Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1220: Chapter 1200: Star Path Mission

The red light on the test pillar gradually dispersed with the imprint on Yan’s forehead, and in the blink of an eye, silence returned once more.

Huangfu Yihui looked at Luo Qianqian’s bewildered expression and resolutely stepped onto the stone steps. Instantly, that strange sensation of being watched assaulted him again, making Luo Qianqian shiver, as she glanced around but saw nothing.

Yet inexplicably, Luo Qianqian sensed a wave in that gaze, perhaps regret?

The familiar energy intertwined with Huangfu Yihui once more, but he remained oblivious.

The height steadily climbed, pausing just before reaching the altitude Yan had attained, and in an instant, the previously red crystal pillar transformed into a jade-green one.

Suddenly, Luo Qianqian felt like she was in a playground.

”Wood Series Eighth Level, excellent.”

The voice, as before, was utterly unflappable.

The green light gradually condensed, forming a point that slowly drifted towards Huangfu Yihui, an enigmatic emblem appearing on his forehead, seeming far simpler compared to Yan’s.

Huangfu Yihui uttered not a word, nodding towards Luo Qianqian, then seated himself beside Yan on the ground.

Luo Qianqian stood at the base of the platform, staring blankly for quite some time before slowly stepping onto it, feeling that gaze once more but this time opting not to investigate further.

Upon ascending, she felt a peculiar sense that only by passing this trial could they enter the true Star Path?

She stood in front of the crystal pillar, her mind almost going blank in an instant, mimicking Yan’s and Huangfu Yihui’s prior actions.

Letting the energy envelop her, Luo Qianqian slowly cleared her mind.

With a burst of black light before her, Luo Qianqian’s mind became flooded with countless images, accompanied by that same voice.

”Water Series Ninth Level, excellent...”

Yet Luo Qianqian failed to notice that this time, the voice was drawn out slightly longer at the end, as if concealing something unsaid.

She had no interest in analyzing levels or excellence, knowing only that her mind was overwhelmed, needing to sit and digest slowly.

Star Path would bestow participants with talent talisman patterns, and the higher the rune level, the more tasks to complete on the Star Path, with more tasks bringing richer rewards. The final challenge of the Star Path’s tasks was the Heavenly Ladder.

And as for the tasks, the first three stages bring minor injuries, while the middle three stages often mean life or death, and the last three stages...

Rewards from completing prior challenges would be awarded according to one’s progression on the Heavenly Ladder, with efforts beyond the rewards’ scope requiring even more dedication.

Fortunately, her personal effort came first, with the cumulative rewards following...

When Luo Qianqian opened her eyes, seeing the complex expressions of the two before her, she let out a bitter laugh: ”What are we going to do?”

”Seems I’ll have to work harder,” Huangfu Yihui replied calmly. ”You both are Ninth Level, while I’m only Eighth Level.”

”But didn’t they say that the higher the talent level, the harder the tasks? Could it be that we’ll meet our ends here?” Luo Qianqian shivered at Huangfu Yihui’s sincerity. So people are like this? One extra task...

Moreover, their time was limited. Wouldn’t lower levels be better?

Yet the talent level corresponds directly to future achievements.

Appearing as First Level might be an unreachable existence forever.

”Let’s go.” Yan paused before continuing: ”First, let’s meet the others.”

As he spoke, he naturally used his tousled hair to hide the talisman symbol on his forehead, with Huangfu Yihui doing the same, though both were perplexed at Luo Qianqian’s sight.

Yan had a red talisman symbol on his forehead, Huangfu Yihui a green one, yet Luo Qianqian had none?

Luo Qianqian put away the concealer stick, looked at the two, and shrugged: ”I don’t like using my hair to cover it. Constantly cutting it is a bother, so I handled it casually. Want some?”

The two who focused solely on cultivation were helplessly drawn to the beauty tools, covering not only their forehead symbols but also marking belonging to specific professions.

Like the Vermilion Bird on Huangfu Yihui’s right arm or Yan’s vermillion mark.

Once done, the trio walked calmly to the edge of the platform, pressing something unobtrusively.

A large door appeared at the plaza’s end directly in front of the platform.

The three stepped out without hesitation.

Once the hidden door closed, a quiet sigh echoed: ”Chaos, Divine Level.”

Outdoors, the pressure disappeared as they saw the awaiting group, all choosing to conceal their forehead marks with hair or headbands. Luo Qianqian lamented to the crowd: ”Nine Serenities, why trick me?”

Nine Serenities peeked shyly from behind Tang Tianyi: ”It’s not my fault, I don’t need it, so I forgot.”

Glancing at Luo Qianqian’s greasy forehead, nothing was visible.

Turning to Tang Tianyi, she found his forehead similarly bare, grinning—kindred spirits!

The group assembled, promptly following Nine Serenities’ lead.

”This used to be our village, it formerly hosted those taking the Star Path trials. Now, no one remains,” Nine Serenities walked solemnly: ”If only it could all return...”

Luo Qianqian saw Nine Serenities’ sad, helpless look and smiled wistfully, tugging at Tang Tianyi’s sleeve: ”Tianyi.”

Tang Tianyi appeared preoccupied, lost in contemplation.

Feeling equally confused, Luo Qianqian simply smiled at Tang Tianyi: ”What’s your level?”

Just as she spoke, Nine Serenities dragged them forward: ”Sister, don’t wander off. This used to be my home.” Nine Serenities pointed to the houses with a reluctance and mournful expression, powerless.

Luo Qianqian consoled Nine Serenities, gazing at the starry sky as night approached, feeling an awakening within and promptly sitting down.

Except for Nine Serenities, everyone did the same, seated on the ground.

This was a task from the stars, Luo Qianqian’s talisman symbol glowed faintly from the starlight.

Star Path One: Find Ice Heart Glazed Grass.