HLnovel Chapter 283 is about the Yuanming Realm, where there is no such thing as an afterlife.
Chapter 283 is about the Yuanming Realm, where there is no such thing as an afterlife.
As soon as Xue Lan finished speaking, Yin Shishi couldn't help but speak up.
The woman suddenly grabbed Xue Lan's sleeve: "Are you telling the truth?"
Gong Yuan didn't die. If he didn't die, why didn't he return to his sect for so many years, but instead went to the desolate region...?
Master Chen was also somewhat incredulous. The middle-aged man spoke up, "Xue Lan, you can't just say things like that."
Xue Lan nodded: "What I said is all true. My sister will bring the token to Qing Shui Tai tonight. All the seniors will know when they see it."
Xue Lan's tone was far too certain, and his aura remained calm and undisturbed.
Only Yin Shishi and Long Siyin, who were standing next to the woman, knew that the man's hands, hidden in his wide sleeves, were trembling.
While waiting for Xue Tong to arrive, Yin Shishi couldn't help but speak up:
Why doesn't he come back?
Xue Lan didn't know.
Yin Shishi's words immediately brought Xue Lan back to many years ago.
It was just a small mission to eliminate harmful monsters, but none of the disciples who went out with Gong Yuan returned.
Xue Lan didn't know how Gong Yuan had managed to resist the demonic poison, survive, and retain his consciousness.
However, he was certain that none of the peach trees depicted in the Five Peach Painting had survived.
The long silence was agonizing. Xue Tong's escape speed couldn't match Xue Lan's Void Stepping. Two full hours passed before the cave entrance opened again, and Xue Lan saw Xue Tong, panting but full of energy.
The girl entered the cave and, in front of everyone present, raised the object in her hand.
Xue Lan slowly stepped forward and took the pendant from the girl's hand.
"There are some decorations on this pendant. Please open it when I am ready."
Using her spiritual power, Xue Lan slowly slid a complex pattern onto the small pendant.
A warm, earthy-yellow glow flashed by, and a gentle, clear voice echoed within the cave:
"Lanlan, it's been a long time."
Gong Yuan had foreseen it all. He not only foresaw the children's chance of survival, but also that the one who would break the seal would be Xue Lan.
After this gentle greeting, the pendant suddenly floated into the air, unfurling a huge map in mid-air. It was densely covered with the demon race's forces scattered throughout the wasteland.
The Supreme Elder of the War Puppet Palace was the first to stand up: "As expected of my Immortal Sect's good child, with this blueprint, I will go and destroy the Demon Clan's lair tomorrow!"
Lord Yuehua nodded slowly, and the old woman looked at Xue Lan and said, "Xiaoxiao, you have really made a great contribution this time."
Xue Lan smiled faintly: "It was Senior Brother Gong who risked his life in the Demon Realm, and it was Junior Brother Ling who lost his life in the Desolate Region."
"The soldiers are the ones charging into battle, while the poor, unfortunate women are the ones suffering."
"Compared to him, Xue Lan is nothing but... a despicable person!"
Looking at the detailed map in mid-air, Xue Lan suddenly lost interest in strategizing.
"Gentlemen, with this map, this old woman will personally make the trip," said Daoist Yuehua.
Just as Yin Shishi was about to say something, she saw the woman in black beside her slowly take a step forward.
Xue Lan bowed deeply to Daoist Yuehua, her voice filled with determination: "Senior, Xue Lan humbly requests to accompany you."
Yin Shishi was a little surprised.
Having known Xue Lan for so many years, this was only the second time she had heard him volunteer to go to the battlefield.
The first time was when the seniors planned to use Ji Jinjin and others as bait to lure the Demon Lord Xuan Shuo.
But this time...
The person she saved was neither her junior brother or sister nor her friend.
Yin Shishi smiled with satisfaction, and she, Long Siyin, and Ji Jinjin spoke at the same time: "This junior is also willing to go."
Lord Yuehua smiled, his tone full of satisfaction and pride: "Truly worthy of being the contemporary prodigy of my Yuanming Lower Realm."
"Then let them all go and kill them all without leaving a single one alive."
The old woman's carefree tone as she spoke belonged to the stunningly talented female immortal of yesteryear, and also to the Moonflower Granny who had endured countless sufferings.
The tragedy that happened at Jiangyun Sect must never be allowed to happen again.
"Why did you suddenly want to save someone?"
As they emerged from the cave, Yin Shishi looked at the person beside her and asked.
Xue Lan paused for a moment.
"Shishi, I have seen many things in the human world."
For years, the embroidery has been exquisite, featuring not only flowers, birds, and animals, but also sunsets and night rains.
After years of painstaking effort, even if I am left all alone in the world, I will still fight for a better future for our country.
For many years, the father and daughter of Linyun County have weathered storms together, working hand in hand, regardless of whether fate has brought them together.
Even in death, the compassionate City God still strives to deliver a message; the unwilling Black Carp transforms into a dragon in the rain to protect the people on both sides of the strait…
This mortal world has taught Xue Lan too many lessons.
Make her admire human kindness and compassion, and make her accept the way of the emperor.
A chivalrous spirit, a tender-hearted heroine, the spirits of mountains and rivers—it's all part of our duty.
All of this was taught to Xue Lan by the human world.
Human realm and Xuanhuang Sect, as well as the group of friends around her who, despite their words of disdain, unconditionally help her.
Little by little... he gave Xue Lan his heart.
The woman, standing below the Clear Water Terrace, suddenly burst out laughing: "Master...you've won."
The demonic heart cultivates the path! The demonic heart cultivates the path!
Even Xue Lan didn't know what was going on, but when she turned around, she already remembered everyone in her heart.
Ling Yuanzi's seemingly ridiculous plan was simply to send her through the human world, which completely transformed the Wolf King, who was burdened with karma.
Xue Lan exclaimed inwardly, "This is truly unheard of!"
"Shishi!"
Xue Lan spoke softly, her voice incredibly gentle:
"I love the world, I love the vibrant and lively atmosphere of everyday life."
"I like the six sects and twelve schools, and I like those seniors and disciples."
"I still like you guys, I like you friends who always believe in me."
“I love Yuanmingjie, even though it’s just a thatched hut that could collapse at any moment.”
"Xue Lan may never find her own path in her lifetime, but I also have things I want to do."
The woman's voice was unwavering: "For the sake of the Yuanming Realm, Xue Lan has no interest in the afterlife."
Xue Lan's words traveled far and wide, reaching not only Yin Shishi and others nearby, but also Xu Qizhou, Cui Wuzhuhe, and others in the distance.
"Can we stop being so mushy? Come on, let's forge a top-grade spiritual weapon and see how strong we are."
Hearing Xu Qizhou's voice, Xue Lan fell silent.
After a while, Xue Lan heard a fragmented response.
A woman busy with official duties in Fuyang City, and Xu Qinghe standing atop a mountain in Xuanhuang Cave.
A sword-wielding man stands atop a broken ravine, along with a clever little fox and her silly master.
A series of voices slowly rose up.
He didn't say much, just two words, but they were incredibly firm and incredibly gentle:
"Likewise!"
For the Yuan and Ming dynasties, there is no such thing as an afterlife, and neither am I!