บท 15: Forgotten Memory

The Peerless Heaven Sword Sect boasted countless peaks that pierced the clouds, with sword energy dancing amidst radiant beams of light produced by the protective formation.

At the summit of the highest peak stood a grand hall, where the sword energy was most concentrated. This was none other than the Grand Sect Hall of the Peerless Heaven Sword Sect.

Inside the hall sat a frosty beauty on the throne, exuding an aura of authority and coldness—Tang Jingxue.

It had only been a few hours since she parted with Xiao Chen, and she had already returned to the sect.

Her expression was solemn, as she was pondering over a serious matter, while her gaze fixated on the two individuals before her.

The middle-aged man was Wu Lei, Sect Master of the Peerless Heaven Sword Sect.

Yet, at this moment, he stood respectfully behind a middle-aged woman cloaked in black. This woman was Fu Ting, Tang Jingxue's guardian.

Currently, her strength was at the Half-step Cave Mansion Unveiling Realm, though Tang Jingxue was aware that Fu Ting's true power exceeded that realm.

As Fu Ting and Wu Lei observed Tang Jingxue, they couldn't help but feel surprised

It was their first time seeing her so serious.

Fu Ting caught a glimpse of Tang Jingxue's mother's presence in her. In the past, Tang Jingxue had always appeared cold and unapproachable but she was still far being compared to her mother.

Fu Ting was curious about what had happened to Tang Jingxue over the past month while she was away, as she had changed so much.

"Young miss, can you tell us the reason you called us?" she asked with a curious look on her face.

"Xing Hao, the crown prince of the Imperial Star Dynasty, will be killed during the annual sect competition," Tang Jingxue replied.

Her words shocked Wu Tei to his core and his face was filled with horror.

He immediately assumed someone was trying to instigate a conflict between the Imperial Star Dynasty and his sect.

On the other hand, Fu Ting wasn't surprised.

Instead, she felt pleased, knowing that the nuisance who had been bothering Tang Jingxue would finally meet his end.

But Tang Jingxue didn't stop there and dropped another bombshell.

"Elder Fu, Xing Hao will be killed by Xiao Chen, an inner disciple of our sect" She paused, hesitating for a moment before speaking out loud with her eyes closed.

"He... is my dao companion!"

"What!?" Both of them exclaimed in unison, even Fu Ting unable to maintain her composure this time.

She was utterly dumbfounded, knowing how much Tang Jingxue resented men because of her Divine Charm Physique.

"Young miss, have you really found a dao companion?" she asked again, disbelief in her voice.

Seeing her expression, Tang Jingxue blushed and nodded shyly.

At the sight of her shy demeanor, both Wu Tei and Fu Ting were stunned.

Just moments ago, she had resembled a heavenly empress looking down on all beings, and now she looked like a young maiden whose heart had been stolen by a man.

More importantly, she had a affectionate look when she spoke of Xiao chen.

It was a rare sight, one that she had only witnessed in the presence of the Palace Lord.

Ofcourse, both of them were different kinds of love

After thinking for a while, She finally accepted the fact that Tang Jingxue has a dao companion but she still had doubts.

Even though She knew that Tang Jingxue was not the type to be easily swayed.

More importantly, there was an affectionate look in Tang Jingxue's eyes when she spoke of Xiao Chen.

It was a rare sight, one that Fu Ting had only witnessed in the presence of the Palace Lord.

Of course, both of these feelings were of different kinds of love.

After thinking for a while, Fu Ting finally accepted the fact that Tang Jingxue had a dao companion, though she still had her doubts. She knew that Tang Jingxue wasn't the type to be easily swayed.

Once they regained their composure, both Wu Tei and Fu Ting realized that Tang Jingxue was asking them to eliminate Xing Hao, not Xiao Chen, to ensure his safety.

"Young miss, you don't have to worry. I will kill Xing Hao and his group before he even gets a chance to meet Young Master Xiao," Fu ting said confidently.

With a sweating face, Wu Tei expressed his concern, "But Miss Fu, what if the Imperial Star Dynasty seeks revenge?"

"Hehe, a mere lower realm force wants to take revenge?" Fu Ting replied with disdain. "If they wish for death, I'll gladly grant it."

Wu Tei felt a chill run down his spine at her words, deciding to remain silent to avoid offending Fu Ting and bringing disaster upon their sect.

Tang Jingxue hesitated before stopping Fu Ting. "Elder Fu, you don't need to kill Xing Hao."

"Just make sure Brother Chen doesn't fall into danger."

Fu Ting was stunned by her words, and her eyes filled with doubt.

"Elder Fu, do you think I would choose just anyone as my companion?" Seeing the confusion on her face, Tang Jingxue said proudly, puffing out her chest. "Brother Chen is an extraordinary person. I've only ever felt this way toward my mom."

"Not only did he raise his realm from Divine Awakening to Mysterious Platform in just a month, but his talent and comprehension even surpass mine."

'Crossing a major realm in a month? This makes no sense!' Fu Ting thought, feeling suspicious.

She agreed not to intervene and decided to observe what kind of person Xiao Chen truly was.

After concluding the discussion at the grand sect hall, Tang Jingxue made her way to her peak, 'Glacier Crown Peak.'

She entrusted the preparations to Wu Tei and Fu Ting, deciding instead to cultivate so that she wouldn't fall behind Xiao Chen.

However, as soon as Tang Jingxue stepped into her cultivation chamber, she froze in place, her mind was clouded by a series of memories that were both familiar and unfamiliar.

In a domain shrouded in ice and snow, she vividly recalled a scene where she and her mother were surrounded by a garden of countless flowers.

Her little face had a look of warmth and comfort as she held her mother's hand.

Her mother looked at her with gentle eyes and softly patted her head before gazing up at the sky and then, she uttered a sentence that seemed to freeze both time and space.

After a brief silence, Tang Jingxue opened her eyes, filled with nostalgia, and gazed at the sky.

Her eyes seemed to pierce through space as she smiled and whispered, "As you wish, mother."