### Chapter 53: Exposed! It’s Her, It’s Really Her!
In the messaging array spread across the Nine States, the light screen shimmered. The diary continued to be revealed. In the midst of all the onlookers waiting to munch popcorn and enjoy the drama, a delicate script started to appear.
Eternal Emperor’s Diary, Page 27:
“Stepping out of the inn, I took a deep breath; the air was filled with the aroma of freedom!”
“Thinking back on this past month, my legs were still a little shaky.”
“I remember the odd looks from the young shopkeeper and the maids… I guess they had never seen someone as persistently fierce as me!”
“Liuyun City is one of the oldest cities in the Central State.”
“So prosperous, with cobblestone streets bustling with traffic. Various shops, houses, and palaces lined up in a colorful array.”
“Flying boats often drifted by overhead, fairies would wink like shooting stars, and cultivators zipped around on their swords…”
“That day, Ruo Yu wore a light blue long dress, dusted with a hint of makeup, her skin smooth and rosy, looking like she could pop like a water balloon!”
“She was just as beautiful as the first time I saw her, exuding otherworldly grace, like a fairy.”
“In that moment, my back didn’t hurt so much anymore…”
“I hurriedly popped a Xuanqing Sect specialty, a Calming Focus Pill, to smother the little fire of excitement in my heart!”
“Just thinking about it, such a fairy, is actually my Dao partner! A rush of pride surged within me, indescribably wonderful!”
“We strolled around Liuyun City, checking in at various spots!”
“Surprisingly, even though Ruo Yu is a local, she wasn’t very familiar with the place. She always wore that bright smile, curiously eager to try every snack.”
“Ruo Yu was like a sparrow that had flown out of its cage, chirping with joy.”
“It gave me the thrill of a poor boy eloping with a rich girl… how exhilarating!”
“We didn’t buy any cultivation stuff.”
“Instead, we indulged in all sorts of snacks, then looked at dresses, enjoyed a story at a tea house, watched demon beast performances, and even went to an auction.”
“All these ordinary activities brought me extraordinary joy and experiences.”
“Wherever Ruo Yu went, she attracted awed gazes from crowds while the envy and hatred shot right at me!”
“But! When they saw how handsome I am, many turned their heads in shame! For those who didn’t bow their heads… let’s just say I had to take some action!”
“The Yuan Ying old monster still had some skills; they could only hurl threats and then scurry away!”
“At this point, Ruo Yu always majestically chimed in, ‘If you want revenge, you can find me at the Jade Pool Sacred Land anytime!'”
“Truly adorable; my affection for her was well-founded!”
“In the end, she pulled out a lotus jade platform, and we stood on it, flying into the sky, aimed at the tallest tower in the city…”
This diary entry stops here, though it’s slightly lengthy. It’s really nothing special, just daily ramblings. But when those last two sentences hit, it triggered a commotion, sending shockwaves through the entire cultivation world!
At this moment! Cultivators everywhere turned their eyes toward the Central State and the Jade Pool Sacred Land! After all this time, Ruo Yu’s identity was finally confirmed!
It turned out she hailed from the Jade Pool Sacred Land! A superpower that currently holds immense sway in the cultivation world, unshakable and colossal. Plus, thousands of years ago, she was already a holy maiden. So now…
Some people had already confirmed it was Yuan Ruoyu, but others, even if they couldn’t yet confirm, all they needed to do was think a bit deeper, and they’d know—she was definitely no simple figure!
Stunned! One couldn’t help but admire, this woman of the Eternal Emperor, undeniably remarkable!
At this moment, the whole cultivation world was buzzing.
“As far as I know, there’s only been one holy maiden from the Jade Pool Sacred Land for thousands of years!”
“And that’s Yuan Ruoyu, who is now revered as a Holy Lord!”
“Ruo Yu, Ruoyu!”
“No wonder, the truth was written in the diary all along, we just didn’t dare to guess!”
“It’s exposed! It’s her!”
“Yuan Ruoyu, such a formidable figure at the peak of the Great Ascension!”
“And she’s also being hailed as one of the most promising candidates for the next opening of the Celestial Realm!”
“With her talent, it wouldn’t even surprise anyone if she’s already broken through the Tribulation Period!”
“No wonder, she’s the woman of the Eternal Emperor!”
Moreover, with the release of this diary, it seems many historical mysteries began to unravel as well. Like, why for thousands of years has Yuan Ruoyu never had any Dao partners? She’s always been alone!
There were countless prodigies and dazzling talents who pursued her, but one and all were turned away. Over time, no one dared to scheme against Yuan Ruoyu anymore. Coupled with her later noble identity, common cultivators dared not entertain any improper thoughts.
Thus, people in the cultivation world believed it was because Yuan Ruoyu was solely focused on her cultivation, unwilling to be trapped by love. They thought that was why she rejected everyone.
Little did they know, she had long been soaring with the Eternal Emperor!
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Jade Pool Sacred Land.
In an ancient and grand hall.
Today, the elders of the sacred land gathered to view the diary, all exchanging glances in silence, of each other.
The atmosphere grew a bit strange. Some people had actually suspected this for a while, but now was truly the time for a major revelation, and yet some were still a bit in shock, unwilling to believe.
Grand Elder Wei Yuan lowered his gaze, lost in thought…
Minutes passed.
Finally, sparse voices echoed through the hall.
“No wonder the Holy Lord has been single for so many years, never any gossip!”
“To be honest, I once thought maybe she’d cultivated some weird thing!”
“Or perhaps walked the road of forsaking emotions!”
“Shh, keep it down!”
“Did you see what happened to that Green Old Man? He’s still repairing the formation and will be at it for several hundred years!”
“…”
“But now that the Holy Lord’s marital status is settled, we should be happy!”
“Besides, that is the Eternal Emperor we’re talking about!”
One voice after another, from sparse to dense, the elders gradually accepted the fact, realizing this was not a bad thing!
Having a connection with the Eternal Emperor was beneficial, no harm to their sacred land.
Especially now, amidst such turbulent times. The Eternal Emperor’s power is unprecedented; it’s no joking matter. Having him as an ally always brings a sense of security.
Meanwhile, at a lake atop a mountain in the sacred land, Yuan Ruoyu stood barefoot on a lotus platform. She seemed lost in thought, her expression somewhat peculiar.
“So…”
“Actually, this is good; it saves me from jumping at shadows every day!”
After taking a breath, her expression suddenly relaxed, feeling as if she had shed her burdens.
She had long known her relationship with Lin Feng could no longer be hidden.
Yuan Ruoyu didn’t want to hide anymore. Now that the diary was exposed, it wasn’t a bad thing. However, it meant she couldn’t remain aloof during discussions about the diary with the elders.
Guess that’s the way it goes—gain some, lose some!
Looking once more at the diary’s content, her heart was filled with sweetness.
From this moment forward, even before all the cultivators in the world, she could boldly admit that she, Yuan Ruoyu, was the Dao partner of the Eternal Emperor.
“Hehe…”
At this thought, a stunning smile curved her angelic face.
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Liyue Celestial Dynasty.
Heavenly Gathering Palace!
Ye Qingge finished reading the diary, her expression somewhat complicated.
On her calm face, a fleeting look of envy crossed her features, and she silently thought, “One day, I too shall not need to hide!”
“I can proudly tell the world that the Eternal Emperor is not merely tied to Yuan Ruoyu!”
At this moment, Ye Qingge felt a touch of envy towards Yuan Ruoyu.
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In a remote, desolate mountain area.
The Purple Paulownia Great Emperor gazed into the distance, her light purple eyes flashing with complex emotions.
Standing for a long while, she finally moved. Hidden within swirling black mist, she held a red bean, gently toying with it.
The next moment, the black mist surged and she vanished.
It was as if she never existed at all.
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Azure Prefecture, Southern Domain.
Xuanqing Sect.
The entire sect erupted from a dead silence, everyone was in a frenzy.
Even Yan Changkong’s lips were trembling.
He really hadn’t dared to imagine that the current Holy Lord of the Jade Pool Sacred Land is the Dao partner of Ancestor Lin Feng!
“No wonder, the sacred land staunchly defended the Xuanqing Sect back then!”
Yan Changkong thought, feeling quite emotional, but also exhilarated.
Although this wouldn’t change much, the alliance with the Jade Pool Sacred Land now had a bit more security.
Suddenly!
He thought of something crucial—could they possibly get their hands on Xuanqing Sect’s specialty, the Calming Focus Pill?
After all, Ancestor Lin Feng had mentioned it!
The more Yan Changkong thought about it, the more excited he became; if managed well, this would be another lucrative path to earning spirit stones!
“Look!”
“The diary has updated again!”
At this moment, a disciple cried out, pointing to the shimmering light screen.
The last part of the latest diary slowly became visible to everyone.
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