Floating life reflects two lotuses

As the runic device fully activated, the entire secret realm began to tremble violently. Xiao Jinlian and Li Heng stood before the massive runic device, their tightly clasped hands trembling slightly. Their souls were intimately connected to this power, constantly being torn apart and reformed with each impact. The surrounding air was as sharp as a blade, almost unbearable.

"We must hold on, the seal cannot fail." Li Heng's voice was almost torn apart by the vibration, but he remained unwavering. He could feel Xiao Jinlian's exhaustion and pain, but this was not the time to retreat; it was their final moment, when they had to give it their all.

Xiao Jinlian took a deep breath, her gaze fixed on the runic device before her. She knew that the choice she made at this moment concerned the future of the entire ancient timeline, and whether she and Li Heng could completely break free from the shackles of the Luo Yuan contract. "Li Heng, if we succeed, everything will return to normal. If we fail—"

“We’ll face it together.” Li Heng interrupted her, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes. “Whether it’s life or death, or a curse, we will never be apart.”

His unwavering resolve stirred Xiao Jinlian's heart, and her eyes welled up with tears. She remained silent, simply nodding gently. She knew this was not only his promise to her, but also the tacit understanding they had forged through countless trials together.

The energy of the runic device began to accumulate rapidly, and beams of blazing light converged from all directions toward the center of the device. As the final energy gathered, the faintly visible runes in the air began to spin at an incredible speed, like a giant vortex, devouring everything around them.

Xiao Jinlian took a deep breath and placed her palm on the core of the runic device. She could feel the immense power emanating from the device pressing down on her body, her soul almost detaching from her body. But she did not back down; instead, she immersed her soul deeply within it, striving to merge with this power.

"Li Heng, are you ready?" she asked, her voice soft but filled with unwavering determination.

“Anytime.” Li Heng’s hand rested firmly on her shoulder, his gaze unwavering. He knew that at this moment, they would face together the ultimate test of the ancient curse.

Just as the two were completely absorbed in their work, the rune device finally reached its peak energy output. With the final convergence of energy, Xiao Jinlian and Li Heng's souls, like two pillars of light, passed through the vortex of runes and entered a new realm.

A sharp pain surged through Xiao Jinlian, as if her soul were being torn apart. But then, she felt an unprecedented tranquility. The pain slowly subsided, and her consciousness became increasingly clear. She saw Li Heng's figure appear in the air, tightly holding her hand. At that moment, their souls seemed to completely merge, becoming an inseparable whole.

"We succeeded," Li Heng said softly, his eyes filled with an unprecedented sense of ease and relief.

Xiao Jinlian smiled slightly, her eyes filled with endless tenderness. Her hand gently touched Li Heng's face, and at that moment, all the pain and struggle seemed to have become a thing of the past. She knew that no matter what the future held, their souls had become one, and there was no longer any barrier between them.

As the light from the runic device faded, the energy of the entire secret realm began to stabilize, and the surrounding space returned to tranquility. The soul power of the ancient line was finally balanced, and the curse of the Luo Yuan Contract was completely sealed. Li Heng and Xiao Jinlian's souls were finally freed from their long-standing shackles and returned to their rightful freedom.

However, the price for completing the seal was heavy—Xiao Jinlian and Li Heng's souls were permanently bound together, unable to connect with other lives. Their existence was no longer limited by time and space, but they could never break free from each other's bond again.

Meanwhile, in the modern timeline, Chu Wanlian and Li Chenyao are also facing their final challenge. In the core area of ​​the laboratory, Chu Wanlian is working with Li Chenyao to decipher the final rune device, while behind the scenes, the laboratory's higher-ups are preparing to initiate the final soul-swapping ritual.

Chu Wanlian knew all too well that once this device was fully activated, the entire world would descend into chaos. Soul swapping would no longer be merely a change at the individual level, but a complete upheaval of the entire social structure, order, and resource allocation. Her and Li Chenyao's mission was not only to stop this plan, but also to ensure the sealing of the rune fragments.

"Li Chenyao, hurry! We only have one minute, we must stop them!" Chu Wanlian pressed a button on the instrument, trying to cut off the power.

“I know.” Li Chenyao’s gaze turned unusually calm. He quickly activated another program to cut off the energy flow of the rune device. However, at that moment, the laboratory door was suddenly pushed open, and several senior laboratory personnel rushed in, their faces filled with unwavering determination.

“You can’t stop us,” one of the high-ranking officials said with a sneer, his voice full of threat. “The power of the runes can no longer be controlled by humans. What we are going to create is a completely new world.”

"You're wrong!" Chu Wanlian turned around abruptly, a resolute glint in her eyes. "This is a betrayal of the human soul, a desecration of all life. Your plan must stop."

"You have no choice," the laboratory's higher-ups said, their voices growing more urgent. "Prepare for the ultimate ritual."

However, just as they were about to press the start button, Li Chenyao abruptly pressed another switch. The core of the runic device began to vibrate violently, and a blinding beam of light erupted. With the intense vibrations, the entire runic device in the laboratory began to collapse, and the fluctuations in current and energy plunged everyone into deep panic.

Chu Wanlian closed her eyes, feeling an immense pressure of energy, but she knew that with this final counterattack, the laboratory's plan would be completely over, and the cycle of souls would no longer be under control.

Behind all this, the fates of the ancient timeline and the modern timeline have finally intertwined.

Suddenly, the core of the runic device released a dazzling light, instantly engulfing Xiao Jinlian and Li Heng. The light surged in like a torrent, plunging the entire secret realm into darkness in an instant. Xiao Jinlian felt her consciousness being torn apart; her soul seemed to float within the light, unable to stay, unable to return.

"Xiao Jinlian!" Li Heng called out urgently, his voice filled with uncontrollable anxiety. In the light, he and Xiao Jinlian seemed to exist in two different worlds, the distance between them becoming insurmountable.

Xiao Jinlian struggled to open her eyes and saw Li Heng's figure being swallowed by the light. Her heart sank, and a strong emotion surged from the depths of her heart: "Li Heng... No! This can't be!"

However, her voice could not reach this space; her soul was already drawn by the power of the runic device, unable to extricate itself. She could feel Li Heng's pain, that silent despair that seemed to pierce through all barriers. Li Heng's cries from the depths of her heart strengthened her resolve once more.

"Li Heng, no matter what happens, I will never let you go!" Xiao Jinlian shouted, forcibly pulling herself back to reality.

At that moment, all the runes suddenly erupted with extreme brilliance, the entire space of the secret realm trembled violently, and all the rune veins began to reconnect, as if a massive soul was awakening. Xiao Jinlian could barely withstand this power; her body was impacted by the intense energy and was on the verge of collapse. But she held tightly to Li Heng's hand, preventing herself from falling.