Ignoring the cacophony of insects and birdsong echoing through the forest, Gu Liyan leaned against a tree trunk, a faint smile playing on her lips, and slept peacefully...

The warm sunlight shone on him, his always spotless clothes shining like the first ray of light breaking through the darkness of dawn, beautiful and dazzling. Unbeknownst to him, with each breath he exhaled, the surrounding flowers, plants, and trees began to grow at a visible speed, gradually filling his surroundings with vibrant green life. Colorful flowers bloomed, adorning the earth and enveloping him in their beauty…

At that moment, many colorful butterflies flew in from nowhere and fluttered around him. Birds that had not appeared in the forest for a long time also popped up and chirped incessantly in the trees.

Gu Liyan was awakened by the birdsong. He rubbed his eyes, opened them, and looked around. The scene was just like the changing of the seasons compared to yesterday!

Gu Liyan was truly stunned. "This, this is..."

"Although I don't know what happened, it's obvious that the life force within you seems to have become stronger! Fox, you're amazing!" Mo Chen from the contract space offered sincere encouragement.

Gu Liyan slowly sat up, looking at the scene around him that resembled flowers blooming in midsummer, and couldn't help but smile, "Hehe, this is how the world should be!"

The world is so vast, with mountains and rivers, insects and birds, monsters and strange creatures—how could it be without flowers to adorn it?

Gu Liyan's smile was captivating, just like the beautiful scenery around her.

In truth, Gu Liyan did not hate darkness or sin, because even darkness, even the most vicious people, had their own value and reason for existence...

The world is inherently contradictory; as long as one side isn't too skewed...

Therefore, can the mission from this world be understood as—

"The Balance Rule"

A sudden realization dawned on Gu Liyan, making her feel incredibly relaxed.

He wished there were more beautiful things in the world to cover up the darkness and evil...

He hoped that the world would be free of distinctions between rich and poor, noble and lowly, where everything would be fair and just, a world under the sun...

He hoped that a virtuous person would help him achieve his goal, and that the beautiful woman would eventually become a couple, resulting in a romantic and perfect ending...

That's right, this is the world he wants, the world he wants to own, the world he wants to change!

The sun is warm, a gentle breeze is blowing, and the sounds of insects and birds fill the air, allowing one to feel the revival of life...

This was the first time he had calmly examined the world...

Trees grow among mountains and rivers, spirits reside between heaven and earth, and the spirit of trees is life itself.

Gu Liyan suddenly opened his eyes, his purple pupils gazing into the distance, very far away, until he could see the other side of the mountain! Everything was so clearly visible!

"The Soul-Painting Eye, the purple aura coming from the east is all spiritual... Yes! Yes! I never expected that this enlightenment would soar to the heavens and reach the ninth level!" Gu Liyan smiled excitedly.

Overjoyed, Gu Liyan discovered that he was surrounded by spiritual energy. He immediately followed the method Bai Chen had taught him to guide spiritual energy and channeled it into his body. Instantly, a powerful surge of energy rushed into Gu Liyan's body, and in an instant, Gu Liyan broke through his cultivation level, reaching the fifth stage of the Astounding Glory realm.

Gu Liyan slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint in them, as if a sudden realization dawned on him:

"So that's how it is! The power of endless life is actually nourished by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in this world. It takes from its source and returns to its source, which is why it is called the power of life—endless life..." Gu Liyan stroked his chin and thought, "I think I understand how to use this energy of endless life."

Mo Chen in the contract space was utterly shocked. "My god, Gu Liyan, you should really check your body! Besides your injuries being completely healed, you actually have so much energy accumulated inside you! Are you really alright? Didn't you burst?"

Gu Liyan blinked, stretched his arms, lazily yawned, and smiled slightly.

"Even if something happens, it's a good thing!"

Before Mo Chen could ask, the door behind him was suddenly pushed open, and Qian Bai, looking sleepy, rubbed her eyes and walked out. "Xiao Li, why are you talking to yourself so early in the morning? What happened?"

“It’s nothing, it’s just…” Gu Liyan turned his head, but before he could finish speaking, he froze on the spot.

"Oh my god! Gu, Gu Liyan, what did you just do? How is this possible?! Let me out and take a closer look!" Mo Chen wasn't stunned when he saw Qian Bai; instead, he immediately exclaimed in the contract space.

The woman before him was completely different from her ugly face yesterday. Her skin was smooth and fair, and her delicate features were revealed. She was beautiful beyond compare, just like the former Hua Baixian! Only now, dressed in black, she had a more arrogant and alluring air about her.

Qianbai looked at Gu Liyan, who was staring blankly at her, with a puzzled expression. She subconsciously turned around and covered her face, looking worried and self-conscious. "Is it...is my face getting uglier again?"

Although Gu Liyan had told her not to hide her appearance in front of him, Qianbai still harbored a deep-seated inferiority complex. Seeing Gu Liyan staring at her with such astonishment just now amplified that inferiority complex, startling her so much that she quickly turned away. But when Qianbai's hand touched her face, she was immediately puzzled. "My...the scars on my face...it's strange, how come all the scars on my face are gone..."

Gu Liyan suddenly smiled and pulled her into his arms. "Xiao Bai, congratulations! Your appearance has been restored!"

Qianbai looked up at Gu Liyan with disbelief, smiling happily, "Really? Then, am I pretty now? Do you like me?"

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