Chapter 127 Xuannv returns to her position, the Palace Master arrives in person

Led by Envoy Yunying, the group flew towards the direction of the vibrations. The deeper they went into the Heavenly Palace, the more magical the surrounding scenery became. Sometimes they passed through a starry void, sometimes crossed a rainbow-like bridge, and sometimes shuttled through clouds and mist, as if traveling through countless small worlds.

"The Heavenly Palace has nine layers, each a world unto itself." Seeing the surprise on their faces, Deacon Qinglan explained, "We are currently traveling through 'Starlight Heaven' and 'Neon Heaven'. Beyond that is 'Mysterious Lady Heaven'."

Sure enough, after passing through a brilliant rainbow, the view before me suddenly opened up. It was a world of aquamarine, with glittering droplets floating in the sky, clear streams flowing on the ground, and the air thick with a rich aura of water. At the center of this world, a magnificent palace towered, crafted entirely of blue crystal, reflecting a dreamy luster in the light.

Above the palace's door lintel, the three ancient characters "Xuan Nu Palace" gleamed brilliantly. The writing seemed alive, each stroke imbued with the boundless principles of water essence and compassion, inspiring awe in the very sight.

The sight of this palace trembled violently, a familiarity and throbbing surged from the depths of her soul! Countless fragmented images flashed through her mind: the boundless starry sky, the surging rivers, the devout beings kneeling in worship... and a hazy yet majestic figure, wearing a star crown and a colorful robe, presiding over the water elemental laws between heaven and earth.

"Is this... my memory?" Qin Yixuan murmured to herself, a hint of confusion flashing in her beautiful eyes.

At this moment, the goddess essence within her completely boiled over, bursting out uncontrollably from her body, transforming into a pillar of azure light that shot straight into the sky! Within the pillar of light, the silhouette of the female deity, wearing a star-shaped crown and a rainbow robe, became increasingly clear. Although still blurry, it exuded supreme majesty, towering over all living beings and benefiting all things!

Wherever the beam of light passed, the water droplets in the sky burst into blue light, the streams on the ground began to rush happily, and the entire Xuannv Heaven seemed to come alive, welcoming their true master!

"The origin of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady is revealed!"

"Welcome back Xuannv!"

Envoy Yunying, Deacons Qinglan and Chisong, and even some of the nearby Celestial Palace monks who had sensed the commotion and rushed over, all showed excitement and reverence as they bowed in greeting! Their voices were filled with genuine awe and joy, as if they had waited for this moment for an inordinately long time.

boom!

At this moment, the tightly closed door of Xuannv Palace suddenly flew open! An even more ancient, even more majestic, sacred aura that seemed to have been dormant for eternity emanated from the palace, complementing the pillar of light emanating from Qin Yixuan's body!

This aura was so powerful that even Ye Li felt a palpitation. The fragments of the Samsara Mirror vibrated violently in her sea of ​​consciousness, emitting a strong warning wave. She could sense that the owner of this aura was far more powerful than she had imagined, perhaps even surpassing the Nascent Soul stage and reaching the legendary God Transformation realm!

Immediately afterwards, several figures, emitting a terrifying aura, appeared out of thin air before the palace. Leading them was a woman dressed in a multicolored palace gown and a phoenix crown, her face blurred in a divine aura. Simply standing there, she seemed the center of the entire celestial palace, the surrounding laws bowing down to her! Within the aquamarine world, every drop of water tilted slightly toward her, as if paying homage to a king.

"Greetings to the Palace Master!" When Yun Ying and the others saw this person, they immediately paid their respects with great ceremony, their expressions extremely respectful.

The Lord of Jiuxiao Palace!

The Palace Master's gaze fell upon Qin Yixuan, as if it were a physical object. It was filled with an endless stream of vicissitudes, relief, and an indescribable complex of emotions. Under this gaze, Qin Yixuan felt as if she were being completely seen through, every corner of her soul exposed.

"Child... you're finally back." The Palace Master's voice was ethereal and majestic, as if it came from beyond the nine heavens, carrying a power that reached deep into one's heart. "I am the current Palace Master of Jiuxiao Tiangong, Yaoguang. I was also the lamp-bearing maid who served under Xuannv in ancient times."

Even Ye Li, who had been mentally prepared, was shocked by these words! The Palace Master of Jiuxiao Tiangong was actually a maidservant of the ancient Xuannv?! Then what was the origin of Jiuxiao Tiangong... Could it be the place where Xuannv's Taoist lineage was passed down?

Qin Yixuan froze in place, her mind blank. The Palace Master's words were like a key, unlocking the dusty imprint deep within her soul. Countless blurry fragments of images from the distant past flashed through her mind, a feeling both familiar and unfamiliar. Her heart surged, and she could hardly contain herself.

She saw a magnificent temple, and saw herself in charge of water and regulating yin and yang in the temple; she saw the invasion of evil demons from outside the domain, and she stood up and fought a bloody battle in the starry sky; she saw that her origin was damaged, and her true spirit had to disperse into reincarnation... After thousands of reincarnations and sufferings, it was not until this life that she finally awakened.

"Am I...really the Queen Mother of the West?" Qin Yixuan murmured to herself, with disbelief in her voice.

The Yaoguang Palace Master nodded slightly. "Through the cycle of reincarnation, the true spirit is enshrined in dust. But the true essence is indestructible and will eventually return to its place. The essence of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady within you is the best proof of this."

She turned her gaze to Ye Li, a gaze that seemed to see through all illusions: "My friend Ye Li, you are reincarnated and walking the world again. The fact that you can accompany Xuan Nu's reincarnation here is also fate."

She had actually revealed Ye Li's biggest secret! Ye Li's heart was filled with awe, but his face remained calm as he bowed and said, "Junior Ye Li, greetings to the Palace Master."

The Yaoguang Palace Master seemed quite impressed by Ye Li's composure. His gaze lingered on her for a moment, and he said, "The path of reincarnation is extremely profound. It's your good fortune that you have this opportunity. However..."

She changed the subject, her tone becoming serious. "The Samsara Mirror is of great importance, and your current strength is not yet sufficient to fully control it. Do not expose yourself until all the fragments are found, or you will be killed."

Ye Li was shocked. She hadn't expected that the Palace Master of Yaoguang Palace even knew about the Samsara Mirror. She said respectfully, "Thank you for the reminder, Palace Master. I'll keep it in mind."

The Yaoguang Palace Master looked back at Qin Yixuan, her tone becoming more serious. "In the past, Xuannv fought against the evil demons from outside the realm to protect the heavens. Her essence was damaged, and her true spirit was scattered into the cycle of reincarnation. After enduring countless calamities, she has finally returned to her place today. However, while her reincarnated body inherits her essence, she must accept the complete inheritance of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman Sutra and reunite her divine nature before she can truly awaken and shoulder the mission of protecting the spiritual world and responding to the future catastrophe."

With a wave of her hand, a jade slip radiating nine-colored rays of light and containing endless mysteries slowly flew towards Qin Yixuan. The moment this jade slip appeared, the water elemental laws of the entire Xuannv Heaven boiled over, as if welcoming their fundamental law.

"This is the complete inheritance of the 'Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman Sutra', the foundation of the Mysterious Woman Great Dao. It not only records the methods of cultivation, but also contains Mysterious Woman's complete understanding of the Water Element Great Dao, as well as many lost magical powers and secret techniques," the Yaoguang Palace Master explained. "To accept this inheritance, one must enter the 'Mysterious Woman Secret Realm' and practice in seclusion. The duration of this period is unpredictable, ranging from a few years to dozens or even hundreds of years. During this time, no one is allowed to be disturbed."

Qin Yixuan took the jade slip. It felt warm to the touch, vibrating slightly in her hand as if it had life. She could feel the vast ocean of information within it and the strong call of her origin. She knew that this was her mission, the path she must take.

But...she subconsciously looked at Ye Li beside her.

Separated...for dozens or even hundreds of years?

This thought made her heart tighten. How could she accept the fact that they had just confirmed their feelings for each other and now they were facing such a long separation?

Ye Li's heart sank. She had anticipated the separation, but she hadn't expected it to last this long. A hundred years might not seem like a long time for a cultivator, but for these two, who had just confirmed their feelings and longed to be together day and night, it was nothing short of torture.

She looked at the reluctance and struggle in Qin Yixuan's eyes, and her heart ached. She had lived a lonely life in her previous life, and in this life, she had finally met someone she could confide her true feelings to, only to face such a long separation.

The Yaoguang Palace Master took in their reactions but didn't urge them on. She understood their feelings; after all, she, too, had experienced the pain of separation. But she also knew better: some roads must be walked alone, some responsibilities borne alone.

The other Celestial Palace cultivators present were also silent. They understood the reluctance to part, but they also understood what Xuan Nu's return meant to the Celestial Palace and the entire spiritual world. This was fate, inescapable.

In the Xuannv Palace, there seemed to be an ancient ballad echoing. It was a hymn to welcome Xuannv back to her throne. It was melodious and sacred, but it also made the atmosphere of parting even more intense.

Qin Yixuan's hand trembled slightly as she grasped the jade slip, the inner struggle threatening to tear her apart. On one side lay the mission and responsibility she had waited for eternity, and on the other lay the most precious love of her life. The choice was too difficult.

Ye Li's heart bled as she watched her suffer. But she knew there were paths she had to take and responsibilities she had to shoulder. She couldn't let her selfish desires hinder Qin Yixuan's growth and future.

Envoy Yunying sighed softly and spoke, "Xuan Nu's return to her position is not only of concern to me, but also to all living beings in the spiritual world. The evil demons from outside the realm are ready to make a move, and the 'Eclipse World' plan is also being carried out in secret. We need Xuan Nu's power."

These words sent a shudder through Qin Yixuan's body. She recalled the scenes she had seen in the Primordial Secret Realm, the threats posed by Dark Eyes, and the "future catastrophe" the Yaoguang Palace Master had spoken of. Indeed, this wasn't just her problem.

She looked up at Ye Li, tears in her eyes, but with more determination.