LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 20: Bound by Passion, Feared by All
The legend of Li Jue and Li Feng spread far and wide. The world had begun to call them "The Eternal Flame" and "The Immortal Lotus," symbols of their unyielding strength and flawless unity. Together, they commanded not only respect but fear. They were no longer seen as mere cultivators but as a single, inseparable force destined to rewrite the rules of existence.
In the heart of their dominion stood a fortress carved into the heavens, the Celestial Haven. It was a monument to their power and their love, a sanctuary where their energies intertwined and their ambitions flourished. It was there, under the celestial glow of an eternal star, that their romance burned brightest.
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Li Feng sat by the grand window of their chambers, her delicate fingers tracing the patterns of the night sky. Her robes shimmered in the moonlight, the ethereal fabric hugging her form as if made of starlight itself. The soft hum of spiritual energy around her made her seem otherworldly, as though she belonged more to the heavens than the mortal realm.
Li Jue entered quietly, his steps light but purposeful. He carried a goblet of moonfire wine, a rare elixir they had discovered during one of their many conquests. He approached her with a smile, setting the goblet before her and placing a gentle hand on her shoulder.
"You've been staring at the stars for hours, Feng'er," he said, his voice warm and teasing.
She tilted her head to look up at him, her lips curving into a smile that reached her eyes. "I was thinking about us. About everything we've built together."
"And?" he prompted, kneeling beside her.
"And it feels like a dream," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "Sometimes I wonder if the heavens themselves are envious of what we have."
Li Jue chuckled softly, his hand brushing a strand of hair from her face. "Let them envy. No god, no celestial force, can take this from us. What we have is ours alone."
Her gaze softened, and she leaned into him, their foreheads touching. "You always know what to say."
"It's easy when I'm speaking the truth," he replied, his voice low and intimate.
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Their connection deepened as the night unfolded. The glow of moonfire lanterns cast a soft light across their chamber, illuminating the way their hands sought each other, fingers intertwining as if they feared the night might separate them. Li Feng's laughter rang out as Li Jue whispered something into her ear, a rare sound that carried both joy and the weight of their shared journey.
He pulled her into his arms, their breaths mingling as their lips met. The kiss was slow, deliberate, a testament to the love they had nurtured over the years. It wasn't just an expression of passion but a promise—a reaffirmation of their shared vow to remain each other's world.
As they moved together, it was as if the heavens themselves paused to watch, their energies merging in a harmonious dance that resonated through the Celestial Haven. Every touch, every caress, was a reminder of their bond, unshaken by time or ambition.