Chapter 771 - 368: The Heart’s Obstacle He Shutong Cannot Bear to Forget

On the lotus platform that seemed to be made of morning dew and was crystal-clear, a fairy in a white dress with breathtaking beauty and serene grace sat quietly in meditation.

Her long hair, like a river of stars, cascaded down lightly on her shoulders, emitting a faint fragrance. Her face beneath the strands was both exquisite and transcendent, like a newly blossomed white lotus, radiating an extraordinary purity and elegance. Coupled with her cloud-like white dress, she seemed ready to be swept away by the wind and transform into an immortal.

But there was always a hint of sadness lingering between the brows of this stunning fairy, which bound her heart and prevented her from completely severing ties with the mortal world.

"Su’Er..."

The fairy’s lips parted slightly, her brows furrowing deeply. Her words carried a touch of melancholic mist that refused to disperse.

"Master..."

She opened her clear eyes, only to see snowflakes from the trees, yet the figure of the youth was nowhere to be found.

"Is it an illusion..."

The fairy murmured to herself, shaking her head in silent lament.

Just moments ago, as she meditated, her mind conjured the image of the youth stubbornly standing outside her empty chamber, determined to protect her departure. The heartfelt calls of ’Master’ still echoed in her ears, as if she could see the youth returning, standing before her, calling her out.

But alas, it’s just an illusion...

In truth, she knew there was a significant secret she hadn’t told anyone—she had never truly emerged from Black Sea Moon.

The scene of her rescue from Black Sea Moon wasn’t witnessed by her own eyes, yet she remembered it so vividly and profoundly, not forgetting even a single instant.

This became the heart’s barrier Black Sea Moon left with her.

And at this moment, that barrier had turned into her sole remedy to comfort her yearning.

In that boundless ocean of despair, those painful memories nearly swallowed her whole, forcing her to surrender, to accept being devoured by Black Sea Moon. Because she couldn’t find a reason to persist with her worthless life, which was precisely what Black Sea Moon hoped for.

But in such a hopeless situation, it was You Su’s appearance that saved her, allowing her to rally, realizing that she was needed, and that she could atone for both unintentional and intentional mistakes. Her ice heart melted, her resolute will shattered Black Sea Moon’s restraints.

But... it doesn’t make sense.

Because within Black Sea Moon, the scenes she witnessed were those Black Sea Moon wished her to see. She was on the brink of becoming Black Sea Moon’s nourishment, with no reason for the malevolence to offer her redemption just as she was about to fall.

In this world, there are no causeless events. The appearance of the scene where You Su persistently saved her was not because the youth’s sincerity moved heaven and earth to bless him, but because of Black Sea Moon’s scheme.

Her ice heart remained unresolved, and despite her strength, she was ultimately merely a mortal locked in cultivation, a type of prey the fiend fed on, rather than the more delectable Lotus Venerable once her realm was restored.

So, indeed that was also Black Sea Moon’s deliberate display. The intention was for her to seize the opportunity to restore her full strength, much like hunters wait for their prey to mature before consuming them.

Yet Black Sea Moon did not anticipate that Lotus Sword Venerable in her restored cultivation was not prey it could devour.

He Shutong sighed lightly; she knew well that back then, in her haste to rescue You Su from Chuyun City, she didn’t deliver the final blow, and her sword hadn’t completely killed Black Sea Moon.

Given Black Sea Moon wasn’t dead, logically, she should eradicate all the traces of malevolent obstacles left in her heart. Only then could she prevent future disasters, transforming into that pure and flawless fairy; however... she hadn’t done that.

Because the impression left by that scene was too profound, as if it were the straw that pulled her from the quagmire. Whenever she fell into self-pity again, she’d recall that scene, and thus find her reason to continue living. So, even knowing that this vivid memory was a heart barrier left by the fiend, she was despondent to forget it...

Only until recently, she seemed to feel an illusion, sensing the youth’s presence as if in the depths of her soul.

"Where are you exactly..."

He Shutong sighed mournfully.

At this moment, amidst the snow-covered trees, after a subtle spatial fluctuation, a mature fairy wearing a blue long skirt slowly stepped in.

Though her steps were light, they carried an undeniable charm. The blue long skirt clung closely to her voluptuous figure, highlighting her graceful curves, and her every gesture reflected the enchanting allure of a mature woman.

She walked gently over to the fairy in a white dress, gazing with deep concern at that serene face, her eyes filled with profound worry, as if she shared the pain the fairy endured.

"Why are you lost in thoughts again?" As fellow Void Realm, the Third Elder easily detected He Shutong’s restless mind, "Your realm is unstable; you should engage in quiet meditation away from Lotus Pool now."

He Shutong gently shook her reddish head, "It’s fine."

"It’s not fine; if you don’t stabilize your cultivation, how can you find him?" The Third Elder raised her dark brows, somewhat reproachful, "Those people were unreasonable, forcing you to leave Lotus Peak. But fortunately, Sect Leader already moved you to this sect’s forbidden grounds. You avoided a disaster. I see your recovery is promising; perhaps it won’t be long before you can re-emerge. Therefore, there’s no need to worry excessively, just focus on recovery to achieve more, right?"

"It’s all thanks to him..."

He Shutong’s eyes lowered slightly, thinking about the Lotus Heart, Nine Revolutions Spirit Recovery Elixir, and other magical treasures You Su sought out to help solidify her cultivation. Her heart grew heavier with sorrow.