Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level? - [Vol. 6] Chapter 59

[Vol. 6] Chapter 59: The [Music Fairy Ship]

The Grand Canal—[Kaiyuan].

This magnificent artificial canal, sourced from the Western Sea and stretching over ten thousand miles across the entirety of Western Origin Spirit Kingdom, has stood for nearly a millennium.

After the suppression of the chaos caused by demonic forces, the first Western Saint, Yuan Qianqiu, mobilized the nation’s resources and wielded her extraordinary abilities to build this canal. It took over ten years of immense effort to clear the blockages caused by war and restore the flow of goods to various states and counties within Spirit Kingdom.

To commemorate the establishment of the Four Saints Era and its ensuing peace, the canal was named [Kaiyuan].

Historical records reveal that during its initial construction, the project faced significant opposition. Many criticized it as a wasteful endeavor, accusing Yuan Qianqiu of seeking to flaunt her achievements rather than genuinely addressing logistical issues.

Despite such rumors and criticism, Yuan Qianqiu, with the help of the qilin, diverted water from the Western Sea, carved through mountains, and overcame countless obstacles to complete the canal.

A thousand years have passed, and the Kaiyuan Canal, which now nearly unites all of Western Origin Spirit Kingdom, stands as a rare marvel in the history of the [Ancient Spirit Realm].

Its value has been repeatedly proven over time, saving countless lives during natural disasters and human conflicts while fostering prosperity and stability.

Today, it is celebrated as Western Origin Spirit Kingdom’s most renowned and proud heritage landmark. It is even regarded as one of the first Western Saint’s most visionary accomplishments, second only to her triumph over the demonic forces.

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Three days after Violet and her companions departed from Yangyuan County, they found themselves on the canal.

“Kaiyuan… The construction of this canal at such great cost must also have been tied to the inner sea beneath the [Tidal Deep Valley] and the [Seven Stars Evil-Subduing Seal], right?”

Standing alone by the edge of the deck, the black-haired girl rested her hands on the cold railing. The night wind swept across the canal as she gazed out at the dazzling sight of thousands of ships crossing under the starlit sky. Her voice carried a quiet reverence as she spoke.

“Yuan Qianqiu, oh Yuan Qianqiu. Though my first impression of you wasn’t good, as I gradually learned more about your past, I must admit, you were truly a worthy Saint. If you could see the prosperity of today, I’m sure it would bring you some peace, even by the banks of the Sanzu River.”

In fact, when the Western Saint, Yuan Qianqiu, chose to burn everything she had to eradicate the evil aura that had been breeding for centuries beneath the [Tidal Deep Valley], Violet could have stopped her and saved her.

The same could be said for the priestess, who could have done the same without any cost… but she didn’t.

It wasn’t due to personal gain or any deeper reason, but simply because she believed it was the right thing to do.

Yuan Qianqiu had long since passed away, though her soul was sustained by a secret method, preserved within the stone coffin. While it was still unclear why such a rare human demigod would have exhausted her lifespan so quickly, that no longer mattered.

She had given everything for the [Ancient Spirit Realm] and Western Origin Spirit Kingdom, and even in death, she was still consumed by the issues she could not resolve, choosing to temporarily return to the world of the living in this manner.

Therefore, her decision should be respected, allowing this Western Saint to resolve her own obsessions and finally achieve true peace and eternal rest.

Immortality is not an absolute blessing.

For some, passing away peacefully is not a hardship but the greatest solace. Violet, though she held the power to reverse life and death and intervene in the afterlife, was all the more cautious about using it.

She had seen too many instances where forcing someone who should have died to remain in the mortal world caused confusion and distortion, such as the [Eternal Throne] or the [Vast Dream] and [Cheese Mochi] situations.

Sigh… the scene brings back memories, and before I knew it, I was lost in heavier thoughts.

With the refreshing river breeze blowing, the priestess cast aside the tangled thoughts for the moment.

The ship they were currently riding on, called [Music Fairy], had been arranged by Murong Yun through his connections. It was well-known in Western Origin Spirit Kingdom and operated like a public bus, regularly making trips along the Kaiyuan River, carrying travelers and passengers.

The name [Music Fairy] came from a popular program held on board.

[Music Fairy Flower Show].

It is said that this ship was built specifically to allow more people to participate in and enjoy this program, making it easier for the name [Music Fairy] to spread, and it constantly cruises the canal.

Although Violet wasn’t sure exactly what kind of performance it was, she imagined it was probably similar to a touring concert on Earth.

Of course, the [Music Fairy Flower Show] didn’t take place every day. According to Murong Yun, it was held about two or three times a month. Therefore, for the newcomers like Miss Violet, they hadn’t encountered it yet.

But it seemed their luck was good.

The faint sound of conversation carried from the cabin into the black-haired girl’s ears, carried by the river breeze.

“Hey, have you heard? There’s going to be that performance on the ship tonight!”

“That one?”

“Oh, come on, which one else? [Music Fairy Flower Show]!”

“Huh? Really?! So soon? I thought the last one was just a week ago?”

“Come on, what’s wrong with having it often? How many people spend a fortune to travel back and forth on this ship just to catch a few more shows of [Music Fairy Flower Show]? If I didn’t have something urgent to do, I’d stay on the ship a few more days. Who knew I’d get another chance before leaving? Guess I really struck it lucky!”

“That’s true, but I haven’t recovered from the last one…”

“What do you mean? Just say if you’re going or not!”

“Hehe… of course, I’m going! Let’s go, let’s go!!”

With her excellent hearing, Violet caught the entire conversation and turned her head slightly, a thoughtful expression on her face.

[Music Fairy Flower Show], huh…

When she first heard the name, Violet thought it sounded a bit improper. From the conversation between the two obvious regulars, it seemed like it did have that kind of vibe…

Could it be that kind of program?

Good grief, Murong Yun looked like such a righteous gentleman, and yet he had a taste for this?

But it didn’t really matter. After all, it’s the fact that makes it interesting, right?

The girl turned around and headed towards the increasingly noisy cabin where the footsteps were growing louder.

The [Music Fairy Ship], although not as large as the legendary ship [Noah’s Ark] that Violet had, was still among the largest on the Kaiyuan River. And since the [Music Fairy Flower Show] was the most famous program here, it was naturally held in the largest central cabin of the ship.

Inside the brightly lit vessel, Violet followed the signs that had been posted in advance, and the crowd around her grew denser.

More and more people from all over the world, either staying on the ship specifically to attend the [Music Fairy Flower Show] or, like Violet, just passing through as merchants or travelers, gathered outside the central performance area of the ship. Their conversations naturally focused on the grand show that was about to start.

Blending into the crowd and quietly listening to their exchanges, Violet quickly picked up on some interesting details.

The group was noticeably divided into two parts: those who had “previously attended the [Music Fairy Flower Show]” and those who were “on the ship for the first time.” The former were mostly young men, though there were some women, all dressed in fine attire, giving off the air of cultured scholars.

These literati seemed to highly praise the upcoming performance, yet they were strangely evasive about the specifics, always saying things like “you’ll know when it starts.”

Such odd behavior naturally piqued the curiosity and confusion of those who hadn’t experienced the [Music Fairy Flower Show], including Violet.

Hey, hey… Could it really be that kind of show?