Chapter 25
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Chapter 25: Inside the Carriage
In terms of sheer momentum, Bai Lian’s sword thrust was far less impressive than Qingxuan Sword Master’s sword strike that had condensed a lifetime of savings.
After all, although they both used swords, their understanding of swords was not at the same level.
For Qingxuan Sword Master, the sword was the path he had pursued throughout his life.
But for Bai Lian, it was just a weapon used for battle.
However, whether it was a path or a weapon, it was not that important at this moment.
What mattered was that Qingxuan Sword Master’s sword had bought enough time, and Bai Lian had emerged like a savior.
The shining white light was like a rushing dragon or serpent breaking through the long night.
The howling wind whipped up a thousand piles of snow.
As the colossal body of the Spiritual Path Master was pierced, the whole world seemed to have been thrown into a silent movie.
Time slowed down a hundred times.
The people standing on the ground all maintained the same posture of looking up and watching.
No one spoke.
Nor did anyone make any small movements.
If it were White Emperor Bai Lian, wouldn’t everything be different?
They quietly watched, seeing the white light ripple away like water waves in the distance.
The black dirt in the sky faded gradually as if it had encountered a highly effective cleaner, and was slowly washed away completely!
What was washed away together was not only the impurities emanating from the Spiritual Path Master, but also the fear that had arisen in everyone’s hearts.
At last.
At a certain moment, the outwardly emitted white light all retracted back into Bai Lian’s palm at an incredible speed.
It grew increasingly dazzling, even blinding, until surpassing a certain limit, it shot out like a huge spear, piercing through the enormous shadow behind Spiritual Path Master with unrivaled force.
"Ah, Ah, Ah–"
A more elevated scream shattered all silence.
The black mist surged out of the opening like thick ink.
Both the Spiritual Path Master and the shadow behind him trembled violently.
The blazing white flames ignited their bodies, but no matter how they cried or struggled, they could not break free from Bai Lian’s restraint.
"I will kill you, I must kill you!"
The head of the Spiritual Path Master kept charging towards Bai Lian.
That ferocious appearance surpasses Yasha and Oni in hell.
However, Bai Lian remains unaffected by it.
Her arm was steady, without the slightest tremble in the sword formed by her master’s way of the Great Tao.
Her steps became even more steady, and even if the head of Spiritual Path Master rushed to within two inches of her, she didn’t move an inch.
Is that it?
"Bang!"
Bai Lian punched the Spiritual Path Master in the eye.
The enormous force crushed the skull, which exploded like a watermelon.
Bai Lian stared at the reformed figure in the distance and her voice carried no discernible emotion.
"Some say that I am the nemesis of internal demons, which seems quite plausible in retrospect. Although I cannot directly kill an internal demon, as long as I kill the person housing it, the internal demon is eradicated along with its host."
Spiritual Path Master, who had just reconstituted his head, seemed to have disregarded Bai Lian’s words. He stubbornly advanced towards her again, despite the raging white flames that engulfed his body.
"Die for me!"
The angry roar was deafening.
Bai Lian’s fist still responded to him.
The waiting result is still a shattered head.
Blood and pus mixed with white flames bloomed, like a splendid fireworks display reflected in everyone’s eyes.
Doesn’t it seem like the Spiritual Path Master is not that terrifying?
"It’s you who should die."
Bai Lian slowly lowered her hand, this time hitting the Spiritual Path Master’s other eye.
She continued to wait.
Waiting for the third arrival of Spiritual Path Master.
He was still roaring, still unwilling, "I am the true leader of the righteous path, the Path Master of the Taixuan Taoist Sect, eternal…"
Bai Lian punched Spiritual Path Master’s nose without hesitation.
The skull turned into powder.
The cold voice struck Spiritual Path Master’s heart once again.
"Just a clown with a ruined reputation."
The fourth time…
The fifth time…
The sixth time…
No matter how many times the Spiritual Path Master launched attacks, in the end he still couldn’t escape the fate of being shattered by the blows.
In the process of breaking and restructuring, his body became increasingly dim, and the shadow behind him has completely burned away.
"Is it finally going to end?"
Qingxuan Sword Master, sheltered by the Gate of All Living Beings, stared ahead fiercely.
Although the head of the Spiritual Path Master has been restored, it has completely lost its human appearance, and what was placed in front of everyone was just a lump of dirty flesh.
Is this his true appearance or…?
Although the grudges of thousands of years were about to come to a close, the emotions of Qingxuan Sword Master have become somewhat unstable.
"Senior?"
The eldest princess called out with concern.
Qingxuan Sword Master shook his head, "It’s okay, thanks to White Emperor Bai Lian’s timely arrival, I didn’t die."
"Hmm."
The eldest princess nodded her head.
Unlike others, her vision was only focused on Bai Lian.
She saw Bai Lian raise her fist once again.
This punch was different from the previous ones, as it gathered all the light!
It flew slowly but resolutely towards Spiritual Path Master.
Over there, despite his disfigured appearance, the crazed person continued to speak madly.
"I am the esteemed senior brother, this all should have been mine from the start, I didn’thing wrong…"
Esteemed senior brother?
What the hell!
You’re not worthy!
"No, I was wrong, I really did wrong. Please let me go, I will atone and will give you anything you want…"
The flames of anger suddenly erupted within Bai Lian.
Until now, the number of people killed by her has doubled, but never before has her deep anger boiled over like this.
What ridiculous Spiritual Path Master, unable to be a good person, doesn’t even know how to be a bad person!
"Ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous!"
Bai Lian’s face was no longer tranquil, her snow-white complexion flushed with anger.
"Denying you the chance of redemption is the greatest comfort for those who can never return!"
The flames blazed brightly.
After traversing endless time and space, the small yet rage-filled fist struck Spiritual Path Master’s face for the seventh time.
This time, Spiritual Path Master, who had already lost the support of the Flame Phoenix Spirit, could not hold on any longer.
Reborn from the ashes?
He only awaits the merciless flames of collapse and destruction!
Suddenly the space collapsed, imploding until it explosively burst.
Boom!
The sky shook, and the screams of the Spiritual Path Master abruptly stopped. After a brief silence, the white ball of light surged towards all directions like a huge wave.
This wave is no ordinary wave.
It is a wave formed by the entanglement of the way of the Great Tao and the spirit Qi within Bai Lian’s body.
As a result, wherever the waves went, large snowflakes in the shape of flowers began falling from the sky.
One by one, another and another…
The person standing on the ground stared blankly and released the hand that was covering their ears.
Has it really ended?
It should be.
At least in this moment, their hearts were no longer burdened by any oppressive emotions. They only felt an unprecedented clarity in the sky and vastness in the mountains and fields.
Suddenly, a flower fell into the hands of the current sword master of the Taixuan Taoist Sect.
This flower was cold as ice.
Though formed from spirit Qi, it also had a tangible form, and carried a magical power that seemed to be able to heal all the wounds of the world.
Suddenly, the current sword master remembered the words that Qingxuan Sword Master had said.
"Just like before, this time too, I have won!"
Ancestor, were you really wrong?
He looked around bewildered.
The Taixuan Taoist Sect that leapt into the sky has returned to the vast earth, accompanied by a scene of devastation.
The sect can be rebuilt, the physical wounds can be healed, but the scars in the heart, even with the miraculous flower in his hands, could never be repaired.
"Hmph."
The incumbent sword master withdrew his gaze from the dazzling form of Bai Lian in the sky.
He shook his head and lightly threw the flower in his palm, then walked towards Qingxuan Sword Master with heavy steps.
"Martial Master Uncle…"
Qingxuan Sword Master turned around.
He stared at the current sword master for a long time before shaking his head, "I know what you want to say. In fact, I have never thought of becoming the sect leader of the Taixuan Taoist Sect, not in the past, not now, and not in the future."
"I…"
The current sword master’s words were stuck in his throat and he couldn’t say them no matter what.
He watched helplessly as Qingxuan Sword Master walked past him.
But after taking a few steps, Qingxuan Sword Master suddenly coughed violently while lowering his head.
"Martial Master Uncle!"
He quickly reached out his right hand, but it was pushed away.
The current sword master was stunned in place.
Qingxuan Sword Master chuckled and said, "I don’t need a junior to support me. As you know, I am a brute and a grudge-holder!
"Emmm…"
Before the current sword master could respond, Qingxuan Sword Master walked unsteadily to the Immortal Summoning Altar.
The current sword master watched silently.
The tombstone of the ancestors on the Immortal Summoning Altar had long been shattered into two pieces under the attack of Spiritual Path Master.
He saw Qingxuan Sword Master lift the tombstone and after staring at it for a while, sew it back on.
"Alas."
For a long time, Qingxuan Sword Master sighed and turned around, walking lonely towards the mountain outside.
The cool evening breeze blew.
The current sword master was feeling heavy-hearted, but at a certain moment, he suddenly saw a white strand of hair on Qingxuan Sword Master’s head.
He immediately chased after him, shouting, "Martial Master Uncle, it was our ancestor who made a mistake back then!"
Qingxuan Sword Master didn’t even turn his head and said, "I know."
"And what about you?"
"I will go nurse my injuries, why are you junior following me?"
"Yes!"
The current sword master immediately stopped and watched as Qingxuan Sword Master’s figure disappeared on the mountain path.
Although Qingxuan Sword Master left, his heart was no longer anxious.
He heard cheers echoing across the mountains and fields.
Those people were praising Qingxuan Sword Master, as well as Bai Lian.
Finally escaping danger, don’t we need to celebrate?
Especially those joyful onlookers; if it weren’t for the sake of their reputations, they would probably burst into tears at this moment.
In the sky, Bai Lian slowly released the black sword in her hand.
She automatically filtered out the praising voices, as she had heard too many. She was immune to them.
At this moment, she was floating with each step, her lips displaying an unhealthy white color.
This was partly due to her having forcefully swallowed two Immortal Spirit Stones, causing immense strain on her body.
On the other hand, it was also due to the extreme prowess of her master’s Way of the Great Tao.
Goodness gracious.
That thing is simply a bottomless pit!
Bai Lian had only used it for tens of breaths, but her waist, back, and legs were sore, and she even experienced double vision when looking at things.
This is already a sign of being almost exhausted.
If she uses it a few more times, Bai Lian feels like she’ll ascend to the sky.
"What on earth is Master’s body made of, um~"
Bai Lian, with her right hand on her waist, uncontrollably let out a light hum.
This is risking her life.
She felt that her future was entirely bleak.
At the time of her pressing her master down to teach her, she was quite complacent. Now she realized that once her master made a serious move, her thin and weak body would crumble after only a few frictions.
I must increase my Hard Skills and Soft Skills as soon as possible!
When both of these fundamental skills have been upgraded to 1000 points, her physique should be able to catch up with her master’s, right?
"I need to step up my efforts."
Bai Lian closed the system panel, and at that moment, the eldest princess floated lightly to her side.
"What are you looking at?" Bai Lian asked.
The eldest princess pointed her finger and said, "The people down there."
"What is there to see?"
"Look how they cheer."
Bai Lian shook her head and said, "Let’s go back to Tianyi City."
"Okay."
The eldest princess nodded, and immediately asked, "Are you happy?"
Happy?
Bai Lian replied, "Not happy."
Suddenly, the eldest princess took a step forward and gently wrapped her arms around her neck, "I am happy for you."
The two of them were of similar height. When they were close, it was like mountains overlapping and the earth shaking.
Bai Lian smiled knowingly, "Let’s go, I can tell you about Xu Pan on the way."
"Hmm."
The eldest princess released Bai Lian, but she didn’t let go of her hand. She knew that Bai Lian needed her to lead her.
They avoided the people who wanted to thank them from the Taixuan Taoist Sect and flew towards the direction of Da Mang Mountain.
The people on the ground hesitated for a long time, but in the end, they didn’t say much.
Under the moonlit clouds, Bai Lian said to the eldest princess, "Does this concern you?"
"Concern me?"
The eldest princess was taken aback.
Bai Lian nodded and said, "It is related to your true identity."
The eldest princess became even more confused, "What is my true identity?"
"Do you remember the Empress Yongjia that you once told me about?" Bai Lian asked in response.
"Of course."
Bai Lian had no intention of concealing anything, "You are Empress Yongjia, and Empress Yongjia is you."
"Ah?" The eldest princess stared at Bai Lian in shock.
Bai Lian said, "Listen to me slowly."
She narrated the words Xu Pan had said to her before his suicide, without any omissions.
"I don’t know if you believe me…"
"No."
The eldest princess interrupted Bai Lian’s words.
"I believe, but I feel it’s incredibly unreal since I have no memories associated with Empress Yongjia."
On the Cloud Chasing Boat, the eldest princess slid down under the railing and finally squatted on the ground.
Her chest rose and fell gently.
Seeing this, Bai Lian squatted down and accompanied her.
The eldest princess gazed at the full moon in the sky and said, "Since I am Empress Yongjia, and since he has such a good relationship with Empress Yongjia, why has he always ignored me?"
Bai Lian grabbed her hand, about to say something, but the eldest princess spoke again on her own.
"Indeed, he intentionally distanced himself from me because he fears that his actions may affect me. Otherwise, the Taixuan Taoist Sect would have immediately arrested me."
"No wonder he personally sent me to Xingluo Fortress, and despite knowing my connection with it, he didn’t punish me harshly."
"On that day, at Xingluo Fortress, Xu Pan told Ji Shang that due to an accident, he had to postpone their plan for more than twenty years."
"Many courtiers in recent years have remarked on the significant change in Xu Pan’s demeanor, as he is no longer as irritable as he used to be."
The eldest princess reminisced about the events of the past.
It seems that everything makes sense.
However…
Alas.
Why do humans always have to be so complicated?
The eldest princess grabbed Bai Lian’s hands and asked, "At that time, he must have been in a lot of pain, right?"
Bai Lian knew what the eldest princess was asking.
She replied, "He was laughing."
"Laughing?"
The eldest princess was momentarily stunned, but eventually a faint smile appeared on her face, though it still seemed somewhat melancholic.
Bai Lian took a step forward, pushed the eldest princess against the corner of the wall, and then hugged her tightly.
"Whoever you are, my attitude towards you will not change."
…
The Cloud Chasing Boat flew quietly for a long time and stopped only after entering the borders of Heluo Country.
A dark golden carriage appeared ahead. It was not an ordinary one. It was an emperor’s carriage pulled by a Soul Changing Stage demonic beast.
And just around the carriage stood many guards, officials, and members of the royal family of Heluo Country, all neatly arranged.
The battle of Da Mang Mountain and the chaos of the Taixuan Taoist Sect had just ended not long ago, but the news had already spread far and wide.
"Your Majesty, we humbly welcome you back from your inspection tour."
A deafening roar resounded like an earthquake.
This scene appeared for the first time after the eldest princess ascended to the throne.
Bai Lian released the eldest princess, "Go out and meet them."
The eldest princess straightened her disheveled clothes, her gaze deep, "They are doing this out of respect for you."
Bai Lian, "…"
To her surprise, the eldest princess chuckled.
"You don’t need to think too much about it, borrowing help is a normal thing, I will do what I need to do."
Puff~
Bai Lian breathed a sigh of relief.
The eldest princess didn’t appear to be lying.
"Go ahead." She said with a smile.
The eldest princess turned and walked towards the outside of the boat. After a few steps, she turned back and said, "Now I feel much better."
"…"
Bai Lian watched the eldest princess walk out.
What is the charm of an empress?
Today, she finally got to see it for herself.
The eldest princess who appeared before the court officials was completely different from the one in front of her.
The young girl just stood there, exuding an overpowering aura without even being angry. Once she spoke, it seemed as if the air would freeze.
The guards, court officials and royal members, who had strange intentions from the beginning, were each scared into silence. Finally, they respectfully invited the eldest princess and Bai Lian into the carriage.
"Your Majesty."
Someone outside the carriage inquired, and the eldest princess replied with a nod, "Let’s depart."
The emperor’s carriage flew smoothly in the sky, towed by the demonic beast, heading towards the Tianyi City Palace.
The eldest princess closed the curtains.
The interior of the carriage was much larger than Bai Lian had imagined, and the decor was also extremely luxurious.
The eldest princess sat closely beside Bai Lian.
A fragrant breeze wafted through the carriage.
She said, "Now these people outside must think that we are couples, that’s why they are so wary."
Bai Lian said, "It’s better that they don’t know the truth."
The eldest princess looked at Bai Lian sideways and asked, "But what if they found out the truth?"
"That’s also fine."
"I don’t think it’s fine."
"Then what should we do?"
The eldest princess said sternly, "I suggest we let their guess come true!"
Huh?
Bai Lian was momentarily stunned.
Had she not understood it correctly?
"Here…here?"
The eldest princess said, "There is a magic array on the carriage, they cannot hear us."
To be honest, Bai Lian was frightened.
The eldest princess pursued, "I heard that Fairy Bai Lian is good at flower arrangement and tea brewing, would Fairy Bai Lian like to taste the tea I brew?"
Bai Lian, "???"
The eldest princess sat on Bai Lian’s lap, "I’m going to do something they wouldn’t dare to think of! And, it can help heal your wounds. Fairy Bai Lian, there may be new conflicts later."
Hey, wait a moment!
Suddenly, Bai Lian was blinded.
At the same time.
On the Zhuyan peak, upon receiving the news of Bai Lian’s slaying of the Spiritual Path Master, Yan Yue became excited and took out a Heavenly Surveillance Talisman.
She wants to immediately, right away, now, go to Bai Lian’s side!
