0p0 Chapter 183 The Realm of Chaos
Chapter 183 The Realm of Chaos
At that time, the Qi family of Guangling was like a paradise, peaceful and serene, with the years flowing by in tranquility.
Meanwhile, in the capital city, thousands of miles away, a storm was brewing, seemingly calm on the surface but actually turbulent beneath, with various forces quietly lying in wait.
The source of the commotion was—the return of the bustling crowd.
Chen Xiao and Chu Yanxi stood side by side in the imperial court, and the sight of this "mother and daughter" governing the country together became a unique scene in the court.
Chu Yanxi sat high on the dragon throne, his posture upright and his expression majestic. Every gesture he made exuded the domineering aura of someone in control of the court. His innate leadership qualities commanded respect from everyone in the court.
Chen Xiao sat down comfortably in the newly set-up seat to the side. Her gaze seemed to be drawn by invisible threads, firmly locked on Chu Yanxi. Chu Yanxi's dashing figure was like a ray of light, shining straight into Chen Xiao's heart, making her yearn for her and feel tender and affectionate. For a moment, she was even a little dazed.
Suddenly, a long-lost yet familiar voice boomed in Chen Xiao's mind like a thunderclap: "Your Majesty, wipe your drool! What kind of behavior is this?"
Chen Xiao was instantly jolted back to his senses, not having time to ponder the reason for Xi Xi's sudden appearance. He hurriedly raised his hand, pretending to lightly wipe the corner of his mouth, but when his hand touched his cheek, he found nothing amiss. Only then did he realize that he had been tricked by Xi Xi.
Below the court, Xu Ruyu stood tall and straight, her eyes sharp, always keeping a close eye on Chen Xiao's every move.
Seeing Chen Xiao's abrupt and inexplicable behavior, he couldn't help but feel suspicious, wondering if Chen Xiao's strange behavior concealed some hidden secret.
Xu Qian, who was at the forefront, had been secretly observing Chu Yanxi's movements when he happened to catch a glimpse of Chen Xiao's unusual behavior.
As someone also on a mission, he naturally paid extra attention, quietly noting down this scene for future investigation.
Unaware that Chu Yanxi's gaze had already fallen upon him, Chen Xiao was still inwardly cursing Xi Xi: "You stinky system, you disappeared for so long, and the first thing you do when you come back is to tease me like this! You really are a bad Xi Xi!"
Within that primordial space, Xi Xi, hearing Chen Xiao's complaints, widened her almond-shaped eyes and retorted angrily, "I've been gone for so long, eagerly anticipating my return and receiving your care, and instead, you scold me! Do you know how many hardships and dangers I endured in that primordial space, how much trouble I went through to reunite you with Chu Yanxi! Humph! Fine, fine, I really don't want to talk to you anymore!"
Chen Xiao was slightly taken aback. After processing the information in Xi Xi's words, doubt instantly filled his eyes: "Hmm? You actually managed to recall Chu Yanxi? What exactly happened?"
Upon hearing this, Xi Xi's anger flared even more fiercely, as if hot oil had been poured over it. Her childish voice became even sharper with rage: "You stinking host! Here you go again! You only think about her, you don't care about my life or death at all! I'm truly angry this time, and I will never forgive you easily!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao's expression remained dignified and composed, as immovable as a deep, calm pool. However, in his heart, he quickly reassured her, "Oh, my dear Xixi, you're finally back! You have no idea how I've endured these past few days. Without you by my side, I couldn't eat or sleep, my mind constantly preoccupied with when you would return. It's my fault, please don't be angry, okay?"
Hearing Chen Xiao's coaxing, Xi Xi's anger dissipated considerably, but she still haughtily snorted, "I'll forgive you this time since you still have some conscience. However, you should thank me properly, because I really went to great lengths to get Chu Yanxi to your side."
Chen Xiao was filled with curiosity and was about to ask for details when she saw a hint of concern in Chu Yanxi's eyes. She asked softly, "Xiao'er, are you feeling unwell?"
Chen Xiao quickly composed himself, smiled and shook his head, indicating that nothing serious had happened.
Chen Xiao and Chu Yanxi's "movement" in the imperial court was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up ripples and causing the people in the court to have different expressions and reactions.
The senior officials in the front row glanced back and forth between Chen Xiao and Chu Yanxi, their eyes filled with surprise and doubt.
Having lived in the imperial court for a long time and experienced many trials and tribulations, they had never seen such a scene before. They secretly wondered what had happened between the mother and daughter that would cause the usually dignified and composed Emperor Chen Xiao to behave so erratically.
Some ministers frowned, their eyes revealing a hint of worry, as if this sudden situation would bring some unpredictable changes to the court.
Some ministers, however, remained calm and observed quietly, trying to glean more information from these subtle anomalies so as to gain an advantage in future changes in the political landscape.
The officials in the central part of the court were whispering amongst themselves.
They either craned their necks, straining to see Xiao's expression in the early morning; or whispered among themselves to their colleagues, discussing the possible reasons.
Surprise, curiosity, and suspicion intertwined on their faces. Everyone tried to piece together a reasonable explanation from the fragments of words spoken by those around them, but they could only sink deeper and deeper into this fog of confusion, becoming increasingly bewildered.
The young officials in the back row, new to the court and already cautious, dared not utter a sound.
They kept their heads down, but their eyes couldn't help but sneak up and cautiously observe the movements ahead.
Shocked by the sudden turn of events, and uneasy at the lack of a clear response, he could only silently pray that the undercurrents in the court would not affect him, lest he ruin his career in this complex situation.
The atmosphere in the court became heavy and subtle due to Chen Xiao's unusual behavior. Everyone was caught up in their own thoughts and considerations in this sudden change, and an invisible wave quietly spread throughout the court.
After the court session, Chen Xiao hurriedly returned to his palace, dismissed the servants, and impatiently asked Xi Xi in his mind, "Tell me in detail how you did it? What is the reason behind it?"
Xi Xi then spoke leisurely: "Chu Yanxi was originally a mission taker for this realm. Her departure was due to the time constraints of the mission. When you encountered danger in Xunyang, I intended to rush to your aid, but that person used a strange method, trapping me in the Yuan Realm and preventing me from reaching this realm in time. Helpless, I first sent Qian Yi to help you escape. Then I myself traveled throughout the Yuan Realm, searching and enduring hardships, finally finding a divine artifact left behind by the main god. I used the power of the artifact to break through the realm barrier, which allowed me to recall her. However…"
Hearing Xi Xi's explanation, Chen Xiao suddenly understood, then asked with a puzzled look, "But Chu Yanxi never mentioned these things to me? Why is that?"
Xi Xi was taken aback at first, then seemed to remember something and lowered her voice somewhat embarrassedly, "Hehe, it seems I only told her that you haven't regained your memory yet, and forgot to tell her that you already know the cause and effect. I guess that's why she didn't tell you."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao was speechless and choked with emotion: "So, all these past six months with her have been a misunderstanding between us? What should we do?"
Seeing this, Xixi quickly changed the subject, saying, "Oh dear, let's not talk about that anymore. You weren't listening to me properly again!"
Chen Xiao only realized that Xi Xi hadn't finished speaking after being reminded by her, so he quickly asked, "What did you just say at the end? Tell me quickly."
When this matter was mentioned, Xi Xi's tone immediately became serious: "Although the power of this artifact can temporarily recall Chu Yanxi, it is not a long-term solution, and there may be changes in the future."
Chen Xiao's heart tightened suddenly, and he hurriedly asked, "What should we do now? Is there a solution?"
Xi Xi frowned and said with a worried expression, "The only way right now is to find the Chaos Spirit Pearl and use its spiritual power to completely repair Chu Yanxi's fate in this realm, so that she can stay in this world stably."
"The Chaos Spirit Pearl?" Chen Xiao murmured to himself, knowing that it was not something that could be easily obtained, so he remained silent and waited quietly for Xi Xi to continue.
Xi Xi perused the ancient records of the Yuan Realm, and after a moment continued, "This Chaos Spirit Pearl exists in the Chaos Realm, which transcends the realms. It neither belongs to the Yuan Realm nor is it controlled by any force. According to the book, the Chaos Realm is like a desolate place, devoid of life. Its entrance is hidden and difficult to find, and the dangers hidden within are unfathomable. It can be described as a perilous place where one has a nine-out-of-ten chance of death."
Having just encountered those mystical and ethereal formations and magical powers, Chen Xiao was now filled with curiosity upon hearing about this even more mysterious and unpredictable place. He couldn't help but ask, "Aren't there any native inhabitants there? Has no one ever truly ventured into this place?"
Knowing that Chen Xiao's understanding of these matters was still limited, Xi Xi patiently explained, "I don't know whether there are native inhabitants in the Chaos Realm. But the Supreme God once mentioned to me that the location of the Chaos Realm is extremely mysterious. For tens of thousands of years, no one knew its exact location; everyone had only heard of it by name. Later, by chance, the Supreme God stepped into that place and luckily returned safely. He told me that it was like a desolate hell, teeming with vengeful spirits, and teeming with all sorts of unknown dangers—the most dangerous and terrifying place in the world. Since then, the Supreme God issued the first decree in the Yuan Realm, strictly prohibiting any god or talisman from approaching the Chaos Realm; violators will be eternally imprisoned in the Mo Domain."
Mo Yu? Where is that?
Chen Xiao was filled with doubts. These unfamiliar terms seemed to have led her into a completely new and mysterious world.
As if seeing through Chen Xiao's thoughts, Xi Xi helplessly explained again: "Mo Yu was created by the Supreme God. It is similar to a death row in a small world, but its terror far surpasses that of a death row. It can be called the most terrifying existence in the Yuan Realm. It is a place specifically for imprisoning gods and talismans who have committed sins. Once imprisoned there, they can never escape and can only be punished in endless despair."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao pondered to himself: So even though gods and talismans in this Yuan Realm possess extraordinary abilities, there are still criminals who commit evil deeds. They are not as lofty and perfect as people imagine.
Unaware of Chen Xiao's thoughts, Xi Xi continued, "The Supreme God has issued a strict order that no one from the Yuan Realm may go to the Chaos Realm. Although I am a system, I am also considered half a person from the Yuan Realm, so naturally I cannot violate this rule."
Chen Xiao sensed the hesitation in Xi Xi's words, and after a moment's thought, he spoke up to help Xi Xi find a loophole in the rules: "No, no, you are not a person of the Yuan Realm in the full sense. You are a system created by the main god, independent of the gods and the symbols, and should not be completely bound by these rules."
Hearing Chen Xiao's words, Xi Xi couldn't help but waver.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao pressed his advantage, saying, "Moreover, your actions this time are to help this realm fight against the evil forces of the fake S, which is also indirectly helping the Yuan Realm and preventing the fake S from disrupting the peace between realms in your name. Don't you think that makes sense?"
Upon hearing the mention of fake S, Xi Xi felt a chill run down her spine, completely convinced by Chen Xiao.
She knew that Chen Xiao was aware of the connection between the fake S and herself, but the many things that happened between her and Qian Yi and the God of the Main God were too complicated and closely related to Chu Yanxi and other mission takers, so she thought she would find a suitable time to gather everyone together to explain in detail, and thus did not tell Chen Xiao these things.
Then, Xi Xi's eyes gradually hardened: "You're absolutely right. No matter how difficult the road ahead, I will try. I absolutely cannot let the Yuan Realm fall into crisis again, nor can I let the G1 Interface suffer, and I certainly cannot let that person continue to stir up trouble. I must protect everyone and let the Supreme God see my ability and determination!"
Chen Xiao was initially very excited, but Xi Xi suddenly said something abrupt at the end. She was stunned for a moment before saying, "Um... okay, you don't need to say the last sentence. Thank you."
Just then, Chu Yanxi suddenly pushed open the door and entered, looking directly at Chen Xiao: "Although I don't know what you are talking about, I can vaguely sense that this matter must be closely related to me, and it is fraught with danger. Xiao'er, Xixi, you must not act rashly. I shouldn't have stayed here for so long. I am already content with this brief reunion."
Chen Xiao and Xi Xi were startled by the sudden noise, but were then deeply moved by Chu Yanxi's affectionate and resolute words.
Xi Xi appeared directly from the Yuan Realm, quickly stepped forward, gently grasped Chu Yanxi's hand, and said with a firm expression, "Yanxi, we have walked through these long years together and experienced countless storms. How can I stand by and watch you fall into trouble again? I have made up my mind about this matter. Even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, I will definitely retrieve the Chaos Spirit Pearl for you and protect you."
Tears welled up in Chu Yanxi's eyes. She was about to speak to dissuade him when Xixi gently pressed her finger to her lips: "Don't try to persuade me anymore. Just stay here and wait for me to return."
Chen Xiao, who was standing to the side, was stunned by what he saw.
She thought to herself: So Xixi and Chu Yanxi are actually so familiar with each other?
Moreover, Chu Yanxi, who is usually calm and composed, was showing such emotions today, with tears in her eyes, which really surprised her.
This was the first time in the past six months that she had seen Chu Yanxi so genuinely express her emotions and show her inner feelings without reservation.