Chapter 108 The Goddess and Her Lover
"The Heavenly Emperor intended to punish the mortal realm with a century of devastation, but Hua Yin could not bear to see it, so she overturned the Yama's Lamp and extinguished the wicked fire..."
"The Heavenly Emperor wanted to punish the mortal realm for a hundred years of devastation, but Hua Yin couldn't stand it, so she overturned the Yama's Lamp and poured all the evil fire on one person, causing the entire flower garden in the celestial realm to be on the verge of death. The Heavenly Emperor punished her by sending her to the mortal realm to reflect on her mistakes—how long has it been?"
At the Queen Mother's Flower Festival, the fairy maidens whispered among themselves.
"Judging by the time, he should be back soon."
The immortal race is a race of immortals who regard humans as ants. Only mortals among them who have the ability to cultivate immortality can enter the immortal race and be considered to be valued.
This human realm is related to the fate of the immortals. If they act too recklessly, they will be punished by heaven. After the human realm is in chaos, a person destined by heaven will be sent down to rectify the world, thus ensuring that the world continues to cycle endlessly.
Hua Yin was a flower fairy of the immortal race, and also an anomaly. She did not believe that the immortal race and the human race were unequal, so whenever she encountered injustice, she would secretly help the human world. This time, she completely defied the Heavenly Emperor's actions, which resulted in her being banished to the mortal world.
However, Hua Yin has a childhood sweetheart who is also the most sought-after war god in the Ten Heavens—Yue Jun.
Although Yuejun was told not to secretly help Huayin, she really wanted to help, and the other immortals were happy to turn a blind eye. After all, Yuejun was the strongest warrior in the world, and even though the Heavenly Emperor punished Huayin, he still dared not anger Yuejun. On the surface, Yuejun was a loyal subject of the immortals, but for the sake of her lover, everyone knew she was capable of betrayal, which made them even more wary of her.
Hua Yin has now lived four lifetimes in the mortal realm, using mortal resources to cultivate an immortal body each time, returning with even greater strength. Although the immortals look down on humans, humans are often far more diligent than the immortals, and their spiritual energy should not be underestimated. It should be understood that most immortals in the immortal realm were not born immortals, but ascended from mortals. It is perplexing that they, originating from the same source, ultimately look down on humanity.
Jiang Yiqing experienced all the joys and sorrows of life in the mortal realm. No matter what changed, her lover always stayed by her side. When she finally arrived at the Tenth Heaven, she gradually remembered her past life.
Her friends and family in the mortal realm were actually transformed by the Moon Lord using rare and precious flowers, and her lover was also transformed by the Moon Lord. As for the evil spirits, they were petty villains who wanted to harm her because of her weakness, but now they have all been killed by the Moon Lord. Although the Heavenly Emperor wanted her to be alone and suffer harm, the Moon Lord insisted on protecting her and keeping her cheerful and bright. Even the Heavenly Emperor could not interfere with her.
Jiang Yiqing was filled with mixed feelings. It would be a lie to say she wasn't in pain, but after this painful ordeal, she realized that she should become stronger and more resilient.
The Moon Lord greeted her on the celestial steps. It was a perfect time of year, with flowers in full bloom and the moon shining brightly, and fireflies twinkling on the steps.
Yuejun, of noble birth and possessing unparalleled martial prowess, felt both heartache and self-reproach upon seeing Huayin, saying, "I still failed to protect you well."
Jiang Yiqing stepped forward and looked at Yuejun's beautiful face. The sorrow in her eyes and brows was full of self-pity. She couldn't help but smile and said, "What's the big deal? I know that you have suffered more than I have today."
The Moon Goddess excelled in everything she did, achieving the highest level among the immortals through unimaginable effort. In the years I was away, she was the one who cared for Hua Yin's former subordinates and tended to her flower garden.
Although Hua Yin was sent to the mortal realm to suffer, she felt that her life was going very smoothly, all thanks to the intervention of the Moon Lord. She did her best to make sure she had a good life.
Seeing that Hua Yin was still as strong and cheerful as before, and that she remained true to herself and her original aspirations even after experiencing a low point, Yue Jun felt even more affection for her. He hugged her and said, "You really don't blame me?"
“I don’t blame you. I’m just curious why I have to travel to the mortal realm.” Jiang Yiqing asked.
“Punishment is punishment after all. You’ve changed time and space, separated from your family, and come to an unfamiliar environment, which will offset most of the curse’s power,” Yuejun said. “Besides, I’m worried that if my incarnation in the human world meets you so early, I won’t be able to resist… going to find you too early. Wouldn’t that mean you’ll fall in love too early?”
"?" Jiang Yiqing was speechless. So that's how it was. The Moon Lord had intertwined their red threads in the Immortal Realm so that when they met, they would be at the perfect age.
Seeing Jiang Yiqing stunned, Yuejun felt a little relieved. Worried that she might still harbor resentment about being punished, she said, "I wronged you once."
Rather than let her suffer other hardships, Yuejun would rather have a more tortuous path in her relationship with her, which is why she occasionally experiences the feeling of a deeply moving and tragic love.
Jiang Yiqing blushed as she recalled the forced love, and said, "What are you talking about? I don't remember."
"But Huayin, I will never let anyone hurt you again."
Now, the Heavenly Emperor is old and frail, and the Immortal Clan is on the verge of a change of leadership. The Moon Lord has devised a meticulous plan to make the Heavenly Emperor, who harmed Hua Yin, pay a heavy price.
Jiang Yiqing seemed to have figured out what she was going to do. Before she was banished to the mortal world, she had heard Yuejun say that she would not let those who hurt her go unpunished.
"You mean that matter?" Jiang Yiqing also disapproved of the Heavenly Emperor's actions. She thought that if there were a way to achieve a good result without experiencing too much pain, what would be the purpose of the gods if they couldn't bring a better future to humanity?
"Yes, I must accomplish this, whether for you or for the sake of humanity, so that I can have peace of mind." Yuejun did not want to take the risk of being at the mercy of others. Even though her family had been loyal to the so-called Heavenly Emperor for generations, now it was time to exhaust their credibility.
If the heavens are heartless, unjust, and unreasonable, she would rather tear them apart.
"Okay, I hope I can help you."
"Hua Yin, aren't you scared?" Yue Jun asked with a smile.
This matter is unpredictable, and if it fails, who knows what the outcome will be for her and Hua Yin.
"I'm not afraid." Hua Yin is the embodiment of all flowers in this world. If she were gone, there would be no more blooming flowers in this world. As long as the flowers are still blooming, she will exist forever.
Hua Yin took out the two Purple Lotus Hearts that she had treasured for a long time and said, "If we fail, we will infuse our souls into them and be two intertwined lotus flowers for all eternity. Even if we can't be human, we can still be together forever."
Even if they fail, they can go somewhere where no one can find them and just stay with each other.
“Silly girl, but I won’t fail.” Yuejun grasped her wrist and said, “I also want you to use your magic to give me a flower baby. Our baby will grow up healthy in a place full of sunshine.”
Jiang Yiqing thought of her child in the mortal world and said, "Aren't all of those in the mortal world the same?"
It is conceivable that even if they fail, as long as their descendants are still alive, they will one day ascend to the Tenth Heaven, change the injustice, and rescue them.
“Those are all my selfish desires, which others cannot see,” Yuejun said. “But if you and I become emperor and empress, everyone will be able to see the fruit of our love.”
Jiang Yiqing didn't expect her to become so mushy. Was this something she was thinking while rebelling? She said, "...Be serious."
"That's very serious." Yuejun was really angry. She and Huayin had just gotten engaged, and before the invitations could even be sent out, that incident happened, which meant that she and Huayin hadn't officially married yet. Her resentment was almost turning her into a ghost.
"This time, I will make you completely mine." For this, success is essential.
Three days later, all the immortals were invited to a banquet to welcome Hua Yin's return.
That evening, the hostess, Yue Jun, arrived late. When the guests looked at her, they discovered that her clothes were covered in blood, and the Heavenly Emperor's soul was clearly visible on her moon halberd.
The immortals, their souls nearly shattered, forced smiles as they ate the food that evening. The next day, when Yuejun and Huayin arrived at the imperial platform, they all bowed in reverence.
"Welcome the Heavenly Emperor."
"Congratulations on the Emperor and Empress's return."
"Rise, my lords." On the imperial throne, the Moon Lord held Hua Yin's hand and invited the beauty to sit down.
Hua Yin sat to the side, much calmer than the others regarding today's events. She believed that her beloved Yue Jun always possessed such abilities.
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Immortals are ruthless, and therefore rarely hold weddings. However, the Moon Lord was a deeply affectionate man. Upon becoming the Emperor, he immediately welcomed his new wife with an unprecedented grandeur.
"Yi Qing, I can do anything for you in this world," Yue Jun said. "Even if you want me to do..."
Jiang Yiqing covered her mouth to stop her from speaking: "I know, you have never abandoned me, you always care about me, and you always do what I want to do for me. There is no one better than you in this world. You are the only one in my heart."
"Really?" Yuejun's voice still carried a hint of uncertainty. In her view, she had only ever been drawn to her, chasing after the world that Yuejun saw as more beautiful than anyone else's. The more precious person, however, was always her.
“You are my goddess, shining upon me. How could I possibly look away from the moon above?” Jiang Yiqing said, “Who doesn’t gaze at the moon when they look up? With the moon in my heart, my heart is already intoxicated.”
Yuejun then kissed her lips, a kiss that truly captivated them both, letting their thoughts wander on the other side of love and dreams, making them unable to resist wanting more.
The person in her arms was her world.
[Author's Note]
It's officially over! Thank you for your support, and I wish you all a happy life.
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