The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 643 Mystery - Jade Slip

In the world of cultivation, undercurrents surge beneath the calm surface of a lake. The Heart-Searching Pavilion founded by Yun Yao and Chu Mochen is thriving, like a bright new star, attracting countless practitioners seeking freedom and true self. However, under prosperity, dangers lurk everywhere. The shadow of the Dao-Suppressing Alliance quietly looms like a haze. They are full of fear of the new Heavenly Dao rules advocated by the Heart-Searching Pavilion, and regard it as a thorn in their eyes and a thorn in their flesh, and want to get rid of it as soon as possible.

In the Xingyun Pavilion, Ye Wuhen sat alone in a secret room, with flickering candlelight all around him, illuminating his stern face. The stone table in front of him was piled with ancient books, and those yellowed pages exuded an old atmosphere, as if carrying countless secrets of the past. Ye Wuhen's slender fingers gently turned an ancient book, his brows knitted, his eyes focused, as if he was talking to the ancients, exploring the dusty truth.

After a long time, his fingertips suddenly paused, resting on a page in the ancient book. The page was slightly yellowed, with some damage on the edges, but it had a mysterious pattern drawn on it - a bronze door. The runes on the door flashed with strange light, as if containing endless mysteries. Ye Wuhen's eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle, staring at the door closely, with an inexplicable throbbing in his heart. He knew that he was about to uncover a shocking secret.

Looking at the rune carefully, Ye Wuhen felt that it seemed familiar. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to his mind, and he stood up abruptly. He waved the jade slip in his hand, and a flash of light passed by. The bronze door pattern on the ancient book was completely copied onto the jade slip. His figure flashed, and he turned into a stream of light and went straight to the Heart-Questioning Pavilion.

At this time, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were on the rooftop terrace of the Pavilion, overlooking the busy disciples below. The breeze blew on their faces, their clothes fluttered, and their eyes were filled with relief and determination. They knew that the Pavilion of Inquiry carried the hopes of countless people and was a solid fortress for them to go against the will of heaven.

"Yun Yao, look," Chu Mochen pointed downwards, a smile on his face, "each of them is working hard for freedom and fighting for the truth in their hearts. This is the meaning of our founding the Heart-Searching Pavilion."

Yun Yao nodded slightly, her eyes full of tenderness: "Yes, as long as we stick to our original aspirations, nothing can stop us."

Before he finished speaking, Ye Wuhen appeared on the terrace like a ghost. He looked solemn, holding the jade slip tightly in his hand, and walked straight in front of the two.

"You two, I have an important discovery." Ye Wuhen's voice was low and rapid, breaking the original silence.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, and saw a hint of surprise and expectation in each other's eyes. They knew that Ye Wuhen would not lose his composure so easily, and he must have discovered something crucial.

"Pavilion Master Ye, why are you in such a hurry?" Chu Mochen spoke first, his eyes falling on the jade slip.

Ye Wuhen took a deep breath and handed the jade slip to the two of them: "This is something I accidentally found in the ancient books of Xingyun Pavilion. The content recorded on it may subvert our understanding of this world."

Yun Yao gently took the jade slip, and when her fingertips touched it, an ancient and mysterious breath came to her face. She closed her eyes and slowly probed into the jade slip. In an instant, a vast picture unfolded in her mind - countless planes twinkled like stars, and each plane exuded a unique light, as if it contained endless possibilities.

"Is this... the way of heaven outside the domain?" Yun Yao suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes full of shock and confusion.

Ye Wuhen nodded slightly, his expression solemn: "Yes, it is recorded in ancient books that outside our cultivation world, there are countless planes, each with its own heavenly way, dominating all living things there. The ultimate goal of the first generation of twin Taoist companions is to explore these unknown heavenly ways and find the true 'origin of the great way'."

Chu Mochen took the jade slip and carefully studied the pattern on it, frowning: "So, everything we have experienced is just a drop in the ocean. The mysteries of this world are far deeper than we can imagine."

Yun Yao's eyes fell on the bronze door pattern on the last page of the jade slip, and an inexplicable sense of familiarity surged in her heart. The runes on the door were exactly the same as the ones she saw when she traveled through time. She reached out her hand and gently stroked the pattern, as if she could see through it and touch the outline of another world.

"This door..." Yun Yao muttered to herself, with confusion and curiosity in her eyes.

Ye Wuhen walked forward, pointed at the pattern on the bronze door and said, "According to ancient records, this door is the key to connecting different planes. Behind the door is another world, perhaps a realm we have never set foot in, or perhaps it is inextricably linked to our past and future."

As he spoke, he waved his sleeves lightly, a ray of light flashed, and the pattern on the jade slip was projected into the air, transforming into a huge bronze door phantom. The door slowly opened, and a strange force surged out of it, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to vibrate.

Yun Yao, Chu Mochen and Ye Wuhen slowly approached the bronze door phantom, staring at the scene behind the door. Behind the door, they could vaguely see tall buildings in the modern world, busy streets, and people rushing around... Everything seemed so familiar, yet so strange.

Yun Yao's heartbeat suddenly quickened, and countless images flashed through her mind - her life in the modern world, the sudden car accident, and the various experiences after the time travel. She suddenly realized that her time travel might not be accidental, but a part of the first generation of twin Taoist couples' plan, a layout that spanned time, space and dimensions.

“I never thought that my original world would reappear before me in this way.” Yun Yao said softly, with complex emotions in her eyes.

Chu Mochen gently held her hand, giving her strength and support: "No matter what, this is a part of you. And now, we are standing at a new starting point, shouldering the unfinished mission of the first generation of twin Taoist companions."

Ye Wuhen looked into the distance with deep eyes: "This bronze door may be an opportunity, an opportunity for us to break through the existing limitations and explore a higher realm. But we must also be clear that the world behind the door is full of unknowns and dangers, and the power of the outer world is not something we can easily contend with."

Yun Yao nodded slightly, her eyes firm: "I understand, but since fate has led us here, we have no reason to retreat. In order to protect the Heart-Searching Pavilion and to allow every life to have the right to choose, we must move forward courageously."

The three of them sat in front of the bronze door phantom and began to explore the records in the ancient book. They found that the rules of heaven in different planes were very different. Some planes advocated power above all else and respected martial arts; some planes focused on spiritual cultivation and the pursuit of spiritual tranquility; and some planes were shrouded by dark forces, and the creatures struggled to survive in suffering.

"It seems that if we want to explore the way of the world outside our domain, we first need to understand these different rules and find ways to integrate with them." Chu Mochen said after pondering for a moment.

Ye Wuhen agreed: "That's right, and we also need to be careful of the Defense Alliance. Once they know that we have discovered the secret of the outer world, they will definitely use any means to snatch it. We must improve our strength as soon as possible and be fully prepared."

Yun Yao's heart moved, and she recalled her experience in Guixu: "Guixu is the hub connecting all realms. Perhaps we can start from there and further understand the mysteries of the outer world. Moreover, I have felt the power of my mother in Guixu. She may have also set foot in the outer world and left some clues."

The three of them discussed and decided to split into two groups. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen went to Guixu to search for clues related to the outer heavenly way; Ye Wuhen stayed in the Wenxin Pavilion, on the one hand to rectify the affairs of the pavilion and improve the strength of the disciples, on the other hand to pay close attention to the movements of the Shoudao League and ensure the safety of the Wenxin Pavilion.

Before they left, the disciples of the Heart-Questioning Pavilion came to see them off. Their eyes were full of reverence and reluctance, and they held heart lamps in their hands and prayed for the two.

"Pavilion Master, Senior Chu, please be careful on your journey. We will be waiting for your return in the Pavilion of Inquiry." said a young disciple, with tears in his eyes.

Yun Yao looked at these lovely disciples, and her heart was filled with emotion: "Don't worry, we will definitely return safely. During the time we are away, you must listen to Pavilion Master Ye's arrangements and practice well."

Chu Mochen patted his disciple on the shoulder and encouraged him: "The future of Wenxin Pavilion depends on you. Remember, when cultivating your mind, you don't need to ask the way of heaven, and you don't need to ask others. As long as we stick to our original intentions, nothing can stump us."

After that, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen set off on their journey hand in hand. They turned into two streams of light and rushed towards Guixu. Along the way, the two of them had a lot of thoughts in their minds. They were full of expectations for the outer world they were about to explore, but they also knew that the road ahead was difficult and full of dangers.

Outside Guixu, there was still a mysterious atmosphere. Time and space were reversed, and the spiritual energy was disordered, as if it was a corner forgotten by the world. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen stepped into Guixu carefully, with their spiritual consciousness highly alert, guarding against any potential danger.

Soon after entering Guixu, Yun Yao sensed a familiar aura. She closed her eyes and, relying on her subtle connection with Guixu, she slowly walked forward. She stopped in a foggy area.

The scene before her shocked her - the projection of the modern world reappeared, and this time, the picture was clearer. She saw her former home, the familiar room layout, the photos and books on display; she saw the busy figures in the hospital, the scenes where she used to work; she also saw the faces of her relatives and friends, their smiles and tears... Everything seemed close at hand, yet out of reach.

"This is... my past." Yun Yao said softly, tears welling up in her eyes.

Chu Mochen gently hugged her shoulders and comforted her: "This is also a testimony to your growth. It is these experiences that have shaped you into who you are today."

At this moment, the system's voice suddenly sounded. It was no longer the usual mechanical voice, but a mother's gentle tone: "Yao'er, Guixu is the hub connecting all worlds. I used my last bit of strength to send you here, hoping that you could learn to 'examine your heart' in this world. Now, it's time to let you see your original world..."

Following the voice of the system master, the screen switched. Yun Yao saw the life of "modern Su Yao". She found that "modern Su Yao" was actually the reincarnation of a disciple of Yunhua Sect. Everything was part of the cycle of heaven. The car accident she experienced seemed accidental, but it was actually arranged by fate, so that she could travel to the world of cultivation and complete a thrilling counterattack journey.

"It turns out that everything was already destined." Yun Yao murmured to herself, feeling deeply moved by the wonderful arrangement of fate.

Chu Mochen held her hand tightly: "But we are not puppets of fate, but the masters who rewrite our fate. Now, we have more clues and are getting closer and closer to the truth."

The two continued to move forward in Guixu, looking for clues related to the outer heaven. They encountered many dangers such as time and space turbulence, illusions and obstacles, but relying on their tacit understanding and powerful strength, they overcame danger again and again.

Deep in the Guixu, they found some strange runes. These runes flashed with colorful light and contained powerful power, which were similar to the runes of the outer world recorded on the jade slips. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen carefully studied these runes, trying to decipher the mysteries in them.

After some efforts, they finally discovered that these runes were an ancient formation that could open a short passage to the outer world. However, activating the formation consumes a huge amount of energy and is extremely risky. If you are not careful, you will be sucked into the vortex of time and space and be lost forever in the endless void.

"Should we try to activate the formation?" Yun Yao looked at Chu Mochen, with hesitation and determination in her eyes.

Chu Mochen pondered for a moment and nodded slightly: "Now that we have come this far, there is no reason to give up. But we must act cautiously to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

The two began to prepare the materials needed to activate the formation, mobilized the spiritual power in their bodies, and injected it into the runes. As the spiritual power was injected, the runes glowed brightly, and the formation slowly started. The surrounding space began to distort, and a strong suction force came from it.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, took a deep breath, and stepped into the formation hand in hand. In an instant, they felt a flash of white light in front of their eyes, and their bodies were pulled by a huge force, as if they had traveled through an endless time and space tunnel.

When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a strange world. The sky here was a strange dark red, the earth was cracked, and there was a pungent smell. In the distance, the towering black buildings were scattered in an orderly manner, exuding a cold breath. On the street, the pedestrians looked numb and their eyes were empty, as if their souls had been taken away.

"Is this the world outside the domain?" Yun Yao said softly, feeling a chill in her heart.

Chu Mochen looked around vigilantly, holding the Sword of Inquiry tightly in his hand: "It seems that the situation here is worse than we thought. Let's be careful and understand the situation here."

The two walked forward cautiously, trying not to attract the attention of others. They found that all the creatures in this world were branded with "predetermined fate" and had no right to choose. The spiritual root level of babies was determined at birth, and children had to practice according to the "fate script", and even the time of death was set in advance.

"This is simply a cage, a cage that deprives living beings of their freedom." Yun Yao said angrily, with anger flashing in her eyes.

Chu Mochen frowned slightly: "The actions of the outer heaven are really against the laws of nature. We must find a way to change all this."

At this moment, a group of guards in black armor came from not far away. Their eyes were cold and their weapons flashed with cold light. They were obviously on patrol. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen flashed and hid in a corner.

After the guards left, they continued on their way. In a remote alley, they rescued a girl who was trying to resist her fate. The girl was in ragged clothes, her face was covered with bruises, but her eyes showed stubbornness and unyielding spirit.

"Who are you? Why did you save me?" The girl looked at the two men warily, her voice trembling.

Yun Yao stepped forward and gently helped the girl up: "Don't be afraid, we are here to help you. Why are you resisting?"

A trace of despair flashed in the girl's eyes: "Those who resist will have their memories erased and become puppets of the heavens. You can't win..."

Yun Yao looked at the mark of fate on the girl's forehead and suddenly remembered her own situation in the palace. She said softly, "Back then I also thought I couldn't resist, but look, I'm standing here now. As long as there is hope in your heart, there is always a possibility of change."

A gleam of light flashed in the girl's eyes, as if she was moved by Yun Yao's words. She hesitated for a moment, took out a jade pendant from her bosom, and handed it to Yun Yao: "This is passed down from my ancestors. It is said that it can bring hope at critical moments. Now, I give it to you, and I hope you can save the world."

Yun Yao took the jade pendant, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She knew that this jade pendant carried the girl's hope and was also a help for them in the outside world.

"Thank you, we will do our best." Yun Yao said with determination in her eyes.

After bidding farewell to the girl, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen continued to explore the world outside the domain. They found that the power of heaven here was extremely strong, suppressing all resistance. But they were not discouraged, but strengthened their belief - to break this cage and let every life regain freedom.

In the ruins, they found an ancient temple. The walls of the temple were engraved with runes...