Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1246: Chapter 1226: Tang Tianyi, Who Is He?

When Yann Yao appeared in the secret chamber and saw that Luo Qianqian was already nowhere to be found, he sighed slightly, fearing this farewell might mean they would never meet again.

After scanning the surroundings twice and noticing the intact pyramid, he looked surprised, unable to understand Luo Qianqian’s current situation.

However, he aimed for the box in the middle of the third row, and unexpectedly, was heavily bounced to the ground.

”Another one who overestimates themselves!” A voice filled with disdain and sarcasm rang out, hard to identify as male or female, leaving people unsure whether to admire the voice’s versatility or criticize its lack of distinction.

Yann Yao was unfazed and continued her challenge.

Luo Qianqian suddenly appeared at the door again, and the Saintess still looked at her with a smile: ”Congratulations.”

Not understanding the reason for the congratulations, Luo Qianqian’s expression became slightly confused. The Saintess beckoned, and a green stone appeared slowly before her.

”Infuse your spiritual power into it,” said the Saintess with a smile.

Luo Qianqian was silent for a moment but recognized the green stone as the one from before. She nodded without hesitation.

As her spiritual power infused the blank green stone, it shone brilliantly, illuminating the heavens and earth.

Suddenly, on the blank green stone, a line of text appeared, with letters in crimson and gold:

Star Path Achieved: Heavenly Position Luo Shiqi, Nine Heavens Pavilion

Luo Qianqian was very surprised. Though she had thought of not using her real name, was such a thing even within her control?

With the appearance of the words, the green stone returned to its original position, drawing everyone’s attention.

Huangfu Yihui’s expression shifted slightly. He opened his mouth and said, ”It seems we are still late.” Holding over thirty wooden tokens, he was momentarily unsure if he should continue.

Yan nodded, not pausing his actions, continuing to emit waves of battle intention toward those in front of him.

Bai Jian looked completely stunned. Star Path achieved? Heavenly Position? And a red name too? None of this matched what was written in the books. He was at a loss as to how to react.

The books said that after a month, names would appear on the green stones according to their rankings, didn’t it?

Moreover, weren’t the green stones supposed to be black? When had such colors appeared? It seemed utterly strange.

The Saintess placed a warm wooden token into Luo Qianqian’s palm: ”Congratulations on attaining the Heavenly Position.”

”What is the Heavenly Position?” Luo Qianqian was utterly puzzled, looking at the wooden token in her hand.

”I hold the previous Saint Card. After the last Saintess fell, I assumed her position and became the Divine Temple’s Saintess. This Saint Card signifies you as my successor.” The Saintess’s smile at Luo Qianqian seemed even warmer.

”Divine Temple? What is that?” Luo Qianqian’s face was filled with dread. Wouldn’t that mean spending her life alone here as a Saintess? ”Can a Saintess marry and have children?” she asked cautiously.

After all, her dream was to don a wedding dress, a red bridal gown amidst ten miles of peach blossoms.

If things went like this, wouldn’t she be at a loss?

But... why did her heart ache when she thought of a bridal dress?

”It is the faith of the Five Realms. Marry? Of course. My husband is...” The Saintess showed a bit of happiness, paused, then smiled lightly at Luo Qianqian: ”He who wins the Saintess wins the world.”

”...Here, you take it. I don’t want it.” Luo Qianqian hurriedly handed the wooden token back to the Saintess: ”Then whoever I marry in the future will only come for this title. I’m not interested. And staying here every day like Chang E, what’s the difference from being in a cold palace? I’d rather marry someone like my brother.”

The Saintess said nothing, only maintaining her serene and holy smile as she watched Luo Qianqian in silence.

The Saint Card slowly floated up and landed back in Luo Qianqian’s hand, leaving her with an inexplicably concerned look at the wooden token.

She said, ”I’m afraid there’s no returning this.”

”It can’t be like this. Even if you don’t offer a thirty-day return policy, at least there should be a seven-day trial, right? Are you heartless merchants?” Luo Qianqian lamented.

Why did she come to participate in this nonsensical Star Path? And now, why had things turned out like this? She gulped, looking at the bright crimson and gold name, ”Can it be erased?”

”Those who understand the meaning of the Heavenly Position in the Cultivation World wouldn’t exceed one hand’s count. And among those who know, none are to your liking,” the Saintess said with calmness: ”I tell you only to caution you to be wary of those around you in the future.”

Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes: ”If you really care, just change my name to a normal color.”

At this moment, the air trembled for a moment.

The Saintess was slightly taken aback, then looked at Luo Qianqian: ”There will be a time for a reunion. The Star Path sect competition roster is out, and it’s time to say goodbye now. I hope when we meet again, you can control your own destiny.”

”Eh? What?” Luo Qianqian saw the Heavenly Ladder glowing white, with light flickering before her, and in the blink of an eye, lines of text appeared on that green stone.

Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Steps, Lu Yuan, Five Directions Sect

...

Two Hundred Twelve Steps, Chentang, Smokey Cloud Pavilion

Bai Jian’s name also appeared, but apart from Luo Qianqian’s name, all other names were dyed in ink black, showing no other colors.

Standing on several steps of the Heavenly Ladder, Yan and Huangfu Yihui exchanged satisfied smiles: ”Feels like wasting something?”

The investigation process was extremely long; otherwise, they would have already set foot on the Heavenly Ladder.

”But we didn’t come here to gain qualifications.” Huangfu Yihui frowned slightly: ”Even Shiqi doesn’t know what’s happening.”

”We’ll talk outside.” The talisman symbol on their foreheads had disappeared, allowing them to leave the Star Path.

Luo Qianqian thought the same, decisively choosing a direction and leaving Star Path first.

After Luo Qianqian exited, Haan Yun immediately came over: ”Why are you red? Are you injured?”

”Can’t you wish me well?” Luo Qianqian exclaimed, feeling helpless, ”Does this person have to be such a jinx?”

After waiting a while, everyone who participated in the Star Path gradually emerged, except for a few who had been eliminated after losing their wooden tokens.

”Let’s go,” Luo Qianqian urged impatiently: ”Before someone else asks me why I’m red.”

Huangfu Yihui nodded. They were curious too, but this wasn’t the place for questions.

Surveying the surroundings, he frowned slightly: ”Where’s Brother Tang?”

”You even brought your cousin?” Luo Qianqian’s face was full of surprise.

”Tang Tianyi, hasn’t he come out?” Haan Yun anxiously looked around: ”What about that little girl?”

Nine Serenities...

Hearing this name, Yan and Huangfu Yihui’s complexions changed.

”Tang Tianyi? Who’s that?” Luo Qianqian asked, confused.