âCelestial fate! Iâve stumbled upon celestial fate!â
Wanwan (
) stood in the ethereal chamber, her heart pounding with excitement.
Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine she would encounter such fortune. Only moments ago, she had resigned herself to death, swallowed by a mysterious black hole. Now, she found herself within the legendary
.
âCalm yourself,â she muttered, steadying her breath.
Beside her, Shi Feixuan stirred, the normally composed heir to Cihang Jingzhai visibly shaken. For years, Shi Feixuan had prided herself on her serene mind and unwavering clarity. Yet in the face of the Celestial Inheritance, her very soul trembled with anticipation.
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âWanwan, my most talented disciple, you must obtain the Celestial Inheritance!â Zhu Yuyan encouraged, her eyes gleaming with ambition. For her, Wanwanâs success signified the rise of the Yin Kui Sect and her vision of a unified demonic world.
âMaster,â Wanwan replied, her resolve hardening.
Her gaze shifted to Shi Feixuan, now standing opposite her. Though no words were exchanged, the tension between the two women was palpable.
Each understood the stakes: only one could inherit the celestial legacy.
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âInteresting,â Bai Chen (
) muttered, watching the two women from the void.
He had orchestrated their arrival and designed every facet of the trial. Hovering unseen, he observed the unfolding drama with mild amusement.
âSo soon, theyâve begun treating each other as rivals,â Bai Chen mused. âBut when the truth is revealed, how surprised theyâll be!â
Content with his work, Bai Chen turned away. âTime to move on. My plans wonât execute themselves.â
With a flicker, he vanished from the Celestial Abode.
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Within the grand halls of the Prince Consortâs estate in
(
), a shadowy figure knelt before a young woman.
âPrincess,â said Ah San (
) with reverence, âIâve uncovered the truth.â
âThe Celestial Abode in the Great Sui vanished a day ago,â he continued. âShi Feixuan of Cihang Jingzhai and Wanwan of Yin Kui Sect each inherited part of the celestial legacy.â
âWhat?â exclaimed Minmin Temür, her striking features betraying her astonishment.
Known as Zhao Min in her travels, the princess of the Great Yuan was no ordinary noble. A keen strategist and martial arts prodigy, Zhao Min closely monitored the affairs of rival dynasties, always seeking an edge.
âExplain!â she demanded. âHow can two people share one inheritance?â
Ah San hesitated before elaborating.
âPrincess, when the two women faced the Celestial Trial, a script appeared in the sky:
âNeither Shi Feixuan nor Wanwan fit this description perfectly. Initially, both failed the trial.â
âFailed?â Zhao Minâs sharp tone reflected her disbelief.
âIndeed,â Ah San replied. âBut by sheer chance, their blood mingled during the trial. This fusionâdivinity from Shi Feixuan and demonic essence from Wan Wanâcreated a balance similar to the Celestial Abodeâs original master.
âThus, the trial deemed them worthy, splitting the inheritance between the two.â
Zhao Minâs sharp mind pieced together the clues.
âSo, it wasnât a coincidence,â she murmured. âThe Celestial Abode appeared specifically for them.â
She leaned back, her expression contemplative.
âThe master of the Celestial Abode must have been an ancient cultivator who perfected both divine and demonic artsâa rare and formidable existence. Wanwan and Shi Feixuan, as representatives of opposing philosophies, embody fragments of that balance.â
âBrilliant deduction, Princess!â Ah San praised. âEven the Great Suiâs finest scholars reached a similar conclusion.â
Zhao Min smirked. âIt seems Iâm not the only one with insight.â
As she dismissed Ah San, Zhao Min reflected on the implications.
âWith the inheritance divided, neither Shi Feixuan nor Wanwan will wield complete mastery of the Celestial Legacy. Their factions, however, will undoubtedly use this to assert dominance in the martial world.â
Her lips curled into a confident smile. âAnd where thereâs division, thereâs opportunity.â
Ever the schemer, Zhao Min began crafting her next move, poised to exploit the fallout of the Celestial Abodeâs awakening.