Days passed since Jiǎo Lóng buried Lingye's body in the ice cube in the mountains. He would often visit her, talking to her as if she were still alive, and pouring out his heart to her.
One day, as he sat beside the ice cube, he couldn't help but think about the events that had led to Lingye's death. He thought about how she had known that he was the Demon King, and how she had sacrificed herself to stop him.
"If I am the Demon King, then how did she know?" Jiǎo Lóng thought to himself. "She must have had a reason for sacrificing herself. Maybe there's a way to bring her back."
Determination burned within Jiǎo Lóng's heart. He decided that he would do anything to bring Lingye back to life, even if it meant turning the world upside down.
Just then, a strong gust of wind blew, and the ice cube began to shake. Jiǎo Lóng's eyes widened as he watched in horror as Lingye's body disappeared into thin air.
"No, it can't be!" Jiǎo Lóng cried, his voice echoing through the mountains. He fell to his knees, clutching at the empty air where Lingye's body had once lain.
As he finished moaning, Jiǎo Lóng realized that there was nothing he could do to bring Lingye's body back. But he refused to give up. He decided to search for her soul, to bring her back to life.
With newfound determination, Jiǎo Lóng stood up and began his search. He scoured the mountains, asking every spirit and creature he met if they had seen Lingye's soul.
As he searched, Jiǎo Lóng met a wise old spirit who claimed to know the whereabouts of Lingye's soul.
"Her soul has been taken to the Underworld," the spirit said. "But be warned, Jiǎo Lóng, the Underworld is a treacherous place. You will need all your strength and cunning to survive."
Jiǎo Lóng nodded, his heart filled with determination. "I will do whatever it takes to bring Lingye back," he said.
The spirit nodded, a small smile on his face. "Then please begin your journey to the Underworld."
And with that, Jiǎo Lóng set off on his perilous journey, ready to face whatever dangers lay ahead in his quest to bring Lingye back to life.
As Jiǎo Lóng searched the Underworld, he couldn't shake off the feeling that he was getting closer to finding Lingye. But despite his best efforts, he still couldn't find her. He searched and searched losing much of his powers and never took a day off searching the underworld.
(Sad emotional music plays as Jiǎo Lóng searches for Lingye)
🎶In the darkness, I search for your soul🎶
🎶A fleeting glimpse, a whispered goal🎶
🎶I'll brave the Underworld's fiery depths🎶
🎶To bring you back, my love, and end this endless breath🎶
(Jiǎo Lóng still keeps searching for many years)
🎶Through the shadows, I'll follow your light🎶
🎶A guiding star, that shines through the night🎶🎶
🎶I'll face the demons, and the gods above
🎶To bring you back, my love, and fill my heart with love🎶
(Jiǎo Lóng becomes weak due to consumption of power in the underworld but keeps looking)
🎶In the silence, I hear your voice🎶
🎶A whispered promise, a heartfelt choice🎶
🎶To love and cherish, through all eternity🎶
🎶To bring you back, my love, and set my soul free🎶
(Jiǎo Lóng faints in the underworld and falls down)
Back in the heavenly realm, a hundred years had passed since Lingye's sacrifice in the mortal world. The heavenly realm was at peace, with the heavenly emperor, Tian Ji, ruling with wisdom and justice.
But on this particular day, a shining sign appeared in the heavenly realm, illuminating the skies and signaling the awakening of a great goddess.
The heavenly Lords, Tian Shang and Liu Huang, rushed to inform the heavenly emperor of the sign.
"Your Majesty," Tian Shang said, bowing low. "The sign of the goddess Lingye's awakening has appeared. We must depart immediately to welcome her back."
The heavenly emperor's face lit up with joy. "Let us go," he said. "We must welcome back our beloved goddess."
And so, the heavenly emperor, Tian Ji, and the heavenly Lords, Tian Shang and Liu Huang, departed to welcome back Lingye.
When they arrived, they found Lingye already awake, sitting on a throne-like chair, surrounded by a halo of light.
Lingye's eyes sparkled as she recognized everyone. She smiled, feeling happy to see them again.
"Welcome back, Goddess Lingye," Tian Shang said, bowing low.
Liu Huang nodded in agreement. "We are honored to see you again, Goddess."
Lingye's eyes filled with tears as she looked at them. "I'm so happy to see you all again," she said. "I thought I would never see you again."
The heavenly emperor, Tian Ji, stepped forward. "Goddess Lingye, you have been asleep for a hundred years. We are honored to welcome you back."
Lingye's eyes widened in shock. "A hundred years?" she repeated.
Tian Shang nodded. "Yes, Goddess. You have been asleep for a very long time."
Lingye's face fell, as she realized the implications. She thought about Jiǎo Lóng, and wondered what had happened to him.
But the heavenly Lords didn't know anything about Jiǎo Lóng. They had never heard of him before and since it was the past, they have never seen him.
"Goddess Lingye, we are glad to see you back," Liu Huang said. "But we sense that something is troubling you. Is there anything we can do to help?"
Lingye hesitated, unsure of how to explain her situation. She was now in the heavenly realm, and she didn't know how to find Jiǎo Lóng neither did she know if he was alive. So she replied to them "it's nothing".