In the depths of the First Holy Temple "The Ruins of Creation·Forbidden Fruit Court" in the Spirit World, Shen Yue's consciousness is still connected to "Yu Hong". The roar of the world-destroying torrent has gradually subsided, but the huge Sky Boat carrying the remaining creatures is quietly stranded on a mountain surrounded by floods. The world is immersed in a dead silence after a catastrophe.
The flood completely engulfed the earth and even submerged the highest peaks. The water surface was symbolically "fifteen cubits" higher than the peaks. The huge Sky Boat had been tossed like a lonely leaf in the boundless raging waves for a long time. Although the wind and waves have subsided at this moment, the more than five months of closure and drifting in the boat have made fear and despair permeate every corner like heavy breathing. Every time the wood creaked, Yu Hong's family members tightened their hearts, as if the shadow of death was still hovering.
"Father, how long do we have to wait?" One of Yu Hong's sons asked hoarsely, his face full of undisguised fatigue. In the animal pen, the creatures were also restless, with low roars and wailing intertwined.
This was not only a test of the sturdiness of the Sky Boat, but also the ultimate tempering of the human spirit. However, Shen Yue, in Yu Hong's body at this moment, was as firm as a rock. He comforted his frightened family, reiterated the promise of the Guardian Spirit in a steady tone, and supported this floating miniature world with his unshakable spirit. He was sure that the will of the Guardian Spirit, the invisible and powerful force, always guided the direction of the Sky Boat. His consciousness seemed to be able to penetrate the thick Gopher wood wall and sense the guidance from the dark.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternal wait, Yu Hong felt that the water was slowly receding. The Guardian Spirit's spirit guided the Sky Boat, allowing it to stay safely in the waters surrounded by mountains as He had intended. The sky boat stopped shaking violently, and this sudden calm brought great comfort to the people and creatures in the boat who had already been exhausted. The oppressive atmosphere began to loosen, and the glimmer of hope finally pierced the thick haze.
Yu Hong's family eagerly looked forward to the moment of getting down to earth again. They observed the outside world through the light-transmitting window on the top of the sky boat day after day.
When the highest mountain top was clearly revealed again, it took another forty days and nights of patient waiting. Yu Hong thought it was time to test the earth. He opened a small window and released a crow - it was strong and sharp. However, the crow circled away, and the vast water was still in sight. There was no place to land its claws, and it could only wander around the sky boat.
Hope seemed to be overshadowed. Yu Hong was not discouraged, he knew that the guardian spirit had its own time. After another seven days, he released a dove, pure white and docile. The pigeon flew around, but still couldn't find a branch to land on, so it flew back tiredly.
Yu Hong's heart sank slightly, but he was confident in his patience. He waited for another seven days. On the evening of the seventh day, he released the pigeon for the third time. Everyone's heart was hanging, watching the white figure blend into the twilight. Time seemed to freeze.
Finally, in the last rays of the setting sun, the pigeon came back! In its beak, it held a newly twisted olive leaf! The bright green, like a star lit in the darkness, instantly detonated all the suppressed emotions in the boat!
"Olive leaf! It's an olive leaf!" Someone shouted excitedly.
The long-suppressed cheers and cries resounded throughout the sky boat. This small leaf is a signal of life revival, the first breath after the earth shook, and the echo of the guardian spirit's promise!
Then, Yu Hong carefully removed the cover on the top of the sky boat. Looking out, the mountains are clearly outlined, and moist soil can be seen under the water around the boat! The earth is really beginning to reveal itself!
Even so, Yu Hong still restrained his family and himself. He knew that if he followed the orders of the guardian spirit to enter the boat, he would have to wait for His instructions before leaving the boat. His spiritual contract did not allow any personal eagerness to transgress.
Another period of waiting. Finally, a bright beam of light descended from the sky. The solemn spirit descended and opened the long-sealed giant door of the Tianzhou, conveying the will of the guardian spirit: "Yu Hong, lead your family and all living things in the boat, come out. Regenerate and fill this cleansed land!"
Yu Hong led his family and all living beings out of the Tianzhou in an orderly manner and stepped onto the land that survived the disaster. The moist soil exuded a fresh breath. Although it was devastated and barren, it was already the supreme spiritual blessing.
Yu Hong was filled with infinite gratitude to the guardian spirit. The first thing he did after leaving the boat was to find clean stones and build an altar with his own hands. He selected a part of the limited number of clean creatures that he had carefully preserved and offered them respectfully. This was not only gratitude, but also an action to show that he trusted the "Dawnbreaker" who would come in the future as the ultimate sacrifice.
The flames of the altar rose, and the fragrance reached the heavens. The guardian spirit accepted this heartfelt sacrifice. A warm and sacred power enveloped Yu Hong and his family.
The voice of the guardian spirit, gentle and solemn, echoed between heaven and earth: "I smell this fragrance. I will no longer curse the earth because of man... As long as the earth remains, harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, day and night, will not cease."
This promise transcended Yu Hong's family and blessed all living beings after the flood. Yu Hong's actions also set a model for future generations: in everything, we should first respect the Creator and Giver of all things.
The Guardian Spirit feared that future generations would be afraid of the reappearance of the flood of destruction when they saw the dark clouds and heavy rain, so he made an eternal covenant with Yu Hong and his descendants.
"I establish a covenant with you," the Guardian Spirit solemnly declared, "no more shall all flesh be cut off by the flood of destruction, and no more shall there be a flood of destruction to destroy the earth... I put my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. The rainbow will appear in the clouds, and I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between me and every living creature of flesh and blood on earth."
As soon as the voice fell, a magnificent rainbow appeared in the sky, like a sacred arch bridge, across the sky. The seven colors flowed, the light was brilliant, soft and majestic. This is the seal of the Guardian Spirit's mercy and faithfulness-"Rainbow Covenant".
How vast is the care and mercy of the Guardian Spirit! He said, "When you see the rainbow, remember it." It does not mean that He will forget it, but rather that He uses a way that people can understand to emphasize that this promise will never change. His will is: when future generations ask about the meaning of this rainbow, the elders will retell the story of the flood that destroyed the world and tell them that the Supreme Guardian Spirit placed the rainbow in the clouds and promised never to destroy the world with water again. This rainbow will witness the divine love from generation to generation and strengthen the spiritual covenant of the world.
Shen Yue (Yu Hong) looked up at the rainbow, and his chest was filled with awe and gratitude. He realized more deeply that the meaning of this rainbow is more than that. In the heavens, the throne of the Guardian Spirit is also surrounded by rainbow light; the head of the "Oracle" who will come in the future will also be shining with rainbow color. When the world is judged because of its own turbidity, the "Dawnbreaker" will point to this rainbow in the cloud, the throne and the rainbow light on his head as a sign of the Guardian Spirit's mercy to the repentant, and intercede for them.
The Guardian Spirit personally linked this guarantee to a promise with spiritual blessing, saying to His people: "As I swore not to let the flood of destruction of the world flood overwhelm the earth, so I swore not to be angry with you... The mountains can be removed, the hills can be moved, but my love will not leave you, and my covenant of peace will not be moved. This is said by the Guardian Spirit who has mercy on you."
The trial is completed, the covenant is in hand
The light of the rainbow faded, but the eternal covenant has been imprinted in Shen Yue's heart. The surrounding scene began to fluctuate and fade.
In his hand, a new pseudo-covenant fragment has taken shape, emitting a soft colorful halo, like a miniature rainbow. The inscription on it is clear: "The Guardian Spirit and Yuhong's covenant, with the rainbow as a mark, will never drown, love will last forever, and peace will last forever."
The voice of the Guardian Spirit finally echoed: "You have experienced the flood of destruction, witnessed Yuhong's obedience, and received the rainbow covenant. The trial is completed. Your spiritual covenant is strengthened by this rainbow."
Shen Yue felt more solid than ever before. He completed this trial and took another solid step towards the goal of repairing the covenant.
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Reality, the Temple Library.
The ancient scroll of "The Book of Years" was quietly spread out. Shen Yue took the pen, dipped it in ink, and solemnly wrote on the parchment:
"The fifth trial is completed. The flood of destruction has retreated, and the rainbow covenant will last forever. Hope is rekindled, and the spiritual covenant is passed on."
The first Xuanji came over and read the words carefully, with a mixture of relief and solemnity on his face. He said slowly: "Shen Yue, the Rainbow Contract is the ultimate mercy of the guardian spirit, and it is also a continuous test of the spiritual contract of living beings. Remember the promise of this rainbow, and don't forget the warning of the torrent of destruction. The road ahead is long and the challenges still exist. Keep this contract and move forward."
Shen Yue nodded slightly, and his calm posture seemed to reflect the eternal rainbow in the sky. Every trial is a tempering, and every fragment is a step. He is ready to meet the subsequent challenges and continue his journey to pursue the lost contract and complete his sacred mission.