Chapter 282 Fate and Destiny

The two eminent monks, Jingkong and Xuankong, slowly entered the room. They were dressed in plain robes, holding prayer beads, their steps exuding a solemnity. They approached Yun Junrui's bedside, clasped their hands together, and chanted sutras softly. The sound of the sutras flowed like a gentle stream, slowly cleansing the turbid air from the room. After a moment, the room became serene and clear, as if shutting out the chaos of the outside world.

After the scripture stopped, Jingkong turned to Yun Xiaoling and Gu Yazhu, clasped his hands together, and whispered, "Don't worry, Mr. Yun, the two young masters and the three phoenix eggs are fine and will survive this disaster safely. Amitabha."

Yun Xiaoling breathed a sigh of relief, but a deep sense of doubt still lingered in his eyes. He raised his hand and motioned for the two eminent monks to take a seat. He whispered, "Master, since you're here, could you please offer some guidance to my wife and me? Many things are difficult to understand. Please enlighten me."

Jingkong nodded slightly, took the hot tea offered by Fudong, took a sip, and then put the cup down. His eyes were calm and his tone was gentle: "Donor Yun, if you have any questions, please speak up."

Yun Xiaoling glanced at Gu Yazhu with a solemn expression: "Feng Yi, he is clearly the Phoenix Emperor, why did he appear in the human world as the Prince of Zhennan? And Ling'er, she is actually the daughter of the Phoenix Emperor, why did she not know her own life story until the end of her life?"

After hearing this, Jingkong clasped his hands together, his expression solemn, and slowly spoke, "The Phoenix Emperor and Empress descended to the mortal world to search for their lost children. Over a decade ago, their two young sons were stolen by a servant, and their whereabouts have been lost ever since. The Phoenix Emperor and his wife searched for years without success, ultimately deciding to descend to the mortal world themselves to investigate. Over time, their eldest son and other adult children also arrived, bringing the entire family together."

He paused, his tone growing heavier. "However, I must admit that the Phoenix Emperor's rise to the King of Zhennan is closely related to a mistake I made in the past. Back then, the Phoenix Emperor descended to the mortal world in search of an heir. Because his actions were too conspicuous, I mistakenly believed they would disrupt the order of the mortal world. So I suppressed his soul within his body, transforming him into the King of Zhennan. As the events of the past gradually became clear, I realized my mistake. This action not only disrupted the fate of the Phoenix Emperor's family, but also caused the King of Zhennan, the Emperor, and others to retain memories of their past lives in this lifetime."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yazhu was shocked. "Why would Master treat the Phoenix Emperor this way? Is he really a threat to the human world?"

Jingkong looked guilty, shook his head and sighed, "The Phoenix Emperor was innocent of any fault. I was blinded at the time and misled by the outside world, thinking that his arrival would cause unrest. I regretted it deeply afterwards, but the cause and effect has been established and cannot be changed."

Yun Xiaoling frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice, "Is the memory of the Prince of Zhennan's rebirth related to the current situation? Will the Emperor be wary of the Fengdi family because of this?"

Jingkong nodded. "The Emperor has long been wary of the Feng Emperor's family. In their past lives, the two should have supported each other, but memories have deepened their suspicions. The Emperor fears that Feng Emperor, once he regains his strength, will threaten his authority, while Feng Emperor simply wants to recover his heir and protect his family. Their positions diverge, making reconciliation difficult."

Gu Yazhu asked in a trembling voice, "Where is Ling'er? Why didn't she learn her identity until she died? She's also the Phoenix Emperor's child, but she wasn't taken back to the Phoenix Clan?"

Jingkong's gaze was profound as he spoke slowly, "Ling'er's life story was the most painful regret of the Phoenix Emperor and his wife in their previous life. Back then, the stolen children were subjected to a secret technique to conceal their bloodline and transform into mortals. The Phoenix Emperor and his wife searched for them several times in vain. Only after Ling'er's soul returned did her bloodline characteristics gradually reveal themselves. However, it all came too late; she was ultimately unable to fully integrate with the Phoenix Clan."

He paused, then continued, "Even more unfortunately, Lu Ling'er's fate was irreversible from the moment her soul returned to its place, due to the karmic connection with the Pluto Palace. Her ending is both a matter of fate and of karmic connection."

Xuan Kong saw the atmosphere grow increasingly heavy, and offered comfort, "Although Miss Lu's life was short, she shared a happy marriage with Young Master Yun, making up for the unfinished regrets of her past life. Her departure is regrettable, but it can also be considered a kind of fulfillment."

Gu Yazhu covered her face and burst into tears: "But even so, Ling'er was ultimately unable to truly integrate into the Phoenix Clan and reunite with her parents. Her fate was too difficult..."

Jingkong sighed and said, "Everything has its own cause and effect. Although Miss Lu is gone, her intact soul may have left a glimmer of hope for the afterlife."

Yun Xiaoling took a deep breath, his eyes determined. "Master, Ling'er's fate is irreversible, but will the phoenix egg she left behind and Jun Rui's future also be caught up in this cause and effect?"

Jingkong nodded. "The fate of the three phoenix eggs and the two young masters is deeply tied to this situation. If the eggs hatch successfully, the Phoenix bloodline will be continued, and many entanglements may be resolved. However, if something unexpected happens, cause and effect will continue, and the consequences are unpredictable."

Yun Xiaoling and Gu Yazhu exchanged a glance, their hearts weighing heavily. They stood and bowed to the two eminent monks. "Thank you, Master, for your guidance. We will do our best to protect them."

Jingkong and Xuankong nodded slightly and put their hands together: "May the Buddha bless you, Amitabha."

The two monks walked away slowly, and the aroma of tea lingered in the hall, but they left behind many unsolved mysteries of cause and effect, lingering in people's minds for a long time.

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