The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 718 Letter from the Immortal Realm

The dim morning light filtered through the cracks in the cave, casting a shadow over Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, as if draping them in a golden veil. After a series of fierce battles, the two had a rare moment of peace. Yun Yao sat on the ground, absorbed in studying the new system's functions, while Chu Mochen closed his eyes, regulating his breathing and recovering his depleted spiritual energy.

Suddenly, a brilliant light blazed outside the cave. A dazzling golden streak, like a falling star, shot straight into the cave, stirring the surrounding spiritual energy. Chu Mochen was the first to become alert, his eyes suddenly opening. With a flash of brilliance, he teleported to the cave entrance and, raising his hand, caught the streak of light. As the light faded, a letter burning with immortal fire appeared in his palm. The immortal fire danced and flickered, emitting a mysterious and majestic aura, as if announcing its extraordinary origins.

The moment Chu Mochen took the letter, his expression changed slightly, his brows furrowed, and a solemn look flashed in his eyes. Seeing this, Yun Yao moved lightly to his side, asking softly, "What's wrong? Has something happened in the Immortal Realm?" Chu Mochen handed her the letter and said solemnly, "This is a message from the Immortal Realm's 'Yuxu Palace.' They've discovered the traces of the Youyue Saint and mentioned..." Yun Yao took the letter and scanned it. It read, "The Lotus Heart Host has appeared in the world, and there's hope for the restoration of the Heavenly Dao." It was signed by the Palace Master of Yuxu Palace, one of the survivors of the Divine Court.

Upon seeing these words, Yun Yao's heart trembled, and a multitude of thoughts flooded her mind. She couldn't help but recall the future scene she had witnessed in Siming Palace—repairing the Heavenly Dao required gathering the "Three Thousand Law Fragments," and Saint Youyue held the most crucial of these, the "Law of Slaughter." This fragment held the safety of the entire cultivation world, and indeed, the myriad worlds. Now that the letter from the Immortal Realm mentioned this, the situation must have become even more urgent.

Yun Yao raised her eyes, gazing at the clear yet shrouded sky outside the cave, and muttered to herself, "Why did the Immortal Realm send this letter now? Do they sincerely wish to join forces with us to fight against the Holy Maiden Youyue, or do they have other plans..." Chu Mochen shook his head slightly, his expression grim. "The Immortal Realm stood by and watched the destruction of the Divine Court, and now suddenly expressed their goodwill. It's hard to believe. But since they mentioned the Holy Maiden Youyue, we can't let this clue go."

Just as the two were discussing, the mechanical voice of the system suddenly rang in Yun Yao's mind: "A key plot trigger point has been detected. Host, please note that the letter from the fairy world may be a key factor in promoting the main task. It is recommended to understand it in depth and obtain more information, which may unlock new permissions and hidden tasks." Yun Yao's heart moved, and she looked at Chu Mochen, and they both saw determination in each other's eyes.

"In that case, we must respond with caution." Yun Yao took a deep breath and carefully put the letter away. "The forces in the immortal world are complex and intricate, and the Yuxu Palace is even more unfathomable. This time, we must proceed with caution." Chu Mochen nodded in agreement and held her hand. The warmth in his palm conveyed strength: "Don't be afraid. I'm by your side. No matter what conspiracy or trickery it may be, we will face it together."

After a brief rest, the two decided to set off for the Immortal Realm. They soared into the air on their swords, their radiant blades piercing the sky as they sped towards the Immortal Realm. Along the way, Yun Yao's heart sank, her mind reeling as she replayed the past—from her initial ignorance upon crossing over, to her acquaintance with Chu Mochen, to her involvement in the simmering feud between the Divine Court and the Blood Demon Sect. Every step had been filled with hardship and challenges. Now, she was about to embark on this new and uncharted territory of the Immortal Realm. The road ahead was uncertain, yet she had no choice but to move forward.

Halfway through their journey, the clouds ahead suddenly surged violently, as if a vast army were galloping through them. Chu Mochen's eyes glared, and he warned, "Be careful, something's happening!" As soon as he finished speaking, several dark shadows shot out from the clouds. They were a group of demon cultivators clad in black robes, shrouded in demonic energy. The leading demon cultivator was tall, with a ferocious face, holding a glowing demonic halberd. Upon seeing Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, he burst into laughter. "Hahaha, I was just worried I couldn't find you. Hand over the 'Lotus Heart Host' obediently, and I'll spare your lives!"

Yun Yao snorted coldly, her beautiful eyes gleaming with murderous intent. "Wishful thinking! Today, I will make sure you, the demon cultivators, have no chance of returning!" With that, she waved her hand, and a silver lotus seal appeared on her palm. Light blossomed, and streams of lotus-petal-shaped spiritual energy roared out, sweeping towards the demon cultivators. Chu Mochen also drew his sword, the power of the Holy Son surging. Every strike of his sword seemed to rend the heavens. The sword energy crisscrossed, resonating with Yun Yao's spiritual power, forming an impenetrable attack net.

Seeing this, the demon cultivators didn't retreat. Instead, they charged forward with increasing frenzy, chanting incantations and unleashing strange magical powers. For a moment, the air was ablaze with light, explosions echoed, and the battle reached a fever pitch. Yun Yao's gaze was resolute, and she moved nimbly across the battlefield, wielding the Lotus Heart Technique to its fullest potential, constantly neutralizing the demon cultivators' attacks while searching for their weaknesses.

As the two sides reached a stalemate, Yun Yao keenly sensed a subtle surge of magical power behind the demon cultivators' formation, seemingly controlling the situation. Her eyes flashed, and she whispered to Chu Mochen, "That demon cultivator leader in the rear is likely the key. Let's attack him together!" Chu Mochen understood, and the two exchanged glances before simultaneously unleashing their most powerful attacks. The silver lotus seal on Yun Yao's palm shone brightly, converging into a piercing silver beam. Chu Mochen's sword, entwined with the golden power of the Son of the Divine Court, transformed into a roaring golden dragon. The two merged, charging towards the demon cultivator leader.

The demonic leader, terrified, tried to dodge, but was too late. He was struck by the powerful force and instantly reduced to ashes. Without their leader, the demonic cultivators immediately fell into disarray, scattering like birds and beasts. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen withdrew their attacks and stood still. Although they had repelled the demonic cultivators, they had also lost a considerable amount of spiritual energy. After a moment of rest, they continued their journey towards the immortal realm.

After many twists and turns, the outline of the celestial realm finally emerged in the distance. It was a dreamlike wonderland, shrouded in ethereal clouds and dotted with jade-like buildings, exuding a sacred and solemn aura. However, Yun Yao felt no admiration for it, knowing full well that this seemingly beautiful celestial realm was actually full of undercurrents.

As they approached the entrance to the Immortal Realm, two guards dressed in white, bearing the appearance of immortals, blocked their path. Their gazes were icy as they scrutinized Yun Yao and Chu Mochen. The lead guard spoke coldly, "Who are you? This is a restricted area of the Immortal Realm. No trespassing!" Chu Mochen stepped forward and bowed, saying, "I'm Chu Mochen. This is Miss Yun Yao. We've been summoned by the Palace Master of Yuxu Palace to discuss an important matter." The guard frowned slightly, as if verifying the information. After a moment, he stepped aside and said, "Go in. Don't cause trouble in the Immortal Realm."

Entering the immortal realm, Yun Yao felt a spiritual energy so dense it was practically tangible, as if every breath absorbed the essence of heaven and earth. However, the gazes from those around her made her feel even more oppressive. Immortals sized them up with curiosity, fear, and indifference, while whispers could be heard faintly.

Led by a fairy child, they arrived at the Jade Void Palace. The palace stood majestically, with winding white jade steps ascending. Carved dragons and phoenixes adorned the palace gates, exuding an air of ancient majesty. Upon reaching the palace gates, the Jade Void Palace Master, accompanied by a group of elders, emerged to greet them. Dressed in a golden robe and crowned with a jade crown, his face amiable yet enigmatic. His gaze fell on the lotus seal between Yun Yao's brows, a complex expression flashing in his eyes. He bowed and smiled, "I appreciate your presence, Host Lianxin. I apologize for not welcoming you."

Yun Yao bowed slightly and returned the greeting, saying, "Palace Master, you are very polite. I believe you already know the reason for my visit. I hope you will be frank with me regarding the Holy Maiden Youyue." The Palace Master nodded and stepped aside to lead the way. "Please enter the hall to discuss the details." Everyone entered the hall and took their seats, guests and hosts. The hall was lavishly decorated. The walls were inlaid with various rare gems, emitting a soft glow. In the center, a huge magic circle shimmered with light, seemingly containing endless mysteries.

The Palace Master waved his hand to dismiss the attendants, and spoke solemnly: "To be honest with you two, my spies in the immortal world have discovered that Saint Youyue has been frequently appearing in various realms recently, and seems to be planning a shocking conspiracy. The fragments of the 'Law of Killing' in her hand are becoming more and more powerful. If she succeeds, the three realms may be devastated." Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, and both saw the worry in each other's eyes.

"Does the Palace Master know her next plan?" Chu Mochen pressed. The Palace Master shook his head and sighed, "We haven't fully understood yet, but it's speculated that she's very likely collecting more fragments of the laws in an attempt to completely control the Heavenly Dao. Now, we can only place our hopes on the Lotus Heart Host. With your special connection to the Heavenly Dao, we can prevent this catastrophe." Yun Yao gently stroked the lotus seal between her eyebrows, pondering inwardly. While the words of the Immortal Realm seemed sincere, past grudges made her hesitant to believe them completely.

As they spoke, a sudden commotion erupted outside the hall. Yun Yao and the others rose to investigate, only to find a group of immortals gathered outside, pointing and talking at the sky. Yun Yao looked up, only to see a streak of blood-red light piercing the peaceful sky of the immortal realm, like a hideous scar. Within that blood-red light, the figure of the Holy Maiden Youyue emerged, letting out a piercing, wild laugh. "Yuxu Palace, do you think you can stop me by finding the Lotus Heart Host? Today, I'll show you how powerful I am!"

With that, a burst of bloody light exploded, transforming into countless bloody auras that swept towards Yuxu Palace. The Palace Master of Yuxu Palace's face changed drastically, and he shouted, "Elders, listen up! Form a defensive formation!" The elders quickly took action, casting a powerful defensive formation above Yuxu Palace. With a flicker of light, it countered the bloody aura.

Seeing this, Yun Yao unhesitatingly channeled her spiritual energy, her silver lotus seal radiating brilliantly as she joined the defensive formation. She unleashed the Lotus Heart Technique, channeling purifying energy into the formation, weakening the encroaching bloody evil spirit. Chu Mochen, similarly, was enveloped in the power of the Holy Son, brandishing his sword, shattering the approaching bloody evil spirits one by one.

With everyone's concerted efforts, the bloody aura was gradually repelled. Seeing the situation was dire, Youyue Saint snorted coldly, her figure fading into the bloody light, disappearing. Yun Yao gazed at her departure, her beautiful eyes frost-covered. "This Youyue Saint is becoming increasingly arrogant. We must find her lair as soon as possible and completely destroy her."

The Jade Void Palace Master wiped the sweat from her forehead and said gratefully, "Thanks to the assistance of Host Lianxin and Saint Chu today, our Jade Void Palace would be in danger. You two have been exhausted from the journey. Please rest first. We will discuss the follow-up matters later." Yun Yao nodded slightly and followed Chu Mochen and the fairy boy to the designated accommodations. Along the way, she remained cautious, knowing that the showdown with Saint Youyue had only just begun, and that the waters of the fairy world were far deeper than she had imagined...

Arriving at her residence, Yun Yao dismissed everyone and sat alone by the window, gazing at the ethereal scenery outside, lost in thought. She knew the Immortal Realm might be a helping hand, or perhaps harboring hidden agendas. The heavy responsibility of restoring the Heavenly Dao, shouldered by her, could not afford to be careless. At this moment, the System's voice rang out again: "Host, after this battle, your awakening of the Heavenly Dao consciousness has accelerated. If you can acquire more power from the Immortal Realm, it will greatly benefit your subsequent breakthroughs. However, proceed with caution and be wary of potential threats from the Immortal Realm."

Yun Yao took a deep breath and secretly made up her mind. No matter how thorny the road ahead, she would work hand in hand with Chu Mochen to protect the myriad worlds, restore the way of heaven, and let all the haze dissipate in the dawn. Outside the window, the fairy wind was still blowing, but it could not blow away the determination and perseverance in her heart. A thrilling journey to the fairyland had just begun...