10 ：Go on ! Maiden

　required　for　the　ritual.　Mei　Ling　and　Li　Zifeng　stood　by　her　side，　their　presence　a　comforting　reminder　of　the　bond　they　shared.

    As　Sukie　began　to　chant　the　incantation，　the　gemstones　arranged　in　a　circle　around　her　began　to　glow　with　a　soft，　ethereal　light.　The　air　crackled　with　energy，　and　she　felt　a　surge　of　power　coursing　through　her　veins.　The　ritual　was　working，　but　it　demanded　all　of　her　focus　and　strength.

    Mei　Ling　and　Li　Zifeng　watched　in　awe　as　the　portal　began　to　form，　a　shimmering　vortex　that　seemed　to　pulse　with　life.　Sukie’s　voice　grew　louder，　the　ancient　words　flowing　from　her　lips　with　a　clarity　and　power　that　belied　their　age.　The　portal　stabilized，　its　edges　solidifying　into　a　gateway　between　worlds.

    With　a　final　surge　of　energy，　Sukie　completed　the　ritual.　The　portal　stood　open　before　her，　a　testament　to　her　determination　and　sacrifice.　She　turned　to　Mei　Ling　and　Li　Zifeng，　her　eyes　filled　with　gratitude　and　resolve.

    ＂Thank　you　both，　for　everything，＂　she　said，　her　voice　steady　despite　the　emotions　swirling　within　her.

    Mei　Ling　hugged　her　tightly.　＂Be　safe，　Sukie.　And　remember，　we，ll　always　be　here　for　you.＂

    Li　Zifeng　nodded，　his　expression　serious.　＂Good　luck，　Sukie.　You’ve　got　this.＂

    Taking　a　deep　breath，　Sukie　stepped　through　the　portal.　The　transition　was　both　exhilarating　and　disorienting，　the　world　around　her　shifting　and　transforming　in　a　kaleidoscope　of　colors　and　sensations.　When　the　light　faded，　she　found　herself　standing　in　the　familiar　surroundings　of　the　mountain　village.

    The　villagers　greeted　her　with　joy　and　relief，　their　faith　in　her　unwavering.　Sukie’s　heart　raced　as　she　searched　for　Han