42 - The Eldest Martial Sister Gave Up Treatment

**Chapter Ten: For An Lan, I'll Slay Even Gods If I Must!** The crimson light resembled an arrow capable of shooting across a thousand miles. Its exterior was a thin film, formed from the essence of countless living creatures. Encapsulated within this film was the embodiment of all Jiang Jing’s hopes and aspirations. Upon learning that Bai Lian was famously known as the Immortal Celestial, Jiang Jing realized his fate was sealed. He had contemplated numerous ways to escape. Yet, recalling the various halos that surrounded the Immortal Celestial, he fell silent. Escape? Forget it. He wasn't merely confronting a Celestial, but the Immortal Celestial! Not every Celestial earns the title of an Immortal Celestial. As they say— To wear the crown, one must bear its weight! The Immortal Celestial’s invincible reputation was forged through unmatched might! Since her first appearance in the Eastern Extremity of the Celestial Realm eons ago, that petite "young girl" consistently redefined the realm's understanding of genius. She came. She saw. She sought change! Because she witnessed how people in the Eastern Extremity were lesser than dogs, as a newly empowered, unstable Human Celestial, she vowed to overthrow the Eastern Emperor and bring about a rebirth to the land. “If you can't solve the problem, eliminate the one causing it!” Not only did she speak these words, she lived by them. In ten years, she became an Earth Celestial. In a hundred, a God Celestial. In five hundred, a Heavenly Celestial! Surpassing levels to challenge others was as effortless to her as eating or drinking. Facing the relentless pursuit of the Eastern Emperor, the Immortal Celestial encountered inevitable setbacks. Yet, no amount of blood or fire could extinguish her spirit. Wherever she fell, she would rise again! After two millennia, on an afternoon bathed in golden light, the girl, draped in resplendent radiance, descended upon the summit of the Eastern Emperor’s Tower. Amidst the gaze of millions, she single-handedly defeated dozens of quasi-emperors. In the end, weary yet defiant, she severed the head of the Eastern Emperor atop his own tower, standing undaunted against the threat of several Celestial Emperors. Imperial blood rained from the sky. The Eastern Extremity was stained a glaring crimson. The Emperor’s wrath threatened to consume all. Jiang Jing never personally witnessed that scene. Yet, hearing tales from those who had, he could vividly imagine the Immortal Celestial’s commanding presence! "I overlook the ages, accustomed to life and death! Why should I care about your opinions?" "Doom me to never reincarnate? Hmph, reincarnation to me is but a jest. True strength fears not reincarnation!" "If any believe the Eastern Emperor should have lived, step forth and duel me!" Even with her spear broken and her path damaged, the Immortal Celestial remained an unmatched force, empress of the heavens. The world fell silent in that moment. For a long while. The Celestial Emperors, each with their own motives, yielded. None dared to contradict the Immortal Celestial again. They watched her depart, and with her departure, a new legend soared over the celestial heavens! Another five millennia passed. While countless celestials floundered at the lowest celestial state, the Immortal Celestial had seamlessly integrated eight grand pathways. "[Holding the suns and moons, plucking the stars, none is like me!]" For nearly ten recorded epochs, the Immortal Celestial stood among the pinnacle of celestials! "Are you kidding me?!" This was Jiang Jing’s most genuine reaction upon recognizing Bai Lian’s "true identity."