Sludge suction system

Hua Yu stood to the side, tears streaming down her face. Her heart felt as if countless fine needles were piercing it, the pain spreading throughout her body. Her hands were clenched tightly against her chest, her nails digging deep into her palms, yet she felt no pain. Her eyes were fixed on Lan Yun, wanting to rush forward and stop it all, but she was held in place by an invisible force, forced to watch helplessly as her beloved gradually faded away before her eyes. She recalled their first encounter, that unintentional glance that ignited this unforgettable love, now destined to end in this cruel ritual. Her heart felt as if it were being torn to pieces, the pain suffocating her.

Hua Yu could only stand silently atop the sacred mountain, letting the howling wind tear at her hair and clothes. She stood like a resolute statue, her posture upright and unwavering in the eye of the storm. The moment the fragment of the giant fish totem touched her, it seemed to be awakened by an ancient and mysterious power, instantly radiating a deep, eerie blue light. Then, it disintegrated into countless fine, thread-like rays of light, like shimmering starlight, carrying a cold and unknown aura, rushing towards her chest.

The instant the totem fragment merged with her, Hua Yu felt a surge of powerful, unfamiliar energy coursing through her body, like a raging torrent attempting to breach its banks. Simultaneously, a sharp, piercing pain, as if struck by a bolt of lightning, pierced her mind, nearly causing her to lose her footing. Then, the mysterious system, Xiao Zha, which had been hidden deep within her consciousness, was abruptly awakened. The previously dull and lifeless system interface, now illuminated by the rising sun, shimmered with vibrant yet elusive runes and light. These complex and intricate patterns rapidly intertwined and danced, seemingly cautiously probing and merging with the power of the totem fragment, ultimately resonating to create a mysterious and ancient symphony that transcended the boundaries of time and space.

As the fusion of their powers reached its peak, a strange fluctuation suddenly rippled before Hua Yu, and a phantom of the Xuan Tian Mirror, formed from converging light, slowly emerged. The phantom radiated a soft and mysterious light, and its surface reflected the mountains, rivers, fields, and villages of the Great Fish Kingdom. The once barren and bleak land, illuminated by the phantom's light, gradually regained its vitality. Clear springs gushed forth from the dried-up riverbeds, rushing towards the distance; tender green shoots broke through the soil in the desolate fields, growing and spreading at a visible speed; withered trees were rejuvenated, their branches and leaves flourishing, vibrant with green. The entire Great Fish Kingdom seemed to be infused with new energy; the previously gloomy clouds in the sky were dispelled, and brilliant starlight poured down, reflecting the light on the ground and creating a dreamlike yet hopeful scene.

Just as the illusory light of the Xuan Tian Mirror blazed brightly, a tiny vortex began to appear at its center. The vortex rapidly expanded, and the surrounding space seemed to be violently twisted and deformed, as if being kneaded by an invisible giant hand. The air rippled like boiling oil, visible to the naked eye. A portal to another dimension, radiating a faint glow, slowly emerged from the chaotic void. Ancient and mysterious symbols were engraved on the portal frame. These symbols seemed to possess a life of their own, faintly shimmering, echoing the brilliance of the Xuan Tian Mirror illusion and the totem fragments, as if softly whispering secret legends that transcend time and space, enticing her towards the unknown depths.

Hua Yu looked up at the door, shrouded in mystery and unknown. A fierce wind whipped the hair across her forehead, revealing bright, resolute eyes. Yet, beneath this resolve lay a deep fear and bewilderment about the unknown world. Her heart pounded, like a rapid drumbeat echoing in her chest, each beat striking her very soul. She knew that taking this step would mean a complete farewell to everything familiar. The laughter, tears, warmth, and love of the past would all be left behind, and what awaited her ahead was endless darkness and unpredictable uncertainties.

Her breathing became rapid and heavy, each breath of icy air carrying a chilling cold that traveled down her throat and into her lungs, causing her body to tremble involuntarily. But within this trembling, a power was quietly growing—an indomitable spirit and resistance against fate, a courageous exploration of the unknown. Hua Yu tried to calm the turbulent waves within her heart. She closed her eyes tightly, took a deep breath, and clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms; the slight stinging pain made her even more alert.

Bathed in the dazzling light, Hua Yu's figure appeared so small and fragile, like a drop in the ocean. Yet, her straight spine and resolute expression revealed the immense strength within her. She slowly lifted her foot, feeling as if countless hands had sprung from the ground beneath her, gripping her ankle tightly. Every movement felt like breaking free from invisible shackles, requiring all her strength. Step by step, she struggled towards the portal of time and space, her clothes fluttering wildly in the wind, as if cheering for her courage, or perhaps lamenting her impending departure.

When she finally reached the gate, Hua Yu stopped, her hand trembling slightly as she gently touched the faintly glowing symbols on the doorframe. The instant her fingertips touched the symbols, a weak current surged through her arm, bringing a slight tingling and numbing sensation, as if these symbols were messengers from another time, engaging in some intimate and mysterious contact and communication with her. She tilted her head slightly, gazing into the deep, endless darkness within the gate, a space that seemed to hold countless stars and secrets. Her eyes flickered with a mixture of fear of the unknown, anticipation for the new journey, and above all, a deep longing and attachment to this land and to her loved ones.

"Am I really leaving? Will I ever be able to come back?" Hua Yu's heart was in turmoil. Memories of her time with Lan Yun flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern—those gentle gazes, sweet words, and warm embraces—all transformed into sharp blades, tearing at her heart. But she also understood that her choice at this moment concerned the fate of the Great Fish Kingdom; it was a heavy and inescapable responsibility.

"Perhaps this is my destiny." Hua Yu sighed silently in her heart, tears welling up in her eyes, but she forced them back. She bit her lip slightly, straightened her back, and her eyes revealed a resolute look.

Then, Hua Yu resolutely took a step forward, crossing the threshold that symbolized a turning point in her destiny. The moment she stepped through the gate, a powerful force surged from all directions, tightly enveloping her body. She felt her body instantly become incredibly heavy, as if crushed by a thousand-pound boulder, every inch of her skin bearing immense pressure, seemingly about to be crushed. At the same time, a strong sense of dizziness washed over her, her vision blurred, and the world spun around her. Her legs became weak and powerless, as if she had lost the ability to support her body, and she nearly collapsed to the ground. But a stubborn force deep within her supported her, allowing her to endure the discomfort and continue forward. Every step was exceptionally difficult, as if wading through mud, each movement requiring tremendous effort. As she went deeper, the surrounding light became increasingly dazzling, almost blinding her; the light was like sharp swords, constantly assaulting her visual nerves. Hua Yu closed her eyes tightly and, with her indomitable will, walked step by step into the unknown depths until her figure was gradually swallowed by darkness and disappeared into the depths of the vortex of time and space.

Only a silent and empty summit of the sacred mountain remained, along with grass and trees swaying gently in the night breeze, as if sighing. It was as if nothing had ever happened, and Hua Yu had vanished silently from everyone's sight, heading to a distant place full of infinite possibilities and the unknown.

From then on, the legend of the Great Fish Kingdom will begin a new chapter in this tragic sacrifice, and the love story of Hua Yu and Lan Yun will become an eternal legend passed down by people as time goes by, leaving a poignant and moving mark in the long river of history.

"Little scum, wake up." Ruan Quan's voice came from the darkness again.