The abundant form of lightning, the purification and recovery of spirit, the vigorous Growth of plants, and the tranquility of mist—these four powers intertwined and merged, forming the cycle of the four seasons, regarded as all phenomena.
And this 'Dance of All Phenomena' was the blessing bestowed upon the islands and living beings by the four Guardian Deities.
At this moment, Mu Li finally understood why the four Guardian Deities preferred to sink to the bottom of the sea rather than abandon the island that once was.
That island was not merely land, but the vessel for their souls, an extension of their very bodies.
The dance lasted for an unknown duration, but in the hearts of all who witnessed it, this moment would forever exist in their memories.
As the last wisp of lightning dissipated, the last scale-light drifted down, the last small flower ceased its Growth, and the last piece of mist merged into the moonlight, the bodies of the four deities also began to become ethereal.
Tapu Koko transformed into a dazzling electric light, shooting straight into the sky, disappearing among the stars.
Tapu Lele, like a phantom scattered by the wind, gradually faded in the shimmering light of her scales.
Tapu Bulu slowly sank into the grass.
Tapu Fini melted into the moonlight, drifting away with the mist.
On the altar, the bonfire still burned, leaving only the crackling sound of flames consuming wood and the crashing sound of the sea waves hitting the reefs below the cliff.
Everything in the world seemed to return to peace, a deathly silence enveloping the entire cliff.
Everyone was still immersed in the soul-stirring spectacle they had just witnessed, unable to recover.
It wasn't until Charlie, his voice a mix of excitement and exhaustion, shouted, "The ceremony is complete! Thank the Guardian Deities for their grace!!"
Charlie's voice completely broke the silence, and like a signal, it ignited the entire cliff.
"Thank the Guardian Deities for their grace!!"
Cheers erupted like a long-dormant volcano, these voices filled with both sobs and joy.
The sound swept across the entire altar, quickly spreading throughout the island.
The people waiting down the mountain also began to cheer, countless individuals weeping openly, devoutly prostrating themselves towards the altar.
Mu Li also felt his blood boil; he had never imagined that this festival could be so exciting.
At this moment, he vaguely felt the meaning of life's existence.
He looked at Fu Peiyao, whose eyes faintly held a deep emotion, opened his arms, and tightly embraced her.
"Do you see, Pei Pei? I finally understand now why she chose to stay..." His voice was choked with emotion.
Fu Peiyao's movements stiffened, and a gentle smile slowly appeared on her face.
She reached out and stroked Mu Li's hair, her touch so tender.
The aftershocks of the Guardian Deities' arrival lingered for a long time.
It was a long while before people gradually calmed down from that extreme excitement.
In its place was a tremendous sense of joy and belonging.
Gratitude needed to be shared, and divine grace needed to be experienced together.
After the altar ceremony concluded, the crowd began to surge towards the central square of the central island.
There, the final part of the festival awaited—the Feast of Abundance.
Numerous large bonfires had already been lit in the square, their flames dancing, illuminating faces brimming with happiness.
The Feast of Abundance had begun!
This was not merely a feast, but a sacred moment for sharing blessings.
All the food was meticulously prepared by experienced chefs.
Sitrus Berry juice, jam made from mangoes, fragrant multi-grain rice, and carefully cooked deep-sea silverfish.
All of this was a gift from nature and the fruit of human labor.
People and Pokémon sat around the huge bonfires, indistinguishable from one another.
Everyone brought out their best food to share with those around them, whether familiar faces or strangers; at this moment, everyone's hearts were connected.
The islanders began to tell ancient legends about the Guardian Deities, and people started discussing the past history of the Kapu Islands.
Some musicians began to play ukuleles, singing melodious folk songs.
Mu Li and Fu Peiyao sat by a bonfire.
He took a bite of bread spread with mango jam.
The sweet fragrance of the jam carried a hint of magic that instantly uplifted one's mood, and a faint warmth slowly spread from his stomach throughout his entire body.
Fu Peiyao seemed very interested in the multi-grain rice and a few slices of Sitrus Berry; she gracefully tasted small bites, her face full of smiles.
"How does it taste?" Mu Li asked, his eyes wide.
"It's delicious!" Fu Peiyao replied contentedly, her gaze seemingly lost in memory, "It reminds me of when I was little..."
Whether it was an illusion or not, Mu Li felt a faint mist welling up in the corners of Fu Peiyao's eyes.
Mu Li looked around and quietly took Fu Peiyao's hand.
Unlike before, this time he felt that her hand was no longer so cold; instead, there was a hint of warmth.
The two looked at each other, getting closer and closer, Mu Li could even clearly see his reflection in her eyes.
"Pei Pei..." Mu Li was about to say something when he suddenly heard a voice calling Fu Peiyao's name.
The two immediately turned in unison, pretending as if nothing had happened.
Song Ling'er walked up to them with some curiosity and asked, "What were you two just doing?"
"Ah? Us? We weren't doing anything! Just eating, yes, eating." Mu Li replied somewhat flustered, simultaneously raising the bread in his hand to show he wasn't lying.
Song Ling'er's expression remained full of suspicion: "If you're just eating, then eat. Why are you nervous? Unless..."
"Nervous about what? Why would I be nervous?" Mu Li quickly interrupted Song Ling'er's speculation, "Do you want to try it? This stuff is quite tasty..."
Song Ling'er's attention was indeed diverted. Looking at the brightly colored jam, she couldn't help but swallow, and extended a small finger, saying, "Then I'll just have a tiny bite, I'm still on a diet..."
Mu Li also breathed a sigh of relief, casually grabbing a piece of bread and handing it to Song Ling'er.
Mu Li and Fu Peiyao couldn't help but exchange glances, seemingly feeling a bit awkward, and then simultaneously looked away.
The singing of the people around them drifted over again, and people began to dance around the bonfire.
Zhang Ruoyun also pulled the three of them, joining the dancing crowd.
Everyone sang and danced, enjoying pure happiness.
At this moment, there were no conflicts between people, no battles, only the bonds between people, and the bonds between people and Pokémon.
All of this was so harmonious and natural.
Everyone gathered around the bonfire, raised a cup of Sitrus Berry juice, and shouted loudly towards the bonfire, towards the full moon, and towards their companions and friends: "To the Kapu Islands, to the Guardian Deities, to this beautiful world!"
The Feast of Abundance continued until late into the night.
The flames of the bonfire gradually lowered, the laughter of the people slowly faded, and the celebration drew to a close.
Before leaving the square, everyone had a meticulously woven 'Wish Bracelet' on their wrist.
It was made of grass leaves, adorned with various small flowers and green leaves, as well as some colorful crushed diamonds and shells.
"Please keep it safe," Richard said to Mu Li, "It's not just flowers and plants woven into it, but also our gratitude to the Guardian Deities and our prayers for a bountiful harvest next year."
"Perhaps one day, it will slowly wither, but the power of this wish will be buried in our hearts like a seed, until the next harvest season."