bookbashuk Chapter 123: All the Mysteries Finally Unveiled
Chapter 123: All the Mysteries Finally Unveiled
The scene shifts and changes in the sky.
Ling Tian publicly rebuked the Heavenly Emperor, his words sharp and direct, pointing out his faults.
The surrounding gods stood silently, trembling with fear, yet none dared to utter a word in agreement.
after all--
Neither the identity of the one who is criticizing nor the status of the one being criticized are matters beyond their control.
Inside the Lingxiao Palace, facing Ling Tian's merciless accusations, the Heavenly Emperor did not get angry, but instead showed a rare hint of regret.
"In this matter, I did indeed... punish too harshly."
"While the divine tree and its fruits are indeed related to the order of heaven and earth, the goddess Xi Yao has guarded the divine tree for many years, and her loyalty is evident. I should not take away her physical form or shatter her soul."
A complex emotion flickered in his eyes and vanished in an instant.
The Heavenly Emperor rose with a flick of his sleeve, his voice deep yet resolute:
"This time, I will consider Xuejian's matter as my compensation for my past mistakes."
"She took human form from the fruit of the divine tree, and was uniquely blessed by heaven and earth; there is only one like her in the world."
"To awaken its vitality, it is necessary to consume another divine fruit to activate the power of its origin."
"Although the divine fruit is extremely rare, I have already prepared it to atone for my past sins."
"At this moment, a celestial messenger has been dispatched to the human realm to welcome Xuejian back."
The voice just fell.
Two fairies rushed in from outside the palace, looking flustered, and knelt down to report:
"I hereby report to the Heavenly Emperor!"
Beside Miss Xuejian was a man named He Biping.
"He didn't believe our identities and insisted on blocking us, refusing to let us take Xuejian away."
"Will it be a draw?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Tian suddenly looked up, his face full of surprise.
He immediately turned around, cupped his hands to the Heavenly Emperor, and said directly:
"Your Majesty, this He Biping is my close friend."
"When we ascended to the realm of the gods, we left him on earth to look after the sows."
"Would it be permissible for me to return to the human realm and bring the sow up with me?"
Without hesitation, the Heavenly Emperor unfurled his sleeves:
"allow."
"This can be considered my attempt to make amends."
He finished speaking.
The fairy then led Ling Tian through the Heavenly Gate, across the boundary between gods and humans, and suddenly descended to the mortal realm.
A moment later, the two arrived at the place where Xuejian and He Biping were.
Until he saw Ling Tian appear in person.
He Biping then lowered his guard and allowed him to take Xuejian away.
Subsequently, the fairies protected Ling Tian and Xue Jian, and they broke through the sky to return to the Lingxiao Palace in the God Realm at lightning speed.
Looking at Xuejian, who had a blank expression and looked like a puppet.
The Heavenly Emperor's eyes suddenly shone with golden light.
He slowly raised his right hand, and a divine fruit condensed in his palm, its exotic fragrance spreading in all directions.
The gods in the hall smelled the fragrance, and their eyes all revealed a hidden longing.
The Heavenly Emperor lightly raised his palm.
The divine fruit transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into Xuejian's brow.
In an instant, a vast and pure celestial energy erupted from her body, sweeping through the entire hall like a storm.
The ethereal energy surged endlessly, visibly filling every inch of space, as if the heavens and earth were resonating with it.
A vast and boundless aura of immortal energy surrounded Xuejian, and a beam of pure white light, as white as frost, shot into the sky, dazzling and illuminating the nine heavens, making it difficult for all beings in the six realms to look directly at it.
A moment later.
As the light faded, the world returned to clarity.
Xuejian, who was originally stiff and had an empty look in her eyes, has now regained her former vitality and agility, as if she has been reborn from the first thaw of spring.
She slowly opened her eyes, her gaze clear and bright. Looking at the magnificent and imposing Lingxiao Palace before her, she stared blankly around, then subconsciously raised her hand and lightly touched the air.
"Where...am I?"
"You pig!"
"You're finally awake! That's great, you're alright, you little pig!"
Before she could react, Ling Tian rushed forward and hugged her tightly, his voice trembling with excitement and relief.
"Cabbage? Cabbage, what are you doing!"
"Ah—don't touch me!"
Startled awake by the sudden embrace, Xuejian immediately struggled to push Lingtian away, her cheeks slightly flushed and her tone tinged with annoyance.
Ling Tian stumbled from the push, but he wasn't angry. Instead, he laughed and then became serious, beginning to tell her everything that had happened these past few days.
"Pigwoman."
"Do you know? To save you, we braved the Demon Realm and ascended the Heavenly Gate, facing life and death, before finally begging the Heavenly Emperor for help."
"If he hadn't offered his help, you probably would have..."
……
As Ling Tian recounted the story word by word, Xue Jian gradually became stunned, her mind reeling with unbelievable truths.
She looked down at her hands, which were as smooth as cream, and gently stroked her face, as if to confirm whether she truly existed.
"I...I was originally transformed from a divine fruit?"
The Heavenly Emperor, standing on his high throne, saw her dazed expression and couldn't help but smile slightly, saying:
"That's all in the past."
"Xi Yao used her own image as a model to cast you into the human world, giving you a soul and will. From that moment on, you were no longer a fruit."
"You are an independent life, unique, and no longer connected to the sacred tree."
"Vegetable teeth..."
"So Caiya is actually the reincarnation of General Feipeng, the number one war god in the divine realm..."
Xuejian murmured to herself, her expression complex and difficult to decipher.
Her gaze involuntarily fell on Ling Tian, and she couldn't look away for a long time.
Who would have thought—
Ling Tian, who always seemed carefree and acted like a street thug, was not only once the crown prince of Jiang Kingdom, but also the elder brother that Long Kui had been desperately searching for.
He is also the reincarnation of Marshal Fei Peng, who once guarded the Southern Heavenly Gate and was awe-inspiring throughout the Three Realms.
This reversal of roles caused her to feel a surge of emotions that she found difficult to bear.
Not to mention the embellished descriptions Ling Tian made—
On the day he entered the realm of gods, ten thousand generals knelt to welcome him, celestial music resounded, and auspicious clouds swirled around him.
Such a sight is something I've never even dared to dream of.
In the past, she was always resentful that Ling Tian was the "chosen one" and often complained about it.
But now, knowing his illustrious reputation in his past life, and that even the Heavenly Emperor treated him with special regard, she couldn't help but feel a pang of melancholy.
As for his own background—
For years, she has been searching for her biological parents, longing to ask, "Why did you abandon me in the wilderness?"
Now, all the mysteries have finally been solved.
"No wonder... my destiny is so intertwined with Caiya."
"turn out to be……"
"I was born because of Sister Xiyao's longing for General Feipeng, and was sent to the mortal world only to accompany his reincarnated body."
As she murmured softly, Xuejian suddenly seemed to realize something, abruptly raising her head and looking intently at the Heavenly Emperor, asking urgently:
"Sister Xiyao."
"She created me out of a single thought of deep affection, but she herself was punished for it, and is now trapped in the cycle of reincarnation forever."
"Heavenly Emperor, can you forgive her mistakes and grant her a new life?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Changqing and Ling Tian immediately stepped forward and echoed in unison:
"Heavenly Emperor, Goddess Xi Yao's love is genuine and without any evil intentions. Moreover, she has guarded the divine tree for many years, and her merits outweigh her faults."
"My soul has been shattered and transformed into the spirits of plants and trees; this is already the most severe punishment. I beg you to have mercy and grant me a pardon."
"Yes, Heavenly Emperor, Xi Yao has suffered for far too long, and she must have repented long ago."
"Please have mercy and give her a second chance!"
The three people's earnest voices echoed endlessly in the main hall.