Boom!
The ancient tower, silent for countless years, suddenly exploded.
Qing Yanjing, clad in flowing white, flew straight out from within.
The first thing she noticed was the many elders still discussing various matters atop the towering main peak, including the Grand Elder, Fu Tu Xuan.
Qing Yanjing took a deep breath, with no intention of tangling with them.
As her spiritual energy spread out, she immediately sensed the location of the Qing Branch.
There, she noticed a young man clad in black armor.
The feeling of blood calling to blood made her delicate body tremble.
"My child..."
The black-armored youth noticed something as well.
He raised his head and seemed to catch sight of Qing Yanjing.
Then, his eyes widened in utter shock.
He could not possibly have been mistaken.
This was...
"Mother!"
Mu Chen's eyes reddened. Unable to hold back any longer, he immediately rushed forward.
Qing Yanjing did not linger either, embracing him at once.
"Chen'er, Mother is sorry. I made you suffer!"
Qing Yanjing choked with sobs. Had she not been the divine maiden of the Floating Pagoda Ancient Clan, she likely would not have endured so many years of pain.
She would have long since enjoyed family happiness together with Mu Feng and Mu Chen.
"Mother, Father and I do not blame you."
Mu Chen shook his head and said, "If Mother had not held back the Floating Pagoda Ancient Clan, I probably would never have had the chance to make it this far."
He spoke with Qing Yanjing at length about the past, and soon both of them were weeping uncontrollably.
Beside them, Zhao Chen and Qing Shuang quietly watched the scene.
``` "Ding! Successfully rescued Qing Yanjing and restored her freedom. Supported Qing Shuang in becoming the Young Clan Leader. Obtained one sign-in