Goddess Emperor Phoenix: Rebirth Against Heaven

The mountain breeze blew gently, and the green bamboos danced. Sitting in front of the exquisite mahogany desk, Di Huang narrowed her eyes slightly, and stroked the parchment scroll in front of her with her fingers. This was a secret report from her spies on the border.

“The rebels are once again rampaging across the border, slaughtering civilians and burning villages. Border guards are unable to stop their momentum.”

Emperor Huang frowned slightly. She pondered for a moment, picked up the feather pen and wrote a few strokes on the scroll: "Send the elite troops to suppress the rebellion immediately, and kill without mercy."

She rolled up the secret report and handed it to her personal maid. "Pass on my order immediately."

The maid respectfully accepted the order and left quickly. Emperor Huang was alone in deep thought, her fingers unconsciously stroking the phoenix pattern on her sleeves. It has been several years since she was reborn against the will of heaven and regained the inheritance of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady, but the challenges she faces have never stopped. The rebels continue to harass the border, the demons are eyeing them covetously, and the power struggle in the court has never stopped. She must always be vigilant and use her own strength to defend this land.

At this time, hurried footsteps were heard outside the palace, and a guard walked in quickly and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, the master has an important matter to ask of you, please go and see him."

Di Huang nodded slightly, stood up and left the study. She walked along the corridor through the quiet imperial garden and came to the master's bedroom. The white-haired old man was sitting on the couch. When he saw her coming, he smiled kindly.

"My child, you are finally here. I have an important matter to entrust to you."

"Respected Sect Leader, what do you want me to do for you?" Emperor Huang bowed respectfully, his eyes full of respect.

"The border has been turbulent recently, and the demons have repeatedly harassed us. I am worried that they are plotting something, so I want to send you to the border to investigate the matter in person." The leader paused, and when Emperor Huang nodded to show his obedience, he continued, "This mission is very important, and you must be extra careful. I gave you a treasure that can help you avoid the demons' pursuit."

As he spoke, the clan leader took out a jade pendant from his bosom and handed it to Emperor Huang. "This is the Xuannv pendant, a treasure left by our predecessors. It can protect the holder. You must use it carefully and remember not to let anyone spy on you."

Di Huang took the jade pendant reverently and carefully examined the faint patterns on it. The aura of this jade pendant was unusual, and there was a mysterious and powerful force flowing through it. She deeply felt the trust of the sect master, and a sense of mission also arose in her heart.

"Master, rest assured, I will act with caution and do my best to complete this mission."

The leader nodded and looked at her kindly: "Very good, I know you will not let me down. Be careful on the road, and report to me at any time if you encounter any difficulties."

Di Huang took the order and left. When she walked out of the Sect Master's Hall, her steps were light and her eyes were firm. She had to go all out and not let the Sect Master down.

The purpose of this trip to the border was to investigate the movements of the demon race. Emperor Huang knew that this was no small matter and concerned the safety of the entire God Realm. She could not make any mistakes.

At dusk that day, Di Huang set out on horseback alone. She passed through layers of checkpoints and arrived at the bustling market. The place was bustling with people, and vendors were selling all kinds of goods, attracting passers-by.

Emperor Huang rode slowly forward, examining everything around her. Suddenly, her eyes were attracted by a small stall. The stall owner was selling a peculiar ornament - a waist pendant inlaid with various gemstones. It sparkled with a charming luster under the setting sun, making people unable to take their eyes away.

"My lady, this waist pendant is an extremely rare treasure. It is inlaid with only the finest gemstones." The stall owner greeted enthusiastically.

Di Huang stepped forward and carefully examined the waist pendant, and was involuntarily attracted by its beauty. She gently stroked the delicate carvings on the surface, feeling the silky texture from her fingertips.

"This waist pendant is really beautiful. I wonder how much it costs?" She looked at the stall owner with bright eyes.

"This treasure is not cheap, it costs one hundred taels of gold!" said the stall owner, with a hint of pride in his expression.

Di Huang smiled slightly, "In that case, let me see." She took out a golden purse from her sleeve, opened it and shook out a stack of gold coins.

"Okay, it's settled." When the stall owner saw so much gold, his eyes suddenly lit up. He quickly took the money, carefully packed the waist pendant and handed it to Di Huang.

Di Huang nodded with satisfaction and tied the belt around her waist. The gems sparkled in the sunset, very eye-catching. She gathered her clothes and rode forward.

After a while, she entered a remote alley. It was sparsely populated, quiet and eerie. Emperor Huang looked around vigilantly and suddenly found a hidden door not far away, which was slightly open.

She frowned, her intuition telling her that something unusual might be happening here, so she tiptoed towards the small door, carefully pushed it open and looked inside.

What came into view was a basement hidden in darkness. The lights were on and several masked men were gathered together whispering. Emperor Huang narrowed his eyes slightly and carefully discerned the content of their conversation.

"Is the news reliable? Is that woman the Goddess Emperor Phoenix?" one of them asked in a low voice.

"Yes, the news is 100% reliable. It is said that she went to the border alone to investigate the movements of the demon tribe. This is a great opportunity." Another person laughed sinisterly, "When she goes deep into the border, we will attack her and seize the Xuannv Pendant. At that time, we will be able to unify the divine realm!"

Emperor Huang's pupils shrank slightly, and her heart sank. It seemed that these people were traitors who came to target her. They actually knew that she was going to the border and planned to take the opportunity to attack her. This was really bold.

She pondered for a moment, exited the small door, and rode away quickly. She had to rush to the border as soon as possible and set up an ambush before they acted. She couldn't let these traitors succeed, she had to protect the Xuannv Pei and defend the safety of the divine realm.

Along the way, Di Huang remained alert at all times, fearing that she would be attacked. When she finally arrived at the border, it was already getting dark. She carefully checked the surroundings and only walked into a remote valley after confirming that it was safe.

The environment here is quiet and suitable for a temporary rest. Di Huang found a secluded place, lit a bonfire and built a tent. Taking advantage of the warm light of the bonfire, she carefully observed the patterns on Xuannv's pendant.

The jade pendant emitted a faint light and looked extraordinary. Di Huang carefully stroked it, feeling the waves coming from her fingertips. She believed that as long as she held the jade pendant, she would be able to increase her strength and resist the threats from the traitors and the demons.

As the night grew deeper, Emperor Huang carefully put away the Xuannv Pendant and fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, she got up and packed her bag, ready to move on. She had to reach the outpost camp as soon as possible to investigate the movements of the demon tribe.

At this moment, a sharp sword energy suddenly attacked! Emperor Huang hurriedly drew out the black iron sword at his waist and fought fiercely with the intruder. The opponent's figure flashed, as fast as thunder, and every move contained amazing power.

Emperor Huang took a deep breath, mobilized his inner strength, and slashed at the enemy with the sword light like lightning. The two of them fought back and forth, sword moves flew, and the fierce battle echoed in the valley.

At the critical moment, Di Huang suddenly felt a familiar breath. She was immediately delighted and took the opportunity to launch the last move, knocking the opponent back heavily.

The man stumbled and fell to the ground. Emperor Huang stepped forward quickly, with the tip of his sword against his throat. "Now, can you tell me who you are and why you attacked me?"

The man sneered, "Humph, I didn't expect you to be able to see through my disguise. It seems that the Goddess Emperor Phoenix is ​​not someone you can easily mess with."

Emperor Huang narrowed his eyes and carefully looked at the man in front of him. He was wearing black light armor and a mask covering most of his face. But from his sharp eyes, Emperor Huang vaguely felt something familiar.

"Who are you? Why are you chasing me secretly?" she asked in a deep voice.

The man was silent for a moment, then suddenly knocked her sword away and stood up. "I am your pursuer," he said coldly, "but now it seems that we have a lot to talk about."

Emperor Huang frowned slightly and clenched the Xuannv pendant in his hand. "If that's the case, then please do as you please."

The two walked into the deeper valley, one in front and one behind. The surroundings were quiet and gloomy, with only the sound of the wind whistling in his ears. Emperor Huang looked around cautiously, ready to fight at any time.

"Who are you? Why are you chasing me?" she spoke again.

The man reached out and took off his mask, revealing a handsome face. "My name is Ye Chen, and I'm an elite officer in the God Realm." He paused, staring at Di Huang with burning eyes, "And you, Goddess Di Huang, we haven't seen each other for a long time."

Emperor Huang was slightly startled, and looked at him intently. He saw a person in front of him with a faintly familiar look between his eyebrows. Could this be the person who fought side by side with her in the past?

"Ye Chen?" She called out the name in a low voice, with a hint of emotion in her eyes.

Ye Chen nodded, with a bitter smile on his lips. "I didn't expect that we would meet again here after so many years."

Di Huang was speechless for a long time, and her heart was in turmoil. She had fought with Ye Chen before and had established a deep bond with him. But now, he had become her pursuer, which made her feel extremely lost and confused.

After a long while, she whispered, "Ye Chen, why are you chasing me? Have you forgotten the friendship we had when we fought side by side?"

Ye Chen was silent for a long time, and finally sighed. "Of course I haven't forgotten. But I have no choice." He looked at her heavily, "I am no longer the same person I used to be."

Di Huang's heart tightened, and he couldn't help but reach out and hold his arm. "What happened? Why did you become like this?"

Ye Chen gently pulled his arm back and turned his back. "This is a very long story. I don't know where to start." He was silent for a moment, then suddenly turned around and stared at Di Huang with burning eyes, "But I must tell you now that the fateful entanglement between us has reached the point where it has to be resolved."

Emperor Huang's heart sank, and he subconsciously tightened the Xuannv pendant in his hand. "What do you mean?"

Ye Chen smiled slightly, with indescribable complex emotions in his eyes. "I have been ordered to retrieve the Xuannv Pei. Whether you are willing or not, I must complete this task."

Emperor Huang's pupils shrank slightly, and she couldn't believe her ears. The Xuannv Pei was a treasure entrusted to her by the sect master, but now it had become Ye Chen's mission target. A strong sense of defense suddenly surged in her heart.

"What did you say? The Xuannv Pei is my mission, I will never give it to you!" She clenched her fists and assumed a fighting stance.

Ye Chen sighed and slowly drew out the long sword from his waist.