Chapter 1634
Chapter 1634. The primordial civilization’s treasures
“Hehe, if I’m not mistaken, the Zixiao Mountain has probably already made contact with the Celestial Court. The black coffin currently wreaking havoc in the Immortal Chu Hao Earth could only have been forged by the Celestial Court—no other force could create something like it.”
The old Taoist, upon hearing this, fell into contemplation. “The sage who founded the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall has been fighting against the Celestial Court and the Eight Follower Sect for years. Most of the civilizations and kingdoms that participated in that battle have already been destroyed due to the Celestial Court’s revenge, though some of their surviving clans are hiding in various chaotic spaces, making them difficult to find.”
“Speaking of which, if we can deal with the sage from the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall and successfully seize the Mirror of Reincarnation, the Eight Follower Sect will no longer be in such a passive position against the Celestial Court.”
The Coffin of the Burial World had always been under the control of the Celestial Court. Moreover, the body of the former Lord of the Celestial Organization had been sealed and locked inside the coffin for all these years.
Over time, the Celestial Court had used the power of that existence, which had likely corrupted many unknown void worlds, even creating bizarre and terrifying creatures like the Shèn and Shadows.The purpose was not simple.
The six primordial civilization treasures held incredible powers and creations. Even the once all-powerful Lord of the Celestial Organization, who dared to challenge the Realm of Truth, was ultimately sealed because of these six treasures. Thus, the Eight Follower Sect would never allow the Celestial Court to gather all of the primordial civilization’s treasures.
In the tranquil and elegant pavilion of the Immortal Chu Hao Earth, the Xi Yuan Saintess was unaware that the Mirror of Reincarnation from the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall had already been targeted by several unknown, terrifying forces. She sat quietly behind a thin veil, her figure dim and unclear, making it impossible to see her clearly.
“Did Chu Gucheng send you here?”
The Xi Yuan Saintess didn’t wear a veil. Her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, and her slender, pale hands held an ancient tome, seemingly contemplating or pondering something.
With the other hand, she gently caressed a flawless, jade-like wine cup, as though savoring a delicate drink.
On the opposite side of the veil, white mist steamed, and Chu Xinyue was kneeling respectfully as she spoke, “Actually, it wasn’t my father’s decision. I wanted to come and visit the Saintess myself. During the banquet, I couldn’t step away to come and see you, and I hope the Saintess will forgive me.”
The visit to the Xi Yuan Saintess was smooth and without any surprises. When the Saintess learned that it was Chu Xinyue coming to visit, she did not immediately turn her away.
“Your talent is indeed remarkable. When you were cultivating in the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall, you were only at the quasi-Immortal Emperor realm. After so many epochs, you have already reached the True Dao realm,” the Xi Yuan Saintess’s voice drifted from behind the veil, and she lowered the ancient tome in her hand.
Her voice was soft and calm, like the sound of heaven itself. It had the power to cleanse the soul, making anyone who heard it involuntarily sink into its depths.
Chu Xinyue had once cultivated in the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall, and the Xi Yuan Saintess had personally guided her. To the Saintess, Chu Xinyue was a talented and ambitious woman, someone whose future achievements could not be underestimated. That was why she admired Chu Xinyue, and it was one of the reasons she allowed her to visit, despite countless guests coming to visit during this time, none of whom had been able to meet her.
“Thanks to your guidance back then, Saintess, I have benefited for life,” Chu Xinyue spoke respectfully.
The veil, which was like a cloud or mist, separated them, only allowing a faint glimpse of the Xi Yuan Saintess’s graceful and slender figure. She raised her delicate white wrist to her lips, gently sipping from the jade cup.
As for Chu Xinyue’s words, the Saintess didn’t respond directly.
Chu Xinyue, still kneeling, noticed that the Saintess seemed focused on tasting the wine, and she lowered her voice to continue, “I once accidentally acquired a bottle of Daoist Immortal Brew, sealed for several epochs. If it’s…”
Upon hearing this, the Xi Yuan Saintess’s gaze fell upon Chu Xinyue, as if she were trying to see through her thoughts. She smiled faintly, interrupting Chu Xinyue, and calmly said, “That won’t be necessary. Go ahead, tell me, what brings you here? If it’s to speak on behalf of your father, Chu Gucheng, then forget it.”
Chu Xinyue shook her head, showing a hint of helplessness, and then became serious. “Saintess, you’ve overthought this. As a daughter, how could I dare to speak too freely on my father’s matters? I’ve come to visit you, not only because it has been so many years since we last met, and I wanted to reconnect with you, but also because I have some questions regarding my cultivation that I would like to ask you.”
Having spent some time at the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall, Chu Xinyue understood the Xi Yuan Saintess’s character well. At that point, if she hesitated or tried to hide her true intentions, it would only displease the Saintess. So, she chose to speak plainly about her purpose.
“Questions about your cultivation?” The Xi Yuan Saintess raised an eyebrow, her gaze scanning Chu Xinyue through the veil.
She believed that this was merely an excuse. What kind of cultivation issue could someone like Chu Xinyue, with her current status and position, need to ask anyone about? With so many experts and Grand Dao existences in the Immortal Chu Hao Earth, what could Chu Xinyue possibly need help with?
In the Xi Yuan Saintess’s view, this might simply be a way for Chu Xinyue to approach her and build a closer relationship. Perhaps she was waiting for the right moment to bring up her father, Chu Gucheng. Trying a soft approach when the direct one failed?
“Recently, I have encountered some difficult problems in my cultivation. I consulted my father, my ancestors, and others, but I couldn’t find any solutions. That’s why I thought to take the liberty of visiting you, Saintess, to ask for your guidance. If it’s inconvenient, I won’t disturb your rest,” Chu Xinyue explained with respect.
This explanation had been carefully prepared by her in advance.
The Xi Yuan Saintess had always valued talent, and when Chu Xinyue had previously been at the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall, she had been guided by her on several occasions. The Saintess had even considered taking her as a disciple, but because Chu Xinyue’s identity was special—she was destined to return to the Immortal Chu Hao Earth—she had ultimately let go of the idea.
“This is not a disturbance at all. In fact, I will remain in the Immortal Chu Hao Earth for a few days. During this time, if you have any cultivation questions, you may come and ask me,” the Xi Yuan Saintess nodded slightly, her gaze from behind the veil clear and bright, with a faint glow.
Since the Immortal Chu Hao Earth seemed to be using a soft approach with her, she decided to go along with it. This would serve to soothe their feelings and prevent any rash actions from them.
Of course, the Xi Yuan Saintess was not truly worried. She was confident in her own strength and didn’t think that the Immortal Chu Hao Earth had the courage to act against her.
Hearing this, Chu Xinyue immediately showed a joyful expression and gratefully said, “Then I thank you, Saintess.”
Her face showed excitement and gratitude, but internally, she was even more pleased.
Everything was going much smoother than she had anticipated. This was only the first day, and as long as she persisted for three more days, the Yi Tai Zao Hua Da Wu Dan that she had consumed would completely capture the Xi Yuan Saintess’s movements, appearance, posture, breath, fate, and karmic connections.
At that point, she would be able to fully disguise herself as the Xi Yuan Saintess.The Xi Yuan Saintess didn’t sense anything unusual, and instead, Chu Xinyue’s excited expression made her wonder if she had overthought the situation.
Chu Xinyue didn’t waste any time and immediately brought up the cultivation difficulties and perplexities she had prepared, asking the Xi Yuan Saintess for her insights.
The Xi Yuan Saintess’s expression softened slightly, and fine, flowing light appeared around her ears as she listened attentively to Chu Xinyue’s words. The two of them began discussing their views on the Dao.
The issues that Chu Xinyue raised weren’t fabricated; they were indeed difficulties she had encountered during her cultivation. If one disregarded her true intentions for the visit, solving these problems wouldn’t provide immediate breakthroughs, but they would certainly help her greatly in her future cultivation.
Time passed slowly, and half a day quickly went by.
Around the veil, light flickered, strange mist swirled, and golden lotuses bloomed, exuding holiness and transcendence. Within each lotus, it seemed as if the light of the Dao was carried. This was the extraordinary phenomenon caused by the two of them discussing the Dao. Though it was only visible around them and hadn’t spread outside, it was impressive enough.
The Xi Yuan Saintess was also intentionally suppressing these phenomena. Otherwise, with both their cultivations, the Dao laws and the concepts they were discussing would be enough to cause the universe to tremble, with the Dao itself responding.
Chu Xinyue listened deeply, her heart shaken.
It must be said that the Xi Yuan Saintess could indeed be considered a great teacher. Her cultivation talent was terrifying, and her understanding of the Grand Dao and the path to transcendence was uniquely profound, giving Chu Xinyue a sudden sense of enlightenment.
For a moment, Chu Xinyue’s expression grew complicated, and a slight feeling of guilt surfaced in her heart. She hadn’t intended to deceive or exploit the Xi Yuan Saintess, but with the current dire situation in the Immortal Chu Hao Earth, as the Second Princess, she had to stand by her people and consider everyone’s interests.
I’m only pretending to be her for a short time. The Immortal Chu Hao Earth won’t harm the Xi Yuan Saintess, and once the issue is resolved, I’ll apologize to her, she thought to herself.
After mentally apologizing to the Xi Yuan Saintess, Chu Xinyue’s expression returned to calm.
At that point, she could distinctly feel the growing familiarity with the Xi Yuan Saintess’s aura, movements, and demeanor. It seemed as if with just a thought, she could perfectly mimic her.
The mysterious power of the Yi Tai Zao Hua Da Wu Dan exceeded her expectations. Soon after, Chu Xinyue made no further delay and decided to leave, stating that she would not disturb the Saintess’s rest and would return the following day.
The Xi Yuan Saintess remained seated behind the veil, her delicate chin raised slightly in a nod, but she didn’t attempt to stop her.
However, just as Chu Xinyue was about to leave, a maid suddenly came in with a report.
“Saintess, Young Master Gu has arrived for a sudden visit and is currently outside the pavilion.”
The news made Chu Xinyue’s expression change. Her eyes flickered with shock and a hint of unease.
Why would Gu Changge visit the Xi Yuan Saintess at this time?
As the one responsible for her brother’s death, Chu Xinyue could hardly suppress her hatred for him and wanted nothing more than to eliminate him herself. But when she thought about the deep fear that the Starling Elder from the Yinxu Cave had for Gu Changge, she forced herself to suppress the killing intent and hatred in her heart.
“What is he here for?”
Behind the veil, the usually calm and composed Xi Yuan Saintess could no longer maintain her tranquility upon hearing the news. A wave of emotion crossed her face. She recalled what Gu Changge had done to her in this very pavilion, and her tone immediately turned cold, “I don’t wish to see him.”
The abrupt change in the Xi Yuan Saintess’s demeanor caused Chu Xinyue to pause, surprised by the apparent displeasure the Saintess had towards Gu Changge. Her tone was no longer the serene and detached one that Chu Xinyue had grown accustomed to. Instead, it was curt and unfriendly, as if she harbored a deep dissatisfaction.
Yet, just the day before, during the birthday celebration, the Xi Yuan Saintess had clearly sided with the Celestial Court and the Tianya Alliance.
Before Chu Xinyue could fully process the situation, a light chuckle broke the silence.
“Since I’ve already come in, are you really going to ask me to leave?”
Just as she was confused, Gu Changge’s voice echoed through the pavilion. His figure appeared from the corridor, walking with an air of elegance, dressed in white, as if he had stepped out of a painting. He seemed to make the entire world around him fade into the background.
Chu Xinyue was startled. Despite her strength, she hadn’t sensed when Gu Changge had arrived. His presence was as elusive as ever.
“Greetings, Young Master Gu,” she said, recovering quickly. Her face was calm and composed, her smile graceful as she greeted him.
“Oh, it seems the Second Princess is here as well,” Gu Changge said with a smile, as if he had just noticed Chu Xinyue. His response was casual, but polite.
Chu Xinyue smiled politely. “Since Young Master Gu has business with the Saintess, I will take my leave so as not to disturb you both.”
With that, she gave a small nod towards the Xi Yuan Saintess behind the veil and turned to leave. She didn’t want to remain in the same space as Gu Changge. Not only was she worried that he might notice something off, but she also feared that she might lose control and act on her deep-seated hatred for him.