Translated by Pure

Edited by Birdie

Epilogue 1: Exclusive Sideshow (1)

Life was just so strange; there were no permanent friends nor permanent enemies. After the sealing of the Devil God, the turmoil in the Six Realms did not subside. Since everyone lost their common threat, they began to care more about their own interests. In just five years, the situation became more chaotic.

Losing the value of ‘mutual need for peace’, the alliance between the gods and the immortals began to crack. Guan Heyue Wei managed the troops of the Immortal realm well, and they became stronger day by day. They were no longer willing to rely on the gods, and repeatedly refused the request of the Heavenly Emperor to send troops to the Demon Realm. The reason was very simple: the boss asked his second in command to kill the third and fourth in command together. The smart second in command realized that this move would be harmful to himself and asked to resign. In the past two years, Guan Heyue Wei gradually revealed that he wanted to maintain a peaceful relationship with the demons and devils.

But a common enemy can foster unity.

Freezing wind blew at the polar ice, cold enough to chill the bones. Countless ice floes drifted along the water, some small, others large, like a mountain range made of ice. The armies of the two realms stood uniformed on the ice, and there was a murderous aura in the air.

On the ice was a woman standing in front of a formation. She had a golden ornament on her forehead and a black robe blown up by the wind, highlighting her fair skin. She couldn’t be called a peerless beauty, but she had an gallant air and seemed to be a well versed general.

"After five years, Lord Zhao Huajun's demeanor seems to have remained the same."

Zhao Huajun looked at her for a long time and smiled: "You look better than before."

After losing their most powerful protector, the people of the Devil Realm had a heightened awareness of the crisis. They took every chance to train, practice, and prepare for battle at any time. The two Lu brothers were in charge of major events and decisions. Carrying the Phoenix God's neidan and the divine power of the Devil God, Tian Zhen repelled the army of the Heavenly Emperor several times at a critical juncture. From then on, everyone knew that the Devil Realm had three powerful guardians.

"You're too polite," Tian Zhen expressed her confusion, "What a coincidence, why is Zhao Huajun here?"

Zhao Huajun replied, "Do I have to ask the same question?"

Tian Zhen laughed. "Of course, it’s because I heard that Zhao Huajun had led troops to the polar regions. As it was an unusual route, I hurried over to join in the fun." She stopped and continued, "The polar regions are desolate, so Zhao Huajun must have a purpose here. For the God Realm to pay such attention, this matter is definitely not a small thing. The Devil Realm is naturally afraid that you will get too many benefits and would like a cut."

Zhao Huajun said, "If so, why make a big fuss over this? It’s still unknown whether it will be beneficial or not, so just allow your subordinate to pass you the news later."

Tian Zhen stopped Devil Minister Mo Ye, who wanted to persuade. "It’s fine as long as Zhao Huajun doesn't mind."

Once the magic lotus blooms, there will be a disruption in the earth and heaven. During that time, he would take the opportunity to break out of the Tai Shang Mirror. However, it had passed the five year mark, and yet there had been no movement in the polar icelands, and the day when the magic lotus would be in full bloom was difficult to determine.

At that moment, the two sides ordered that the two armies were to march towards the depths of the polar regions’ sea.

When the sun was about to set, the polar regions’ sea remained calm without any abnormality, so Zhao Huajun calmly ordered his army to camp on the spot. Tian Zhen also ordered the devil army to set up camp about five hundred meters away.

Night fell quickly, and the stratus clouds dissipated, revealing a few stars. There was silence above the sea of ice, with only large and small icebergs drifting past, reflecting the stars. There was a beautiful silver light reflected by the ice along with the occasional collision sounds of ice breaking. 

Because of the sealing of the Devil God, the Devil Realm hated the God Realm deeply. The two armies cooperated on the surface, but in fact they were secretly on guard.

Tian Zhen sat on the top of the high ice peak and looked at the stars.

These stars and their twinkling lights reminded her of when the two of them watched the pearl lights under the void sky together.

 ["When I look at this familiar sky, reluctance is felt. It seemed that I was about to leave it."]

Those attachments prompted him to create this opportunity to return. But, it's been five years, so why was there still no movement? What was Zhao Huajun’s purpose of suddenly bringing troops here to investigate? Had the Immortal Realm discovered something?

Although her thoughts had drifted afar, she was still alert to the surrounding movement. Tian Zhen suddenly stood up. "Zhao Huajun."

Zhao Huajun stood on the ice: "Little Phoenix, have you been well?"

"There is no difference to if I’ve been well or not," Tian Zhen said. "You and I have already made our choices. It doesn't make any sense to reminisce about the past. It's better to discuss current affairs."

His eyes darkened, and Zhao Huajun nodded and said: "It's not a big deal. I just accidentally discovered that the direction of the spiritual veins in the Immortal Realm had changed. Of course the six realms’ spiritual meridians have always been unpredictable, but this change is very bizarre and puzzling."

Tian Zhen said "Oh" with a straight face.

Zhao Huajun looked at her and said: "According to my investigation, the direction of the spiritual veins of the Immortal Realm, Ghost Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Human Realm had also changed. They are all flowing towards these polar regions. This matter does not seem natural."

Sure enough, he came for the spiritual veins. Tian Zhen did not express her opinion and stated. "You are very capable to be able to inquire about the movements of the six realms so clearly."

Zhao Huajun said: "Are there any abnormalities in the spiritual veins of the Devil Realm?"

"Don't you already know?"

"Are you also here for this?"

"Yes, the spiritual veins are acting abnormally. I’m here because I want to know if there will be some unusual events." Tian Zhen did not avoid his gaze. She raised her eyebrows slightly. "This is the first cooperation between the gods and devils, so I hope it won’t end too quickly."

Zhao Huajun affirmed, "The current situation is chaotic, but it’s not impossible to continue to cooperate."

The God Realm had already noticed, but this was the only chance for him to return. She had to delay them, even if it was her last resort... Tian Zhen immediately turned around and said: "Even though we are standing together, our guards are never let down. This kind of cooperation is too tiring, it is better to go separately. Go back and rest."

"Little Phoenix."

Tian Zhen stopped.

Zhao Huajun took a minute before speaking out, "Actually, I have been waiting for your return, but I didn't expect that you are now... able to protect yourself so well."

Tian Zhen responded, "The power in me reminds me that I am not just a little phoenix, but one of the three guardians of the Devil Realm."

"You still can't forget."

"Zhao Huajun could long for Dragon Girl for twenty years. I think I'll take a bit longer."

As soon as the words fell, Tian Zhen suddenly turned around and gave him a palm strike. The wind pushed the two of them back several meters from each other.

A strange dark mist diffused in the air, the atmosphere became extremely depressing, and these two things triggered anxiety. Unknowingly, the sky was completely covered by thick clouds, the starlight had disappeared, and the entire sea of ice became pitch black.

There was no superfluous reproach and no one spoke anymore.

Both of them were engrossed in the sudden change.

The dark sea was no longer calm, as if it was being stirred by something. It began to become turbulent and gradually became violent; the waves splashed and the icebergs collided with each other, making huge, harsh sounds.

After several years of battle, the devil soldiers were already on alert and were startled by the change. Minister Mo Ye quickly rectified the team and rushed over. Almost at the same time, Zhao Huajun’s army was also on standby.

Zhao Huajun and Tian Zhen remained in place.

This was…

On the horizon, a blue magic light lit up at the junction of the sea and the sky. The light became clearer and clearer. Under the blue light, the sea surface looked very beautiful and very strange, as the sea water flowed in one direction on all sides.

Zhao Huajun’s expression changed immediately: "All troops heed my order, quickly move forward–!"

Before he finished speaking, the scene in front of him suddenly changed. The polar regions’ sea and the devil soldiers disappeared. His army was already in a lifeless valley, with no path and no boundaries.

Obviously, this was an illusion; they were trapped in an enchantment.

Above the sea of ice, a huge red, transparent barrier covered the gods on the opposite side. Tian Zhen was very satisfied with Devil Minister Mo Ye’s decisive move. After training for so long, he caught them off guard and made the first move. Though their opponents had one powerful enemy, Zhao Huajun, this big formation should be able to stop them temporarily.

What was happening? A strong hunch already informed her of the answer.

Tai Shang Mirror was created by the combined efforts of the ancient gods and its power was extraordinary. Will he succeed?

Tian Zhen stood in the heart of the formation, her hands in her sleeves clenched tightly, and she could no longer hide her excitement.

Zhao Huajun commented: "You were long aware."

"What do I know?" Tian Zhen replied with a smile, "I only know that it tastes better to share a piece of the pie with others. It’s much better than taking the pie for oneself."

The hidden worry in his heart had become a reality, and the situation was urgent. Zhao Huajun warned flatly: "Little Phoenix, if you don’t move, I will not be merciful."

Tian Zhen didn't say anything— she raised her palm to her chest, and the enchantment became stronger.

If they continued to delay, the consequences would be severe. Zhao Huajun no longer hesitated, and he raised his right hand and a red light came out his palm. It spun out and hit the enchantment directly.

The red light exploded, but the enchantment remained firm and flawless.

Zhao Huajun took two steps back and realized that something was wrong: "You..."

Tian Zhen said: "Anyone could hide their skills."

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