Heavenwater Abyss

Time flew like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, a year had passed.

That day, Snow Fairy officially emerged from seclusion. The moment she pushed open the door, she saw the maid waiting outside with Yan Chihuo.

Seeing at a glance that Yan Chihuo was merely at the peak of the early Tribulation Stage, she could not help feeling somewhat disappointed. Yan Chihuo's performance, in his Void Spider form, during the battle for Heavenwater Abyss entry slots a year ago had astonished her. Thus, she had long hoped deep down that Yan Chihuo would create another miracle.

Snow Fairy secretly mocked herself. "My heart is too greedy, like a snake trying to swallow an elephant. Advancing to the late Tribulation Stage myself was already exceedingly difficult, yet I still foolishly hoped this Void Spider could advance as well."

She said to the maid, "Today, I am going to take part in the Heavenwater Abyss trial. You should cultivate diligently at home too. Once I return with the Nine-Petaled Purple-Gold Lotus, you will be able to remain in the palace forever, and our status will be vastly different."

The maid said, "May Your Highness return victorious at the first stroke!"

Snow Fairy nodded. "Good. Give me the Spirit-Nurturing Pills."

The maid said, "Reporting to Your Highness, the Spirit-Nurturing Pills have been used up."

"Used up?" Snow Fairy raised a brow. "This Void Spider could not possibly have needed so many Spirit-Nurturing Pills. Who did you give the remaining pills to?"

The maid hurriedly replied, "Your Highness, this Void Spider ate all of those Spirit-Nurturing Pills."

Snow Fairy froze. "This Void Spider ate them all? How is that possible?"

The maid hastily said, "It is true, Your Highness. Think about it—I have followed you for so many years. When have