Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

The space pirates of the "Black Shark" gang fled in disarray, leaving behind a scene of devastation and a chorus of wails.

Zhu Feifei transformed back into human form, wiping the blood from her face with the back of her hand. Her gaze fell on the massive "star crystal" ore that had been smashed by the "Black Shark" leader, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "This 'star crystal' is truly hard! Even my... no, Zhu Xinghe's fist was almost numb from the impact."

"What are you showing off for, you idiot!" Little White the Ringwraith transformed into a snow-white mechanical bird, landing lightly on Zhu Feifei's shoulder and tapping his head with its metal wings. "If you hadn't transformed, with your pathetic skills, you would have been beaten to a pulp long ago!"

Zhu Feifei was about to retort when Yue Ling's cool voice interrupted their bickering: "Lin Feng, take a few people to check the quality of the 'Star Crystal.' The rest of you, be on alert and pay attention to your surroundings!"

"Yes, General!" Lin Feng accepted the order and led several soldiers deeper into the mine.

Zhu Feifei followed, curiously examining the "star crystals" that emitted strange light. She thought to herself, "These treasures from the future world are truly amazing! If Monkey King saw these treasures, he'd be overjoyed!"

“These ‘star crystals’ are more than just pretty.” Yue Ling appeared beside Zhu Feifei at some point and pointed to the enormous “star crystal,” saying, “Legend has it that this mineral contains the energy of an ancient civilization, capable of enhancing the user’s abilities and even opening portals to different dimensions.”

Zhu Feifei was stunned. Looking at the "star crystals" that emitted a dreamlike blue light, he couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.

"Little White, is what she said true? Are these stones really that powerful?" he whispered to Little White, the Ringwraith.

"Who knows? I haven't seen them with my own eyes," said Little White Ringwraith dismissively. "However, the energy in these 'star crystals' is indeed very powerful. You'd better be careful and not touch them carelessly."

"Yes." Zhu Feifei nodded solemnly. Although he was greedy and lustful, he wouldn't dare to risk his life.

The team continued deeper into the mine, the air filled with strange energy fluctuations that were breathtaking. However, beneath this dreamlike beauty lurked a deadly danger.

"Ah—" Lin Feng, who was walking at the front, suddenly let out a shrill scream and staggered forward. His face turned ashen, his lips turned an eerie purple, and he clutched his chest in agony, as if he wanted to rip his heart out.

"Lin Feng, what's wrong?" Yue Ling quickly stepped forward, helped Lin Feng up, and asked anxiously.

"I...I..." Lin Feng struggled to speak, but his voice was broken and his breathing was rapid, like a bellows.

Yue Ling, with her rich experience, immediately realized something was wrong. She abruptly retreated, shouting, "Poison! Everyone, evacuate immediately!"

However, it was too late.

A thick, green, poisonous fog erupted from where Lin Feng had fallen, spreading rapidly through the air like a cunning venomous snake, instantly enveloping the entire mine. Rocks touched by the fog turned charred black instantly, emitting pungent white smoke.

"Cough cough... What is this..." A soldier coughed painfully after inhaling the poisonous fog. His face quickly turned bluish-purple, his body convulsed violently, horrific ulcers appeared on his skin, and bloody tears streamed from his eyes—a truly gruesome scene.

"It's poison gas! Put on your gas masks quickly!" Yue Ling ordered hastily, but she herself had already inhaled a large amount of poison gas because she was closest to the toxic fog.

Zhu Feifei also felt dizzy, but he endured the discomfort and pulled Yue Ling behind him, using his body to block most of the poisonous fog.

"General Yue, are you alright?" Zhu Feifei asked with concern, her voice trembling slightly. "Quick...quick, put on your gas mask!"

Yue Ling shook her head. Her body was beginning to weaken, and her vision was blurring. "I...I'm fine...You...you should go..."

"No, I can't leave you behind!" Zhu Feifei said firmly, her eyes shining with determination. "Let's go together!"

As he spoke, he tried to help Yue Ling up, but found that her body was already limp and powerless, and she was completely unable to stand.

"Cough cough... Zhu Xinghe... Don't worry about me... You go quickly..." Yue Ling's voice grew weaker and weaker, her face was as pale as paper, and her lips had turned a terrifying purple.

"You idiot, run! This poisonous fog is too potent; none of us can hold out much longer!" Little White Ringwraith shouted anxiously, his voice filled with worry. "You can't help her if you stay here. Hurry to the 'Moonshadow' to find the antidote!"

Looking at the dying Yue Ling, Zhu Feifei was filled with despair and anguish. He held her tightly, unwilling to let go, "I won't abandon you! I will definitely save you!"

“It’s no use…this poisonous fog…there’s no antidote…” Yue Ling said with difficulty, her voice so weak it was almost inaudible. “You…you should go…don’t…sacrifice yourself in vain for me…”

"No, there must be a way!" Zhu Feifei said unwillingly. He suddenly thought of the nine-bead bracelet. "Xiaobai, could this nine-bead bracelet......"

"You want to use 'Life Force'?" The Ringwraith White instantly understood his meaning, its voice filled with shock and worry. "Idiot! Are you crazy?! 'Life Force' is the fundamental energy that sustains your immortal body. If you consume too much, you might be annihilated! Are you really going to take such a huge risk for her?"

As Zhu Feifei watched Yue Ling's face gradually lose its vitality, her heart was filled with grief and despair.

"I...I can't care about anything else! I can't just watch her die!" Zhu Feifei's voice trembled, filled with determination. "Xiaobai, please...help me..."

The Ringwraith Xiaobai remained silent for a moment. She knew Zhu Feifei's personality well; once she made up her mind, it was difficult to change it.

"Sigh...you're such a fool..." Little White Ringwraith sighed, his voice filled with both helplessness and gratitude. "Alright, I'll help you, but you have to promise me you'll come back alive!"

Yue Ling's consciousness gradually blurred. She felt as if she were in an endless darkness, surrounded by deathly silence, with only the faint sound of her own heartbeat echoing in her ears.

Suddenly, a warm light illuminated the darkness, and Yue Ling saw a familiar figure standing in front of her. It was her father, the legendary hero of the Interstellar Federation—Yue Zhantian.

“Father…” Yue Ling called softly, her eyes filled with tears.

Yue Zhantian looked at her lovingly, reached out and gently stroked her cheek, "Yue'er, you've grown up..."

Yue Ling burst into tears and threw herself into her father's arms, sobbing as she recounted her longing and grievances over the years.

"Father, I miss you so much... I'm so tired..."

Yue Zhantian gently patted her back, comforting her, "Yue'er, I know you've had a hard time, but you are my daughter. You must be strong. You bear the heavy responsibility of protecting the Earth..."

"But...I'm so lonely...I really want...a home..." Yue Ling said, her voice filled with longing.

Yue Zhantian's figure gradually blurred and disappeared into the light.

Then, another figure appeared in front of Yue Ling. It was a tall and handsome man with deep eyes, a warm smile, and an aura that made her feel safe and secure.

"Zhu... Zhu Xinghe..." Yue Ling called softly, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

"Yueling, don't be afraid, I'm here with you..." Zhu Feifei looked at her tenderly, reached out and gently wiped away her tears.

A warmth and happiness she had never felt before welled up in Yue Ling's heart. She reached out, wanting to grasp Zhu Feifei's hand, but his figure shattered like a bubble and disappeared before her eyes.

"No...don't leave me...Zhu Xinghe..." Yue Ling cried out in despair, her voice filled with pain and longing, "I...I love you..."

Inside the mine, a green, poisonous fog permeated the air like a ghost, emitting a pungent sulfurous odor. Rocks touched by the fog instantly turned charred black, emitting plumes of acrid white smoke. Soldiers collapsed to the ground, groaning in agony; their skin began to fester, and blood streamed from their eyes—a truly gruesome sight.

Zhu Feifei held Yue Ling's hand tightly, his eyes filled with love and reluctance. His body emitted a faint golden light, enveloping Yue Ling in a warm cocoon of light, as if he were fighting against death for her life.

"Xiaobai, please... help me..." Zhu Feifei's voice trembled, as if she were begging for mercy from fate.

The Ringwraith, transformed into a white mechanical bird, anxiously circled around Moonlight, its eyes glistening with tears.

"You idiot..." she choked out, "You...you really...want to do this...?"

Zhu Feifei did not answer. He closed his eyes and concentrated all his mental energy on the nine-bead bracelet, mobilizing the most primal life force.

"Buzz—" The nine-bead bracelet emitted a soft sound, and a jade-green light flowed out from the bracelet, like a spring of life, slowly flowing into Yue Ling's body.

Zhu Feifei's face instantly turned pale, sweat poured down his face, and his body trembled as if he might collapse at any moment. But he gritted his teeth and persevered, continuously channeling his "life force" into Yue Ling's body until he felt his consciousness begin to fade...

Yue Ling slowly opened her eyes. She saw Zhu Feifei's pale face and the beads of sweat on her forehead, and she also felt the warm life force flowing into her body.

“Zhu Xinghe…” She smiled weakly, her eyes filled with gratitude and love, “You… how could you be so foolish…”

"Silly girl, I'm so glad you're alright..." Zhu Feifei smiled, though her face was pale, her eyes still gentle. "I promised you... I would protect you..."

"But...you'll die..." Yue Ling's tears flowed uncontrollably, her voice filled with heartache, "I'm not worth you...giving so much for me..."

"Don't say that..." Zhu Feifei gently wiped away her tears, her voice weak but firm, "I...I like you...I'd do anything for you..."

This was the first time Zhu Feifei had said "I like you" to Yue Ling. His voice was soft, but full of sincerity and determination.

Yue Ling's heart was deeply touched. She looked into Zhu Feifei's eyes, which were filled with love and gratitude.

"I...like you too..." she whispered, her voice trembling, "Zhu Xinghe..."

Their eyes met in mid-air, as if transcending time and space, conveying boundless love. In this life-or-death moment, they finally confessed their feelings to each other, unaware that this might be their final farewell...