Chapter 50: A surge of demonic energy swept in.

Hua Xun was assigned to a celestial abode in the southwest corner of the celestial realm.

The celestial abode is named Flowing Cloud Immortal Palace. It is carved from green jade glazed tiles, and clouds and mist dance like light gauze around the celestial abode.

The mansion was not large, divided into inner and outer gardens. The outer garden had a small, crystal-clear pond where several celestial carp swam leisurely. The inner garden was a place for rest and cultivation.

Two celestial soldiers stood guard outside the celestial abode, their faces expressionless.

Hua Xun knew that the celestial soldiers, ostensibly there to protect her, were actually there to monitor her.

Since Baili Sheng regained his position as Demon Lord, the situation between the immortal and demon races has become increasingly tense, with a major war imminent.

No one would gamble on the innocence of a mere demon.

Hua Xun was oblivious to this, and quietly returned to the inner garden of the immortal mansion, collapsing onto the bed made of spirit stone.

Immortals rarely sleep; even when they enter meditation, they are still cultivating. The couch made of spirit stone is a sacred treasure for cultivation. However, because of this, there are no blankets or quilts on the couch, making it cold and hard.

When Hua Xun fell, her elbow felt like it had been hit, and she felt a dull pain.

Too lazy to move, she curled up on the tatami mat, watching the colorful rainbow light reflected off the glazed tiles above her head.

After an unknown period of time, Hua Xun felt her consciousness gradually drifting away, like a revolving lantern, as if she had a dream.

She dreamt that she first climbed White Mist Cliff and cautiously interacted with the God. Later, she gradually wanted to get closer to the God, wanting him to be less lonely and wanting to stay by his side forever.

She was protected by the God for the first time, hugged the God for the first time, "competed" with the God for the first time, boldly wanted to kiss the God for the first time, and sat on the God's lotus platform for the first time...

Until "forever" ends, and the Lingxi Gu perishes.

The unattainable god made her leave White Mist Cliff, so ruthless, yet so gentle.

Large tears slid down the girl's cheeks, her eyelashes were wet and clumped together, and her eyes were red.

After an unknown amount of time, Hua Xun's eyelids trembled, and she gently opened her eyes.

The daytime was still blindingly bright.

If we were at White Mist Cliff, it would already be nighttime by now.

Hua Xun couldn't help but think.

No one will create darkness for her anymore.

Hua Xun lowered her eyes and took out the soul bead, which had long since lost its luster, from her purse. It looked like an ordinary glass bead.

The deity did not ask her to return it, so she harbored some selfish thoughts.

—There will probably be no chance to see the God again in the future, so keeping a bead as a memento is a good idea.

Actually, she should be content.

Not everyone is fortunate enough to receive God's personal protection, but she was.

The deity was unaffected by the Spirit Rhinoceros Gu and could have easily ignored her, yet he still took her in, protected her, personally taught her magic, and took her on adventures.

This transformed her from a weak little demon into a powerful demon with exceptional escape skills.

Even when the final act of removing the curse was performed, the deity damaged his own soul, never harming her in the slightest.

Hua Xun pursed her lips and held the Soul Pearl tightly in her palm.

She liked the God because he was a good person, and she liked him without regret even though she knew she wouldn't get a response.

Perhaps she will continue to like him, and perhaps one day when she hears someone mention the God, she will be lost in thought for a moment before smiling with relief.

Having enjoyed so many happy and carefree days with the God, we should be content.

Thinking this way, Hua Xun's mind gradually opened up. She wanted to sit up, but her whole body felt weak and she didn't want to move.

It's probably because I'm not used to it after leaving White Mist Cliff.

If that's the case, then let's rest for a few more days. Once we've rested enough, the God-King will still be the holy and ethereal God-King, and she will still be the same carefree little demon she was before.

Hua Xun rested in the immortal abode for four or five days. Her body, which had been fasting, did not need to eat, so she nestled on the couch like a hibernating animal, spacing out and sleeping.

Occasionally, I would turn over, sit up, hug my knees, and gaze out the window at the misty fairy pool, where fairy carp would occasionally leap out of the water.

On the sixth day, the day she had agreed upon with herself, Hua Xun got up from the bed.

After tidying her slightly disheveled hair and smoothing her slightly messy clothes, Hua Xun walked out the door, ready to take a good look at her immortal abode.

Upon stepping outside, I discovered that the lotus flowers in the Fairy Pond, which had been tightly closed buds just a few days ago, had quietly blossomed today, their pink petals floating leisurely in the mist.

Hua Xun quietly admired the flower, her eyes glazed over.

She was jolted back to her senses when something hit her from behind. She turned around, but there was no one there.

Hua Xun frowned.

Something hit her forehead again, and Hua Xun looked away without moving.

As the third pebble-like object hurtled towards them, Hua Xun swiftly dodged it.

“Not bad,” came the boy’s lazy voice from above, “This time we managed to avoid it.”

Hua Xun looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young immortal lord in a fiery red robe sitting in the air above the immortal mansion, with one leg raised and the other casually hanging down under the eaves. His high ponytail hung down over his right shoulder as he leaned forward.

In his hand, he casually held a small handful of seed-like objects.

"Why is Immortal Lord Yunxi here?" Hua Xun asked, frowning.

Xiao Yunxi leaped to the ground, startling a cloud of mist: "I'll stop by and take a look at this long-abandoned Flowing Cloud Immortal Palace. Who lives there?"

Hua Xun glanced at him: "Immortal Lord Yunxi came empty-handed?"

Xiao Yunxi raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, and casually scattered the flower seeds in her palm into the Immortal Pool: "Here, a gift."

Hua Xun was silent for a moment, then turned to look at the ripples spreading across the pond where the flower seeds were, and said in a softer voice, "Immortal Lord Yunxi must be happy now, right?"

"What is this immortal lord so happy about?"

Hua Xun: "I have finally been driven out of White Mist Cliff, and Immortal Lord Yunxi no longer needs to worry about me clinging to the Divine Lord."

"I..." Xiao Yunxi was about to speak when she suddenly remembered something and glanced to the side, "This immortal lord is naturally happy."

Hua Xun already knew the answer, so she didn't bother with him anymore and just looked at the celestial carp in the pond.

In the eyes of the Three Realms, minor demons and gods are forever unworthy.

Xiao Yunxi also looked towards the Immortal Pool. The water was as clear as a mirror, reflecting the little demon's clear figure, even her red and swollen eyes were clearly visible.

"Hello." After some time, Xiao Yunxi suddenly spoke.

Hua Xun did not move, but only glanced at his reflection in the pond.

"Are you so heartbroken about leaving White Mist Cliff?" Xiao Yunxi's voice was very soft. If the breeze hadn't suddenly stopped and the fairy carp hadn't ceased their playful antics in the water, she wouldn't have been able to hear what he was saying at all.

Hua Xun thought about it carefully and nodded honestly: "I'm very sad."

Xiao Yunxi stared at the water, silent for a long time before finally letting out an "Oh": "I'm so sad..."

"No wonder his eyes are so red, like a rabbit demon's; he looks awful."

Hua Xun glared at him: "Since it's so ugly, Immortal Lord Yunxi should leave, lest it offend your eyes."

"Make do with it," Xiao Yunxi chuckled, then remained silent for a long time before continuing, "The immortal and demon races have been fighting for thousands of years. The three venerables have always disliked the demon race and highly respect the Divine Lord. It is not your fault that they drove you out of White Mist Cliff."

Hua Xun opened her eyes wide in surprise: "Immortal Lord Yunxi is trying to comfort me?"

“Wh...of course not,” Xiao Yunxi’s voice suddenly rose, “This immortal lord merely...saw that you, little demon, were driven out, and it was truly pitiful…”

Hua Xun paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Really? So I'm that pitiful."

Xiao Yunxi paused, staring at her smiling face.

Images from the day the earth split open suddenly flashed before my eyes.

Without a moment's hesitation, she leaped into the abyss.

When she flew up carrying the God, half of her wing was already covered in blood, with blood dripping down her wet feathers. Eventually, she could no longer even maintain her human form.

At that moment, he seemed to understand why, over the past ten thousand years, the God had only taken in this little demon by his side.

While compassionate deities sacrifice themselves to protect all living beings, others also give their lives to protect the deities.

However, God has no selfish desires.

And he...

Xiao Yunxi's eyes flickered slightly.

Upon returning from the Broken Army Hall, and hearing that Hua Xun had left the Divine Realm and settled in the Immortal Sect, my first reaction was one of secret joy.

It wasn't because she left the divine realm or distanced herself from the divine ruler, but rather... the latter.

Xiao Yunxi's heart skipped a beat. Meeting Hua Xun's questioning gaze, she blurted out without thinking, "What are you pitying me for?"

"Countless mortals of the human race aspire to enter the realm of immortals, yet you ascend without lifting a finger..."

His voice grew softer and softer, perhaps realizing that his words contradicted his earlier statement that the person was "truly pitiful," and he stood there, his face turning red and pale.

After a long pause, Xiao Yunxi said, "If I had known you, little demon, were so ambitious, I would have made this unnecessary trip."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure transformed into crimson flames and vanished instantly.

Hua Xun stood by the Fairy Pond, gazing at the celestial carp playing freely in the water. He stared blankly for a long while before squatting down and scooping up a handful of water.

The pond water was icy cold. The celestial carp, now possessing sentience, tilted its head and glanced at her before quickly swimming over and brushing against her palm.

It's smooth and soft, and when the fish tail sweeps across it, it shimmers with light.

Hua Xun raised her eyebrows and turned around habitually, wanting to tell that unchanging snow-white figure about this wonderful feeling, but her smile froze slightly when she saw the unfamiliar immortal abode.

"The water of the Immortal Pool is melted snow from the summit of Mount Fuyu. It is extremely cold and chills to the bone. Be careful not to get frostbite." A gentle voice rang out, carrying a faint echo.

Hua Xun suddenly turned her head.

The bamboo-green light shimmered and condensed into the image of Lord Luohe, with graceful posture and outstanding elegance.

“Lord Luohe.” Hua Xun quickly stood up.

Lord Luohe looked at her and said, "I saw you chatting happily with that little immortal, so I didn't disturb you."

Hua Xun was taken aback, then realized that she was referring to Xiao Yunxi: "Immortal Lord Yunxi does not like me getting close to..." the Divine Lord.

When she mentioned the word "Divine Lord," she remembered the connection between Divine Lord Luohe and Divine Lord Jiuqing, and swallowed it back, whispering, "He probably came to mock me."

Lord Luohe smiled and looked at the girl in front of him: "So he is the immortal child spirit in the legends of the immortal race."

Hua Xun nodded, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Did Lord Luo He come to see me because of something important?"

Luo He: "Fortunately, Miss Hua Xun helped me gather my soul, and today I have the chance to be reborn. In a way, I owe you a favor and a thank you."

Hua Xun quickly shook his head: "It was the Divine Lord who helped Luo He. I wasn't of much help, so there's no need to thank me."

"Thank you." Lord Luohe pinched his fingers in front of him and bowed slightly.

Hua Xun quickly returned the greeting.

Luo He chuckled as she watched the girl's cheeks flush red with embarrassment and annoyance.

Hua Xun paused slightly and couldn't help but raise her eyes.

"But I feel that I am quite different from Lord Jiuqing?" Luo He noticed her confusion and asked softly.

Hua Xun nodded gently.

"Gods are ultimately born of Yin and Yang. Although their emotions and desires are faint, they still exist in their hearts," Luo He smiled, "except for the One God."

Hua Xun understood and asked in a low voice, "The Divine Lord was not born of Yin and Yang, so he does not know the seven emotions and six desires, is that right?"

Luo He was slightly surprised, then chuckled softly, "Yes," she added as if remembering something, "but not entirely."

Hua Xun was puzzled, but Luo He didn't say anything more, only saying, "I promise you, you can come to find me by the Jianmu tree anytime you think it over."

As soon as she finished speaking, she transformed into green starlight and slowly dissipated.

Hua Xun was taken aback.

Did Lord Luohe not move to White Mist Cliff?

Is the deity still guarding the empty divine realm alone?

A single god walks back and forth on the deserted, cloud-covered cliffs...

Hua Xun felt a sharp pain in her chest and quickly came to her senses.

Perhaps it was all just her worrying unnecessarily and being delusional; perhaps the God-King didn't feel lonely at all; perhaps... she couldn't think about it anymore.

Hua Xun let out a breath and walked out of the immortal mansion.

The celestial soldiers outside the door glanced at her but did not stop her.

Hua Xun walked aimlessly forward, and then realized that his immortal abode was right next to Fuyu Mountain.

Now that Lord Luohe has been reborn, Mount Fuyu is no longer a forbidden area, yet few people still venture there.

Placing this little demon who "blasphemed" the god here is just right—out of sight, out of mind.

Hua Xun couldn't help but chuckle as she imagined the three Venerables' anger yet their inability to establish a celestial abode for her.

Ahead lay the path that Xiao Yunxi had once intended to use to drive her away from the immortal sect. Hua Xun did not proceed further; instead, she turned and prepared to return to her residence.

Before she could turn around, an extremely powerful demonic aura swept over her without warning, instantly enveloping her completely.

From within the demonic energy, a pale, thin hand emerged, gripping her waist tightly and pulling her backward with lightning speed.

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A note from the author: I caught the flu and my head is spinning, so I might be able to post less these next couple of days.

P.S.: There's a flu outbreak recently, everyone please take precautions and take good care of yourselves~