A magical journey of a sharp-tongued woman and a goofy man

Who would have thought that fate would play such a trick on us!

The two held hands, and as soon as they stepped into the door that shimmered with an eerie light, they felt as if they had fallen into a time tunnel, and the world spun around them.

By the time they finally regained their footing, the surrounding scenery had completely changed.

Holy crap, what kind of place is this?

Looking around, all around was emptiness, as if floating in the cosmos or falling into an endless abyss.

Countless bizarre and fantastical scenes flashed past them like a revolving lantern, dazzling the eyes.

Upon closer inspection, those were actually fragments of Ye Shuli's memories!

There's a picture of her as a child, sitting alone in an empty room, hugging a rag doll, her eyes filled with longing and loneliness.

At the family banquet, she was ridiculed by those so-called relatives, her eyes filled with stubbornness and resentment.

And in the instant she transmigrated, she was struck by a mysterious light, and her body felt as if it were being torn apart...

Every scene was as clear as yesterday, as if it were a film reel, replaying before their eyes.

These fragments of memory seemed to possess a certain magic, constantly impacting Ye Shuli's heart, causing her waves of heartache and confusion.

It was as if a voice was whispering in her ear, tinged with sarcasm and accusation:

"Ye Shuli, this is your past, your destiny. Can you truly find your place in the world? Can you truly find the happiness you desire?"

Ye Shuli's face turned pale, her body trembled slightly, and her eyes were filled with wavering and unease.

Those memories she had deliberately buried flooded back to her, making it hard for her to breathe.

She always thought she was strong, and she always thought she could forget the past and start over.

But now, when these memories are laid bare before her, she realizes that she is not as strong as she thought.

It turned out that those wounds did not disappear with the passage of time, but rather, like malignant tumors, took deep root in her heart, ready to erupt at any moment.

"Shuli, don't be afraid, I'm here."

Just as Ye Shuli was about to collapse, a warm, large hand tightly grasped hers.

It's Jiang Ye.

He didn't know Ye Shuli's past, nor did he know what these fragments of memory meant to her.

But he could sense her pain, he could sense her unease.

He just wanted to give her some strength and comfort in his own way.

“I know you’ve been through a lot, I know it’s been tough for you.” Jiang Ye’s voice was soft, but full of firmness and tenderness. “But that’s all in the past, it’s all in the past. Now, you are my woman, my woman, Jiang Ye’s woman. No matter what happened in the past, no matter what the future holds, I will never let go of you in this lifetime.”

In an instant, Jiang Ye's words were like a warm ray of light, dispelling the gloom in Ye Shuli's heart.

She looked up at Jiang Ye's slightly childish face, which was full of seriousness and love, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Yes, the past is the past.

Whatever I've been through, whatever the hurt I've suffered, it doesn't matter anymore.

The important thing is that she now has Jiang Ye, and she has this sincere affection.

With him by her side, she was no longer afraid of anything.

She took a deep breath, gripped Jiang Ye's hand tightly, and her eyes regained their resolve.

"Thank you, Jiang Ye," she said softly, her voice filled with gratitude and love.

"Silly, what are you thanking me for?" Jiang Ye grinned, revealing his signature sunny smile. "Let's go, let's see what kind of trouble this damn fate is up to."

As he spoke, he took Ye Shuli's hand and continued walking forward.

Those fragments of memory still rushed past them, but they could no longer shake Ye Shuli's heart.

Because in her heart, she already had a firm belief: to face all difficulties hand in hand with Jiang Ye.

The two continued forward, passing through countless bizarre and wonderful sights, and finally arrived at the end of the Mirror Realm.

There, a key floats in the air.

The key was entirely silver, radiating a soft light, as if it were formed from moonlight, and was filled with an aura of mystery and holiness.

The key has a simple yet exquisite design, with intricate patterns engraved on it, resembling some kind of ancient script or mysterious symbols.

It floats silently in the air, emitting a soft light, seemingly able to respond to people's wishes.

This must be the key to destiny, right?

Ye Shuli's heart began to race. She could feel that her destiny was in the hands of this key.

She slowly reached out her hand, toward the Key of Destiny.

Just as her fingers were about to touch the key, it suddenly seemed to come alive, flying up and heading straight for her palm.

"Om..."

The key landed in Ye Shuli's palm, making a slight vibration.

Immediately afterwards, a beam of light shot out from the key and instantly entered Ye Shuli's mind.

In an instant, Ye Shuli felt countless pieces of information flooding into her mind, like a torrent, leaving her somewhat overwhelmed.

She saw her past and present lives, the truth behind her time travel, and her future destiny...

A voice echoed in her mind, ethereal and otherworldly, as if it came from the distant horizon:

"Ye Shuli, you have found the key to destiny. Now, you have two choices. You can choose to return to your original world and the life you are familiar with. Or you can choose to stay in this world, continue your adventure, and pursue your happiness."

"Choose: return, or stay."

The voice disappeared, leaving Ye Shuli standing there alone, lost in thought.

Return? Or stay?

This is a tough choice.

Returning means that she can return to modern society, to the life she is familiar with, and to her family and friends.

But can she really let go of everything here? Can she really forget Jiang Ye?

Staying means she will remain in this fantasy world full of danger and opportunity, continue her adventures, and continue to face unknown challenges with Jiang Ye.

But can she really guarantee that she can find happiness in this world?

Can she really end up with Jiang Ye?

Ye Shuli's heart was filled with struggle and hesitation.

She didn't know what to choose.

She looked up at Jiang Ye, her eyes filled with reluctance and confusion.

Jiang Ye didn't speak; he just looked at her gently, his eyes full of understanding and support.

He wouldn't rush her, nor would he interfere with her.

He just wanted to tell her that no matter what choice she made, he would support her and stay by her side.

"Shuli, don't overthink it, just follow your heart," Jiang Ye said softly. "Whatever you choose, I'll support you. I'll help you achieve whatever you want."

Hearing Jiang Ye's words, Ye Shuli's eyes welled up with tears.

She finally understood that true belonging is not in a place, but in the heart.

As long as Jiang Ye is by her side, she will feel happy no matter where she is.

She took a deep breath and made her decision.

She raised her hand, holding the Key of Destiny high in the air.

Her gaze became firm and resolute, and her voice became clear and powerful:

"I choose……"

"Break free from the shackles of fate..."

As she finished speaking, the Key of Destiny burst forth with a dazzling light...

Ye Shuli finally tossed the key into the air, chanting the incantation to break free from the shackles of fate...

As Ye Shuli's words, "I choose... to break free from the shackles of fate," resounded like a thunderclap, the Key of Destiny in her hand instantly released a dazzling light, so bright that it was blinding.

The light seemed to tear this void of the mirror world apart completely, or like a sharp blade, severing all the threads of fate.

"Crack...knock..."

The surrounding space began to crack like a shattered mirror, with spiderweb-like fissures appearing.

Those once dreamlike fragments of memory are now like fallen leaves scattered by a gale, disappearing into the void.

The entire Mirror Realm began to collapse and disintegrate under this powerful force.

Ye Shuli could feel a powerful energy surging out of the key, rampaging through her body as if it were about to tear her apart.

But she gritted her teeth and held on desperately.

She knew that this was the backlash of fate, and that as long as she could persevere, she could completely break free from the shackles of destiny.

Jiang Ye stood close to Ye Shuli, holding her hand firmly with one hand, continuously channeling his spiritual energy into her.

He could sense Ye Shuli's pain, but he was powerless to help her and could only support her silently in this way.

"Rumble..."

The Mirror Realm collapsed at an increasingly rapid pace, with spatial fragments falling like meteorites from all around, creating a deafening sound.

Those stars that were originally floating in the sky now seemed to have lost their support, falling one after another and turning into nothingness.

"puff……"

Ye Shuli could no longer hold on, and a mouthful of blood gushed out, her face as pale as paper.

Her body was shaky and seemed like she would fall down at any moment.

"Shuli!" Jiang Ye exclaimed, quickly supporting her with his eyes filled with worry and anxiety.

"I...I'm fine..." Ye Shuli said weakly, but her voice was full of determination, "It's not over yet, I can't give up!"

She took a deep breath, mobilized all the spiritual power in her body, raised the Key of Destiny high, and once again recited the incantation to release her from the shackles of fate.

"Fate, what are you? I decide my own destiny!"

As she uttered this spell, which carried a strong modern feel, the light of the Key of Destiny surged once again, reaching an unprecedented intensity.

The entire Mirror Realm collapsed completely under this powerful force.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye stood in a void, surrounded by darkness, unable to see or hear anything.

All they could feel was each other's presence and each other's warmth.

After an unknown amount of time, the darkness gradually dissipated, and the light reappeared.

When Ye Shuli opened her eyes again, she found that she and Jiang Ye had returned to the real world.

They stood atop the former ruins, looking at the transformed city before them, and smiled at each other.

Those spaces that were originally distorted by the power of fate have returned to normal.

Those buildings that had been eroded by the power of fate have become strong and beautiful again.

The entire city was full of life and vitality.

Ye Shuli could feel that the power of destiny within her body had completely disappeared, replaced by an unprecedented sense of ease and freedom.

She finally broke free from the shackles of fate and became a truly free person.

Jiang Ye held Ye Shuli's hand tightly, his eyes filled with love and joy.

He knew that they had been through the trials of fate together, and their souls had long since become one.

"We did it!" Jiang Ye said excitedly, his voice trembling slightly.

"Yes, we succeeded," Ye Shuli said with a smile, her eyes filled with happiness and satisfaction.

They know that the road ahead is long, but they are no longer afraid.

Because they have each other, they have love, and they have the courage and strength to overcome all difficulties.

Ye Shuli slowly raised her head, looking at the brand-new city before her, her heart filled with emotion.

She took a deep breath, savoring the long-lost freshness and freedom in the air.

"Where should we go next?" Jiang Ye asked, his tone full of anticipation.

Ye Shuli smiled mysteriously, tiptoed, and whispered in Jiang Ye's ear, "Of course..."

Before she could finish speaking, a gentle breeze suddenly blew by, ruffling the hair on her forehead.

She keenly sensed that there seemed to be something unusual in the wind.

She suddenly turned her head and looked into the distance, her gaze becoming serious.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Ye asked in confusion, following Ye Shuli's gaze, but saw nothing.

Ye Shuli did not answer, but stared intently into the distance, her brows furrowed.

"I have a feeling... something's about to happen," she murmured to herself, her voice filled with unease.

Jiang Ye looked at her, feeling a vague unease in his heart.

"What's the matter?" he asked.

Ye Shuli shook her head, her eyes filled with doubt.

"I don't know, I can't explain it, it's just a feeling..." she said, her voice growing softer and softer.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, she abruptly raised her head and looked up at the sky.

"Oh no!" she exclaimed, her face changing drastically.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Jiang Ye asked anxiously.

Ye Shuli did not answer, but stared intently at the sky, her eyes filled with fear and worry.

“Look…” she said, her finger trembling as she pointed to the sky.

Jiang Ye followed her finger and gasped in shock.

The once clear sky now showed faint black cracks, as if something was about to burst out from within them...