# Chapter 1889: Unintentional Emergence
Chi Wuyue bore the title of empress, but carried out the duties of an emperor. As such, she could not stay too long on Lan Ji Star. After just two short months, she returned to the divine realm and forcefully dragged Qianye Ying'er back with her.
After all, the Fan Di God Realm, withered and awaiting revival, needed her most at that time.
Yun Che, however, remained on Lan Ji Star, traveling back and forth between Tian Xuan Continent and Huan Yao Realm every day. Occasionally, he would also visit Cang Yun Continent, bringing You Er back to the dark space beneath Jueyun Abyss to reminisce about the Evil God's helpless and painful choices back then.
If not for the grace the Evil God left for later generations, and if not for the choice of Jie Tian Mo Di to sacrifice herself and her subordinate demon race, there would be no present world at all—only unimaginable calamities.
What a pity that they...
Hong'er was mischievous and clever, while You Er was quiet and well-behaved. Now that the world was free from disasters, Yun Che treated them even more kindly, indulging Hong'er's various strange and excessive demands.
Hong'er's greatest hobby was eating—and she ate all sorts of bizarre things. But from the time Yun Che picked her up until now, she had never gained any weight, nor had she grown even a little bit.
Another two months passed, and Yun Che still rarely stepped out of Lan Ji Star.
Divine realm cultivators generally disdained staying too long in the lower realms, but Yun Che spent his days in idyllic leisure, as if trying to make up for those lost years many times over.
Chi Wuyue would occasionally transmit news of major events in the divine realm to him for his decision, but the result was always that Yun Che pushed everything back to her unchanged, whether big or small matters, letting her decide everything.
Of course, this outcome was within Chi Wuyue's expectations, but she still had to "report" to him. Firstly, it showed respect for this Cloud Emperor; secondly... it kept him from forgetting that he still had the identity of a divine realm emperor.
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Shenhuang Empire, Qifeng Valley.
In Tian Xuan Continent, no one was unaware of the name "Qifeng Valley." It was the place of meditation and cultivation for the Phoenix Divine Maiden Feng Xue'er. In the eyes of countless cultivators, especially those of Shenhuang, it was a sacred land to be admired and worshipped from afar, never to be approached or defiled.
A young girl's silhouette lightly descended onto this sacred domain in the eyes of the world.
The fully grown Yun Wuxin possessed an incomparably beautiful countenance—skin like first snow, bones like white jade, every smile and frown like a painting or poem.
She wore a simple white dress, her sleeves fluttering gracefully. A plain cloud-patterned sash outlined her slender waist, subtly accentuating the proud fullness of her chest.
The ever-present crimson glow of Qifeng Valley silently rained down, illuminating the girl like an immortal descending from another world. A warm breeze softly stirred, her black hair dancing lightly. It was hard to tell whether the phoenix glow enhanced her peerless beauty, or whether her presence made this phoenix land even more dreamlike and ethereal.
Today was her monthly appointment to learn the Phoenix Ode Scripture from her master Feng Xue'er. But just as she arrived at Qifeng Valley, she sensed something distinctly unusual about the atmosphere. The normally restless fire elements had become extremely docile, as if in awe, as if in fear.
"Is Father here?"
With a soft murmur, Yun Wuxin could not detect her father's presence. The most likely possibility was that a barrier was separating them.
Yun Wuxin did not advance too far. Soon, the auras of both her father and master appeared in her spiritual perception—indeed, they were enclosed within a barrier.
As she drew closer, not only did their auras reach her, but also sounds that made her stop in her tracks instantly.
"...Wu... Wuxin is coming... mmh!"
"Never mind her! What kind of knot is that sash tied into? It's too hard to undo. Might as well tear it off!"
"Impossible—that was from Cangyue... ahh... ooh..."
...
Although she was almost used to such situations, her jade-like face still flushed crimson instantly. She immediately turned and shot away in the opposite direction.
"How infuriating!" Yun Wuxin stomped her foot in anger. She resented her father's utterly unrestrained, lecherous nature, and she resented even more that her master, revered by the world as the Phoenix Heavenly Maiden, always submitted before her father, allowing herself to be bullied.
At that moment, the space before her suddenly blurred, and two female figures appeared.
On the left was a woman in a black dress with black hair and black eyes, her beauty so exquisite it seemed she should not exist in this defiled mortal world. She looked at Yun Wuxin, a charming smile playing on her lips, her eyes like an endless, bottomless dark night, drawing all souls into eternal damnation.
On the right was a petite girl wrapped in a colorful dress, with a slender frame. Occasional glimmers of light on the dress made one involuntarily think of the starlight adorning the firmament.
Her creamy-white little face was as delicately crafted as if carved from white jade. But in contrast to the smiling girl in black beside her, she exuded an aloofness and haughty coldness completely at odds with her appearance. Though she was overly exquisite and beautiful, she gave the impression that all living things could not approach her.
Yun Wuxin could not tell how long her sudden daze lasted, but when she snapped back to reality, her heart immediately went on high alert.
"Two little..." She instinctively wanted to address them as "two little sisters," but as her divine sense swept over them, it felt like touching a bottomless abyss. She quickly swallowed the word "sisters" and kept her tone calm: "This is the forbidden ground of the Fenghuang God Sect. You two are not members of the Fenghuang God Sect. Please do not approach."
The black-dressed girl tilted her head slightly, her brows curving into two exquisite crescents: "Are you Wuxin? No wonder Yun Che-gege always says you're beautiful. Indeed, you are. That means Sister Yuechan must be super beautiful too."
"Hmph! The women he sets his eyes on—no matter what, they can't be too bad." The colorful-dressed girl gave a light snort.
"..." Yun Wuxin's lips parted slightly, a thought occurring to her. "Could you two be..."
"Meiyin! Cai Zhi!!"
Yun Che's slightly excited voice came from afar, followed by a whirlwind, and his figure "whooshed" as he appeared by Yun Wuxin's side.
Beside him was Feng Xue'er, her phoenix robe disheveled and her snow-white cheeks dusted with pink.
"Tehe!" Shui Meiyin's eyes sparkled with charm, and she said with a smile, "Yun Che-gege, it seems we've come at a somewhat inconvenient time."
"╭(╯^╰)╮" Cai Zhi turned her face away slightly.
Feng Xue'er's cheeks grew even rosier, making her even more indescribably beautiful. Without showing any embarrassment, she nodded lightly at Shui Meiyin and Cai Zhi, then looked at Yun Che and spoke softly, "Who are they?"
His shout earlier had already let her know their identities. But this was still their first meeting, so it was up to Yun Che to formally introduce them.
"My Meiyin, and my Cai Zhi." Yun Che said with a smile. He didn't need to say much, because over this period, he had described to every one of his beloved imperial consorts in the divine realm in great detail.
"And this is my Xue'er, and my Wuxin." He turned to the side.
Yun Wuxin stepped forward and quickly bowed: "Wuxin pays respects to Aunt Meiyin, Aunt Cai Zhi... I was rude just now, please forgive me, aunties."
She had always been quite curious about her father's imperial consorts in the divine realm. Especially Shui Meiyin, who had saved Lan Ji Star and their own and their father's fates entirely. She felt a deep gratitude and admiration toward her.
Now that she was right before her, Yun Wuxin's heart was also agitating with excitement.
"Wuxin is so well-behaved," Shui Meiyin said with a gentle smile, turning her gaze. "Sister Xue'er, Yun Che-gege says you are the most beautiful woman on this planet. Indeed, you are... Actually, I saw you many years ago, you know."
"Huh?" Feng Xue'er was startled. "When was that?"
"About..." Shui Meiyin thought for a moment. "About nine years ago. I was only fifteen then, hehe."
She gave a mysterious smile, then winked lightly at Yun Che.
"Nine years ago?" Feng Xue'er's thoughts raced, but she grew even more puzzled... At that time, Yun Che was still in the divine realm. A woman like Shui Meiyin—if she had seen her, she would never forget it in her lifetime. But she had no such memory in her heart.
"Ahem ahem ahem ahem!" A deliberately intensified cough sounded. Yun Che waved his hand and said, "Never mind that! Wuxin, haven't you always wanted to meet your Aunt Meiyin? Then you can take her to meet your... uh, other aunties."
Shui Meiyin's arrival at this time also indicated that the "array eye" on the divine realm side had been completed.
He stepped forward and took Cai Zhi's little hand: "Cai Zhi, come with me to a place."
...
Huan Yao Realm, Yaohuang City.
"Where are you taking me?"
Cai Zhi was pulled by Yun Che all the way from Tian Xuan Continent to Huan Yao Realm.
"You'll know soon." Yun Che had a smile on his face.
Ahead was the domain of his own Yun Clan. But he did not take Cai Zhi down there. Instead, he flew with her toward the rear mountains of the Yun Clan.
Cai Zhi was about to ask again when she suddenly sensed something. She froze entirely, her starry eyes trembling with a very complex light. Yun Che stopped with Cai Zhi.
Below was a fairly large medicinal garden. The environment was quiet and elegant, surrounded by all kinds of herbs and flowers. The air was filled with a pleasant floral scent and a refreshing medicinal fragrance.
In the garden was the figure of an old man.
Though only a little over a decade had passed, Yun Gu had gradually earned a reputation for saving lives in Huan Yao Realm. Even members of the Demon Emperor Clan and the Twelve Guardian Clans showed him great respect.
Even so, Yun Gu was still accustomed to personally gathering herbs. But at this moment, the one accompanying him was not Su Linger, but a middle-aged man with a strikingly handsome face and an extraordinarily distinguished bearing.
If a divine realm cultivator were to come here and see this middle-aged man, they would surely be shocked to the point of kneeling on the spot.
Because that was once the Star God Emperor...
Xing Juekong!
"...Take only seven parts of this leaf, wrap it with a trace of profound energy, and place it in cold jade within two breaths..."
"...This plant looks lush, but it has actually been contaminated. It should be discarded..."
"This herb is called Xiangyaozi. Its shape and scent are nine-tenths similar to Pengzhou grass. If mistaken, it can be fatal. You must engrave every characteristic of its form and scent into your heart. This is the foundation of medicine..."
...
Yun Gu taught patiently. He was the greatest healer in this world, and also the best teacher... Yun Che knew this better than anyone.
Xing Juekong's tall figure naturally leaned forward in a half-bow, and at every word Yun Gu spoke, he would nod heavily, his face full of earnestness and respect.
"..." Cai Zhi stared fixedly, her eyes without ripples, her lips silent.
"I erased all his memories." Yun Che still held Cai Zhi's hand without letting go, speaking softly. "Now, he has no past, no power, and no longer bears the name Xing Juekong."
"He now follows Master Yun Gu under the surname Yun. Master Yun Gu named him 'Yun Kong.' Although he could not accept him as a formal disciple, he agreed to keep him by his side to learn medicine and practice healing."
"Though it has only been three months, he was once the Star God Emperor after all. Without memories, he still has a vague transcendent awareness, so he progresses very quickly. Sometimes, when he occasionally blurts out words, it even gives Master Yun Gu considerable help."
"Master Yun Gu initially took him in because of my request, but now he is increasingly willing to keep him by his side. I believe it won't be long before Huan Yao Realm gains another remarkable healer."
As for Xing Juekong, Yun Che hated him to the bone.
But he was, after all, the biological father of Mo Li and Cai Zhi.
No matter how deep his hatred, he could not bring himself to kill him.
He did not even dare to cast him before Cai Zhi's eyes. Because he knew that Cai Zhi's hatred for Xing Juekong was even greater than his own. If she saw him, her hatred would surge, and she might truly execute him.
He could not let Cai Zhi bear the shackle of patricide... just as a year ago, he had stopped Qianye Ying'er from killing Qianye Fantian.
Erasing all his memories, letting this former Star God Emperor use his sin-stained hands to heal and save people, to atone a little for himself, until he died naturally of old age.
This was the best ending Yun Che could think of... for Cai Zhi's sake.
"..." Cai Zhi's lips finally moved, letting out a choked, trembling sound: "Does he... deserve it?!"
Yun Che reached out and pulled her into his embrace: "To me, he does. Because no matter how great a sin he committed... in one aspect, I have to be deeply grateful to him."
Dropping his head slightly, he looked at Cai Zhi's face: "Because of his existence, I was able to meet Mo Li, and I am able to hold you in my arms like this."
She struggled slightly, but then her delicate body fully leaned into Yun Che's chest. Tears in her starry eyes surged forth together with her vulnerability. She sobbed and murmured: "Mother... Aunt... Brother... Sister... They're all... all..."
"Why... can this villain end up like this... why..."
Yun Che closed his eyes, tightened his arms, and let Cai Zhi cry freely.
Feeling the wetness spreading on his chest, he let out a long silent sigh of relief.
He wondered if this release of tears from Cai Zhi could allow her, who had fallen into the abyss of her heart, to little by little... become the "Little Jasmine" of years past, the one like an immaculate spirit.