Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

"She...she is...Empress Shangguan Wan'er!" The words of the spirit Xiaobai exploded in Zhu Feiyang's mind like a thunderclap, leaving him completely stunned.

"What?! She... how could she be here?!" Zhu Feiyang asked incredulously, his heart pounding as if it were about to burst out of his chest.

"How should I know! You idiot, you got yourself into this mess, so you have to deal with it yourself!" Xiao Bai said irritably, her tone full of schadenfreude. "But speaking of which, this Empress is really persistent! She's even followed me to this world!"

Zhu Feiyang was on the verge of tears. He never imagined he would encounter the Empress of the Women's Kingdom again on a modern university campus. Was this a tragic fate or just a coincidence?

He was in a state of utter confusion, unsure how to face Su Yue, or rather, how to face Shangguan Wan'er.

For the next few days, Zhu Feiyang avoided Su Yue, afraid to meet her for fear that his identity would be exposed.

However, Su Yue seemed to know that he was avoiding her, and always appeared where he was.

Zhu Feiyang could see Su Yue everywhere—in the library, in the cafeteria, on the playground…

She always smiled at him, her eyes full of tenderness and concern, as if nothing had happened.

Zhu Feiyang felt uneasy under Su Yue's gaze. He felt like prey being targeted by a hunter, and could be captured at any moment.

"You idiot, why are you hiding? You haven't done anything wrong!" said Little White Ringwraith. "You should take the initiative and test her intentions!"

"Take the initiative? I...I dare not..." Zhu Feiyang said timidly, "I...I'm afraid she'll recognize me..."

"You idiot! You're such a coward!" Little White said with exasperation. "You're supposed to be Marshal Tianpeng, how did you become so timid and cowardly?"

Zhu Feiyang's face turned red from Xiaobai's scolding. He took a deep breath and finally mustered up the courage to take the initiative to talk to Su Yue.

He went to the student council office, only to find that Su Yue was not there.

"Where did Senior Su Yue go?" Zhu Feiyang asked the other members of the student council.

"Senior Su Yue went to the rehearsal for the school anniversary gala," a girl replied.

Zhu Feiyang arrived at the school auditorium and saw Su Yue standing on the stage, rehearsing a dance.

She wore a long white dress and danced gracefully, like a fairy descending to earth, breathtakingly beautiful.

Zhu Feiyang looked at Su Yue, his heart filled with complex emotions. He admired her beauty, feared her identity, and worried that she would recognize him.

He hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to go forward and acknowledge her.

“Wan’er…” Zhu Feiyang walked up to Su Yue and said softly.

Su Yue stopped dancing when she heard Zhu Feiyang's voice. She turned around, looked at Zhu Feiyang, and her eyes were full of surprise.

"What...what did you call me?" she asked.

"Wan'er, you...you don't remember me?" Zhu Feiyang asked. "I am...Zhu Feifei..."

Su Yue looked at Zhu Feiyang, a complex light flashing in her eyes.

"Feifei? You are...you are...Pig...Pigsy?" she asked tentatively.

Zhu Feiyang nodded. "I am Zhu Feifei, and also... Zhu Bajie..."

"It really is you!" Su Yue excitedly hugged Zhu Feiyang. "I've finally found you!"

"Wan'er, you...you...how did you get here?" Zhu Feiyang asked, still unable to believe that he would encounter the Queen of the Women's Kingdom again on a modern university campus.

"It's a long story..." Su Yue sighed and said, "I...I was reincarnated into this world and became Su Yue..."

"Reincarnation?" Zhu Feiyang was even more puzzled. "Then... do you still remember the Kingdom of Women?"

“I…I remember everything…” Su Yue said, “I remember you, I remember the Kingdom of Women, I remember everything between us…”

Zhu Feiyang looked at Su Yue, his heart filled with emotion and joy. He never expected that he would see her again and hear her voice again.

"Wan'er, I...I miss you so much..." Zhu Feiyang said affectionately.

"Feifei, I missed you so much too..." Su Yue hugged Zhu Feiyang tightly, "I've been looking for you for so long..."

The two embraced tightly, as if trying to melt each other.

"Ahem..." An untimely sound rang out.

The two quickly separated and turned to look, only to see Lin Xiaoxiao standing at the door, looking at them with a surprised expression.

"Xiaoxiao, you... why are you here?" Zhu Feiyang asked awkwardly.

"I...I came to find Feiyang..." Lin Xiaoxiao lowered her head, her voice tinged with disappointment, "I...I..."

She watched Zhu Feiyang and Su Yue embracing tightly, her heart filled with bitterness and jealousy.

She turned and ran away.

"Xiaoxiao!" Zhu Feiyang hurriedly chased after her.

"Feifei, wait for me!" Su Yue also chased after her.

The three chased each other on campus, creating a peculiar scene.

Zhu Feiyang caught up with Lin Xiaoxiao, grabbed her hand, and asked anxiously, "Xiaoxiao, what... what's wrong?"

Lin Xiaoxiao shook off Zhu Feiyang's hand, looked at him with teary eyes, and asked, "What...what is your relationship with Senior Su Yue?"

Zhu Feiyang hesitated for a moment, unsure how to explain. He couldn't very well tell Lin Xiaoxiao that Su Yue was the Empress of the Women's Kingdom, and that they had once had a fleeting affair, could he?

"I...I..." Zhu Feiyang stammered, unable to speak.

Just then, Su Yue caught up. Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao's tear-streaked face, her heart tightened, and she quickly asked, "Xiaoxiao, what's wrong? What happened?"

Lin Xiaoxiao did not answer Su Yue; she just looked at Zhu Feiyang, her eyes filled with grievance and disappointment.

"Feiyang, you...you tell me, what exactly is your relationship with her?" Lin Xiaoxiao asked again, her voice trembling with tears.

Zhu Feiyang took a deep breath; he knew he could no longer hide it.

"Xiaoxiao, I...she and I...we used to be lovers..." Zhu Feiyang said with difficulty, "But...but that's all in the past..."

"Lovers?!" Lin Xiaoxiao was struck dumb by Zhu Feiyang's words. She never imagined that her best male friend, whom she had always relied on and trusted, had been lovers with her beloved senior!

She covered her face, cried, and ran away.

"Xiaoxiao!" Zhu Feiyang wanted to chase after her, but Su Yue stopped him.

"Let her have some peace and quiet," Su Yue said. "There are some things she needs time to accept."

As Zhu Feiyang watched Lin Xiaoxiao's departing figure, his heart was filled with self-reproach and guilt. He knew that he had hurt Lin Xiaoxiao, and he had also hurt Su Yue.

"Wan'er, I... what should I do?" Zhu Feiyang asked in anguish, "I... I don't want to hurt any of them..."

Su Yue looked at Zhu Feiyang, her eyes filled with tenderness and understanding.

“Feifei, I know you're in a difficult position, but matters of the heart can't be forced,” Su Yue said. “You… you must follow your heart.”

Zhu Feiyang fell silent, unsure of what to do. He admired Lin Xiaoxiao's innocence and cuteness, but he couldn't let go of his past feelings for Su Yue/Shangguan Wan'er.

"Xiaobai, what... what should I do?" Zhu Feiyang asked in his mind.

"You idiot, you're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?" Little White Ringwraith said irritably. "I can't help you with matters of the heart! You...you...you have to make the decision yourself!"

For the next few days, Zhu Feiyang was caught in a dilemma. He didn't know how to face Lin Xiaoxiao and Su Yue, and he was even more unsure how to handle this complicated love triangle.

He tried to explain to Lin Xiaoxiao, but she refused to forgive him. She felt that Zhu Feiyang had deceived her and betrayed their friendship.

He also tried to communicate with Su Yue/Shangguan Wan'er, but Su Yue remained silent. She seemed unwilling to interfere in Zhu Feiyang's love life, but the look in her eyes when she looked at Zhu Feiyang always carried a hint of sadness.

Zhu Feiyang was filled with pain and torment. He felt like a person trapped in a maze, unable to find a way out.

One evening, Zhu Feiyang was walking alone on campus. He looked up at the stars in the night sky, feeling lost and confused.

"What should I do?" he muttered to himself.

Just then, a gentle voice came from behind him: "Feiyang".

Zhu Feiyang turned around and saw Su Yue standing behind him, holding a book in her hand.

“Wan’er…” Zhu Feiyang looked at Su Yue, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Feifei, let's talk," Su Yue said.

The two went to a quiet corner on campus and sat down.

“Feifei, I know you’re in a difficult position, but you can’t go on like this,” Su Yue said. “You… you have to make a choice.”

"Wan'er, I...I don't know what to choose..." Zhu Feiyang said painfully, "I...I like Xiaoxiao, but...but I can't let you go either..."

Su Yue looked at Zhu Feiyang, her eyes filled with tenderness and understanding.

“Feifei, I know how you feel about me, but… but that’s all in the past,” Su Yue said. “I… right now I just want to… silently protect you…”

"Wan'er..." Zhu Feiyang looked at Su Yue with emotion, "You...you..."

"Feifei, promise me you won't hurt Xiaoxiao again," Su Yue said. "She...she's a good girl, she...she deserves your love and care."

Zhu Feiyang nodded, "I...I will..."

"Feifei, I... I have to go back," Su Yue said. "My time... is running out..."

"You want to go back? Go back where?" Zhu Feiyang asked in surprise.

"Back...back to where I belong..." Su Yue smiled mysteriously, "Goodbye, Feifei..."

After Su Yue finished speaking, she turned and left.

Zhu Feiyang watched Su Yue's departing figure, his heart filled with reluctance and longing.

He knew that his relationship with Su Yue/Shangguan Wan'er might really be over...