Translator: Fate Translation Checker: Silavin Peach Village’s territory was not considered big as it only covered a few dozen kilometres. Since the beginning, there were no more than 100 households. The children of the village were around the ages of seven to eight years old. The younger children were still drinking breast milk, while the other children would start learning simple Qi Cultivation from the adults. Even if they could not become cultivators in the future, it would help to strengthen their bodies and allow them to hunt in the mountains and forests. They were all seated properly in cross-legged postures on stone slabs, welcoming the sunrise and breathing in the morning glow. The environment here was extremely good. There were clear mountains, serene waters and lush greenery. The lake from far away was clear like emerald and there were plenty of birds drinking from there. There were also Pegasi that were entirely snow-white. They had formed herds and were lowering their heads to enjoy the water from the lake. It was a peaceful and comforting sight. Gu Xianer had changed into a fluttering white dress that was refreshing like a pure fairy. She was fond of the wide-sleeved celestial dress that Gu Changge bought with her, and had always been wearing it, but she had already put it aside and kept it in storage. After staying at the Heavenly Tomb for a period of time, she had grown a little and the celestial dress was no longer fitting for her body anymore. “This stone slab is still here…” Gu Xianer found a stone slab at the lakeside that was almost half a human tall. She leaped on it deftly and was gently bouncing on it. Her absolutely beautiful face revealed a delighted expression. When she was young, she would frequently sit on this stone slab while absorbing the essence of the Sun and Moon. Each seating would take her several days. For Gu Xianer, this stone slab was like her old friend. She had never expected for this stone slab to still be here and unmoved after so many years. Yao Yao was like a little adult who had her hands behind her back. She was following behind Gu Xianer and when seeing Gu Xianer’s reaction, her small nose wrinkled up as she said, “Sister Xianer, you are always behaving like this. No wonder the Master says that you are a Young Lady who doesn’t grow up.” Her voice was crisp with a little softness in it. It sounded old-fashioned as she reproached Gu Xianer. Gu Xianer giggled as she disregarded her fairy-like outlook. She took off her jade-like shoes and swung them off her delicate feet. She then stepped into the lake and played around, making splashes. Seeing that Yao Yao was going to reproach her again, Gu Xianer used her sleeve to wrap and capture Yao Yao, pulling her into her embrace. “You are just a little girl who is just a few years old, but you are always disciplining me. I am the Big Sister here, aren’t I?” Gu Xianer pinched Yao Yao’s nose and revealed a smile. Gu Xianer caught up with her Masters and the villagers when she returned to Peach Village. They had also talked about things that happened over the years, and her experiences, allowing them to feel relieved. She then gifted some toys to the children of the village, and played with them for half a day with child-like innocence. Gu Xianer did not reveal any expression of worry as she was optimistic and cheerful like before. She did not speak about the dangers she had experienced in the Heavenly Tomb so that it would not worry the villagers or her Masters. It seemed as though she was merely cultivating non-stop in the outside world for all these years. Now that Gu Xianer was rather free, she wanted to ask about her most concerned question – where was Sister Tao Yao? Why was she not able to sense Tao Yao’s aura? It seemed as though she had vanished from this world. To Gu Xianer, Tao Yao was her Master and also her Elder Sister. Tao Yao was one of the people in the world that treated her the best. “Sister Xianer, I can see that you don’t wish to be my Older Sister, but rather be my Martial Aunt…” Yao Yao’s nose might be pinched by Gu Xianer, but she was still showing an old-fashioned attitude. She had mercilessly exposed Gu Xianer’s mind. Gu Xianer was suddenly panicking after hearing Yao Yao’s statement. She was stuttering as she said, “You… you cheeky girl. What nonsense are you talking about? Be careful if not I will beat you up. Let me tell you, even your Master wouldn’t dare to offend me. If he offends me, I will beat him up together with you.” “You cannot win against Master. It is obvious that Master frequently bullies you. I see it way too often.” Yao Yao mercilessly exposed Gu Xianer again. Gu Xianer was embarrassed as she gently knocked on Yao Yao’s head. “You were so cute when you were young, why aren’t you as cute anymore? Acting like an adult, speaking in such an old-fashioned manner and being so sentimental…” That was when Gu Xianer recalled the moment she returned to the Peach Village and felt a little heartache. Yao Yao was actually sitting by the entrance of the village alone and was seemingly waiting for someone. “Your irresponsible Master abandoned you here at the village. He is really a ruthless person.” Gu Xianer started to criticize Gu Changge. Of course, Gu Xianer knew that Yao Yao turned out like this because of her past experiences. Yao Yao was another part of Tao Yao, birth of another half of her Dao Fruit. In terms of karmic relations, she was spotless and detached from Tao Yao’s karmic debts. Still, since they were nevertheless related in some way, she could also be said to be Tao Yao’s Little Sister. It was also because of this; it did not allow Yao Yao to grow up and age. It was as if her age was forever frozen at this moment. Those children that Yao Yao once played with had all grown up. They had their own Family, Children and Grandchildren. But she was still the same as before, like she was only a few years old and would never change. Yao Yao might look very young, but she was actually very mature at heart and very sensible. This was also why Gu Xianer felt her heartache. Originally, Yao Yao still had an Elder Sister that could take care for and accompany her. But now, even that Elder Sister had vanished completely without a trace. As Yao Yao’s Master, Gu Changge’s shadow was not even around. It was as though he had forgotten about her. “Sister Xianer, you cannot speak about Master like that. He is just very very busy and doesn’t have time to come see Yao Yao. He must be busy with so many matters daily and doesn’t have enough time to handle them…” Hearing Gu Xianer criticizing Gu Changge, Yao Yao could not help explaining on behalf of Gu Changge. She might be saying so, but her eyes were rather dimmed. Gu Xianer felt sorry for this sensible girl, and could not bring herself to speak heavy words. She reached out to touch Yao Yao’s head and said, “I will bring you to find your Master. I will pull his ear and ask him why he has not come to see you after such a long time.” “Sister Xianer, you are rash and rough, Master wouldn’t like that. He only likes someone mature and steady like me…” Yao Yao spoke like a little adult. Gu Xianer’s tooth was aching a little. She really wanted to grab Yao Yao and beat her up. But after thinking for a moment, she decided to let it go. She hugged Yao Yao and swung her around as she splashed in the lake. “Yao Yao, do you know where Sister Tao Yao went?” As Gu Xianer looked far away at the overlapping mountains and could not help but softly ask. When hearing this question, Yao Yao’s face involuntarily let out a confused and lost expression. Yao Yao shook her little head and replied, “I don’t know where she went to either. There was a day when a beautiful Big Sister wearing red clothes came to look for her. Afterwards Elder Sister suddenly vanished and she didn’t tell any of us. I merely heard that red-clothed Big Sister saying something about the truth…” “Red-clothed Big Sister? The truth?” Gu Xianer was a little confused too. She had never heard of Sister Tao Yao having any friends, let alone a beautiful Big Sister wearing red clothes? Yao Yao let out a sad expression as she looked at Gu Xianer and tilted her head to ask, “Sister Xianer, do you think Big Sister has vanished from this world? I cannot sense her aura and it seemed as though she has been wiped out from my memory. There are many in the village are gradually forgetting about her.” “Even Grandfather Village Chief is the same. One day, when I went over to ask him if Elder Sister was coming back. He assumed I was asking about you, and couldn’t even remember I have an actual Elder Sister.” “Some of the villagers are starting to think that the withered Peach Tree at the entrance of the village is blocking their path and even wanted to cut it down, to make the entrance road wider…” “Why is this happening…” “I’m so afraid that one day I will also forget about her existence. By then, all her traces of existence would really vanish, as though she had never existed.” “Wu wu wu Why… why did she vanish. Master also isn’t looking for me anymore. Do they not want Yao Yao anymore? Yao Yao has always been sensible and obedient…” Strings of tears rolled off the young girl’s cheeks as though they were pearls that were cut off from their string. Yao Yao sobbed as her eyes turned red. It felt as though she was venting out all of her fears and heartfelt sadness. When hearing this, Gu Xianer was startled as she dud bit think such things would happen during this period of time. Gu Xianer realized now that when she returned to Peach Village, many of the villagers did not speak much about Tao Yao. She initially thought they did not wish to recall about this sensitive topic. She had never thought it would be because they had forgotten about her! [Why is Sister Tao Yao’s existence gradually vanishing from everyone’s mind!? Didn’t that mean that traces of her existence would vanish from this world too!?] All of a sudden, Gu Xianer thought of the greatest possibility, Dao Immolation! Tao Yao could possibly be in a dangerous place and was using Dao Immolation. Dao Immolation did not just release her cultivation, it would release all of her karma and traces of her existence! It was the same as vanishing. As all traces of her existence had also been released. It would feel as though she had never been in this world. Not in the past, present, or future. [No wonder I couldn’t detect her aura even with my current cultivation! It was because her aura had already vanished!] “But why is this happening? What exactly is going on!?” Gu Xianer’s expression was a little pale. She suddenly thought about many things. [Was that red-clothed woman Gu Changge’s past disciple, that Demoness who gave a corpse as a gift during Gu Changge’s wedding?] Tao Yao did not mention it before, but Gu Xianer knew that Tao Yao must have some history with Gu Changge. If that red-clothed woman was Chan Hongyi, then it was to be expected for Tao Yao to know Chan Hongyi. “Devil Mountain! I need to make a trip to Devil Mountain!” Gu Xianer thought of the Force that was established by her. If that Demoness was still around, Gu Xianer might be able to find out Tao Yao’s whereabouts from her. Not giving Yao Yao too much explanation, Gu Xianer waved her hand casually. A huge path appeared in the blurry void. Gu Xianer could not be bothered to wear her jade-shoes as she carried Yao Yao and stepped into the path. The Devil Mountain was millions of kilometres away from this place and had several spatial isolation zones. But with Gu Xianer’s current strength, it took her just an instant to reach Devil Mountain. “Why… Devil Mountain doesn’t have that Demoness’ aura too. It seems like she had vanished too!” Gu Xianer appeared in the skies and was completely stunned as she looked at the area which was enveloped in Demonic Qi. “Truth… Truth…” “Could the truth that they mentioned was to search for the truth of the Forbidden Epoch in the past? If they had such an obsession, they probably wouldn’t rest until they achieve their objective. But how much terrifying karma and backlash would they have to endure in order to pass through the River of Time…” Gu Xianer could seemingly imagine the outcome for the duo and was at a loss. Even with her current cultivation, she would not dare to say that she could return to the past using the River of Time. Furthermore, the Forbidden Epoch was already shattered and even the River of Time had collapsed into the chaotic void. Even if they could go against the River of Time, they would probably be lost in the vast darkness and would not be able to find the epoch or era they wanted. Gu Xianer suddenly thought of something as though she had found a life-saving straw. “Gu Changge! That’s right! He must have a method to save them! The Demoness was once his disciple, afterall. He might be cold towards others, but he is warm on the inside and wouldn’t be willing to watch her die!” Viewing Tao Yao as Family, Gu Xianer really did not watch as she vanished due to the Dao Immolation, disappearing completely from the world. After bringing Yao Yao back to Peach Village, she bid goodbye to her Masters and villagers. She informed them not to touch that Peach Tree at the entrance and that she wanted to bring Yao Yao along to look for Gu Changge. However, Yao Yao seemingly knew what Gu Xianer had to do and did not want to trouble her. She insisted on staying in the village. Gu Xianer thus had no choice but to bid farewell to her. With the red bird, Hong, she turned into a Divine Rainbow and rushed straight for the Immortal Domain. She wanted to go to the Heavenslayers Alliance to look for Gu Changge. But at this moment, something major was also happening in the Heavenslayers Alliance.