Chapter 1543: The Gate of Eternal Life, the Treasure of Civilization, Twin Sister

Ling Qiuchang didn’t actually want to probe too deeply into Gu Changge’s origins. From his perspective, it was a stroke of luck for Yu Xian Palace to have such a disciple within their ranks. Although Gu Changge’s background was clearly not simple, from what he could tell, Gu Changge harbored no ill intentions toward the sect.

Furthermore, they were deep within Yu Xian Palace, where countless powerful figures resided, with some of the most influential individuals gathered here. Even if Gu Changge were to act, Ling Qiuchang couldn’t imagine any real threat or disturbance arising.

Upon returning to the immortal island where the disciples of Xianyun Mansion were temporarily staying, Gu Changge unexpectedly spotted Jing Xiao. She was still dressed in her pink gown, her blue hair fluttering softly in the breeze. Her skin was as white as jade, her face cold yet stunning, and she held a jade sword in her hand, as if she had been waiting for him for quite some time.

Jing Xiao noticed Gu Changge as well. A slight smile appeared on her face as she greeted him, though her expression carried a hint of shyness, as if she felt a little embarrassed to be waiting there for him.

During this time, Jing Xiao had come to seek out Gu Changge several times, but upon learning that he was cultivating, she left without disturbing him further. Today, she had heard that Gu Changge had been summoned by the Palace Master, and after some thought, she decided to wait for him there.

“Brother Gu…” Jing Xiao took the initiative to speak. Since she had shared her background and her grievances with Ling Yuxian that day, she hadn’t had much time alone with Gu Changge. Although only a few days had passed, they felt quite long to her, and she found herself missing him.

When she tried to meditate, she couldn’t calm her mind. Jing Xiao was unsure why, but whenever she closed her eyes to cultivate, various scenes of her conversations with Gu Changge kept replaying in her thoughts.

“Junior Sister Jing Xiao, what brings you here?” Gu Changge asked with a bright smile.

Jing Xiao, not feeling shy, openly admitted that she had been waiting for him. Even though she hadn’t seen him in the past few days, she missed him a little. Additionally, she had some puzzles and doubts regarding her cultivation, and she wanted to ask him for advice.

Gu Changge did not refuse and took Jing Xiao for a walk, as they usually did, discussing cultivation experiences and various topics. Jing Xiao was also curious about why Gu Changge had been summoned by the Palace Lord and asked him directly.

After thinking for a moment, Gu Changge didn’t conceal the truth. “It was Ling Yuxian who was looking for me, not the Palace Lord.”

“Ling Yuxian? Why did she seek out Senior Brother Gu?” Jing Xiao was taken aback. She recalled how Ling Yuxian had scrutinized Gu Changge during the conference hall meeting, which made her feel inexplicably uncomfortable. Although many female disciples in Xianyun Mansion often surrounded Gu Changge, she didn’t mind; she believed they were just being whimsical. Senior Brother Gu was so mysterious and low-key, with unfathomable strength—she assumed he looked down on them.

However, Ling Yuxian was different. They were about the same age, but Ling Yuxian’s cultivation, talent, and appearance all surpassed her own. Senior Brother Gu possessed rare talent, looks, and temperament, making him even more alluring.

While Jing Xiao felt that it should be impossible for Ling Yuxian to have ulterior motives like other ordinary female disciples, an uncomfortable feeling still lingered in her heart. Her expression remained unchanged as she calmly asked, “I wonder why Ling Yuxian wanted to find Senior Brother Gu?”

Gu Changge smiled, his tone somewhat vague. “I suppose she’s curious about my identity and strength.”

“Curious about Senior Brother Gu?” Jing Xiao raised her eyebrows in surprise.

Jing Xiao always felt a strange sensation when it came to such statements, but she chose not to press further with her questions.

After learning that the patriarch was about to return, all the elders in Yu Xian Palace began to make preparations. Ling Qiuchang issued orders one after another, mobilizing all the resources that Yu Xian Palace could gather. Simultaneously, he sought assistance from various factions, having learned from Ling Yuxian that the location where the ancestor was trapped was quite special and would require significant manpower and strength for a successful rescue.

However, Ling Yuxian had yet to disclose the exact location where the patriarch was trapped. This lack of information left Ling Qiuchang and the others with no choice but to prepare patiently and wait.

Immortal mist filled the cave, illuminated by a blazing glow, while the aura of the Dao transpired around it. Ling Yuxian sat cross-legged on a jade bed, her heart turned skyward. Though her eyes were tightly closed, her brows were furrowed, as if she were in pain.

Between her brows, a fist-sized light flickered and pulsed, reflecting her cheekbones with a crystal clarity. In this undulating light, fragments of the Dao intertwined with one another, each piece glowing faintly with shimmering memories that constantly spliced and reorganized.

At the same time, a vague figure could be seen sitting cross-legged amidst the aura of immortality, exuding a majesty that surpassed all worlds, reminiscent of the ancestor of all immortals.

“Sister, I will definitely help you out of trouble,” she murmured after a long time, as the flickering light finally dissipated. Opening her eyes, they now gleamed with extraordinary sharpness and depth, despite their earlier complexity.

The patriarch who founded Yu Xian Palace was none other than her sister, or more precisely, they were twins. This revelation emerged from the recovery of the memory fragments she had absorbed moments ago. Until then, she had been unaware of the relationship between the patriarch of Yu Xian Palace and herself.

It was a mystery why she could sense the existence of the patriarch, knowing that she was trapped somewhere and in need of help. Now, she only had a vague understanding of the cause and effect surrounding her situation. She realized that she shared a twin sister, one with the same origin and soul.

Although they were twins, Ling Yuxian and her sister were like one person, sharing a profound tacit understanding. No matter how long they were apart, they could clearly sense each other’s thoughts and existence. It was this connection that allowed Ling Yuxian to know that her sister remained trapped.

During the final battle to encircle and suppress the source of the Black Disaster, Ling Yuxian had been seriously injured and nearly faced a tragic end. It was her elder sister who, at a great cost, protected her true spirit, preventing her from dissipating into smoke, while her own soul vanished thereafter.

Ling Yuxian remembered being struck by the halberd light, which nearly penetrated her entire Primordial Spirit. The aftermath of that attack had evaporated even the Dao itself. Had it been anyone else of the same level, they would likely have perished in an instant. However, thanks to her special physique and the boundless aura of life she possessed, she was able to withstand that devastating blow.

The strength of the master of the source of the Black Disaster was truly unfathomable, yet Ling Yuxian felt that it was still far from sufficient. Such a being, who could not be easily killed, posed a threat that even the most powerful cultivators in this world could not contend with, even if it were just a casual attack.

Although Ling Yuxian survived, her Daoism and cultivation were nearly crippled. With the aid of her older sister, her shattered true spirit was anchored behind her, enabling her to successfully reshape her body. Afterward, she was sealed within the source of Dao using a reincarnation technique, biding her time for a future revival to reach her peak once again.

In her quest to help Ling Yuxian regain her strength as quickly as possible, her sister took great risks to acquire a civilization treasure known as the Gate of Eternal Life. While facing a siege from numerous powerful enemies, she managed to seize the Gate of Eternal Life and escape into the depths of time and space, but she sustained severe injuries in the process.

In her weakened state, her sister attempted to refine and control the Gate of Eternal Life but fell victim to its scheming spirit. To avoid being consumed by the spirit of the gate, she ultimately chose a path of mutual destruction, sealing herself and the spirit of the Gate of Eternal Life together within it.

For Ling Yuxian, the only way to rescue her trapped sister was to blast open the Gate of Eternal Life and break the seal contained within.

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