Everyone looked at the Vision in Qiu Bai hand with shocked expressions.
"Qiu Bai, you actually made it light up!"
"This is the first time Paimon has seen such a thing!"
Paimon face was almost pressed against the Vision as she looked up at Qiu Bai and exclaimed in shock.
"Incredible."
"Mr. Qiu Bai, you..."
Kazuha was about to say something as he stared in amazement at the glowing Vision.
A faint smile could be seen flashing across Qiu Bai lips.
The light of the Vision suddenly disappeared again. It returned to being a dim, lightless Vision.
"This, this!"
"The Vision lit up in your hand, and it can actually turn back!"
Beidou looked at Qiu Bai and spoke in shock.
This was the first time she had heard of A Vision that had already recognized its master could become dim and lightless again!
"Captain!"
Just then, a sailor walked over from the side and called out to Beidou.
"What is it?!"
"If you have something to say, say it!"
Beidou waved her hand and shouted at the sailor.
"Lady Ningguang is calling for you."
"Says it's about something important."
The sailor spread his hands and explained to Beidou who was not far away.
"Sigh, such a killjoy..."
"I'll take my leave first, you all continue your chat."
Beidou looked at everyone in front of her and said with a smile.
Then she turned around and walked towards the sailor's position.
"Goodbye, Beidou!"
Paimon waved her hand, smiling at Beidou retreating figure.
"Haha."
"The various conflicts between her and Ningguang are quite common."
Kazuha looked at Beidou departing figure and said with a smile.
"Sigh..."
"It seems I can't do it either."
Qiu Bai looked at the Vision in his hand and smiled.
Of course, he could make this Vision glow continuously.
But to him, the power of a Vision was almost unnecessary.
Moreover, this Vision was special to Kazuha. Kazuha's friend wish was to withstand the Musou no Hitotachi.
But withstanding the Musou no Hitotachi wasn't too difficult for him.
So the Vision responded to its previous owner wish.
That's why it shone again. What a joke—if he just lit it up like that, wouldn't he miss seeing the legendary scene?
"I'll give it back to you, Kazuha."
"I also cannot make this Vision emit light continuously."
Qiu Bai said somewhat helplessly, handing the Vision to Kazuha.
"The Vision regained its radiance in Mr. Qiu Bai's hands."
"But why did it extinguish again..."
Kazuha looked at the Vision in his hand with confusion.
"Although this Vision showed possibility in Mr. Qiu Bai hands."
"This is also somewhat expected."
"So this Vision can continue to accompany me."
Kazuha raised his head, looked at Qiu Bai in front of him, and said with a light smile.
"Kazuha, why are you so persistent?"
"Do you really need to light it up?"
Lumine looked at Kazuha and asked curiously.
"Yeah."
"Does this Vision have some special origin?"
Paimon put her small hands behind her back and looked at Kazuha with confusion.
"Then I must mention an old friend..."
Kazuha placed one hand on his chin, his eyes slightly closed, as if recalling something.
He was once my dearest friend.
That day, he asked me If I had ever heard of the Musou no Hitotachi. I said of course. That strike could only be witnessed when divine punishment descended.
That strike was the pinnacle of the Raiden Shogun martial prowess. It was the symbol of ultimate strength.
But he said that strike was not necessarily unattainable. There would always be earthly beings who dared to face the majesty of lightning.
Later, the Vision Hunt Decree came unexpectedly. The wishes of the people gradually became bricks for building eternity.
While I was wandering helplessly, I heard that he had challenged the executor of the Vision Hunt Decree To a "duel before the throne." The duel before the throne, solemn yet cruel. The defeated would face divine punishment. The victor could win a turning point.
Perhaps he thought he was the most suitable person to stand up. Facing that Musou no Hitotachi... It had been his lifelong wish.
But when I reached Tenshukaku, The duel had already ended. I only heard the sound of his broken sword falling to the ground after the divine punishment.
The broken sword stood straight in the ground. I could vaguely see his falling figure reflected on the blade. That must have been the light he wanted to witness... In the final moment.
What expression was on his face? There was no time to guess. I just went forward and took away that fading Vision. Then escaped...
"I just know that I couldn't let his passionate wish"
"Be cemented into a cold statue..."
Kazuha slowly opened his eyes after finishing his story, looking at everyone in front of him.
"Perhaps everything I'm doing now"
"Will eventually prove to be meaningless."
Kazuha looked at everyone with complex emotions.
"But in the life of a wandering samurai, apart from the meaning of the journey and the beauty of nature along the way."
"There is also the Way in one's heart..."
Kazuha raised his head and spoke slowly.
Looking at the beautiful sunny day at Guyun Stone Forest, accompanied by the sound of crashing waves.
The cool sea breeze brushed across his face, but despite such beautiful scenery, The birds flying high in the sky would not stop for this landscape.
"Yes, it's too late."
"Time will not pause for his persistence."
Kazuha looked at the birds high in the sky and spoke slowly.
"The wind that cannot stop."
"But it also helps birds fly to farther places."
Qiu Bai looked at the birds in the sky and spoke slowly.
"Isn't that so?"
Qiu Bai turned his head and looked at Kazuha beside him, whose expression was complex, and smiled lightly.
Kazuha pupils contracted when he heard what Qiu Bai said.
He stared blankly at Qiu Bai beside him, unable to speak. Kazuha slowly closed his eyes.
"Thank you, Mr. Qiu Bai..."
After a long while, Kazuha opened his eyes and looked at Qiu Bai beside him, saying with a light smile.
"Kazuha..."
Paimon looked at Kazuha with concern.
"Hehe, I'm just following my heart."
Kazuha looked at Paimon and smiled.
"Why don't we go clear our minds?"
Lumine looked at Kazuha with concern.
"There's no need to worry about my feelings."
"But thank you anyway."
Kazuha smiled lightly at Lumine who was concerned about him.
"Alright, let's go check the registration desk."
"This South Cross Fighting Tournament should be concluded now."
Kazuha waved his hand at Qiu Bai, Lumine, and Paimon, smiling.
"Mm."
"Let's go."
Paimon looked at Qiu Bai and Lumine, nodding with a smile.
Then the group walked toward the registration desk. The staff at the registration desk seemed to be looking for something.
"Strange, where is the Vision from the box?"
"This is the prize that the Captain put inside, it can't be lost!"
The registration desk attendant said anxiously, looking at the empty box.
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