Sun Moon Emperor watched Xu Xiansu with a deep, knowing look as her expressive face slowly and dynamically turned from absolute confusion, to stunned disbelief, to frantic inner denial, until finally, settling into a quiet, breathless acceptance.
The emotional storm that had just raged behind her eyes finally cleared, leaving behind a stark, undeniable clarity that illuminated her entire demeanor.
He couldn't help but chuckle softly, the resonant sound echoing warmly through the dark, infinite expanse. "It seems you have finally and truly realized your deepest feelings, girl. The heart can fool the mind for centuries, but it can never lie to the soul when stripped of the world's noise."
Xu Xiansu stared back at the radiant golden figure, her chest heaving as she let out a long, slow breath.
