After breaking up with my girlfriend, I became a Great Sage of the Demon Clan.

Xu Sheng naturally withdrew from the battle for the goddess. Although he had more contact with Zhao Ya afterward, it was limited to communication between friends.

Besides, they haven't seen each other for decades. Why would Zhao Ya want to see him before she dies?

Xu Sheng was filled with mixed feelings of gain and loss. He felt that Zhao Ya must have had a very subtle reason for contacting him before she died, but since everyone was at the end of their lives, what was the point of discussing these things?

Exclamations came from downstairs.

Xu Sheng subconsciously lowered his gaze to his feet. After comprehending the power of perception, Xu Sheng's divine eye was greatly enhanced. Now, even through the ground, Xu Sheng could see a figure appearing outside the hotel.

When Xu Sheng's Heavenly Eye detected that figure, his lips tightened and his eyes widened.

Memories can beautify many things. When many people recall their childhood, they feel that childhood colds, electric fans blowing in the summer, and black and white televisions are indescribably beautiful, representing a youth that can never be returned to.

In reality, while you might be enjoying your youth, you're probably experiencing more boredom and discomfort. (Part 3)

Anything that cannot be obtained or missed in the past will become more attractive by more than 200% under the filter of memory.

Zhao Ya happens to be such a white moonlight in memories, who has been repeatedly beautified by Xu Sheng.

But Xu Sheng can swear that the Zhao Ya in his memories, even with the added filter of those memories, is very different from the Zhao Ya he sees now, walking out of the hotel.

The figure that strode in from the hotel entrance, even though he was old and his face was full of wrinkles, seemed to be bathed in moonlight as he walked, illuminating the lobby. His cool yet dignified aura drew the attention of the people around the front desk.

The lobby became unusually quiet for a moment.

Zhao Ya walked past these stunningly beautiful people and got on the elevator.

Xu Sheng watched as this white lotus flower, bathed in the white moonlight, entered the elevator, exited the elevator, and then slowly walked to the door of his private room.

Her movements and posture were flawless; even in his dreams, Xu Sheng could not imagine his goddess to be so perfect.

Zhao Ya pushed open the door.

This woman, who was over seventy years old but possessed a graceful and pure beauty that young people lacked, appeared before Xu Sheng.

Thirty years later, when Xu Sheng's eyes met those of his beloved Bai Yueguang, he felt a pang of shame and inferiority, as if looking at Zhao Ya was a desecration.

"It's been thirty years since we last met."

Zhao Ya's reserved and elegant voice echoed throughout the private room, followed by the sound of her graceful footsteps as she entered.

Xu Sheng really couldn't imagine what had happened to his goddess over the past few decades, and why... she could be so beautiful?

If the previous Zhao Ya at least gave Xu Sheng a sense of life, then the current Zhao Ya gives Xu Sheng an ethereal beauty that seems otherworldly.

Of course, Xu Sheng loved this aesthetic, he was madly in love with it. If it weren't for the fact that dating was a luxury at his age, Xu Sheng would have loved to experience the passion of youth again.

Zhao Ya stopped in front of Xu Sheng and sat down. (Six)

Xu Sheng stared in fascination at the weathered and mature look on Zhao Ya's face. The goddess's face was no longer as firm and fair as it had been in her youth, but the majesty on her face and the aura she exuded made her breathtakingly beautiful.

"Yes, it's been thirty years." (Sound)

Xu Sheng said sadly.

"How many thirty-year periods does one have in a lifetime? Senior, we're all getting old."

Zhao Ya's face showed a hint of desolation, and her tone became even colder.

"You're getting old, and I'm dying, junior. Do you know that I've been waiting for you all this time..."

Xu Sheng's expression shifted slightly as he saw various causal lines appearing on his body. However, at this moment, Xu Sheng had no energy to think about the causal entanglements on his body, but was instead immersed in the words of his beloved.

"wait for me?"

Xu Sheng said in a self-deprecating tone.

"Senior, so many people were pursuing you back then..."

Zhao Ya interrupted.

"When it comes to relationships, it's not like you have to choose the one who's more outstanding."

"Junior, do you still remember when you drew the blackboard bulletin in your class?"

Xu Sheng narrowed his eyes, recalling the past.

"It's a blackboard newspaper competition, right? Me... Heh, I've studied sketching, and I'm always the one who puts up the blackboard newspaper competition in class."

Many people think that top students are high-scoring but low-ability, while those who are academically weak are good at life. In fact, this idea is wrong. The real top students are those who have better grades than you, higher game rank than you, and are also more versatile and learn everything quickly.

Xu Sheng is a multi-talented academic achiever who not only excels in his studies but also plays the piano and violin, paints, and translates foreign language books in his spare time.

Therefore, whenever there was a need in Class Two, Xu Sheng would help out whenever he was free.

Zhao Ya smiled demurely.

"Yes, once I walked past your classroom and I saw you sitting in a chair drawing. The sunlight was shining through the classroom window, illuminating your hair and your serious face. I will always remember your expression at that time. You know what? A serious man is really charming."

Xu Sheng thought about it and realized that there was indeed a time when he was drawing a blackboard newspaper. When he came back after finishing, he saw Zhao Ya watching him. However, Xu Sheng didn't think much of it at the time and just said that his drawing was ugly and that Zhao Ya shouldn't make fun of him.

So, by then, had Zhao Ya already fallen for him?

Zhao Ya started shaking her head at this point.

“From that day on, I’ve been waiting for you to confess to me. My woman’s intuition tells me that you… like me too, right?”

Xu Sheng chuckled foolishly.

"Back then, half the boys in the college liked the senior, and I liked her too..."

Zhao Ya complained somewhat.

"But you waited until graduation and still didn't confess your feelings to me."

Xu Sheng explained.

"Senior, didn't you already have a boyfriend back then...?"

"You can believe rumors and gossip?"

"But everyone says..."

"I was still in contact with you back then, right? Junior, you don't think I'm some kind of 'green tea' who would have affairs with other men even after I had a boyfriend, do you?"

Xu Sheng: "..."

A kind of unprecedented sadness swept over Xu Sheng. Nothing in this world is more heartbreaking and painful than missing out.

"If I had been successful in my youth and not felt inferior,

Knowing what is precious.

Those beautiful dreams,

I will regret not giving it to you for the rest of my life…

Combat:

Chapter 714, Chapter Forty-Two: Temptation

Xu Sheng finally closed his eyes, feeling the surging torrent in his heart, waves of emotions unique to youth assaulting his memories.

If only I had been more confident, if only I had been more proactive.

If only I had realized it sooner...

Could my life be more perfect?

The Buddhist supernatural power of distinguishing name and form could not ultimately stop the surging human emotions. Xu Sheng's feelings overwhelmed all reason, and he was completely immersed in his past, unable to let go for a long time.

Until Zhao Ya's voice rang out again.

"I'm dying."

Xu Sheng opened his eyes and looked at Zhao Ya.

Zhao Ya's indifferent smile did not seem to indicate that she was discussing something as important as life and death.

"I struggled for a long time, but I couldn't find any hope to live, so I stopped struggling. I started to think about life and reflect on the past, and then I discovered..."

Zhao Ya took a slight breath, pausing her voice for a moment.

"Not being with you is actually my biggest regret in the past."

Xu Sheng paused for a moment, then smiled wryly.

"Senior, I hate that I was an idiot, a fool, I..."

Zhao Ya interrupted.

"We're all at the age where one foot is already in the grave, so there's no need for pointless small talk. Junior, since we've met, how about we go to Dongdu University together?"

Dongdu University is where Zhao Ya and Xu Sheng studied and graduated.

Zhao Ya spoke gently.

"I want to see the path we walked together back then."

Xu Sheng had no reason to refuse.

"No problem, senior, do you want to go after you finish eating, or do you want to go now?"

Zhao Ya nodded.

"My time is running out."

Xu Sheng understood what this "white moonlight" meant.

"Senior, I'll drive you there."

Xu Sheng stood up, and Zhao Ya, sitting opposite him, naturally extended her hand.

Xu Sheng was taken aback, then walked up to Zhao Ya with a embarrassed expression and took her hand.

The moment they grasped each other, Zhao Ya extended her index finger and gently tickled Xu Sheng's palm with her fingertip, making Xu Sheng's palm itch.

The elderly man, who was over seventy years old, couldn't help but turn around. As his gaze shifted, Zhao Ya's gentle smile came into view.

Although they are both in their seventies or eighties, Zhao Ya's smile reveals the playfulness and sweetness of a young girl.

Fifty years later, Xu Sheng felt as if he had returned to his university days. On the hottest day of summer, amidst the comings and goings of his classmates, he took the hand he had never held before and completed a love story that had never been finished before.

This period of dazedness came quickly and ended just as quickly.

Xu Sheng lowered his head sadly. The old man led Zhao Ya downstairs, got into his car, and drove to Dongdu University.

Dongdu University was neither far nor close to the hotel, about 100 kilometers as the crow flies. After getting on the highway, it took Xu Sheng two whole hours to drive there.

Xu Sheng didn't remember that he hadn't been to the university he graduated from for decades, but upon arrival, he was incredulous to find that the university he attended and graduated from was almost exactly the same as the one in his memory.

The dormitories, teaching buildings, and various flowers and plants are still the same as before.

After parking their car in the parking lot, Xu Sheng and Zhao Ya walked hand in hand into the university.

Behind the university gate is a flower bed, and in the center of the flower bed is a tree with various prayer ribbons hanging from it.

Zhao Ya took Xu Sheng's hand and walked to the tree, smiling.

“I remember that every time there was an exam, a large group of students would come here to pray and hang up banners.”

Xu Sheng also laughed.

"I failed many times. Advanced mathematics is simply inhuman; I failed it every time."

Xu Sheng reached out and grabbed a prayer slip with his own karma on it. The prayer slip read, "Please bless me so I don't fail advanced mathematics."

Xu Sheng was about to turn around and tell Zhao Ya about his funny stories from his youth when he saw that Zhao Ya was also holding an old banner that read, "Let that fool know that I like him and am waiting for him to confess."

Xu Sheng: "..."

Zhao Ya took down the banner and said sadly.

"This tree fulfilled my wish, only it was delayed by more than fifty years."

Xu Sheng: "..."

Xu Sheng saw that there were flickering causes and effects around him, and a strange realization came to his mind. It seemed that there was a cause and effect connection between him and Zhao Ya. This cause and effect appeared and disappeared at any time, changing and declining at any time.

As a Buddhist scholar, Xu Sheng understood the meaning of cause and effect after only a brief moment of thought. These are the three common characteristics of one's own physical and mental phenomena: impermanence, suffering, and non-self.

Unlike young people who lack life experience and haven't accumulated enough knowledge to achieve enlightenment, Xu Sheng is over seventy years old. His experience and social knowledge far exceed those of ordinary people. Therefore, after realizing the karmic entanglement between himself and Zhao Ya back then, he began to experience a profound enlightenment.

After the wisdom of perception and perception, a deeper level of the wisdom of the three aspects of thought began to emerge, allowing Xu Sheng to see the rise and fall of his own thoughts. This was a very subtle feeling. Simply put, Xu Sheng could feel that once he had a certain thought, he could capture how that thought arose and how it was destroyed. His consciousness was like crystal, with every thought reflected in his reason.

When the Threefold Contemplation Wisdom is cultivated to a profound level, one can sever the five desires and not be misled by the instinctive desires of the human body.

Zhao Ya took Xu Sheng's hand and led him to the classroom where Xu Sheng had previously studied.