Chapter 88

The Dragon of the Torch was utterly amazed, for when "it" transformed into "her" using the method learned from the only sage who possessed the power to mend the heavens and earth, and began the ritual of soul fusion with Meixue, there was not the slightest hint of resistance from him.

This was not normal. Even though her vital energy was already depleted, the quality and quantity of her soul, as a former guardian of the primordial world, should have been overwhelmingly superior to Meixue's. Even if she had exerted all her efforts to suppress the fusion, he should have felt immense pain.

Compared to the immense pain Meixue was destined to endure, her slight discomfort was negligible and could be ignored.

However, Meixue accepted the information carried by her soul, even though he could not interpret it, there was no rejection at all. The compatibility between them during the fusion was almost perfect, with no obstacles whatsoever.

It felt as if he unconditionally accepted everything that belonged to her, and then perfectly merged with her soul.

So, did they have a connection?

So, he had experienced such misfortune, such pain, that it made her heart nearly melt with emotion.

The images, like bubbles in the summer, shattered in her heart, bringing with them the pain of Meixue's 999 heartbreaks, and 999 times of shared heartache.

It's okay, even if you've experienced 999 heartbreaks, don't stop here. At least, you can take one more step forward.

Because, I am here.

Because, I will like you.

I, love you.

Meixue, can you hear me?

A transparent, colorless spiritual light emerged from Meixue's body, and the *Classic of Mountains and Seas* hidden within him opened again.

On the first page, a female figure with green dragon horns stood quietly, her feet on a battlefield that stretched to the ends of the heavens and earth. This was Meixue's first love, the first color in his memory.

On the second page, third page, fourth page... the group of girls from Meixue's 999 heartbreaks, as recorded in his diary, were presented before the Dragon of the Torch.

Seeing the figures of those girls, the Dragon of the Torch smiled gently, a smile of seeing old friends after a long time.

Every frown and smile, every movement of the girls, were the most precious treasures in Meixue's memory. This diary actually recorded not heartbreaks, but the happy times Meixue had yearned for.

On a certain page, a mischievous girl with fox ears made a promise with Meixue in the waves.

On a certain page, a girl in red, who had just come to the human world, walked on the beach with Meixue.

On a certain page, a mysterious girl, barefoot on a tree, holding a three-eyed doll, extended her hand, inviting Meixue to another world.

After 999 pages, it did not end. After the 999th page, a new page appeared, which was originally a bookmark.

This was the last page of the love diary, a page representing both the end and the beginning, the eternal 1000th page.

On this page, a giant dragon whose body had transformed into mountains and rivers, and a beautiful woman formed from the dragon's transformation.

She had once been the sun and moon, the earth and sky, the four seasons and day and night, but in the end, she became "her," embracing Meixue.

She embraced all of Meixue, forgave all of Meixue, and would give everything to Meixue, including her life and all her dreams.

She would complete an important mission, a mission given to her by the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*, a mission she must complete.

So, she and Meixue fused, opening herself completely and accepting Meixue completely.

"Originally, you are..." The Dragon of the Torch's eyes became incredibly gentle, and she extended her hands to tightly embrace Meixue. The stars and moon in her eyes disappeared, leaving only the softest, most tender affection.

Even if no one in this world likes you, I will like you.

Even if you feel that you will end up alone, please do not forget this small warmth.

Because I have seen your entirety, seen the darkness in your heart that cannot be touched, I pity you even more and want to protect you.

Unfortunately, there is no more time.

So, please accept this gift, a beacon that will accompany you on your journey forward.

Although I can no longer speak, ...

I like you, Meixue.

If I could be your mother;

If I could be your sister;

If I could be your teacher;

If I could be your lover;

That would certainly be very happy.

Goodbye, Meixue.

Please don't be sad, this is not the end. Death is just the beginning of a new life, and I will always be with you, always with you.

One day, we will...

The Dragon of the Torch's thoughts were clearly conveyed to Meixue's heart, effortlessly breaking down all his mental barriers, the final fortress he thought was impenetrable.

His darkness, his terror, his abandoned past, she saw it all, accepted it all, without the slightest disdain.

That gentleness, that acceptance, that warm and vast heart, illuminated all his darkness, dispelled all his inferiority.

That passionate kiss and embrace, even he, who had experienced 999 heartbreaks and finally wielded the sword of wisdom, could not resist, completely immersed in this sudden happiness.

This was the first time his thoughts, his yearnings, were all realized.

Yes, what he had always yearned for, what he had always wanted, was just such a warm embrace, such a happy place.

As long as he was with her, wherever he was, it would be a happy paradise, a warm home.

However, why did he feel like crying so uncontrollably?

Clearly, this was the 1000th successful time, the happiest and most fulfilling 1000th time, the 1000th time that could make him completely forget the 999 heartbreaks, yet it was so short, like a meteor streaking across the sky, ending before the warmth of her fingertips had even dissipated.

Her body, just like that, turned into a shower of light before his eyes, completely disappearing.

After the 999 pages of the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*, a final page was added, a page etched with her appearance and smile, the most beautiful and happiest 1000th page.

"Boom!" The boiling sea of lava began to collapse and evaporate, and the entire world started to destroy itself. Then, countless blood essences converged on Meixue, who was left alone.

"Why?" Meixue looked angrily at the world heading towards destruction.

Without her, what was the meaning of this world? What was the use of this immense power?

If possible, he would even trade everything in this world for her smile, for that warm embrace.

He, had not even had the chance to say "I like you" to her, who had accepted everything about him, and everything was already over, irretrievable.

"Why!" Meixue reached out and forcefully broke the hundreds of blood lines connected to his body, but it was in vain. More blood lines continued to connect to his body, transferring all the power of the world into him.

"Huh?" As he broke the blood lines, Meixue discovered something extraordinary.

Yes, it was her aura, the aura of the Torch Dragon, the remnants of her body after it had dissipated before him.

Could it be! Meixue finally remembered her final words.

Goodbye, Meixue.

Please don't be sad, this is not the end. Death is just the beginning of a new life, and I will always be with you, always with you.

One day, we will...

With Meixue's eyes wide with surprise, more blood essences converged from the shattered world, entering his body through the blood lines.

These blood essences did not directly increase Meixue's power. After entering his body, they did not spread throughout his body but concentrated at his heart.

"Thump!" Meixue heard a strong and powerful heartbeat, a heartbeat that did not belong to any human, a heartbeat from the ancient primordial world.

When the first heartbeat sounded, the world began to collapse, and black voids appeared in the sea of lava, gradually consuming the entire world.

When the second heartbeat sounded, the foundation of the world disintegrated, and the world shattered like a mirror, with countless black voids surging in, giving a bone-chilling cold sensation.

When the third heartbeat sounded, the world was reduced to a small intact area beneath Meixue's feet. Above him, the eternal long-burning candle became smaller and smaller, with only a tiny flame remaining.

Finally, the darkest night descended, everything fell into silence, and there was no more light, no more of the heartbeats that contained the supreme power of the primordial world, which had once shaken the heavens and earth.

However, in this darkness, something seemed to be struggling, gradually breaking free from the rules that bound it.

"Thump!" Another heartbeat, this time not as loud, but full of vitality, like a small life sprouting in spring.

"Me... Meixue... don't cry..." A voice that Meixue could hardly believe appeared in the darkness, and a small eternal lamp appeared before him, illuminating the eternal darkness.

Holding the lamp was a small creature, only one-tenth the height of Meixue, with a delicate and rosy face as cute as a porcelain doll. Below her eyebrows were large, indescribable eyes, filled with innocence, curiosity, and a thirst for knowledge, where wisdom and simplicity were vividly displayed.

If the Dragon of the Torch, who had just embraced and kissed Meixue, were to remove her dragon horns, shrink to one-tenth her size, and become much younger, and then put on a cute fairy dress and hold this small eternal lamp, she would be the incredibly cute little creature before him.

"You... you are..." Meixue stared dumbfounded at the small girl before him, unsure of what expression to show.

Happiness followed by the abyss of nightmares, and at the bottom of the abyss, hope was found. This was perhaps the most fitting description of Meixue's current state of mind.

"I... am Momo..." The small girl, who resembled the Dragon of the Torch, said her name, then paused, seemingly unsure, and said something that made Meixue's head spin:

"Momo is a mother, and also the daughter of the mother, Meixue's daughter."

"Momo is the last gift the mother left for Meixue, and also the mother's previous mother."

"Momo does not have the mother's memories, but can do what the mother could not. Please use Momo well."

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