More than five hundred years ago, on the eve of Great Yan's founding, the previous dynasty collapsed, the Five Barbarians plunged the Central Plains into chaos, and the Nine Nether Demon Sect brought calamity upon the world. Ji, the Martial Saint, rose from humble beginnings and helped Emperor Taizu pick up the pieces and establish Great Yan.
Together with the Pure Moon Convent, he drove out the Five Barbarians and crushed the Nine Nether Demon Sect. Afterward, the Nine Nether Demon Sect gradually fell apart, splintering into numerous branches.
Later, the Pure Moon Convent withdrew from worldly affairs. It next emerged more than two hundred years ago, during the Wuzong Revival, and now it had appeared once again.
After hearing Lin Ziwei's explanation and recalling how upright and radiant Su Qingwan's true essence had felt during their fight, Zhao Feng believed most of it. Su Qingwan was probably indeed a disciple of the Pure Moon Convent.
As the River God Festival approached, a song began circulating among the people of the three counties, including Big Stone County.
Red lotuses bloom, dark clouds depart,
The Holy Mother descends to save suffering hearts.
Pure Mystery walks the Way, sword at her side,
Keeping our people safe as the years glide.
The lotus heart is kind, its light fills the land,
Demons retreat, all rejoice hand in hand.
An immortal bond, through the ages passed,
We thank her sacred grace for peace that lasts.
Throughout the three counties, children sang this nursery rhyme in every street and alley. Gradually, it spread among the people and became a folk song.
"True Person Qingxuan is the Red Lotus Holy Mother's disciple! She's her emissary in the mortal world."
"The Holy Mother sent her disciple, True Person Qingxuan, here to establish a temple and save us!"