Chapter 251: Become My Daughter!

Chapter 251: Become My Daughter!

In the Kunlun Mountains, Shaohua and Yaoyao met again.

It was a surprise, yet not entirely unexpected. The two exchanged smiles, their eyes confirming that they were indeed the right people.

"Little girl, take advantage of my current wavering and come beg me. Who knows, I might be moved and take you as a named disciple. This is a blessing that others could seek for countless lifetimes and never attain", Shaohua said, raising an eyebrow.

An Imperial Sovereign doesn't speak lightly!

Though she was now just a former Celestial Emperor, having only recently picked up her cultivation and barely recovered to one realm.

During their first meeting, she had once sighed, thinking that in her previous life, she might have taken Yaoyao as a disciple. Now, however, she no longer took on new disciples.

The reason for her change of heart was that she seemed to see the shadow of her former disciple in this little girl. It was a gut feeling, and although her cultivation was still low and she was bound by Shackles, she had already guessed the general truth.

It was likely that Yaoyao had been tainted by the Tainted Remnant Blood of her former disciple, which made her seem familiar.

Thus, Shaohua made an exception.

As for the rule that an Imperial Sovereign doesn't speak lightly? Who really cares about that? It was just a self-imposed constraint, a rule she had set for herself. Breaking it wouldn't change anything; the decision to take on a disciple was still hers.

Besides, the Tainted Remnant Blood wasn't from her former disciple, and there was no need to deliberately seek it out. But when it came to special people, things were different.

An Imperial Sovereign doesn't speak lightly, but an Imperial Sovereign is also not bound by anything.

"Last time, I offered to become your disciple, and you refused. Now you're regretting it?"

Yaoyao lifted her chin, pondering Shaohua's proposal for a moment before teasingly said, "So, I choose to refuse!"

Back then, you treated me with indifference, and now I'll make you suffer the same!

She had her pride, having left her life and glory in ancient times. Now, she was only a Persistent Will. What was the point of becoming a disciple?

Moreover, she wanted to see the shock and confusion on this mysterious and seemingly unattainable woman's face—it would be a sight to behold!

Unfortunately, Shaohua was not about to disappoint her.

That breathtakingly beautiful face showed no shock or confusion, only a faint smile. If you looked closely, you could even see a hint of amusement in her eyes.

These days, who isn't a bit of a prankster?

You think you're the one pulling the prank, but you're also the punchline.

"Are you lying to me?" Yaoyao asked, not upset, but smiling playfully.

"Nope~" Shaohua shook her head, extending a finger.

"How about you come beg me? Maybe I'll be moved and agree", Yaoyao said, her eyes twinkling with a mischievous smile.

"Such a mischievous little girl." Shaohua chuckled, grabbing a pill of eternal life and holding it in her hand. "Don't forget, you're already mine."

"..." Yaoyao gritted her teeth, almost forgetting that part.

So frustrating, but it seemed she couldn't beat this bad woman.

The two stood atop a Kunlun peak, unseen by anyone, bickering while watching Chu Feng use the Battlefield Formation to defeat his Unrestrained enemies.

After the battle ended, Yaoyao asked, her tone unusually serious, "What's your true strength? Are you a Sage or a Reflection of All Heavens?"

She had been the top of her generation in the Golden Era, unbeatable by any of the world's prodigies, just a step away from the Sage realm before her downfall.

She had fought Sages before.

Becoming a Sage was no problem for her, and becoming a Reflection of All Heavens was just a matter of time. She had only delayed her breakthrough to build a stronger foundation.

Well, and if she had broken through earlier, it wouldn't have been fun to fight those younger prodigies. Bullying the young wouldn't have been a good reputation.

Even so, she couldn't gauge Shaohua's strength at all. It couldn't possibly be beyond Reflection of All Heavens, a godly existence that was just a legend.

"Since you asked so sincerely, I'll be merciful and tell you", Shaohua smiled, seeing no reason to hide it.

"In this world, I have no equals!"

This broken world, with its upper limit set at 'Reflection of All Heavens,' wasn't entirely due to its incompleteness.

Otherwise, why would the 'ceiling' be just below the Sage realm, perfectly matching the Mortal Realm of the Destined Land Art, and not a bit stronger or weaker?

At the root of it, it was because someone's Persistent Will influenced the entire world.

In this Mortal Realm, whether through cultivation or evolution, everything was confined within the scope of Shaohua's Persistent Will, making it impossible to surpass.

In other words, the true reality was that the cause and effect were reversed!

It wasn't that the Mortal Realm of the Destined Land Art just happened to match the current 'Reflection of All Heavens' realm;

Rather, the world's ceiling was the Mortal Realm, and the flower powder evolution path just happened to align with this boundary.

"Really? You're not lying?" Yaoyao asked, skeptical.

She was known as the first under the stars, but this bad woman was even more arrogant, claiming to be unmatched in the world. It was hard to believe.

"There's still something off. Why does the planet's will not reject you, and why did the Sage Uncle's Battlefield Formation not react? Don't tell me you're from Earth."

Yaoyao voiced her biggest doubt, something she had wanted to ask but had been distracted by the betrayal of the Three Overseas Isles. Now, with nothing to lose, she asked outright.

"Why assume I'm not from Earth? Well, I'm actually more of a Beidou person", Shaohua said.

"As for the planet's will rejecting you, what if I told you that I discovered this planet long before any of you natives?"

Yaoyao's face was full of disbelief.

Shaohua didn't mind, smiling faintly. "Countless ages ago, I came to Earth and established my palace in the Kunlun Mountains. Back then, most people called me the Queen Mother of Heaven."

The Holy Lord of the Jade Pond Sacred Land was known as the Queen Mother of Heaven, and she was the first Holy Lord. All the legends about the Queen Mother of Heaven originated from her.

Her first visit to Earth was before she achieved enlightenment, and people naturally called her the Queen Mother of Heaven.

"Think about it, weren't the legends of the Queen Mother of Heaven already circulating before the rise of the evolution empires?"

"..." Yaoyao recalled and realized it was true, unable to refute it.

In fact, it wasn't until her father's generation, when they found the immortal artifacts in the Kunlun Mountains, that Earth began to rise rapidly. Before that, it was just a remote and unknown planet in the universe.

And before that, Earth had many ancient legends, some of which had been explored, but their origins remained unknown.

"Don't be so quick to disbelieve. I'm also the Eastern Sovereign, Tai Yi Tian Di, and the Heavenly Weaver", Shaohua said without hiding anything.

Hearing this, Yaoyao, who had been somewhat swayed, immediately became clear-eyed and coldly said, "You're still lying to me?"

You can claim to be the Queen Mother of Heaven, but to also be the Eastern Sovereign, Supreme Unity, and Heavenly Weaver? Why not just say you're the world-destroying demon king?

"Why lie?" Shaohua tapped her forehead, a bit exasperated. "I'm telling the truth, little girl. You just don't know the extent of the world."

"Hehe, you're definitely just trying to trick me into becoming your disciple again." Yaoyao caught her hand, feeling the vast, boundless life force, and quickly let go.

But she could tell that this woman had no ill intentions toward Earth, and was mostly just teasing her, with no overly inappropriate actions.

"Those outsiders were stopped by you, right? Being isolated isn't a good thing. Internal strife only breeds parasites, not dragons."

Yaoyao savored the warm energy that had flowed into her body, her eyes flickering with a new idea. She wanted to encourage Shaohua to stir things up.

"Right, it's about time. Let's allow a batch of Unbound Realm beings to enter", Shaohua agreed.

True strength is forged through trials. Dominating the Earth was no real achievement; true battles with outsiders would be more interesting.

Almost instantly, the seven-colored light barriers that had blocked the steps of the divine sons and holy daughters in the folded spaces behind famous mountains and rivers dimmed.

Everyone knew something had gone 'wrong,' and those who had been waiting eagerly became excited.

Recently, although they couldn't cross the boundary, they had noticed the rapid resurgence of the famous mountains, often seeing the natives fighting each other, eager to take their place.

"Is the barrier broken? Let's try it out!"

"Ha, I knew even the strongest Battlefield Formation would eventually fail!"

"Pathetic natives, daring to challenge my divine son's opportunity. Once I cross, I'll take everything back and forge my Celestial Ascension Path!"

As the first person successfully crossed, more followed, though the crossing was still dangerous. Only a few, protected by secret treasures, managed to enter.

On Earth, a large number of outsiders soon appeared, aggressively participating in the battles for the famous mountains.

"I need to see someone, that boy from earlier, and then I'll take you somewhere nice", Shaohua said.

"You think so highly of him? He doesn't seem special to me", Yaoyao said, having seen Chu Feng. He was a prodigy, but not exceptional.

"Because he's not special, that's why it's interesting to cultivate him."

Shaohua had a different perspective, then added with a light laugh, "And he does have something special. His face reminds me of someone."

Though she had lost her memories from before her previous life and after Dao Ancestor, she still remembered what Shi and Ye looked like, having met the former twice.

She was even more familiar with the latter, waiting for him to be born in the mortal world and teasing him.

Since regaining her memories, Shaohua had realized that her awakening was closely tied to Chu Feng. The resemblance between his face and Shi and Ye's was the strongest evidence.

"Ah~~" Yaoyao made a somewhat disdainful sound.

"What's that look for? I don't like men!" Shaohua's forehead twitched, tapping her lightly on the head.

Yaoyao was instantly alarmed, hands instinctively covering herself, taking a few steps back, and looking at Shaohua with caution.

"So, you changed your mind because of this? I won't let you get me!"

"..."

Shaohua lowered her head in silence, then raised it, smiling brightly, illuminating the entire mountain, as if the heavens were rejoicing.

Who was she? She had experienced countless lifetimes, seen the world, and even teased true empresses. A little girl was nothing to her, though she was momentarily speechless.

She took a step forward, reaching out her long, white hand, gently cupping Yaoyao's face, and said, "I see that you have some charm, and I find you quite endearing..."

"Are you serious, sister?" Yaoyao asked, surprisingly calm, clearly just pretending to be scared.

"If you think it's real, then it is. Even if it's fake, it can become real", Shaohua said nonchalantly.

"Unfortunately, I'm just a Persistent Will and can't serve you." Yaoyao leaned forward, almost into Shaohua's arms.

"Don't worry, I have a way to bring you back to life", Shaohua said.

"Really?" Yaoyao asked, looking up.

Shaohua didn't answer, just stared at her intently.

"I carry a blood feud, and the temptation to be resurrected is hard to resist, but I don't want to sell my body. So, I still refuse!"

Yaoyao laughed, bright and radiant, pointing at herself. "I am devoted to the Dao, and even if I die, my Persistent Will will remain true, never forgetting my original intention, only wishing to accompany the Dao."

Shaohua was initially speechless, then her expression softened, her gaze becoming gentler.

She was so much like her, devoted to the Dao and wishing to accompany it. They even shared similar personalities.

This made it clear that she had to save her!

"What's that look for?" Yaoyao asked, noticing Shaohua's increasingly gentle gaze.

Shaohua found this little girl increasingly endearing, opening her arms and hugging her tightly, radiating a motherly aura.

If Yaoyao were anything but a Persistent Will, she might have been suffocated.

This woman had such a broad and loving heart!

"Yaoyao, become my daughter!"

"Ha?!"

(End of Chapter)

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