After My Rebirth, I Ended Up Happily Ever After with the Saintess - Chapter 127

Under the guidance of Envoy Yun Ying, the group flew towards the source of the fluctuations. The deeper they went into the Celestial Palace, the more wondrous the surrounding scenery became. Sometimes they passed through a void dazzling with starlight, sometimes they crossed a rainbow-like bridge, and sometimes they shuttled through clouds and mist, as if traversing countless minor worlds.

“The Celestial Palace has nine heavens, and each one is a world unto itself,” Deacon Qing Lan explained when she saw the astonished expressions of the two. “We are currently passing through the ‘Star Splendor Heaven’ and the ‘Rainbow Heaven,’ and just ahead is the ‘Xuan Nü Heaven.'”

Sure enough, after passing through a brilliant stretch of rainbow, the scene before them opened up dramatically. It was a world of water-blue, where crystalline water droplets floated in the sky, clear streams flowed on the ground, and the air was filled with a dense, water-attribute spiritual energy. In the center of this world stood a magnificent palace, built entirely of blue crystal, refracting a dreamlike luster in the light.

Above the palace gate, the three ancient characters for “Xuan Nü Palace” shone brightly. The script seemed alive, each stroke containing endless Water Primordial Dao Principles and benevolent will, inspiring awe in anyone who gazed upon it.

Upon seeing this palace, Qin Yixuan’s delicate body trembled violently, and a sense of familiarity and profound emotion, originating from the depths of her soul, surged forth! Countless fragmented images flashed through her mind: a vast and boundless starry sky, endlessly rushing rivers, devoutly kneeling beings… and a vague yet majestic figure, wearing a starry crown and a rainbow cloak, wielding the Water Primordial Law of the heavens and earth.

“Is this… my memory?” Qin Yixuan muttered to herself, a trace of confusion flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Just then, the Goddess’s Origin within her body completely boiled over, uncontrollably bursting out to form a pillar of azure light that shot straight into the sky! Within the light pillar, the phantom image of the female deity, wearing a starry crown and a rainbow cloak, became increasingly clear. Although still somewhat blurry, it emanated a supreme majesty that transcended all beings and nurtured the myriad creatures.

Wherever the light pillar passed, the water droplets in the sky blossomed with blue light, the streams on the ground began to flow merrily, and the entire Xuan Nü Heaven seemed to come alive, welcoming its true master!

“The Nine Heavens Xuan Nü Origin has manifested!”

“Respectfully welcoming the Xuan Nü to her position!”

Envoy Yun Ying, Deacons Qing Lan and Chi Song, and even some Celestial Palace cultivators who had sensed the commotion and rushed over, all wore expressions of excitement and piety as they bowed in reverence! Their voices carried genuine awe and joy, as if they had been waiting for this moment for far too long.

Boom!

At that moment, the tightly shut doors of the Xuan Nü Palace were violently thrown open! An even more ancient, more immense, and profoundly sacred aura, as if it had slept for eons, diffused from within the palace, resonating with the pillar of Origin light around Qin Yixuan!

This aura was so powerful that even Ye Li felt a jolt of alarm. The fragment of the Samsara Mirror in her sea of consciousness vibrated intensely, emitting a strong warning signal. She could feel that the owner of this aura was far beyond her imagination in strength, perhaps even surpassing the Nascent Soul stage and reaching the legendary Integration (Huashen) stage!

Immediately after, several figures radiating terrifying power appeared out of thin air in front of the palace. The woman leading them wore a nine-colored palace dress, a phoenix crown, and her face was blurred by a sacred radiance. Simply by standing there, she seemed to be the center of the entire Celestial Palace; the surrounding laws bowed to her! In the water-blue world, all the water droplets tilted slightly in her direction, as if saluting a sovereign.

“Greetings, Palace Master!” Upon seeing this person, Yun Ying and the others immediately offered a grand salute, their expressions utterly respectful.

The Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Celestial Palace!

The Palace Master’s gaze fell on Qin Yixuan as if it were a physical presence, filled with endless vicissitudes, relief, and an indescribable complexity. Under this gaze, Qin Yixuan felt as though she was completely seen through, every corner of her soul laid bare.

“Child… you have finally returned.” The Palace Master’s voice was ethereal and majestic, as if transmitted from beyond the nine heavens, carrying a power that reached directly into the heart. “I am the current Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Celestial Palace, Yao Guang. And in the ancient times, I was… the Lamp-Bearing Maid who served by the Xuan Nü’s side.”

Upon hearing these words, even Ye Li, who was mentally prepared, was utterly shaken! The Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Celestial Palace was the Xuan Nü’s maid in ancient times?! Then the origin of this Nine Heavens Celestial Palace… could it be the lineage and inheritance of the Xuan Nü?

Qin Yixuan was frozen in place, her mind a blank. The Palace Master’s words were like a key, unlocking the sealed memories deep within her soul. Countless blurred fragments of a distant past flashed through her mind, leaving her feeling both familiar and foreign, her heart surging with uncontrollable emotion.

She saw a magnificent divine hall, saw herself wielding the Water Primordial and harmonizing Yin and Yang within it; she saw Outer Realm demons invading, and herself stepping forward to fight bloody battles in the starry sky; she saw her Origin being damaged, and her True Spirit having to scatter into the cycle of Samsara… Ten thousand cycles of rebirth, enduring all tribulations, until this life, where she finally awakened.

“Am I… truly the Nine Heavens Xuan Nü?” Qin Yixuan murmured, her voice filled with disbelief.

Palace Master Yao Guang nodded slightly: “Ten thousand cycles of Samsara, and the True Spirit was veiled in dust. But the Origin is immortal, and the day of return was bound to come. The Nine Heavens Xuan Nü Origin within your body is the best proof.”

Her gaze turned to Ye Li, and that look seemed capable of seeing through all illusion: “Little friend Ye Li, you bear Samsara, walking the world anew. That you could accompany the Xuan Nü’s reincarnated self here is also a destined connection.”

She had actually revealed Ye Li’s greatest secret with a single sentence! Ye Li’s heart was solemn, but she remained outwardly calm, bowing respectfully: “Junior Ye Li greets the Palace Master.”

Palace Master Yao Guang seemed quite appreciative of Ye Li’s composure. Her gaze lingered on her for a moment, then she said, “The Dao of Samsara is profoundly mysterious. That you obtained this opportunity is also your fortune. However,”

She changed her tone, her voice growing serious: “The Samsara Mirror is of great importance, and your current strength is insufficient to fully control it. Before finding all the fragments, you must not easily expose it, or it will inevitably bring you a fatal disaster.”

Ye Li’s heart skipped a beat, surprised that Palace Master Yao Guang knew about the Samsara Mirror. She respectfully said, “Thank you for the Palace Master’s warning. I will keep it in mind.”

Palace Master Yao Guang looked back at Qin Yixuan, her tone becoming solemn: “In ancient times, the Xuan Nü fought against Outer Realm demons to protect the myriad heavens, her Origin was damaged, and her True Spirit scattered into Samsara. After enduring ten thousand cycles of tribulation, she is granted her return today. However, although the reincarnated body carries the Origin, she needs to accept the complete inheritance of the Nine Heavens Xuan Nü Scripture and re-gather her Godhead to truly awaken and shoulder the mission of protecting the Spirit Realm and responding to the great future catastrophe.”

With a wave of her hand, a jade slip radiating nine-colored light and containing endless profound mysteries slowly flew towards Qin Yixuan. The moment this jade slip appeared, the water-element laws of the entire Xuan Nü Heaven boiled, as if welcoming their fundamental Great Law.

“This is the complete inheritance of the Nine Heavens Xuan Nü Scripture, the foundation of the Xuan Nü’s Great Dao. It not only records the cultivation methods but also the Xuan Nü’s complete comprehension of the Water Primordial Dao and numerous lost divine abilities and secret arts,” Palace Master Yao Guang explained. “To accept the inheritance, you must enter the ‘Xuan Nü Secret Realm’ and undergo secluded cultivation. The time required is unpredictable; it could be as short as several years, or as long as several decades or even a century. During this time, no disturbance is allowed.”

Qin Yixuan accepted the jade slip. It was warm and smooth to the touch, vibrating slightly in her hand as if alive. She could feel the vast, ocean-like information and the strong call of the homologous Origin within it. She knew this was her mission, the path she had to walk.

But… she subconsciously looked at Ye Li beside her.

Separation… for decades or even a century?

This thought made her heart clench. Having just confirmed their feelings for each other, they were about to face such a long separation—how could she accept this?

Ye Li’s heart also sank. She had anticipated a separation, but she hadn’t expected it to be for so long. A hundred years might not be long for a cultivator, but for them, who had just confirmed their feelings and wished to be together day and night, it was nothing short of torment.

She saw the reluctance and struggle in Qin Yixuan’s eyes, and her own heart ached faintly. Having been lonely her entire previous life, she had finally met someone she could entrust her heart to in this life, only to face such a prolonged separation.

Palace Master Yao Guang observed their reactions but did not urge them. She understood such emotions, having experienced the pain of separation herself. But she also knew clearly that some paths must be walked alone, and some responsibilities must be borne alone.

The other Celestial Palace cultivators present also remained silent. They could understand the reluctance, but they also understood what the Xuan Nü’s return meant for the Celestial Palace and the entire Spirit Realm. This was fate, and it could not be avoided.

Within the Xuan Nü Palace, ancient songs seemed to echo—hymns of praise welcoming the Xuan Nü’s return, melodious and sacred, yet intensifying the atmosphere of separation.

The hand Qin Yixuan used to hold the jade slip trembled slightly; the internal struggle was almost tearing her apart. On one side was the mission and responsibility she had waited for ten thousand lifetimes, and on the other was the most precious affection of this life. The choice was too difficult.

Ye Li watched her pain, her own heart bleeding. But she knew that some paths must be walked, and some responsibilities must be shouldered. She could not, for the sake of her own selfishness, obstruct Qin Yixuan’s growth and her destined path.

Envoy Yun Ying sighed softly and spoke: “The Xuan Nü’s return concerns not only the individual but also the people of the Spirit Realm. The Outer Realm demons are stirring, and the ‘Erosion Realm’ plan is being carried out in secret. We need the Xuan Nü’s power.”

These words caused Qin Yixuan’s body to shake. She recalled the images she had seen in the Primordial Secret Realm, the threat of the ‘Dark Eye,’ and Palace Master Yao Guang’s mention of the ‘future great catastrophe.’ Indeed, this was not just her personal matter.

She looked up at Ye Li, her eyes filled with tears but now carrying a new resolve.