Chapter 2403 The Confusion in My Heart (3)
Shunliuxing followed Fengu through the mysterious door, and as the light and shadows shifted before their eyes, Fengu's eyes widened in disbelief when he finally saw everything clearly!
What he saw before him was a sight he had never seen in nearly a hundred years of living on the moon!
The Radiant Moon Empire is always filled with a silvery-white glow, which, although dazzling at first glance, can become blinding over time.
The Darkmoon Empire has always been shrouded in an eternal gloom and mist, mysterious and oppressive.
But the valley before us is quiet and secluded, with many beautiful flowers, grasses and trees growing there, and those plants are dotted with specks of purple light.
In the center of the valley, a huge black laurel tree grows.
The tree canopy blocked out the sun, and each leaf was as crystalline as obsidian, reflecting a cold, eerie light.
Burning Bones' gaze was fixed ahead when he suddenly saw a swing made of vines hanging below the laurel tree. On the swing sat a woman dressed in a black and purple robe, her face completely hidden in the darkness.
Her body was surrounded by boundless shadows, and a waning black moon floated behind her.
The light of the dark moon spilled into the valley, like a chilling tide, making it too dangerous to look directly at.
Her face was covered by a black veil, with only her deep eyes clearly visible, as if they could see through the root of fate.
It is none other than the ruler of the Dark Sun Forest—the Night Witch.
The moment Fen Gu saw her, his pupils dilated violently, his knees buckled, and he collapsed to his knees.
“Grandmother!” His voice was hoarse, but full of excitement and longing.
The word "grandmother" reveals the relationship between Burning Bones and the Night Witch.
They were actually blood relatives!
No wonder Fen Gu dared to enter this forbidden place without being corrupted by his spirit.
Seeing Burning Bones kneeling on the ground and the girl in white beside him, the mysterious and powerful Night Witch lowered her head and observed the two of them for a long time.
"You are Night Soul's son? Has so much time passed? You've grown so much."
When the Witch of the Night disappeared, her son was still a minor.
Unexpectedly, she has now met her grandson. Fate is truly unpredictable; she thought she had severed all ties with the outside world.
However, the fact that Fen Gu came to find her meant that something very troublesome had happened.
The Night Witch lowered her head in thought. Lately, the dark aura in the Dark Sun Forest had become even denser; she should have realized what was happening long ago.
How did you end up here?
She stared at Fen Gu, glancing at Shun Liuxing out of the corner of her eye.
"And why did you bring the flame of the Radiant Moon Empire? The people outside must be going crazy with worry if they lose her!"
She had already guessed the reason for the changes in the Dark Sun Forest.
On the moon, there are two great empires, with the Radiant Moon Empire always holding a higher position than the Dark Moon Empire.
Because the Darkmoon Empire is a descendant of Samael, who created it, and is a traitor.
The people of the Radiant Moon Empire are the ones who have truly maintained the seal all along.
If it weren't for their continuous supply of fire, any mishap to Samael's seal would have led to the annihilation of the Dark Moon Empire.
The Darkmoon Empire, which is adjacent to the Abyss of Origin, will perish before the Radiant Moon Empire.
Burning Bones slammed his head against the ground and shouted:
"Please...save her!"
Shunliuxing paused for a moment, then looked up at Fen Gu, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.
She never expected that this taciturn yet incredibly stubborn man was actually the grandson of the terrifying being before her.
The Night Witch slowly opened her eyes.
Her gaze fell on Fen Gu, devoid of any tenderness, only a profound and utterly cold indifference.
“Burning Bones, my good child... you have finally come this far.”
The voice was deep, yet it echoed in every corner of the valley.
It was as if the heavens and earth themselves were speaking to him.
She swayed on the swing, her face obscured, but her eyes seemed to see through everything in the world.
A thousand years ago, she was the first Black Moon Priestess of the Dark Moon Empire.
A thousand years later, no one knows what level of strength she has reached.
It may become stronger, or it may become weaker.
Even the frail First Black Moon Priest possessed the terrifying power to cause the entire moon to fall!
Fen Gu gritted his teeth and slammed his forehead against the cold ground.
“Grandmother! She is the spark, she bears the heavy burden of destiny, but she has already sacrificed too much!”
"Why is she destined to face a hopeless dead end from birth? Why can't she live like a normal Lunarian and enjoy the beauty of life?"
"Please help her, save her life!"
The Night Witch was silent for a moment, then suddenly sighed softly.
"Fate is irreversible."
"The destiny of the spark is to burn itself to illuminate the sky."
"Anyone who tries to defy fate will ultimately face tragedy."
Her words, like a merciless judgment, echoed for a long time in the valley.
Shunliuxing stood there blankly, her fingertips trembling slightly.
She sensed the sincere plea of Burning Bones, but also sensed the scent of death in the Night Witch's words.
"No!"
Fen Gu suddenly raised his head, his eyes revealing a crazed stubbornness.
I don't believe in fate!
"Even a spark deserves its own future! Grandmother, I beg you—grant us your wish!"
The Night Witch gazed at him, her eyes as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.
The air was deathly silent. Shunliuxing couldn't see anything and could only stand there blankly.
Burning Bones' heart pounded rapidly. He had no idea whether this grandmother, whom he had only heard about since birth, would actually help them.
However, the Night Witch was their only way out! He had to give it a try.
The Night Witch sat slowly on the swing, swaying gently, her eyes fixed on the two people in front of her.
After a long while, she slowly stretched out a hand.
Her fingers were slender and fair, yet they shimmered with an eerie black light.
"Since you insist on this, then I will witness your decision."
"I can give her light, but no one knows where her fate will lead."
As the Night Witch finished speaking, the black moon above the valley suddenly trembled.
Countless beams of dark moonlight poured down, like the tide of night, enveloping the entire valley.
This radiance was less light than a dark liquid, flowing slowly through the void.
Under the dark moonlight, Shunliuxing's figure trembled slightly.
Her eyes should have been closed forever, bound by an invisible technique.
However, at this moment, as the moonlight covered her, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and the binding runes at the corners of her eyes gradually crumbled!
"Click——"
It was as if the sound of shackles being broken echoed in my heart.
The next moment, Shunliuxing slowly opened his eyes.
Her pupils were clear and bright, like the rising morning star.
Light returned to her world.
