Chapter 649: Chapter 526: Testimony of Love

In that moment of ultimate pain and darkness, Mi Guo’s mind grew still, and she unexpectedly broke through into the Immortal Realm.

In the end, events took a turn. The man from the Cyan Dragon Race could not bring himself to do it. He did not use Mi Guo for Alchemy, but instead shattered his own Demon Pill, using his life essence to revitalize her.

As the vital energy circulated, all of Mi Guo’s injuries healed. But he, his own essence depleted and his soul scattered, ultimately perished.

With her Dao companion dead, Mi Guo’s heart felt as if it would split apart. Amidst her endless grief, she had a sudden epiphany and ascended into the Ascension Realm in one fell swoop."

"Tushan had a daughter named Xing’er. In the beginning, she fell in love with a man from the Human Race. Their feelings were mutual, and they vowed to live and die together.

However, this man was fickle by nature. Before long, he gave his heart to another woman, betraying their oath.

When Xing’er learned of it, she was utterly heartbroken and overcome with grief. Yet in her extreme pain, her mind suddenly cleared, and in a single day, she had a Realm Breakthrough, becoming an Immortal.

Afterward, Xing’er was filled with uncontrollable rage and wanted to kill the heartless man with her own hands.

The man prostrated himself in terror, weeping and begging for mercy. Xing’er’s heart had not yet turned cold; in the end, she could not bear to kill him and wanted to reconcile.

But the man did not change his ways and soon fell in love with another woman. This happened three times.

Repeatedly abandoned, Xing’er’s heart turned to ash, and despair penetrated her very bones. Thus, she no longer showed mercy and killed him with her own hands.

The moment she killed the faithless man, Xing’er’s mind achieved a sudden breakthrough, and she ascended directly into the Ascension Realm."

"Tushan had a remarkable daughter named Cha. From a young age, she was exceptionally intelligent, with talents far beyond ordinary people. She was born with a Cold Frost Body, and when cultivating the Lifebound Divine Abilities of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox race, she found it especially natural, progressing at an incredible speed.

At only twenty, she formed a Golden Core; at thirty-five, she reached Nascent Soul. By the age of fifty, she had actually stepped into the Upper Three Realms, but was thereafter stuck in the Jade Realm, unable to advance an inch for a hundred years.

In her one hundred and fiftieth year, Tushan Cha happened to meet a man from the White Tiger Race. Their feelings were mutual, and they fell in love.

As her heart was moved by love, her hundred-year bottleneck suddenly loosened, and she stepped into the Immortal Realm in a single leap.

However, the White Tiger Race and the Fox Race were mortal enemies, with a feud stretching back generations.

When the two races heard of it, they rose up in opposition and forbade their marriage.

Helpless, the two fled together across the Demon Race’s World.

Both races sent experts to hunt them down, pursuing them relentlessly.

In the final battle, the man from the White Tiger Race suffered grievous injuries in order to protect Tushan Cha. He bled out and died in her arms.

With her Dao companion dead, Tushan Cha clutched his body and wept bitterly, her heart feeling as if it were splitting apart.

Yet, at the moment all her hope had turned to ash, she comprehended the nature of love and loss, had a Realm Breakthrough, and ascended directly."

"Tushan Wei, born with an innate seductive charm..."

Xiao Mo read the life stories of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox women in the *Record of Proving Emotion* and discovered they were all Cultivators at the Ascension Realm.

In other words, they were all Cultivators of the Tushan clan who had proven the Dao through emotion.

Xiao Mo continued to read. When he reached the end, he found the author’s reflections—

"Our Nine-tailed Celestial Fox race has always proven the Dao through emotion. But what, then, is this so-called ’emotion’?"

"To stay together forever, to grow old with one another—that is certainly a form of emotion. Yet from ancient times to the present day, among the women of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox race, how many have been able to grow old together as a couple, beginning well and ending well? And how many have entered the Ascension Realm through this path?"

"On the contrary, it is those women who have experienced the vicissitudes of fortune, tasted betrayal and abandonment, and personally lived through the joys and sorrows, the bitterness and sweetness of love, who often, at the moment of soul-rending pain, suddenly prove their Dao and ascend directly."

"In my view, the true essence of what our race calls proving the Dao with ’emotion’ is nothing more than the sheer intensity of that emotion. Among all the feelings in the world, the path of ’love’ is the one that is most deeply etched into one’s bones and heart, the one that points most directly to the depths of the soul. Therefore, it is the most capable of compelling one to a Realm Breakthrough."

"But if that is the case, does it not mean that those of our Fox Race who wish to reach the Ascension Realm must first suffer the pain of ’loss’? Must they first endure the torment of love and the shattering of their hearts before they can achieve great enlightenment?"

"And the price of such a ’loss’—is it truly worth it? Or is it not?"

"I have pondered this at length and can find no answer. If any clan members of later generations should chance upon this tattered book, you must consider it for yourselves. It is difficult to put into words."

The author’s name was not left in the book.

Xiao Mo guessed it was likely written by a former matriarch of the Tushan clan.

’To gain, must one first lose?’

Xiao Mo gently caressed the pages in his hand, his mind replaying the stories he had just read.

His brows furrowed slightly as he sank deep into thought.

Gradually, Xiao Mo’s gaze seemed to grow more resolute, as if a once-hesitant idea was slowly solidifying in his mind, taking shape until it became clear and certain.

...

An hour later, Xiao Mo walked out of the Library Pavilion.

The scorching midsummer sun hung high in the center of the sky, its fiery light pouring down and shrouding all of Tushan in a dazzling heat.

The incessant chirping of cicadas echoed from the branches, raucous and fervent. Even the occasional breeze that blew past carried the unique, warm breath of summer.

It seemed that everything about Tushan was wonderful, except for the summer, which was truly a bit too hot.

Just as Xiao Mo was about to return to Moon Spring Peak, Xiang Niang suddenly flew before him. She gave a graceful curtsy, the corners of her lips curling into a bewitching smile. "Young Master, it’s been a while."

"It has indeed been over a month." Xiao Mo returned her bow with a clasped-fist salute, his tone calm. "I wonder, is there a reason for your visit, Xiang Niang?"

"Honestly, Young Master! Can I not come see you unless I have a reason? You’re so heartless..."

Xiang Niang pouted, a hint of playful indignation on her face, but her tone concealed a subtle trace of resentment.

As she spoke, Xiang Niang took a step forward, her small hand gently brushing against Xiao Mo’s chest. Her gaze shifted, carrying a flirtatious charm. "All this time, without me by your side, have you been feeling lonely at night, Young Master?"

Xiao Mo didn’t answer. He simply took an imperceptible step back, smiled faintly, and looked at her with a calm gaze.

"Hmph... You’re as boring as ever, Young Master. What a waste of such a handsome face. I wonder who could ever like someone like you."

Xiang Niang huffed and turned her head away. No longer wasting words with Xiao Mo, she got straight to the point.

"The Grand Elder has some business with you."

’The Grand Elder is looking for me?’ A hint of vigilance rose in Xiao Mo’s heart.

’Under normal circumstances, for the Grand Elder, Tushan Meng, to specifically seek out a member of the Human Race like me... it’s most likely not for anything good.’

"Yes. Please come with me, Young Master." Xiang Niang turned, swaying her hips as she led Xiao Mo toward Wang Yue Mountain.

Before long, the two arrived at the summit of Wang Yue Mountain.

Tushan Meng was in the courtyard watering some Spirit Flowers and Herbs, her expression relaxed and leisurely.

"Grand Elder, Xiang Niang has brought Xiao Mo," Xiang Niang said from outside the courtyard, bowing gracefully.

"Tushan Tributor Xiao Mo pays his respects to the Grand Elder," Xiao Mo added, also giving a solemn, clasped-fist salute.

"Mm," Tushan Meng straightened up and looked toward the two outside the courtyard, nodding with a smile. "Xiang Niang, you may leave us."

"Yes, Grand Elder."

Xiang Niang glanced at Xiao Mo, a flicker of worry crossing her eyes, but she still retreated with the utmost respect.

"Don’t just stand out there. Come in and have a cup of tea," Tushan Meng said to Xiao Mo with a smile. Her tone was gentle, betraying no particular emotion.

"Yes, Grand Elder."

Xiao Mo did as he was told and walked into the courtyard.

Tushan Meng set down the watering can and personally poured Xiao Mo a cup of tea.

Xiao Mo quickly stood up and received the teacup with both hands.

"Can you guess why I’ve called you here today?" Tushan Meng asked with a smile.

"I am dull-witted and cannot guess the Grand Elder’s profound intentions," Xiao Mo answered honestly.

"Hehehe..."

Tushan Meng clasped her hands behind her back and looked at Xiao Mo with a sincere gaze.

"Xiao Mo, I know that you and Jing Ci are deeply in love. Although the Elders of my clan, and indeed the entire Demon Race’s World, are prejudiced against the Human Race, I do not share that view."

"I was deeply pained by what happened to Jing Ci’s mother back then. I truly do not wish to see such a tragedy repeat itself with Jing Ci."

"However, Jing Ci is about to become our Tushan Saintess. If you are merely a Tributor, your desire to be with her will likely draw countless objections and criticisms. When that time comes, it will be difficult for me to speak on your behalf."

"So, after much thought, I have come up with a way that might just allow you and Jing Ci to be joined in marriage."

"I wonder... would you be willing to hear it?"

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