ebookland Chapter 602: Xingyue Merchant Alliance
Chapter 602: Xingyue Merchant Alliance
In that mysterious and vast world of cultivation, the ever-changing situation is like a treacherous chess game, and every step is hidden. In the moment of life and death, only the strong and the wise can find a chance to survive. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, who have been in seclusion for three years, originally hoped to temper their spirits and comprehend the mysteries in silence, but they were ruthlessly swept away by the undercurrent of fate and were forced to leave the mountain early.
In order to avoid the ghostly pursuit of the Burning Heaven Palace, the two used all their skills to change their appearances, as if they had changed into human skin, and sneaked into the largest neutral trade alliance in the cultivation world - Xingyun Pavilion. The moment they stepped into the pavilion, the hustle and bustle came like a tide, drowning them instantly. Monks from all over the world shuttled in it, some whispered and negotiated, some looked hurried, magic weapons, elixirs, secret books were dazzling, and strange lights flashed and intertwined, like a dream market, but everywhere revealed the coldness and utilitarianism of reality.
It happened to be the "Ten Thousand Treasures Ceremony" held every three years. This grand event was like a shining star in the world of cultivation, attracting the attention of countless people. At the ceremony, the atmosphere was so hot that it seemed to ignite the air. Everyone's eyes were like torches, tightly locked on the treasures that were about to appear, their eyes were full of greed, desire and calculation. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen hid in the crowd, seemingly calm, but in fact their hearts were tense. Every slight movement could instantly increase their vigilance.
On the auction stage, a green jade slip appeared, like a thunderbolt, instantly breaking Yun Yao's inner peace. The information that the system had previously revealed cryptically flashed through her mind like lightning - this jade slip seemed to be inextricably linked to the key clues about the ancient secrets and even the mystery of her life! Her eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle, staring at the jade slip, as if she wanted to see through its warm surface and all the secrets hidden behind it.
However, just as Yun Yao was about to make a move, something unexpected happened. A mysterious man in black robes appeared like a ghost, his aura was as deep as the sea, and his figure hidden under the wide black robes exuded a chilling pressure. In the astonished eyes of everyone, the man in black robes bid without hesitation, and the price rose like an astronomical figure, instantly extinguishing the flames of competition, and snatched the green jade slip in an almost domineering manner.
How could Yun Yao be willing to miss the key thing? She bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, and a look of determination flashed in her eyes. Quietly, she urged the spiritual power in her body and performed the mysterious "Spiritual Eye Technique". In an instant, her eyes seemed to turn into bright stars, and the golden light flowed, seeing through the appearance and reaching the essence. At the moment her eyes touched the jade slip, the surface of the jade slip slowly flowed with the same golden lines as the deep sea of her consciousness, as if the ancient code was quietly echoing, revealing a dusty past.
This amazing discovery made Yun Yao's heart beat like thunder and her breathing stagnated. She knew very well that this jade slip was not an ordinary thing. The secret it carried might be the key to solving the mystery of her life and even subverting the situation of the entire cultivation world. At this moment, it was close at hand, but out of reach. It was tightly grasped in the hand of the mysterious black-robed man, as if fate was mercilessly mocking her powerlessness.
Just as Yun Yao was anxiously thinking about how to take the jade slip back from the black-robed man, the appearance of the Chamber of Commerce Pavilion Master once again turned the situation around and plunged it into a deeper fog. This famous figure in the cultivation world, who could change the situation with a stomp of his feet, actually came out in person to receive Yun Yao and Chu Mochen. He was wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, with star patterns embroidered on it that seemed to flicker like life, his face was stern, but his eyes were full of insight.
In a secret room with elegant decoration and a faint scent of sandalwood, the Pavilion Master dismissed his attendants, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became as heavy as lead. He slowly turned around, his eyes fixed on Yun Yao, as if he wanted to see through her soul. Suddenly, he lowered his voice, as if he was afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the secret room, and as if this voice carried a secret that could subvert the world: "Miss Yun, it's time to take away the 'Starfall Order' that your mother left behind."
This short sentence, like a flash of lightning, instantly split open the long-sealed door deep in Yun Yao's memory. Mother, this vague but extremely heavy existence like a phantom after she crossed over, now seemed to have traveled through time and space and was closely connected with her again. Countless scattered images fluttered in her mind like snowflakes, but she could not piece together a complete memory. Only the unforgettable longing and desire for the truth became stronger and stronger.
Yun Yao's hands trembled slightly, tears glistened in her eyes, and her voice was choked with a barely perceptible sob: "Pavilion Master, you...you know about my mother? This Falling Star Order..." Her words seemed to be choked in her throat by her emotions, difficult to utter smoothly. Her heart was filled with doubts and expectations, like a surging tide, almost drowning her.
The Pavilion Master sighed slightly, and that sigh seemed to carry the vicissitudes of time and countless secret past events. He walked to the bookshelf on one side of the secret room and waved his hand gently. A ray of spiritual light flashed, and the bookshelf slowly moved, revealing a secret door. Inside the door, the light was dense, as if it hid endless treasures, and it seemed to lead to another mysterious world.
"Miss Yun, please follow me." The Pavilion Master said softly, and took the lead in entering the secret door. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, and saw determination in each other's eyes, and followed without hesitation.
Behind the secret door was a more secret stone chamber, with ancient runes carved all around the walls, as if telling a story of legends that had been sealed away by time. In the center of the chamber, on a stone platform, a token emitting a soft blue light was quietly suspended, with the words "Starfall" on it like a star mark, and as the light flowed, it exuded a mysterious and solemn atmosphere.
Yun Yao slowly stretched out her hand, and the moment her fingertips touched the token, a familiar yet unfamiliar force spread throughout her body like an electric current. It was as if a storm had started in her mind, and countless fragmented fragments of memory flashed through her mind like lightning.
She saw a magnificent palace, with towering buildings, white jade steps, and gold and silver decorations, like a fairyland. In the palace, there was a woman in white clothes, with a beautiful face but a touch of sadness, as if she was entangled in the sorrow of the world. In the woman's arms, the baby in the cradle was sleeping soundly, and the pink little face was like the most delicate flower in spring. The woman was her mother, and the baby... was herself.
Then, the scene suddenly changed, shouts and screams were like thunder, flames shot up into the sky, as if the end of the world had come. A group of figures dressed in black and full of demonic energy rushed into the palace like ghosts, and wherever they went, people were killed and blood stained the white jade steps red. The mother's eyes instantly changed from gentle and loving to resolute and resolute. She hugged the baby in her arms tightly, muttered something, and then rushed to a teleportation array shining with mysterious light.
At the last moment before entering the teleportation array, the mother looked back at the burning palace, tears flashing in her eyes, but revealing endless hope and reluctance. On the plaque in the corner of the palace, the three characters "Yunhua Sect" seemed to be stained with blood, revealing a sense of tragedy and desolation.
Yun Yao burst into tears, slid down her cheeks, and dripped onto the Starfall Order, splashing crystal tears. She finally understood that her time travel was not accidental, and there was such a thrilling story of life and death hidden behind it. What kind of past does Yunhua Sect, this strange but seemingly destined name, carry? Why did her mother sacrifice her life to send her to this place?
At the same time, on the other side of the stone chamber, Chu Mochen was carefully examining the blue jade slip that he had snatched from the auction. He slowly injected his spiritual power into it, and the jade slip glowed brightly, as if an ancient beast had been awakened. Lines of ancient characters slowly emerged like lively tadpoles, carrying the vicissitudes of time and a mysterious atmosphere.
As he read deeper, Chu Mochen's face became more and more solemn, as if he had seen a shocking conspiracy that could subvert the world of cultivation. It turned out that this jade slip was the key to the conspiracy of the Burning Heaven Palace - they wanted to collect the seven fragments of the Burning Heart Mirror and use them as the key to open the door to hell and revive the ancient demon lord "Fentian Ancestor". And Yun Yao's spiritual vein, because of its special and pure nature, became the key "key" to activate this evil formation, as if it was a rare treasure coveted by the devil.
Upon hearing the news, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen felt as if a mountain had been placed on their hearts, so heavy that it was suffocating. They knew very well that the current situation was far more critical and complicated than they had imagined, as if they were trapped in an invisible net, and every step could lead to the abyss. But there was no retreat in their eyes, only a more determined light. In order to find out the truth about their life experience, to protect the peace of the cultivation world, and to live up to their mother's sacrifice and expectations, they must move forward bravely, even if the road ahead is full of thorns and mountains of swords and seas of fire.
Yun Yao tightly grasped the Falling Star Order, feeling the weak power from her mother, as if she had drawn endless courage. She raised her head, her eyes met with Chu Mochen's, and they smiled at each other, that smile was full of trust, tacit understanding, and the determination to share life and death.
"No matter what the future holds, we must uncover the mystery and smash the conspiracy of the Burning Heaven Palace." Yun Yao's voice was soft but firm, as if the oath would echo in this stone chamber for a long time.
"Yes, we will stick together through life and death and never back down." Chu Mochen's response was concise and powerful, like a heavy hammer, confirming their common belief.
At this moment, in the secret stone chamber of the Xingyun Pavilion, the gears of fate seem to be quietly accelerating, and a legendary adventure concerning life and death, and concerning the world, has officially begun. And Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, a pair of lovers closely linked by fate, will write their own magnificent epic on this magnificent picture of cultivation, whether it is a tragic song of blood and fire, or a legend of light and love, only by moving forward can we know...