Watching the ethereal celestial maiden in the scene, Northern Sea Empress Leng Ruoxue frowned and bit her lip. This was the competitive nature among women. Seeing a woman who clearly outshone her in beauty and grace, she couldn't help but compare herself.
She sought to find something she excelled in over the other.
But this time, Leng Ruoxue tasted true defeat.
Finally, she sighed in resignation. This was a real celestial maiden. In terms of cultivation, beauty, and temperament, she was far superior.
Even as an empress revered in the lower realm, Leng Ruoxue felt a sense of inferiority before a true celestial maiden.
This was an unfamiliar feeling for her.
Clenching her fists, she vowed silently that she would one day ascend to the celestial realm and bridge the gap between them.
Heavenly Fire Empress Huo Ling'er shared a similar sentiment. Recognizing her current inadequacies, she too resolved to catch up.
Lunar Empress Wen Yaxian, however, maintained a relatively calm mindset. Her journey so far had been driven by a determination to avenge Xiao Fan. Now, with the truth revealed, she only wished to rescue Xiao Fan and stay by his side.
She had no desire to compete for superiority.
A simple, peaceful life would suffice.
As for Dragon Empress Long Xiaoxiao, she didn't pay much attention to the celestial maiden on the screen. Her mind was filled with thoughts of how wonderful it would be to live in the celestial realm with her master, Xiao Fan, surrounded by endless celestial delicacies.
Watching the celestial maiden, Demon Empress Gongsun Yarou's expression turned sour. To her, Xiao Fan already belonged to her. She never regarded Northern Sea Empress and the others as serious competition.
But this celestial maiden's appearance stirred a sense of threat within her.
She hoped this maiden had no significant connection with Xiao Fan.
At that moment, Gongsun Yarou keenly noticed the Divine Empress's divine light flicker slightly.
"Do you know this celestial maiden?" Gongsun Yarou asked, frowning.
It wasn't unreasonable for her to think so. After all, the Divine Empress came from the celestial realm, and perhaps seeing these scenes triggered some lost memories.
The Divine Empress didn't answer. Within the divine light, her expression showed astonishment.
The celestial maiden in the Haotian Mirror was indeed her.
Her missing memories began to surface. She recalled living in this secluded celestial palace back in the celestial realm.
Whether she had any prior connection with Xiao Fan, she couldn't remember yet. She was eager to see what happened next.
Inside the Haotian Mirror.
Xiao Fan wasn't overly stunned by the maiden's beauty. Instead, he felt a profound sense of loneliness emanating from her.
It seemed the maiden led a solitary and desolate life.
He understood why she might feel lonely after seeing no other celestial beings despite traversing countless celestial mountains.
Becoming an immortal didn't guarantee happiness.
Xiao Fan still couldn't fathom why, despite the countless ascensions, there were so few celestial beings. Was the celestial realm so vast that it was difficult for them to meet?
Unable to solve this mystery, he continued following the summoning force, hoping to uncover the truth.
As he prepared to leave, the ethereal maiden suddenly looked in his direction.
"Are you here?" she murmured, looking at him with a mix of curiosity and doubt.
Xiao Fan paused. She was definitely looking at him.
Could she sense his presence?
If so, he didn't need to leave just yet. She might help him understand his current state.
Xiao Fan drifted closer to the maiden. Though he couldn't make a sound or affect anything, her gaze shifted from doubt to joy.
"You are here!" she smiled, her joy infectious, like a daffodil blooming in a desolate desert.
It was clear she hadn't smiled like this in ages.
As Xiao Fan approached, the maiden tried to touch him but found nothing. She frowned in frustration but then her eyes brightened.
"Follow me!" she said, leading him.
Xiao Fan, puzzled, followed her to a pool on the celestial mountain. Without any concern for her appearance, she started digging in the clay.
Curious, Xiao Fan wondered if she was trying to create a body for him.
Indeed, she began molding a human figure from the clay.
The result was...rudimentary at best. The legs were uneven, one arm longer than the other, and the face was a caricature.
The most bizarre part was the prominent chest.
Xiao Fan couldn't help but chuckle. Clearly, she had no idea of his gender.
Would she make him inhabit this crude clay figure?
He considered running.
Outside the Haotian Mirror.
"Hahaha..." someone couldn't hold back their laughter.
"The celestial maiden's artistic skills are...something else!"
"Let's hope Xiao Fan appreciates the effort! Hahaha..."
Everyone wanted to see the formidable Nether Demon Emperor animated in this funny clay body.
Within the divine light, the Divine Empress felt embarrassed.
Unaware back then, seeing it now from a third-person perspective, she realized how poor her craftsmanship was.
Thankfully, she hadn't revealed her face, or her image might have been ruined.
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