Chapter 49: A Heartbreaking Duo

Chapter 49: A Heartbreaking Duo

A little girl, her clothes patched and tattered, her face dirty, but her large eyes like black gemstones, evoking pity.

She had no parents, only a young boy to rely on. Despite their poverty, they were happy, always with smiles on their faces.

The Spectral Face Mask was their only toy. They had no luxurious jewelry. To make the little girl happy, the boy crafted a ring for her from a piece of bronze, rough though it was, she cherished it as a treasure.

Later, the boy was discovered to be a prodigy and was forcibly taken away, eventually brought to the Five-Colored Altar.

The little girl wept, running until her tattered shoes fell off, begging and pleading. Finally, the group agreed to let her see him off.

Before their final parting at the Five-Colored Altar, the boy took the Spectral Face Mask with him and left the ring behind. The little girl was left alone, sobbing and falling to the ground, her small hands bloodied.

Later, a great emperor rose, shaking the ancient world.

She had no talent, could not practice cultivation, but she defied the heavens and became an emperor, her glory surpassing all of ancient and modern times, achieving unparalleled legend!

Shao Hua sighed, looking at the Hate Ren ahead.

These were glimpses of the past she had caught while casting her spell.

Similarly, the Hate Ren had learned some of Shao Hua's past.

It was a mutual introduction, though tinged with sorrow, giving them a sense of being fellow wanderers in a desolate world.

One had lost her brother, the other her parents.

The Hate Ren waited in the mortal world for her brother's return, while Shao Hua did everything she could to bring her parents back to life.

Two empresses, both shaking the ancient and modern worlds, both filled with grief and sorrow, tasting the loneliness and bitterness of losing loved ones in their glory.

The atmosphere became somber and heart-wrenching for a moment.

The two did not exchange words, but communicated through their divine consciousness, instantly understanding many matters.

The Hate Ren's current state of clarity could not last long. Her Dao Fruit had been severed, her divine consciousness was fading, and her awareness was becoming increasingly blurred.

They exchanged scriptures and secret techniques. Shao Hua's Divine Illumination Sutra and the Eternal and Vanishing Formulas were truly extraordinary, not inferior to the Nine Secrets, and were especially helpful for the path the Hate Ren intended to take.

If Shao Hua had not come, it was uncertain when she could have regained her clarity and severed her Dao Fruit, and she would not have been able to control herself afterward. How could she wait for that person's return?

Even if it was just a flower that resembled him, she did not want to miss it. She also needed to prepare some things in advance.

In return, the Hate Ren handed over the Sky Devouring Cultivation Technique and the Undying Heaven Art to Shao Hua.

They also exchanged other ancient cultivation techniques they had collected, such as the Silent Annihilation Cultivation, the Tribulation Transcendence Method, and the Feather Ascension Scripture.

Overall, this meeting was very successful, and both benefited greatly.

The Hate Ren did not care about the scriptures and secret techniques, nor did she mind Shao Hua seeing the secret of her transformation.

Shao Hua's greatest gain was seeing the path ahead clearly from the Hate Ren. She had already taken the first step, and now she could see the future, making this journey truly worthwhile.

Of course, everyone's path to immortality and divinity is different, and while there might be overlapping parts, they are only similar, not identical.

Even someone as talented and brilliant as the Hate Ren encountered problems during her fourth and fifth transformations, barely surviving by severing her chaotic body and Dao Fruit.

This shows the difficulty of achieving immortality in the mortal world, which is far from what one might imagine.

The real world is filled with unexpected events and changes.

Even knowing does not mean one can achieve it.

Soon, the Hate Ren's consciousness began to fade, and Shao Hua knew it was time to leave.

"May we meet again." The Hate Ren gave Shao Hua a deep look, her figure swallowed by the mist, and the Bronze Immortal Palace sank into the underground of the Eastern Wasteland.

The path to enlightenment is a solitary one, where one tastes loneliness and bitterness in the final glory.

Achieving immortality is even more difficult. If there is someone to accompany you on the journey, it is a wonderful thing.

"We will meet again." Shao Hua waved and turned to leave gracefully.

We can't let the Empress of Hate have all the glory!

As Xiao Zi Cheng passed by the Six Realms Reincarnation Fist Monument, he felt a wave of relief upon seeing Shao Hua appear.

The commotion from deep within the forbidden zone had frightened him quite a bit. If the two of them had started fighting, he would have unintentionally become a sinner.

"Do you have any more questions? I can answer them all", Shao Hua asked.

"You've already given me all the key points. As long as you give me some time, I should be able to get the hang of it. If I really can't learn it, it must be my destiny", Xiao Zi Cheng laughed heartily, exuding a sense of boldness and freedom.

Shao Hua smiled faintly; it was a joy to be able to help someone.

She took out the corpse of a Holy Spirit Entity, refined its essence, and gifted it to this venerable Holy Physique elder.

"I cannot thank you enough for this great favor", Xiao Zi Cheng said solemnly.

"No need. I hope you live well. Perhaps in the future, we will fight side by side."

Shao Hua stepped away, leaped into the Ancient Abyss, and then left the forbidden zone, returning to the Jade Pool Holy Land.

With the storm now over, the major life-restricted zones gradually fell into silence, and there would be no more turmoil for a long time to come.

The Supremes with limited lifespans had already perished in the battle to besiege the Western Sovereign.

If anyone were to have an accident and couldn't seal themselves away, wanting to emerge to rejuvenate, they would have to see if they could defeat Shao Hua.

The White Tiger Ancient Emperor was a cautionary tale!

A once-mighty ancient emperor, in peak condition, was reduced to a punching bag, meeting his end in just a few moves.

The name of the Eastern Sovereign struck fear into the hearts of the forbidden zones.

The Jade Pool Holy Land, however, was a different scene altogether.

All the disciples were in high spirits, their faces beaming with joy.

The thought that had returned early to check on things dissolved into a wisp of clear energy, merging with Shao Hua. She instantly knew what had transpired here.

"Master, I've missed you so much!" Li Xing Ruo leaped up, but was frozen mid-air by a finger from Shao Hua.

"Master is well!" Nan Jin Ping was much more composed. She had taken the lead in the Jade Pool Holy Land, known as the Holy Maiden, but in reality, she was already half a Holy Sovereign.

During the time when the Western Sovereign had perished and her Master had gone missing, she had faced immense pressure.

"You've done a good job during this time", Shao Hua patted her shoulder with a sense of relief. "I have affirmed the Dao, and the Jade Pool will be safe. From now on, you will be in charge of the Holy Land."

"Thank you, Master!" Nan Jin Ping bowed deeply in gratitude.

"Stupid Jin, you should call her the Eastern Sovereign now!" Li Xing Ruo teased from the side.

Nan Jin Ping quickly pulled her away by the ear. They had a lot of work ahead in the Jade Pool Holy Land.

It was clear that countless people would soon come to pay homage to their Master, and they couldn't afford to be impolite.

Losing face was one thing, but disgracing their Master would be a serious matter.

"Lord!" Lan Ling approached with excitement, her eyes glowing with fervor.

Though she had always known that her Lord was exceptional, far beyond other imperial heirs, it was only when the Dao was affirmed that she truly realized the magnitude of the difference.

She was of Supreme lineage, her father being an ancient prince.

Throughout history, no ancient prince had ever affirmed the Dao, let alone break through the suppression of their father's great Dao and achieve the impossible.

This was a true act of defying heaven, breaking the curse and creating a timeless legend!

"You've worked hard." Shao Hua found it hard to fathom her thoughts but knew she had to praise her.

"It's no trouble. Serving Lord is an honor!" Lan Ling smiled.

"You, I've told you so many times, there's no need for such formality", Shao Hua said with a sigh.

The tender scene between master and servant didn't last long. Many disciples of the Jade Pool Holy Land came to pay homage to their former Holy Sovereign and the current Great Sovereign.

The atmosphere became lively.

(End of Chapter)

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