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

Chapter 477: I Am Your Ancestor Let's set aside Di Lian Yun’s misunderstandings for the moment. When Fu Yuan Tian heard Ye Ling Long’s words, he trembled with anger, his eyes bulging like a frog's, wishing he could swallow Ye Ling Long whole. "You… you dare insult our family's ancestor! Do you even know what kind of person our ancestor was? Kill her! Kill her!!" He shouted madly to the Celestial Emperor-level guard behind him. Hearing this, the guard immediately moved, quickly charging toward Ye Ling Long. Long Shuo raised his hand, ready to intervene, but was stopped by Ye Ling Long. "I’ll handle this!" Ye Ling Long's voice was icy as she held Qian Jun and faced the oncoming Celestial Emperor head-on. The Celestial Emperor underestimated Ye Ling Long, thinking her a mere Celestial Prince-level girl, but when he actually clashed with the "little girl" before him, he realized he was gravely mistaken. This was no ordinary Celestial Prince. Who’s ever heard of one so formidable? Amidst the swirling snow in the sky, Ye Ling Long showed no restraint, directly invoking the power of her Ice Soul body. Enhanced by the Heart of the Ice Phoenix, her strength had grown even more formidable compared to before. Indeed, after consuming the two stones and falling into slumber, the Heart of the Ice Phoenix had finally absorbed all its power and awoke, significantly increasing its strength. The most noticeable improvement was Ye Ling Long's ability to wield the power of her Ice Soul body, dropping the surrounding temperature to a point where one could freeze instantly. Some of Fu Yuan Tian’s less robust subordinates were turned into ice statues. The Celestial Emperor grew more panicked as they fought. Was she really a Celestial Prince? Since when did Celestial Princes comprehend two laws simultaneously? And had he been so ignorant? Having carried Qi Wei's core with her, Ye Ling Long's understanding of the Spatial Laws had improved remarkably and reached the brink of a breakthrough. During the battle, Ye Ling Long continuously employed the Spatial Laws for short-range teleportation, combining them with her sword attacks, making it increasingly difficult for her opponent to guard against her. As she constantly wielded the Spatial Laws, Ye Ling Long felt an increasing mastery and deeper understanding, leading her naturally to a breakthrough. With no barrier in sight, she advanced directly to the micro-level, as if breaking a shackle. Ye Ling Long instantly felt her teleportation reach extend further and gained a new ability: the power to temporarily imprison the space around someone. Though she could only immobilize someone for a few seconds currently, a few seconds was more than enough in a battle between cultivators. In the midst of combat, the Celestial Emperor suddenly felt his space freeze, unable to move. Startled and sensing impending doom, the next moment saw a sword flash by his eyes, a chilling sensation on his neck, and blood spraying on the spot. His head flew high, finally landing before Fu Yuan Tian. Seeing the head with an expression of shock fixed on its face, Fu Yuan Tian recoiled in terror, collapsing onto the ground as a stench of urine spread—he had wet himself out of fear. Ye Ling Long approached with her sword, still dripping blood. "You... you cannot kill me. If you kill me, the Fu family will never let you go!" Fu Yuan Tian stammered as he retreated. Without any banter, Ye Ling Long slashed him with her sword, sending him to join the Celestial Emperor in death. None of the other Fu family members or guards who accompanied him survived; all met the same end. Meanwhile, within a secret realm searching for Bai Li Ming, Fu Chang Ming suddenly paused, then burst into rage: "Yuan Tian, Yuan Tian is dead too. Who was it? Who!" Waving his hand, a water mirror appeared before him. The last impression left by his spiritual imprint was a familiar face. It was the face of a beautifully stunning woman—Ye Ling Long. "It’s her again!" Fu Chang Ming grunted angrily. However, his attention was quickly caught by the sword Ye Ling Long held in her hand. Though now dull and uninspiring, Fu Chang Ming recognized it immediately. "Qian Jun!!!" Yes, although Qian Jun was no longer as dazzling as in the past millennia, Fu Chang Ming recognized it nonetheless. He would never forget it in his dreams. Back on the battlefield, he had ambushed Di Chang Ling, leading to his demise, and the divine artifact Qian Jun had disappeared. Though he searched, it was never found, leaving it lost in the lower realm. And now, Qian Jun was in the hands of a woman. This revelation infuriated Fu Chang Ming. Gazing at Ye Ling Long’s face in the water mirror, he muttered to himself, “What exactly is your relationship with Di Chang Ling?” After the slaughter, Ye Ling Long faced the emerging soul imprint and, following Long Shuo’s method, encapsulated it with space and erased it. Watching Ye Ling Long’s skilled actions, Long Shuo couldn’t help but voice his admiration, “We’re on completely different levels. It took me ages to master that move, and you've picked it up so effortlessly.” Ye Ling Long chuckled, “I was just giving it a try.” Long Shuo rolled his eyes dramatically, choosing to remain silent, while Feng Li, feeling equally speechless, looked up and around to avoid any conversation. At that moment, Di Lian Yun stepped forward, her eyes shimmering as she gazed at Ye Ling Long, a unique charm gracing her pale, fragile face. “It’s been a while.” Ye Ling Long looked at Di Lian Yun with the tender gaze one would use for a junior, but to him, it seemed like she was genuinely concerned. His pale face involuntarily flushed, as thoughts raced through his mind about whether he should express his feelings first. “Take this,” Ye Ling Long said, snapping Di Lian Yun out of his thoughts. As he caught the tossed pill and realized it was a heavenly-grade healing elixir, he exclaimed, “This… this is too precious.” Ye Ling Long, unconcerned, waved her hand dismissively, “Just take it. Aren't you injured?” After all, she had plenty of such pills, having made numerous during her time in Phoenix Valley; even Bai Li Ming had taken a stash when he left. She had so many, she could treat them as candy. Unaware of this, Di Lian Yun was deeply moved, “Why… why are you so kind to me…” Ye Ling Long thought there was no need to hide it any longer and said directly, “Well, if we trace the lineage, you’d be my great-great-great-grandchild—though I’m not sure how many ‘greats’, but you get the idea.” Di Lian Yun: “I…I... What did you say?” Initially intending to confess his admiration, Di Lian Yun's expression turned to one of dismay as he processed Ye Ling Long’s revelation.