The look in Ah Chun's eyes no longer exhibited the childlike innocence it once had. Under the effects of the samsara and living so many countless lives, living, dying and experiencing so many different things. She had lived lives that had lasted tens of tens of thousands of years. Even gaining immortality. But after so much bloodshed and horrific battles that she had to experience how could she be the sweet innocent girl she once was. Her eyes now shone with a coldness that seemed to see into the depths of everything she looked at, yet wise beyond her years. The demeanor she gave off felt the same as Immortal Xiao Ying. A mighty existence that stood above all.
Her cold eyes fluttered as she observed her surroundings as she got up. Her eyes locked on to a familiar figure, the cold look in her eyes softened and tears started to form at the corners of her eyes. That person was Ning Shen, in each and every one of her ninety-nine lives he was the one she had fallen in love with every time. He was the one that sacrificed himself for her every time. Seeing him at such a young age brought back the countless memories she had during those countless lives. But she knew she could not act on these emotions right now. She had to wait until she was older, the her now was still a very young girl. The cold look that she had before quickly replaced the soft gaze she just had. Ning Shen who was still cultivating did not realize the look she had just given him. But Immortal Xiao Ying did and she could guess from the way Ah Chun was now that she had experienced more than anyone should have to experience in the samsara.
"Senior, can I ask how much time has passed?" Ah Chun asked as she looked at Immortal Xiao Ying. Her gaze actually startled Immortal Xiao Ying, it was as if she was facing another Immortal!
"Almost six months." Immortal Xiao Ying replied with a faint smile on her lips. This demeanor was what a cultivator should have she thought. But this change between the old Ah Chun and the new was like heaven and earth!
"Thank you, senior. The experiences that I had to go through during this test are something that are now engraved into my soul. This was truly a learning experience that I will never forget. I wish to thank senior for giving me the ability to have such an experience." Ah Chun bowed her head and cupped her hands as she said this.
When she raised her head again she noticed that Ning Shen had disappeared. A smile flashed across her eyes but she did not show any change to her facial expression. Immortal Xiao Ying did not miss this though since she had been studying Ah Chun's every movement. All of Ah Chun's movements were very elegant and natural. Her cold gaze along with her graceful movements gave her a demeanor that was even better than some of the immortal princesses! Immortal Xiao Ying was truly astonished she really wanted to know what happened to Ah Chun during her samsara.
"It is good that you were able to come out. I was worried since there were times when you coughed up blood. " Immortal Xiao Ying then walked closer to Ah Chun taking her hands and leaning in close to her ear while whispering: "Are you disappointed that he did not say anything?"
Immortal Xiao Ying's words gave Ah Chun a start but her facial expression never changed. Ah Chun just shook her head and said: "It's fine it is too early for that. For now, I must concentrate on becoming stronger. I am no longer the same as before. After living so many countless lives how could I be."
Immortal Xiao Ying let go of Ah Chun's hands and backed away as she said: "Mmm… You are right. Although everything you have gone through within the samsara was not real. It would still be real to the person who had to experience it all. Being able to pass this test allows you to gain my inheritance are you willing to accept it?"
"If senior thinks that I am qualified then I will be willing to accept it." Immortal Xiao Ying nodded her head in approval. She could tell now that this young girl in front of her will become a mighty existence in the future.
"You are more than qualified, not only that, like I said before I would also impart to you a secret art. I will need you to follow me into the palace." After saying her words Immortal Xiao Ying turned and walked into the palace.
Ah Chun looked up at the sky and wondered if she was still in the samsara. But even if she was what did it matter. She would just do as she did in the countless times before in the other lives and work her hardest to become the strongest existence and stand at the apex of all. She was no longer the foolish child who found everything fascinating. The her now was someone who had experienced tens of tens of thousands of years of life and more. The only path for her was to be stronger. In the battles she fought during the samsara, she had experienced attacks that could decimate this world with a single strike. Luckily, right now, she was still very young she had plenty of time as long as she puts her mind to it and kept her determination she will be fine. As Ah Chun calmed her mind she let out a sigh and followed after Immortal Xiao Ying.