Free Web NovelChapter 359: Chapter 359: Ancient Cold Sect!
Despite having just ascended, Song Wanning already felt like she didn’t have enough time.
As she was lost in thought, the Three Lives Mirror suddenly stirred.
Her expression flickered. She placed the Three Lives Mirror into her inner world and communicated with it through her consciousness.
After all, with Liu Xingzhi outside, she couldn’t reveal the Three Lives Mirror’s secret.
"Senior, you’ve finally woken up."
Song Wanning had always addressed the Heavenly Dao as "Senior." She had cursed it so often in the past that calling it anything else now felt incredibly awkward and strange.
"Congratulations. You’ve finally ascended."
The Heavenly Dao’s voice emanated from the Three Lives Mirror. This time, it was deeper and more resonant, but still just as androgynous.
"I have you to thank for your crucial assistance at the end, Senior."
Song Wanning thanked it politely, but the Heavenly Dao replied, "There’s no need. You and I are partners."
"I’m contacting you now because I have something important to tell you."
"Oh? What is it?"
Song Wanning immediately grew serious. From the Heavenly Dao’s tone, she knew this matter was anything but ordinary.
"Through you, I have now established contact with the Heavenly Dao Fragment in the Spirit Realm. After communicating, we have both decided to merge."
"The invader in the Lower World has been eliminated. To prevent others from exploiting any weaknesses, I am going to seal the Lower World and, at the same time, sever my connection with you."
’Now that I’ve finally rooted out the invader, I can’t allow myself to make the same mistake again.’
"You mean the Lower World will be completely sealed?"
Hearing this, Song Wanning’s heart clenched. ’My parents haven’t ascended yet. If it’s sealed, what will they do?’
The Heavenly Dao seemed to sense her thoughts and explained, "I will preserve the ascension passage, but I will sever all other spatial channels. I will give absolutely nothing the chance to invade the Lower World again."
"Now, I will give you more detailed information about the invaders."
Its tone grew heavy as it relayed the information it had learned after communicating with the Spirit Realm’s Heavenly Dao Fragment.
"There isn’t just one invader in the Spirit Realm. I can’t even be sure how many there are."
"The larger the world, the weaker the influence of a so-called ’protagonist’s halo.’ Even with extraordinary fortune, it becomes harder to change the perceptions of the people around you."
"Therefore, to ensure the success of its plan, the Wood Sculpture Realm’s Heavenly Dao likely sent even more invaders."
"I don’t know what nefarious means the Wood Sculpture Realm’s Heavenly Dao used to achieve this, but I suspect the situation in the Wood Sculpture Realm must be dire."
"It may have already entered its Dharma-Ending Age..."
In other words, this was likely the Wood Sculpture Realm’s last-ditch effort to save itself.
When one’s back is against the wall, they will resort to any means necessary.
"More than one?"
Hearing this, Song Wanning’s heart sank. ’So it wasn’t just Xiao Heyun!’
"Correct. More than one."
The Heavenly Dao continued, "These people are destined to be sacrificial pawns. To make them easier to control, most were chosen for their despicable character..."
This was to make them easy to manipulate.
Had it chosen people with strong moral compasses or exceptional intelligence, they might have turned the tables and manipulated the Wood Sculpture Realm’s Heavenly Dao instead.
"Therefore, you must be especially careful. Don’t let these people plot against you."
Song Wanning took the Heavenly Dao’s warning to heart.
’I can’t underestimate anyone.’
"Now that you’ve awakened the dragon veins, according to the Heavenly Dao Rules, you are a true Child of Fortune. So when you encounter them, don’t be afraid. Face them head-on."
"You are no longer the person you were in the Lower World, suppressed at every turn!"
This was what Song Wanning deserved; not even the rules could find fault with it.
"Oh? In that case, I won’t hold back anymore!"
Song Wanning’s eyes lit up. ’If that’s really the case, then all I have to do is work hard. I refuse to believe I can’t take them down!’
"Girl, from this day forward, this Three Lives Mirror will be a Magical Treasure you can use to identify invaders. It’s the last thing I can do for you."
"From now on, you’re on your own. I hope our two realms can merge soon. We will meet again then!"
As long as the Heavenly Dao Fragments from all these worlds merge, the Star Constellation Great World will one day be restored.
After the Heavenly Dao finished speaking, it left behind only a faint glimmer of light before going completely still.
It had departed in a hurry, perhaps worried about another invader breaking into the Lower World.
The Three Lives Mirror lay quietly in her inner world. It was still the same treasure, yet its aura felt completely different.
Withdrawing her Divine Soul from her inner world, she held the Three Lives Mirror and stared at it, lost in thought.
The Heavenly Dao’s words echoed in her mind.
’More than one invader... powerful fortune... a weakened protagonist’s halo...’
Every piece of information was crucial.
She narrowed her eyes. ’Since I’m already on this ship, I have to see it through to the bitter end.’
’This is for my family and friends, and for myself.’
’But how do I use this Three Lives Mirror?’
’Do I just shine it on an invader to reveal their true form?’
Song Wanning stroked her chin, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
After studying the Three Lives Mirror a bit longer and finding nothing unusual, she turned her attention to the Twin Blood Lotus in her inner world.
’A treasure like this is no ordinary item.’
’Once I get to the Ancient Cold Sect, I’ll find a safe place to study this treasure.’
Having sorted out her thoughts, Song Wanning wasted no more time, crossing her legs and resuming her cultivation.
...
「One month later.」
The Spirit Boat finally came to a stop at the main gate of the Ancient Cold Sect.
Song Wanning stood on the deck, intrigued by the Spirit Boat she was on.
’This is a Top-grade Spiritual Boat. It’s so fast! If I get the chance, I have to get one for myself. It would make traveling so much quicker.’
The disciples of the Ancient Cold Sect spotted the Spirit Boat as soon as it appeared overhead.
"Greetings, Elder Liu!"
"Greetings, Elder Liu!"
The disciples bowed while sizing up Song Wanning, who stood behind him.
They wondered about her identity and why she had returned with Elder Liu.
Liu Xingzhi gave a cool nod before leading Song Wanning toward the Sect Master Hall.
Before long, word had spread throughout the entire Sect: Elder Liu had brought an exceptionally beautiful woman back with him. Disciples began to buzz with speculation, each guessing at Song Wanning’s identity.
Jiang Cen had just returned from the back mountains when she heard disciples discussing the matter, and she stopped dead in her tracks.
The moment she heard her Senior Brother had brought back a beauty, her sense of alarm went into overdrive.
’If I remember correctly, this never happened in the book. Liu Xingzhi has always been a lofty, unattainable flower. Women could hardly even get near him...’
’Let alone bring one back to the Sect!’
A dark glint flashed in her eyes. ’It seems my transmigration has caused a butterfly effect, changing certain events.’
’However...’
’I’m a transmigrator. Not only do I have knowledge of the future, I also know a great many secrets.’
’Hmph. That lofty flower, Liu Xingzhi, is mine to pluck. No one else will lay a finger on him!’
’I’ll go meet this so-called beauty right now. I want to see for myself just how gorgeous she really is!’
