Recreating iconic scenes, forever holding my beloved under the moonlight!
The sky stretched wide, with the bright moon hanging low, casting a silvery sheen upon the ground.
In Chiba City, at the heart of the Jōyama Great Forest.
A monstrous spirit, towering like a skyscraper, roared, its head and chest adorned with four pairs of long legs, each tipped with sharp claws.
It resembled a sea spider, its brown back marked with five compound eyes spinning in circles, fixated on a tiny figure desperately fleeing ahead, its gaze filled with greed and desire.
The beautiful light within that figure was calling out to it.
Devouring her would surely lead to its greater evolution!
"Rumble...!!"
Countless ancient trees fell, their collapse sending waves of terror rippling through the air.
The giant beast reveled in the chase, leaving deep gorges in the earth with every step, each footprint a natural chasm, dust swirling and spreading for miles.
There was no doubt: this was a terrifying spirit with A-rank power.
Not only did it possess immense spiritual energy, but it could also command lesser spirits at will.
Whenever a spirit of this rank emerged, it often brought calamity to human cities.
In Japan, only the personnel of the Tokyo Super Disaster Countermeasures Bureau could confidently suppress A-rank spirits.
If nothing unexpected happened, no one in Chiba City could stop it.
In the distance.
The tiny figure ran for its life, muttering curses under her breath.
"Damn spider, still chasing me!!"
As the ground shook violently, Gō Wei gritted her teeth, steadying herself to escape.
She couldn't understand why, despite her small size—barely enough to fit between its teeth—this colossal beast pursued her relentlessly. It felt like a monster from Journey to the West chasing after Tang Seng's flesh.
Could it be that consuming her would grant it immortality?
How absurd! The level of ridiculousness was off the charts!
"Ha… ha…"
At the cliff's edge, Gō Wei gasped for air, her mind clouded with oxygen deprivation, yet unable to stop.
In this life-and-death crisis, adrenaline surged, quickening her blood flow.
In this dire situation, her thoughts spiraled.
Would Master Luo come upon the message?
Had he seen her plea?
So late… surely, he must be asleep by now?
As a diviner, he lacked combat skills, right?
Even if he arrived in time, could he really defeat such a massive monster?
If he could, wouldn't that make him a human Ultraman?
"Rumble…!"
Accompanied by the roar of the earth shifting beneath her, the monstrous sea spider was drawing nearer.
"Hiss~"
The gigantic creature lowered its head, its five pairs of compound eyes filled with greed, looking down at the tiny girl.
Drops of green drool fell from its maw, hissing as they hit the ground, corroding the hard granite into dust before Gō Wei's horrified gaze.
If it swallowed her, how would that differ from taking a bath in sulfuric acid?
Her beautiful eyes widened in terror as she stared at the monster. But knowing she had no hope of escape, the girl forced herself to calm down, took a deep breath, and gradually shifted her gaze from fear to determination.
"Goodbye, Grandpa…"
"Goodbye, Dad…"
"Goodbye, Mom…"
"Goodbye, Sōta…"
In an instant, a violent wind swept through, as if the very fabric of space were tearing apart.
The A-rank spirit howled, its six grotesque pincers towering like skyscrapers descending upon her.
With a heart full of longing, Gō Wei closed her eyes, placed her hands in prayer at her chest, and rapidly stepped back, leaping into the abyss.
In the bone-chilling wind, memories flooded her mind: her grandfather holding her hand to buy candied fruit, her mother gently patting her shoulder, teasing her about finally growing up, and Sōta calling her "sister" with affection…
Her ordinary yet happy life played out like a vivid montage in her mind.
Was this where my life would end?
The girl trembled, sending her regrets into the wind as she allowed herself to fall.
In a daze, it felt as if delicate, warm hands had embraced her…
Like the flickering warmth of candlelight in a winter room…
It felt dreamlike.
Instinctively, she held on tighter, refusing to let go.
Then, a familiar teasing voice suddenly rang in her ears.
"Hello, Miss Gō Wei, we meet again."
"Ah?! E-eh?!"
The dark clouds above parted suddenly, and the bright moonlight fell, illuminating a figure clad in moon-white robes, exuding an otherworldly aura that enhanced its ethereal charm.
Gō Wei blinked in shock, realizing she was cradled in the arms of this being.
The youth in feathered robes was holding her in a princess carry, his handsome face adorned with a gentle smile and a hint of playful mischief.
Just as the exquisite poetry described, a person like jade amidst the throng, unmatched in the world.
Had she been saved?
Gō Wei's mind was in a haze, a single thought echoing in her head.
Was this really her rescue?
She gazed up in confusion, her eyes wide with disbelief.
The boy etched the stunningly gentle smile into the depths of his memory, a moment he would never forget. Soon after, as Luo Shu moved swiftly, the two of them landed safely back on solid ground.
Only once they had settled did Gō Wei's mind begin to function again. Her cheeks flushed as she recalled how she had clung to Mr. Luo like an octopus moments before...
Wasn't that a bit too intimate?
Luo Shu seemed completely unfazed by the incident, his gaze fixed on the horizon as he pondered deeply.
The A-rank spirit, resembling a monstrous sea spider, exuded a terrifying aura.
After saving Gō Wei, it had roared in rage, as if driven mad, its four pairs of clawed legs whirling like a tornado, moving so fast that it left afterimages as it charged toward him.
It felt as if it had locked onto him with some kind of tracking device, making it challenging to deal with!
The ground was carved with countless gorges, dense forests collapsing in an instant...
This creature was strong.
Luo Shu rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
He could sense that this monster was also a formidable entity, a powerhouse within the third tier, its colossal form a testament to its dominance.
The moment he laid eyes on it, a chill ran down his spine, a profound sense of fear enveloping him, and his instincts screamed for him to flee.
Every fiber of his being warned him that this was an enemy he could hardly hope to defeat...
If he were to confront it head-on, even the slightest misstep could lead to injury or death.
Even if he had a double of himself, they might not stand a chance against this A-rank spirit.
However...
With the use of his unique abilities, it was definitely a foe he could handle with ease.
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