NFBE Chapter 730 Heavenly Dao Awakening
Chapter 730 Heavenly Dao Awakening
As Yun Yao and her companions entered Yuxu Palace, it felt like they had entered a fairyland woven with fantasy and political intrigue. Floating above the clouds, shrouded in ethereal mist, the palace towered majestically. Its golden glazed tiles shimmered with a sacred light in the sunlight, while winding white jade steps descended, seemingly leading to a mystical realm beyond the mortal realm. However, Yun Yao had no time to admire the beauty. She was acutely aware that the gazes of the surrounding monks were filled with a mixture of awe and fear, like ice and fire.
The Palace Master personally came out to greet them. He wore a white robe embroidered with golden runes and a jade crown. His face was stern, his eyes so deep they seemed to conceal endless galaxies. He bowed slightly, making a "please" gesture, and led Yun Yao and the others into the palace. Along the way, he seemed to enthusiastically introduce the various sights of Yuxu Palace, but his words shone with a subtle sense of distance.
Arriving at the "Tian Dao Pavilion," a magnificent octagonal pavilion, its roof inlaid with a huge spiritual pearl, emitting a soft and mysterious light, illuminating the surrounding void. Yun Yao felt a faint sense of unease, and she subconsciously glanced at Chu Mochen. Their eyes met, and both saw vigilance in each other's eyes.
As soon as she entered the Tiandao Pavilion, something strange happened. The Palace Master flashed, instantly approaching Yun Yao. His hands quickly formed seals, and a golden sealing light, like a spirit snake, coiled around Yun Yao's meridians. Unable to evade, Yun Yao felt a powerful and cold force instantly suppress her spiritual power, as if she were imprisoned by an invisible mountain.
"I'm sorry, Host Lianxin." The Palace Master's voice echoed within the pavilion, a hint of helplessness mixed with unquestionable resolve. "The Immortal Council is worried that your restoration of the Heavenly Dao will undermine our rule, so..." His fingertips gleamed, condensing into a golden chain. Runes flowed across the chain, emitting a confining force. "We can only ask you to stay here temporarily."
Chu Mochen saw this, his fury flaring. The divine essence within him instantly surged, surging like a raging tide. With a roar, he unsheathed his sword, its clang resounding through the heavens as he lunged at the Palace Master. The force of his sword seemed to resonate with the majesty of the ancient divine court and his protective heart for Yun Yao. However, the twelve elders of Yuxu Palace were already waiting nearby. They chanted an incantation in unison, and twelve rays of light intertwined into a vast web, forcibly trapping Chu Mochen within.
Chu Mochen struggled hard, shattering a patch of light with every swing of his sword, but the light net quickly repaired itself like a ghost, holding him back tightly. His heart was burning with anxiety, his eyes red as he looked towards Yun Yao and shouted, "Yao'er!"
Yun Yao watched Chu Mochen trapped. Though she was extremely anxious, she knew panic was pointless. She took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and slowly scanned the Tiandao Pavilion. Suddenly, the lotus seal between her eyebrows trembled slightly, as if sensing a call.
Yun Yao's heart stirred. She remembered what the System Lord had said: those novels written in the modern era were projections of the laws of Heaven in different worlds. And now, in the Tiandao Pavilion, which was closely connected to the Heavenly Dao, she seemed to have touched a key clue.
She closed her eyes, concentrated, and attempted to communicate with the lotus seal between her eyebrows. Suddenly, her consciousness seemed to have traveled through time and space, returning to the modern world. The days and nights spent at her computer, composing stories, resurfaced before her. Every character, every plot point, like twinkling stars, converged in her mind.
At this moment, the "Heavenly Way Wheel" within the Heavenly Way Pavilion also began to stir. This wheel, situated in the center of the pavilion, was immense, engraved with intricate runes and mysterious patterns, symbolizing the laws governing the operation of all things. The wheel, previously motionless, now began to spin, slowly at first, like a thousand-year-old beast awakening, then rapidly, emitting a dull roar.
The fragments of the laws on the roulette wheel were pulled by some force and broke away from the wheel, transforming into dazzling streams of light, flying towards Yun Yao. These fragments varied in shape, some like crystal snowflakes, others like burning stars, swirling around Yun Yao, gradually forming a dazzling halo around her.
The Palace Master's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with shock and fear. He uttered incoherently, "So, back then, the Divine Court's Lord had already injected the Heavenly Dao consciousness into the Lotus Heart host! Are you... the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao?"
Yun Yao was lost in that wondrous feeling. She could clearly sense a vast, ancient power awakening within her. This power didn't originate from the outside world, but rather from the depths of her soul, deeply connected to the stories she had written. The joys and sorrows, the sorrows and reunions, of those stories, all became nutrients for this power, nourishing her and gradually merging her with the Way of Heaven.
The System's voice echoed in the sea of consciousness at the perfect moment, like a thunderbolt piercing the night sky. "Host, do you remember the novels you wrote in modern times? Those stories are actually projections of the laws of Heaven across different worlds. Now, what you need to do is awaken the 'Yun Yao' in all worlds and unite them into a complete Heavenly Consciousness."
Yun Yao slowly opened her eyes, the light in them gleaming as if they held countless stars. She looked at the trapped Chu Mochen and whispered softly, "Chen, don't panic."
At this moment, the fragments of the laws surrounding Yun Yao shone brightly, resonating with the lotus seal between her brows. A powerful impact spread outward from her as the center, and the golden seal that imprisoned her instantly shattered like thin paper, dissipating into nothingness.
Chu Mochen felt the surge of power and was filled with joy. He seized the opportunity to exert his strength, and the sword in his hand burst out with unprecedented light, forcibly tearing through the light net laid by the elders. He flashed and instantly came to Yun Yao's side, holding her hand, looking at her with a firm gaze, as if he could abandon everything in the world except her.
"Whether you are the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao or my princess, I will always stand by your side." Chu Mochen's voice was low and powerful, like a huge bell, echoing in the Tiandao Pavilion.
Yun Yao nodded slightly, tears welling in her eyes. The two exchanged a smile, a smile filled with the tacit understanding and deep affection that came after enduring hardships. Amidst the shocked, terrified, and regretful gazes of the Yuxu Palace, they joined hands in embarking on the Wheel of Heaven.
The roulette wheel shone brightly, blinding everyone. When the light faded, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen had vanished, leaving behind only the dead silence of the Tiandao Pavilion and the contemplative Yuxu Palace. They knew that with the departure of these two, a storm concerning the Dao of Heaven and the fate of the three realms had officially begun.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen felt a flash of light before their eyes, as time and space seemed to distort, a powerful pulling force drawing them into an unknown passage. Light and shadow shifted around them, and countless bizarre scenes flashed by like a revolving lantern, like miniatures of various worlds, or fragmented memories of the laws of nature.
After an unknown amount of time, the scene suddenly brightened, and they had arrived in a familiar yet unfamiliar world—the modern era. Tall buildings stood in rows, traffic was bustling, and the bustling atmosphere of the city filled them. However, a faint, eerie aura lingered in the air, the sinister influence of the remnant spirit of the Phantom Moon Saint.
They soon found the modern-day "Su Yao," lying pale on a hospital bed. Instruments ticked coldly around her, and her electrocardiogram pulsed faintly, as if it might stop at any moment. In the corner of the ward, a looming dark figure grinned grimly. It was the remnant of the Youyue Saint.
"Want to save her? Not that easy!" The residual soul of the Holy Maiden Youyue laughed shrilly, and with a flash of her figure, she pounced towards Su Yao, trying to completely sever Yun Yao's foundation in this world.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen wouldn't let her succeed, so they quickly attacked. Yun Yao's fingertips shone with light, condensing into silver lotus petals that struck the remnant soul, while Chu Mochen swung his sword with a powerful force, blocking the remnant soul's escape route.
In this fierce battle, Yun Yao gradually discovered that every confrontation with the remnant soul, every time she protected her modern self, she could feel the subtle growth of her inner consciousness of the Heavenly Dao. She realized that this was not just a simple battle, but a journey of exploration and awakening of herself and the Heavenly Dao.
They traveled through the city's streets, pursuing the remnant spirit of the Phantom Moon Saint. While engaging her in a battle of wits and courage, they collected the fragments of the "Law of Narrative" scattered throughout this world. The integration of each fragment was like lighting a bright lamp, deepening Yun Yao's understanding of the Way of Heaven and bringing her closer to a complete consciousness of the Way of Heaven.
Chu Mochen always stayed by her side, never flinching from facing the powerful enemies of Yuxu Palace or the strange crises of the modern world. He used his own strength to provide Yunyao with a safe space, allowing her to explore and grow with peace of mind.
In the process, Yun Yao also witnessed the joys and sorrows of the modern world. The stories, dreams, and struggles of ordinary people all flowed like small streams into the ocean of the Heavenly Dao in her heart. She understood that the Heavenly Dao was not high and far above, unattainable, but contained in the story of every life, waiting to be awakened and gathered.
As their adventures in the modern world deepen, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's bond grows stronger than ever. They support each other in times of hardship, illuminate each other through times of uncertainty, and become each other's most solid support. Every step they take is a step toward their ultimate goal: to restore the Way of Heaven, save the Three Realms, and restore peace and beauty to all worlds.
This journey across time and space, across the world, has just begun, and Yun Yao and Chu Mochen are ready to face all challenges, and are walking hand in hand towards the unknown future with determination.