447 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

### Chapter 447: Arriving at the Lower Celestial Domain If one were to travel by shuttle, it would take at least several days, and a regular spaceship would be even slower. But using a teleportation array, it is merely a moment’s matter, though the cost of the required celestial crystals for each teleportation is immense, unaffordable for most. For Zou Guanqing and Master Hai, it was their first time using a teleportation array, and they couldn’t help but marvel at it. As a flash of light swept through, the group disappeared within the teleportation array. #### Lower Celestial Domain The moment Ye Linglong exited the teleportation array in the Lower Celestial Domain, she noticed the surroundings seemed familiar. Upon closer inspection, this indeed was the place she first arrived at when ascending from the lower world. She hadn’t expected the Baili family's teleportation array to be located here. She remembered a big man from the Flying Bear tribe was here as well, but wasn't sure of his current situation. As these thoughts crossed her mind, suddenly, the sound of a fight erupted not far away, accompanied by distant bear roars. Ye Linglong’s expression hardened. Bear roars—from someone of the Flying Bear tribe. With this realization, she didn’t hesitate, her figure flashed as she darted toward the source of the sound. The remaining few exchanged glances and immediately followed. Ye Linglong was swift, her form leaving barely a trace in the air. She quickly reached the location of the sounds. Near the cave where Xiong Fei resided, he was locked in combat with a gigantic black snake. Both had assumed their true forms, each resembling a small mountain in size. The black snake was notably thick, more than twice the girth of two people embracing, its scales an inky black, so dark they seemed to shine. On its head were two small bulging protuberances—hinting it was on the verge of transforming into a jiao (a type of dragon). Their fight was at a fever pitch; Xiong Fei had his great jaws latched onto the snake’s vital point while the snake coiled around him, its body straining tightly, trying to crush him. Amid this deadlock, the black snake suddenly spewed a mouthful of foul, poisonous liquid at Xiong Fei’s face. Feeling the agonizing pain in his eyes, Xiong Fei instinctively released his bite. Taking advantage of this, the black snake tightened its grip, seeking to strangle Xiong Fei. “Roar~” Xiong Fei roared, sensing a foreboding of his own demise. Just then, the sound of swords clashing filled the air. Though he couldn't see through the poison's sting and kept his eyes shut, leaving him unaware of the happenings, the next moment he felt a sudden release as the pressure of the snake unwound from his body. The air was filled with the heavy scent of blood. A gentle stream of water washed over his eyes, clearing away the vile poison, and the scene before him gradually clarified. “It’s you!!!” Xiong Fei exclaimed with joy at the first sight of Ye Linglong standing before him. However, his gaze soon caught sight of the sword in her hand, and the black snake, now sliced into several pieces surrounding them. “Did you cut up this black snake?” Xiong Fei asked in disbelief. ... “After you left, I stayed here, spent my time cultivating or eating honey... life was quite comfortable. Then this black snake came along, eyeing my mountain, wanting to take over. Of course, I wasn’t having that. After some squabbling, today's fight broke out.” Xiong Fei, now in human form, sat in Ye Linglong’s former cave, with her and Baili Ming's group sitting opposite. Ye Linglong briefly recounted the events following her departure, though only mentioning insignificant details. She shared how she entered Celestial Spirit Academy, traveled to the Middle and Upper Celestial Domains, and eventually found her parents. Though her words were simple, Xiong Fei listened intently, both shocked and captivated. He couldn’t help but sigh, “I once hoped you could be my dao partner... but now I see I was aiming too high.” Ye Linglong’s face turned slightly awkward at his words, while Baili Ming’s expression darkened significantly. What was this Flying Bear thinking, wanting his daughter as a dao companion? Noticing the hostility from his elder brother, Baili Feng subtly shifted away while holding Xiao Hei and gave Xiong Fei a nod of admiration. Zou Guanqing and Master Hai also nodded appreciatively towards Xiong Fei. After catching up with Xiong Fei, Ye Linglong and her companions departed, heading toward the Celestial Spirit Academy. Having been away from the lower world for so long, she had no idea how the Liuli Sword Sect was faring, nor how Ling Yun, nor her master were doing. These thoughts filled Ye Linglong with a pressing urgency. After Ye Linglong and her group departed, Xiong Fei reluctantly returned to his cave and spotted a space ring on the stone table. Curiously, he picked it up to inspect—a mental imprint had been wiped clean. Inside were numerous premium celestial crystals and several jars of fine honey, even including two with royal jelly. Xiong Fei’s heart instantly warmed, knowing Ye Linglong had deliberately left this for him. Meanwhile, aboard the shuttle, Baili Ming sat next to Ye Linglong, his voice dripping with envy as he remarked, “You treat that little Flying Bear quite well.” He had noticed how she left items behind upon their departure. Ye Linglong chuckled softly, explaining, “When I first arrived from the lower world, he was the first I encountered. I was very weak back then, and it was he who took me in.” ... The shuttle moved swiftly. What had taken Ye Linglong considerable time before, now, with the shuttle, only took half a day to reach the Celestial Spirit Academy. The shuttle’s arrival over the academy immediately captured everyone’s attention. The sight of the shuttle suggested it wasn't from the Lower Celestial Domain, leading many to wonder if people from the Middle Celestial Domain had arrived again. Qiu Zeyuan watched from below, his expression serious, wondering if past events were repeating themselves. As figures descended from the shuttle, recognizing them, his surprise rendered him speechless. “Zou Guanqing, Master Hai!” After a hearty reunion, Qiu Zeyuan learned that Baili Ming's party was from the Upper Celestial Domain’s Baili family, and Ye Linglong was their eldest daughter. His jaw nearly dropped in shock. Yet he felt a surge of relief, glad for his decision back when the Hunyuan Celestial Sect came looking for trouble, that he hadn’t handed Ye Linglong over. Master Hai and Zou Guanqing had been away from the Celestial Spirit Academy for a long time. As everyone reminisced, Ye Linglong brought Baili Ming and Baili Feng to the Still Water Secret Realm. Much stronger now than in the past, Ye Linglong easily broke through the barriers of the realm, revealing the operating formation within.