Chapter 1
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Chapter 1: Bai Lian’s Bathroom Nap
Strictly speaking, the Future Mirror is not the Monument of the Next World, but only a small part of it. Nevertheless, they possess some of the power of the Monument of the Next World.
When these two mirrors really merged, Bai Lian suddenly understood many things in her ignorance.
The first thing that can be determined is that these two Future Mirrors combined together are a key, a key that can be used to unlock the sealed Monument of the Next World!
Before this, she had found the Past Stele and the Life Stele one after another, but had not yet found out where the body of the Monument of the Next World was.
Now, through the newly born key, she finally figured it out –
The Monument of the Next World has been inside her all along!
Yes.
That strange system with an incomplete name display is actually transformed by the Monument of the Next World.
"Is it precisely because of this that it can provide various options that can accurately predict the future?"
The Monument of the Next World is part of the Sansheng Stele, which originated in the Cycle Path and is one of the oldest divine objects.
Bai Lian understood somewhat, but not completely.
Perhaps because she had just obtained the key, her brain was in a state of confusion, and she only vaguely remembered some things.
But what she remembered clearly told her that she was the one countless beings from ancient times had come to the Land of Immortals to compete for, the Blank Tao.
In this way, it was explained why she had the obscure and difficult to understand Tao Halo on her.
Only…
Why did she become the way she is now?
And why did the Monument of the Next World become a system?
What is the matter with that vague memory of hers before she came here?
If she is truly the Blank Tao, then why would the Void Domain reject her?
Too many questions have accumulated in Bai Lian’s sea of divine sense, making it difficult for her to breathe.
"I can’t remember at all."
Bai Lian tried to dispel the mist and retrieve all her forgotten memories, only to end up with a headache.
Alas.
She let out a sigh.
The more elusive the truth, the more restless she became.
However, she also understood that this was a process that could not be rushed.
Now that she had opened a small breach, all she needed to do was to find a way to loosen and widen it, then she would smoothly reach the true bottom.
With this thought in mind, Bai Lian slowly extended her right hand.
A half-inch long silver key, surrounded by a faint white halo, suddenly appeared on her palm.
"It’s a bit oversized," Bai Lian exclaimed inwardly.
The keys she had seen in her daily life were only two or three inches long and far less impressive than the key that fitted into the Future Mirror.
However, it was not the time to focus on that matter.
Who cares about its size or length, a key that could open the "door" was a good key!
With this in mind, Bai Lian gently removed her clothes, leaving behind a breathtakingly white and delicate skin.
She tightly held the key, and without hesitation, stabbed it into the place where the Jade Slip was originally stored.
A magical scene appeared.
The flat tip of the key seemed to lightly slip through the smooth and fair skin without touching it, easily penetrating halfway.
It seems to reach the end.
Is this touching the Monument of the Next World?
Bai Lian took a deep breath, her waist and abdomen trembling lightly, causing her "twin peaks" to shake.
Among the impressive white waves, she held the tail end of the key and turned it ninety degrees to the left.
Click.
A crisp voice resounds in this vast white world.
Immediately, the whole world shook like it was wound up, following the wave that swayed on her.
In the raging waves, Bai Lian’s body turned into flowing water, suddenly sucked into the hole pierced by the key.
She didn’t know how long had passed.
Caressed by warm breeze, Bai Lian slowly opened her eyes.
"Am I still alive?"
She smelled the fragrance of grass.
It seemed like a long time had passed since she last smelled this scent. Was she awake from that dream now?
Soon, Bai Lian became panic-stricken.
If she remembered correctly, before she "stabbed" herself with the key, she took off all her clothes. Isn’t she caught naked now?
Goodness.
Bai Lian hurriedly reached out to touch it.
After feeling the smoothness of the silk, she breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed that it was just a story that existed in her "dream", and to confirm its authenticity, she specifically pressed down harder, but didn’t find the key.
Bai Lian stood up from the ground, and it took her quite a while to finally adapt to the scorching sunlight above her head.
After that, she checked her own body.
Whether it was clothing or physique, including various invisible places, there was no difference from the previous day.
Moreover, despite poking herself with the key, the system panel was still there, but still not speaking.
"There were no other changes in attributes, but an additional 30 points were gained in Focus."
Bai Lian was astonished.
Could it be that burning the soul has this effect?
Why not try burning again? Maybe if she burns, she will surpass humanity!
"It’s ridiculous if it can be like this."
In the end, Bai Lian couldn’t help but laugh.
It is impossible for her Focus to be strengthened for this reason. It might be related to the Monument of the Next World, or the fact that she has recovered part of her memory.
After rearranging the clothes that were disturbed during the body check, Bai Lian took out the Jade Message Slip first.
After confirming that the message "Witch Queen is dead" sent by the Third Martial Sister was not an illusion she saw when she was dying, she tightly grasped the Jade Slip and closed her eyes. It took a long time before her breathing finally became steady.
"Does this mean we have successfully passed through this crisis?"
Although the chaos caused by the demonic beasts has just begun, their ferocity will not affect the Immortal World and catch Red Dust Heavenly Lord’s attention.
Bai Lian gently tucks back the strands of hair on her forehead.
Her body is warm and relaxed, just like stepping out of a hot bath.
There is no time to waste, she immediately flies towards the Duxian sect.
Her injuries have not fully healed, but it doesn’t hinder her ability to fly.
In less than half an hour, she arrives above the Duxian sect.
Just as the Third Martial Sister had described in the Jade Slip, the Duxian sect’s mountaintop has been destroyed by the Witch Queen, with barely any survivors, filled with holes and craters, appearing unsightly.
However, Bai Lian was smiling with great satisfaction.
Amidst the ruins, she recognized many familiar faces.
There is a steward of Yunluo Peak, a new Martial Sister of Qingyu Peak, and a sword-wielding disciple of Zhuyan peak…
There are also many fellow disciples whom she cannot identify by origin, but whose faces she vaguely remembers.
Houses can be rebuilt, but once a person is gone, it is difficult to bring them back.
"Even as a villain, you cannot achieve grade D. Truly well-deserved of your title as the Witch Queen!"
Bai Lian gritted her teeth as she recalled the scene of the barefoot Witch Queen towering over her and taunting her by sticking her foot near her mouth.
She should have bitten the Witch Queen hard at that moment, making her wince in pain.
If she ever returns to the Immortal World, she will never let go of that arrogant and low-quality woman!
Suddenly, a cry of alarm came from below.
"Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian!"
The shout seemed to unlock the shackles as the disciples who were rebuilding the Duxian sect stopped and looked up.
As they saw that the person in the sky was truly Bai Lian, a chorus of "Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian" rang out like clear flowing water, both lively and melodious, yet also with an indomitable spirit.
With Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian’s return, the Duxian sect would truly be peaceful again, and with her return, the heavens of the Duxian sect would be restored!
Bai Lian nodded downwards.
Her magic array attribute was not low, but setting up a clever magic array was challenging for her.
The mountain protection magic array was damaged and she could not help… but she was not incapable of doing anything.
"Steady yourselves, Younger Martial Brothers and Sisters!"
After the reminder, Bai Lian’s Qianhuan Real Eyes lit up.
As an Immortal, she possessed the ability to open a small world within her own body. With her upgraded Qianhuan Real Eyes, she could even turn imagination into reality.
Reconstructing the Duxian sect is an easy task!
She couldn’t recall every detail of the Duxian sect, but she still remembered the general shape.
Therefore,
A beam of white light shot out of Qianhuan Real Eyes, covering the entire Duxian sect.
Amidst a series of clanging sounds, deep pits on the ground were filled, collapsed mountains reformed, paths reappeared, streams flowed again, and the crooked-necked tree that had been blasted into debris stood up again, who knows how many times.
Forgetting about all this, Bai Lian bowed to the crowd, "I cannot assist with building houses and structures. Younger Martial Brothers and Sisters, please rebuild according to your own preferences. If there are any difficulties, feel free to come to Qiongming Peak and seek me out."
Immediately, someone shouted, "How can we dare to trouble Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian with such things?"
"Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, please head to Qiongming Peak. Although our abilities may be low, we cannot always rely on Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian."
"Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, forever divine!"
Bai Lian was in a great mood.
Indeed, at the beginning, the strength of the Duxian sect was far inferior to that of the four major sects, but thanks to the rules set by Yan Xiyi, the Duxian sect also reduced many despicable acts of same sect infighting.
She waved her hand, turning into a stream of light and fled into the Qiongming Peak.
As soon as she reached the mountaintop, Bai Lian found that the houses on the mountain had already been repaired and were no different from before.
Even her room was the same, with no deviation whatsoever in the arrangement of the table, chairs, and bed.
"Just how proficient are they!"
Bai Lian couldn’t help but quip.
She released her Divine Sense and finally found her Martial Sisters near the cold pool in the back mountain.
Several Martial Sisters, accompanied by the jade rabbit, are building a bathhouse and changing room.
Bai Lian appeared and they all stood frozen in place.
"Elder Martial Sister."
Yu Ying’s voice trembled lightly.
There were things she had not said to others. During the time after their battle with the Witch Queen, her soul trembled violently.
This was not due to any severe injury, but because through the contract, she could clearly feel Bai Lian’s soul fluctuating and rapidly weakening.
Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian had nearly perished during the previous occurrence of such a situation.
And now…
Yu Ying scanned her surroundings, unable to find anyone to turn to for help.
She wanted to rush out and provide assistance, but she was injured and could only exert two or three-tenths of her full strength. Moreover, she didn’t know where Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian was.
Her inner despair was immeasurable.
Fortunately, this process didn’t last too long.
After decreasing to a certain degree, the soul fluctuations of Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian became stable.
Was this a narrow escape?
Yu Ying absentmindedly paid attention.
Finally, after more than a few hours, the soul fluctuations of Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian regained their strength, just like her heartbeat.
Thump, thump, thump…
The fluctuations pounded against her chest, one after another.
An inexplicable emotion surged like a tide.
Yu Ying came running with full enthusiasm to help Xiao Jinse in fixing the bath, just like that.
Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian will now be able to take a good bath as such.
"I’m back," Bai Lian spoke up.
Nobody made a sound.
Seeing the Martial Sisters not moving, Bai Lian started moving on her own.
Only in this regard is she an extremely proactive and energetic person.
She walked all the way to the end smoothly, then opened her arms and hugged the Second Martial Sister, the Third Martial Sister, Hong Yi, the Fourth Martial Sister, and the Fifth Martial Sister who were standing together.
Honestly, 1v5 is still a bit difficult.
Not all Martial Sisters are as gentle as the Third Martial Sister, Hong Yi, and the Fifth Martial Sister.
After several years of silent development, the Second Martial Sister and the Fourth Martial Sister’s potential is no worse than Bai Lian’s.
Bai Lian felt that if she had been guided more during the Martial Sisters’ growth, the Second Martial Sister and the Fourth Martial Sister might have surpassed her by now.
This sudden movement really stunned several Martial Sisters.
"Ah, this…"
Xiao Jinse could feel Bai Lian’s burning body temperature, but she could also feel Su Youwei’s soft skin.
She felt extremely uncomfortable at the thought that she and Su Youwei were old rivals.
Don’t come close to me!
Su Youwei was also very uncomfortable.
Do you think I want to mess with you? Isn’t it much more comfortable to stay together with Hong Yi than to be with you?
Despite the discomfort, Bai Lian’s tight embrace made Xiao Jinse and Su Youwei momentarily ease their guard.
The jade rabbit had the most intense reaction.
What’s happened, what’s happened!?
Although it was a story of six people and a rabbit, why wasn’t she included today?
The jade rabbit kicked its legs and leapt over Xiao Jinse’s head, but its force was not controlled, causing it to fall into "a heap of ten balls of different sizes".
"Haw, haw."
In a panic, the jade rabbit kicked its hind legs in all directions, like it was walking on waves.
"Stop it now."
With Fourth Martial Sister’s face turning red, Bai Lian quickly let go.
"Chirp chirp!"
But the jade rabbit ignored it and, with a twitch of her ear, hung herself directly on Bai Lian’s chest.
Even in the face of four pairs of fiery eyes, the jade rabbit remained very brave.
Bai Lian could only hug her tightly and say, "I’ll heal Fourth Martial Sister first."
Only then did the jade rabbit jump down reluctantly.
Bai Lian used Thousands of Flowers to heal Fourth Martial Sister. Now that she no longer had any concerns, this method was much more effective than using medicine.
During the healing process, she noticed that Hong Yi had been watching her the whole time.
Actually, the other Martial Sisters were also watching her, but Hong Yi’s gaze was completely different from the other Martial Sisters’ and even from the past Hong Yi’s gaze.
There was a mix of ambiguity, fear, desire, pain, curiosity, and complexity in her gaze, which was so complicated that it left Bai Lian a little distracted.
"Elder Martial Sister?"
"Ah, I’m here."
Bai Lian quickly shifted her attention to the Fourth Martial Sister.
The treatment lasted for about two quarters of an hour, and Yu Ying’s injuries had recovered by more than half, as if she had been plucked out of Bai Lian’s hand.
The girl was already like a water-like elf, and now the sweat on her skin made her even more delicate and charming.
Bai Lian felt as if she had stepped into a tropical night world.
What should be done about the sweat that has been flowing a lot?
Of course, take a bath!
The bath had just been rebuilt and was close by. It would be a waste not to use it.
"Me first!"
Bai Lian led the charge.
Even after doing so many bad things, she would not show any shy expression when undressing in front of her Martial Sisters.
She lifted her smooth jade feet and stepped out of the fallen white clothes.
Her long, moist and symmetrical thighs alternated back and forth as she walked, and the setting sun and slightly chilly air gradually heated up.
The breeze danced with her long hair, and Bai Lian walked to the edge of the bath, bare and unfazed.
This road is not long.
But for Xiao Jinse and others, it is a long road.
Perhaps it was a misjudgment caused by lack of oxygen in the brain.
Xiao Jinse intertwined her hands, unsure of where to place them.
"Elder Martial Sister."
She only spoke once, and then fell silent.
In the end, all she could do was continue to stare at Bai Lian’s feet, which were like the most exquisite work of art in the world.
Bai Lian extended her right foot and used the rounded toes to gently tease the clear and slightly warm pond water, causing the fragrant ripples to spread in circles towards the white jade-like stone steps at the edge of the pool.
"The water temperature is just right."
Saying this, Bai Lian stood up and walked into the pool.
The suddenly rising water only covered her waist and limbs, as she swam through the waves to sit beside a rabbit-shaped stone carving.
The water was shallow on that side, so the crystalline white jade-like object was clearly visible, even when she sat down and the water didn’t cover it.
The undulating water waves, sometimes revealed and sometimes hidden, gave Xiao Jinse and others goosebumps.
Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian is truly too too too…
Um.
That word "big" is indeed too embarrassing to say.
Bai Lian pinned up her hair and gave the Martial Sisters a displeased look, "What are you all still standing around for? Hurry up and come down!"
"Ah, yes."
Xiao Jinse quickly responded.
She was feeling uncomfortable now. If Su Youwei and they were not here, she would definitely "stir up a big wave" in this pool today.
…
Bai Lian returned to her room when it was already nine o’clock in the middle of the night.
She messaged her master first but received no reply. Then she contacted Jue Yunzi and the others who were on their way to assist North Luzhou, telling them to rest assured and that she would come help after resting herself.
Bai Lian threw the Jade Slip onto the bedside and then collapsed onto the bed.
She could feel that, after using the key, there was something like a seal slowly breaking inside her body.
"In another two or three days, I should be able to figure everything out."
Bai Lian was somewhat hopeful but also had a vague sense of fear.
There must be many things that she didn’t want to face behind that mist, otherwise, she would not have become the person she was now.
The Blank Tao sounded cool, but it was still more appealing to her in its current state.
"It would be great if it stayed this way."
Bai Lian sat up and gazed at the family portrait hanging on the wall, lost in thought.
Every person in the painting, except for her standing serious on the podium, had a beaming smile on their face.
"This is not bad either,"
Bai Lian smiled faintly.
At worst, she could embrace the joy on the faces of others. Whether she, as a "teacher," was still important, was not that significant, was it?
"Knock, knock, knock…"
Suddenly, the sound of knocking alarmed her from her thoughts.
"Who is it?"
Bai Lian released her Divine Sense and saw Tong Yao, who was standing at the door with a basket in a nervous and uneasy manner.
"Did Martial Sister Tong Yao come to visit at this late hour with some urgent matter to discuss with me?"
"Yes," Tong Yao quickly responded.
"Please come in."
Bai Lian waved her hand and opened the door.
Tong Yao familiarly searched for a chair and sat down, then handed over the basket in her hands.
"Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, this is… a dish I personally cooked."
"Huh?"
Bai Lian was momentarily stunned, as this was somewhat unexpected – she had never heard of Tong Yao being able to cook.
Tong Yao said, "Elder Martial Sister, you have helped me a lot, and I just want to repay her. But for now, I couldn’t find the right opportunity to do so, so I can only express my gratitude in this way."
Bai Lian said, "I always feel that Martial Sister Tong Yao has matured a lot compared to the past."
"Well…" Tong Yao opened her mouth, then lowered her head, "People always have to grow up."
"You’re right."
Bai Lian jumped off the bed, quickly picked up the basket, and then held Tong Yao’s hand.
This intimate gesture completely caught Tong Yao off guard.
"Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, this…"
Her body trembled slightly.
Bai Lian smiled and said, "This place is not suitable for enjoying late-night snacks. Let’s go somewhere else."
Tong Yao hurriedly said, "This is specially made for Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian."
Bai Lian strode forward confidently and said, "I know, that’s why it’s just the two of us, I won’t call anyone else."
"Hmm," Tong Yao murmured softly in response.
She followed closely in Bai Lian’s footsteps, looking down she could only see the alternating swinging of their heels and the occasional tapping of wooden clogs hitting the ground.
The breeze tonight blew with such tenderness.
The warmth in the palm was seeping into the depths of the heart.
The crane of this night was wailing mournfully, seemingly commemorating its departed companions.
Tong Yao followed Bai Lian, step by step, towards the freshly congealed levitating platform up in the sky.
Yes.
The moon tonight is unusually beautiful, and it’s perfect for enjoying the view while basking in the moonlight.
[You… are completely different from the last time we met.]
Tong Yao stared blankly at the Dirty Knife hanging from the hem of her sleeve. The weight of the blade exceeded her imagination.
"We’ve arrived."
At that moment, Bai Lian who was in front of her stopped and turned around, smiling at her.
