Chapter 205: Final Chapter (Part 2) “One day, we…
Jiu Zhao thought he was dead.
Consciousness floats in endless chaos.
There is no time, no space, and even the self is becoming blurred.
She couldn't feel her body, and it was even harder for her to describe her current state.
If I have to describe it.
It's like a flickering flame on a dying candle, waiting for the wind to blow in from afar and extinguish the last embers.
Is this death?
More mundane than she had imagined.
But...why is he still conscious?
Jiu Zhao was daydreaming aimlessly.
At this moment, a familiar voice penetrated the void and reached the core of her consciousness.
"Kid, you did a great job."
It is Qionghuang.
I've seen her cold and gloomy self inside the Sacred Fire Altar, and I've also seen her majestic and imposing self in public.
Jiu Zhao felt that the relationship between him and Qiong Huang was more like that of two subordinates in the yamen, each doing their own job.
Qionghuang lent her strength, and she completed the mission of purifying her resentment for her.
Since we are colleagues, why would you use such a corny term as "child"?
Jiu Zhao wanted to tease, but no sound came out.
Fortunately, Qiong Huang seemed to be able to sense her mood and said with a smile, "All things were born and conceived by me, so why not call you 'child'?"
All right.
It's all dead.
It's no big deal if I let you take advantage of me with a few words.
Jiu Zhao continued to respond with his inner voice.
Unexpectedly, Qionghuang suddenly stopped joking and asked solemnly, "Do you think this is the end? You have done your best to complete my trust. How can I bear to let you die so young in your prime? Tell me, Jiuzhao, do you understand what true nirvana is?"
Nirvana.
Nirvana is immortality, rebirth from the ashes.
This is the innate ability of every phoenix.
But no one in this world can achieve immortality. Jiu Zhao has always regarded the use of his own life feather to consume his life once as "Nirvana".
He experienced Nirvana three times, and was severely hit again.
Even if one is as strong as a phoenix, it will die completely.
"Nirvana is more than just resurrection after death."
Qionghuang explained slowly, "It's transcendence, it's transformation, it's gathering courage, breaking through one's own limits. You've gone from being a pleasure-seeking, indifferent Sanqing Tianshen Ji to taking responsibility for your resolve, sacrificing yourself for the sake of the people of the world and the peace of the Three Realms. This is the true nirvana of the Phoenix—"
At the end of her words, her tone also revealed a sense of pride. "And your generosity and dedication have finally touched the will of heaven."
In a trance, Jiu Zhao seemed to understand something.
But what came randomly was double the confusion.
She just did what had to be done, never expecting anything in return.
However, Qionghuang did not allow her to think so.
"Heaven's way is fair, and rewards and punishments are clear."
She said solemnly, "You have achieved the right result and should ascend to the throne of God."
As soon as the words fell, the dark void suddenly lit up.
A beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping Jiu Zhao's consciousness.
That radiance was unlike any other magical or secret technique in the world. It was extremely pure, clean, and vast, yet it encompassed everything.
Jiu Zhao felt that he was being reshaped—not simply the rebirth of flesh and blood, but a carving and reconstruction starting from the core of his soul.
Countless laws of heaven and earth poured into her mind, and the mysteries that had been difficult to solve in the past suddenly became clear.
The light gradually faded and she slowly opened her eyes.
With a flap of its wings, the remaining darkness around it disappeared.
The divine light illuminated the chaos to the extreme. The huge phoenix proudly raised its neck, and each feather seemed to be condensed directly from sunlight and flames.
Jiu Zhao's mind moved slightly, and he transformed into a human form.
With a flick of her hand, the crystal-clear mirror condensed with divine power reflected her face.
Her facial features were the same as before, but her demeanor was completely different.
His pupils moved, revealing the invisible demeanor of an elephant.
When she finished examining him, Qionghuang, dressed in white, appeared in the mirror in his place. "From today on, you are the incarnation of Heaven, the God of Gods. I will pass on to you the final power of the God Ancestor—to protect the balance of the Three Realms and maintain order among all things."
She gestured for Jiu Zhao to stretch out his hand.
The two of them touched fingertips through the mirror.
The vast divine power poured into her body and blended perfectly with her origin.
In the blink of an eye, she could sense everything in the three realms without using any magic.
Their joys, sorrows, anger, and happiness, as well as their thoughts and ideas, are all visible in her eyes.
Jiu Zhao took a step forward and appeared at the border between the Burning Karma Sea and the Three Pure Heavens.
The dissipation of resentment and the falling snow symbolize her death.
He also declared that from now on there would be no more distinction between immortals and demons in the three realms.
Fuxu, who has ascended to the throne as emperor, is personally working hand in hand with the Phoenix clan leader Wujiu to remove the barriers against resentment and properly resettle the people of the two clans.
They were stunned when they saw Jiu Zhao's face emerging from the sky.
Then, they all knelt and kowtowed with excitement: "Welcome the Lord back!"
Among the people working hard in the rear, familiar faces such as Yingluo and Zhu Yao were prominently listed.
Ying Luo was so ecstatic that he was incoherent: "I, I knew it. You, Jiu Zhao, thank you for being alive——"
Jiu Zhao raised her hands and lifted up all the kneeling people: "No need to bow to me, I will never return to the position of the leader of immortals and demons."
The crowd was shocked.
"Emperor, why is this happening?"
Fuxu took a step forward, his pupils, which had been as silent as death, now gleamed with a moist luster. "Besides you, who else is capable of ruling the two worlds?"
"I told you that you've always done better than me in this capacity."
Jiu Zhao's gaze lingered on the young man for a long time, and an indescribable nostalgia passed through his heart.
But she quickly smoothed it over, saying gently, "I am no longer the Jiu Zhao of the past. As the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao, my duty is to safeguard the balance of the Three Realms and not to favor any one side. Therefore, the role of ruler no longer suits me—and besides, what you truly need isn't a ruler, but a wise leader to personally create a brighter future."
Wu Jiu took a step forward, his emotions mixed: "So, where are you going?"
“All things are my companions, and heaven and earth are my home.
“There are many landscapes that I have longed for but never set foot on waiting for me.”
Jiu Zhao raised the corners of his lips and smiled slightly, "No need to look for me, one day, we will meet again."
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