From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 79 A Lucky Encounter in the Immortal Realm, Love Reunited

That's... Wen Chen's Qingfeng Palace! My heart pounded wildly, almost leaping out of my chest. Could it be... he's already back? I quickened my pace, almost running towards Qingfeng Palace. The palace door was ajar. I gently pushed it open, and a familiar, crisp scent wafted towards me, mingled with a faint fragrance of plum blossoms. This was Wen Chen's favorite scent.

The hall was empty, yet spotless, clearly regularly cleaned. I walked into the inner chamber and saw Wen Chen's sword—the Flowing Light Sword—lying quietly on its rack. My hand gently stroked the blade; the cool touch brought me immense peace. He was really here!

Just then, I heard footsteps outside the hall, growing clearer and clearer as they approached. My heart leaped into my throat; I held my breath and stared intently at the hall's entrance.

The footsteps stopped at the door, and then the door was pushed open.

A tall, imposing figure appeared at the doorway. Backlit, I couldn't see his face clearly, but I could feel that familiar aura, that aura that haunted my dreams.

"Wen Chen?" My voice trembled slightly, tinged with an incredulous surprise.

The figure slowly approached, and the light gradually illuminated his face. Those familiar eyebrows and eyes, that gentle smile, were just as I remembered him, even more handsome and more ethereal.

"Yao'er," he called softly, his voice deep and magnetic, like heavenly music.

I couldn't hold back any longer, so I ran over and threw myself into his arms. He held me tightly, as if he wanted to meld me into his very bones.

"You've finally come," he whispered in my ear, his voice choked with emotion.

"I'm here." I hugged him tightly, tears blurring my vision. At this moment, all my waiting and all my sacrifices had been rewarded.

We stayed in Qingfeng Hall for a long time, sharing our memories of each other since we parted. He told me that he had been in seclusion cultivating in preparation for my arrival. He also told me that he had informed the Jade Emperor of our relationship and received his blessing.

Listening to his words, my heart was filled with sweetness and happiness. I was finally with him, in the celestial realm, in this beautiful and dreamlike world, we finally achieved our happy ending.

"Yao'er, did you go to see the Jade Emperor after you ascended to heaven?" he asked me gently, tidying my slightly messy hair.

"I went. Yaochi hosted a grand banquet in their honor." I nodded, recalling the splendor of Yaochi, yet it felt somewhat unreal, as if it were a dream.

"That's good," Wen Chen said with a gentle smile. "Tomorrow I'll show you around and help you get acquainted with the Immortal Realm."

I nestled in his arms, feeling his warmth and breath, my heart filled with peace and joy.

“Oh, right,” Wen Chen suddenly remembered something and took out a jade hairpin from his storage ring, “This is for you.”

The jade hairpin was pure white, carved with exquisite phoenix patterns, and emitted a soft glow. I took the hairpin and couldn't put it down.

"So beautiful," I exclaimed sincerely.

He smiled and placed the jade hairpin in my hair, gazing at me tenderly. "It suits you very well."

I was immersed in this sweet atmosphere when suddenly, a commotion arose outside the hall, mixed with shouts and reprimands...

"What's going on?" Wen Chen frowned slightly and looked outside the hall.

I was also a little puzzled. Qingfeng Palace is located in a relatively quiet place in the Immortal Realm, and it is rarely disturbed by people on weekdays. Why is it so noisy today?

"I'll go take a look." I stood up, and Wen Chen stood up as well. "I'll go with you."

We walked out of Qingfeng Palace hand in hand, and saw a group of celestial guards surrounding a woman. The woman was wearing a light blue dress and holding a snow-white spirit fox in her arms. She was arguing with the celestial guards about something.

"Fairy, you are forbidden to enter the forbidden area of ​​the Immortal Realm. Please leave immediately!" a man who looked like a captain of the Immortal Guard said sternly.

The woman, however, was not afraid at all. "I just want to take the little fox to see the Jade Pool. It has never seen such a beautiful sight before. What's wrong with that?"

"Jade Pool is a sacred place in the Immortal Realm. How dare you enter and leave at will? Leave immediately, or don't blame us for being impolite!" The captain of the Immortal Guards said in a tough tone.

The woman seemed about to argue, but I suddenly felt her back looked familiar. I couldn't help but take a few steps forward, and upon closer inspection, I was stunned. The woman looked exactly like me!

I instinctively looked at Wen Chen, only to see that he was also looking at the woman with a surprised expression.

While I was still in a daze, the woman had already been forcibly taken away by the celestial guards, and the snow-white spirit fox had fallen from her arms and fled in panic. Instinctively, I wanted to chase after the spirit fox, but I forgot the rules of the celestial realm and crossed the cordon set up by the celestial guards.

"How dare you trespass into this forbidden area!" The captain of the Immortal Guards immediately turned his attention to me, and several other Immortal Guards surrounded me, looking menacing.

I then realized I had made a mistake and quickly explained, "I didn't mean to, I just..."

"No matter your reason, violating the immortal rules is violating the immortal rules!" The captain of the immortal guards interrupted me mercilessly. "Men, seize her as well!"

My heart skipped a beat, and I looked to Wen Chen for help. Wen Chen stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Wait! She is my guest."

The captain of the immortal guards was taken aback. He looked Wen Chen up and down and, seeing his extraordinary bearing, dared not be negligent. He cupped his hands and asked, "May I ask who you are, fellow immortal?"

"Immortal Venerable Qingfeng," Wen Chen uttered four words calmly.

"Qing... Immortal Venerable Qingfeng?!" The captain of the Immortal Guards' expression changed drastically, and he immediately knelt down. "This humble servant was blind and did not recognize your greatness. I have offended the Immortal Venerable. Please forgive me!"

The other celestial guards also knelt down, not daring to utter a sound.

Wen Chen snorted coldly, "Ignorance is no excuse, just be more careful next time."

"Yes, yes, yes, I will remember the Immortal Venerable's teachings!" The captain of the Immortal Guard hurriedly nodded and bowed.

Wen Chen turned to me and said softly, "It's alright now."

I breathed a sigh of relief and gave him a grateful look.

Wen Chen waved his hand, signaling the immortal guards to step back, and then led me back to Qingfeng Palace.

"Yao'er, why did you chase that spirit fox just now?" Wen Chen asked with concern.

I shook my head and told him about the woman I had just seen who looked exactly like me.

Upon hearing this, Wen Chen frowned. "Is that so? It seems we need to investigate this thoroughly."

I nodded, my mind filled with questions. Who was that woman? Why did she look so much like me? And why was that spirit fox here? All of this was a mystery, waiting for us to unravel it.

“Wen Chen…” I called his name softly, my gaze falling on him, the doubt in my eyes gradually being replaced by another emotion.

He turned his head, and our eyes met. In that instant, I clearly saw the same light flicker in his eyes—gentle, affectionate, and… a hint of barely perceptible nervousness. He slowly reached out, as if wanting to touch my cheek…

"Yao'er..." he murmured my name, his fingertips gently tracing my cheek, his eyes filled with tenderness and pity. I felt a tremor in my heart, and the longing and love that had been building up inside me for so long surged forth like a tide.

“Wen Chen…” I called his name, my voice choked with emotion.

He pulled me into a tight embrace, as if trying to meld me into his very bones. I buried my face in his chest, feeling his familiar scent and warm embrace, and tears finally welled up in my eyes.

At this moment, I finally understood that no matter how many hardships we went through, no matter how much time and space we traveled through, the bond between him and me would never be broken. We finally came together, reunited in the celestial realm, and continued our predestined relationship.

The surrounding celestial energy seemed to sense the intense love between us, transforming into starlight that surrounded us like a blessing.

After a long while, we finally parted. Wen Chen took my hand and led me to a secluded valley. Here, hundreds of flowers were in full bloom, streams were flowing, and the scenery was breathtaking.

"Yao'er, do you still remember the place where we first met?" Wen Chen asked softly, his eyes filled with a hint of reminiscence.

I nodded. "Of course I remember. It was in the peach blossom forest in the mortal world when you descended from the sky and saved my life."

“Yes, I was attracted by your kindness and courage back then.” Wen Chen’s lips curled up slightly, his eyes filled with love. “Later, after we went through so much together, I became more and more certain that you are my destined partner.”

I nestled in his arms, listening to him recount beautiful memories of the past, my heart filled with sweetness and happiness.

"Wen Chen, I thought I would never see you again," I said softly, my voice tinged with lingering fear.

"Silly girl, I promised you I would find you, no matter where you were." Wen Chen gently stroked my hair. "Now, we have finally reunited in the Immortal Realm, and we will never be separated again."

We sat together, embracing each other, watching the clouds drift across the sky, and dreaming about a wonderful future.

"Yao'er, let's settle down in the Immortal Realm from now on, cultivate together, and explore the mysteries of the Immortal Realm together, okay?" Wen Chen looked at me expectantly.

I nodded, my eyes sparkling with happiness. "Okay, let's spend our time together in the immortal realm."

Just as we were immersed in happiness and joy, I suddenly felt a strange aura, as if an invisible eye was watching us from the shadows.

I instinctively looked around, but found nothing.

"What's wrong?" Wen Chen noticed my unusual behavior and asked with concern.

I shook my head. "It's nothing, maybe I'm just being too sensitive."

Although I said that, I felt uneasy inside, as if something was about to happen.

Wen Chen squeezed my hand and gave me a reassuring look. "Don't worry, I'm here. Everything will be alright."

I nodded, trying to calm myself down. However, the feeling of unease lingered and grew stronger.

Just then, I saw Wen Chen's expression also turn serious. He looked up at the sky, his gaze deep and complex.

"It seems that the Immortal Realm is not as peaceful as we imagined..." he said slowly, his tone carrying a hint of imperceptible solemnity.

I followed his gaze and saw that the once clear sky had turned gloomy, covered with dark clouds, as if something was about to break through them… He suddenly stood up, his gaze fixed on a certain place in the distance. “Yao’er, let’s go.” Wen Chen took my hand and we rode the wind, moving so fast that I could barely see the scenery around us. The wind whistled in my ears, and I gripped his hand tightly, the unease in my heart growing stronger.

"Wen Chen, what exactly happened?" I asked loudly, the wind almost tearing my voice apart.

He looked down at me, his eyes filled with seriousness. "Yao'er, the Immortal Realm is not as peaceful as it seems. There are some things I will tell you after you are strong enough."

His words made me even more confused, but I knew now wasn't the time to press him. I pursed my lips tightly, feeling the warmth of Wen Chen's palm, trying my best to remain calm.

We flew for a long time and finally stopped in front of a magnificent palace. The palace was resplendent in gold and magnificent, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland.

“This is…” I looked up at the magnificent palace, my heart filled with awe.

“This is my residence, the Nine Heavens Palace,” Wen Chen said. “You can rest here for a while, I have some things to take care of.”

I nodded, watching his departing figure, a vague unease creeping into my heart. He seemed to be hiding something from me, and this matter was very likely related to that mysterious force from before.

I entered the Nine Heavens Palace. The interior was ornately decorated and filled with spiritual energy, making me feel incredibly comfortable. However, I couldn't relax at all; that feeling of unease still lingered in my heart.

I walked to the window and looked at the rolling sea of ​​clouds outside, my mind filled with countless thoughts. Arriving in the Immortal Realm and reuniting with Wen Chen should have been a joyous occasion, but I had a feeling that something was about to happen.

Just then, I sensed a familiar fluctuation—the same mysterious power I had felt in the valley earlier! It seemed to be nearby, and it was approaching me!

I was startled and immediately released my divine sense to try and find the source of this power. However, this power was extremely strange, and my divine sense could not detect its trace.

It was like a ghost, lurking in the shadows, watching my every move.

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. I knew that fear would only make me more vulnerable, and I had to remain vigilant and ready to deal with any potential dangers.

Just as I was on high alert, Wen Chen returned. Seeing my tense expression, he asked with concern, "Yao'er, what's wrong?"

I shook my head. "It's nothing. Maybe I'm just not used to the environment of the immortal realm yet."

I didn't want him to worry, so I didn't tell him what had just happened.

Wen Chen walked to my side and gently embraced me. "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

His embrace was warm and strong, giving me a sense of security.

"Wen Chen, what should we do next?" I asked.

“The Immortal Palace Trial will be held in a few days. Come with me,” Wen Chen said. “That is the only way to reach a higher realm.”

The Celestial Palace Trials... A thought suddenly struck me: this might be an opportunity to learn the secrets of the Celestial Realm.

"Okay." I nodded, a hint of determination flashing in my eyes.

Over the next few days, Wen Chen guided my cultivation, helping me adapt to the spiritual energy of the immortal realm. Meanwhile, I secretly kept an eye on that mysterious power, trying to find any clues about it.

Finally, the day of the Celestial Palace Trial arrived.

Wen Chen led me to the trial grounds, where many trial participants from all over the Immortal Realm had already gathered. Each of them possessed a powerful aura, and their eyes shone with confidence.

I took a deep breath, feeling the intense competitive atmosphere around me, and thought to myself: The Immortal Palace Trial, here I come.

At this moment, Wen Chen patted my shoulder and whispered, "...Remember what I taught you, be careful in everything." Before he finished speaking, a loud bell rang out in the distance, signaling the official start of the Immortal Palace Trial.