jdhmnovel Chapter 817 Reversal of Cause and Effect
Chapter 817 Reversal of Cause and Effect
The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy scent, lashed Yun Yao's clothes, tightening against the "Heavenly Chains." The golden "Prisoner" rune moved across her skin like a living thing. She gazed at the same scars appearing on Chu Mochen's chest, her eyes instantly reddening. At this crucial moment, the old village chief suddenly leaped forward, his withered hands radiating faint blue light, striking the pursuers from the Tianji Pavilion in the back.
"Hurry!" the old village chief roared, his voice filled with determination. His figure was shaky under the attack of the pursuers, but his eyes were remarkably firm. Yun Yao gritted her teeth, pulled Chu Mochen and turned to run. The fishing village behind them gradually became blurred in the flames of war.
They fled to a hidden corner of Guixu Fishing Village, where Yun Yao hid the fragment of the Guixu Chapter she had previously discovered. Within the ancient well, the fragment emanated a mysterious light, as if awaiting Yun Yao's arrival. The moment Yun Yao's fingertips touched the fragment, it transformed into black mist and burrowed directly into her brow. Instantly, Yun Yao's mind flooded with information, and the system interface transformed, adding a "Cause and Effect Retracing" function.
Yun Yao's heart stirred, and she cast her gaze towards the old village chief. Suddenly, a forgotten past unfolded before her: a thousand years ago, the old village chief was a highly respected elder of the Wanjian Immortal Sect. Dissatisfied with the actions of the Tianji Pavilion, he resolutely stood up to oppose them, but was brutally murdered by the Tianji Pavilion, his memory wiped, and he was exiled to Guixu Fishing Village. Yun Yao looked at the old village chief's wrinkled face, and a wave of admiration welled up in her heart.
However, before she could recover from this past, the Tianji Pavilion's pursuers arrived. Leading them was Xiao Cui, the maid Yun Yao had once rescued! Xiao Cui, now known as the "Fairy of Karma," exuded a powerful aura, her eyes cold and unfamiliar.
"Master, do you still remember the bowl of medicine that saved me in the palace?" The Fairy of Karma sneered, a hint of sarcasm in her voice. "So from that time on, the 'seed of karma' was planted in me. Every act of kindness you show is a pawn of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion."
Yun Yao's heart trembled upon hearing this. She recalled every moment she had spent with Xiao Cui. Those seemingly heartwarming moments now felt like a hammer striking her heart. She finally understood why every breakthrough she had made had fallen squarely into the Tianji Pavilion's schemes; why the system's tasks seemed like carefully crafted "bait." It turned out that from the very beginning, she had been ensnared in the Tianji Pavilion's schemes.
Just as Yun Yao's emotions were churning, Chu Mochen suddenly drew his sword and pointed it at her, with a trace of struggle in his eyes: "I'm sorry... I can't let you be in danger for me again." His voice was low and hoarse, filled with endless pain.
Yun Yao stared at the sword in Chu Mochen's hand, tears welling in her eyes. She didn't retreat, but instead took a step forward, gripping the sword's tip. Blood trickled down the tip, staining her clothes red. "If I lose my human emotions, what good would it be to become a god? What I want is to live with you." Her eyes were firm and fiery, as if she wanted to convey all her feelings to Chu Mochen.
Chu Mochen's hand trembled slightly, the tip of his sword stopping just three inches from Yun Yao's throat. Blood dripped from his fingertips, branding the "Primordial Mark" on Yun Yao's collarbone. "This is the heart-protecting spell I failed to give you back then. I'm giving it back now." His voice choked with sobs. "I already knew that the Tianji Pavilion's goal was to awaken Fairy Yun Hua's memories and thereby restart the 'Heavenly Cycle of Reincarnation.' The price is the eternal loss of your soul as 'Yun Yao.'"
Yun Yao's heart warmed, and she could no longer hold back her tears. She held Chu Mochen's hand tightly and was about to say something when she saw the Fairy of Karma suddenly attack, and a black light shot towards Yun Yao.
At this critical moment, Yun Yao activates "Karma Rewind," sinking her consciousness into the horoscope of the Karma Fairy. Images flash before her: the threats from the Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion, the villagers being held hostage, Xiao Cui's helplessness in being forced to betray... It turns out that Xiao Cui didn't truly betray; she had to obey the Pavilion's orders to protect the entire fishing village.
Yun Yao felt mixed emotions. She injected the power of the Guixu Fragment into Xiao Cui's body, forcibly reversing cause and effect: "Now, you can choose your own path." Her voice was firm and gentle, with an irresistible power.
Xiao Cui's expression changed instantly, tears welling up in her eyes: "Master, take the village chief and the others away! Xiao Cui will repay you for saving my life that year!" She turned around and used "Cause and Effect Fire" on the pursuers behind her, and the raging flames instantly surrounded the pursuers.
The pursuers panicked and cast spells to resist. "Fairy Karma, how dare you betray the Tianji Pavilion!" one of the pursuers roared, his eyes filled with anger.
"I have never betrayed my conscience!" Xiao Cui responded loudly, "It was the Tianji Pavilion that deceived me and used me! I will not let them succeed again!" Her voice resounded through the sky, full of determination.
Yun Yao watched Xiao Cui fight bloody battles, feeling a surge of emotion. She pulled Chu Mochen along and ran towards the old village chief and his men. The old village chief was leading a group of villagers in a fierce battle with other pursuers. Despite the disparity in strength, each of them had a determined look in their eyes.
"Everyone, follow me!" Yun Yao shouted, wielding the Jinghong Sword in her hand, sending out brilliant flashes of light, repelling the approaching pursuers. Her Primordial Chaos Dao Body unleashed its immense power, sending the pursuers fleeing wherever she went.
Just as everyone was about to break free, an elder from the Tianji Pavilion suddenly appeared. He exuded a powerful aura, clearly a master of the Void Realm. "Want to escape? Not so easy!" He sneered, raising his hand and casting a powerful spell. A massive black barrier instantly enveloped everyone.
Yun Yao felt the overwhelming pressure and frowned. She knew the enemy before her was not easy to deal with. "Chu Mochen, lead everyone to break through from the side, I'll hold him off!" Yun Yao said.
"No, I can't leave you alone!" Chu Mochen shook his head firmly.
"Stop talking nonsense, now is not the time to be sentimental!" Yun Yao said loudly, "Believe me, I'll be fine!" There was unquestionable determination in her eyes.
Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao, his heart filled with worry, but he knew that this was not the time to hesitate. He nodded and rushed to the side with the old village chief and others.
Yun Yao clenched her Jinghong Sword tightly and met the attack from the Tianji Pavilion elder. "You think you can stop me?" the elder said disdainfully, the magic in his hand becoming more and more fierce.
Yun Yao remained neither humble nor overbearing, activating the "Nine Transformations of the Great Void," her inner strength surging. Unleashing Fairy Yun Hua's unique skill, "Jinghong Reflecting Shadow," she slashed through the sky with her sword, sending a shower of sword flowers colliding with the elder's spell. Suddenly, a brilliant light shone between heaven and earth, and powerful energy waves spread outward.
However, the elder's strength was far too great, and Yun Yao's attacks gradually began to falter before him. A trace of blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, but her gaze grew more resolute. She suddenly remembered the "Cause and Effect Retracing" function, and with a sudden thought, she immersed her consciousness into the elder's horoscope.
In the elder's horoscope, Yun Yao discovered a shocking secret: it turns out that the Tianji Pavilion has been secretly gathering various powerful forces in an attempt to control the entire cultivation world. And all this is for a greater conspiracy - to resurrect an ancient evil god! If the evil god is resurrected, the entire world will be plunged into eternal damnation.
Yun Yao was horrified. She knew she couldn't let the Tianji Pavilion's plot succeed. She endured the pain and focused all her strength on the Jinghong Sword, preparing to launch a final attack.
"Go to hell!" The elder was overjoyed when he saw that Yun Yao seemed to be at the end of her strength. She cast her strongest spell and attacked Yun Yao.
Yun Yao looked at the powerful spell without a trace of fear in her eyes. She shouted, and the light on the Jinghong Sword shone brightly. A sword light containing the power of chaos shot towards the elder.
The two powerful forces collided instantly, producing a violent explosion. The powerful air wave destroyed everything around it, and smoke and dust filled the air, covering the sky and the sun.
As the smoke and dust gradually cleared, Yun Yao stood weakly in her place, while the Tianji Pavilion elder fell to the ground, his life or death unknown. Yun Yao breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she had temporarily blocked the enemy.
She walked towards the direction where Chu Mochen and the others had broken out, silently praying for their safety. In this perilous world of cultivation, she didn't know how many challenges lay ahead, but her conviction grew stronger. No matter what, she would protect the one she loved, uncover the Tianji Pavilion's conspiracy, and restore peace to the world.