Great Love for All Heavens Begins with Huang Yaoshi

Chapter 277 Death is not the loss of life, but stepping out of time.
Upon hearing this, Zheyan immediately agreed:

“Well said. The Celestial Clan broke off the engagement once, so it is only right that we return the favor once more.”

"So how do we find Qianqian's exact whereabouts now?" Bai Zhen asked immediately.

“In the past, the bloodline connection was weak, but now there are seven bloodline auras that can be sensed. Your mother and I can now detect their whereabouts.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhen and Zhe Yan exchanged a glance, and then the four of them set off together. Before long, they arrived at the town at the foot of Junji Mountain.

Above the Zhang residence, amidst the clouds and mist, four figures appeared. Looking down, they saw a beautiful couple in the courtyard, watching with smiles as seven girls played and frolicked.

"It's really Qianqian, I didn't expect her to be hiding away here in peace and quiet," Bai Zhen said excitedly.

Zheyan frowned:
"Something's not right. How did Xiao Wu turn into a mortal? He doesn't have any cultivation at all!"

"Could it be that he's undergoing the tribulation to ascend to godhood?" Fox Emperor Bai Zhi sensed with his divine sense and asked.

"Although we gods are born with long lifespans, if we want to obtain more powerful magic, we must cultivate diligently. When we reach a certain level, we must withstand the heavenly tribulation and ascend to the realm of immortals. Only in this way can we become top-notch experts in the four seas and eight wastelands."

"If one wants to ascend to the realm of a supreme god, one also needs to undergo tribulations. Some achieve this by undergoing heavenly tribulations, while others achieve it by undergoing mental tribulations."

Zheyan stared intently at the elegant woman below and said:
"Although I don't know why Xiao Wu has become a mortal and seems to have lost her past, I can tell that she is going through a tribulation of love!"

"Once we get through this, we can ascend to the realm of gods. If we acknowledge her as our confidante, it might cause some interference."

Fox Queen Ning Chang said with some heartache, "Are we just supposed to stand by and watch?"

“Mother, take a closer look. Qianqian didn’t suffer much. Not only is she and her husband loving, but she also has seven adorable daughters.”

Bai Zhen spoke up to comfort him:

"I have inquired a little about the reputation of the owner of this mansion. He is a well-known philanthropist who is always fond of doing good deeds. He is also humble and polite. I heard that he is proficient in all the arts, so it is clear that Qianqian has not suffered any injustice."

Fox Queen Ning Chang said with a heavy expression:

"No matter what, he is just a mortal who is born, grows old, gets sick and dies. Xiao Wu will eventually experience the eight sufferings of birth, old age, sickness and death, not getting what he wants, being with those he hates, being separated from those he loves, and the five aggregates in the midst of the tribulations of love."

“There’s really no need to be so sad. First of all, Xiao Wu’s seven daughters have all awakened the bloodline of the Nine-Tailed White Fox clan and are no longer mortals,” Zheyan said calmly.

"Then Xiao Wu will most likely overcome her love tribulation and ascend to the realm of a god after her mortal husband dies of old age. We can secretly give Zhang Bairen a elixir to prolong her life."

"Then we'll teach him the way of cultivation, and Xiao Wu will be able to live happily ever after with his beloved."

Bai Zhen said thoughtfully:
"You want to seal the elixir in Zhang Bairen's body when he is about to die of old age, so that he will be in a state of suspended animation. This way, Qianqian can overcome her love tribulation without leaving her with any regrets."

“Indeed, a day in heaven is equivalent to a year on earth. It won't be long; in just a few dozen days, Xiao Wu will be able to overcome his tribulation of love.” Zheyan nodded.

"The main issue now is Xiao Wu's marriage to the Heavenly Clan."

Fox Emperor Bai Zhi released his divine sense, and after sensing the Zhang family's daily activities throughout the entire town, he said:
"Although Xiao Wu's husband is just an ordinary person, he is the one she loves, so I can't say much."

"Considering that Zhang Bairen is indeed a decent person and has never mistreated Qianqian, and also for the sake of his seven granddaughters, I will immediately cancel the marriage with the Tian Clan."

“Then I will go with you to the Nine Heavens Palace to discuss this matter with the Heavenly Emperor. I feel that this marriage will likely face many twists and turns.”

After Zheyan finished speaking, Bai Zhen nodded in agreement:
“I think so too. I think the Heavenly Emperor still wants to form a marriage alliance and will set his sights on this little girl, Feng Jiu.”

Upon hearing this, the three shared the same sentiment. After all, even if Qingqiu governed with minimal intervention, it still controlled the Five Wildernesses, and the Heavenly Lord of the Nine Heavens Palace would certainly not give up on the marriage alliance. Time flies, like a rushing river, never to return, and more than forty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Junji Mountain.

In a secluded courtyard, peach and plum blossoms bloom in profusion, their vibrant colors reflecting the sunlight. As the spring breeze passes by, petals fall like rain, filling the path with fragrance.

An elderly man with white hair and beard and a still-attractive old woman lay comfortably together under an old peach tree.

"Bai Ren, do you still remember the vows we made on our wedding day?"

"Of course I remember. Because my parents died early, you suggested that we worship heaven and earth in front of the Eastern Wilderness Marsh, and you even made me swear an oath!"

The white-haired old man chuckled and said:

“I still remember on our wedding night, you solemnly said that you always had a clear sense of love and hate, and you couldn’t tolerate the slightest imperfection. If I betrayed you, you would abandon me and never see me again.”

"I was laughing to myself at the time. I let you down, and you want to abandon me? Is there such a good thing in the world?"

The old woman smiled:

“I remember you didn’t answer then, but today, you have given me the answer I wanted most with your life.”

Zhuang Buran said slowly, "I can only blame myself for being too kind and having a penchant for doing good deeds in this life. Seeing how pitiful and lonely you are, and being the mother of my seven daughters, I felt I couldn't very well let you down!"

Bai Qian smiled and said:

"Haha, you always love to joke around. No wonder Hong'er and the others like you, their father, more than me, their mother."

The white-haired old man spoke innocently: "It's clearly because you've been acting more and more like the mistress of the Zhang family, constantly urging Hong'er and the others to cultivate. That's why we can only show you so much respect and affection."

Bai Qian sighed softly:
“They are all in their forties or fifties. If it weren’t for their magic to change their appearance, their true form would be that of a seven or eight-year-old. The thought of our passing leaves them with no one to rely on, so we must constantly urge them to cultivate.”

Zhuang Buran's voice was soft and gentle:
"You've really thought things through. Well, I must say something: you must know that the end of life is nothing more than death, and the meaning of death is nothing more than rebirth or eternal sleep. Death is not the loss of life, but stepping out of time."

"You always seem a bit timid, but you are very stubborn. You need to understand that many things in this world are predetermined. What can be retained should not be forced, and what will disappear should not be forced. When you reach a certain stage in life, you should learn to be at peace and let everything go with the flow."

"What do you mean by death? We're both going to live to be a hundred years old. You can't leave me behind," Bai Qian said quickly.

However, after she finished speaking, she found that her husband had not responded. She hurriedly got up and saw that the white-haired old man had stopped breathing and seemed to have died peacefully.

"Bai Ren, Bai Ren, don't scare me. We promised to stay together until we grow old. You even said you would wait for me to die before you died. How could you leave me behind?"

Bai Qian's panicked voice startled those inside the house. Seven girls ran out one after another, and upon seeing the lifeless white-haired old man, they cried out in unison:

"Father!"

Everyone burst into tears and rushed over.

During this time, the girl in purple immediately transferred her magic power into the white-haired old man's body, and the others also began to use their magic power, but all their efforts were in vain.

Meanwhile, above Mount Junji, Fox Emperor Bai Zhi and others were observing the situation in the courtyard.

Fox Queen Ning Chang spoke with a worried expression:
"Now I understand what it means for a day to feel like a year. I've finally waited for this moment. I wonder if Xiao Wu can overcome this tribulation of love."

(End of this chapter)