Chapter 420: A Life Unseen, Like the Dance of the Moon, Finally Meeting You

Chapter 420: A Life Unseen, Like the Dance of the Moon, Finally Meeting You

The Moon Festival Banquet was one of the most joyous occasions in the Moon Goddess Palace.

For cultivators, a birthday celebration was a grand event.

In the mortal realm, the occasion was celebrated with fire trees and silver flowers, and red gowns stretching for three li. In the cultivation world, it was even more spectacular.

A thousand lanterns illuminated the night, and seven branches of flower flames danced in the air.

The Moon Goddess Palace was bathed in light, as bright as day.

Occasionally, streaks of light flashed by as cultivators from other battle zones arrived, their wide-sleeved robes flowing and gifts in hand, creating a lively atmosphere.

The host of the Moon Festival Banquet was dressed in a red cross-collar robe, with a blue camisole underneath, looking cheerful and majestic.

She sat in the main seat, her face beaming with a constant smile.

"Please convey my greetings to the Guardian of Hongjun!" she said.

The one who had just brought the gift was the younger brother of the Guardian of Hongjun.

The Guardian was the highest authority in the Demon Abyss, second only to the Yang Immortal.

Without special circumstances, a Guardian would never leave their assigned territory.

Today, the younger brother of the Guardian of Hongjun had come to deliver a gift, and for Yu Tiao, the host of the Moon Festival Banquet, it was a significant display of respect.

"Half of the nineteen domain Guardians have sent representatives to celebrate your birthday, Yu Tiao. You're truly enviable!"

"If it were my birthday, there would hardly be anyone coming to celebrate. These Guardians wouldn't even bother sending someone."

The Moon Goddess Palace was filled with a buzz of conversation and laughter.

The guests couldn't hide their envy of Yu Tiao.

In a corner, the moonlight shone softly, creating a serene atmosphere.

Moon Frost glanced at the woman beside her, "When it's your birthday, it'll be even more lively and grand than this."

The woman remained silent, her demeanor calm and composed.

Moon Frost looked at her again and couldn't help but praise, "With just a little makeup, you're already outshining everyone. If you don't go to Yu Tiao's birthday celebration, she'll probably curse you in her heart."

Perhaps it was due to the birthday or Moon Frost's encouragement, but today, Jingli had exceptionally changed out of her plain robe.

Jingli's face was lightly adorned with makeup, her hair elegantly pinned with a golden hairpin. She wore a light yellow silk brocade dress, with pale yellow gossamer and a lotus root thin dress underneath. A crimson bird jade belt hung from her waist, adorned with crystal jade tide. The skirt had gold silk embroidery, and the hem trailed gracefully.

Her high chest contrasted with her slender waist, creating a striking appearance.

Her delicate nose and lips, with a touch of makeup, exuded heavenly beauty.

"This... doesn't suit the battlefield," the woman with a face like a blooming flower said, her voice carrying a hint of killing intent.

Moon Frost couldn't help but remark, "Among all the Moon Maidens, you have the fewest admirers. Your killing intent makes people fear you."

Although Moon Maidens couldn't marry, they still had many admirers.

If there was a night of intimacy, the Moon Goddess Palace would turn a blind eye.

Jingli remained silent, the soft moonlight on her making her especially captivating.

"Speaking of which, I heard that the Demon Abyss's Fiery Flame Tianzun has taken a fancy to you and wants to take you as his Dao companion," Moon Frost teased.

Jingli, the Moon Maiden, remained composed, gently caressing the crystal jade tide.

The celebration continued, and more guests arrived.

Discussions about Grand Masters had ceased, and only a Mythic cultivator could attract attention.

"Congratulations, Senior Sister, I bring you three strands of Innate Primordial Chaos Mixed Yuan Qi as a gift, wishing you an early ascension to the Stellar Throne!"

At that moment, a Mythic female cultivator presented her gift, drawing the attention of many lower-level cultivators.

But among the guests, it seemed rather ordinary.

Yu Tiao smiled and politely said, "I wish you an early ascension to the Star Realm as well."

The Mythic cultivator, named Zegui, smiled slightly.

Moon Frost noticed this scene and a complex expression flashed in her eyes.

"This person... there's something wrong with her."

"Hmm?" Jingli was surprised.

"I received news that she might be planning to defect and join the Mara Clan today," Moon Frost said calmly.

She and Jingli were different; Moon Frost belonged to a secret team specializing in intelligence.

"Are you interested in contacting her? It'll be a great achievement," Moon Frost said calmly.

This was the territory of the Moon Goddess Palace, and as long as Zegui didn't leave, there wouldn't be any trouble.

With the Twilight Bamboo Residual Moon and the Moon Gatherer Sovereign present, there was no need to worry.

Traitors like Zegui existed not only in the Moon Goddess Palace but also in the Mara Clan.

"Okay," Jingli agreed.

"I'm making you work on your birthday. I'm so mean," Moon Frost said with a smile.

On the stage, the guests were lively, their laughter filling the air.

In the corner, Jingli seemed to be in a different world.

"Sigh, you should be enjoying life like Yu Tiao," Moon Frost sighed again.

After all, Jingli was a Moon Maiden, holding a high position in the Moon Goddess Palace, even above the Yang Immortal.

Other Moon Maidens, even if it wasn't their birthday, would receive many guests on their birthdays. Those who couldn't come would send a letter with a gift.

Moon Frost was in charge of the intelligence department in the Demon Abyss, and she had not received any news from Jingli since her return.

She understood that Jingli had been in the Demon Abyss, fighting relentlessly for achievements and rarely interacting with her fellow disciples.

Otherwise, the place would not have been so deserted.

"These things are not important." Jingli shook her head.

What she cared about was never these trivial matters.

"You..." Moon Frost sighed, then said, "Let's go, follow her."

The problematic winner had already left.

"Okay."

The two concealed their presence and departed from the bustling Moon Festival Banquet.

The Moon Goddess Palace region was still bustling, filled with dazzling lights everywhere.

Yet, it did not feel like a colorful pollution.

"As expected, sneaking around with mysterious movements!" Moon Frost followed from a distance, her eyes filled with excitement.

Exposing such a traitor, especially a mythical one, would be a huge catch.

Moon Maiden Jingli and Moon Frost stood side by side, blending into the dust as they secretly trailed the winner.

"Choosing to betray as a myth, alas." Moon Frost sighed, "I wonder who she's meeting with, a Grand Sovereign or a Myth?"

The moonlight cast shadows, and the two Moon Maidens closely followed the winner, while Moon Frost maintained a calm expression.

"Hopefully, it's someone strong." Moon Maiden Jingli spoke up.

The stronger the opponent, the more impressive the achievement.

"Great minds think alike." Moon Frost smiled.

They were in the Moon Goddess Palace region, and even if they encountered an invincible enemy, escaping would be effortless.

The two closely followed, and within a short while, they had covered a distance of ten thousand miles.

The initial hustle and bustle of the Moon Goddess Palace vanished, leaving a silent stillness in its wake. All colors faded away, leaving only the cold moonlight.

The winner also stopped at the shore of a lake.

Suddenly, Moon Frost's expression turned surprised: "Eh? There's not just one, but two people!"

In the distance, a figure shrouded in a black robe appeared, and based on their stature, it seemed to be a woman.

A hint of apprehension flashed in Moon Frost's eyes.

"A Myth." Jingli spoke, her brows furrowed.

"Who is she? Is she a Myth from the Absolute Moon Abyss?" Moon Frost furrowed her brows, pondering the identity of the other party.

The black-robed woman and the winner stood by the lake, seemingly engaged in a conversation.

At that moment, Moon Frost paused, "Eh? It seems that besides me, someone else remembers your birthday. You have a letter that arrived at my place."

Moon Frost was in charge of the intelligence department of the Demon Abyss.

External letters would reach her through special channels and be stored in her main jade slip.

Just now, she had received a letter.

One of the letters was addressed to Jingli.

"Oh." Moon Maiden Jingli stared at the black-robed woman, her brows furrowed in thought.

After all, there were only so many Myths in the Absolute Moon Abyss, and each traitor was a source of displeasure for her.

As for the letter... she didn't really care about it.

Just as Moon Frost said, as a Moon Maiden, she would always have people celebrating her birthday.

"Do you want to open the letter?" Moon Frost asked.

For cultivators at their level, multitasking was a simple task.

Jingli's heart remained calm, and she said nothing.

"Eh? You know someone from the Second Heaven, and this letter seems to have been sent from the Second Heaven, taking three years to reach here?" Moon Frost was slightly surprised.

This letter should have arrived at the previous checkpoint half a month ago and was scheduled to be delivered to Moon Maiden Jingli on the seventeenth day of the seventh month.

Under the moonlight, the woman in a light yellow silk brocade dress had a sudden surge of emotions.

Moon Frost extracted the information and placed it into a jade slip, handing it to Jingli.

"Take a look, it seems to be a cultivation technique."

"Sending a cultivation technique from the Second Heaven to the Sixth Heaven, interesting."

In Jingli's limpid eyes, ripples seemed to form, and she felt a mix of anticipation and trepidation.

Her hand rested on the jade slip.

The second message brought by the bride-clad female knight echoed in her ears.

"In the past, not seeing you, my worries piled up like snow, and my thoughts ran deep.

In the present, not seeing you, my eyes are like clear dew, and my drinks are all intoxicating.

In the future, I will see you, and I won't resent the late meeting, nor blame the short reunion."

"Seeing you..."

The name of this cultivation technique was astonishingly "Seeing You."

Jingli's eyes suddenly became hazy at that moment.

The image of the faceless sword god, fishing alone in the winter snow by the lakeside in the seventh month, appeared in her mind.

He had been waiting for her all this time.

At that time, she had not yet met him.

He also did not recognize that the small Moon Maiden he was waiting for was the person he had been waiting for.

Moon Maiden Jingli tightly gripped the jade slip.

Just the name of the cultivation technique was enough for her to confirm with certainty that it was from him.

He was still alive!

He had come to see her! He was in the Second Heaven!

Overwhelmed with joy, she urgently spoke, her face filled with pleading as she looked at the person beside her, "Moon Frost, I want to go to the Second Heaven!"

She didn't want to stay in the Sixth Heaven for even a moment longer.

Moon Frost's smile froze, and she seemed to realize something, "Is it his letter?

"She didn't want her close friend to leave the Moon Goddess Palace."

"Wait here... it's not good."

Suddenly, Yue Shuang's expression changed dramatically.

Because the black-robed Myth had lifted the mask from her face, revealing a face that was all too familiar.

"Deputy Guardian!"

That woman was none other than the Deputy Guardian of the Absolute Moon Abyss, a Myth with partial access to the Bamboo Moon Fragment.

The rebellion of a Deputy Guardian and that of an ordinary Myth were not even comparable.

Her heart sank to the bottom of the sea, and her face paled instantly, "The Bamboo Moon Fragment... it's ineffective here!"

She understood the implications better than anyone.

This meant that if a Myth from the Mara Clan were to arrive here, the Yang Deity Venerable of the Absolute Moon Abyss would be unable to react in time.

How could the Mara Clan let such an opportunity slip by?

She could smell a thick conspiracy and endless regret.

She shouldn't have followed along!

The Yang Deity Venerable of the Absolute Moon Abyss must have already arrived.

Moon Maiden Jingli frowned, but her hand unconsciously gripped the corner of her garment, indicating her unsettled state of mind.

"What should we do?" Yue Shuang asked, her heart in turmoil.

Even if they sent a message now, it would be too late.

Just then, a gust of cold wind blew, and Yue Shuang felt a chill.

As the wind blew, the sky seemed to bloom with pear blossoms.

The sky was filled with falling snow, and when she looked up, the snowflakes under the moonlight were crystal clear, like a classical beauty dancing gracefully.

Yue Shuang was astonished, her mind suddenly tense.

At the other end of the sky, where the snow was falling even more heavily, a figure in a blood-red robe appeared.

He held a sword in his embrace, and his face was covered by a faceless mask. Snowflakes fell on his shoulders, hidden within his black hair.

The two Myths by the lake immediately bowed, not daring to look directly at him.

Yue Shuang's gums tightened as she felt an intense threat.

A Yang Deity!

This was definitely a Yang Deity!

It's over...

But before she could think further, the light yellow figure beside her dashed towards the faceless man amidst the dancing snowflakes.

With unwavering determination, she crossed all obstacles.

Yue Shuang's expression froze for a moment.

Yet, under the flurry of snow, the man in the blood-red robe stopped in his tracks.

"I came from the Heaven's Blind Eye, waiting for you for a long time."

His voice was deep and complex.

Yue Shuang felt as if she could see beneath the lake, a faceless figure holding a sword, sitting on a greenstone, as if waiting for someone.

Time passed, and the ancient cypress tree gained a few more rings.

The man in the blood-red robe had a gentle expression. He gazed at the snowflakes under the moonlight, like a butterfly dancing gracefully.

He knew that this was the Moon Maiden Jingli, whom he had been waiting for at the July Lake.

The promise they had made spanned time and space, now within reach, yet like a dream.

"Qi! Yuan!!!"

Moon Maiden Jingli's eyes shimmered as she stopped three steps away.

She was nervous, afraid, and it felt like a dream.

The man in the blood-red robe lifted his mask, revealing a delicate, bright, yet somewhat unfamiliar, yet familiar face.

His face was like a jade-like accumulation, a peerless beauty.

He held the sword, coming to fulfill their promise, approaching Moon Maiden Jingli.

"Seeing you is like drinking fine wine."

These words seemed to be a response to the second thing he had said to Jingli in the past.

Not seeing you, my eyes are like clear dew, drunk in both ancient and modern times.

Now seeing you, it's like drinking fine wine.

Moon Maiden Jingli looked at the man before her, and in her eyes, he was the only one in the world.

Her body trembled, her shoulders shook, and the endless thoughts she had suppressed poured out like mountains and seas.

"Jingli, I've finally found you."

Qi Yuan looked at the woman before him and rolled up his wide sleeves, revealing his fair arms.

On his originally smooth arms, a faint crescent moon mark was slowly forming.

This mark was left by the Moon Maiden.

After Qi Yuan woke up from slaying the demons outside the Earth's Blind Eye, the mark had disappeared.

Now, the mark had reappeared.

Jingli stood quietly, gazing at his face.

Even though she wore a light yellow dress that made her appear more agile, at this moment, she seemed especially cold.

"Qi Yuan, I've been waiting for you too!"

She reached out and held Qi Yuan's face, as if she were holding the face of a faceless statue in a ruined temple.

Time and space seemed to merge at this moment, and their figures overlapped across the years.

Lives rarely cross paths, like the fleeting meeting of a merchant and a customer.

Finally, we meet.

PS: Qi Yuan was nervous to see Jingli, and the author was also anxious, hesitant to start writing. But no matter what, the time had come to introduce the couple, no matter how it was written, they have met, and it's time for some sweetness!

PS: Recommended Reading: "My Cultivation's Bizarre Narration", a link is provided below.

Recommendation: When an overly normal host meets a slightly abnormal narrator.

Ye Wuyou's cultivation talent is not ideal... but fortunately, he has a unique narrator.

This narrator, there's something a bit off about him?

(End of Chapter)

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