The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 862: Void Jade Memory Puzzle

Deep within the gloomy Starfall Canyon, a fierce wind whipped through, carrying gravel and sand, carving hideous lines into the stone walls. Yun Yao clenched the Void Jade in her hand. The warm jade shone softly in the dim surroundings, as if it held endless secrets. Her heartbeat quickened involuntarily, and an inexplicable premonition gripped her, as if she were about to uncover a truth that would overturn her understanding.

At this moment, the Void Jade suddenly trembled violently, emitting a dazzling light so bright it was blinding. Yun Yao subconsciously closed her eyes, and when the light faded slightly, she was surprised to find that a series of faint images appeared on the surface of the Void Jade, like an old film, slowly playing.

In the image, a majestic building towered above the clouds. The three characters "Tiandao Pavilion" shone in golden light on the plaque, exuding a sense of majesty and mystery. Yun Yao's gaze was drawn to it, and she involuntarily walked forward, hoping to get a better look. Just then, a familiar figure emerged from the building. It was a woman dressed in white, with an elegant demeanor. When she turned around, Yun Yao gasped—the woman's face was an exact replica of her own!

"Is this... me?" Yun Yao muttered to herself, her voice filled with shock and confusion. Her eyes were fixed on the woman in the picture, trying to find a sense of familiarity in her behavior and demeanor.

The scene continued to unfold, revealing a handsome man standing beside the woman. He was dressed in black, his eyes revealing both determination and tenderness. Yun Yao took a closer look, and a wave of shock washed over her heart—that man was clearly Chu Mochen! However, his eyes now lost their usual coldness, replaced by a deep affection and longing.

"Zhu Yin..." Yun Yao whispered the name softly, fragments of memory flashing through her mind. She remembered the black-robed man's dying words, and the connection between Tiandao Pavilion and her own life. At this moment, all the clues seemed to be slowly piecing together.

In the image, Zhu Yin and the woman stood side by side, their smiles filled with trust and tacit understanding. Then, together, they entered the gate of Tiandao Pavilion and disappeared from Yun Yao's sight.

Suddenly, the scene shifted, and the atmosphere grew tense. Inside the Tiandao Pavilion, Zhu Yin and the woman looked solemn, as if discussing something important. Yun Yao pricked up her ears, trying to catch their conversation, but could only make out fragments.

"The Heavenly Dao Returning to One Plan..."

“It cannot be implemented…”

"Tampering with the horoscope..."

Yun Yao's heart tightened, realizing they were planning something earth-shattering. At that moment, a group of men in black suddenly burst onto the scene, weapons in hand, their eyes filled with murderous intent. Leading them was a sinister old man. Yun Yao recognized him instantly; he was the head of the Tiandao Pavilion!

"How dare you betray the Tiandao Pavilion!" the Pavilion Master roared, his voice resounding like a bell throughout the hall. Zhu Yin and the woman exchanged a glance, a flicker of determination in their eyes. Then, they simultaneously summoned their magical weapons and engaged in a fierce battle with the Pavilion Master and his men.

The battle was extremely brutal. Although Zhu Yin and the woman were extremely powerful, they gradually fell into a disadvantage when faced with the siege of the Pavilion Master and numerous masters. Yun Yao was extremely anxious and wanted to rush to help, but she found that she was just a bystander and could not change anything in the scene.

Finally, under the Pavilion Master's full-force attack, Zhu Yin and the woman's spirits were shattered. On the screen, their figures gradually became transparent, disappearing in a shimmering light. Yun Yao watched this scene, her heart aching, tears streaming down her face.

At that moment, the light of the Void Jade gradually faded, and the image vanished. Yun Yao stood there in a daze, her mind replaying everything she had just witnessed. It turned out that she had once been the youngest "Void Envoy" of the Tiandao Pavilion, working alongside Zhu Yin (Chu Mochen's previous life) there. To thwart the "Heavenly Dao Unification Plan," they teamed up to tamper with the horoscope, but were tricked by the Pavilion Master, and their spirits were scattered to different small worlds. The current Chu Mochen was Zhu Yin's reincarnation, while her own spirit had been reincarnated as the modern-day Su Yao.

"So that's how it is... So that's how it is..." Yun Yao muttered to herself, feeling a mixture of emotions. She finally understood the reason for her time travel and the wonderful connection between her and Chu Mochen. But at the same time, she also realized that she had a great mission to shoulder: not only to stop the Tiandao Pavilion's conspiracy, but also to recover everything she had lost.

Just as Yun Yao was lost in her memories, she suddenly felt a chilling aura. She raised her head warily, only to see a dark figure slowly emerging from the darkness. The figure was tall and slender, shrouded in a layer of black mist, making it impossible to discern their face.

"I didn't expect that you actually recovered some of your memory." The black shadow said, his voice low and hoarse, as if it came from the underworld.

Yun Yao's heart tightened, and she immediately summoned her magic weapon, adopting a defensive stance. "Who are you?" she asked sternly.

The shadow sneered, and the black mist gradually dissipated, revealing his face. Yun Yao took a closer look and was shocked—that shadow was actually the mysterious black-robed man who had appeared with Liu Yan'er before! But wasn't he dead?

"Surprised?" The black-robed man raised his lips with a wicked smile. "Yes, I did die once, but someone didn't want me to die, so I came back."

Yun Yao's heart was filled with alarm. She knew that the black-robed man before her was definitely not simple. "What is your purpose?" she asked cautiously.

The black-robed man didn't answer her question, but instead continued, "Do you think regaining your memory can change everything? You're too naive. The power of the Tiandao Pavilion is far beyond your imagination."

Yun Yao's eyes were firm, and she didn't back down. "No matter how difficult it is, I will not let Tiandao Pavilion's conspiracy succeed."

The black-robed man laughed heartily. "Just you? Do you think you and Chu Mochen can join forces to fight against the Tiandao Pavilion? Don't forget, Chu Mochen still has the Tiandao Pavilion's 'Heavenly Poison Seed' in his body. With just one order from me, he will be miserable."

Yun Yao's heart trembled, and she remembered Chu Mochen's agony. She felt a pang of pain in her heart. But she quickly calmed down and sneered, "You think you can threaten me like this? Chu Mochen is a fate-defying person, so he won't be controlled by a mere poison."

A hint of surprise flashed across the black-robed man's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "It seems you know quite a bit. But do you think you understand Chu Mochen? He has a secret that even he himself doesn't know."

Yun Yao's heart moved, and she asked, "What secret?"

The black-robed man smiled mysteriously: "I don't want to tell you this secret for the time being. However, I can give you a chance. As long as you come with me, I will tell you the whole truth about Chu Mochen, and I can also help you remove the poison in his body."

Yun Yao hesitated. She wanted to know Chu Mochen's secret and help him remove the poison, but she knew the man in black robes wouldn't be so kind. There must be some conspiracy.

Just as Yun Yao was thinking, suddenly, a familiar breath came. She was delighted, knowing that it was Chu Mochen.

The black-robed man also noticed Chu Mochen's arrival, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. "It seems that you don't need my help anymore. However, you'd better remember that making an enemy of the Tiandao Pavilion will not end well." After saying this, the black-robed man turned into a black mist and disappeared.

A moment later, Chu Mochen appeared in front of Yun Yao. Seeing Yun Yao's distraught look, his heart tightened and he quickly asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Yun Yao looked at Chu Mochen, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to tell him everything she had seen.

After Yun Yao told Chu Mochen in detail about the scene she had seen from the Void Jade and the appearance of the black-robed man, Chu Mochen was silent for a long time. His eyes showed shock, confusion, and a hint of pain.

"It turns out that we have such a connection in our past lives..." Chu Mochen said slowly, with a hint of emotion in his voice.

Yun Yao held his hand and said firmly, "No matter what happened in the past life, in this life, we must be together to fight against the Tiandao Pavilion and change our destiny."

Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao, the pain in his eyes gradually dissipating, replaced by determination and tenderness. "Okay, let's go against the will of heaven together."

However, what they didn't know was that the appearance of the black-robed figure was only the beginning. A greater crisis was quietly approaching. Deep within the Tiandao Pavilion, the Pavilion Master had already learned of Yun Yao's memory recovery. A sinister smile played upon his lips, and a greater conspiracy was brewing...