Chapter 1: Prologue
"...hah~."
A young girl looked up towards the massive, grandiose structure in front of her. The building extended for several kilometers, made of the highest quality jade, gold, and spirit materials; the entire courtyard gave a heavenly aura, one that refreshed the mind and spirit, lightened the body, and gave a feeling of comfort.
The arches and tiles could not have been placed and structured any better, and even non-Feng Shui experts could instantly realize that this place was an excellent location for anything, be it house, dojo, or a cultivation ground. The grasses and herb plantations all emitted a divine aura, with any random herb possessing the ability and function to cure all wounds, serve as the antidote to all poison, and promote any mortal cultivator to the peak regardless of their talent.
Such a heavenly place, and yet this girl only displayed a sad smile, one full of desolation, sorrow, and resignation.
Facing the entrance of the divine courtyard, the girl knew that one step forward would cement her entire future; a future as the mistress of this heavenly courtyard, as the wife of one of the peak generals under the World Tree's domain. She would gain endless prestige as the general's wife, for the general had conquered the Soul-Rift Palace into submission, oversaw millions of mortal worlds, and most of all, had survived hundreds of exchanges against a Progenitor before falling into slumber.
She gave a wry smile; such a glorious being, and yet he couldn't even come to greet her into her new home, nor did she have any servants or sedan to assist her in. She was told that the general was not finished with a conquest, and would not return for a long while; she accepted it as truth, yet could not hide the sparks of resentment which she quickly quelled as fast as possible. Must not get the husband angry on their first meeting, or she would not live a happy life!
But where was anyone? No servants to greet her, not even the jeering laugh of any present concubines, the entire courtyard was filled with such vitality, but not a soul could be seen except for that young girl standing in front of the gates.
It was a good thing that there were no onlookers or bystanders standing nearby to watch such a lonely wedding event, otherwise she would truly die of shame, even if her soul was now immortal. Truly lucky, ah! If there was anybody nearby, she would immediately act like a messenger of a neighboring Pavilion or Palace giving news on some random event that may or may not have occurred, and she wasn't even wearing wedding clothes anyway. Should be fine, right? Even though her robes were greyed and shabby compared to those immaculate dresses worn by the Divine, she shouldn't be criticized for that, since she just ascended, and not even of her own will, no?
With a light sigh, a shake of the head, the girl pushed open the gates, and walked into the courtyard. Quickly turning around, peeking out of one of the gates, she looked left and right to see if there was any presence or being staring back at her. Confirming that there was none, she hastily shut the gates, and walked towards the main entrance of the center hall, one she assumed to be her new residence.
All her worries of any watching bystander disappeared, along with her resentment towards her unknown husband and the confusion about the odd lack of any other communicable spirit. All that remained was resignation of her fate, and one condemnation:
"Since you desired to take upon your brother's sins, so be it. Five million years of unimaginable suffering meant for the highest of mortal sins, you shall experience in five years. Your soul shall be forbidden from dissipation, and it shall be ingrained within you, that transgression against the World Tree is forbidden, and punishable by death, be it Mortal, Divine, or even the Forefather Himself!"
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Clouded_Jade Hello!, This is Yun Yin.
This is my first cultivation novel, as I have mostly written short romance-comedy novels, so please bear with me if the content differs completely from other wuxia/cultivation novels. Additionally, since this story will be told from observing three peoples' lives, the chapters may jump between characters (I'll do my best to keep it organized!).
Comments and criticisms are always welcomed, and Thank you for reading! ^.^
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