After My Rebirth, I Ended Up Happily Ever After with the Saintess - Chapter 101

Chapter 101: Reincarnation’s First Glimpse, Goddess Awakens

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Chapter 101: Reincarnation’s First Glimpse, Goddess Awakens

The earth-shattering aftermath of the explosion gradually subsided. Broken ice shards fluttered down like snowflakes, covering the ravaged battlefield in the center of the main hall with a layer of bleak white. The air was filled with the acrid smell of burnt energy, the scent of blood, and a faint trace of sacred purifying aura.

A deathly silence enveloped the main hall.

All eyes were focused on the two figures supporting each other in front of the altar. Shock, reverence, disbelief, and deep apprehension—all kinds of emotions intertwined in the eyes of the survivors.

Mu Yun Hermit of the Xuan Yun Sect was the first to break free from his opponent’s entanglement and flashed over. Seeing Ye Li, who was bleeding from seven orifices but still stood ramrod straight, and Qin Yi Xuan, who leaned against her back, weak in aura but with the divine pattern on her forehead not yet completely faded, his eyes were filled with lingering fear and relief. He quickly cast several gentle streams of spiritual energy to help the two stabilize their injuries.

“Are you alright?” Mu Yun Hermit’s voice carried a subtle tremor; heaven knew how anxious he had been when he saw the two girls being besieged just now.

Ye Li shook her head, forcing down the splitting headache in her Sea of Consciousness and the extreme spiritual energy depletion in her body. She whispered, “I’m fine, Master, just excessive consumption.” Her right hand still tightly gripped the newly acquired fragment of the Wheel of Reincarnation Mirror. The fragment was cool, continuously radiating pure source energy to nourish her nearly dry meridians and soul, repairing the backlash caused by the forced use of the Time Stasis ability.

Qin Yi Xuan also spoke weakly, her voice hoarse, “Thank you for your concern, Senior. Junior… can still hold on.” She tried to stand up straight but stumbled, almost collapsing. Ye Li instinctively reached back and held her arm; her touch was chillingly cold.

The leading Elder of the Azure Water Pavilion also rushed over. Seeing Qin Yi Xuan safe, especially sensing the lingering sacred aura on her body, his expression flickered, finally turning into a long sigh and deep concern. He quickly took out a secret sect medicine and had Qin Yi Xuan take it.

Only then did the elders and disciples of other factions recover from their shock, and their gaze toward Ye Li and Qin Yi Xuan completely changed. Especially those who had doubted or underestimated the two girls’ strength before, were now filled with deep reverence. To forcefully confront and repel a Spirit Mansion Realm peak Shadow Demon Emissary and the out-of-control late-stage Spirit Mansion Realm Gao Sheng with initial and mid-stage Spirit Mansion Realm cultivation—this was a miracle! After this battle, the names of Ye Li and Qin Yi Xuan were bound to resonate throughout the entire Northern Region’s younger generation!

Leng Ning, Su Qing, Xuan Tianzi, and others gathered around, looking at Ye Li with complex expressions. Leng Ning remained her usual cold self, but a trace of acknowledgment was added deep in her eyes. Su Qing was unreservedly amazed and admired. Xuan Tianzi nodded at Ye Li and said in a deep voice, “Junior Sister Ye, I admire you.”

Huo Rong scratched his head and said gruffly, “Senior Sister Ye, you were too fierce! I thought for a moment you guys…” He was glared at by Su Qing and quickly shut up before finishing his sentence.

Ye Li nodded slightly to everyone as a response. Most of her focus was currently immersed in the fusion with the new fragment, leaving her no time for further conversation.

Mu Yun Hermit looked around. Seeing the Shadow Demon Emissary escape, Gao Sheng subdued, his fate unknown, and Shi Long and others captured, the mêlée was basically over. Only a few scattered Ice Crystal Guards were still resisting, but they were no longer a threat. He said in a deep voice, “It is not suitable to stay here for long. Quickly clean up the battlefield and treat the wounded. We must leave immediately!”

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly took action: treating fellow disciples, collecting spoils of war, and confirming that the core of the ruins held no more value.

Under Mu Yun Hermit’s protection, Ye Li sat cross-legged and focused her mind on her Sea of Consciousness.

In the Sea of Consciousness, the original, smaller fragment of the Wheel of Reincarnation Mirror was buzzing excitedly, mutually attracting the new, larger fragment, and slowly moving closer. The moment the two fragments touched, a dazzling blue light burst forth, illuminating the entire Sea of Consciousness!

A source torrent, far more vast, pure, and imbued with the boundless mysteries of space-time than any previous one, surged into the depths of Ye Li’s soul! Her cultivation, which had already advanced to the mid-stage Spirit Mansion Realm upon acquiring the fragment, instantly broke through the realm barrier like flimsy paper under the impact of this torrent, reaching the peak of the mid-stage Spirit Mansion Realm! Furthermore, her foundation was incredibly stable, showing no sign of unsteadiness!

This was not just an increase in spiritual energy, but a subtle leap in the level of life and an enhanced perception of the laws of heaven and earth!

More importantly, with the preliminary fusion of the fragments, a flood of clearer, more coherent memory fragments, like a broken dam, broke through the constraints of time and space, surging into Ye Li’s mind!

She saw more fragments of her past life:

No longer a blurred shadow, but relatively clear images—the majestic figure of Venerable Li seated in the Nine Heavens Palace, with immortals and gods bowing below; drinking and discussing the Great Dao with Ling Hao and Mo Shang, their eyes still sincere at that time; and at an ancient star-field altar, the four of them (her, Ling Hao, Mo Shang, Xuan Cong) jointly discovering an ancient artifact emanating chaotic energy, and that artifact… seemed to be related to the Wheel of Reincarnation Mirror!

Immediately afterward, the scene abruptly shifted! It became sinister and bizarre!

It was no longer just a simple betrayal scene; she saw more details: Ling Hao quietly added a colorless and odorless strange pollen to her everyday enlightenment tea; Mo Shang deliberately triggered an ancient restriction during a seemingly accidental exploration, causing her to sustain a lingering internal injury while saving him; Xuan Cong frequently visited some hidden star fields, contacting beings completely shrouded in shadow…

These memory fragments connected to point to a deeper, longer-planned conspiracy! Their betrayal was definitely not an impulse but premeditated! Furthermore, it seemed to be related to an ancient prophecy called the “Boundary Erosion” and a taboo existence named the “Land of Guixu”!

“Boundary Erosion… Guixu…” Ye Li silently repeated these two unfamiliar terms in her mind, and an indescribable surge of agitation and bone-chilling hatred welled up from the depths of her soul. It turned out that the karma involved in her previous life’s demise was so immense! Ling Hao and the others were probably not the ultimate masterminds but more like… executors? Or… chess pieces?

At the same time, more information about the Wheel of Reincarnation Mirror emerged. The new fragment not only strengthened the mirror body’s ability to stabilize the foundation, enhance comprehension, and sense special items, but also unlocked several new auxiliary functions:

The first was the “Time Stasis” ability she managed to use in the crisis. Although the range was small, the consumption terrifying, and extremely unstable, it was enough to reverse life and death at a critical moment. As more fragments are collected, this ability will gradually strengthen.

The second was a “Mirror Image Projection” ability, which could consume soul power to create a phantom clone with an aura identical to the main body, used to confuse enemies or explore danger, but the clone had no offensive power.

The third was a faint perception of “Karmic Lines.” She could vaguely feel that there was a subtle karmic connection between herself and certain specific individuals (such as Qin Yi Xuan, Mu Yun Hermit, and even the distant Ling Hao, etc.). This ability was currently very weak, but its potential was boundless.

“Wheel of Reincarnation Mirror… just how many secrets are you hiding?” Ye Li was deeply shocked. The power of this ancient super artifact far exceeded her initial imagination. Collecting it all might truly allow her to glimpse the secrets of reincarnation, or even… reverse time and space?

Just as Ye Li was immersed in fusing the fragments and digesting the memories, Qin Yi Xuan next to her was also silently adjusting her breath, digesting the sudden sacred power within her body.

That power came suddenly and left quickly, but it did not completely disappear. Instead, it was like a dormant volcano, lying deep in her meridians and soul, strangely coexisting with her Profound Water spiritual energy, and even faintly showing a trend of fusion. The divine pattern on her forehead had disappeared, but occasionally, a subtle, indiscernible azure divine light would flash in her eyes, adding a sense of unattainable majesty to her already cold temperament.

She recalled the feeling when the power erupted—as if all things in heaven and earth were under her control, a perspective that transcended all beings, cold, majestic, yet carrying the heavy responsibility of protecting all life. That feeling was both unfamiliar and familiar, making her heart tremble and also leaving her confused.

“What exactly is that power? Why is it in my body?” Qin Yi Xuan was full of confusion as she looked inward at the wisp of azure sacred source. She vaguely felt that this power was related to the “Fate Track Coaxing” that Ye Li had mentioned before and those bizarre dreams.

She unconsciously looked at Ye Li, who was sitting beside her with closed eyes, adjusting her breath. At the moment of life and death, Ye Li’s shout of “Trust me!” and her decisive action of unhesitatingly turning her back to her, as well as the strange, space-time-affecting power that erupted at the last moment, all stirred waves in her heart.

How many secrets did this girl hide? Her power seemed completely different from her own sacred source, yet there was a strange… complementary feeling?

Just then, Ye Li slowly opened her eyes. Her face was still pale, but her eyes were deeper than before, as if containing boundless star fields and the passage of time. The increase in cultivation and the completion of memories caused a subtle change in her temperament, diminishing some of the girl’s sharpness and adding a sense of calm and inscrutability that came with profound experience.

Their eyes met.

Qin Yi Xuan felt an inexplicable tremor in her heart as she saw the bottomless ancientness in Ye Li’s eyes. She instinctively avoided eye contact, but immediately felt it was inappropriate, so she looked back at her and asked softly, “How are your injuries?”

Ye Li looked at the lingering confusion and concern in Qin Yi Xuan’s eyes, and her heart stirred slightly. After just having shared a moment of life and death, she already had a different feeling for this fairy from the Azure Water Pavilion than before. It was a kind of trust and… concern that transcended calculated interests.

“It’s fine. The power of the fragment is repairing it,” Ye Li’s voice was much calmer, no longer as cold as before. “What about you? That power…”

Qin Yi Xuan shook her head, showing a bitter smile, “I don’t know what it is either. It just erupted suddenly and is now dormant again. Ye Li, do you… know something?” She looked at Ye Li with a hint of expectation, always feeling that this mysterious girl might be able to give her some answers.

Ye Li pondered for a moment. The speculation about the reincarnation of the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden was too shocking, and she could not speak clearly without concrete evidence. But she could remind her in a different way.

“I once saw a description in an extremely ancient fragmented scroll,” Ye Li carefully chose her words, “Some individuals who bear great destiny and karma may have the source imprint of powerful ancient beings dormant within them. Under specific circumstances, such as a life-and-death crisis or encountering a key item, this imprint may be activated, granting the host unimaginable power, but also accompanied by corresponding missions and responsibilities.”

She looked into Qin Yi Xuan’s eyes and said earnestly, “The power Senior Sister Qin erupted with just now is pure and sacred, far beyond the scope of ordinary spiritual energy. It might be related to this. Fortune often harbors disaster. This power is a fortunate encounter, but it may also be a cage. Senior Sister needs to prepare early, carefully comprehend it, and only then can you control it, rather than be controlled by it.”

Qin Yi Xuan was stunned by the words. Ye Li’s words coincided with her own feelings. The source imprint of an ancient being? Mission and responsibility? This explained the source of her power but also brought deeper worries.

“Control it… rather than be controlled by it…” She muttered the phrase, her eyes gradually becoming determined, “I understand. Thank you for telling me.”

Just then, Mu Yun Hermit’s voice came, “Li’er, Senior Niece Qin, it’s time for us to leave. The space here is starting to become unstable, and there is a danger of collapse.”

Ye Li and Qin Yi Xuan looked up, only to see small ice crystals indeed beginning to fall from the dome of the main hall, and the surrounding ice pillars also showed more cracks. Clearly, with the core fragment taken and the impact of the battle just now, this ancient Ice Soul Profound Palace ruin was about to collapse.

“Yes, Master (Senior),” the two responded in unison.

Led by Mu Yun Hermit and the Elder of the Azure Water Pavilion, the surviving cultivators of the various factions, carrying the wounded and the captives, quickly retreated along the path they had come. They encountered a few small space tremors and ice collapses along the way, but they escaped without serious harm.

When everyone finally rushed out of the entrance of the Ice Soul Profound Palace ruins and returned to the relatively normal snowy landscape of the Soul-Burying Mountain Range, they felt as if they had been away for ages.

It was late at night outside, with a sky full of stars and cold moonlight scattering over the snow, reflecting a bright, pure light.

Each sect tallied their numbers; all suffered heavy losses, and the atmosphere was solemn. But when they looked at Ye Li and Qin Yi Xuan, who were heavily protected by the Xuan Yun Sect and the Azure Water Pavilion, their eyes were complex. The biggest winners of this ruin exploration were undoubtedly these two girls. What they gained was not just tangible treasures, but immeasurable growth and reputation.

Mu Yun Hermit and the Azure Water Pavilion Elder discussed in low voices for a few moments and decided to return to their sects immediately to avoid further complications.

Ye Li stood in the snow, looking back at the entrance of the Profound Palace, which was gradually being covered by wind and snow, filled with emotion. This trip to the Ice Soul Profound Palace was a brush with death, but the gains were immense. Not only did she obtain the crucial fragment of the Wheel of Reincarnation Mirror, greatly increased her cultivation, and acquired new abilities, but more importantly, her relationship with Qin Yi Xuan underwent a qualitative leap, and she gained a clearer understanding of the hatred from her past life.

The road ahead was still shrouded in mist and full of dangers, but her conviction was even stronger.

She felt a gaze on her and turned her head, meeting Qin Yi Xuan’s eyes. In the moonlight, Qin Yi Xuan’s face was still a little pale, but her eyes were clear, and she nodded slightly at Ye Li.

Ye Li also nodded.

No words were needed; a bond called “sharing life and death” had taken root in the hearts of both.

“Let’s go,” Mu Yun Hermit patted Ye Li’s shoulder.

Ye Li withdrew her gaze, took a deep breath of the cold air, and turned to follow the sect’s team, her figure blending into the vast night. In her hand, the newly acquired fragment of the Wheel of Reincarnation Mirror felt slightly warm, as if foreshadowing that a more magnificent journey was about to begin.

The first glimpse of Reincarnation has appeared, the Goddess has awakened, and the gears of fate have accelerated their turning.