Goddess Emperor Phoenix: Rebirth Against Heaven

The lake was rippling in the sunshine, and the sparkling water reflected the red maple trees on the shore. The golden maple leaves dotted between them gently fell in the breeze. The woman stood quietly on the shore, with a solemn expression as if she was staring at something incredible. She was wearing a white dress, with a graceful figure and a delicate face as beautiful as a porcelain doll. This was the reborn goddess Dihuang.

Hundreds of years ago, Emperor Huang swept across the world without a word, rose to the top of the world, and led all races. She was so powerful that no one could defeat her. But at the peak of her power, she chose to retire with great ambition. This caused everyone to be puzzled, and they all discussed Emperor Huang's intentions. Some said that she was incapable of taking on the responsibility; others speculated that she had other hidden motives. However, Emperor Huang remained silent and let everyone suspect her.

Until today, the Empress Huang has reappeared, causing a sensation in the entire martial arts world. Many of her disciples and confidants who followed her back then have returned to welcome the Empress back. They are very excited and are speculating on what shocking actions the Empress will take. Some say that the Empress just wants to control the world again; others speculate that the Empress must have other hidden motives. However, these speculations and guesses cannot touch the Empress's true intentions.

The empress stood by the lake, staring at the lake, thinking silently. Her brows were filled with a hint of melancholy, as if she was reminiscing about the past. Suddenly, a clear and pleasant bird song broke the silence. The empress was slightly startled, turned around, and her eyes crossed the lake and fell on a small pavilion on the opposite bank.

The small pavilion stood on the opposite hillside, with an antique style and a faint sense of tranquility. The empress's gaze lingered there for a moment, and a complex look flashed in her eyes. She turned around silently and walked slowly along the path by the lake, as if looking for something.

Soon, the empress came to a quiet clearing in the forest. The trees here were lush and green, and the sun shone through the branches and leaves, casting mottled light and shadows, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The empress stopped in the middle of the clearing, looked around, and remained silent for a long time.

Suddenly, an old voice sounded behind him: "Sorry for the wait, Emperor Huang!"

The empress turned around and saw an old man with white hair and beard walking slowly towards her with a relieved smile on his face. The empress smiled slightly, walked up to hug the old man, and said: "Master, I'm back."

"Haha, I knew you would come back." The old man said with a smile, "Your destiny is to return to the pinnacle of martial arts."

The empress nodded, her expression solemn: "Master, I have been thinking about why I chose to retire in the past few years. Now I finally found the answer."

The old man nodded slightly: "Then tell me what your plans are."

The Empress took a deep breath, her eyes sparkling: "Master, the reason why I chose to retire was because I found that my cultivation had reached a bottleneck and could not make any further breakthroughs. I understand that only through rebirth can I get a chance to break through. So, I chose to retire, concentrate on cultivation, and wait for the opportunity to be reborn."

The old man nodded slightly: "Yes, your original decision was indeed correct. But, have you made any new discoveries over the years?"

The Empress smiled slightly: "That's right, Master. I have been practicing diligently for these years, and finally discovered an astonishing secret during the process of rebirth."

She paused, a hint of excitement in her eyes: "Master, I found that through rebirth, I can not only break through the bottleneck of cultivation, but also reshape myself, cleanse my mind, and gain new strength. This kind of strength comes not only from the reshaping of the body, but more from the baptism of the spiritual level."

The old man's eyes lit up: "Oh? This is such an exciting discovery. It seems that your hard work over the years has not been in vain. So, how do you plan to use this new power?"

The empress's eyes were stern: "Master, I want to rebuild my status in the martial arts world and rule the martial arts world again. I want the entire martial arts world to submit to me!"

The old man smiled and said, "I knew you would have such a plan. However, you must remember that with great power comes great responsibility. You must always keep a clear head and not be blinded by power."

The empress nodded seriously: "I understand, Master. I will always keep your teachings in mind and will not repeat the same mistakes. This time, I will completely reshape the order of the martial arts world and bring peace and prosperity to the world again!"

The old man nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, then I wish you a safe journey and realize your ambitions. I will always be here to support you."

The empress bowed slightly and turned away. Her steps were brisk and firm, as if she couldn't wait to start a new journey.

Just as the empress was leaving, the white-haired old man sighed and murmured to himself: "Emperor Huang, I really hope you can make the right choice this time. I don't want to see you become a prisoner of power again."

The empress walked quickly and soon arrived at the lake. She stood on the shore and looked at the small pavilion opposite again. This time, her eyes were shining with determination.

"This time, I must take control of everything." The empress whispered to herself, "No matter what the cost, I will realize my ideal!"

After saying this, she set out on her journey back home.

After returning to her residence, the empress immediately summoned her confidants. A group of smart and capable people entered the hall one after another and stood respectfully in front of the empress.

The Queen slowly spoke: "Everyone, I summoned you back because I have a new plan."

Everyone looked at each other, but soon they showed excitement. They were all the right-hand men of the empress, and now they were all together again, and they were all very excited.

The empress glanced around, her eyes flashing: "I want to rebuild the order of the martial arts world and regain my dominance. This requires your cooperation and support."

Everyone nodded respectfully: "We are waiting for your orders at any time!"

The empress smiled slightly: "Very good. Then, we will start to arrange my plan immediately."

In the following days, the empress and her confidants conspired on how to restore the order of the martial arts world. They made a careful plan and prepared to realize the empress's ambition step by step.

At the same time, there was a great uproar in the martial arts world. All the major sects and forces were spreading rumors that the empress had returned to the martial arts world, and they all expressed their vigilance. Some people speculated that the empress must have other hidden secrets, while others were worried that the empress would severely damage the martial arts world.

In this atmosphere, the empress's confidants began to implement their plan. They first secretly bribed some high-ranking members of the sects, sowed discord, and caused the major sects to fall into internal strife. Then, some people began to spread the empress's name throughout the martial arts world, singing praises of her heroic deeds and boasting about her extraordinary abilities.

Unconsciously, the Empress's influence in the martial arts world grew. All the major sects had to pay attention to this former Empress. Some people advocated uniting to fight against the Empress, but soon someone else said, "The Empress's heroic deeds were too dazzling and it might be difficult to resist."

At this time, the Empress finally made a public appearance. She looked calm and composed, as if she had turned a blind eye to the disputes in the martial arts world. She just quietly went back and forth between the major sects, sometimes communicating with one faction, and sometimes talking with another force.

This practice is puzzling. Some people speculate that the empress wants to disintegrate the unity of the martial arts world in this way, but others think that she may have other plans.

Finally, in a public occasion, the empress officially announced her plan.

"My fellow martial artists, my purpose in returning to the martial arts world is to restore order in the martial arts world and restore peace and prosperity to the world." The empress's voice was clear and powerful. "I will adjudicate disputes between all parties in a fair and just manner and re-establish a new order in the martial arts world."

These words caused a great response. Some people questioned the empress's motives, worrying that she just wanted to regain power; others agreed that the empress could bring long-lost peace.

The leaders of the various sects present expressed their opinions one after another. Some questioned the Empress's true intentions, while others put forward various conditions and demands, causing the entire occasion to fall into a commotion.

At this moment, the empress suddenly waved her hand to signal everyone to be quiet. Her eyes were piercing and her expression was solemn: "My fellow practitioners, I understand your concerns. But I swear to you that when I return to the martial arts world, I will completely rebuild the order of the martial arts world and bring peace to the world. I will adjudicate disputes between all parties in an impartial and open manner and will never favor any party."

She paused and looked around: "If you have any dissatisfaction or concerns, please let me know. I will solve them one by one."

These words instantly made the scene silent. Everyone was shocked by the empress's momentum and didn't know how to respond. After a while, a young leader spoke cautiously: "Then...then how do you plan to restore the order of the martial arts world?"

The Empress smiled and said, "Very good, this is a very insightful question. I plan to establish a fair and open arbitration body, with all the major sects sending people to serve as judges. Any disputes can be submitted here for arbitration."

After that, she looked around and said, "Everyone, how about this plan? What do you think?"

The crowd once again began to discuss. Some expressed support, believing that this was a good move; others raised various concerns and doubts. But in the end, with the Empress' repeated assurances, most people expressed their willingness to try this plan.

The empress smiled and said, "In that case, I will start to set up this arbitration body now. I hope that everyone can send representatives to participate in it and jointly maintain the peace and order of the martial arts world."

After that, she looked around and said, "So, are there any other questions?"

Doubts were raised again in the crowd. Some worried that the empress would use this institution to consolidate her position, and some worried about the fairness of the ruling. However, after the empress's repeated assurances, everyone finally expressed their willingness to give it a try.

Watching the crowd gradually disperse, the empress smiled slightly, with a hint of complacency in her eyes.

"Very good, the plan is going well. Next, let's 'rectify' the martial arts world." She whispered to herself.

Just as the empress was immersed in her plan, a clear and pleasant voice suddenly sounded: "Sister Dihuang, you finally showed up!"

The empress was startled and turned around, only to see a beautiful woman walking towards her.

This woman has a beautiful face and a slender figure, and her every move reveals an innate elegance. She is wearing a long silk dress with exquisite embroidery patterns, which makes her look particularly elegant and charming.

The empress smiled slightly and stepped forward to greet her: "Xiao Wu, long time no see."

"Oh, sister, you have really haunted me for so many years!" Xiao Wu said with a smile, "I have been waiting for you to come back to the arena."

The empress nodded: "How have you been these years?"

Xiao Wu blinked her eyes: "Well, nothing special. I've just been waiting for you to come out and take charge of the martial arts world again."

The empress smiled slightly: "Really? Then why don't you join my plan?"

Xiao Wu smiled mysteriously: "Of course I will join! I am your loyal supporter. However, your plan is really exciting, I can't wait to see the results."

The empress scrutinized Xiao Wu's expression, as if she was looking for some clues. But Xiao Wu's expression was still relaxed, as if she was not being scrutinized by the empress at all.

"Very good, then you can follow me." The empress nodded.