Ye Luoli: The tides rise and fall, the moon whispers softly.

Forbidden Land

At the end of the long corridor, there was a closed room with a clear purple-gold totem on the black door, which was none other than the Mark of the Sky.

Standing before the door of the room was a man dressed in a large black robe with a hood and wearing a metal mask connected to a crown. He reached out and touched the Sky Mark on the door.

In an instant, concentric purple ripples spread out from the mark, gradually covering the entire door.

After the restriction on the door was lifted, the man in black pushed the door open and entered.

This is a small room, with purple-gold patterns carved on all the walls, connecting to the array on the ground. In the center of the array is a warm and smooth jade bed.

A man lay on the jade bed, his long, slender, white hands folded in front of him. A strange ring on his ring finger gleamed with a faint black light. His long, light blue hair was casually draped behind him, and although his light blue loungewear was simple, it could not conceal his aura.

His appearance was handsome, his eyes were gently closed, and his long eyelashes drooped down his eyelids, adding a touch of tranquility to his cool and otherworldly face, making him look as if he were asleep.

The man in black walked to the jade bed, gently waved his hand, and the ring on the person on the bed emitted a dazzling light, revealing a scene at the center of the light—

Inside the Water Crystal Palace, decorated entirely in shades of azure, Shui Qingli sat regally on his throne, awaiting the arrival of his younger sister, Bing Lixue…

Looking at Shui Qingli's expression, which remained as indifferent as ever but vibrant, a hint of melancholy flickered in the black-clad man's blue-purple eyes, as if he were confiding in someone or murmuring to himself:

"Since this is the freedom you desire, then so be it..."

……

【A Fairyland, a Pure Water Lake】

A giant ice lotus rested quietly by the clear water lake, and in the center of the ice lotus was a fairy with an exquisite appearance.

Her skin was as white as snow, her face was aloof and unparalleled, her soft silver hair hung down her back, she wore an ice-blue crown, and a white dress adorned with ice-blue gemstones, which made her figure appear even taller.

She exuded a subtle chill, appearing to be an ice queen.

This fairy is none other than Shui Qingli's younger sister—Ice Princess Bing Lixue.

"Ye Luoli Magic, icy frost, like snow crystals! Ice lotus!"

Bing Lixue cast a spell to retrieve the ice lotus and gently landed on the shore of the Pure Water Lake. Looking at the lake surface, which was as calm as ever, she hesitated for a moment.

For some reason, ever since that great battle that shook the entire Immortal Realm and involved the sealing of the Ten Dharma Aspects of the Heavenly Pavilion, her brother Shui Qingli has been missing without a trace. Even with the special connection between the siblings, she cannot sense his location.

Over the years, Bing Lixue has been strengthening herself while wandering through every corner of the fairyland, all in search of Shui Qingli's whereabouts.

However, over the years, Bing Lixue has still gained nothing, and Shui Qingli seems to have vanished without a trace.

Bing Lixue, who was initially feeling somewhat disheartened, suddenly sensed the refreshing aura of the clear water today, the source of which was this pristine lake.

However, in Bing Lixue's memory, this clear lake belonging to Shui Qingli had been sealed for thousands of years, and she didn't know if her brother had really returned here.

After much deliberation, Bing Lixue decided to investigate first. She used her immortal power, mixed with her voice, to penetrate the lake and call out to Shui Qingli:

"Brother, are you there?"

"younger sister?"

Meanwhile, Shui Qingli, who was waiting for Bing Lixue's arrival in the main hall of the Shui Linglong Palace, felt as if he had been transported to another world when he heard Bing Lixue's familiar, clear, and ethereal voice once again.

"I'm here. Come to my Water Crystal Palace first."

"Ye Luoli Magic: Water Droplets Freeze, Water Reincarnates!"

Shui Qingli cast a spell, enveloping Bing Lixue in a bubble and then bringing her into the clear water lake.

Hearing the same familiar voice again, Bing Lixue felt a bit apprehensive, as she and Shui Qingli hadn't seen each other for far too long.

"Okay, brother."

Since it was Shui Qingli's magic, Bing Lixue did not resist. She obediently entered the bottom of the clear water lake surrounded by bubbles and arrived at the Shui Linglong Palace.

In the main hall of the Water Linglong Palace, Bing Lixue finally saw Shui Qingli, who had been "missing" for a long time. Even though she was usually aloof, she couldn't help but feel a little teary-eyed.

She walked quickly to Shui Qingli, looked him up and down with slight concern, and only felt relieved after seeing that he was indeed safe and sound.

"Brother, where have you been all these years? Why can't I sense your presence in the fairyland?"

Despite seeing that Shui Qingli was safe and sound, Bing Lixue still asked with some concern.

【to be continued…】

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