Lumine stared in awe at the pink-haired girl before her, who radiated an aura of sacredness.
This is... the Primordial Ancient God, born from the world's own benevolence and the Power of the Realm of Light, long before Teyvat was teeming with sentient life...
Standing beside her, Lumine felt not the slightest trace of malevolence.
But most importantly, Lumine seemed to see Rola, Qingge, and all those who had already departed reflected in the Goddess!
But... how could this be?!
Could it be...?
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Player World
The legendary Goddess had finally appeared before them—and she was a beautiful pink-haired girl!
Chen Xiyao took a deep breath. This is nothing like what I imagined!
Moreover, the Goddess seemed remarkably approachable. Hmm, why do I feel a little... drawn to her?
[Goddess, heehee prprpr]
[Waaah, even though the Goddess has appeared, I still just want to hug Precious Lumine~]
[Her voice is so lovely!]
[A Goddess synthesized from seven Pure Souls...]
[As expected of the embodiment of kindness and beauty! Just looking at her, you can tell she's definitely not evil!]
[What do I do? I kinda want to pull for her, but characters like this probably won't be added to the gacha pool...]
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In the System Space, Jiang Mumu watched the scene unfold and nodded.
Lumine's guess was actually correct—the Goddess was being jointly controlled by Angie and the other six.
As for Jiang Mumu herself...
Though she didn't like admitting it, Jiang Mumu wasn't exactly a saint. So, she had designated herself as the Abyss's ultimate boss.
Compared to being a Goddess, Jiang Mumu felt that being a great villain suited her much better...
Heh heh heh—
Not being particularly skilled at maneuvering, Jiang Mumu had roped Chu Xi into playing alongside her.
Thus, the upcoming final battle would essentially be a massive showdown between Jiang Mumu and Chu Xi against Angie and the others!
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Within that space, the Goddess floated in mid-air, suddenly coming face-to-face with Lumine. The Goddess's dazzling, pink crystal-like eyes sent a jolt through Lumine's heart, making her instinctively want to retreat.
But the Goddess had already moved first, gently placing her right index finger on Lumine's chin. "Don't worry," she said softly, "I'm not some villain. Now, let's defeat the dark Abyss together."
Lumine's pupils flickered slightly. She opened her mouth as if to question the God, but ultimately remained silent.
Finally, she nodded firmly.
Aether and Mavuika's figures flashed into view, just in time to witness the Goddess and Lumine gazing intently at each other at close range, the Goddess's fingertip lightly touching Lumine's chin.
The two froze in place, their faces a mixture of utter astonishment and delight.
The surrounding pink energy began to heal their wounds. Within moments, both Aether and Mavuika were completely restored!
Aether's pupils constricted sharply, his breath catching in his throat.
He had witnessed the Abyss's malevolence and sensed the Heavenly Principles' mysteries, but he had never encountered such a... pure and warm aura of light.
Like the warm spring sun or a crystal-clear stream, it directly soothed the fatigue and wounds of the soul.
Aether unconsciously loosened his grip on his broken sword, his eyes filled with stunned silence and a primal sense of awe.
Mavuika's experience was even more immediate and profound.
As the God of Flames, she possessed an extraordinarily keen perception of energy.
She could "see" the radiant light flowing around the pink-haired damselette before her, a light whose essence far surpassed any Elemental Energy she understood. It was a primordial force, closer to the very source of the world, brimming with boundless vitality and benevolent intent!
This power caused the Sacred Flame within her body to hum with joyous submission, as if it had encountered its ancestral source.
In her crimson eyes, the Pyro Archon's authority had vanished, replaced by shock and awe.
"Such... warmth and immensity... This must be... the embodiment of ancient benevolence and the Power of the Realm of Light..."
Sensing their arrival, the Goddess turned gracefully, her long pink hair tracing a beautiful arc through the air, leaving trails of shimmering, crystalline motes.
She gazed at Mavuika and Aether, her face blossoming into a radiant, unclouded smile, as dazzling as a crystal flower in full bloom.
"Oh, two more lovely visitors! How delightful~"
Her voice, ethereal and melodious, carried a playful lilt, as if eternally residing within the most beautiful musical composition:
"It seems our valiant team to vanquish the evil dragon is finally complete!"
The Goddess tilted her head slightly, her pink crystal-like eyes curving into crescent moons. When her gaze swept over Aether, it carried a hint of knowingness and pure goodwill.
"Don't be nervous. Here, you need only follow the true desires of your heart."
The Goddess moved with effortless grace and warmth, as if every person she met were an old, dear friend. Yet she carried an aura of inviolable sanctity.
Her very presence was like a living hymn to life and beauty, a miracle crystallized from the world's primordial kindness.
She clapped her hands gently, a soft halo of light rippling around her.
"Now then, everyone ready? It's time to teach that 'naughty child' who disturbed someone's beautiful dream a little lesson~"
Her tone was as casual as suggesting a picnic, but the unwavering glint in her eyes betrayed the ancient God's true majesty about to be unleashed.
"Wait!"
Lumine pointed to the stone slab that had previously stood before the massive flower bud, where her Unrelenting Will still lingered.
The Goddess smiled faintly and beckoned. The Unrelenting Will materialized in her hand, its soul imprint completely faded, returning it to its original state when Lumine first obtained it.
Yet the Goddess couldn't simply hand the sword back.
Her fingers lightly traced the blade, infusing it with pink energy. The Unrelenting Will surged back to life, its light no longer a mere hue but a razor-sharp golden radiance.
Only after completing this transformation did the Goddess entrust the Unrelenting Will to Lumine, casting her an apologetic glance.
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Before leaving the pink space, the Goddess gently raised her right hand, and the massive pink crystal tree slowly transformed into pink energy, flowing into her palm.
Only then did the four of them set off.
The Goddess, Lumine, Mavuika, and Aether retraced their steps. With the Goddess leading the way, no danger could possibly arise.
What's more, Lumine and her companions discovered that a journey that had taken them a considerable amount of time on their way in now took only a few seconds to traverse on their return.
Space seemed to have been compressed. Though it felt like they'd barely moved, they had actually covered a vast distance.
In those mere seconds, they had already arrived at the place where they had first encountered Gosoythoth.
Lumine's heart suddenly clenched, her breathing quickening. Though she knew Angie couldn't possibly still be alive, deep down she still couldn't accept this outcome.
But when Lumine saw the figure lying on a floating stone slab, even the faintest glimmer of hope vanished.