Yue Qianxue's eyes widened in shock.
She had truly been reborn.
She had returned to a time when the Yue Family still stood proud and unharmed — before the Primordial Divine Sect had wiped them out, and more importantly, before the Longevity Ling Family had come to sever her engagement.
Her fingers slowly curled into fists.
In her previous life, regrets had clung to her like shackles. But now… now she had a second chance to rewrite everything.
Back then, the Longevity Ling Family had come to annul the engagement for one simple reason — she lacked cultivation talent and was unworthy of becoming the future Dao Companion of the Ling Family's Divine Son.
The engagement was broken.
Humiliated and furious, she had made a three-year pact with Ling Tianxuan before leaving her family in resentment.
Yet without the Ling Family's protection, the Yue Family's situation deteriorated rapidly. The Primordial Divine Sect, once nearly destroyed by the Yue Family, seized their opportunity and returned for vengeance, annihilating them completely.
Because she was not present, she alone survived.
From that moment on, she cultivated like a madwoman, driven only by revenge.
Ironically, the Ling Family never added insult to her suffering. Upon learning of the Yue Family's destruction, they had even tried to bring her back under their protection.
But blinded by hatred, she had blamed everything on them — believing that if the engagement had not been annulled, her family would never have fallen.
Now, recalling it all, she could only feel bitterness at her own foolishness.
If Ling Tianxuan had been in her place, even with his heaven-defying talent, he would never have married a Dao Companion unable to cultivate.
Yue Qianxue slowly calmed her breathing.
The Primordial Divine Sect had not arrived yet.
The Ling Family had not come to break the engagement.
There was still time.
If she awakened her true potential before they arrived, everything would change.
The engagement would stand.
The Yue Family would remain untouchable.
She murmured softly, eyes burning with resolve.
"In my previous life, I could not cultivate because my body concealed a Devouring Immortal Bone… Its awakening demanded terrifying energy and drained my cultivation overnight…"
"This time… I will awaken it first."
"And everything will be different."
This secret had been revealed to her by a mysterious powerhouse she encountered while fleeing after the Yue Family's destruction — a man who later became her master.
Recalling this, she wasted no time.
Leaving her secluded courtyard, Yue Qianxue quickly sought out her father, Yue Nantian.
"Father, I want to cultivate again. Please prepare a large amount of cultivation resources for me."
Yue Nantian froze.
He stared at his daughter, astonishment flooding his expression. Since losing her cultivation, she had been like an empty shell — silent, distant, broken.
But now… her eyes were clear. Determined. Alive.
"Xue'er… have you recovered?" he asked carefully.
"I feel my body has returned to normal," she replied firmly.
Emotion flickered in his gaze. The daughter who once dazzled the entire Yue Family had finally returned.
"Good! Good!" he laughed deeply. "If my Xue'er wishes to cultivate again, then as your father, I will support you with everything I have!"
He removed his Storage Ring, filled with top-grade spirit stones, precious pills, and countless Heaven and Earth treasures, and placed it into her palm.
"Use whatever you need. If it isn't enough, I will prepare more!"
For a brief moment, Yue Qianxue felt her vision blur.
In her previous life, she had crossed countless perilous lands alongside her master just to gather enough energy to awaken the Devouring Immortal Bone.
Now… the opportunity lay directly in her hands.
"Father, I will not disappoint you," she said solemnly.
Returning to her cultivation chamber, she laid out the treasures in a perfect circle around her.
In her past life, she had reached the Quasi-Emperor Peak. Only the invasion of outer-realm demons had prevented her from breaking into the Emperor Realm — perhaps even true transcendence.
Experience was something she did not lack.
Closing her eyes, she stimulated the Devouring Immortal Bone.
BOOM!!!
A terrifying surge erupted from within her body. It devoured everything — spiritual qi, essence, even the refined energy of the Heaven and Earth treasures — like a ravenous abyss.
Cold sweat coated her flawless face as pain coursed through her meridians.
"This bone is truly tyrannical… No matter how many times I endure it, its awakening is still hell itself…"
She gritted her teeth and circulated her cultivation technique, forcing the Devouring Immortal Bone to refine the absorbed energy.
But it demanded more.
And more.
Days passed in silence.
Only Yue Nantian and a handful of elders knew of her recovery.
Meanwhile, the Primordial Divine Sect quietly mobilized, preparing their march toward the Yue Family — waiting only for the Ling Family to complete the annulment first.
On the other side…
The Longevity Ling Family was bustling with anticipation.
Elders carefully arranged the betrothal gifts for Ling Tianxuan.
Today was supposed to mark the setting of the wedding date.
"Changge… ah, Tianxuan," an elder coughed lightly, eyeing his attire, "Are you not going to change? This is an official visit."
Ling Tianxuan smiled faintly, his black-gold robe flowing with quiet majesty.
"This is my most precious attire," he replied calmly. "The Qilin Profound Robe, prepared by my mother. It carries auspicious Dao resonance and brings fortune wherever it goes."
The elders exchanged glances, awe flickering in their eyes.
His mother's origins were unfathomable — rumors claimed she came from the Immortal Realm itself.
Today, wearing this robe was not carelessness.
It was respect.
When all preparations were complete, Ling Tianxuan swept his gaze over them and spoke:
"Since everything is ready… let us depart."