Gongsun Yarou had initially believed that Xiao Fan would gradually regain his consciousness after responding to her calls.
But in the following days, Xiao Fan remained in a stupor. Except for reacting to the word "Master," nothing she said or did could elicit any response from him.
Gongsun Yarou felt frustrated and helpless.
Yet, in her efforts to awaken Xiao Fan's consciousness, she had no choice but to compromise repeatedly.
"Master, Master, Master..."
Under her continuous calls, Xiao Fan's condition finally started to improve. From initially moving a finger to now having a spark of awareness in his eyes.
Seeing Xiao Fan's gradual recovery, Gongsun Yarou's feelings shifted from frustration to relief.
As long as Xiao Fan could recover, she was willing to call him "Master."
For Xiao Fan, she had given up her pride and repeatedly lowered her bottom line. If Xiao Fan still thought about that foolish disciple after regaining consciousness, she wouldn't let him off easily!
Days passed.
The entire demon tribe was at a loss on how to enter the celestial palace of the demon emperor's inheritance.
Finally, someone in the demon tribe thought of Gongsun Yarou.
Since she had unintentionally opened the inheritance, perhaps she was also the key to entering it.
In the cultivation world, seemingly unrelated people or things often had mysterious connections.
Generations of demon tribe powerhouses had sought the inheritance in vain, yet Gongsun Yarou had opened it by chance. This couldn't simply be explained by coincidence.
Many things were destined.
Perhaps Gongsun Yarou was indeed the key to triggering the entrance to the celestial palace.
This theory quickly spread among the demon tribe, causing a stir.
Soon, the rumor reached the upper echelons of the demon tribe.
The demon lord, upon hearing the rumor, pondered briefly and decided to have Gongsun Yarou brought to the seaside.
Since they had no better solution, it was worth a try.
When Gongsun Yarou heard the rumor, she couldn't help but find it amusing.
They thought too highly of her!
However, the rumor had spread so widely that Qingtian Peak, previously untouched by the demon tribe, was now swarming with demons.
It seemed she had to clarify the matter personally.
So, when the demon lord's order came, Gongsun Yarou didn't refuse.
Only by showing that she was powerless to enter the celestial palace would the demon tribe leave her alone.
Recently, she had noticed some demons with ulterior motives lurking around. She recognized them as elite members of her former tribe, clearly targeting Xiao Fan.
Thus, Gongsun Yarou took Xiao Fan with her wherever she went, never leaving his side.
Seeing Gongsun Yarou carrying Xiao Fan on her back, the demon lord's eyes showed a hint of disappointment.
Gongsun Yarou, who could have been a great asset, had chosen to forsake the demon tribe's honor for a human. It was regrettable.
Although he didn't believe Gongsun Yarou was the key to the celestial palace, since she was here, she might as well try.
The demon lord spoke solemnly, "Gongsun Yarou, you must know why I summoned you. I won't waste time."
"Do you know how to enter the celestial palace of the demon emperor's inheritance?"
At this moment, all eyes were on Gongsun Yarou.
They had tried everything to find a way into the celestial palace, all in vain. Now, they were desperate.
"Reporting to the demon lord, although I don't know how to enter the celestial palace, I can try." Gongsun Yarou replied calmly.
She wanted to say she didn't know and leave, but doing nothing would leave the demons unconvinced.
So, she had to try to enter the celestial palace.
Hearing this, the demon lord nodded.
With the demon lord's approval, Gongsun Yarou approached the sea.
She intended to fly to the palace's location like other demons, then return and tell them it was just a mirage, thus dispelling the rumor.
However, as she prepared to move, she heard a low voice in her ear.
"Calm your mind and feel the palace's location."
Hearing this, Gongsun Yarou was overjoyed.
"Xiao Fan, you're awake!" Her voice couldn't hide her excitement.
"Yes," Xiao Fan responded softly.
These days, he seemed unconscious, but his mind was in a profound state, detached from his body, perceiving the world from an incomprehensible perspective.
He was aware of everything that had happened and knew how much Gongsun Yarou had done for him.
In this state, he could perceive things normally invisible, like the connection between the demon emperor's inheritance and Gongsun Yarou.
This connection would guide her to the inheritance.
"Xiao Fan, what did you mean just now?"
After her excitement, Gongsun Yarou asked about his earlier words.
"Close your eyes and feel the palace's location," Xiao Fan repeated.
Though confused, Gongsun Yarou followed his instructions.
As she stood still, all the demons around her wondered why she wasn't moving.
Suddenly, a demon exclaimed, "Look! Something's appearing at the palace!"
Hearing this, all eyes shifted from Gongsun Yarou to the distant palace.
They were stunned.
A rainbow bridge had appeared at the palace, extending towards them, finally connecting to Gongsun Yarou.
Everyone was speechless.
It was true!
Gongsun Yarou was indeed the key to the celestial palace!
At this moment, a single thought ran through their minds.
Without a doubt, Gongsun Yarou was chosen by the inheritance. If she could enter the celestial palace, she would be the ultimate victor.
The surrounding demon elites couldn't accept this.
Why? Why was it Gongsun Yarou again?
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