Chapter 2389: Revived?

Ye Chen was stunned, and Zi Xuan was equally puzzled. Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as she stared at Di Huang for a moment before glancing back at Ye Chen, her expression seeming to ask: Are you sure you destroyed the contract?

This look made Young Master Ye quite unhappy. The way he looked at Zi Xuan also turned sideways, as if to say: Are you sure that destroying the contract would wake up Senior Di Huang?

The two of them said nothing and just kept looking at each other.

Most of the Zhun Di present raised their eyebrows, glancing at Ye Chen and then at Zi Xuan. You two staring at each other like this— are you sure you won't spark some romantic feelings? At least say something!

In the end, Zi Xuan was the one to clear her throat and look away first, turning her gaze back to Di Huang.

Heaven and earth could bear witness: Before Di Huang fell into slumber in ancient times, he had said that destroying the contract would allow him to awaken. Now, in this situation, even she hadn't anticipated it. The contract was already gone, so why was he still asleep?

"No more mumbling in his sleep; it should be normal slumber now."

"The contract may be destroyed, but awakening will likely take time."

The Zhun Di nodded in agreement. Since they couldn't wake Di Huang, all they could do was wait.

One thing was certain: If Di Huang did awaken, he would be furious. A fierce warrior who had fought the Five Emperors alone, only to be schemed against while asleep— how could the Great Accomplishment Sacred Body not be angry? It would shake heaven and earth.

Zi Xuan waved her hand and took Di Huang into her artifact, then suddenly turned and left.

Behind her, the Zhun Di all took a deep breath together. Di Huang would be angry, and they themselves were also simmering with rage. Counting the years, it had been how long since they'd been played like fools like this?

They couldn't blame themselves entirely—who would have thought someone would dare to stir trouble on such sacred ground? Precisely because they never imagined anyone would be so bold, they had all let their guard down.

At that moment, the Zhun Di only wanted Di Huang to wake up quickly.

Then, they could quickly uncover the mysterious woman's origins and have a proper chat with her as a group. They also needed to ask her just who gave her the audacity to scheme against the Great Accomplishment Sacred Body.

"Fu Ya, bring Ren Wang back."

"Bring the Female Sacred Body back as well."

The implications of these words from Donghuang Tai Xin and the Third Shen Jiang were quite clear, and everyone present understood.

As the saying goes, it's easy to dodge an open spear but hard to guard against a hidden arrow—who could guarantee that the mysterious white-robed woman wouldn't target the Female Sacred Body and Ren Wang? Keeping them at Tian Xuan Men was far safer than at Heng Yue. Additionally, the Six Paths of Red Dust must also stay at Tian Xuan Men; their connections were too significant.

Besides that, they needed to station powerful experts on guard, such as Di Ji, Sheng Zun, Jian Shen, and Jian Xian, to remain at Tian Xuan Men and not venture out unless absolutely necessary, to prevent the white-robed woman from returning.

At least, until Di Huang awakened, this vigilance could not be relaxed.

Night fell, and everyone dispersed, their faces all looking rather grim.

Ye Chen, in particular, had a sense of ominous foreboding.

Just who was that white-robed woman, daring to scheme against Di Huang and Da Chu with such madness and boldness? What was her purpose? Wasn't she afraid of Di Huang seeking retribution once he woke?

As he spoke, he turned a corner and entered a peach blossom forest.

Deep in the peach forest, Yu Hua Xian Wang lay quietly on a stone bed, his injuries severe indeed. The wounds had affected his true form, and his primordial spirit fire was dim.

Beside the stone bed stood a graceful figure, dressed in white with white hair, like an exiled immortal untouched by the mortal world, exuding an ancient and desolate aura.

"Jiu Tian Xuan Nu?"

Ye Chen was startled; he wouldn't mistake her.

He still remembered Jiu Tian Xuan Nu vividly. Back in the ancient times when the Hong Huang Clan invaded Da Chu, and he was breaking through to Zhun Di in the Nan Chu Bian Huang, Jiu Tian Xuan Nu had caused chaos—more precisely, it was her physical body controlled by the damned Zhu Xian Jian.

Unfortunately, with Yu Hua Xian Wang guarding her, Zhu Xian Jian failed. Later, after Zhu Xian Jian was defeated and fled into the shattered void, Jiu Tian Xuan Nu's corpse fell into Yu Hua Xian Wang's hands.

Now, seeing the living Jiu Tian Xuan Nu, how could he not be shocked?

"Revived?"

Ye Chen murmured, unable to hide his surprise. It was almost unbelievable.

Thinking of this, he involuntarily activated his Lun Hui Yan to examine Jiu Tian Xuan Nu.

What he saw was accurate: Jiu Tian Xuan Nu was not a corpse but a living person, with cultivation only at the Da Sheng level. Her bloodline was somewhat peculiar, harboring a mysterious power.

"Senior Yu Hua truly has great divine abilities."

Ye Chen sighed with emotion, wondering to himself: Since the Xian Wang could revive Jiu Tian Xuan Nu, could he also revive Mu Liu Qing? It wasn't impossible.

As he watched, suddenly a layer of immortal light enveloped Jiu Tian Xuan Nu.

At this, Ye Chen withdrew his gaze and began rubbing his eyes, blinded and seeing spots.

"Junior Ye Chen, greetings to Senior."

After a few breaths, Young Master Ye finally cupped his hands and bowed, his expression somewhat awkward.

Jiu Tian Xuan Nu said nothing, still standing quietly.

Indeed, she was alive, and her revival was all thanks to Yu Hua Xian Wang. With his heaven-defying abilities, he had nurtured her soul, and Da Cheng Sheng Ti had also lent a hand during the process.

Her revival was sheer luck, solely because a trace of residual thought remained in her corpse. Yu Hua Xian Wang had used that to bring her back, allowing her to reappear in the world after countless eons.

Seeing that Jiu Tian Xuan Nu remained silent, Ye Chen took a small step forward and focused on Yu Hua Xian Wang, trying to discern some clues from his injuries. This was also the purpose of his visit.

Yu Hua Xian Wang's injuries were quite strange, as if inflicted by some unknown force.

Fortunately, his primordial spirit fire hadn't been extinguished, and pure primordial spirit energy was nourishing him. It seemed that Jiu Huang and the Shen Jiang had both come before, using their arts to save him; there was no immediate danger to his life. As for when he might wake, it depended on his own fortune and would likely take some time.

While Ye Chen was observing Yu Hua Xian Wang, Jiu Tian Xuan Nu was observing him. Her indifferent beautiful eyes showed no trace of human emotion, only the aloof pride and coldness of an immortal.

With her insight, she could see Ye Chen's bloodline clearly. Over the years, wandering the mortal world, she had heard the most about Ye Chen, who had created countless myths. His feats even surpassed those of Di Huang.

In other words, if this young Sacred Body reached great accomplishment, he wouldn't be inferior to Di Huang. If his origin were complete, he might even surpass him. The line of the Desolate Ancient Sacred Body was no ordinary group.

Pfft!

As she watched, Ye Chen spat out blood. He had recklessly performed the Zhou Tian evolution, trying to deduce the mysterious white-robed woman through Yu Hua Xian Wang, but he suffered backlash. It wasn't that Zhou Tian wasn't profound enough; it was that the white-robed woman was too powerful. She had anticipated someone would try to deduce her and had erased the traces in advance.

"Don't waste your effort anymore. Wait for Di Huang to wake up; he'll know with a single inquiry."

Jiu Tian Xuan Nu finally spoke, her voice ethereal, like an immortal melody from Jiu You, making one feel dazed upon hearing it.

Ye Chen smiled and wiped the fresh blood from his mouth, curiosity stirring in his heart. What was this woman's seniority that she dared to address the emperor by name? She was probably another ancient figure.

This guess wasn't unfounded. In terms of seniority, she was of the same generation as Dong Hua Empress, and thus also with Di Huang and Yu Hua Xian Wang. For peers, addressing each other by name was fine.

In the end, Young Master Ye left. As he stepped out of the peach forest, he couldn't help but glance back, clearly seeing Jiu Tian Xuan Nu sitting by the stone bed, gently stroking Yu Hua Xian Wang's face. In her clear eyes, besides indifference, there was now a touch of a woman's tenderness.

Another pair!

Ye Chen sighed deeply, slowly withdrawing his gaze, filled with emotion.

The affairs of the heart in this world were truly wondrous.

Yu Hua Xian Wang was fortunate: He had deeply loved Dong Hua Empress but left behind a lifetime of regret. After the vicissitudes of time, another woman now loved him— this must be the legendary fate.

As soon as he exited the peach forest, he saw Hong Chen Xue and Chu Ling Yu.

The two women's faces were still a bit pale. That day, they had nearly been killed by the white-robed woman; only Yu Hua Xian Wang's timely arrival had saved them. They had come specifically to pay their respects to the Xian Wang.

"Don't go in."

Ye Chen's words trailed off as he gradually walked away.

The two women paid no mind and went in anyway.

Soon after, they came out on their own accord. The peach forest was fine as it was; it didn't need extra light bulbs. In such a situation, people with good sense would do better to bring some special products from Da Chu.