An Encounter with the Tsundere Immortal Lady Chapter 47

The hem of the robes, vaguely visible within the jade, was still fluttering, just like three days ago, without any change. If not for the sunlight streaming in from the small window at the top of the room, one might truly not perceive the passage of time.
Lin Wuxi’s lips were a little dry. Prolonged mental concentration made her body need to replenish energy even more, but she just picked up the nearby flask, took a small sip, and once again stared at the jade pendant in front. She wasn’t deliberately torturing herself; rather, she hadn’t actually noticed her body’s discomfort.
“Wuxi, I didn’t bring you here to watch you torture yourself.” A sigh suddenly appeared in the air, directly entering her mind, making it impossible for her to discern the direction of the speaker.
“Senior Sister! Is that you?” Lin Wuxi, who had been listless, suddenly perked up. Before she could even fully confirm Senior Sister’s safety, Lin Wuxi jumped up from where she sat.
“Yes, it’s me, Wuxi. I’m back.” The voice, as cold and clear as ever, now carried a hint of a smile.
The light from the giant jade pendant gradually dimmed. When all the light disappeared, a figure appeared before Lin Wuxi’s eyes. She couldn’t see clearly where the figure came from, but it was as if it was supposed to be there, as if it had been there since time immemorial.
The figure was still the same as before, but the feeling she gave was completely different. Before, she was the supreme Immortal Lord, the one who held real power in the Immortal Realm, an existence everyone looked up to. But now, all her radiance seemed to have been completely withdrawn in an instant. Standing there, she just smiled faintly, no longer possessing that previous unapproachable, supreme majesty. She was just like an ordinary woman. Of course, this was discounting her extraordinarily beautiful appearance.
Yet, it was precisely this ordinary aura that exuded an incomparably unique sense of ancientness, as if this woman had existed since the origin of the universe and would continue to exist with the universe until eternity.
And at this moment, that figure was smilingly looking at her, reached out her hands, and pulled the dazedly standing young figure into her embrace.
The plaza before the Nine Heavens Immortal Palace’s gates was still filled with overlapping palaces, shining with brilliant and varied light. Unlike its usual tranquility, the plaza was now filled with bright and lively music, so loud it could even drown out the bustling voices in the plaza.
Today was the final battle of the Nine Heavens Immortal Palace’s grand assembly. On this day, the Nine Heavens Immortal Palace would select its most outstanding young talents to replenish its ranks with new blood. This was a grand event that all young cultivators in the Immortal Realm looked forward to!
Every face was beaming with excited smiles. And the young people who had finally passed through many trials to enter this final grand assembly were filled with longing and irrepressible excitement. Youngsters are all full of vigor and ambition, with limitless expectations for the future. When they finally stood on this land they had dreamed of, how could they not be thrilled?
At this moment, the sun had just peeked half its head over the horizon, and the entire Nine Heavens Immortal Palace was enveloped in a pale golden light. Soon, this grand assembly, closely watched by everyone from the most noble and powerful Immortals in the Immortal Realm to ordinary cultivators who had not yet reached the Immortal stage, would finally begin. And they would finally be able to see the Immortal Lord!
“Immortal Fei Huai has arrived!” A sharp voice pierced the air, reaching the ears of everyone present.
“Immortal Meng Ming has arrived!” Before the crowd could react to why Immortal Fei Huai, who managed one of the three main cities, was here, a second announcement once again cut through the Nine Heavens Immortal Palace.
“Immortal Ji Bing has arrived!” Following that, came the third announcement.
Although the Nine Heavens Immortal Palace’s grand assembly held a low status in the Immortal Realm, it was ultimately just a stage for the annual competition. How could it warrant the presence of the three most influential Immortal Venerables, second only to the Immortal Lord? In fact, to avoid any suspicion, these three Immortal Venerables rarely even met with Immortal Lord Siyin. So why would all three of them come to the Immortal Pavilion now?
And considering that Immortal Lord Siyin had also recently visited one of the three main cities where preliminary selections were being held, many faces showed a thoughtful expression. It seemed the competition among these young immortals at this Grand Assembly was likely the main event.
All sorts of speculations would eventually be answered when they appeared. Thus, when the bell announcing the start of the Grand Assembly rang, everyone held their breath and stared intently at the highest seat.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths passed. The bell had already rung. In the past, to show the importance he placed on the Grand Assembly, Immortal Lord Siyin would personally appear. But now, the Grand Assembly had begun, yet the Immortal Lord had not arrived.
Just as many expressions turned grim, a figure suddenly appeared on the empty seat. Thousands of immortals stood in the square, but like Lin Wuxi, none of them could clearly see the figure’s trajectory. It was as if in the blink of an eye, the person was simply there.
However, even if they had truly appeared in the blink of an eye, some among the thousands present were capable of discerning their path of movement.
“Greetings, Immortal Lord.” Even though everyone was incredibly astonished, upon seeing the person’s appearance clearly, their bodies reacted before their minds could process, and they immediately bowed in salute.
But, something felt off. Those who could cultivate to the immortal realms were all intelligent individuals. Connecting this to the arrival of the three main city lords, some had already guessed that something significant was likely happening in the Immortal Realm.
“I am here today, first, to watch this final Nine Heavens Immortal Palace’s grand assembly,” Yu Huang began, “and second, to announce a piece of news to everyone: I have successfully broken through to the Immortal Emperor realm and will hold the Emperor Conferment Ceremony in Qiankun Hall tomorrow.” Her gaze swept lightly over the thousands below the steps, yet her eyes did not seem to register the dense crowd; she was looking out at the entire Immortal Realm.
“Immortal Venerable Fei Huai, Immortal Venerable Meng Ming, and Immortal Venerable Ji Bing shall henceforth follow the Immortal Emperor and be integrated into the Nine Heavens Immortal Palace!” The three Immortal Venerables then stepped out from the crowd and were the first to kneel before the newly proclaimed Immortal Emperor Siyin.
“We too are willing to follow Immortal Emperor Siyin and pledge our utmost loyalty!” In a great wave, the thousands of immortals in the square all knelt, expressing their allegiance to Yu Huang.
“Rise. For today, I am already the Immortal Emperor. However, let all official matters wait for discussion until tomorrow.” Yu Huang’s voice, for some reason, carried a hint of melancholy.
The greater the power, the heavier the responsibility. This day has finally arrived. It’s just that, in my heart, there’s still something… or someone… I can’t let go of. She tilted her head slightly, her gaze falling on the smiling, green-clad figure beside her. An almost imperceptible sadness flickered in her eyes.
In Yu Huang’s bedchamber, Lin Wuxi followed closely behind her, the corners of her lips unconsciously curving into a smile. Her Senior Sister… she truly is unlike anyone else. What no one could achieve in tens of millions of years, my Senior Sister has finally done it.
“Wuxi,” Yu Huang suddenly stopped walking and asked Lin Wuxi, who was behind her, without turning around. “Tomorrow is the day of my imperial conferment. What are your thoughts on Li Yu?”
“Well…” Lin Wuxi hesitated. Back then, she had gone along with Immortal Venerable Huiyu’s plan, taking that Emotion Severing Pill and pretending its effects made her fall for Li Yu. It was all just to get closer to her Senior Sister, who had been unwilling to acknowledge her. Now that Senior Sister had accepted her, should she tell her the truth about all this?
If I confess, and Senior Sister has been misunderstanding all this time that I also like that Li Yu, what would happen?
Thinking this, Lin Wuxi resolved to confess everything she had done during this period to her Senior Sister. She would even confess her feelings, regardless of whether her Senior Sister could accept such a love.
“Senior Sister,” Lin Wuxi had just begun to speak when Yu Huang stopped her. Yu Huang gazed at Lin Wuxi with deep fondness, her eyes slowly tracing every inch of Lin Wuxi’s face, yet the words she spoke were incredibly cruel: “Junior Sister Wuxi, I remember you once spoke of Li Yu. It seems he has admired you for a long time as well. Tomorrow is an auspicious day; why don’t you two get married then?”
“What!” Lin Wuxi felt as if her head had been struck a heavy blow; she swayed, struggling to remain standing. Staring at her Senior Sister, she simply couldn’t believe those words had come from her lips.
“Junior Sister, Li Yu is very good, and he seems quite compatible with you. If you two can marry soon, I would also be at ease.” Yu Huang spoke calmly, yet her gentle words were like the sharpest swords in the world, each sentence piercing Lin Wuxi’s heart.
“Senior Sister, the one I truly love is—” Lin Wuxi fought back the tears welling in her eyes and cried out to Yu Huang, desperate to declare her true feelings.
“Don’t say any more!” Yu Huang interrupted Lin Wuxi, her voice somewhat strained. She clenched her fists and said, “If you love someone else and are unwilling to marry Li Yu, then as your Senior Sister, I have no grounds to force you. But I see that Li Yu is a fine, talented man, and quite a good match for you. If you two do marry, I will sincerely bless you.”
“I’m tired. I’m going to rest now. You should also return.” With these words, Yu Huang turned and left without a backward glance, not allowing Lin Wuxi to see her expression.
And so, Lin Wuxi was left standing alone in a daze, unable to comprehend how things had come to this. The floor of the hall was cold. The smooth tiles had been swept immaculately clean, so clean that as she slowly sank to the ground, she could clearly see her own reflection.
The reflection on the bright floor showed a figure dressed in green, her face possessing an elegant and extreme beauty, yet it was now marred by two streams of tears, creating a picture of utter desolation.
Just a short while ago, Senior Sister’s bright smile seemed to linger before my eyes; the warmth of her embrace had barely faded. So why? Why did that person suddenly feel so incredibly distant now?
Does she know about my… unconventional feelings? Is it because she’s disgusted by them that she deliberately said those things? I… I’ve really made Senior Sister hate me.
Lin Wuxi gave a self-deprecating laugh. To think I actually harbored the ridiculous hope that Senior Sister might like me back. Humans… Is it because we are capable of self-awareness, of knowing our own place, that we are considered human?
Thinking such thoughts, Lin Wuxi tried her best to console herself, but the tears still flowed uncontrollably. Sobbing, she unsteadily rose to her feet, her slender figure appearing utterly alone.
Senior Sister, since you are unwilling to accept me, then I will do as you wish and keep my distance. I will only watch you from afar.