Chapter 260: The Willow Sovereign's Awakening and Yaoyao's Astonishing Talent!

Chapter 260: The Willow Sovereign's Awakening and Yaoyao's Astonishing Talent!

Yaoyao's grandfather had narrowly escaped and, by chance, stumbled upon a rare Xu Kong fissure, landing in this world. It was in the Kunlun Mountains that he found the miraculous power that allowed him to survive.

"That mountain seemed to possess some supreme aura, nurturing the land with spiritual roots and sacred herbs in abundance, even Divine King Herbs were common", he recalled, his voice filled with awe.

Shaohua's mind raced. The supreme aura he mentioned must have been the traces left behind from her previous life, when she walked the stone steps at the entrance of the Dao Ancestor's Sanctum, as well as the residual power that leaked out after the sanctum was affected by the great calamity.

Before the Grand Apotheosis Ritual, she was just a step away from the Path's End and had even briefly reached the Immortal Emperor realm. It was during this time that the Dao Ancestor's Sanctum was established.

Even the aura left behind from her casual walks was so powerful that it remained undiminished by time, transforming ordinary stone steps into a divine mountain.

The power that leaked out might have carried some pollen from the Immortal King Elixir within the Dao Ancestor's Sanctum, which then infected the mundane plants, causing them to evolve into extraordinary spiritual herbs.

"I gathered many Divine King Herbs to save my life, but after that, the aura dissipated, and the spiritual roots withered. I had no choice but to transplant the sacred herbs and Divine King Herbs to various famous mountains and rivers."

Yaoyao's grandfather pointed to the deepest part of the divine land, which was the reason for the sudden rise of ancient Earth.

Before that, Earth was just a remote and desolate planet, unknown and obscure.

It was only later, when Earth produced two Reflection of All Heavens-level experts, whose power intimidated the entire universe, that some secrets began to leak out. They said that the Kunlun Mountains held supreme power, and both experts had evolved to perfection there.

This made people incredibly envious. It was unimaginable for a single planet to produce two Reflection of All Heavens-level figures in the same era.

In this world, Evolvers who aimed for the highest realms would avoid other Reflection of All Heavens-level experts at all costs to prevent any interference.

But the Kunlun Mountains were unique, allowing two experts to reach the Reflection of All Heavens level without any hindrance.

Apart from the stolen Breathing Technique, this was one of the reasons that sparked the ancient war.

"Originally, I planned to use that divine mountain to suppress myself, but I didn't expect that beneath it lay a hell. So, I sealed myself in the Violet Gold Mountain instead", Yaoyao's grandfather explained.

"After our defeat in the ancient war, those Exo-Realm Wanderers tried to seize Kunlun and destroy this planet. But they accidentally opened the gates of hell and fled in terror, not daring to look back", Yaoyao added with a cold snort.

Those who initiated the ancient war had no intention of sparing this planet, intending to obliterate it completely. But they had no idea that Earth harbored a great secret from thousands of years ago.

Killing some Earthlings was one thing, but attempting to destroy Earth itself was sheer delusion.

Even a true Immortal Emperor who could "Reflect All Heavens" would have to bow in respect before Earth's might.

Shaohua gently stroked Yaoyao's slightly ruffled hair, listening intently to their story.

As for that hell, she hadn't noticed it either. It must have been sealed by the stone steps, and now she could take a look.

The treasures in the Ten Thousand Gods Homeland held no interest for the three of them, so they quickly passed through the area and reached the deepest part.

"Where is the divine mountain?!" Yaoyao's grandfather looked at the collapsed mountain before him, nearly fainting.

Yaoyao's eyes fell on her grandfather.

"Don't be too surprised", Shaohua said with a light laugh, winking at her.

A seven-colored divine light descended from the unknown, forming a rainbow bridge that made the flowers fall and the air shimmer with sacred energy.

Shaohua led the way, beckoning the grandfather and granddaughter to follow. In the next moment, they were standing on a stone step.

The step appeared ordinary but was actually extraordinary, glowing with a faint seven-colored light.

"This stone step must surpass the Reflection of All Heavens level. What ancient spiritual artifact is it?" Yaoyao marveled.

"Wait, could it be... could this be the true form of the divine mountain?!" Yaoyao's grandfather exclaimed, unable to resist lying down to examine the step closely.

He noticed that the front half of the step was covered in cracks and broken in the middle.

The immortal divine mountain of Kunlun was actually just half of a broken stone step. This was astounding!

Shaohua nodded slightly, leading the two up the steps and into the Dao Ancestor's Sanctum, where a primeval aura enveloped them.

Yaoyao let out a scream, feeling as if she were burning, her Persistent Will body trembling and nearly dissipating.

At the crucial moment, a slender, white hand grabbed her, transmitting soothing energy that allowed her to breathe.

"I almost forgot, you're too fragile to withstand the environment here", Shaohua said, pulling her small disciple close.

Yaoyao's eyes were filled with resentment, her teeth clenched. She had almost felt herself vanishing into thin air.

Her grandfather's reaction was equally intense, his heart racing.

Just one breath of the air here was enough to flood him with unimaginable energy, causing him to collapse, his pores bleeding, a terrifying sight.

"Grandpa!" Yaoyao cried out in alarm.

"Nothing to worry about. He's being drawn by the aura, which is awakening his dormant bloodline, transforming his body. After a life of hardship, he's finally seeing the light. This is a great opportunity for him", Shaohua explained.

If Yaoyao hadn't died and been reduced to a Persistent Will, her reaction here would have been even more intense.

Next to Yaoyao's grandfather, a large horse lay on the ground, completely immobile. It was the Western Horse King who had accompanied Shaohua.

Now, the horse's fur had fallen off, revealing a body covered in ancient, crimson dragon scales. Its body was fiery red, like a dragon's, with horns on its head, having evolved into a Skyborne Dragon Steed!

Without consuming any Divine King Herbs, just being in this environment had caused it to revert to its ancestral form, achieving the miraculous evolution from a mundane beast to a divine one.

Well, to be precise, the horse did eat some grass before it passed out.

The Dao Ancestor's Sanctum was truly terrifying!

Even a random blade of grass on the ground was as precious as a sacred herb on Earth. Just one breath of the air here could extend one's lifespan, and if one could stay here for a long time, evolution would be effortless.

Not far away, a figure sat upright on a stone, back straight as a sword. It was Tong Tian. He wasn't completely asleep; the residual blessings from his previous life allowed him to instinctively cultivate here, his aura steady and sharp.

"He's almost at the Golden Body Realm!" Yaoyao exclaimed in surprise.

The Golden Body Realm was already a core force among the major powers in the universe, a position of great importance. Advancing further would mean reaching the Sage level.

"Swinging the sword to cut the ties of the past, what a remarkable Tong Tian!" Shaohua stepped forward, her eyes deep and penetrating, as if seeing through everything. Suddenly, she smiled.

The last will of Tong Tian's previous life had awakened within the sword's intent. After meeting the person he wished to see, he had willingly severed the memories associated with his current body.

He had long since died, and Shattered Spirit could maintain partial consciousness without becoming dazed and confused because he had almost reached the Immortal Emperor realm.

However, he was not an Immortal Emperor, and his so-called reincarnation was not a true rebirth. He lacked the ability to reflect and return, merely reviving his consciousness to seek someone through another body.

Having achieved his desire, he did not wish to create another similar self and thus swung his sword to cut the ties of the past, granting freedom.

In a sense, the current Tong Tian should be considered a descendant of the ancient Tong Tian.

This meant that Shaohua had gained another nominal disciple.

"Right, he can be considered your junior brother", she introduced to Yaoyao.

"Junior brother, hello. Junior brother, goodbye." Yaoyao greeted Tong Tian.

The two ventured deeper into this vast expanse of land, first encountering nine towering sacred mountains at the center, connected in a circle, forming an endless abyss.

"The Huanggu Forbidden Land", Shaohua sighed. This was the former residence of her dear friend, which she had moved here. She wondered how the woman, whose talent had astonished the ages, had fared in the end.

Thinking of this, she felt a tinge of melancholy, fearing the outcome was not good.

"Is there a Divine King Herb on each peak?" Yaoyao gazed at the sacred plants on the nine mountains, their divine light swirling, a sight of extraordinary magnitude.

"Not a Divine King Herb, but an Immortal King Elixir", Shaohua corrected her.

These were not the nine portions of the Elixir of Immortality that Heng Ren had divided, but nine genuine Immortal King elixirs, including the Elixir of Immortality.

"Immortal King Elixir?!" Yaoyao's mouth opened in surprise. No wonder her nominal ancestor had said they could revive her. Now she finally believed it completely.

"Don't stare. If you want them, they will be yours eventually, but your resurrection won't rely on the Immortal King Elixir", Shaohua tapped her little head.

Reviving a person was not difficult, but a perfect resurrection, truly bringing back the person as they were, was nearly impossible.

To achieve this, either the person hadn't completely died, or one had to step into the Destined Land and reflect the person from the past.

After passing the Huanggu Forbidden Land, a grand black mountain range came into view.

At the edge of the mountain range, a massive willow tree stood tall and majestic.

It was immense, towering higher than the mountains, its crown reaching into the clouds, with countless branches hanging down. It emitted a vibrant green light, radiating sacred order and Grand Dao principles, and was permeated with threads of Chaos Qi.

"How did it grow so large?" Even Shaohua was surprised when she saw the willow tree.

It had been only a few feet tall when planted, and in just a few days, it had already pierced through the nine heavens. Its aura had become extremely vast, far surpassing her own, at least on par with the Sage Kings of the ancient era.

Without the suppression and constraints of the external world and without being bound by the shackles that restrained her, the willow tree had grown rapidly in this extremely suitable environment, seemingly recovering some of its former glory.

Suddenly, a divine thought sounded, "You have come."

"Who is it?" Yaoyao was startled.

"It's you, have you developed self-awareness, or has your consciousness awoken?" Shaohua raised her beautiful eyes, a flash of insight in them.

"Both, I have awakened from the void, welcoming a new life. I am both he and she", the willow tree responded.

"Do you have a name? If not, it's fine", Shaohua asked.

Her true name could not be spoken; uttering it would certainly cause a catastrophic event. By extension, this willow tree was likely similar.

"I have no name or surname; I am just a willow tree. Names are of no use to me", the willow tree said calmly.

"Then I'll call you Willow." Shaohua smiled, as if those with extraordinary origins preferred single-character names. She had a 'Luo' within her as well.

"Human, what is your name?" the willow tree asked in return.

"Call me Shaohua's True Name", Shaohua waved at the willow tree, and as she turned, her peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a tall figure.

But when she turned back, the figure was gone, leaving only the tall willow tree standing there.

Continuing forward, the black mountain range was the former Mountain of Immortality. Beside it was a vast ocean, the reenacted Karmic Sea of Rebirth.

In the ancient era, the seven Vitality Deathzones of the Beidou region, four of which were here, along with the Divine Wastes, which had long merged with the Mountain of Immortality, had been restored. Palaces could be seen on the Mountain of Immortality.

She found the Immortal Tomb to be rather ominous and didn't pay much attention to it initially. As for the Primordial Genesis Mine and Heavensepulcher Isle, they remained in Beidou.

"Let's stay here", Shaohua sat down beside an ancient tea tree.

Yaoyao stayed close to her, not daring to move far. Although this world was full of opportunities, it was too dangerous for a Persistent Will, and the slightest misstep could lead to its disappearance.

"Do you know why I didn't use the Immortal King Elixir to save you?" Shaohua asked.

Yaoyao shook her head, obediently.

"Because even the Immortal King Elixir cannot completely revive a person; it is ultimately imperfect. I don't want any flaws, so I hope you can use another method to revive yourself", Shaohua said.

She reached out and touched Yaoyao's forehead, imprinting runes in Yaoyao's will, which combined to form a supreme celestial scripture.

"Only I, True and Unique!" Yaoyao muttered subconsciously, closing her eyes to contemplate the scripture and its meaning. Her mind churned with indescribable emotions.

"Such a profound method exists in the world, surpassing even the divine arts by countless degrees. A single Persistent Will can create life!"

She was deeply moved and delighted, then reopened her eyes, her beautiful eyes gradually glowing with a radiant light, filled with hope.

"Practicing this celestial scripture, even as a Persistent Will, I have a chance to be reborn. My spirit will undergo a rebirth, generating a complete soul, and even my blood and body will be recreated, allowing me to truly return to the world in full!"

"Even with a single thought remaining, one can defy the heavens and start anew. This celestial scripture possesses countless inconceivable powers, reaching unimaginable realms. For now, I can only visualize and comprehend this much. True and Unique, only I, unique and true!"

Yaoyao's Persistent Will shone brightly, gradually revealing a vibrant vitality. Her spiritual body condensed, radiating light, and a dense spiritual energy permeated the air.

"Buzz!"

She glowed like a small sun, illuminating the entire Mountain of Immortality, shaking the void with a buzzing sound.

This was not a power she should possess. The Dao Ancestor's Sanctum was not something ordinary beings could shake, and even an Immortal King would struggle to create a stir.

However, Yaoyao had comprehended some of the true essence of the supreme celestial scripture, her spirit resonating with the scripture, which was showcasing its supreme power!

Such talent was truly astonishing, even Shaohua was amazed.

"Clad in white, with the same stunning talent, she will be reborn. And you, my dear friend, where are you?"

A soft murmur echoed through the ancient land.

(End of Chapter)

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