An Encounter with the Tsundere Immortal Lady Chapter 51

In the Wanhen Sect, nestled among the mountains, on Liuguang Peak—one of the five main peaks surrounded by nine lesser peaks—the sounds of sword practice rose and fell in the early morning. Looking closer, those practicing in neat formations in the square were not wearing Wanhen Sect’s disciple uniforms, but rather some rather peculiar attire.
This group’s attire was predominantly black. The reason for saying “predominantly” was because the colors of some outfits were truly quite strange. But the reason their attire was described as peculiar wasn’t just because of these unusual colors, but even more so because of the styles of their clothes.
Bare chests, black cloth wraps, and hooded cloaks were relatively normal. Some went even further, hanging several crystal skulls on themselves, the skulls’ expressions varying between crying and laughing. There were also various cultivators who had attached tails made of unknown materials to themselves, wielded crystals as if they were flying swords, or wore giant ox-head masks. Even though they seemed to be practicing sword riding techniques very seriously, it still gave off an air of a pandemonium of demons.
If she didn’t know they were demonic cultivators, Lin Wuxi would have truly wanted to shout, “Hey! What fiends dare to act so presumptuously here!”
But Lin Wuxi ultimately didn’t shout. Shaking her head, Lin Wuxi landed directly in front of a nine-year-old child with pigtails sticking straight up, and said to them, “Little Nine, come with me. I have something to discuss with you.”
The young child called ‘Little Nine’ blinked and pointed at themself, “Are you talking to me?”
“Who else could it be?” Time was pressing. Lin Wuxi had no time to chat here. She grabbed their hand and started to lead them away.
‘Little Nine’ exaggeratedly stepped back, yelling, “Hey, Auntie! Men and women should not touch hands directly! How did you recognize me?”
It actually had the nerve to ask how she recognized it? Lin Wuxi was so astonished she gasped. She pointed to the nine giant black dragon heads sewn onto ‘Little Nine’s’ collar with cloth and said, “You’re wearing this and you have the audacity to ask how I recognized you?”
The commotion here attracted the attention of the demonic cultivators. Someone came over and asked, “King, what’s wrong? Do you need help?”
‘Little Nine’ waved a small hand, feigning maturity, and said solemnly, “It’s nothing, just an old friend reunited. You all continue practicing your swordsmanship well. Don’t forget what I said.”
“Mountain King, let’s go.” As soon as those words were spoken, Lin Wuxi whisked ‘Little Nine’ far away. I really don’t know how the dragon who instantly defeated a group of demonic cultivators when we first met turned into this.
On a small, sparsely populated peak in Wanhen Sect, Lin Wuxi set up several restrictions around them before saying to the child-like ‘Little Nine’, “How has your recovery been during this time?”
‘Little Nine’ waved its arms and replied, “Beyond your imagination.”
Lin Wuxi nodded and said, “Since that’s the case, come with me to the Immortal Realm. The agreement we made in the Nether Realm can now be fulfilled.”
Back then, in the Nether Realm, Lin Wuxi had said, “One day, I will break free from the hand of fate, change my predestined destiny. At that time, I hope you can help me.”
“Is it that time already?” In the cold wind, the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon smiled freely, its dark eyes filled with determination. This should have been a grand and weathered scene, but unfortunately, it was completely ruined by that nine-year-old child’s appearance.
“Aren’t you going to see your old friends?” the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon asked. After this departure, who knew if there would be another chance to return to the cultivation world. Wasn’t Lin Wuxi going to say goodbye?
“There’s no time…” Lin Wuxi also wanted to see those three. She originally thought there would be a chance, but time was pressing, and she couldn’t afford any delays. I just hope they can live well.
At the Wanhen Sect’s gate, the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon was swiftly carrying Lin Wuxi towards the underwater secret realm when they saw three figures there. It was precisely Qi Chun and the other two, whom Lin Wuxi longed to see but had no time to visit. Upon seeing Lin Wuxi, the three figures immediately lit up with joy, “We heard you were at Wanhen Sect and rushed to the sect gate immediately! We hoped we could really see you! What exactly happened during this time? Are you doing well?”
Seeing them, Lin Wuxi was also very happy. The cultivation of the three had progressed significantly during this time, which made Lin Wuxi feel much more at ease.
“Don’t just stand there, let’s walk and talk.” Lin Wuxi also took them onto her flying sword. Only on this swift journey could she exchange a few words with the three of them.
“To think Senior Sister Yu Huang is actually an Immortal Lord from the Immortal Realm! But it’s no wonder; with someone like her, we knew she would never be ordinary.” After hearing Lin Wuxi recount the recent events, the three of them were quite emotional. Someone with Senior Sister’s heaven-gifted talent could never have belonged to Wanhen Sect in the end.
“Yu Huang, may she be safe and well.”
Lin Wuxi fell silent for a moment. Such talent, who could say if it was truly good or bad? After all, what Senior Sister had always carried was an incredibly heavy responsibility.
But it shouldn’t be like this. One’s destiny should be decided by oneself, not predetermined from the start. No one should be sacrificed for anything.
“Knowing you are all well sets my mind at ease. After I go to the Immortal Realm this time, who knows when I’ll be able to return. But no matter where I am, I will always remember you. You will forever be among Lin Wuxi’s few dear friends.” Parting was imminent. Lin Wuxi didn’t say much more, but these words fully expressed her care for them.
“Alright, this is where we part. We will eventually separate, so don’t be too sad.” Lin Wuxi was very satisfied. Qi Chun and Zhou Cheng had both made significant progress in their cultivation and had been listed by Wanhen Sect as key disciples for nurturing. If nothing unexpected happened, they might even become candidates for the future Sect Master. Yuan Ying, through diligent cultivation, had also finally become an inner sect disciple of Wanhen Sect, officially stepping through the threshold of cultivation.
Every journey, no matter how long, eventually comes to an end. Reunions are always so brief. Even if they were reluctant to part, they finally separated.
“Farewell. If one day you can cultivate to immortality, perhaps we can meet again.” This was the last thing Lin Wuxi said to them before leaving. The three of them secretly etched these words into their hearts, determined to one day go to the Immortal Realm to find Lin Wuxi and Senior Sister Yu Huang.
“Are you two ready?” In the underwater secret realm, the ancient figure asked the young woman and the child standing in the dark sea.
“Ready, let’s go.” Lin Wuxi smiled. The passage from the cultivation world to the immortal world was completely sealed. Even if an ancient immortal lord used their powers, the journey through the passage would still be fraught with danger. The first time Lin Wuxi went to the immortal world, she was caught in a small spatial turbulence within the passage, which caused her to lose her memory. This time, if she encountered similar spatial turbulence, even with the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon, Lin Wuxi’s fragile body would likely be injured again or even perish. That was why the old man had asked if she was ready.
From the moment she decided to go to the immortal world, every journey had been unpredictable and perilous. When had she ever retreated? Let alone this time.
A familiar sensation came over her again. Countless spatial fragments rushed towards her. Even though Lin Wuxi was protected by a shield, she could still feel the terrifying energy waves outside through the thin barrier. It was the most horrifying natural power, enough to destroy heaven and earth.
Even the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon became serious in such spatial turbulence, vigilantly watching its surroundings, ready to act immediately if anything went wrong.
But fortunately, they arrived in the immortal world without any mishaps this time. After passing through the spatial tunnel, the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon sat on the ground, cold sweat on its forehead. The child-sized Nine-Headed Demon Dragon said to Lin Wuxi, “Wuxi, this time we were really risking our lives.”
“But at least we arrived safely this time, didn’t we?” Lin Wuxi’s heart still fluttered with fear. That overwhelming power made her feel as if she were in a raging torrent; the slightest carelessness could have led to her being swallowed by the sharp spatial currents, vanishing completely from this world.
“Let’s go.” Even though she had just escaped danger, Lin Wuxi didn’t plan to stay. An inexplicable unease in her heart urged her to hurry, to go faster!
Soon, Lin Wuxi understood the source of this unease. Not far from where they appeared, about five steps away and then a left turn, stood a Skydweller Flower. It was lightly blooming, dotted with glistening morning dew. The Skydweller Flower’s blooming period had arrived!
Upon seeing the slightly blooming Skydweller Flower, Lin Wuxi suddenly froze. Her head felt as if it had been struck, and she suddenly grew dizzy. In this strange dizziness, she realized a fact: the cultivation world and the immortal world were two separate realms. Entering a different realm would inevitably break the spatial barrier, and at that moment, the time between the two would also definitely change. The time one experienced did not represent the actual time in that world. This was the origin of the saying, “a day in heaven, a year on earth!”
Damn it! Lin Wuxi felt her heart clench as if in a spasm. She grabbed the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon beside her and roared, “Quick! Take me to the site of the Immortal-Demon War from back then!”
Lin Wuxi felt powerless. Even though she had given her all, things were still developing in a direction she didn’t want to see. The look in her Senior Sister’s eyes when she was conferred the title of Emperor still floated before her. The attachment and reluctance in those eyes made Lin Wuxi’s heart ache as if pierced by a knife. At that time, Lin Wuxi didn’t understand why someone so radiant would have such sorrow in her eyes. Back then, it was just heartache, but now, she felt as if her heart was being torn apart, wishing she could shield her Senior Sister from all suffering. She had tasted the helplessness and cruelty of fate too many times; she couldn’t let her Senior Sister endure it all over again.
The scenery of the immortal world flew past Lin Wuxi on both sides. The Nine-Headed Demon Dragon’s speed was already dizzying, but it wasn’t enough, still not enough. No speed could quell the anxiety in Lin Wuxi’s heart. The increasingly strong unease made her wish she could immediately reach her Senior Sister’s side. Senior Sister, you must wait for me!
Far ahead, they entered the range of the Immortal-Demon War. A barren, grey plain starkly appeared amidst verdant mountain ranges. The skies of the immortal world were usually filled with clouds, but over that specific area, there wasn’t a single cloud, not even a flying bird. For such a place to appear in the immortal world, which was otherwise rich in spiritual energy and auspicious signs, was extremely strange.
In that ancient battle, if both sides hadn’t intentionally controlled their power, and if not for the barrier jointly set up by numerous immortals nearby, far more than just this small area would have been destroyed. The vast surrounding region would likely have had its spiritual energy depleted and mountain ranges shattered.
Even so, the battlefield covered a vast expanse. Reaching the center of that ancient battle would still take several minutes.
However, the light that suddenly flared up in the center of the battlefield, bright enough to temporarily blind even cultivators, told Lin Wuxi that even a few minutes meant she was too late.