Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level? - [Vol. 6] Chapter 121

[Vol. 6] Chapter 121: All Good Things Must Come to an End

A few nights later, on Peach Blossom Peak.

“Violet, is it okay to come in?”

Hearing the soft knock on the wooden door and recognizing the familiar voice she had grown accustomed to in recent days, the black-haired girl sitting at the table, studying a complex diagram, turned her head and looked towards the door, which hadn’t been locked.

“I told you, there’s no need to be so polite. Come in.”

*Creak~*

The silver-haired girl stepped inside, prompting a knowing smile from Violet.

“Hen… Oh, Xiao Kong is here too. What brings you both to visit me so late?”

The cat-eared girl following behind put her hands on her hips, looking slightly annoyed.

“Hey, what’s with the ‘Xiao Kong is here too’ part? Are you treating me like some kind of accessory? Can’t I come visit you if I don’t have anything else to do? Or are we disturbing your lovely atmosphere here?”

“I didn’t mean it like that…”

Violet was caught off guard by the barrage of words. She paused for a moment, then shook her head helplessly.

“Didn’t you two have your hands full with handling the aftermath and assisting Peach Blossom Sage in clearing out the [Yokai Controlling Sect] forces in the Cangyun Mountain region? How come you have time to visit me?”

Hen replied briefly.

“The spiritual veins inside the [Great Secret Realm of Chaos] have mostly stabilized. With Tao Mu stationed there, there shouldn’t be any more issues for a while. As for wiping out the [Yokai Controlling Sect]… that’s not really my job.”

“Yeah, I heard those guys all hid like turtles retreating into their shells. The Twelve Peaks’ leaders and the Ji Province authorities issued a joint warrant, but after several large-scale searches, we only caught a few insignificant small fry. Those Seven Heavenly Demon Lords and the others probably escaped the area already, so it’s going to be tough to find them for now.”

“Anyway, I’m not in the mood to play hide-and-seek with those little guys.”

As the two women described the situation, the Priestess, surprisingly, joined in the conversation, her timing perfectly fitting into the discussion.

“Well, it’s not too surprising. After all, this time is different from before. The Seven Heavenly Demon Lord and the [Yokai Controlling Sect] openly attacked the Peach Blossom Peak Master and even secretly infiltrated the [Great Secret Realm of Chaos] with the intent to stir up chaos.”

“Such malicious actions basically put them directly against the core forces of the Four Kingdoms of the [Ancient Spirit Realm] and Cangyun Mountain. Or rather, they exposed themselves openly.”

“If they don’t react to such a disturbance, then Cangyun Mountain and the Western Origin Spirit Kingdom would look completely useless, and there would definitely be a backlash. So, they must have predicted this move and decided to temporarily avoid the conflict, which makes sense.”

“Even though the Seven Heavenly Demon Lord and the [Yokai Controlling Sect] have some strength, enough to scare even the leadership of a small faction like the Mole Gang, they would never be able to directly confront a country or something like the Twelve Peaks of Cangyun. They don’t have that kind of ability, otherwise, they wouldn’t have waited until now to take action.”

“By the way, how’s the Mole Gang doing now?”

Xiao Kong smiled and nodded.

“You’re as clever as ever. After their defeat, those guys immediately tried to eliminate the Mole Gang, which they couldn’t fully control, but they didn’t expect that we would act faster.”

“I heard that when the Peach Blossom Guard descended the mountain, they ran into the [Yokai Controlling Sect] as they launched a surprise attack. In that battle, they wiped out and captured a lot of their forces, and the Mole Gang was temporarily relocated to Peach Blossom Peak for protection. The gang leader is still being held, and now Little Mole is managing things in their place.”

“Mm, that’s good.”

At least, with the traps left by the [Apothecary] inside the monsters already cleared, Violet had saved them twice. She had essentially fulfilled her promise to Little Mole. As for what happens next, that would depend on them.

Seeing that the topic had come to a close, the Spirit Maiden naturally spoke up again.

“Also, that… Ling Feng asked me to bring you a letter.”

“A letter?”

Seeing the priestess’ curious expression, the silver-haired girl didn’t waste time. She quickly took out a half-folded white envelope from her chest, sealed with a complete wax stamp, clearly unopened.

Taking the letter, Violet removed the contents, and sure enough, the thin white paper was covered in dense, elegant writing in the common language of the [Ancient Spirit Realm].

The formal, dignified tone with a hint of authority was unmistakably from the familiar hand of Miss Ling Feng.

—– —– —– —– —– —– —– —–

Violet,

The situation with Cangyun Mountain escalated unexpectedly. The severity of the events and their negative impact have gone beyond what I originally anticipated. I regret to inform you that I can no longer fulfill our agreement to accompany you on your travels until the [Four Saints’ Immortal Selection Ceremony].

By the time you read this letter, I’ll likely be riding with Bai’er on our way back to the capital. As for the unfinished matters, I’m entrusting them to the Spirit Maiden on my behalf. Although Hen’s experience is still limited, she is stable-minded, well-educated, and well-versed. I believe she will be a more suitable assistant to you, a person of destiny.

The Seven Heavenly Demon Lord’s purpose and the extent of their control over the civilian forces have surpassed what our four countries and the Immortal Island can tolerate. Soon, the [Ancient Spirit Realm] will launch a large-scale retaliation and cleanup. The whole world will likely be affected.

I’ve been preparing for a strike against the [Yokai Controlling Sect] for a long time, and this is the perfect opportunity. We can unite with the other three countries to eradicate this cancer from the [Ancient Spirit Realm] once and for all, or at least severely damage them to prevent them from causing any trouble during the upcoming [Four Saints’ Immortal Selection Ceremony].

Regarding the ceremony, though I cannot reveal too much at the moment, this year’s event is very different from previous ones. It’s not just a simple festival or selection ritual, so it’s best that you prepare yourself thoroughly, just in case.

Hen will assist you further with the details. I’m confident that with your strength and some caution, you’ll be able to make it through to the end. Bai’er and I will be waiting for you in the capital at Kaiyuan City, hoping to meet you again.

Heh, I hope you won’t be too surprised when we meet, but knowing your intelligence, I’m sure you have some idea of what’s coming.

For confidentiality, please do not let anyone else see the contents of this letter. After reading it, make sure to burn it immediately. Remember, remember.

Additionally, there’s one more thing I need to tell you.

The one-eyed diviner and his daughter, Xiao Yi, have disappeared without leaving any information. Their sudden disappearance seems unusual, and I believe it may be related to your previous actions. Please be extra cautious, and if you wish, you can consult with Shen Qi, the head of the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild in Ji Province.

…Though there’s a lot more I want to say, I know you’d probably find it tedious. The time we spent together was short, but it was one of the most exciting journeys of my life. A friend from beyond the skies, I look forward to our next meeting. Take care.

—Ling Feng

—– —– —– —– —– —– —– —–

“This person… really just left without a word.”

With a wry smile, Violet shook her head. The letter, glowing briefly in her hand, turned to ash in an instant. She then looked up at the two others who had already settled in the room.

“When did they leave?”

“Not long after heading down the mountain to meet with the Ji Province official, Ling Feng rushed back with Bai’er. She handed me this letter and left. She must have received some kind of news. You should be able to tell that her status is extraordinary, with heavy responsibilities.”

“Mm…”

Just as Hen had suggested, Ling Feng’s true identity was definitely more than just a senior member of the [Yin-Yang Division]. After spending so much time together, Violet had already suspected as much, though she had kept her thoughts to herself and not raised the topic.

As she had said when they first met, the priestess didn’t care what Ling Feng’s background was. And within this letter, which seemed like a simple farewell, Ling Feng had also subtly hinted at her true identity, which was why she had insisted Violet destroy it quickly.

Ling Feng… Ling Feng, huh…