Past and Present (I)

The portrait of the Ancient Empress is exquisitely crafted and beautifully styled, as if it were meticulously sculpted by a woman of unparalleled talent using fine brushwork.

The portrait of Lord Qingyang is characterized by its bold strokes and unrestrained style, resembling the work of a free-spirited master of traditional Chinese painting, created in a drunken frenzy.

The two paintings are stylistically very different and are clearly not the work of the same person.

After entering the God Descending Tower, Yi Yun and Lin Xin Tong saw the two paintings. They both felt the profound mystery of the paintings and sat quietly in front of them to contemplate them, gaining many insights.

However, today, after Yi Yun and Lin Xin Tong practiced the Empress Heart Sutra, their understanding of these two paintings is different.

Yi Yun felt that these two paintings must have been made by Lord Qingyang and the Ancient Empress themselves, and that the brushstrokes in the paintings contained the laws they cultivated.

As Yi Yun watched, he unconsciously became engrossed in the scene. In a daze, he saw Lord Qingyang flying through the sky, sword in hand, on the vast Undying Sea.

Lord Qingyang held a wine gourd in one hand and Longsword in the other, slashing through the Black Armored Warrior with his sword, his aura soaring through the sky.

This time, what Yi Yun saw was even more real than what Imprint Array Disk, as if it were truly happening right before his eyes.

That was truly a sword that could cleave the sea in two and annihilate demons and gods!

However, just as Yi Yun was calmly comprehending the sword technique, Lord Qingyang, who had suddenly killed the Black Armored Warrior, seemed to have suddenly sensed something, turned around, and glanced in the direction where Yi Yun was.

Then he laughed heartily, his laughter echoing between heaven and earth!

This was a scene completely absent from the Imprint Array Disk, and it was this one glance that caused Yi Yun's mind to tremble and his brain to go blank.

The Undying Sea before him gradually blurred, and his thoughts seemed to traverse endless time and space, tracing the long river of history, and arriving in a mysterious world...

In the ancient divine kingdom, a magnificent palace soared into the clouds, its walls adorned with carvings of the sun, moon, and stars, exuding an aura of solemnity and majesty.

In the square in front of the palace, a group of golden-armored guards stood on both sides of the road, motionless, like golden towers, exuding an imposing aura.

Yi Yun suddenly found himself in this bizarre world. The abrupt change in scenery and the unexpected sights shocked Yi Yun. Not to mention the magnificent palace, the guards alone left him speechless.

This team of guards possesses unfathomable strength!

Strangely, none of the guards noticed Yi Yun's appearance.

At this moment, a Dragon Roar's roar came. Yi Yun turned his head and saw twelve dragons pulling a chariot, which brought a jade spirit boat. The spirit boat slowly came to a stop, and four palace maids lifted the curtain. A beautiful woman carrying a baby in swaddling clothes slowly walked out.

The baby was chubby and fair-skinned, with bright eyes that sparkled with endless intelligence; he was clearly exceptionally clever.

Upon seeing the baby, Yi Yun was startled. He felt that the child's expression was somewhat similar to his own, and he even had a feeling that the child was himself.

Why did I witness this scene?

Yi Yun watched quietly as an observer witnessed the magnificent and grand scenes: the ancient palace, the powerful guards, and the spirit boat pulled by the dragon. Finally, there was the stunningly beautiful woman and the child in her arms.

This place is clearly a divine realm, and both the woman and the child in her arms are of extremely noble birth and are favored by the heavens.

Yi Yun felt as if he were experiencing another life, a situation akin to being tempered in the Heart Demon Secret Realm.

Different cycles of life bring different insights...

"Congratulations, Your Saint Emperor! The Twelfth Prince was born amidst a sky filled with purple clouds, possessing a perfect Pure Yang Body and exceptional talent. He is destined for greatness!"

"His Majesty the Saint Emperor is renowned for his wisdom. This era of our Great Gan Dynasty can be called a golden age. Not only is our national strength at its peak, but we also have tributes from all directions. Many of our Imperial Prince and grandsons are outstanding individuals, and the Twelfth Prince has shown signs of becoming a sage. In the future, the Great Gan Dynasty will surely have a bright future."

The clamor of the courtiers filled Yi Yun's ears, and Yi Yun felt as if he had truly become an infant in a woman's arms, seeing the world through the eyes of a baby.

In the center of the main hall, on the high throne, sat a majestic man, his features somewhat indistinct.

He exuded an aura as powerful as the sun, making it almost impossible to look directly at him.

At this moment, the man was smiling, feeling gratified by the birth of the Twelfth Prince; clearly, he had high hopes for the child.

As time passed, the child slowly grew up.

Yi Yun gradually transformed from an observer into this child, experiencing the child's life and seeing the world through a child's eyes.

He practiced martial arts alongside the child, comprehending the laws of the arts. He could remember any technique or Secret Manual he saw and understood it instantly.

The Great Gan Dynasty boasts countless outstanding individuals, all of whom are extraordinary and possess unparalleled strength. They take turns guiding this child, imparting all their knowledge and skills.

The child's abilities have grown so rapidly that he has far surpassed those of his peers, and people are full of praise for him.

From birth to growth to martial arts training, this child has always had a smooth and successful life; he is undoubtedly a prodigy.

As he grew up, he became known for his forthright and unrestrained personality, making friends with heroes from all over the world and earning praise from others.

The throne of the Saint Emperor of the Great Gan Dynasty is not hereditary; it has always been held by the virtuous. However, the Twelfth Prince is so outstanding that the Saint Emperor is undoubtedly his.

And so, after a thousand years on the throne, the Saint Emperor abdicated and devoted himself to seclusion and spiritual cultivation.

The Twelfth Prince ascended the throne, becoming the youngest monarch in the history of the Great Gan Dynasty.

In the tenth year of his reign as Saint Emperor, he met the fairy destined for him.

She was an unparalleled beauty, as pure as jade and as gentle as water. She appeared in the Great Gan Dynasty like the bright moon, possessing both beauty and wisdom.

She didn't come from a prominent family; she was from a small sect. But that's precisely why she was so admirable. It was simply unbelievable that a girl from a small sect could have such talent.

That year, the Twelfth Prince was also at the peak of his life. He ruled an ancient country, held great power, and was full of vigor. Among his peers, he was hard to match.

Countless Heavenly Proud Daughter usually treat others with disdain have turned around and pursued him, but he has never been moved by any of them.

Until I met her, a woman as bright as the moon.

Her name is Bai Yueyin.

She was different from them all. Her ordinary background gave her an indescribable charm. She was quiet and considerate, without a trace of arrogance. Instead, she always had a warm and gentle smile on her face.

He and she discussed martial arts and philosophy. Bai Yueyin's knowledge and understanding of martial arts surprised him. After all, she came from an ordinary background, and it was rare for her to have such insight.

And so, without realizing it, deep in his heart, he fell in love with Bai Yueyin. (To be continued~^~)