Zongman: The post-2D era

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Isuzu turned her head when she heard the voice, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she responded enthusiastically.

Not far away, the mascot Mofuru also came over, swaying his chubby body, and the children gathered around it and laughed.

Feng Feng pulled Eri, and the three of them posed in an exaggerated manner with Mofru. With a “click”, the camera captured this warm and joyful moment.

Feng Feng pulled out his slightly vibrating cell phone from his pocket, and the caller ID of “Queen Totsuki” flashed on the screen.

He smiled and made an apologetic gesture to Eri and Isuzu, and said softly, “Wait a moment, I’ll take a call.”

Then he slowly walked into the high-end restaurant area on the side, where the lighting was softer and the decoration was elegant.

Queen Totsuki’s voice came through the receiver, with a barely perceptible hint of urgency.

Feng Feng strolled in front of the exquisite cooking table, occasionally stopping to stare at the ingredients flying in the hands of the chefs, as if watching a silent dance, and the conversation on the phone added a touch of mystery to this quiet scene.

Feng Feng gently closed his phone and put it back into his pocket. In his hand, there was an exquisite high-end lunch box, which still had a hint of warmth from the food.

He walked through the quiet food area, anxiously searching for Eri and Isuzu.

The moonlight is like water, sprinkling on the stone pavement of the amusement park, adding a bit of tranquility and mystery to the night.

Finally, under the Ferris wheel not far away, he saw the two familiar figures. Eri was looking up at the slowly rotating Ferris wheel with anticipation in her eyes, while Isuzu was saying something beside her, making her giggle.

Feng Feng quickened his pace, a warm feeling welling up in his heart, as if he wanted to treasure this warmth forever.

Sakura Matou suddenly appeared in front of Feng Feng. Her figure looked particularly soft in the moonlight, and there was an inexplicable light flashing in her eyes.

She snatched the food box from his hand without hesitation and smiled gently, with a hint of mischief and mystery in her smile.

Then, she took Feng Feng’s hand and led him through the bustling crowd, walking quickly towards the European-style princess castle area.

The outline of the castle is looming in the night, like a dream scene in a fairy tale.

The moonlight sprinkled on the spire of the castle, silvery and holy. Matou Sakura pulled Fengfeng through the archway decorated with colorful lights and stepped into the castle.

There, the bright lights and exquisite decorations complement each other, creating a romantic and mysterious atmosphere.

Feng Feng followed Sakura Matou, his heart full of doubts and expectations, as if an unknown secret was about to be revealed.

Matou Sakura pulled Feng Feng into the castle. A melodious music floated in the wind. In the hall of the castle, a performance was quietly taking place.

Actors dressed in gorgeous costumes, holding colorful flags and bouquets, danced with light steps under the bright lights.

Sakura Matou opened the lunch box in her hand with a smile. It was filled with exquisite sushi and delicious side dishes, with a fragrant aroma.

They sat on elegantly decorated benches, surrounded by dreamy lights and the sounds of the parade.

Feng Feng picked up a piece of sushi and smiled at Sakura Matou. The two of them tasted this unique meal in the fairy-tale castle together. At that moment, it seemed as if the whole world had stopped.

Matou Sakura’s eyes sparkled with anticipation, and she suggested softly, “Feng Feng, let’s go meet the legendary princess. She must be very beautiful today.”

However, Feng Feng was concerned about Eri. He shook his head gently but firmly and said, “Ying, thank you for all the good things you have brought me, but I must find Eri first. She is waiting for me.”

He turned and walked quickly out of the castle, passing through the ornately decorated corridors, and every step seemed to be on soft clouds.

The moonlight shone through the stained glass windows, casting colorful shadows on the ground. Feng Feng shuttled between them, searching eagerly, silently reciting Eri’s name in his heart.

Suddenly, a familiar figure came into view. Eri was standing in front of a half-open window, looking at the night sky outside. The moonlight outlined her soft figure, which was so beautiful that she did not seem mortal.

Feng Feng felt warm in his heart and quickened his pace to run towards her.

Feng Feng walked forward quickly and called softly from behind Eri, “Eri.”

She turned around, and under the moonlight, her eyes seemed to be filled with stars, shining with gentle light. Feng Feng smiled and asked her: “Are you having fun? The night view here is beautiful, isn’t it?”

Eri nodded gently, with a sweet smile on her lips. She stretched out her hand and pointed to the bright starry sky outside the window. “Look, the brightest star seems to be guiding us home.”

Her voice was as gentle as the wind, carrying the tranquility and warmth of the night. Feng Feng looked in the direction of her finger, and a warm current surged in his heart. The two stood side by side, the starlight outside the window and the lights in the castle intertwined and reflected on them, as if time had frozen at this moment.

Feng Feng held Eri’s hand, and the two of them walked through the castle gate and into the amusement park at night. The street lights flickered, stretching their shadows long and intertwining.

In their hands, they were carrying shopping bags filled with happy memories, and two soft marshmallows that were as light as clouds.

Feng Feng gently handed the marshmallow to Eri. She smiled as brightly as a flower and took it carefully. Her pink tongue lightly touched the sweet strands of candy, and her satisfied expression was beyond words.

The two of them talked as they walked, occasionally smiling at each other. That pure joy slowly permeated the night sky, as if even the air was filled with the scent of happiness.

The moonlight sprinkled on them, covering the journey home with a layer of dreamy silver gauze.

Chapter 980: Blue Exorcist End of Night

Saturday, March 5

At ten o’clock in the morning, the sun did not rise as usual and it was dark outside.

Rumors of Satan’s coming were spreading like wildfire on the Internet, but Feng Feng was watching the anime Blue Exorcist at home.

In the animation, Phosphorus follows the footsteps of his foster father Shiro Fujimoto and his biological mother Yuli Akin, and witnesses the birth of cubs between the devil god Satan and humans, and the tragedy of the Blue Night.

Phosphorus used Mephisto’s master key to open a door and escaped into a forest. Feng Feng’s figure could be vaguely seen at the edge of the forest.

Feng Feng gently patted Lin’s shoulder, and his gentle voice penetrated the mist in the forest with a hint of confusion: “Lin, why do you want to escape? Facing it is always braver than running away.”

Phosphorus turned around suddenly, his eyes widened with surprise, as if he had seen an incredible sight.

The sunlight shone through the sparse treetops, dappled onto his face, highlighting his expression of disbelief.

“Feng Feng? How did you do that? And…are you an Onmyoji? A god?”

His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes searched Feng Feng back and forth, as if trying to find clues to the answer from him.

Feng Feng smiled gently, with a soothing look in his eyes. He slowly stretched out his hand, palm facing up, as if inviting Lin to let go of the burden in his heart.

“Phosphorus, calm down. This world is indeed full of unknowns, but the existence of gods is not a reason for us to escape from reality. As for me, I am just an ordinary person who knows a little about supernatural phenomena.”

As he spoke, he pulled out his cell phone from his pocket. The screen lit up, reflecting his focused expression. He quickly dialed the number, and the soft voice of Matou Sakura came from the other end of the line.

Feng Feng frowned slightly, spoke faster, and explained in detail: “Ying, this end of the night was caused by Okumura Lin coming to the main world. Leave it to me to handle it.”

Upon hearing this, Phosphorus took a step forward and was about to leave, with a hint of unwillingness and anxiety in his eyes, but was interrupted by a sudden call.

In the direction of the kitchen, Eri was standing by the door, wearing a simple apron and holding a spatula. The golden sunlight gave her a soft glow, but her majestic eyes could not be ignored.

“You two, stop chatting and come help with the cooking! Today is a big day, we have to celebrate it properly.”

Her voice was filled with unquestionable power, and she waved the spatula in her hand lightly, as if even the air was vibrating.

Lin and Feng Feng looked at each other and smiled bitterly. Helplessly, they could only put away their thoughts and walked towards the kitchen side by side. Their backs gradually blurred in the stretched sunlight, leaving a warm room with unsolved mysteries.

The afternoon light shone on the cozy dining table. Lin, Fengfeng and Eri sat around a circle. The steaming food exuded an enticing aroma.

Although their eyes were filled with worry about the events of the night, the company of each other alleviated the uneasiness a lot.

Lin scooped a spoonful of soup, blew it cool, and handed it to Eri, his eyes full of gratitude.

Feng Feng whispered the methods of soothing people’s hearts in ancient legends. His voice was gentle but powerful, as if it could penetrate the haze in people’s hearts.

Outside the window, the night is getting darker, but the lights in the house are brightly on. The picture of three people sitting together is like a warm painting, capturing a touch of tranquility and hope in this uneasy world.

Lin sat quietly at the dining table, occasionally looking at Fengfeng who was being assigned a task by Eri.

Feng Feng stood up with a determined look and took the ancient oil lamp handed to him by Huili. The lamp seemed to contain some mysterious power and flickered with warm light.

He turned and walked into the night, his back lengthened under the dim street lights, each step he took steady and powerful.

In the streets, panicked believers gathered in groups, whispering about rumors of doomsday. Feng Feng approached slowly. His voice was like a spring breeze, gentle yet firm. He began to soothe those trembling hearts one by one. The light of the oil lamp seemed to spread, warming everyone’s heart and dispelling the haze and fear around them.

Phosphorus looked at Feng Feng’s back thoughtfully, perhaps he really had seen a god.

In the afternoon, Eri came over with two plates of steaming food, and the aroma of the food instantly filled the whole room.

The three of them sat around the dining table, the light shining softly on their faces. Eri talked with a smile as they recounted the interesting events of the day, occasionally picking up a piece of temptingly colored braised pork and putting it into Lin’s bowl.

Lin lowered his head and ate silently, but his eyes drifted out the window from time to time, as if he was still thinking about the calm and firmness of Feng Feng’s back.

Feng Feng ate and talked at the same time, occasionally looking up, his eyes gently meeting Lin’s, as if he could see through his thoughts and give silent encouragement.

At the table, the atmosphere suddenly became solemn. Lin put down his chopsticks, clenched his hands, and his eyes flashed with complex emotions.

He took a deep breath and spoke with a trembling voice: “Actually, I am a hybrid of Satan’s son and human… I have always been confused. I don’t know the meaning of my existence, and I don’t know how to face such an identity.”

Upon hearing this, Eri paused for a moment with her chopsticks in her hand, her eyes revealing surprise and sympathy.

Feng Feng gently patted the back of Lin’s hand, his eyes firm and warm. He slowly spoke:

“Phosphorus, no matter who you are, you are unique. Your existence itself is a miracle. Don’t be confused, face your heart bravely, and you will find that the road that belongs to you is actually just ahead.”

As he spoke, he smiled gently, and that smile was like the sunshine in winter, warm and bright, illuminating the haze in Phosphorus’ heart.

Feng Feng’s words were gentle and profound. He gently stroked Lin’s furrowed brows, his eyes full of understanding and tolerance:

“Phosphorus, what you think of as Satan and humans, in my opinion, are just different forms of intelligent life, just like the stars and the sea, each has its own beauty and its own way.”

“Imagine that in the vast universe, life exists in tens of millions of forms, some bathed in the blazing sun, some hidden in the cold abyss, but they are all equally precious and worthy of respect.”

“Your bloodline is your unique mark, not a bondage. Look up at the endless night sky. Every star is shining in its own way. You should also bravely shine your own light.”

As he spoke, he pointed to the starry night sky outside the window. Phosphorus’ eyes seemed to be reflected in the bright light, and his heart gradually became clear.

There was a strange light in Phosphorus’ eyes, and he whispered:

“When I held the master key tightly, I silently prayed for the door to heaven. At that moment, I seemed to hear the most distant call in the universe, which led me across the boundary between reality and fantasy.”

“The door slowly opened, and a warm and sacred light enveloped me. When I opened my eyes again, I was in a strange place in the forest.

“Now my heart is filled with unprecedented peace and satisfaction, which is great.”

As he spoke, he looked up at the boundless starry sky, a happy smile on his face.

“Thank you very much, Lord God!”

Chapter 981 Blue Exorcist Seed

Sunday, March 6

At eight o’clock in the morning, the sun still hadn’t risen as usual, and it was dark outside.

Rumors of Satan’s coming were still spreading wildly on the Internet, and Feng Feng returned more than a dozen calls.

“It’s time for me to leave.”

Phosphorus used Mephisto’s master key to open a door and entered. Feng Feng’s figure was vaguely visible at the edge of the door frame.

Feng Feng followed him into the door and gently patted Lin’s shoulder. His gentle voice, but with a hint of confusion, penetrated the mist in the forest: