Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

In that secret room, Xiao Yi's eyes burned with determination. Despite his physical weakness and the deep exhaustion of his soul, he resolutely decided to try the forbidden art of time travel once again. His previous conversation with the Guardian of Time and Space reverberated in his mind, but his longing for and love for Li Lingyuan surged like a surging tide, instantly drowning any hesitation.

With trembling hands, he began to draw the runes again. Every stroke was filled with his whole heart and soul. Sweat dripped from his forehead, leaving a dark mark on the ground. The runes shone with a faint blue light, as if responding to his determination, but also as if warning of the impending danger. Xiao Yi took a deep breath, suppressing the discomfort in his body, and placed the collected spiritual objects one by one in the key positions of the formation. The Lingxi Horn exuded a warm luster, the Youmeng Stone shone with a dreamy light, the Meteorite Iron had a cold metallic texture, and the Ice Spirit Flower emitted a hint of chill.

He slowly stood up, his legs trembling slightly from weakness. Xiao Yi summoned the remaining spiritual energy within him and began to chant the ancient, obscure incantation. As he chanted, the air in the chamber seemed to solidify, the pressure gradually increasing, making it difficult to breathe. Light shot up from the formation, enveloping Xiao Yi, his figure looming in the light.

His soul once again served as a fuse, continuously draining life force from his body and injecting it into the formation. Xiao Yi's face grew increasingly pale, his lips bloodless, and his body began to falter. But his gaze remained fixed on the center of the formation. The space there began to distort, and a crack gradually appeared. Through the crack, the scene of the modern world gradually became clear. He saw Li Lingyuan sitting in a bright room, facing a computer screen, his eyes filled with loneliness.

"Ling Yuan..." Xiao Yi used up his last bit of strength to call out her name, his voice weak but full of affection. He tried to take a step forward, stepping into the gap leading to the modern world, but at this moment, his body had reached its limit.

Suddenly, a strong feeling of dizziness washed over Xiao Yi. He felt his vision go black and the world spin. His legs could no longer support his weight, and he slowly fell to the ground. In the moment he lost consciousness, he watched the newly opened rift in time and space slowly close before his eyes, his heart filled with endless despair and resentment.

In the imperial chambers, the maids and eunuchs serving Xiao Yi waited anxiously. They knew his majesty's actions were extremely dangerous, but they were powerless to stop him. A powerful energy surge erupted from the secret chamber, followed by a deadly silence. Everyone was startled, a sense of foreboding washing over them.

"Your Majesty..." A young eunuch bravely pushed open the door to the secret room. The scene before him made his eyes widen in horror. Xiao Yi collapsed to the ground, the runes around him dimming, and spiritual objects scattered all over the floor. With trembling legs, the young eunuch quickly ran to Xiao Yi's side and reached out to check his breath.

"Someone come quickly! His Majesty has fainted!" The little eunuch's cry echoed in the silent palace.

Soon, the imperial physicians hurried over. They gathered around Xiao Yi, intensively examining him. However, Xiao Yi's pulse was extremely weak and disordered, and his spiritual energy was surging wildly, as if out of control. The physicians' faces were solemn, and they exchanged helpless glances.

"Your Majesty's forced use of forbidden techniques has caused great damage to your body and has also impacted your soul. We can only use medicine to stabilize Your Majesty's condition, but whether you can wake up depends on Your Majesty's luck." The imperial doctors shook their heads helplessly and said.

Upon hearing this, the palace maids and eunuchs all knelt down and wept. They silently prayed in their hearts that His Majesty would wake up soon and overcome this difficult time.

In his coma, Xiao Yi's soul seemed to drift in a chaotic void. He saw the scene of his first meeting with Li Lingyuan: it was in a royal garden full of blooming flowers. Li Lingyuan, dressed in a pale pink dress, was as beautiful as a fairy. The moment their eyes met, it was as if time stopped, and the seeds of love were quietly planted in that moment.

Then he saw them fighting side by side on the battlefield. Li Lingyuan, sword in hand, dashing bravely and fearlessly against the enemy. They supported and protected each other, their bond growing deeper through the baptism of blood and fire.

However, these beautiful memories were gradually swallowed by darkness, and Xiao Yi fell into endless pain and struggle. He felt as if he was trapped in a dark abyss, unable to extricate himself. He wanted to call out Li Lingyuan's name, to grasp at that glimmer of hope, but found himself powerless.

After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Yi's fingers moved slightly. The maid guarding the bed noticed this change and shouted in surprise, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty has moved!"

Upon hearing this, the imperial doctors rushed forward to check. Xiao Yi slowly opened his eyes, and what came into view were the anxious faces of the people. His throat was dry, and he asked with difficulty, "I...what's wrong?"

The imperial physician quickly replied, "Your Majesty, you collapsed to the ground after forcibly performing a forbidden technique and have been unconscious for a long time. Your Majesty's injuries are extremely serious and require careful care."

Xiao Yi nodded slightly. The scene of his failed time travel flashed through his mind, and a sharp pain came over him. He knew that his body was extremely weak, but his longing for Li Lingyuan did not diminish in the slightest.

"Help me up." Xiao Yi struggled to get up.

The palace maids and eunuchs tried to dissuade him, but Xiao Yi's eyes were firm, so they had to carefully help him up. Xiao Yi sat on the bed, looking at the sky outside the window, and secretly vowed in his heart that no matter what the cost, he would try to travel through time again and reunite with Li Lingyuan.

In the days that followed, Xiao Yi recuperated in the palace. He took daily medications carefully prepared by the imperial physicians, diligently trying to regain his strength. However, his condition showed no visible improvement. He knew that in his current state, re-using the forbidden technique would be a recipe for death.

So, Xiao Yi began searching for another method of time travel. He ordered his men to search the palace's library for any books and texts that might pertain to time travel. Palace maids and eunuchs busily moved through the library, searching through each book. Finally, they found an ancient secret book that described a method for traveling through time and space using a magical artifact.

Upon learning this, Xiao Yi felt a glimmer of hope. He immediately dispatched a team to search for the artifact mentioned in the secret book. It was said that the artifact was hidden in a mysterious ruin, a place fraught with danger and challenges. Without hesitation, Xiao Yi dispatched his most elite guards to explore.

The Guards embarked on a journey fraught with uncertainty. They traversed dense forests, crossed turbulent rivers, and scaled towering mountains. In the forests, they encountered ferocious beasts and treacherous traps; in the rivers, they nearly were swept away by the raging currents; in the mountains, they faced inclement weather and steep trails. Yet, they never gave up, steadfast in their loyalty to His Majesty and their unwavering faith in their mission.

Finally, the guards found the artifact within an ancient ruin. It was a longsword radiating golden light, its blade engraved with mysterious runes. The guards carefully brought the artifact back to the palace and presented it to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi took the artifact and felt its immense power. Following the instructions in the secret manual, he began researching how to use it to travel through time and space. He delved into it day and night, experimenting endlessly. However, this method was also fraught with difficulty and challenges. The artifact's power was difficult to control, and the slightest misstep could lead to catastrophic consequences.

But Xiao Yi didn't retreat. In the palace courtyard, he practiced the steps of time travel over and over again. Although his body was weak, his eyes always showed determination and perseverance. Every failure made him understand more deeply the power of the artifact and the mystery of time travel.

Throughout this process, Xiao Yi constantly reflected on his actions. He knew that his journey through time and space could cause serious damage to the order of time and space, but he simply couldn't bear the pain of separation from Li Lingyuan. In his heart, he silently apologized to time and space, hoping to be forgiven.

As Xiao Yi delved deeper into the artifact, he gradually found some clues. He discovered that the artifact's power needed to be in harmony with his soul power in order to successfully open the gate of time and space. So, he began to cultivate his soul power, trying to make his soul purer and stronger.

He practiced in seclusion in his secret chamber, eliminating all external interference. His soul gradually grew stronger during his practice, and his compatibility with the artifact became increasingly stronger. Xiao Yi knew that he was one step closer to a successful crossover, but he also knew that the road ahead was still full of unknown dangers.

In between training sessions, Xiao Yi would think of Li Lingyuan. He imagined her life in the modern world, wondering if she was missing him too. This longing was like a double-edged sword, giving him strength but also causing him unbearable pain.

Finally, on a full-moon night, Xiao Yi felt that his soul power had reached its peak. Holding the artifact, he ascended to the high platform of the imperial palace. Moonlight shone upon him, and the artifact radiated a dazzling light. Xiao Yi took a deep breath, summoning all his strength, and infused his soul power into the artifact.

The artifact sensed Xiao Yi's power, and the runes on the sword instantly illuminated. A huge golden light shot up into the sky, enveloping Xiao Yi. Space began to distort in the light, and a portal in time and space slowly opened. Xiao Yi looked at the door leading to the present, his heart filled with excitement and anticipation.

However, just as he was about to step into the gate of time and space, a strong resistance suddenly surged from inside the gate. Xiao Yi was startled and increased his power output, but the resistance became stronger and stronger.

"No!" Xiao Yi shouted angrily, unwilling to accept defeat. He used all his strength to try to break through the resistance. But in the end, his strength was no match for the powerful resistance.

The gate of time and space slowly closed before his eyes, and Xiao Yi collapsed to the ground, powerless. He stared at the moon in the sky, his heart filled with despair and helplessness. He didn't know how many more hardships he would have to endure before he could reunite with Li Lingyuan.