The End Times as a Song

"Hey...did you hear?"

"What……?"

"I heard that person from Jade Void Palace is going to cause trouble again..."

"Ah...really...?"

"When could it be fake...?"

"That's true. So there's going to be some good shows. Let's go take a look..."

"He's been causing trouble for that human woman every few days, it's pathetic..."

"It's no use pitying her. In the entire Heavenly Realm, she's the only human woman... who faces such criticism... not to mention she's all alone and helpless. It's probably already a miracle she's alive..."

"That's true. Let's not talk about it anymore, let's go take a look... If we're too late, we won't be able to see it..."

Outside the gates of Jade Void Palace, along a secluded corridor, fairy maidens from all directions whispered amongst themselves, passing messages as they rushed towards the main hall of Jade Void Palace. The entrance to the main hall was soon completely surrounded by these fairy maidens.

"Oh no... that little coal ball, why hasn't he brought the message to Ashi yet... Ashi hasn't come over for so long, he's going to drive me crazy with worry..."

"If they were to use torture, how could Sister Zheng Shang's small body withstand it..."

"What should I do, what should I do...? If this really starts, should I go in or not...?"

"Sigh... Why isn't he here yet... That slowpoke, Coal Ball, I asked you to deliver a message, and you've been dawdling for ages. If anything happens to Sister Zheng Shang, come back and I'll see what I do to you..."

Beside a pillar in the main hall at the entrance of Jade Void Palace, a handsome, well-mannered young man with a refined appearance and a jade folding fan in his hand paced anxiously back and forth, looking extremely agitated. He was flustered, jumping around, and glancing frequently at the corridor leading to the main hall of Jade Void Palace, as if waiting for someone.

"This servant greets Lord Chengfeng..."

"No need for formalities, no need for formalities... rise..."

The little fairy maidens leading from the long corridor to the main hall hurriedly bowed to the Wind-Riding God, who impatiently waved her away, telling her to leave and not bother him. Only the Wind-Riding God remained, pacing back and forth anxiously, sighing and clearly very impatient. Outside the Jade Void Palace gates, a large group of little fairy maidens, always eager for a good spectacle, crowded around, watching everything unfold inside the main hall.

"If a fight really breaks out inside, should I go in or not... Sigh... Coal Ball... There's not a single trace of him. Has he even found his owner yet..."

The Wind-Riding God tapped his head helplessly, falling into a state of extreme unease. He squatted down and started counting on his fingers, muttering to himself as if struggling with something. He squatted down again, then stood up suddenly, turning around and squeezing into the crowd of little fairy maidens watching the commotion.

"Excuse me...excuse me...I need to see something..."

"Lin Moshi, if you don't come soon, Sister Zheng Shang will..."

The Wind-Riding God plunged into the bustling crowd, observing closely, caught in a dilemma, wanting to go forward but also a little afraid. The little fairy beside him couldn't help but tease him.

"Lord Wind Chaser, you've come to watch the fun too..."

"Shut up, what am I watching this for..."

"If you're not going to watch the show, why doesn't Lord Chengfeng go in..."

"Go away, go away, if you say that again, I'm afraid I'll punish you..."

"This servant dares not..."

The Wind-Riding God was already as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, and had no mood to tease the little fairy. His words were full of threats. The little fairy wisely covered her mouth and dared not say another word.

Inside the Jade Void Palace, the main hall exuded an air of nobility and peace, resplendent with gold and jewels. Two rows of celestial maidens stood neatly on either side, as if interrogating some criminal. In the center of the hall stood a young girl in elegant pink gauze and white robes, holding a long whip. Kneeling on the ground was a woman dressed in simple white gauze, her attire incongruous with the surroundings, along with two innocent-looking celestial maidens in white gauze…

"Master, Huayan, please, you mustn't hit him! How can we explain this to that person at Guixu Palace if this whip is used..."

The little fairy Huayan rushed over, grabbed her master's whip with both hands, shook her head, and pleaded with tears streaming down her face.

"How dare you, Hua Yan, get out of my way..."

"Master...no...I can't...how will I explain this to Qiaoyu if I strike again..."

"How are you going to explain this...? You're protecting her so much, do you also want to try my whip...?"

"No, Master... listen to my words..."

"If you don't move aside, I'll hit you too..."

"Master... I dare not speak such words..."

"No way, get out of my way right now..."

The little fairy, Huayan, clung tightly to her master's long whip, refusing to let go, trying to stop her master from whipping the kneeling woman. The girl in pink gauze and white was willful, capricious, and domineering, sternly rebuking Huayan.

"Sister Zheng Shang, please listen to my clever words, soften your stance, and let's apologize to the Goddess..."

The fairy maiden knelt down, pleading for mercy with clever words and a humble expression, wiping away tears as she advised the zither merchant.

"Zheng Shang, we don't know what mistake you've made..."

"Sister Zheng Shang, saving your life is the most important thing. We'll just admit our mistake..."

"The zither dealer is not wrong, the zither dealer cannot be admitted..."

"You stubborn zither dealer, you refuse to admit your mistake... I'll see this time whether your backbone is tougher or my whip is tougher..."

The elegantly dressed girl in pink gauze and white robes sternly rebuked Zheng Shang. Then, she flicked her long whip, throwing the fairy maid Hua Yan aside, and prepared to whip Zheng Shang.

Seeing the situation was dire, Qiaoyu immediately stepped forward to shield Zheng Shang, and the first lash landed heavily on Qiaoyu's shoulder and back. Instantly, blood splattered everywhere, and Qiaoyu's skin was torn open.

"Clever words..."

Zheng Shang was terrified, her eyes wide, and she quickly supported Qiao Yu. Looking at Qiao Yu's wound, Zheng Shang's hands trembled uncontrollably; she wasn't afraid, she was heartbroken.

"Qiaoyu, how could you be so foolish..."

"Sister Zheng Shang... I am still a little fairy, this whip will not hurt me..."

"What clever words you have! Are you planning a rebellion...?"

"Master, I dare not... I beg you, please spare the zither merchant..."

The two fairy maidens, unable to bear the situation any longer, were powerless to persuade the two powerful figures. However, they couldn't allow the situation to spiral out of control, so they stepped forward again to try and stop it. The fairy maiden shook her head, indicating her innocence.

"You keep saying you wouldn't dare... but you've been going against me all along. Since that's the case, then I'll deal with you and Zheng Shang together..."

The girl in pink gauze and white was furious. She swung her long whip at Qiaoyu. Seeing this, Zheng Shang quickly pressed Qiaoyu down and used his back to shield her from the blow.

"No, Sister Zheng Shang..."

Throughout the entire process, the girl in pink gauze and white relentlessly lashed Zheng Shang, who remained silent, his back torn and bloodied. Each lash was excruciatingly painful. Seeing this, Hua Yan quickly stepped forward and grabbed the girl's legs, trying again to stop her.