I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 123 Tragic Farewell

Xiaoyao's heart was pounding wildly. He took a deep breath, gripped the blue crystal tightly in his hand, and felt the warm power flowing through his body. Gradually, his body no longer felt sore and weak, but instead felt an unprecedented lightness and strength.

"Brother Xiaoyao, you must remember..." Xia Lin's voice echoed in his ears again. Although distant, the voice was as warm as a spring breeze, dispelling the despair in his heart.

Ren Xiaoyao slowly stood up, his gaze becoming more determined. He knew he couldn't fall into despair, as he still had a mission to accomplish.

He looked up at the sky, as if he could see through the layers of clouds and mist, and see Xia Lin and the ethereal fairy watching him from the other side. Suddenly, a new battle consciousness surged into his mind, as if some long-forgotten ancient skill had been instantly awakened. He deeply understood that this was a brand new fighting technique, a power that could change the course of the battle.

"This is your blessing, isn't it?" Ren Xiaoyao murmured softly, as if talking to himself. His eyes gradually became determined, no longer hesitant.

Freeing his mind from the vortex of memories and emotions, Ren Xiaoyao immediately began to harness this newfound strength. His palms shifted, and every joint and muscle in his body moved in unison, flowing like water. He could sense that his magical power had been greatly restored, even more powerful in some ways than before.

Ren Xiaoyao stared ahead, toward the enemy. The Demon God, this world's ultimate rival, remained a formidable obstacle. But now, Ren Xiaoyao stood here not just because of his talent and hard work, but also because of the hopes and blessings of Xia Lin and the Ethereal Fairy. He knew he couldn't retreat.

Ren Xiaoyao stepped forward, each step brimming with determination. The blue crystal in his hand shone brighter and brighter, guiding his path. Suddenly, a dark figure emerged from the thick clouds ahead, accompanied by a chilling aura. It was the arrival of the demon god. The tall, ferocious figure exuded an aura of death and fear, terrorizing any who dared approach.

"Finally here." Ren Xiaoyao smiled coldly, a hint of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes.

The demon god looked at the little human in front of him who he had challenged many times but failed. At this moment, there was a hint of disdain and tension in his eyes. Because he knew that Ren Xiaoyao in front of him was no longer the same Ren Xiaoyao.

The wind suddenly roared, and the light of the blue crystal pierced the darkness, illuminating the entire battlefield. In this brief silence, Ren Xiaoyao suddenly took action. His speed was as fast as lightning, and his figure left several afterimages in the air.

In just a moment, he appeared before the Demon God, his palms intertwined, and a blue blade of light slashed down like lightning. The Demon God's eyes widened in shock. For the first time, he felt the true threat from Ren Xiaoyao.

"This is your blessing... Thank you!" Ren Xiaoyao muttered to himself, his lips curled up slightly, his eyes filled with endless fighting spirit. Then, his eyes widened, and his strength was concentrated in his palms.

"Come again!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, transforming once again into a streak of blue lightning, whistling towards the Demon God... Ren Xiaoyao's blue blade of light flashed with a chilling brilliance in the air, like the light of dawn, piercing through the darkness. Each of his attacks was laced with immense determination and power, striking directly at the Demon God's vital points. The Demon God felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, and a sense of foreboding welled up within him.

"How is this possible! How can this human have such power?" The demon was angry and surprised. The disdain in his eyes had long disappeared, replaced by tension and panic.

Ren Xiaoyao focused his attention, his palms like blue lightning, attacking the demon god repeatedly. He knew that the success or failure of this battle was not only related to his own fate, but also to the future of the world. With the blessings of Xia Lin and the Ethereal Fairy, each of his attacks seemed exquisite and unstoppable.

The demon god gradually felt the strain. He had never imagined that a human who was originally insignificant could grow to such a level in such a short time. He dodged Ren Xiaoyao's slash with a flash of his body, and roared to the sky, shaking the entire sky.

"Human, you've succeeded in angering me!" the demon roared, his eyes blazing with rage. To counter Ren Xiaoyao's counterattack, he decided to use forbidden magic at all costs to completely eliminate this threat.

The demon god raised his hands high, and the energy between heaven and earth gathered in response, forming a huge black vortex. A fierce storm swept in all directions, and Ren Xiaoyao felt a powerful pressure coming from all directions, but he remained unwavering, his eyes remained firm.

"Forbidden spell?" Ren Xiaoyao frowned slightly, but his goal remained clear, unwavering. Seeing the vortex gradually approaching, he showed no fear and instead accelerated towards the demon god.

The demon sneered, already certain that Ren Xiaoyao would not escape this fate. But at that moment, the blue crystal clenched in Ren Xiaoyao's hand suddenly released a dazzling light, almost competing with the sun in the sky. A mysterious and warm power filled the air, the blessing of the ethereal fairy.

Ren Xiaoyao suddenly experienced a sudden realization, and an even greater surge of power surged within him, making his attacks even more swift and precise. With lightning speed, the blue blade of light slashed towards the demon god's black vortex. The blade and the vortex collided, unleashing a violent energy shockwave that seemed to rip apart space, emitting a piercing roar.

The demon god was horrified. Such power was beyond his expectations. He quickly changed his strategy, trying to dodge Ren Xiaoyao's attack, but he still couldn't completely avoid it. The blue light blade instantly struck the demon god's shoulder, unleashing an incredibly powerful shockwave that knocked the demon god back several steps.

"How could you be so powerful?" the demon growled, his eyes filled with anger and fear. He had sensed a threat, and this threat came from a human he had once thought was just an ant.

Ren Xiaoyao stared coldly at the demon god, his eyes gleaming with determination. He didn't answer, simply raising the blue crystal in his hand and launching another fierce attack. At this moment, every movement he made was like the arrival of an ancient god of war, imbued with unshakable power.

The demon's heart was filled with alarm, but he refused to give up and decided to give it a try. He roared and quickly cast a forbidden spell, trying to use his utmost power to completely destroy Ren Xiaoyao. At this moment, the sky suddenly darkened, and black energy condensed into a huge blade, slashing down at Ren Xiaoyao.

Ren Xiaoyao remained undaunted. He knew this was a crucial moment, and he decided to give it his all. A flicker of determination flashed in his eyes, and he gripped the blue crystal tightly, ready to deliver the final blow. However, at this critical moment, a golden light descended from the sky, as if guided by a divine spirit, illuminating the battlefield—it was the magical weapon left behind by the Ethereal Fairy.

"Xia Lin, Fairy of the Void, please grant me strength!" Ren Xiaoyao stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes as sharp as lightning, firmly facing the giant blade of darkness. He knew that the outcome of this battle would determine everything in the future. The golden light was like a miracle, forming an indestructible barrier around Ren Xiaoyao. The black giant blade condensed by the demon god chopped it down, making a sharp friction sound, but it could not move forward any further. Ren Xiaoyao looked up in surprise, only to see a golden lotus emerge from the golden light. The lotus slowly rotated, emitting a powerful purifying force. The black energy released by the demon god melted away like ice and snow when it touched the golden lotus.

"What is this?!" The demon was terrified. He had never seen such a powerful force that could dissolve his forbidden spell so easily.

"You brought this upon yourself!" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes flashed. He realized that the magic weapon left by the ethereal fairy had taken effect, and now was the perfect time to defeat the demon! He poured all his inner energy into the blue blade, and it suddenly glowed brightly, like a blazing blue sun, illuminating the entire battlefield.

"Break!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, swung the light blade, and stabbed it towards the heart of the demon god. The blue light blade, with the power to destroy the world, cut through the void, instantly penetrating the demon god's defenses and piercing his chest.

"Ah..." The demon let out a shrill scream. He lowered his head and looked at the blue light blade on his chest in disbelief. His body trembled violently, and black energy poured out of his body like a flood, swallowing him up.

"It's over..." Ren Xiaoyao retracted his light blade and quietly watched the demon's massive body gradually dissipate in the black energy. With the demon's disappearance, the darkness that had shrouded the game world for years also dissipated. The sky cleared up again, and warm sunlight poured down upon the earth.

Ren Xiaoyao half-knelt on the ground, exhausted. The blue crystal in his hand lost its luster, turning into powder and drifting away in the wind. He raised his head and looked at this familiar yet unfamiliar world, feeling a mixture of emotions.

Suddenly, two illusory figures appeared before him, one white, one blue. They were Xia Lin and the Ethereal Fairy. They smiled, but their eyes were filled with reluctance.

"Xiaoyao..." Xia Lin called his name softly, her voice gentle and sad.

"You..." Ren Xiaoyao suddenly stood up and wanted to catch them, but missed.

"We've come to say goodbye to you..." the ethereal fairy said softly, "Our mission has been completed, and it's time to leave..."

"No, don't..." Ren Xiaoyao's eyes were wet. He wanted to talk to them again and feel their presence again.

"Xiaoyao, you are the hope of all of us. This world is in your hands..." Xia Lin reached out and gently stroked his cheek, tears falling from the corners of her eyes. "Promise us that you will live well..."

Before he finished speaking, the two figures gradually became transparent and finally disappeared into the air, leaving behind only a faint sadness and warmth.

"Xia Lin! Ethereal Fairy!" Ren Xiaoyao stretched out his hand, trying to grasp something, but there was nothing left. Only endless emptiness and sorrow remained. He slowly lowered his head, tears dripping onto the ground, his heart filled with confusion and pain...

Ren Xiaoyao's vision blurred, tears welling in his eyes. He stared blankly at the empty void, his heart aching as if it were being torn apart, and he felt like he was falling into an abyss. Just then, a gentle voice whispered in his ears: "Xiaoyao, don't be sad."

That was Xia Lin's voice. Ren Xiaoyao couldn't believe it and looked around hurriedly. He saw the souls of Xia Lin and the ethereal fairy reappear in front of him. Although their forms were illusory, their smiles were still warm and real.

"Xia Lin, the ethereal fairy..." Ren Xiaoyao's voice trembled. He stretched out his hand to touch them, but only felt cold air.

"We don't have much time, Xiaoyao." The voice of the ethereal fairy was soft but firm. "Our sacrifice is worth it, because you have become a true hero. This land needs you to protect it."

"Yes, Xiaoyao," Xia Lin continued, her eyes filled with tenderness. "You defeated the demon and saved the world. You did everything we all dreamed of."

Ren Xiaoyao's heart was filled with mixed emotions, a mixture of pride and pain. He looked at them and felt an endless emptiness: "But, without you, how can I go on?"

The ethereal fairy looked at him with gentle eyes and shook her head gently: "Xiaoyao, you must be strong. This world needs a leader, someone who can lead them to the light. And you are the chosen one."

Xia Lin also smiled and said, "We believe in you. You can do it."

Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress the pain within him. He understood that they had accompanied him on his final journey in spirit form, and now it was time to let go. But he still couldn't fully let go: "Xia Lin, Ethereal Fairy, I'm not a hero, I'm just an ordinary person..."

"It is precisely because you believe that you are an ordinary person that you have infinite possibilities." The voice of the ethereal fairy was filled with profound wisdom. "Heroes are not born from strength, but from the tenacity of the heart."

Xia Lin took one last look at Ren Xiaoyao and said softly, "Xiaoyao, this world is now in your hands. Don't let us down and live well."

Before they finished speaking, their figures gradually faded, eventually vanishing into thin air, leaving behind only a faint warmth and deep sorrow. Ren Xiaoyao's outstretched hand hung in the air, his fingertips unable to touch anything substantial. He lowered his head, tears silently dripping.

In this strange yet familiar world, Ren Xiaoyao felt unprecedented confusion. Although he defeated the most powerful enemy and saved the entire game world, the pain of losing his loved ones was still deeply engraved in his heart.

"I will live." Ren Xiaoyao swore silently in his heart, "For your expectations and for this land."

He raised his head, his gaze piercing the gradually brightening sky, as if he saw the endless possibilities of the future. This was a new beginning, a road full of unknowns and challenges, waiting for him to explore. Ren Xiaoyao's steps were firm and powerful, and he once again embarked on his own heroic journey...

With a wave of his hand, Ren Xiaoyao's name spread to every corner of the gaming world, from the deep mountains and dense forests to the bustling cities. Every face was filled with admiration and gratitude. This name, symbolizing hope and light, would be forever etched in the history of this world.