Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 238: Ephemeral Mist

As Xue Tianao enthusiastically procured materials and crafted potions, a deafening sound reverberated through the sky thousands of miles away, atop a mountain peak in the Mordor kingdom.

"Boom~"

Accompanying the loud noise, an unparalleled powerful force descended upon the land. The earth trembled, the sky began to fracture, and the dense clouds that covered the mountaintop were instantly reduced to nothingness under a violent surge of black light.

Even the entire mountain peak was swiftly eroded, with half of it vanishing in an instant under the eerie black liquid.

The terrifying power of the Shadow began to rampage within this area. Fortunately, the sturdy protective barriers nearby prevented the spillage of this power. Otherwise, the Mordor Kingdom would be consumed by fear, and countless powerhouses across the continent would direct their attention to this unknown small nation.

Because here, a horrifying existence at the Demon King class had emerged.

However, if there were other Cultivators present, they would be surprised to find that the initiator of this rampage of the Shadow power was not some monstrous and ferocious creature, but a delicately charming pink hair little girl.

"Hehehe! I did it! I succeeded! Finally, I’ve done it! I’ve learned how to control the elemental transformation of my body~"

On the flattened mountain peak, a girl dressed in a white dress with an adorable expression on her face excitedly waved her hands and jumped up and down in celebration of her achievement. This girl was none other than the young child named Yuan’er, who had recently reached the Demon King rank.

After undergoing several days of arduous training, Yuan’er had finally gained partial control over her own power. She could partially transform parts of her body into black light and had grasped the basics of controlling the Shadow Silence power. Although compared to her older siblings, who had complete mastery over their own abilities, Yuan’er had only scratched the surface.

But compared to a few days ago, her progress was remarkable.

Recalling the suffocating scene when she had inadvertently stunned herself with a single raised hand, a sense of accomplishment welled up within Yuan’er. Of course, there was also great joy. After all, in Yuan’er’s eyes, as long as she could fully control the violent power within her body and tame the ferocious nature of the Abyssal Demon, there would come a day when she could return to her grandparents’ side.

’Even Grandpa and Grandma would be willing to accept me once again,’

’Therefore,’

"I must continue to strive!"

Little Yuan’er, with her fists clenched, began to constantly cheer herself on in her heart.

However,

The excitement of the little girl was naturally difficult to conceal. After a moment of exuberant cheers and jumps, Yuan’er turned around and gazed at another distant mountain peak. Like most children, she couldn’t wait to share her recent achievement with her "teacher."

"Sister Youlan! I did it! I succeeded!"

The pink hair girl excitedly waved towards the distance.

Meanwhile,

On the top of the other mountain peak in the distance, the core point of the barrier,

A beautiful woman, approximately in her early twenties, sat quietly on a giant rock, looking in the direction of Yuan’er.

Her well-proportioned figure boasted a head of enviable honey-colored and slightly curled long hair.

Her fair face revealed no visible expression. Her slender eyebrows were painted a deep purple, and under the dark eyeshadow, her azure eyes, covered by long eyelashes, sparkled with a cold radiance, concealing a hidden melancholy, veiled behind an icy demeanor.

Her high and slender nose bridge exuded an air of indifference, and her almost bloodless lips, as pale as snow, showed a tinge of paleness.

The woman’s countenance was filled with weariness and a peculiar, sickly kind of beauty, seemingly indifferent to the passage of time.

However,

At this moment, the woman rarely revealed a trace of contentment, seemingly genuinely happy about Yuan’er’s accomplishment. After seeing Yuan’er wave at her, the woman with honey-colored hair slowly raised her hand and waved back to the excited little figure in the distance.

Her deep azure eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a myriad of emotions,

’This little girl,’

’Learns quite quickly...’

On the other side,

Seeing the woman with honey-colored hair waving at her, Yuan’er understood that her practice session had come to an end. Immediately, she mobilized the power of the black shadows around her, and with a swift motion, she transformed into a black meteor, shooting across the sky and through the forest toward the mountain peak where the woman with honey-colored hair was.

As the black radiance dissipated, a beaming Yuan’er, brimming with happiness, hopped and skipped her way to the honey-haired woman. Without hesitation, she affectionately wrapped her arms around the woman’s arm.

"Sister Youlan, I did it! I can successfully transform into an elemental now, hehehe~"

The little girl looked at her older sister, seeking praise.

Yuan’er’s initial wariness toward the beautiful sister who had taken care of her for a long time, provided her with food, and taught her to control her powers had long disappeared. She felt secure being by her side and even helped her forget the unpleasant things in the Windy City...

sister Youlan, apart from sometimes appearing a bit extreme and scary, was genuinely good in other aspects. All in all, Yuan’er really liked this older sister before her. That’s why, right after succeeding in her practice, she rushed to Youlan’s side, acting coquettish and seeking care.

And the woman named Youlan, quite cooperatively, raised her hand and gently rubbed Yuan’er’s little head, speaking softly with a serene voice,

"You did well. Keep up the good work for next time."

"Mhmm!"

Enjoying the woman’s caress, Yuan’er nodded joyfully.

In front of Youlan, Yuan’er was no longer a willful young lady but transformed into a lively and cheerful little girl. And this lively feeling made the somewhat "lifeless" Youlan quite fond of it.

"Oh, by the way, Sister Youlan!"

"Yes?"

"Didn’t you say that if I mastered the basics of elemental transformation within three days, you would take me to the hot springs?"

"Yes, I remember. I’ll take you there."

"Mhmm! Sister Youlan is so nice... Oh, by the way, can you join me in the hot springs? It’s such a big pool, and it’s lonely to soak alone~"

"... Alright."

After a moment of silence, Youlan nodded slightly and agreed to Yuan’er’s request.

Upon hearing this, an immensely radiant smile appeared on Yuan’er’s face, and without saying a word, she snuggled into Youlan’s chest. It must be said that Youlan had quite a big blossom, and snuggling against her felt extremely comfortable for Yuan’er.

"Well, let’s set off now, Sister Youlan!"

"Alright."

Youlan nodded once again,

However,

At that moment, a communication magic stone beside Youlan, which was reserved for emergency use, suddenly emitted a faint blue light. Obviously, someone had an urgent matter to communicate with Youlan. This made Youlan furrow her brows involuntarily.

In the next instant,

A rough and anxious voice resounded from within the magic stone,

"Tower Master! We have received accurate information! Xue Tianao plans to immediately commence the trial of the Marquis and Marchioness of Xiumu after the coronation ceremony. Judging from the public opinion, there is a high probability that the Marquis and Marchioness, who are colluding with the Abyssal Demons, will be sentenced to death..."

Upon hearing this sudden report, Youlan fell silent,

While Yuan’er in her embrace couldn’t help but tremble,

After a brief daze,

Yuan’er poked her head out from Youlan’s embrace, looking at the glowing communication magic stone in disbelief. Her red and blue heterochromatic eyes were filled with astonishment and worry. The black shadows that had just stabilized around her body showed signs of losing control once again.

Then,

Yuan’er cast a pleading gaze at the honey-haired woman before her,

"Sister Youlan, what is going on? Why Grandpa and Grandma taken to the SkyDome? What is this trial about? Are Grandpa and Grandma in danger?!"

Youlan: "..."