Goddess Emperor Phoenix: Rebirth Against Heaven

Yanhuang Continent, Eastern Region Canglan Country, Yunwen Palace.

A girl in a snow-white gauze dress stood quietly in the center of the palace, her long black hair cascading down her shoulders, her bright eyes slightly closed, a faint smile on her lips. This was the all-powerful goddess, the Phoenix Emperor—Ye Hanyao.

In the past years, she has experienced all kinds of disasters and vicissitudes, and transformed from an ordinary woman into the current queen of Canglan. She has experienced life and death, and surrounded by dangers. Now she has finally ascended to a high position, with fame, wealth, power, and influence, but she still feels unwilling and empty in her heart.

At this moment, she is worrying about how to get rid of the shackles of power and find her own true happiness.

"Ye Hanyao, what are you thinking about?" A deep and pleasant male voice suddenly sounded.

Ye Hanyao opened her eyes and saw a tall, handsome man. He was looking at her affectionately, with tenderness and love in his eyes.

This man was none other than Ling Xuan, the leader of the Qingxuan Sect in the Southern Region.

Ling Xuan and Ye Hanyao have a complicated marriage story. Back then, he fell in love with her at first sight and finally married her after pursuing her in every possible way. Unfortunately, not long after the marriage, Ye Hanyao died in an accident, and Ling Xuan was heartbroken. However, several years later, Ye Hanyao was reborn like a phoenix, which made Ling Xuan ecstatic.

"I was thinking, now I am the queen of Canglan Kingdom, I have power and status, but my heart still feels empty and I can't truly rest." Ye Hanyao sighed softly, raised her eyes and stared at Ling Xuan, confusion and hesitation revealed in her eyes.

Ling Xuan took a step forward and gently held her in his arms, "Yao'er, you don't have to worry so much. With me here, you have everything."

Ye Hanyao leaned on his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. This man had never left her side, and even when she was going through many hardships, he had always been silently protecting her.

"I know you have always cared about me, Ling Xuan. But you can't fill the emptiness in my heart. I need to find the meaning of my own life." Ye Hanyao said softly.

Ling Xuan frowned slightly, "Do you want to leave me? You know how much I can't bear to part with you." He hugged the woman tightly in his arms, fearing that she would leave.

Ye Hanyao reached out and stroked his cheek. "I don't want to leave you. I just want to find my own way. You have been protecting me all along, but I can't really grow up. I need to go through life alone and experience the true nature of life."

Ling Xuan stared at her deeply, "Well, since this is your decision, I won't force you. But no matter where you go, I will always be here waiting for your return."

Ye Hanyao smiled slightly and gently kissed him on the lips, "Thank you, Ling Xuan. You have always been my strongest support."

***

In a remote valley in the eastern border of Canglan Country.

Ye Hanyao embarked on a journey alone to find the meaning of life. She drove here because someone once told her that there was a mysterious ancient relic hidden in this valley, which was said to have possessed infinite power.

At this moment, she was standing on a platform halfway up the mountain, overlooking the lush forest below. A breeze blew past, ruffling her hair and making her feel a little cool.

"Is this the legendary ancient ruins?" Ye Hanyao said to himself.

She carefully set out on the road ahead, moving slowly along the rugged mountain road. Finally, after walking dozens of miles, she came to the entrance of a mysterious cave hidden in the mountains and forests.

There were some ancient words faintly engraved on the stone tablet at the entrance of the cave, and Ye Hanyao carefully identified the contents.

"This is the temple of 'expectation'. Anyone with a pious heart can see miracles."

Ye Hanyao smiled slightly and walked slowly along the passage inside the cave. The cave was dark and cold, but she did not feel scared at all, but was full of expectation and yearning.

As we went deeper, the surrounding scenery gradually changed. The dark cave gradually turned into a bright and deep palace. The palace was surrounded by towering stone pillars and the walls were engraved with mysterious runes.

In the center of the hall, there stands a majestic statue of a god, exuding a sacred aura that makes people intoxicated.

Ye Hanyao slowly stepped into the hall, feeling the rich spiritual energy all around her, and her heart couldn't help but become excited.

"Is this the legendary 'Sense of Anticipation' temple? It is indeed extraordinary." She murmured to herself.

Just as she was immersed in the sacred atmosphere of the temple, suddenly a dazzling light shot out from the statue of the god and came straight towards her.

Ye Hanyao subconsciously raised her hand to block it, but her entire body was enveloped by the light.

"This is..." She felt that all the strength in her body was being devoured by a mysterious force, and an indescribable panic surged in her heart.

But at this moment, a magical feeling spread throughout her body. She felt that her body was undergoing tremendous changes, and the emptiness and confusion in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by unprecedented strength and confidence.

“This force is so strong! Could this be the magical power of the Temple of 'Expectation'?” Ye Hanyao opened his eyes wide, unable to hide his inner shock.

At this moment, a loud voice came from the statue of the god, "Warrior, welcome to the Temple of 'Expectation'. I have sensed your inner confusion and hesitation. Now, I will grant you a divine power, and I hope you can use it to find your own meaning in life."

After hearing this, Ye Hanyao suddenly knelt down on the ground, "Thank you for the gift from God, I will definitely make good use of this power to find the direction of my life!"

"Very good, warrior. I know you will be able to find your own way. Now, go and understand the true meaning of life!" The voice of the statue of the god disappeared, and the hall fell into silence for a while.

Ye Hanyao slowly stood up, feeling the power surging in her body. She closed her eyes and carefully felt the source and characteristics of this power.

"So that's how it is. This power can not only enhance my physical fitness, but also stimulate my inner potential, allowing me to have a sharper perception and insight." She murmured to herself.

Opening her eyes, Ye Hanyao's gaze became particularly sharp. She looked around and found that the originally dim hall had become unusually bright, and every detail was within her sight.

"It seems that I have acquired perception abilities beyond ordinary people. This is really exciting!" She couldn't help but smile.

Then, she walked out of the hall carefully and embarked on a new journey to find the meaning of life.

Following the winding mountain road, she came to a quiet lake. The lake water was clear blue, reflecting the white clouds in the sky. A breeze blew, causing ripples on the lake.

Ye Hanyao came to the lake and quietly admired the beautiful scenery in front of her.

"This is really a good place." she murmured.

Just as she was immersed in the scenery of lakes and mountains, suddenly a strong attraction came from the lake, making her involuntarily walk closer to the lake.

"What is this? Is there some secret hidden here?" Ye Hanyao frowned and looked into the lake cautiously.

Above the lake, a strange energy wave was slowly gathering. A moment later, a huge vortex appeared on the lake.

Ye Hanyao felt a huge suction force emanating from the vortex, and couldn't help feeling dizzy. She subconsciously stepped back, but found that her body was restrained by this force and she couldn't move at all.

"What kind of power is this? Is it impossible for me to resist it?" She looked at the strange sight in front of her in panic, her heart full of doubts and anxiety.

At this moment, a mysterious voice sounded in her ears, "Warrior, you have come to the land of 'attraction'. Here, you will feel the true meaning of life."

Ye Hanyao turned around abruptly to look for the source of the sound, but found that there was no one around.

"It's you? The place of 'attraction'? What does it mean?" she asked in surprise.

"Don't be afraid, warrior. This lake contains magical power that can guide you to the right path in life. As long as you dare to face your inner fears and bravely jump into the whirlpool, you will gain new revelations." The voice replied.

“Jump into the vortex? But won’t that be dangerous?” Ye Hanyao hesitated.

"Believe in yourself, warrior. This is a crucial step in your search for the meaning of life." After the voice finished speaking, there was no response.

Ye Hanyao pondered for a moment, and finally made up her mind. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and then resolutely jumped into the vortex.

In an instant, she felt as if she was attracted by a huge force, and the whole person seemed to be in an endless void. It was pitch black all around, with only a faint light flickering around her.

"Where on earth is this going? Am I lost?" She felt a sense of panic rising in her heart.

Suddenly, a soft light shone slowly from the front, as if guiding her in the direction to go.

Ye Hanyao followed the light and finally came to a wide space. It exuded a sacred and solemn atmosphere, surrounded by towering stone pillars, and some mysterious words were faintly engraved on the walls.

"This seems to be the core of the land of 'attraction'." She whispered.

At this moment, a majestic voice echoed in the space, "Warrior, welcome to the land of attraction. The fact that you can successfully come here proves that you have enough courage and determination. Now, let me guide you in the direction of progress."

Ye Hanyao knelt down respectfully, "Thank you for the guidance of the gods. I am ready. Please tell me how to find the meaning of life."

"Very good, warrior. I understand all your inner confusion and hesitation. What you are looking for is the true life that is hidden by the secular world." The sacred voice echoed in the space.

“True life?” Ye Hanyao repeated doubtfully.

"Yes, warrior. In this noisy world, people are often bound by fame, wealth and power, forgetting their original dreams and pursuits. And you came here to find the freedom and strength in your heart."

"So that's how it is. I finally understand!" Ye Hanyao suddenly realized, and a strong resonance surged in his heart.

"Very good, warrior. Now, I will grant you a magical power to help you feel the true meaning of life. Cherish this opportunity, I believe you will find your own direction in life."

As soon as the words fell, a bright light surged into the night from all directions.