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As the shadows fled in disarray, the village returned to a peaceful and tranquil life. Although this battle against the shadows did not end in a flawless victory, the powerful evil force had been significantly weakened and nearly dissipated, and the shadow that belonged to me naturally returned to my body.
In the end, we defeated that shadow; however, this rare tranquility did not quell the turbulent waves within my heart. I stood atop the ruins of the ravaged village, feeling a mix of emotions, overwhelmed by conflicting thoughts.
I declared loudly, "We won!" I tried to inspire their fighting spirit with these words, but while they cheered joyfully, I could see hesitation and confusion about the uncertain future in their eyes.
I wandered around the village and saw villagers beginning to rebuild their homes, while children played and frolicked among the broken walls, as if this disaster had never befallen them. Zhao Ming walked up beside me, pride evident in his eyes: "You did great."
Suddenly, I felt utterly exhausted. Was this truly the end of it all? As night fell and silence enveloped everything, I sat alone under the eaves, gazing up at the brilliant starry sky. The starlight mingled with the bright moonlight, casting a faint glow over the dark night.
I began to ponder the true meaning of our hard-fought struggle. What exactly were we defending? This village? Our loved ones? Or ourselves? I gently stroked the sword in my hand; it granted me endless power, but did this power truly stem solely from the sword itself?
"You have a lot on your mind," Xuan Zhenzi's voice broke my contemplation. He sat down beside me. I didn't turn to look at him; I just stared blankly at the sky.
"Master, do you know? I have failed before—miserably."
"To escape that painful past, I chose to leave this village. I thought I could forget everything, but my past failures have always followed me like a shadow."
"I must bravely face those fears that once haunted me, just as I must accept my true self."
After a moment of silence, Xuan Zhenzi solemnly told me, "True strength often comes from deep within."
"You need to confront your past before you can become stronger."
A shiver ran through me; he was right. I had to face my past courageously to grow stronger. Slowly, I stood up and turned my gaze toward the night sky.
The night sky was dotted with countless stars, like numerous bright eyes silently watching me, anticipating my growth.
"Master, I think I have understood how to proceed."
Zhao Ming noticed my change; I had learned to calmly accept myself, including my shadow.
He smiled and asked, "Are you planning to bravely face the past now?"
I nodded firmly in response: "Yes, I will bravely confront the past and become even stronger."
The warm sunlight fell on my face, stretching my shadow long.
Unlike before, I no longer feared my shadow because I had learned to embrace my true self.
I gazed at the distant village, where sunlight illuminated the ruins, creating a stark contrast with the dull tones of the rubble.
It was like the intense collision between hope and reality, with hope ultimately triumphing over reality.
I closed my eyes, fully enjoying the warmth of the sun, silently praying in my heart: "I will bravely face myself and become even stronger."
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