After My Rebirth, I Ended Up Happily Ever After with the Saintess - Chapter 129

Having made the choice, there was no longer any hesitation.

Led by Palace Master Yaoguang and Envoy Yunying, the group entered the depths of the Mystic Maiden Palace. The interior of the palace was much more expansive than it appeared from the outside, as if it contained a world of its own. The pillars were carved with patterns of the Mystic Maiden patrolling the heavens, the walls were embedded with luminous pearls that cast a soft glow, and a thin mist flowed across the floor, making it feel as though they were walking on clouds.

Passing through layer upon layer of halls, they arrived before a colossal jade wall, flowing with a light that rippled like water. This jade wall was ten zhang high and about five zhang wide. Its surface shimmered like water, obscuring the view behind it, yet they could feel the ancient and sacred aura emanating from within.

“This is the entrance to the ‘Mystic Maiden Secret Realm’,” Palace Master Yaoguang explained. “The flow of time within the Secret Realm is different from the outside world, and it is blessed with the Dao Rhyme left by the Mystic Maiden herself. It is the most suitable place to receive the inheritance.”

Qin Yixuan felt the resonance of the same origin emanating from the jade wall, and the Goddess’s primal essence within her became active once again. She could sense something calling out to her from within the Secret Realm—it was the complete inheritance, the lost power, and the mission she had to bear.

Before the Secret Realm, Qin Yixuan and Ye Li stood opposite each other for their final farewell. At this moment, the air seemed to solidify, and all eyes were focused on them.

“Take this.” Ye Li retrieved a meticulously crafted ice-blue jade pendant from her storage ring. The pendant was only the size of a palm, crystal clear throughout, with a single point of Reincarnation golden light slowly flowing in its center like a living thing, radiating a profound aura.

“I refined this using my own divine abilities mixed with a trace of the Reincarnation Mirror’s essence,” Ye Li explained softly as she placed the pendant around Qin Yixuan’s neck. “It not only possesses powerful protective capabilities but can also allow us to generate a faint sense of connection over vast distances. Wear it, and it will be as if I am always by your side.”

The jade pendant warmed upon contact with her skin, and a cool aura flowed into her body, slightly calming Qin Yixuan’s restless primal essence. She could clearly feel Ye Li’s aura contained within it—that combination of coldness and tenderness—which gave her immense peace of mind.

Qin Yixuan carefully touched the pendant on her chest, tears of gratitude welling up in her eyes. She also took out a blue bead from her embrace. The bead was perfectly round, emitting a soft aquatic light and an aquatic life force.

“This is the ‘Profound Water Life Pearl,’ a treasure I have warmed with my own Profound Water primal essence for many years,” she placed the bead in Ye Li’s palm. “It can nourish your meridians and heal hidden injuries. You often venture into dangerous situations; you must take good care of yourself.”

Ye Li took the bead, felt the surging life force and Qin Yixuan’s aura within it, and a warmth spread through her heart. She carefully stored the bead and whispered, “I will.”

The two exchanged tokens, their hands tightly clasped, a thousand words unspoken. At this moment, few words were needed; a glance, a gesture, was enough to convey the myriad emotions in their hearts.

The onlookers were also silent, moved by this sincere affection. The path of cultivation was long and solitary, and how fortunate it was to have someone who genuinely cared.

Palace Master Yaoguang watched the scene, a flicker of remembrance crossing her eyes. She recalled a long time ago, there was someone who had given her a similar farewell, but that separation had been eternal… She gently shook her head, pulling her thoughts back to reality.

“The hour is nearly upon us,” she gently reminded.

Qin Yixuan gazed deeply at Ye Li, as if trying to etch her appearance into her soul. This separation might last for decades or even a century, and she needed to remember her beloved’s face, as it would be her greatest spiritual support during the long period of seclusion.

“I’m going,” she said softly, her voice filled with deep reluctance.

“Mhm,” Ye Li nodded, her gaze gentle and firm. “I’ll wait for you.”

Those simple three words carried the heaviest promise. No matter how long it took, no matter what they endured, she would wait here.

Qin Yixuan resolutely turned around and, at the signal from Palace Master Yaoguang, stepped into the light-flowing jade wall. The moment her figure touched the wall, she silently vanished, like a drop of water merging into the sea.

The instant her figure disappeared, the jade wall burst into brilliant light. Countless profound runes flowed across its surface, and a powerful, sacred aura permeated the area, causing the entire Mystic Maiden Palace to tremble slightly. Afterward, the light gradually subsided, and the jade wall returned to stillness, albeit with a faint halo on its surface, indicating that the Secret Realm had been opened.

Ye Li stood rooted to the spot, staring at the empty jade wall, motionless for a long time. Her hand seemed to still retain Qin Yixuan’s warmth, and her heart felt empty, as if the most important part of her had been taken away.

This feeling of emptiness reminded her of the solitude she felt when she perished in her previous life. But the difference this time was that she knew this was only a temporary separation, and they would eventually reunite.

Palace Master Yaoguang walked up to her and said flatly, “The Mystic Maiden’s inheritance is of great importance and cannot be jeopardized. You must not slack off before she emerges from seclusion, either.”

She handed Ye Li a token similar to the Nine Heavens Token, but with more complex patterns. The token was purple throughout, carved with stellar patterns, and exuded a mysterious aura.

“This is the ‘Purple Heaven Token.’ With this token, you can freely enter the ninth floor of the Heavenly Palace Scripture Repository,” Palace Master Yaoguang explained. “It contains numerous ancient secrets and divine cultivation methods, which may be beneficial to your exploration of the Dao of Reincarnation.”

Ye Li accepted the token, composed her mind, and the melancholy in her eyes was replaced by determination. Separation was for a better reunion. She must use this time to make herself stronger!

“Thank you, Palace Master,” she bowed respectfully.

Palace Master Yaoguang nodded slightly: “Go now, and cultivate well. Once your strength is sufficient, the Heavenly Palace will not restrict your freedom.”

Leaving the Mystic Maiden Palace, under the arrangement of Deacon Qinglan, Ye Li was granted an independent cave dwelling outside the Heavenly Palace within three days. This dwelling was located on a floating immortal mountain, surrounded by mist and clouds, in a tranquil environment. The dwelling was fully equipped, with a cultivation room, alchemy room, and library, and the spiritual energy concentration was several times higher than outside.

Ye Li activated all protective restrictions and sat down cross-legged in the cultivation room. She did not immediately head to the Scripture Repository but first needed to organize her thoughts and plan her path of cultivation.

She inwardly examined herself: her Divine Ability Realm cultivation was stable, and her comprehension of the Six Paths of Reincarnation Sword had deepened. But facing the forces behind the “Dark Eye,” facing the mysterious “Realm Corroding” plan, and facing potentially powerful enemies from her previous life—this level of strength was far from enough!

She took out the ancient remnant map she had acquired at the Eastern Continent Auction and studied it closely again. The marker for the Nether Ghost Domain on the map was still clear, and it likely held the clue to the next fragment of the Reincarnation Mirror.

“The Reincarnation Mirror… I must find more fragments as soon as possible and unlock more power!” Ye Li’s gaze was resolute. Qin Yixuan was working hard to receive the inheritance for their future, and she could not afford the slightest slack!

Besides searching for fragments, the immediate priority was also to enhance her own strength. Since the ninth floor of the Nine Heavens Heavenly Palace Scripture Repository contained ancient secrets and divine cultivation methods, it must have what she needed.

She also needed to continue comprehending the Six Paths of Reincarnation Sword. This divine ability was infinitely powerful but also highly demanding, and she must strive for perfection. Simultaneously, the fusion of the Profound Specter Emperor Sutra and the Ice Emperor Sealing Heaven Art must continue to be advanced, striving to forge her own path.

Thinking of the Profound Water Life Pearl Qin Yixuan left her, Ye Li’s heart stirred. This pearl contained a surging life force, and perhaps she could use it to comprehend the Law of Life, which could mutually verify her Dao of Death and Reincarnation.

The road ahead was long and arduous. But with a clear goal and someone she had to protect, Ye Li’s Dao Heart had never been so firm and clear. The brief separation was for an eternal reunion. She believed that when they met again, they would surely amaze the entire Spirit Realm!

The Nine Heavens Heavenly Palace had become her new starting point. With the Goddess taking her place and the Reincarnation re-opening, their legend had only just begun.