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Walking through the long corridor, defeating one giant beast after another, Ye Mingshang was increasingly surrounded by a faint yet growing Aura. It was an extremely dark and evil Aura, filled with endless killing intent.
Eventually, even an unintentional release of his Aura sent shivers down the spines of all creatures within a ten-foot radius. This created a peculiar scene where massive monsters resembling Prehistoric Beasts were fleeing in terror from a slender human.
Time passed, and a glimmer of light appeared in the darkness, small and distant. With the sound of footsteps echoing, that tiny point of light grew larger and brighter.
"Tap! Tap!"
The crisp sound of footsteps resonated through the dark corridor, carrying far and wide.
"Buzz~"
As the figure stepped into the circle of light, a ringing sound similar to tinnitus seemed to fill his ears. He squinted slightly; having been in darkness for so long, his eyes struggled to adjust to the sudden brightness. The intense light stimulated his eyes, causing tears to flow involuntarily.
As magical energy flowed over his eyes, he felt a warm current soothing the pain.
Slowly opening his eyes, he was first greeted by brightness before gradually returning to normal.
Before him lay a lush landscape filled with thriving vegetation and towering ancient trees. Each gigantic tree seemed to reach for the clouds, as if trying to pierce the sky.
One tree was so thick that it could easily accommodate several people hugging it together; it was large enough to house a small room inside.
Flowers and grasses blanketed the hills and valleys, filling the air with fragrant scents that refreshed the spirit, washing away all worries and troubles, calming the mind and elevating the soul.
The gentle sound of flowing water resembled a beautiful woman's delicate fingers gliding over elegant strings, producing natural melodies reminiscent of high mountains and flowing waters. It brought a lightness to his mind, as if a tender woman were caressing her lover's face.
Chirping birds could be heard—red ones, yellow ones, blue ones...
Various colorful Birds danced joyfully and sang happily. They were not afraid; upon seeing a stranger approach, they did not flee but instead curiously flew over, blinking their eyes at Ye Mingshang in a very human-like manner.
Ye Mingshang smiled and extended his right hand. A Bird understanding his gesture landed on his finger, tilting its cute little head curiously at this stranger.
"Remember, Mengyu loved these birds the most..." A look of nostalgia appeared in Ye Mingshang's eyes, and for a moment, he seemed like a different person. It was strange; he was still the same person, yet his demeanor had suddenly changed, becoming sorrowful and profound. It felt as if many years had passed in an instant, as if a thousand years had gone by in a single glance.
The bird tilted its head, curiously observing this melancholic human. It seemed to be affected by the emotion as well, lowering its head and gently pecking at his finger with its tiny beak, as if trying to comfort him.
"Hehe~ you little Fellow, you really know how to be considerate." Ye Mingshang was awakened by its peck, feeling comforted. He reached out and gently stroked its adorable little head. The bird did not flinch or shy away, allowing him to pet it while comfortably closing its eyes and rubbing its head against his palm.
After playing for a while, Ye Mingshang released Bird, but it did not leave; instead, it circled around him, singing.
"If you like it, then follow me." Ye Mingshang murmured to himself.
He lifted his foot and walked on, the sound of "Sasha" echoed as his steps pressed against the grass. Surrounded by the sounds of birds and fragrant flowers, with the gentle flow of water nearby, his previously restless heart gradually calmed down. It was a sense of stability akin to returning home, as if his soul had found its harbor.
Following the route from his memories, he walked slowly. When he passed a peculiar stone building covered in moss and flowers, a look of reminiscence appeared in Ye Mingshang's eyes. "I remember... this is Liu Da Niang's home. She often brought us fresh vegetables picked in the morning..."
His steps lightened as memories seemed to overlap with reality, creating a dreamy haze.
"This is Li Ge's house; he used to teach me how to hunt..." Ye Mingshang said while looking at a strangely shaped tree. Back then, Li Ge's house was built next to this tree; it was beautiful.
"This is Uncle Hai's house; he was the matchmaker when I married Mengyu."
"This is Sister Yu's house; she used to be so beautiful that many young men pursued her."
"This is Old Village Chief's house; he was quite messy, always having a chaotic home. I often came to help him clean up. He also gave me many delicious fruits; those fruits helped me improve quickly."
"This... is my home..."
Looking at the familiar yet changed surroundings before him, Ye Mingshang raised his head and closed his eyes. Two lines of tears flowed uncontrollably down his cheeks, following the curve of his face into his mouth.
It was salty and bitter...
"A thousand years have passed, a full thousand years since I returned. But where are you, my Mengyu?" Ye Mingshang's lips trembled as an unfamiliar aura burst forth from him, shaking and howling wildly.
The mountains trembled, the ground shook, and the Bird that followed was flapping its wings in panic, chirping incessantly.
"Whose consciousness is this? Who is controlling my body?"
Ye Mingshang felt strange, as if he were trapped in a dark space, watching a film play out on a large screen. He could see everything his body saw, but he could not control it, as if he had become an outsider.
"Buzz!~"
A scale the size of a watch on Ye Mingshang's chest vibrated, emitting a soft light that gradually calmed the turmoil. Ye Mingshang's consciousness was pulled back.
Once he regained his awareness, Ye Mingshang picked up the scale and examined it.
The scale was black, about the size of a watch, shimmering with Mingguang. It was a gift from Underworld River before he left home, meant to ensure his safety. Normally worn as an ordinary necklace, it had now revealed its power.
The scale was radiating a gentle glow, buzzing and trembling, bringing clarity to Ye Mingshang's mind. Many memories that had previously eluded him began to clear up slowly, and a consciousness in his mind gradually merged with him, no longer confusing but rather familiar.
As the merging occurred, he looked at the surrounding mountains and waters; the picturesque scenery felt so familiar, as if he had truly lived here for a long time.
Within his body, a force began to emerge slowly. It was dark, evil, and brutal, seemingly the source of all sins, as if countless lives were crying out in pain.
However, now when he sensed this force, there was no longer so much rejection; instead, it felt somewhat familiar and intimate, as if this was the power that belonged to him. (To be continued.)
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