Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level? - [Vol. 6] Chapter 115

[Vol. 6] Chapter 115: Secrets of the Heavens

“It’s fine now, Little Fang.”

Violet raised her hand slightly, releasing an invisible spiritual force that perfectly restrained the wild pressure emanating from the ferocious beast. The force did not extend to the area suspected to contain part of the Taotie’s body.

Hearing Violet’s voice, Yazi nodded slightly and immediately suppressed its aura. It transformed back into the form of a golden-furred puppy, restraining the chaotic energy that could bring disaster and breed evil in its surroundings.

Their caution was well-founded. This was, after all, a key location sealing the Taotie. From various signs, it was clear the seal here wasn’t entirely stable. Any oversight that might awaken the [Beast of Chaos] could undo all their previous efforts, and the consequences would be catastrophic.

Even if Violet felt confident in her ability to face such a creature, the sheer size and power it displayed would cause unimaginable destruction, not only to this place but also to the nearby Cangyun Mountain, if a battle were to erupt.

Moreover, she didn’t yet have a thorough understanding of this creature.

Yazi slowly retreated, returning to the side of the black-haired girl.

“My master, please be cautious. This woman is not as simple as she appears. There seems to be a vast, mysterious power hidden within her body, though it has yet to be awakened.”

“I understand. Thank you, Little Fang. You can rest for now.”

“…As you wish. Summon me whenever you need.”

With a flash of light, the golden-furred beast disappeared within the magical formation, leaving only the two girls standing in the silence.

After a brief pause, it was the other girl who broke the silence first.

“My name is Hen. My current role is as the Spirit Maiden of the Western Origin Spirit Kingdom. And your name?”

“Violet.”

“Violet… I see.”

Choosing her words carefully, Hen turned away, once again gazing up at the part of the Taotie’s body visible before them. Her calm, steady voice carried through the underground heat with an almost tranquil tone.

“There must be many questions in your heart right now.”

Recalling everything she had seen and experienced since arriving in the [Ancient Spirit Realm], the priestess nodded. Without hesitation, she stepped closer to Hen and stood beside her.

“Then, can you help me find the answers?”

The silver-haired girl offered a faint smile.

“That is precisely why I exist.”

………………………………….

This is… a different version of the story.

A past both similar to and completely unlike the tales told by those who had met or spoken of the Spirit Maiden.

Seven years ago, a meteor fell from the sky, bringing with it an infant girl named [Hen] to the [Ancient Spirit Realm]. She was discovered in the mountains by a simple couple from Xinghu Village in the Yiyuan County, who took her home.

What they didn’t realize was that Hen had already been observing everything from the very beginning.

Hen’s consciousness awakened within a cocoon of silver light enveloping her body. When she opened her eyes, she saw the young couple cautiously approaching from afar. They came closer, curiously examining her, touching her, and gently lifting her from the ground while speaking in words she couldn’t yet understand.

Yet, even as a newborn, Hen remembered all of it with perfect clarity.

At that time, however, Hen was like a blank slate. She had the awareness, logic, and reasoning ability that no infant should possess, but her mind held no memories she could draw upon. She didn’t know who she was, what she was meant to do, or why she had appeared in that place.

So, she did nothing. She couldn’t do anything. She simply let the couple take her home and care for her with great tenderness.

Hen spent about four years in that “home.”

Before long, she discovered that her body was like a massive vortex, constantly and uncontrollably absorbing the invisible spiritual energy of the world around her. She didn’t understand what this meant, nor could she control it, so she simply let it happen.

As this process continued, Hen began to change at an astonishing pace. Her physical growth accelerated, and fragmented, incoherent visions started surfacing in her mind.

These fragments were pieces of *memory*, carrying enigmatic information she still couldn’t fully comprehend.

Hen chose not to share any of this with anyone, not her adoptive parents, nor her sister. Over those four years, she dedicated herself to learning everything she could about the world around her: its language, culture, and history. She absorbed knowledge from everything and everyone she could access.

Hen worked tirelessly, even though she didn’t fully understand why. A persistent, subtle sense of urgency in her heart constantly pushed her to make the most of her time.

“Make the most of your time. Don’t waste it.”

The phrase echoed in her mind endlessly.

Time… was running out.

Then, one day during her fourth year, an important official from the nation, intrigued by her “prodigy-like” abilities, traveled a great distance to meet her. From his mouth, Hen heard words like [Innate Spiritual Body] and [Spirit Maiden] for the first time.

Although she didn’t fully understand their meaning, she could tell they were closely connected to the strange phenomena she had experienced since birth. Curious, she wanted to ask the official more, but he simply warned her not to wander off recklessly in the near future before hastily leaving.

Hen felt certain this encounter would bring a significant change to her life.

And she was right.

Not long after, that same official returned, this time with a large group of powerful individuals said to be from the [Yin-Yang Division]. They formally informed Hen and her adoptive parents about her extraordinary situation.

The details need not be elaborated. In short, the officials hoped Hen would become the next [Spirit Maiden] of the Western Origin Spirit Kingdom. To persuade her, they promised countless benefits and rewards.

Hen, however, cared little for the promised status, fame, or wealth. What truly surprised her was something else entirely.

The scene of the official formally inviting her to take on this role was something she had *already seen* within the fragmented information surfacing in her mind!

To be precise, “seen” might not be the best word. It was more like she had *foreseen* this scenario, or at least experienced a strong sense of familiarity with it.

Though the memories were still blurry, as Hen watched the official’s earnest expression, imploring her to accept the role, an indescribable realization rose in her heart. At that moment, she instinctively knew what the right choice was.

A month later, the kingdom officially announced to the world that a new Spirit Maiden, born in accordance with the heavens’ will, had been chosen. In a grand ceremony presided over by the reigning Western Saint Yuan Feng, Hen was formally inaugurated as the Spirit Maiden.

Hen’s ascension to the role felt almost inevitable. Among the fragmented memories in her mind, becoming the Spirit Maiden was one of the most important tasks she felt compelled to complete.

After her inauguration, Hen and her adoptive family were relocated to the capital under the protection of the [Yin-Yang Division]. There, she began learning the skills and knowledge required for her position, benefiting from an environment perfectly tailored to her needs.

With the kingdom’s full support, Hen’s growth accelerated dramatically. The palaces and meals specifically designed for the Spirit Maiden, along with training facilities enriched with high concentrations of spiritual energy to support her [Innate Spiritual Body], seemed custom-made for her.

As she deepened her studies and gained access to secrets known only to the Spirit Maiden, Hen gradually began to understand many of the previously incomprehensible fragments of her memory.

The memories grew clearer, and Hen started to grasp their essence. Through this, she realized profound truths that went beyond ordinary comprehension.

This was the revelation of the [Heavenly Secrets].