Chapter 125 Part 2

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Chapter 125 Part 2: Snatching Teammates, Pandora’s Box, the Terrifying Battlefield of Shura. (2)

Dream Weaver Rabbit watched over the two teams, displaying a satisfied smile. It broke the tense atmosphere and joyfully proclaimed:

“So, it’s time for the winners to enjoy their prize.”

“Everyone, make your decisions!”

“Is it Xie Qingxuan, known as the Stage Tyrant, who controls the powerful [Heart Flow] and possesses outstanding overall strength?”

“Or is it Ji Shuzhu, the choreography genius who demonstrated their dancing skills on this stage and is regarded as a dance machine?”

“Or perhaps it’s Chu Yuanqing, a shining Gemstone who is just beginning her journey, lacks various fundamentals, but contains endless possibilities, and once created a miraculous stage with [Heart Flow]?”

The words faded into silence.

Kirimi Miyuki, Tang Liuli, and Chu Wang Shu promptly declared in unison:

“I choose Little Qing!”

Ji Shuzhu felt somewhat dejected upon hearing this, not only was she not chosen herself, but Chu Yuanqing was selected instead?

You see, she hadn’t fully unlocked Chu Yuanqing’s potential yet, and hadn’t experienced the other’s brilliant performance on stage. Now that the other person was being taken away, it felt as disappointing as suddenly losing access to an exquisite limited buffet.

However, it wasn’t a major issue as Xie Qingxuan’s potential was also exceptionally high.

Even though they could only eat every other day, they wouldn’t starve even if the food wasn’t exceptional, so it was tolerable.

The consequences of losing were actually more problematic. After retreating to the C1 area, even with their rapid learning ability in dance, it would take them three days to challenge the Grade B teams and return to the B1 area.

Even advancing to the A1 area would take another three days, so altogether it would require six days. In the best-case scenario, this only left them with eight days to prepare for the final decisive dance stage, leaving no margin for error.

Unlike their teammates who were more carefree.

Xie Qingxuan felt as if struck by lightning, her mind becoming blank.

It may sound foolish, but perhaps due to confidence, or fear, or maybe she simply hadn’t wanted to contemplate Chu Yuanqing being taken away recently. She had never imagined that Chu Yuanqing could be taken from her.

No.

Don’t. Don’t take the other person away.

The girl lowered her gaze and instinctively grasped Chu Yuanqing’s wrist, like a child who had lost in a game of marbles, stubbornly concealing the marble in her palm, pursing her lips, remaining silent.

Chu Yuanqing whispered gently:

“Sorry, Qingxuan, I promised her that if I lost this game, I couldn’t refuse to join their team.”

Xie Qingxuan looked bewildered, almost losing her capacity to think upon hearing this statement.

What had she promised? And why had she agreed?

How peculiar, how many similar agreements had Little Qing made with people without her knowledge?

It shouldn’t be like this, we… aren’t we close friends? We have embraced so many times, we should be very intimate.

At that moment, Xie Qingxuan recalled her initial doubts about Ji Shuzhu.

“It’s strange, merely being on different teams shouldn’t affect our friendship, why do I feel like you and Chen Yining have become so formal.”

Yes, why so serious? Even if we’re not on the same team, can’t we still meet?

Why am I so fearful, so reluctant to be separated from the other person, and even… so jealous and resentful of those taking Little Qing from my team?

Xie Qingxuan’s thoughts grew increasingly confused. She watched the delicate hand slowly unfolding her fingers, the light in her eyes gradually diminishing, her lips moving silently, as if chewing on painfully sour needles, pierced by the anguish in her heart.

The girl indulged in an almost hopeless, irredeemable love, yet displayed a smile, her smile hollow and dark, as if stitching upturned corners on a discarded doll’s mouth.

Yes, hadn’t she already determined the reason?

—— No matter how much you try to avoid, abandon, restrain, or suppress it, that uncontrollable emotion called love.

As long as you remain by their side, you naturally feel happy and excited, begin to hope and love, and experience peace and warmth.

So, feeling afraid about liking someone is normal, isn’t it?

This is desire, this is love.

This is a poisonous potion that consumes the heart, once ingested, it makes you lose your rationality, no longer free, like a bird with clipped wings, or a cat or dog with a collar.

So, it should be happiness, right? The former me was also always afraid of being abandoned, and wanting to break free from depending on Little Qing, wasn’t it?

Just need to decide to part ways here.

Just need to avoid challenging her team in the future.

The fragile and delicate bond between the two will be completely severed, with no connection remaining.

But…

Xie Qingxuan’s eyes swirled with dark mist, her heart churned with overwhelming emotions, the engulfing magical mist burned, and the pendulum on her fair wrist ceased its swaying, as she consumed feelings of dissatisfaction, jealousy, hatred, anger, and defeat, her smile fading.

– Don’t.

– Absolutely not.

Chu Yuanqing is too important, so important that she would rather endure eternal pain and confusion, just to remain by the other’s side forever.

Besides, whether she drinks or refuses this cup of poison, she should have the freedom to choose, rather than consoling herself with such a poor excuse after a bitter defeat.

In the clear eyes of the young girl, spiraling mist condensed into a distinct pattern of a black cross, the surge in her soul expanded wildly, like opening Pandora’s box, actively reverting the suppressed “Heart Flow” to its original form.

– “Shining Plunder”.

At this moment, due to moral considerations and profound doubts, the ability that had been sealed and suppressed burst forth like a liberating demon descending from the sky. The rebellious Heart Flow expanded, flooding the entire arena like the tide at the seaside.

Kirimi Miyuki’s eyes blossomed with pink, the Rose Oath by her ears, as if blooming buds, showered down a sea of cherry blossom illusions, contrasting with the surging tide within her eyes.

Tang Liuli instinctively bristled, covering the moon feathers on her chest, her eyes filled with blazing fire, activating the “Heart Flow” naturally, releasing ten years of accumulated emotions, intercepting the aggressive black tide.

The two of them shared an unspoken understanding after a performance, their emotions connecting as soon as they entered the physical world, forming a barrier like a turning sky, forcibly blocking the plunder from Xie Qingxuan.

This was a spiritual battle, only those involved could perceive it. Chu Wang Shu, on the other side, remained oblivious as if untouched by the conflict, merely feeling strangely that the green-eyed cat hiding behind her had become more frightened.

Chu Yuanqing also didn’t notice, worriedly stroking the eyebrows of the golden retriever, comforting her gently:

“Qingxuan, I will come to see you, don’t be too sad, and don’t push yourself too hard, alright?”

Xie Qingxuan obediently allowed herself to be touched, concealing the hostility within her, looking at the girl’s compassionate and gentle eyes, suddenly experiencing a sense of déjà vu, a moment of nostalgia, sighing softly:

“Little Qing, you’re so kind to everyone.”

“Let’s not do this in the future.”

The words trailed off.

Xie Qingxuan turned her head and bent down as if whispering secrets. Her hair fell across her eyes, her pink lips gently touched Chu Yuanqing’s earlobe, and she whispered softly with a calm and confident voice, speaking ambiguous words:

“Because, I will be jealous, very jealous, extremely jealous.”

Chu Yuanqing looked confused, her ears turning red. She felt overwhelmed by the immense amount of information, uncertain whether to doubt herself or life.

Huh? What’s happening?

Am I very gentle? Why would I be jealous? Why did Qingxuan say this?

After speaking, Xie Qingxuan didn’t wait for a response. She concealed all her emotions, gently holding Chu Yuanqing’s hand and guiding her to the winner’s area, pushing her toward Chu Wang Shu, without uttering a word yet filled with tension.

Tang Liuli quietly hid behind Chu Wang Shu, not daring to even reveal her eyes this time, resembling a pitiful little cat.

Kirimi Miyuki stood at the forefront, facing forward. Fearless, the smile on her face remained perfect, but the pink hues in her eyes had grown somewhat serious.

Xie Qingxuan’s “Heart Flow” seemed more dangerous and terrifying than before, almost as if it belonged to a different level. Could this eerie “Heart Flow” truly be utilized on stage?

This person is definitely not an ordinary idol.

The cross in Xie Qingxuan’s eyes glowed at the edges, like dark stars. Her beautiful face appeared indifferent, like a proud emperor or a merciless warrior. A mysterious and terrifying aura surrounded her, making the three people feel as though they were confronting a formidable enemy.

She declared softly:

“Prepare yourselves for a showdown in Zone A1.”

“I abandon my obsession with those boring sympathies.”

“Next time we meet, I will not only reclaim Chu Yuanqing but also consume… all the brilliance you possess.”

With this profound declaration, she departed without looking back, leaving behind a flurry of bullet comments streaming in the live broadcast room.