Awakening

Within the Taixu Realm, a thousand years have passed. Jingwei has also been waiting in front of the Zhishui Lake for a thousand years, accompanied by a few people who were once 'forced' to stay. To say they were forced is actually more accurate to say they did so voluntarily.

The concentration of spiritual energy within Taixu Mountain is incomparable to that of the outside world. The Bitter Bamboo Forest seems to be a natural barrier, isolating the inside of the mountain from the outside.

The status of the four major ethnic groups has changed over the past thousand years, and everything has changed. The original four major ethnic groups have now formed a new ethnic group.

The four major clans are led by the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox Clan, followed by the Dragon Clan, then the Phoenix Clan, and finally the White Tiger Clan.

The Wolf Clan and the Great Roc Clan, once so powerful, gradually declined with the changing times. The Wolf Clan scattered and went their own way, while the Great Roc Clan, because of the Golden Winged Feather incident, migrated away from Taixu Mountain on the same day.

Meanwhile, the Dragon Clan in the East and the Phoenix Clan in the South rose up, keeping their main bases in their respective places of origin, while some of their elite members moved to the foot of Taixu Mountain.

The Silver Dragon, led by Long Qing'er, and the Fire Phoenix Clan, led by Fire Phoenix Feather Fengling, settled at the Taixu Mountain.

In the East, the dragon Dragon Clan is the Azure Dragon clan, led by Ao Bing. After a thousand years of trials, Ao Bing has shed his former arrogance and become more like the leader of his clan.

The Phoenix Clan, located in the south, completely changed its leadership to the Phoenix Clan, becoming the Ice Phoenix Clan. All the disciples of the clan are ice-attribute phoenix birds, living alone in one place and ruling as kings.

The changes in the outside world were of no importance to Jingwei; there was only one person she was waiting for.

Before the Zhishui Lake, the land remained dry. The stubborn rocks beneath the waterfall appeared even more profound, gleaming with a metallic sheen. The dry riverbed was covered with dense, crisscrossing patterns.

Jingwei stood alone by the lake, looking up at the sky. The sky was blue and clear, without a single cloud drifting leisurely.

"Alas! Crimson Kite," Jingwei sighed again.

This is the umpteenth time she has sighed. She comes here every day to look up, and each time she leaves disappointed. She has never missed a day in the past thousand years.

"Whatever the reason, Crimson Kite, please give me a response! Otherwise, I won't know how you are doing."

Jingwei lowered her head in disappointment again. It seemed that today would be the same result. Just as she turned to go back to her hut, a loud bang suddenly echoed in the sky, radiating Taixu Realm.

Jingwei turned around in surprise

At this moment, a crack appeared in the once azure sky, as if someone had cleaved space in two. Inside was a deep darkness, and a single glance seemed to devour one's mind.

The crack grew larger and larger until it was as long as a person before it stopped. Then, clear water gushed out from it, little by little, drop by drop, slowly gathering into a waterfall three thousand feet high, cascading down from it.

The waterfall plunges into Taixu Mountain, cascading over Zhishui Lake, forming another waterfall on the smooth cliff, crashing down on the rocks, and then slowly gathering in the dried-up riverbed of Zhishui Lake.

With the nourishment of clear water, the dried-up riverbed became moist, the cracks disappeared, and the soil was restored to softness.

Strangely, after the clear water flowed in, it did not stir up the soil and silt in the riverbed. Instead, it settled at the bottom of the lake, just like the Zhishui Lake it once was.

The water level slowly rose, gradually overflowing the low bank, and then suddenly stopped when it reached a certain level. The waterfall in the sky remained, but the water level no longer rose.

Jingwei watched this scene with a look of surprise and delight. Did this mean that her Crimson Kite had returned?

Behind her, Little Yue'er and the others, who had rushed over because of the spectacular sight in the sky, all stopped behind her, watching this amazing scene.

Heavenly River Waterfall, Zhishui Lake Revived

The four of them watched the scene unfold with focused attention, waiting for a miracle to happen.

The crack in the sky still exists, and the water of the Heavenly River still flows out from it. However, the water level of the Zhishui Lake does not increase, which is very strange.

Suddenly, something other than flowing water appeared from the crack. It was a sphere that was entirely blue, with shimmering light all around, and was made up of countless water droplets.

Responding to gravity, it fell freely, drifting downstream with the water, and instantly landed inside Taixu Mountain.

The waterfall roared, crashing against the stubborn rocks, the sphere falling with the force of the cascade.

Jingwei and the others stared wide-eyed as they fell with the sphere.

A loud bang echoed through Taixu Mountain, shaking the mountain, causing birds and beasts to scatter, Green Pine to sway, and leaves to rustle and fall.

The azure sphere was found embedded in the rock, which should have been unbreakable by anything, but now had Sisi cracks all over its surface.

Klakla

Stone chips flew everywhere, and the stubborn rock was cracking.

One second, one minute, one quarter of an hour, one hour later

Cracks completely covered the stubborn rock, crisscrossing like a spider web, while the waterfall continued to cascade down, but the cracks in the sky had disappeared.

However, at this moment, Jingwei and the others had no time to pay attention to the strange phenomenon in the sky. They all focused their attention on the stubborn rock, which was about to crack but could not be broken. Just like its name, it was extremely stubborn.

"Lord Crimson Kite," Jingwei unconsciously murmured a name.

Just then, the stubborn rock suddenly shattered, followed by the sphere made of water droplets.

With a loud bang, stone chips flew everywhere, and water droplets flew in all directions.

A black streak of light flashed by in the blink of an eye, so fast that even Jingwei and the others didn't notice it, but that didn't stop the joy from showing on Jingwei's face.

In the middle of the lake, a figure stood tall and straight, like Green Pine rooted to the ground. His hands were naturally placed at his sides, his eyes were closed, and his long, gray hair flowed down to his waist and into the lake, with the tips of his hair slightly silvery spreading out on the surface of the lake.

Although not Phoebe, she is like a spirit of the lake, pure and refined, with distinct lines, and embodying a spirit that is no less than that of a man.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, long and dark, and her eyes slowly opened, revealing colors like the sky, making it seem as if she were facing the vast and boundless sky.

Those eyes were calm; looking directly into them felt like reaching into one's heart, seeing through all hidden secrets.

But at this moment, a hint of contemplation appeared in those eyes.

Jingwei was overjoyed and wanted to rush over and pounce on Fu Hua, but she remembered her previous teachings that she should not enter the Zhishui Lake at will. She was caught in a dilemma and hesitated.

Fortunately, Fu Hua turned around after waking up and happened to see the hesitant figure on the shore. A smile appeared on her lips, and her brows softened slightly.

"Jingwei"

Her voice was clear and pleasant, concealing its ever-present sharpness and transforming it into a gentle, soothing tone.

Jingwei's eyes were filled with tears as she stared blankly at Fu Hua, who looked like a fairy in the lake, calling her name so gently and carefully. Her lips trembled, but she could not utter a word.

Fu Hua walked slowly, step by step, her long hair flowing freely, exuding a sense of freedom and unrestrainedness, while also retaining the delicate temperament of a young girl.

But if you truly believe she is a weak woman, then you will surely experience the greatest irony in the world, to the point that in the future you will want to avoid any weak woman you see.

Plop

With water droplets still clinging to her skin, Fu Hua stepped onto the shore and approached Jingwei. Taller than Jingwei by a head, she lowered her eyes slightly, looking at Jingwei as tears streamed down her face.

She reached out and gently wiped Jingwei's face, which was identical to hers. Her movements were soft, lacking the fortitude of a warrior, only the most tender caress, gently wiping away the tear stains on Jingwei's face.

I'm sorry I worried you.

Jingwei shook her head fiercely, looking up into Fu Hua's tender eyes.

"No, as long as Crimson Kite is alright, I don't care about anything."

"If that's the case, then I'll be heartbroken."

Fu Hua's words, spoken without her realizing it, instantly made Jingwei blush. Beside her, Little Yue'er and the others exchanged slightly embarrassed glances, wondering whether they should leave immediately.

This light bulb might be a bit too big.

The two were in a tender and harmonious atmosphere, so harmonious that it seemed as if pink bubbles were appearing behind them. Of course, this only refers to Jingwei. Little Yue'er and the others behind her seemed to see a tail appear behind Jingwei, swaying constantly.

Just like a pet that has been rewarded by its owner, it was overjoyed.

This art style is a bit off; please allow them to cleanse their eyes first.

As Little Yue'er and the others were pondering whether to leave, they saw Fu Hua raise his head and look at them. His eyes were no longer warm, but only scrutinizing.

Seemingly curious about their identities

"Jingwei, it seems there are still guests here," Fu Hua reminded her.

"Oh? No, that's not it! They are maids I specially found for you, Lord Crimson Kite!"

Maids? Little Yue'er and the others were startled. Wasn't it because they were to stay and keep her company?

They clearly stated at the beginning that they wanted them as hostages to prevent their clans from failing to deliver spiritual plants and fruits on time. How did they become maids now?

Little Yue'er and the others were surprised, while Fu Hua felt helpless.

Just by looking at their expressions, you could tell that Jingwei was joking. Besides, what need did she have for maids? She might as well do it herself.

Completely dismissing Jingwei's words as a joke, Fu Hua nodded slightly and gestured to Little Yue'er and the others in greeting.

"Since Jingwei has left us in the mountains, let's treat it as our own home and do as we please," Fu Hua said.

Little Yue'er and the others were surprised again. Regardless of Fu Hua's similar appearance to Jingwei, the sharp aura emanating from her body made them dare not act rashly. Although that glance was just a scrutiny, it carried a heavy pressure that made them feel even more intense than when Jingwei had once been furious.

It was just a casual glance, yet it felt as if they were facing ten Jingwei), and at this moment, such a tender scene unfolded, making the group feel uncomfortable.

The main reason was that Fu Hua switched between the two too quickly, which prevented the three of them from reacting quickly enough.

As Fu Hua finished speaking, Little Yue'er and the others nodded unconsciously. Only after nodding did they realize that they had agreed to Fu Hua's request.

No longer paying attention to Little Yue'er and the others, Fu Hua immediately checked on Jingwei's condition after waking up. This surprised her, as she had thought Jingwei would be lazy in her cultivation, but she did not expect that her current strength was as great as hers in the past.

Fu Hua nodded, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

Having already cultivated his spiritual essence, he instantly understood the situation within the Taixu Realm and remained unmoved by the conflict in the Spirit Beast Realm.

Everyone has their own path to walk, let alone the path of a world.

After understanding the situation for the first time, Fu Hua turned her attention to Jingwei in front of her. Looking at Jingwei, who still had a pitiful expression, Fu Hua started to have a headache again.

She felt that Jingwei seemed to be even more clingy to her since she woke up this time!

Putting that thought aside, Fu Hua spoke again.

Has anything changed in the outside world?

Fu Hua was referring to the Douluo Continent, but Jingwei didn't pay much attention to her affairs.

"I'm sorry, Lady Crimson Kite."

He reached out and ruffled Jingwei's hair, comforting her, "It's alright, I was just asking casually. Now that I'm awake, let's go check on her."

"But what if..." Jingwei dared not speak, afraid that such a thing would really happen again.

"This time is different, isn't it?"

Yes! This time is different. Fu Hua's strength is no longer what it used to be, so how can it be compared to the past?

However, what was somewhat strange was Fu Hua herself; her brows, hidden beneath her bangs, were furrowed, which Jingwei and the others did not notice.

PS: OK! The extra chapters are about to begin and will be updated tomorrow along with the main book.