Ancient Immortal Green Lady

Nineleaf Grass floated beneath the cosmic river of stars, its slender stem bearing nine leaves etched with mysterious patterns. It was enigmatic and elegant.

"Dong."

A soft sound came from nowhere as the Nineleaf Grass, radiating the power of the origin of life, swayed gently. Ripples spread outward, carrying an ancient aura tempered by untold years.

An illusory figure gradually appeared before it.

A woman floated curled up before the Nineleaf Grass, her delicate hands clasped around her jade-like shins, a pair of exquisite bare feet showing beneath her openwork green skirt. Her breathtaking face, sculpted by heaven and earth, was serene yet regal, and her long hair fell over her shoulders like a river of stars.

Red threads pierced the void and entered this tranquil world, bringing two uninvited guests. They seemed to disturb her peace; her long lashes fluttered, and she opened flawless eyes that held an entire galaxy.

"..."

As the woman before the Nineleaf Grass opened her eyes, the old man and the young woman who had entered both fell into a prolonged silence.

A flicker of wariness crossed Blue Ancestor's kindly face.

He had spent his entire life inheriting the previous Dao Ancestor's responsibilities and evading the world's pursuit. To all living beings, the greater part of the world's Great Daos contained within him made him the greatest treasure of all. He had seen immortals and heard their stories. Most immortals these days behaved themselves.

The previous Dao Ancestor had told him that when the immortals returned to power, the Dao Ancestor's duties would come to an end. At first, he had scoffed. His tremendous strength made him arrogant; every Dao he acquired advanced his strength another step, and he was certain he had nothing to fear from a Great Emperor. But after encountering a