Chapter 6

Chen Xi was stunned, his mind blank.

The graceful and lively woman in front of him, who was actually claiming to be his mother, made him... her... her...

Chen Xi's heart was in turmoil, feeling at a loss, unable to find any words to accurately describe his current emotions.

When he was two years old, his mother, Zuoqiu Xue, had disappeared without a trace, leaving no impression in his mind. Moreover, he had heard some rumors about his mother from a young age, and his grandfather always avoided talking about the matter. Even though he yearned to understand his mother's past, he had to deeply bury this feeling in his heart.

Yes, deeply buried in his heart.

Because he was afraid that his mother was indeed as the rumors said, disliking the Chen family, abandoning his father, himself, and his younger brother to elope with a young nobleman.

He was afraid that if the truth were indeed so, he would lose control and go completely mad.

Over the years, he had thought about his mother more than once, then forced himself to forget her. The pain and struggle were something others could not imagine.

"Darling son, are you surprised to see your old mother so young and beautiful? Can't you accept it?"

The woman in white clothes winked with a smile, "Well, if I were you, I definitely couldn't accept it either. Who can blame me for having the secret to eternal youth?"

"Alright, I don't have much time left." The woman in white paused, her smile fading, and continued, "Listen carefully, son. You must remember the following words, or we may never meet again."

Hearing this, Chen Xi's heart trembled, and he snapped out of his chaotic thoughts.

The woman in white's eyes showed a look of reminiscence, her face changing, no longer lively and playful, but filled with anger, helplessness, bitterness, and resentment.

"I was taken away by your uncle. They didn't agree to my marriage to your father. Because of me, and to protect the reputation of the Zuoqiu family, they were willing to destroy the entire Chen family to erase this disgrace."

So, his mother didn't elope with someone; she was taken away by his uncle...

Chen Xi felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders, and his mood relaxed. However, the next words made his joy short-lived, and his heart plummeted into the depths of despair.

It was the Zuoqiu family, his mother's family, that destroyed the Chen family?

Chen Xi's breathing quickened, his chest feeling as if it were weighed down by a thousand-pound stone. The intense emotions almost made him faint.

For these past years, he had constantly thought about who had destroyed the Chen family, and he had resolved to kill all the culprits, no matter how difficult or dangerous it might be. He never imagined that the truth would be so absurd and cruel!

"Son, are you angry? I am too. I had already severed ties with the Zuoqiu family and paid the price, but they still wouldn't let me go."

Zuoqiu Xue's voice grew lower and heavier, "The reason is simple. Your father and I found a remarkable treasure during our travels. Look, it's this."

She pointed to the jade pendant glowing with white light, her eyes filled with endless pain and hatred.

Chen Xi looked up, his gaze vacant. His thoughts were numb, and he relied on the last bit of rationality to listen to Zuoqiu Xue.

"Have you heard of the River Chart? It's the most mysterious painting from the ancient era. With it, many ancient deities and demons have comprehended their own paths, seen through the mysteries of the universe, and mastered the profound truths of the Dao, reaching the pinnacle of the Dao. Therefore, every time the River Chart appears, it is always accompanied by bloodshed, causing chaos in the three realms and unrest in the six paths. The great powers fight and kill each other, creating scenes of apocalyptic horror that are truly terrifying."

"Fortunately, after the end of the ancient era, the River Chart disappeared, and the terrifying scenes of chaos and war among the deities and demons have not been repeated. It has been a million years since then. If it weren't for my reading the family records as a child, I wouldn't even know the name of the River Chart."

Zuoqiu Xue's voice was low and filled with reminiscence.

But to Chen Xi, it sounded like an ancient legend, stirring no ripples in his heart. A million years ago was too distant, too far for him to have any interest in understanding.

He only knew that the River Chart was a treasure, a treasure that could make everyone go mad with desire.

"In the jade pendant in front of you, there is a copy of the River Chart, containing a trace of its imprint. Don't underestimate this trace. With it, you can find the hiding place of the River Chart. The reason I was taken away and the Chen family was destroyed is because of this jade pendant!"

Zuoqiu Xue's next words were like a bomb, completely stunning Chen Xi. His eyes were fixed on the jade pendant, his gaze filled with shock.

If he had previously thought of the River Chart as a distant story, now he suddenly realized that he had a connection with it!

He didn't know whether to be relieved or sad. He understood everything: the destruction of the Chen family, his mother's departure, his father's disappearance... even his nickname, "Sweeping Star," was all because of this jade pendant. If it weren't for the desire to seize it, his family wouldn't have suffered so many tragedies.

This must be the case of a commoner being blameless, but possessing a treasure brings disaster!

Chen Xi sighed deeply, feeling lost.

"According to legend, this jade pendant is actually a cultivation cave of an ancient deity. It has its own world, containing many mysterious places, and the copy of the River Chart is just one of them, but it is the most precious. Unfortunately, I have never entered it and only know this much."

"You can awaken the mental imprint I left behind, which means you have reached the innate realm. You can now make the jade pendant recognize you as its master. Take it and work hard!"

The image of the woman in white gradually became dim and blurry, as if it would shatter at any moment. Her voice became urgent, "Son, remember, don't tell anyone about this jade pendant until you become strong, not even your younger brother. Otherwise, it will destroy all the hopes of the Chen family!"

"Don't worry about my safety. Once you reach the Celestial Immortal realm, you will naturally be able to see me."

Her voice faded, and the image of the woman in white, formed by white light, shattered and disappeared. The jade pendant hanging from her chest returned to normal.

The room fell back into darkness. Chen Xi felt as if he had just had a dream, but the lingering voice in his heart and the jade pendant hanging from his chest told him that this was real.

He sat silently in the darkness for a long time. His lips trembled slightly, and he whispered, "Don't worry, Mother. I will find you!"

...

Chen Xi couldn't sleep. He washed his face with cold water, and as his mind cleared, he looked at the jade pendant hanging from his chest.

After everything that had happened, he understood that the reason he had been stuck at the third level of the innate realm for the past five years was because of this jade pendant.

It had silently absorbed his true essence until today, when its power reached saturation, awakening the mental imprint left by his mother, allowing him to see her image and understand the things he had been puzzled about.

Chen Xi was elated. He finally understood that he was not a "Sweeping Star," and his talent was not bad. More importantly, he knew his mother was still alive, and as long as he became strong, he could find her!

The Celestial Immortal realm?

As long as I don't die, I will eventually open the Purple Mansion, break through the Yellow Court, condense the Two Instruments Golden Pill, transcend Nirvana, become a Netherworld Immortal, endure the heavenly tribulation to become an Earth Immortal, comprehend the Dao, and ascend to the Immortal Realm, ultimately becoming a Celestial Immortal!

As long as I don't die, the enemies who killed my grandfather, maimed my younger brother's right hand, and slaughtered over a thousand members of the Chen family will not escape!

Chen Xi took a deep breath, his gaze firm and pure.

"This jade pendant is actually a cultivation cave of an ancient deity, and the copy of the River Chart is inside. I wonder what other mysteries it holds. According to Mother, the seal on the jade pendant has been lifted, and my innate realm cultivation should be enough to make it recognize me as its master. I wonder if it's true..."

Chen Xi recalled his mother's words, hesitated for a moment, and then resolutely directed a stream of true essence from his body into the jade pendant.

A gentle light emanated from the surface of the jade pendant, forming a deep, dark hole.

Almost simultaneously, an irresistible force surged from the hole. Caught off guard, Chen Xi had no time to struggle and was sucked into the hole.

Buzz!

The dark hole shattered and disappeared.

The room fell back into darkness, as if nothing had changed, except that Chen Xi was gone.

...

Chen Xi stood in a vast, expansive space. The stars above twinkled and danced, like a swarm of fireflies, their silver light cascading down like a waterfall, creating a dreamlike scene.

Beneath his feet was a soft, green meadow, stretching endlessly into the distance.

Standing alone under the starry sky, surrounded by starlight like fireflies, he felt as if he were in a desolate wilderness, ethereal and intangible.

Is this the cultivation cave of the ancient deity?

Chen Xi looked around but found no buildings that could be called a cave. Feeling puzzled, he became cautious.

The unknown is the root of fear. Therefore, Chen Xi did not move recklessly, staying alert and cautious.

After standing for a long time, his legs grew sore, and the surroundings remained silent, as if there was no other living being besides him.

"Could it be that this cave doesn't exist?"

Chen Xi lay down on the grass, gazing at the twinkling stars in the sky, unable to understand.

No, that's not right!

In this space, not everything is lifeless. The stars, which seem to have a life of their own, are constantly moving. The stars in the outside world don't move like this.

Realizing this, Chen Xi opened his eyes wide and carefully observed the dancing stars.

The sky was like a curtain, with countless brilliant stars scattered across it, moving in various trajectories, each different, some fast, some slow. They traced intricate and mysterious paths, rushing in and out.

An ordinary person would be dazzled by this scene, but Chen Xi gradually became fascinated.

"Using countless stars as the pen, and the night sky as the paper, the strokes seem chaotic but are actually orderly, ensuring the stars' movements and coexistence, full of vitality and wonder..."

Immersed in the scene, Chen Xi didn't notice that the cold starlight falling from the sky was gradually forming a picture...

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