In that instant, it seemed like the most beautiful, most vivid painting, touching everyone… “My name is… Ying…” His narrow phoenix eyes were full of hot tears as he looked at Xiaotu, the one he had already forgotten. The millennia-old name whispered to her. “I am Ai Xiaotu!” he exclaimed with great joy. He had begun to slowly open his heart, pulling her hand to stand up. Suddenly, on the ground, the soil drenched with tears emitted a gentle, soft white light, growing rapidly. The white light became more intense, capturing everyone’s attention with its mysterious glow, their eyes fixed on it. Within the white light, one could vaguely see tender green leaves and yellow buds, growing slowly within that soft light. This small, ordinary plant, like a wildflower by the roadside, was unremarkable, yet the extraordinary white light made it uniquely outstanding. The gentle white light expanded, illuminating the peaceful land. Suddenly! From that soil, black roses began to sprout, blooming with a beauty unlike any other, their petals like silk, exuding an elegant fragrance, as if they were living enchantresses.
“No, this is impossible! Black roses can only survive in the castle’s back garden!! This land has long since deteriorated; black roses shouldn’t be able to live here!” Shadow couldn’t help but exclaim as she watched the flourishing roses bloom one after another, their subtle fragrance spreading. Her pupils reflected both shock and delight… How familiar this scene was! Years ago, this place was an ocean of black roses, filled with the fragrance of rice and the enchanting figures…
“What is happening here?” Suddenly, a powerful airflow surged towards her, carrying a massive divine energy, seemingly about to break through her meridians. It was unbelievable! Instinctively, she raised her hands, fingers plucking at the flowers, and from her sleeves, cherry blossom petals fluttered out, as if guided by some unseen force, her hands moving beyond her control. To her surprise, she found she could wield magic! How could this be? This was beyond the three realms; even the God Emperor would lose his powers here! What was happening? Suddenly, she was casting spells without even intending to…
The cherry blossom mark on Xiaotu’s forehead, which had been scratched by a fingernail, suddenly healed without a scar, the golden cherry blossom mark now emitting a stronger light than ever before. The golden light bathed the earth, and the deep black soil turned brown in an instant. Small seedlings began to grow at an incredible speed, and in the blink of an eye, they had transformed into robust cherry blossom trees, their branches adorned with pale pink, snow white, and deep red cherry blossoms, decorating the land with their varied and elegant forms.
“The Flower of Fortune!” An excited voice exclaimed as Mu Yan, just awakening, witnessed this miraculous sight, struggling to contain her overwhelming excitement. “What?” Everyone was taken aback, turning their gaze towards Mu Yan. “That’s the Flower of Fortune! Only the Flower of Fortune has such power to revive all things!”
“The Flower of Fortune…” “The Flower of Fortune…” they murmured, their attention now drawn to the small flowers within the white light.
The white light spread across the land, transforming into a round moon disc hanging in the dark sky, not as harsh as sunlight, but with a serene and tranquil glow. Shadow felt no discomfort; rather, the gentle light brought her comfort as she bathed in it. A rich fragrance wafted through the air, an unusual scent that was hard to identify, not particularly aromatic but imbued with a sense of peace, as if it could dispel all troubles. Her hair flew about, and she involuntarily spread her arms, embracing nature as cherry blossom petals danced around her, playfully weaving through her sleeves.
The yellow buds and tender green leaves unfurled their petals, five in total, and as they opened completely, they suddenly emitted a strong white light, not as soft as before, forcing eyes to squint. In the haze, a figure could be seen approaching within the white light, dressed in strange attire, holding a golden half-mask that covered his face, revealing only a perfect jawline and sensual lips. His extraordinary aura, poetic and song-like, exuded a divine energy. “Confidence is always a key factor in success! No matter when, no matter the challenge! Only by believing in yourself can you achieve success! Isn’t that right, Goddess Lingying?” A moist voice spoke as the white light diminished, and the Flower of Fortune flew into the man’s hand. Through the mask, his black eyes seemed to speak directly to Shadow.
As they looked at this man, dressed in modern gentleman’s attire, his slightly long hair brushed to one side, his tall, slender figure… there was a sense of familiarity. “The God of Fortune…” Mu Yan bowed respectfully to the man. Now, everyone realized this was the God of Fortune, not just a myth but the supreme deity in everyone’s heart…
“God of Fortune! Are you the God of Fortune?” “You told me to go to the palace of Qianyue Kingdom to rescue a woman!” “You also told me that entering here would be my redemption!” Shadow gazed at the man before her, the mysterious guide who had led her here, never imagining he was the “God of Fortune.”
Listening to Shadow’s words, Xiaotu furrowed her brows, a hint of anger mixed with understanding. “So, it was you who led me here! All of this was your doing!” Now, she was extremely worried if there was still hope for Baihua. What Flower of Fortune, what God of Fortune, all were just facades!! Time was running out, with only minutes left…
“Sister, your Baihua will be fine, I promise you! Little fool, don’t you recognize me yet?” The deep, affectionate voice spoke as the golden mask was slowly removed, revealing a face of unparalleled beauty to the crowd. “Brother!” Her eyes widened, looking at the man before her, the one who loved her the most, and for a moment, she thought it was all a dream… How could it be? The legendary God of Fortune was actually her brother!
Chapter Fifty-Six: The Conclusion Here is the English of the provided Chinese text:
