Chapter 247: Memories Resurface, Passing by the Slaughter Saint

Chapter 247: Memories Resurface, Passing by the Slaughter Saint

"I recalled the old days on the Green Plateau. Hundreds of years ago, in the gentle spring rain, my heart first trembled at the sight of that ethereal, gentle face. I thought of my innocent and sweet youth, and today that feeling has returned!"

Big Black Bull couldn't help but sigh, his words filled with flattery and sappiness, even hinting at love at first sight.

Clinging to someone powerful wasn't embarrassing!

And with such long, white legs, who wouldn't love them?

The one who was already unrealistically beautiful seemed to have undergone some indescribable change. The feeling was entirely different this time. It was as if she had experienced the vicissitudes of life but remained youthful, like a rare vintage that only became more refined with age, making one drunk with admiration.

Beauty, regardless of gender, age, or race, was universally appreciated. Even Divine Toad Ouyang Feng was wide-eyed, and Yellow Bull's little mouth hung open. Bai Su, who had just arrived, had a similar look of admiration in her eyes.

Of course, one could also look at it from another angle.

Her beauty had transcended the mundane.

It wasn't just extraordinary and pure, nor could it be described as ethereal or surpassing all others. If one had to put it in words, it was almost—divine!

Such beauty had reached a level akin to a universal law, perhaps even surpassing it!

Truly, everyone loved her, flowers bloomed at her presence, and even cars would blow their tires.

"Damn, don't think I don't know, your first love was a cow! What do you mean by this? Are you insulting my Fairy Sister? That's too much!"

Divine Toad Ouyang Feng was furious, its large belly pushing it in front of Big Black Bull. It exclaimed, "What dragon maidens and phoenix maidens? So vulgar. Today, I've seen a true Heavenly Immortal Prodigy. Love at first sight, infatuation at second, and obsession at third."

It was more direct, not caring about its reputation, focusing solely on expressing its feelings.

After all, it was a divine beast, not bound by human morals. Face couldn't be eaten, and as long as it didn't care about ethics, human morals couldn't constrain it!

Chu Feng stood to the side, his hand on his forehead, unable to bear the sight. What kind of people were these, exploiting their non-human status to have no limits?

He wanted to shout, "None of you are good enough, let me go to the Fairy Sister!" But due to the psychological trauma from frequent beatings in his hometown in the Taihang Mountains, he suppressed his inner urge to die.

He just ran out and flashed a self-assured smile.

Yellow Bull was pushed to the back, his nose flaring. He was really annoyed, thinking these three were too sappy, making him feel goosebumps.

He was still a child!

This wouldn't do; he had to take action!

He gritted his teeth, stomped his foot, and transformed into human form, squeezing his way to the front and running toward Shaohua.

"Sister, you're finally back! I missed you so much~"

The transformed Yellow Bull looked like a child of five or six, very cute, with big, innocent eyes and long eyelashes. He blinked and called out in a childish voice.

Big Black Bull, Divine Toad Ouyang Feng, and even Chu Feng all changed expressions.

Damn, what happened to the shame and reluctance to transform? It turned out they were just picky about the situation!

Shaohua smiled gently, calmly, and reached out to stroke Yellow Bull's soft hair.

With her other hand, she lifted a delicate, white wrist, and a slender, jade-like figure wrapped around it.

Yellow Bull was shocked; there was another expert?

It was Bai Su, who had transformed back to her original form, reduced her size, and mustered the courage to get close.

Fortunately, her bold attempt succeeded!

Bai Su, no longer cold, felt warmth as her body pressed against the smooth skin, and she couldn't help but wiggle her tail. It was so warm, making the snake almost addicted.

"Seeing you all safe puts my mind at ease", Shaohua said softly.

"Why do I feel like you're different from before?" Yellow Bull asked, looking up.

"Well, how to explain this... I've recovered some memories, so naturally, I'm different", Shaohua smiled.

Yellow Bull's expression changed. He knew her memory was incomplete, that she had been grown from a strange seed Chu Feng had brought back, and had lived with them for a while.

Overall, it had been a happy time, worth remembering.

But now, though her appearance remained the same and her smile was still gentle, she felt different to him.

There was less of the happy, close relationship, and more of a distant feeling. It wasn't exactly distance; a better analogy would be that before, it was like a sister looking at a brother, or at most, a big sister looking at a little brother.

Now, it felt more like a grandmother or even a great-grandmother looking at a grandchild, with pure love and care in her eyes.

The relationship seemed both closer and farther.

Chu Feng's expression also changed when he heard this.

Human cognition mainly comes from memory.

Despite their previous good relationship, if she truly recovered her past memories, whether as the Queen Mother of Heaven or the Heavenly Weaver, how could a few months of companionship compare to such a long history?

In such a situation, a personality change was normal, and in extreme cases, even becoming enemies was possible.

"Don't think too much. I haven't forgotten you, and I won't forget. Otherwise, why would I come looking for you?" Shaohua saw their worries and chuckled, pinching Yellow Bull's tender cheek to bring him back to reality.

"Every past and memory is important to me. I won't forget one thing and remember another, nor will I favor one over the other", she added, dispelling their doubts.

"Then, did you remember who you are? Are you really the Queen Mother of Heaven or the Heavenly Weaver?" Chu Feng asked.

He didn't want to think too much; overthinking would just give him a headache. The current situation was good enough.

Such fantastical things couldn't happen twice, right?

Shaohua shook her head and smiled, "Yes, I am the Queen Mother of Heaven, and also the Heavenly Weaver, but those are secondary identities."

Indeed, in the ancient sacred land of Yaochi, every Saint Master was called the 'Queen Mother of Heaven.' The title 'Heavenly Weaver' was just a name left behind during one of her accidental visits, which somehow stuck.

"Then what is your primary identity?" Chu Feng's expression changed.

He suddenly remembered something Shaohua had once said and asked, "Could it be that you are the Eastern Sovereign Supreme Unity and the co-ruler of the Heavenly Court?"

The others perked up, not wanting to miss any ancient secrets.

But Shaohua just smiled without answering.

Seeing this, they didn't press further and instead asked about her experiences in the depths of Kunlun.

"Nothing much, just took a walk in what you call the 'Land of Ten Thousand Gods' and found something I left behind long ago. It brought back some memories."

Shaohua spoke as she followed them into the house, where a large hotpot was simmering. Her expression softened.

She waved her hand, and a smooth, jade-like tree sprouted from the ground. She broke off a branch, the cut as smooth as if sliced by a knife, and turned it into chopsticks.

After a taste, she commented, "Spicy, but lacking in numbing flavor."

Big Black Bull, quick and observant, picked up the discarded tree root and crown, not picky at all, and even without transforming back, stuffed them into his mouth.

"Mm, very fresh, delicious, and with a faint fragrance. It's refreshing!"

"..." Everyone was speechless, inwardly scornful.

Bro, you're licking a bit too much, no need, really no need.

"What are you all looking at?" Big Black Bull, having spent time with them, knew exactly what they were thinking.

"If it weren't for the lack of medicinal properties, it wouldn't be inferior to divine herbs!"

Previously, when Shaohua went to Kunlun, she had shared the Cinnabar Fruit and Peaches of Immortality she had picked from Mount Tai, so Big Black Bull had tasted divine herbs before.

"Indeed, it's a divine herb, or rather, a life tree. But it's just a form I created with my magic", Shaohua clarified.

"Magic?"

"Life tree!"

Chu Feng and Yellow Bull had different focuses, but both were surprised.

"Most of my past has been recovered, and my powers have returned", Shaohua smiled faintly.

In Kunlun, she found traces of her past, the Dao courtyard she had established as the Supreme Dao Ancestor in ages past.

Naturally, she had recovered her memories from those times.

Although the most crucial part was still missing, it didn't significantly affect her. From Mount Tai's own obsession and the fragmented words of Luo and Tong Tian, she had pieced together a general idea.

The final outcome was not pleasant, to say the least.

But even if the sea turned to dust and lightning dried up, she had finally returned!

Her shackles were broken—well, just one.

Re-entering the path of cultivation, re-entering the Mortal Realm!

It was still the Destiny Land Art, but when she wanted to re-cultivate, she suddenly remembered the six words that had been etched in her mind upon awakening in this life: Only I, True and Unique.

All is false, All Realms are desolate, Only I, True and Unique!

This realization struck her: the cultivation methods and the system she had created might have hidden dangers. Those six words were her final warning to herself.

A scripture surfaced in her mind, resonating with the Destined Land Art, giving her a new perspective. It was as if only now did she truly achieve perfection.

She settled Lin Nuoyi and planted the willow tree at the center of the Immortal Mountain in the Daoist courtyard. Then, she spent some time and quickly advanced back to the peak of the Mortal Realm.

"Quack, how powerful are you now, Fairy Sister?"

Divine Toad Ouyang Feng stumbled, surprised that she had managed to reach such heights without any supernatural abilities, relying solely on her physical strength to fight her way to the Sealing Altar?

It was simply unbelievable!

"I’m not sure, but I should be on par with the strongest in this world", Shaohua said, extending her left hand to form a universe between her fingers, her gaze shifting to Yellow Bull.

"Reflection of All Heavens! The strongest beings in this world are known as Reflection of All Heavens", Yellow Bull said solemnly.

Shaohua blinked, wondering if she had heard correctly.

Reflection?!

Wasn't that a skill only Immortal Emperors could master?

Yet, in her previous perception, this universe was already fractured, the great Dao incomplete, and the strongest beings were far weaker than the sages of her past life.

So, what was the problem here?

Shaohua didn’t know that a part of her memory was still missing—the part about her earlier origins, which had been deliberately forgotten and could not be recalled yet.

Past, present, and future.

From a certain perspective, this was already her ‘third life.’

After Yellow Bull explained everything he knew, Shaohua understood that the Reflection of All Heavens in this world was entirely different from the ‘Reflection’ she knew.

Yellow Bull didn’t believe that Shaohua had become a supreme being on par with Reflection of All Heavens in just a few days. In his understanding, there were very few such powerful beings in the entire universe, and it was impossible to achieve such a level so quickly.

But the changes in the sky had made him doubt himself. It would take at least a Sage to cause such a significant impact.

His little head was burning with questions, but he hesitated to ask, fearing it would be seen as a challenge to her claim.

Shaohua saw his puzzled and adorable expression, smiled inwardly, and said nothing, letting him guess.

The group of humans and beasts gathered together, and Chu Feng and the others recounted the events in the Kunlun Mountains and on Earth.

Shaohua mostly listened, mentioning the scenes in the Land of Ten Thousand Gods, which filled them with longing, expressing their desire to explore it.

"No can do, it’s still too dangerous for you. Wait a bit longer; I can’t just hand over all the good stuff, can I?"

They felt a chill run down their spines, shaking their heads vigorously.

"We must rely on our own strength to seize our destiny!"

"Right, this divine beast will never accept charity!"

Shaohua nodded, sighing lightly. "What a pity. I was thinking of taking you to the Sealing Altar to share its blessings. Since you want to do it yourselves, I won’t stand in your way."

"Go for it, I believe in you!" she encouraged them.

The group of humans and beasts felt so frustrated they wanted to spit blood.

"Fairy Sister, actually, I—" Divine Toad Ouyang Feng tried to protest.

"Enough, I can sense your determination. Rest assured, I won’t interfere in your future. I believe each of you will carve out your own path", Shaohua said calmly.

"..." Chu Feng, Divine Toad, Yellow Bull, and Big Black Bull felt like crying. That wasn’t what they meant at all!

"You don’t have to be so emotional. Men don’t cry easily; the vast world is yours to explore. Why act like children?" Shaohua looked at them, speaking with a serious tone.

"Enough, Sister, I can’t breathe." Yellow Bull clutched his chest, his face pale, feeling very unwell.

Chu Feng also wondered if she was just teasing them or if her personality had truly changed.

During their time ‘cohabiting’ in the Taihang Mountains, she had been somewhat playful and lively, even kicking him in the butt, arranging private meetings with his ex-girlfriend, and sewing leather armor for him, taking him on mountain expeditions.

She had been such a good person, filling the gap of not having an older sister.

But now, after returning from the depths of Kunlun, she seemed much more distant.

Chu Feng didn’t see the hint of amusement in Shaohua’s eyes. If he had, he might not have been so puzzled.

Outside, a night of snowfall and a sudden cold snap once again shocked all the living beings on Earth.

Everyone had thought a world-ending disaster was imminent. Such heavy snowfall, if it continued for just a couple more days, would blanket the world in white.

Ordinary people would have little chance of survival; even if the world didn’t end, most would die. Common animals would fare even worse, unable to withstand the drastic environmental changes.

But just as hope seemed lost, the wind stopped, and the snow ceased!

The temperature also miraculously stabilized, even rising slightly.

Except for a few casualties from collapsed buildings, most people had a chance to survive.

Shaohua stood atop Mount Tai, gazing at the sky, her eyes cold as if she could see the instigators.

Only she, having just returned, could have stopped the disaster.

The Sages from other realms were also in shock, unable to understand the seven-colored barrier and the changes in Earth’s weather caused by their forbidden methods. It seemed someone had intervened.

Some divine sons and saintly daughters in the folded spaces behind the famous mountains paid a huge price to contact their holy lands, reporting the mysterious changes on Earth, including the seven earthquakes that killed those who crossed over.

Additionally, a seven-colored barrier had appeared around Earth, preventing anyone from crossing, despite their best efforts.

This alarmed their backers, and certain holy lands, led by Tong Tian, sent Sages to Earth.

Of course, these Sages didn’t dare get too close, knowing that Earth had a glorious past in ancient times, even though it was now in ruins, some remnants still lived.

Earth also had various fields set up by a Sage Teacher, and unless a Reflection of All Heavens-level being came, Sages were still cautious.

"What’s the deal with that seven-colored barrier? The passages behind the famous mountains should allow low-level evolutionists to cross over as Earth gradually recovers."

"Perhaps it’s a leftover technique from the Sage Teacher. He was known for his mastery of fields, and no one knows what he set up on Earth."

"So many years have passed, from ancient times to now. The Sage Teacher might be dead, so how could his fields still be so powerful? I don’t believe it!"

No matter how the Sages speculated, they had to report back with an answer.

In the folded spaces behind the famous mountains, hundreds of divine sons and saintly daughters were waiting anxiously, including their own descendants.

Many forces from other realms knew of Earth’s past and wanted to seize its blessings. The divine sons and saintly daughters had set out long ago, but now found their path blocked, likely feeling very frustrated.

They had left their comfortable lives in holy lands to cross the stars and come to this remote place, all for the chance to become sages and founders. Now, they were stuck outside.

The Sages were also troubled, gathering in outer space to study the anomalies on Earth, even speculating that the Sage Teacher might still be hiding there.

"Are you considered sages?"

At that moment, a clear voice echoed, filled with doubt.

"Who’s there?!" The Sages were suddenly startled, shouting in unison.

Shaohua stood before them, her green robe fluttering in the wind, her long black hair flowing naturally, breathtakingly beautiful.

She needed no adornment, like a lotus emerging from clear water, standing in the universe, with countless stars as her backdrop.

She exuded no killing intent, appearing like an innocent girl, tilting her head slightly in curiosity.

"Attack together!"

"Kill!!!!"

The Sages from other realms didn’t speak, their minds resonating in unison as they launched a coordinated attack on the suddenly appearing woman.

They were too frightened.

Such a large figure appearing before them without any warning was more terrifying than the world’s most skilled assassin, making them feel an overwhelming sense of dread, surely an enemy!

Shaohua sighed, her demeanor changing in an instant. She wasn’t proud, aloof, or indifferent, but unimaginably calm.

Too calm. She exuded no killing intent, her eyes showing no emotion, calmly watching the Sages attack her.

Then, she parted her red lips and exhaled, a breath tinged with a faint fragrance.

There was no earth-shattering collision, but the Sages felt an overwhelming sense of impending doom, their scalps tingling, hairs standing on end, desperately trying to flee.

Unfortunately, it was too late. The breath she exhaled transformed into a wind of annihilation, capable of erasing galaxies, reaching them in an instant.

Their attacks dissipated in the wind, the surrounding space crumbling, leaving them no escape. They were obliterated in a flash.

"I was just passing by to ask a question. Why did you have to attack me? Still, I’m grateful for the information. It shows you’re not even pseudo-sages."

Shaohua spoke calmly, reaching out to catch some fragments of their divine souls, instantly understanding more about this world.

(End of Chapter)

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