Spiritual energy resurgence? My former empress wife has also revived!

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, girls' dormitory —

"Waaaaah, I want that kind of love too!"

Inside the dormitory, Zhou Danhong lay on her bed, her eyes red and swollen, wiping away tears from time to time and sobbing.

In front of Zhou Danhong, the first few episodes of "The Legend of the Empress" were playing on her phone.

The story mainly revolves around the brief yet unforgettable emotions that Empress Jiang Zhi experienced when she was still a mortal.

This was Zhou Danhong's third time watching it.

But every time she saw the monk Mingxiang sever his own Buddhist heart and bones on their wedding night, just so that Miss Jiang could live.

Coupled with the heart-wrenching background music and the somber color scheme of the visuals, Zhou Danhong couldn't hold back her tears and burst into sobs while clutching her pillow.

On the other side, Zhao Yan's eyes were also red, and she nodded vigorously from time to time when she heard Zhou Danhong's wails.

She wiped away her tears from time to time, discussing the plot with Zhou Danhong.

"Chu Rou, why aren't you crying?"

Zhou Danhong noticed her roommate's calm expression and said with dissatisfaction.

Chu Rou, do you even have any empathy? How come you didn't cry during such a touching scene!

"Huh? Am I going to cry too?"

Jiang Churou pointed to herself, bewildered.

"Don't you think this storyline is touching?"

"I found it very touching."

"Then why don't you feel anything at all?"

Zhou Danhong felt something was strange.

My roommate Jiang Churou is a girl, but she is also very sentimental.

Why?

They went to see a very sad movie together in their dorm once, and Jiang Churou cried her eyes out with them in the theater.

But now, seeing this touching work created by a master, Jiang Churou was completely unmoved, which made Zhou Danhong wonder when her roommate had become so cold-hearted!

Jiang Churou smiled awkwardly.

It wasn't that she wasn't moved, but rather that the two people in there hadn't actually died!

If she were to be exposed to this animated feature film right from the start, she would probably cry her eyes out just like her roommate.

But before watching this animated series, she first saw the information provided by the Administration.

This also revealed a shocking fact to Jiang Churou.

Leaving aside Sister Lou for now, this empress is also a real person.

Moreover, he is currently living in Zhuxia and is a top figure in the entire Zhuxia cultivation world and even the political world!

However, what puzzled Jiang Churou was...

Why does the Empress's husband have the same name as Brother Qin?

as well as,

Why do Brother Qin and Sister Lou have a master-disciple relationship?

According to the records, these two people lived in eras hundreds of thousands of years apart.

Jiang Churou guessed that there was an astonishing secret hidden inside.

She was curious, but wouldn't delve into it.

The secrets of these extraordinary individuals and cultivators are beyond her current ability to uncover.

Jiang Churou's only anxiety and anticipation now is when she will be able to begin her own cultivation.

Sister Lou, you haven't forgotten about me, have you?

This state of being anxious and uncertain made her not very interested in "The Legend of the Sword Immortal" or "The Legend of the Empress".

No matter how well an animated feature series is made, in terms of detail and nuance, it can't compare to the 'script text' she's read.

"Chu Rou, do you prefer the Sword Immortal or the Empress?"

Zhou Danhong's sudden question brought Jiang Churou back to her senses.

Without even thinking, she answered, "Of course, a sword immortal!"

Who is the Empress? I don't know her. I like her. Can she teach me cultivation?

Sister Lou is the best!

Zhou Danhong retorted angrily, "How could you like a sword immortal, Jiang Churou? You've betrayed your class, you've betrayed your gender!"

As a woman, shouldn't you admire the Empress Dowager just like us?

Zhao Yan nodded silently to the side.

She's not interested in any leading lady roles.

The reason she liked the Empress instead of the Sword Immortal was that she preferred the Empress.

In her view, Sword Immortal Lou Guanxue was a "rich second generation" who achieved such success only because of the favor of his elders.

But Empress Jiang Zhi was different; she relied almost entirely on herself to reach the pinnacle of that path.

Zhao Yan's family was very poor, and she had no connections to rely on.

She was able to get into Shanghai Jiao Tong University thanks to her own hard work and the painstaking support of her parents.

Therefore, she admired the Empress's self-made success.

Jiang Churou chuckled lightly and said with a touch of nonchalance, "Regardless of the process, the Sword Immortal and the Empress have the same achievement; they both reached the Taiqing Realm."

"From the perspective of cultivators, there is no difference between the two. If cultivators had to choose, the vast majority would want the life of a sword immortal."

With the support of elders and exceptional talent, he cultivated to the pinnacle of his art almost without illness or disaster throughout his life.

This is much better than the Empress's life.

The Empress's life was so difficult that a slight misstep could lead to her death and demise; she needed immense luck to succeed.

For cultivators, fortune is also difficult to control, ethereal and uncertain, with too much uncertainty.

Besides, I have the talent of a sword cultivator, and I have neither the interest nor the ability to become the empress of some immortal dynasty.

Only Sister Lou is my everything!

Zhou Danhong and Zhao Yan looked at Jiang Churou in disbelief.

Sister, what's wrong with you?

This is just an animation. I'm discussing romance and plot with you, and you're discussing cultivation with me?

Is Chu Rou's chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) only acting up now?

Seeing the incomprehension looks on her roommates' faces, Jiang Churou felt a sense of smug vanity.

I am different from you all; I am a woman who is about to become a cultivator!

At this time,

Jiang Churou noticed and calmly watched Qin Shishi in the two animated series.

She hesitated for a moment: "Shishi, what are your thoughts on these two dramas?"

In Jiang Churou's view, Qin Shishi is a hidden big shot who must know a lot about the cultivation world.

That's why Shishi was so calm about these two dramas.

Perhaps I can try to get more information about the cultivation world from Shishi?

"what?"

Qin Shishi came to her senses.

She looked hesitant and somewhat guilty.

If you ask her what she thinks, she thinks "The Legend of the Sword Immortal" is indeed quite boring.

If it were the woman of the past, after reading the touching love story in "The Empress's Tale," she would probably have cried her eyes out.

But she really can't cry now.

The main problem is that I can't get into the feeling.

Who knew that the male lead, who could make you cry, shared the same name as my older brother?

And then there's Empress Jiang Zhi.

Why does she look so much like Sister Jiang, whom I've met before?

Both have white hair and are dressed in strange palace attire.

The only difference is that the animation alone cannot capture even a tenth of Sister Jiang's beauty.

Could it be that Sister Jiang actually invested in this animated series?

I've never watched that boring "Legend of the Sword Immortal," where the female lead is Lou Guanxue, just like the Lou sister I know.

Could it be that Sister Jiang knows her brother is two-timing her and is expressing her dissatisfaction in this way? Is she trying to crush her rival in another way?

Qin Shishi's mind was a complete mess. Looking at her roommates' scrutinizing gazes, she gave a guilty, dry laugh: "Um... it's not that I can't cry."

"The main reason is that the empress in 'The Legend of the Empress' is somewhat similar to someone I know, even the same name. I can't relate to her, haha."

Jiang Churou was shocked.

As expected, Shishi knows the Empress!

That's more like it; her brother is Sister Lou's master.

Jiang Churou asked casually, "Shishi, have you ever seen someone who looks a lot like the Empress here?"

"Yes, Sister Jiang and my brother came to my graduation banquet," Qin Shishi said, raising her left wrist. "This bracelet was a gift from Sister Jiang."

"Could this be the legendary magic weapon? And for the Empress to give it away, it must be a top-tier magic weapon!"

Jiang Churou's expression was complicated.

She thought to herself with great envy.

As for jealousy, she wouldn't even think about it; she couldn't possibly be jealous.

She hasn't started practicing Taoism yet.

However, Jiang Churou longed for the world of cultivators so much that she frantically studied related knowledge from the Administration Bureau during this time.

"As expected, Shishi is the real hidden powerhouse. Could she also be at the Outer Realm?"

"No, that shouldn't be the case. Shishi probably isn't that powerful, but she's definitely a master in the cultivation world."

Jiang Churou tentatively asked, "By the way, Shishi, do you have Sister Lou's contact information?"

"Yes, I added her on WeChat back then. What's up, Chu Rou? Are you looking for Sister Lou?"

Qin Shishi looked at Jiang Churou with some confusion.

Even if you want my WeChat, you should ask for my brother's, since he's a really handsome guy.

Why do you want Sister Lou's?

Sister Lou is indeed as beautiful as a fairy. Could it be that, Chu Rou, you're a lesbian?!

Qin Shishi's eyes suddenly became scrutinizing.

Jiang Churou was startled.

What does Shishi mean by that look? And what do those words mean?

Is she trying to remind me that there are some things I shouldn't ask, and that she saw through my probing?

Jiang Churou was filled with fear and unease, and also felt a deep sense of guilt.

Just now, I did indeed consider using my best friend to remind Sister Lou.

My mind is a bit chaotic, I'm not calm enough, and I'm prone to anxiety and fear of loss.

Could this also be a test from Sister Lou? Or a reminder from Shi Shi?

Is my state of mind unsuitable for cultivating Taoism?

Jiang Churou felt a sense of peace as she thought about this.

Yes, I shouldn't let my mind wander. Only by calming my mind and controlling my emotions can I truly embark on the path of enlightenment.

Shishi must be reminding herself.

Jiang Churou said sincerely, "Thank you, Shishi, I understand what you mean."

Qin Shishi looked completely confused.

Why did Chu Rou thank me?

She understood what I meant again, even though I hadn't said anything.

Does she want Sister Lou's WeChat account or not?

After thinking for a moment, Qin Shishi still pushed Lou Guanxue's WeChat contact card to Jiang Churou.

at this time,

Holy crap!

The sudden mention of traditional Chinese culture made the girls in the dormitory look at Zhou Danhong with confusion.

Zhou Danhong held her phone, her face filled with shock.

Seeing everyone's gaze turn to her, she quickly said, "Quick, look at the musical notes, or Bilibili and Weibo, there's a video going viral, it's shattered my worldview!"

Jiang Churou and Qin Shishi curiously opened the app, wondering what Zhou Danhong had seen that could shock her so much.

As Zhou Danhong said, it was a video that went viral, so they didn't need to search for it.

The video shows a man wearing a Taoist robe, with his long hair tied in a Taoist bun, and an ordinary-looking face.

The man was probably around thirty years old. Although he had an ordinary appearance, even through the video, he exuded an indescribable sharp and imposing aura.

Under that aura, people wouldn't even notice his appearance; they would only feel a suffocating sensation, as if their hair stood on end.

The man in the video introduced himself, saying, "My name is Yan Hege, the seventeenth sect leader of the Tianyan Sword Sect."

"The 'Chronicles of the Heavenly Evolution Sword Sect' that you have read is my autobiography."

"Today, I am releasing this video on behalf of the Australian government to tell everyone in the world."

"Perhaps many of you have already guessed this, and today I am here to prove it to you."

"Cultivators truly exist!"

In the video, Yan Hege, in order to prove his words, raised his immortal sword with both hands and swung it down, splitting a mountain in two with a single strike!

The mountain peaks broke apart, the earth shook violently, and then silence fell.

Only Yan Hege's last words echoed in the video.

"In the name of the Sect Master of the Heavenly Evolution Sword Sect, I hereby issue a challenge to Lou Guanxue of the Primordial Great Luo Sect."

"If you still have the heart for the sword in seven days, come to the Western Pacific, and I will challenge you to a duel!"

This video spread throughout the world in a very short time!

Countless people were shocked, and countless people were terrified.

The world has changed.