Chapter 3550 Fairy Yuanyao

“Are you trying to ask me about my true self?”

Gong Qingxuan once again accurately predicted his reaction.

“Uh!”

Although he knew the other party was a pre-recorded image, Ye Bufan still subconsciously nodded.

Gong Qingxuan said, “My true self is Yuan Yao Fairy, the only female Immortal Emperor among the five great Immortal Emperors of the Upper Heaven Domain back then.”

“Immortal… Immortal Emperor!”

Although he had long guessed that the true self’s strength must be above that of the Clone, he never expected Gong Qingxuan’s true self to be an Immortal Emperor, and one of the most powerful ones at that.

It was no exaggeration to say that she had already stood at the very Peak of the entire Immortal Realm.

If he had such a Master, wouldn't it mean that he would have no worries in the Immortal Realm in the future, and even his relatives in the Lower Realm would not be threatened in any way?

But then he shook his head, dismissing the thought. Things would definitely not be as simple as he imagined.

What she just said was the Upper Heaven Domain back then, indicating that it was no longer the case, or that some accident had occurred.

Indeed, Gong Qingxuan continued, “Have you already guessed? My true self is completely unreliable now; instead, I, this Clone, must find every way to save her.”

Ye Bufan was about to speak, then closed his mouth again, standing there and slowly waiting for the other party to speak.

Gong Qingxuan said, “Back then, my true self was severely injured and used her last trace of Immortal Essence and vital blood to create me, then fell into a deep slumber.

I know her identity, but that’s all.

As a Clone, my thoughts and consciousness were all instilled in me by her at the end: first, my identity, and second, how to heal her injuries and reawaken her.

And my mission in this world is to find every possible way to awaken my true self.”

“This…”

Ye Bufan was stunned. That was one of the five great Immortal Emperors standing at the Peak of the Upper Heaven Domain, yet she was severely injured by someone.

Who did this, and how was she injured?

Of course, he only thought about these things and didn't ask them out; asking would be useless.

Gong Qingxuan said, “Because my true self was too severely injured, my Cultivation was not high when I was created, only at the True Immortal Rank.

According to her instructions, I couldn't stay in the Upper Heaven Domain; there were too many strong individuals, and even the Middle Heaven Region couldn't be stayed in, as it would be easy to lose my life.

Finally, after much difficulty and hardship, I came to the Lower Heaven Region, joined the Liuguang Sword Sect, became the Sect Master's Personal Disciple, and eventually took over the Liuguang Sword Sect.”

Although she was just a Clone, she was still a person with flesh and blood and thoughts. After so many years, she now showed a reminiscent expression.

“For so many years, I have been continuously Cultivating. As a Clone, I may have partially inherited the talent of my true self, and my Cultivation speed far exceeded others.

As early as a thousand years ago, I had already entered the Immortal King Rank, and recently, I even directly reached the Immortal King Peak.

But this is only acceptable in the Lower Heaven Region; in the Upper Heaven Domain, I would be like an ant, and even less capable of awakening my true self.”

Speaking of this, she paused, a smile gracing the corner of her lips.

“Do you know why I took you as my Disciple?”

Ye Bufan subconsciously shook his head. Gong Qingxuan said, “My mission is to awaken my true self, but I have no way to do so.

So, a thousand years ago, I used a Heavenly Mystery Art passed down by my true self, wanting to see how I could awaken her.

But at that time, I had just Broken through to the Immortal King Rank, and my Cultivation was still a bit low. Not only did I not succeed, but I also injured my Primordial Spirit.

However, I couldn't tell anyone outside; I could only say that I was severely injured by a powerful opponent in battle.

But the injury was not severe, and I fully recovered quickly, and my Cultivation advanced further.

Before your Ascension, I had already reached the Immortal King Peak, so I activated the Heavenly Mystery Art again, and this time I finally saw something.”

Ye Bufan stood by, listening quietly, realizing that it was likely related to him.

“I haven’t told anyone about this, including Bingyu,” Gong Qingxuan said.

“The reason I risked injuring my Primordial Spirit to peek into the Heavenly Mystery was to find the person who could awaken my true self.

But I told others it was for the Sect, and when you appeared, I told her you were a Genius rarely seen in ten thousand years.

In fact, I saw the hope of awakening my true self in you, which is why I wanted to take you as my Disciple, why I wanted to help you grow quickly, and why I would not hesitate to manifest a Clone to protect your safety.”

Speaking of this, she smiled, a hint of guilt in her smile, “Am I, as a Master, a bit selfish?”

Ye Bufan shook his head slightly; in fact, he didn't feel that way in his heart.

Since he had acknowledged her as his Master, it was only normal for her to have some personal motives.

The most crucial thing was that he could feel the genuine sincerity from Gong Qingxuan towards him.

He was just a bit confused in his heart: since she had become a Clone with independent thoughts and consciousness, why would she still try her best to awaken her true self?

Once the true Yuan Yao Fairy awakened, wouldn't this Clone be taken back, which would mean disappearing from this world?

Facts proved that Gong Qingxuan’s guess about his thoughts was still very thorough, and she quickly gave the answer.

“Are you thinking, why don’t I, this Clone, take the opportunity to become independent? Why do I still try my best to rescue my true self?

Once my true self awakens, won't I be worthless and be taken back?

Having such thoughts means you don’t understand the Incarnation. Although I have an independent body of flesh and blood, an independent Primordial Spirit, and independent thoughts, I still represent my true self.

Or rather, my dominant thoughts and consciousness come from my true self. My true self is me, and I am my true self.

So, when I try my best, I am not helping an outsider; I am helping myself.”

“Oh!”

Ye Bufan secretly nodded. What a marvelous Cultivation Technique! It seemed that this Incarnation technique, in terms of Rank, was even above his One Qi Transforming into Three Pure Ones.

Gong Qingxuan continued, “Alright, having said so much, the second thing we need to discuss is the bad news I just told you.

What perished before was my Clone. To revive me, my true self must be awakened.

By the time you see this xuan ying stone, I will have completely fallen. The rest is up to you.”

“Please rest assured, Master, I will fulfill your mission even if it costs me my life!”

Although there was no one around, and he knew that Gong Qingxuan was just a lingering image, Ye Bufan still spoke with conviction.

He truly thought so in his heart, whether it was for the sake of their Master-Disciple relationship or for the Yuhua Ling and Yuhua Fei in his heart.

He was ultimately going to awaken Yuan Yao Fairy’s true self, no matter how difficult the path, no matter how great the cost.

Gong Qingxuan smiled slightly, “I believe I haven’t misjudged you, and I believe you will do your best to awaken my true self.

In fact, fulfilling this task requires extremely harsh conditions. Even when I reached the Immortal King Late Stage before, I couldn't do it. It wasn't until you appeared that I saw hope again.”

Ye Bufan clenched his fists, listening quietly. He wanted to know how to awaken the slumbering Yuan Yao Fairy.