Floating life reflects two lotuses

Li Heng's eyes widened; he could hardly believe his eyes. Xiao Jinlian's will was so unwavering, as if she were no longer her own body, but an entity perfectly aligned with his. Her soul was inextricably linked to his, inseparable.

"Xiao Jinlian!" Li Heng called out again, his surging emotions almost making him lose his mind. He reached out, trying to touch her, but could only watch her figure grow further and further away.

“We’re out of time. We must complete the seal.” Xiao Jinlian gritted her teeth, feeling the final blow of the rune’s power brewing. Her soul was almost instantly crushed into pieces, yet she still refused to give up. Li Heng’s pain intertwined with hers, as if the entire world was paying the price for their perseverance.

In that final moment, Xiao Jinlian used all her strength to embed the last fragment of the rune into the center of the device. Instantly, the energy of the entire secret realm erupted, illuminating the endless darkness. Xiao Jinlian's figure gradually dissipated, leaving behind a serene radiance.

“Li Heng, remember…” Her voice echoed in the air, like a distant echo.

Tears welled in Li Heng's eyes. He knew that at this moment, what they had experienced surpassed all sacrifices and suffering. It was not only for sealing the Luo Yuan Contract, but also for that unwavering determination to defy fate.

However, just as he was about to take a step, the surrounding runes suddenly erupted with intense energy, and the entire space began to collapse. Li Heng closed his eyes tightly, as if he could feel Xiao Jinlian's soul beating in his heart, bravely resisting the shackles of fate.

In that instant, all the power merged into one—the seal on the runes was completed, and the Luo Yuan Contract was broken.

Meanwhile, in the modern timeline, Chu Wanlian and Li Chenyao were also in a tense moment. Inside the laboratory, the core of the massive runic device and database was operating at full speed, and the fluctuations of runic energy were becoming increasingly intense. Chu Wanlian's heart was racing, and she gripped Li Chenyao's arm tightly, sensing his shared anxiety and unease.

“We have no way out, Chu Wanlian.” Li Chenyao’s voice was full of determination. “If we don’t destroy this device, the whole world will be trapped in this uncontrollable cycle of souls.”

Chu Wanlian nodded, her eyes filled with unwavering resolve, not fear. "No matter the cost, we must stop this disaster."

She took a deep breath and quickly analyzed every step of the process in the laboratory. Those enormous runic devices resembled a complex machine, converting human souls into data in an endless loop. Each data chain represented the fate of countless souls, and the freedom and lives of these souls would be exploited under the control of this machine.

“Li Chenyao, we must destroy it,” Chu Wanlian said calmly, her eyes flashing with an undeniable determination.

Li Chenyao looked at her deeply, his eyes filled with respect and love. "We'll finish this together," he said, and began to attack the key nodes of the laboratory with all his might, attempting to break the control chain of the soul by destroying the core device.

A violent explosion rang out, and the equipment throughout the laboratory began to shake violently. The light from the runic device became even more dazzling, and the shockwave almost engulfed everything.

With the complete collapse of the device, Xiao Jinlian and Li Heng finally completed the seal, while Chu Wanlian and Li Chenyao in the modern timeline also successfully destroyed the core device of the laboratory, preventing the soul channel from being fully opened.

However, the price for all of this was extremely heavy. Whether it was the sacrifices of the ancient timeline or the struggles of the modern timeline, both left a deep mark. Everyone paid an unspeakable price for ending this catastrophe.

But fate, in the end, does not move according to anyone's wishes; it continues to quietly turn with every choice, waiting for the beginning of a new chapter.

The breakdown of the Luo Yuan Contract, the success of the rune seal, the convergence of modern and ancient powers, and the final sacrifice and salvation unfold a new chapter. Everything seems to have reached an irreversible end, while countless unsolved mysteries remain.

"Can we truly change our fate?" Xiao Jinlian's voice echoed in the distant sky, and the only answer she received was the endless wind and silence.

The light from the runic device grew increasingly intense, as if Xiao Jinlian's soul was being pulled into an unknown abyss, surrounded by indescribable darkness and an endless sense of oppression. Her consciousness gradually blurred, and everything seemed to be collapsing, but she still struggled with all her might to remain conscious.

"Li Heng..." she whispered, her voice barely a whisper, but even in the darkness, her soul could still feel that familiar warmth. His presence seemed to be her only refuge.

However, all of this seemed to be out of control. The power of the runic device was no longer just about sealing curses; it had transcended its original function, beginning to erode their souls, and even their bodies could not escape the surging fluctuations of this power.

"Xiao Jinlian, don't be afraid, remember every path we've walked together." Li Heng's voice came, deep and firm, as if a warm power was flowing into the depths of her soul.

Xiao Jinlian opened her eyes with all her might, and her consciousness slowly returned. She saw Li Heng, standing in front of her, his eyes filled with determination and sacrifice.

"Li Heng, I can't lose you." Her voice was choked with sobs, but an indescribable strength welled up inside her.

Li Heng smiled slightly and reached out to gently stroke her face: "Xiao Jinlian, I knew long ago that you would be my final choice. As long as our hearts are connected, we can be together no matter where we are."

In that brief instant, Xiao Jinlian felt not the fear of death, but an unprecedented peace. Her soul and Li Heng's soul seemed to be free of any obstacles; their destinies were already inextricably intertwined. She no longer needed to escape, no longer needed to struggle; she only needed to trust her own heart and trust Li Heng.

“I am willing to bear all of this.” Xiao Jinlian’s voice was low and firm, her eyes shining with a resolute light.

Just as she finished speaking, the rune device suddenly emitted a deafening roar, and the entire secret realm seemed to tremble, as if the foundation of the world was beginning to collapse.

"Li Heng, the seal must be completed!" Xiao Jinlian turned around abruptly, firmly grasping the other end of the rune device, and intense energy enveloped her and Li Heng's bodies.

As the two exerted their combined strength, the light from the runic device suddenly surged, filling the previously dark space with a dazzling white light. This light was not only the power to seal the curse, but also contained the transmission of their reluctance and faith between them.

“We will bear this price together.” Li Heng’s voice was low and almost disappeared in the light, but it was so clear and powerful in Xiao Jinlian’s heart.

Finally, the light from the runic device grew increasingly intense until it completely engulfed the entire secret realm, eventually dissipating into silence. Xiao Jinlian and Li Heng's figures gradually vanished within this light, as if entering a completely new space-time, and their souls finally found true peace.

Meanwhile, in the modern-day laboratory, Chu Wanlian and Li Chenyao were facing their final battle. The atmosphere in the entire laboratory was tense and heavy. The energy of the rune device had reached its peak, and the screens in the laboratory flickered with an eerie light, displaying the final connection between the rune fragments and the soul channel.

"Chu Wanlian, we must destroy it." Li Chenyao's voice was full of determination as he gripped the tools in his hand, preparing for the final crack.

"I know." Chu Wanlian took a deep breath, her gaze fixed on the runic device in front of her. Everything had reached its final, crucial moment. She knew that if the core device of the laboratory could not be completely destroyed, the modern world would be plunged into unpredictable disaster.

However, at that moment, the laboratory's energy began to fluctuate wildly, the rune device emitted a violent vibration, the energy backlash began to spread, and the surrounding equipment exploded one after another, filling the entire laboratory with a dangerous atmosphere.

"Quick, get out of here!" Li Chenyao grabbed Chu Wanlian without hesitation and pushed her into a refuge room on the side.

"That's not enough, we must destroy it completely!" Chu Wanlian gritted her teeth, her eyes flashing with determination.

She and Li Chenyao knew that this battle wasn't just about preventing the rune portal from opening, but also about fighting for the last hope for the sacrifices of the ancient timeline and the world they loved. Every second of delay meant the approach of disaster.

Their hearts raced, their bodies could barely withstand the rapidly rising energy around them, but they persevered, knowing that no matter the cost, they had to completely destroy this evil laboratory.

After a brief silence, Chu Wanlian pressed the final button. A dazzling light erupted from the runic device, instantly plunging the entire laboratory into a vortex of destruction. All the equipment, the runic device, and even the entire building were reduced to ashes in that instant.

Chu Wanlian and Li Chenyao stood closely together amidst the collapsed ruins, their eyes filled with determination and unyielding spirit.

"It's all finally over," Chu Wanlian said softly, her eyes showing a hint of weariness, but also a sense of relief.

“Yes, finally.” Li Chenyao nodded, looked at her deeply, his eyes full of respect and affection.

With the complete destruction of the rune device, the soul order of the modern world was restored to balance, and the sacrifice of Xiao Jinlian and Li Heng brought about the complete liberation of the two timelines.

Although Xiao Jinlian and Li Heng's souls completely disappeared in the ancient timeline, their love and faith are forever etched in the river of time. In the modern timeline, Chu Wanlian and Li Chenyao stand on the ruins, quietly gazing into the distance, knowing in their hearts that a new world has quietly begun.

They looked at each other, their eyes filled with a silent vow—no matter what the future held, they would walk hand in hand to protect the world that had been redeemed because of them.