly.

The moment Chen Qingyuan saw the snow on the Five-Leaf Jade Terrace, his state of consciousness underwent a subtle change.

This situation is as if the time anchor point of the Myriad Dao Source Point has shifted, and coupled with the supreme Dao charm of the Guixu Cauldron, the intensity of the 'memory cleansing' that Chen Qingyuan is experiencing has significantly decreased.

I have been observing the five-petaled snow on the Jade Terrace embroidered on my clothes for ten years.

The crimson dot on the canvas of consciousness slowly spread.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Qingyuan's original consciousness was brought into a special memory space.

The world of ice and snow is the abyss swallowed by the Forbidden Zone of Ash Snow.

Chen Qingyuan and An Xiruo stood side by side, feeling each other's presence, dispelling the surrounding chill, warming their hearts, and enjoying the peaceful moment.

The fog that had been obscuring Chen Qingyuan's vision dissipated as his memories returned.

The moment he recognized the girl in red, it meant that the shackles binding his soul with the Myriad Source Points had broken.

Memories surged like a tide, filling the blank canvas with vibrant colors.

"Feel sorry."

Even though it was because of the Myriad Paths Source Point, Chen Qingyuan felt extremely guilty. He had actually forgotten about An Xiruo, and his conscience was tormented, leaving him unable to calm down for a long time.

His outstretched hand froze in mid-air, unable to touch An Xiruo, because it was an illusion, not reality.

If this is some new rule of the Myriad Paths Source Point, Chen Qingyuan is likely to be deceived and his consciousness will sink again once he touches An Xiruo in front of him.

Perhaps, this time, the abyss of consciousness is not forgetting, but fulfillment!

For example, Chen Qingyuan could be sent back to ancient times, where the battle at the Divine Bridge would be successfully completed, and none of his companions would have perished. Chen Qingyuan would then attain enlightenment as he wished, and on an auspicious day, he would confess his feelings to An Xiruo. The two would then express their heartfelt emotions to each other and become Daoist partners.

On their wedding day, blessings were bestowed from all directions, and heroes offered their congratulations. The scene was incredibly grand, and even the air was filled with a rich atmosphere of happiness.

Continuing along this timeline, Chen Qingyuan and An Xiruo might even have children. They spend their days either playing with their children, chatting and playing chess with friends, or going on outings with An Xiruo, living a happy and fulfilling life.

For example, he could mislead Chen Qingyuan into believing he had seen through illusion, instantly reaching the Emperor Realm, shattering Mu Cangyan's millions of years of painstaking planning, and eliminating all threats. Then, he could travel to the Qing Sect and return to An Xiruo's side...

Chen Qingyuan found it difficult to describe the terrifying power of the rules of the Myriad Dao Source Point using worldly language. However, he was certain that the fundamental rules of the Myriad Dao Source Point were absolutely capable of accomplishing these things.

Just as Chen Qingyuan was about to withdraw his hand, An Xiruo suddenly took a step forward, bringing the distance between them even closer. Moreover, his raised hand was only an inch away from An Xiruo's cheek.

She said, "Brother, what are you thinking about?"

Her figure and appearance were exactly the same as the original. Her voice was the most beautiful melody in the world to Chen Qingyuan, penetrating straight to his soul.

It was so real that Chen Qingyuan couldn't distinguish between illusion and reality.

Could it be that all these years I've spent in Tianyuan, and all these subsequent experiences were just a dream?

How can it be!

Logically speaking, Chen Qingyuan shouldn't question his past experiences. However, under the influence of the unknown rules of the Myriad Paths Source Point, these questions involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

"I have to go now."

After only a moment's hesitation, Chen Qingyuan withdrew his hand, maintaining as much distance as possible from An Xiruo in front of him. For safety's sake, he couldn't touch the person before him.

If Chen Qingyuan were truly dragged into an even more terrifying abyss of consciousness, the difficulty of regaining consciousness would undoubtedly increase significantly. Even if he eventually managed to wake up, it would have wasted a great deal of time.

She asked gently, "Where are you going?"

"Go to higher peaks."

Chen Qingyuan was determined.

Her eyes reflected Chen Qingyuan's image, and she asked again, "And then?"

Chen Qingyuan met his gaze and uttered his deepest wish: "To marry you."

This place, a special world constructed by unknown forces, froze in mid-air because of Chen Qingyuan's words, "I'll marry you."

An Xiruo seemed to be the real person, and Chen Qingyuan took in all the subtle changes in her expression.

The beautiful woman was overjoyed and speechless.

Before the person in front of him could reply, Chen Qingyuan shifted his gaze elsewhere. Then, he raised his left foot and took a step forward.

Standing in mid-air, heading towards the distance.

"Brother, I'm waiting for you to come back...and marry me."

An Xiruo watched Chen Qingyuan's receding figure, tears welling in her eyes, overwhelmed with joy, and looking forward to that day.

After walking for a while, Chen Qingyuan paused slightly.