After silently chanting in her heart, Mu Yunjin felt a fiery energy surge within her body. A red peach blossom gradually bloomed on her forehead…
The Black-Robed figure, seeing this, secretly sighed in dismay.
As the red peach blossom bloomed, Mu Yunjin’s brocade dress instantly transformed into a blazing red. Her dark hair danced in the wind, and her entire being was suffused with a bewitching glow.
“Qiang qiang…”
“Qiang qiang…”
The phoenix’s cry rang out.
The Red Phoenix emerged from Mu Yunjin’s back, flapping its wings as it soared into the air.
It completely disdained the approaching water snakes, spewing a mouthful of flames that instantly engulfed them…
“Luan’er, quickly find him!” Mu Yunjin, unwilling to waste time fighting, leaped onto the Red Phoenix’s back.
…
…
“Qiang qiang…” The Red Phoenix let out a long cry and carried Mu Yunjin toward the Water Light Formation.
Wherever the Red Phoenix went, its blazing fire extinguished the water lights.
Soon, Mu Yunjin and the Red Phoenix arrived at the center of the hot pool. There were still many water lights surging around them. Mu Yunjin narrowed her eyes, scanning the area, but could not find Chu Li.
Not seeing Chu Li, Mu Yunjin’s heart rose in anxiety.
Just then, a massive whirlpool suddenly appeared in the center of the hot pool. Along with this whirlpool, a powerful tornado descended from above, trapping Mu Yunjin and the Red Phoenix in its center.
The tornado was fierce, threatening to drag Mu Yunjin and the Red Phoenix down into the depths of the hot pool.
Mu Yunjin narrowed her eyes, feeling that she might be blown down at any moment. At the same time, countless water vines grew from the bottom of the whirlpool, reaching up to ensnare the Red Phoenix’s body and Mu Yunjin’s ankles.
Mu Yunjin was startled and tried to cut through these water vines, but discovered they were made of water light and could not be touched.
Gradually, these water vines climbed higher. When they reached Mu Yunjin’s waist, the sensation suddenly froze her entire body, making her forget to resist the water vines…
This scene felt so familiar…
Just as she stood dazed, a figure descended from the sky, embracing Mu Yunjin’s body. She then felt an immensely powerful force surrounding them.
“Bang…”
With a tremendous sound, the tornado and water vines surrounding them were pushed away by a powerful burst of inner force.
The wind around them instantly stilled.
The whirlpool at the bottom of the hot pool gradually calmed.
“Are you alright?” Chu Li held Mu Yunjin, his eyes darkening as his gaze fell on the peach blossom mark on her forehead.
Mu Yunjin remained motionless, staring at Chu Li. Her hands, gripping his robes, clenched tighter and tighter as a distant scene floated into her mind—
“Si Qing, it’s all your fault. Now I’ve been confined to this Immortal Mountain. Without the Heavenly Emperor’s permission, I can’t leave.” A young woman in red sat on the steps, muttering to herself, her face filled with displeasure.
Nearby, an old man with a white beard smiled. “Little Fei Huan, stay here and reflect on your actions. By the way, there’s a hot pool behind the mountain. Be careful not to go near it, or you might be swallowed by those fierce waters!”
“I know, I know,” Fei Huan replied impatiently.
After the old man disappeared, Fei Huan stood up and walked toward the back mountain. “Hmph, forbidding me to go just makes me want to go more!”
After reaching the back mountain, Fei Huan indeed saw a vast pool of steaming water.
At that moment, a figure in clear green water suddenly appeared, smiling at Fei Huan. “Sister Fei Huan, don’t listen to that strange old man. This hot pool is calm and still—how could it swallow anyone? He simply doesn’t want you to cross the hot pool.”
“Sister Leng Yuan.” Hearing the voice, Fei Huan smiled at the newcomer.
The newcomer was her older sister, the High Goddess Leng Yuan.
Leng Yuan curved her lips. “Sister heard you were punished by the Heavenly Emperor, so I came specially to see you. Don’t worry, I’ll plead with the Heavenly Emperor for you.”
“Sister, what did you mean earlier about not letting me cross the hot pool?” Fei Huan’s eyes revealed surprise.
Hearing this, Leng Yuan’s expression suddenly became uncomfortable, her gaze shifting. “Nothing, don’t worry about it.”
“Sister, what is it?” Fei Huan grabbed Leng Yuan’s arm, her voice soft and sweet.
“You little girl, I really can’t resist your sweet talk.” Leng Yuan sighed, her face showing helplessness.
Fei Huan smiled sweetly. “Then tell me quickly!”
Leng Yuan beckoned to Fei Huan, who understood and moved closer. Leng Yuan whispered in her ear, “At the end of the hot pool, there’s a passage that leads to the Earthly Realm.”
After speaking, Leng Yuan’s eyes flashed a warning as she looked at Fei Huan. “Sister is telling you this, but don’t go running off.”
Fei Huan nodded obediently.
“Alright, sister has other matters to attend to, so I’ll leave now.” With that, Leng Yuan’s figure vanished.
By the hot pool, only Fei Huan remained.
Looking at the hot pool and recalling Leng Yuan’s words, Fei Huan felt a surge of excitement in her heart.
Cross the hot pool to reach the Earthly Realm…
Wouldn’t that mean she could see Si Qing?
Haha, even the heavens were helping her. This little Immortal Mountain couldn’t confine her after all!
With that thought, Fei Huan tapped her toes and, without hesitation, flew toward the end of the hot pool.
At that moment, the clear water green figure reappeared. Leng Yuan watched Fei Huan’s retreat with a sinister expression, laughing coldly as she raised a finger, channeling her true energy toward the surface of the hot pool.
Fei Huan, only with your death will Si Qing be mine!
As Fei Huan flew over the center of the hot pool, a whirlpool suddenly formed in the water. Transparent water vines entangled her body, rendering her immobile.
As she felt the vines pulling her further down, a black figure suddenly appeared in mid-air, dark energy swirling around him. He broke the water vines and embraced Fei Huan, his face filled with worry and anger.
“You fool, do you want to die?”
Fei Huan stared blankly at the newcomer, pouting with grievance. “Why are you scolding me? I just wanted to cross the hot pool to find you in the Earthly Realm…”
“Who told you that crossing the hot pool would take you to the Earthly Realm?” Si Qing was so angry with her that he didn’t know what to say. If he hadn’t happened to come see her, she would have certainly died in this hot pool today.
Hearing these words, Fei Huan froze in Si Qing’s arms.
…
“Why aren’t you speaking?” Chu Li looked at Mu Yunjin, who remained motionless and dazed. His lips moved slightly as he carried her back to safety.
Mu Yunjin nestled in Chu Li’s embrace, her body gradually beginning to tremble. The scattered and fragmented images in her mind seemed to slowly piece together one by one…
Fei Huan…
She was Fei Huan.
She was a High Goddess of the Heavenly Realm, the Phoenix Maiden Fei Huan.
As she pondered this, that complete picture assembled in her mind.
At the same time, in the clear blue sky with white clouds, a red celestial body suddenly appeared. When no one was paying attention, a red light entered Mu Yunjin’s mind.
In that instant, all memories from a thousand years ago flooded into Mu Yunjin’s consciousness.
“Yunjin…” Chu Li carried Mu Yunjin back to the shore of the hot pool.
Chu Li held Mu Yunjin as they sat on the grass. Feeling her violent trembling, his brow furrowed deeply.
Mu Yunjin, feeling the touch on her cheek, suddenly raised her eyes. When she saw Chu Li’s handsome, elegant face, her eyes gradually reddened. Slowly, she extended her hand and placed it on his cheek.
Si Qing, we’ve finally met again…
“What’s wrong? Where are you feeling unwell?” Seeing her unusual behavior, Chu Li grew increasingly worried. He simply picked her up and began walking away.
Although Mu Yunjin could hardly contain her inner excitement, she now possessed dual memories and knew what needed to be done at the Immortal Mountain Estate.
So, taking a breath to control her thoughts, she said softly, “Chu Li, I’m fine. Put me down.”
Hearing her voice, Chu Li finally relaxed somewhat. “Are you truly alright?”
Mu Yunjin nodded.
“Your Majesty, since Prince Ning has not successfully crossed the hot pool, shouldn’t it be this humble one’s turn now?” The Black-Robed figure laughed coldly.
Hearing the Black-Robed figure’s voice, Mu Yunjin turned to face him. Seeing his face, her brow furrowed, and her fists clenched tightly.
So many years had passed, yet these people hadn’t changed at all.
If it weren’t for them, back then…
Mu Yunjin couldn’t bear to recall those cruel scenes, but the resentment and hatred that had been suppressed for so long finally exploded in this moment.
Then, Mu Yunjin laughed coldly, and an incredibly powerful red light appeared in her hand, flashing toward the Black-Robed figure.
As this light, carrying destructive energy, struck toward the Black-Robed figure, his eyes darkened. He felt a powerful spiritual force coming from in front of him.
He wanted to counter it, but as soon as he gathered his palm energy, it was scattered by that spiritual force. He couldn’t retaliate at all…
“Old ghost, go to hell!” Mu Yunjin shouted in rage.
“Ah!” After being hit by that destructive force, the Black-Robed figure’s body flew dozens of meters away, then, with a “splash,” fell into the scalding hot pool.
“Brother Lan!” Shen Wanning screamed in anguish before fainting on the spot.
…
This sudden turn of events was unexpected to everyone in the pavilion.
First, they hadn’t expected Mu Yunjin to possess such explosive power. Second, they hadn’t expected that Mu Yunjin’s body would contain spiritual energy…
Seeing this, Chu Li lowered his head to look at Mu Yunjin, his thin lips pressed tightly together, his expression complex.
“My goodness! After the Black-Robed figure fell into the hot pool, he didn’t even have time to struggle before he went still. Princess, were you possessed by something just now? You suddenly became so powerful…” Huang Yan was so excited that his words tumbled out incoherently.
Mu Yunjin pressed her lips together, shook her head, and said nothing.
Nearby, Master An looked at Mu Yunjin and sighed softly. This day had finally come…
Only, he didn’t know whether these recovered memories would be a blessing or a curse.
“Father, bring out the Snow Spirit Pill! You’ve tested them enough. If you don’t bring it out now, your beloved Consort Yue will be gone forever.” Yun Lianqing raised an eyebrow at Yun Guangyao.
Yun Guangyao glanced at Yun Lianqing and snorted. “Who said that woman is my beloved?”
“Tsk, whether she’s beloved or not, you know in your heart.” Yun Lianqing pouted.
Seeing this, Master An smiled gently. “Those who can emerge from the Water Light Formation are far more impressive than those who merely cross the hot pool calmly.”