flstandardbreds Chapter 953 Memory - Retrospection
Chapter 953 Memory - Retrospection
As Yun Yao's fingertips touched the edge of the altar, the system's mechanical voice suddenly became piercing, like the snowy screen noise of an old television, exploding in her sea of consciousness. Before she could react, a powerful suction surged from the depths of her sea of consciousness, pulling her consciousness into a vortex of memory.
In the darkness, countless images flickered like shattered mirrors, and Yun Yao felt as if she were in a bizarre dream. She saw a towering golden palace, looming in the chaotic air. Three ancient characters were engraved on the palace: "Tiandao Palace." Before the palace, a young girl in pure white sage clothing danced gracefully. Her features bore a striking resemblance to Yun Yao's, and a soft yet powerful light emanated from her body. This was exactly how Yun Yao had appeared a thousand years ago.
Suddenly, the scene changed. The girl was chained to the center of the altar. A stern-looking man in black held a long sword, the tip of the sword pointed at the girl's heart. The man's face was exactly the same as Chu Mochen's, but his eyes were full of pain and struggle.
"Brother Han, do it..." The girl's voice was filled with endless tenderness and determination. "If it means your safety, I am willing to endure all this."
The man in black raised his sword tremblingly. Just as the tip of the sword was about to pierce the girl's chest, the screen shook violently, a golden light flashed, and everything returned to darkness.
"No!" Yun Yao reached out to grasp the image, but found herself unable to move. Then, more fragments of memory flooded into her mind. She saw the excruciating pain of having her godhood stripped away, saw Liu Yan'er greedily devouring her remaining divine essence, saw the conspiracy of the Heavenly Dao Palace—it turned out that all of this had begun the moment she was banished to the cycle of reincarnation.
"Host, please note that an abnormal memory recall has been detected and it is being forcibly interrupted..." The system's voice was filled with unprecedented panic, but the torrent of memories was like a flood that broke through the dam and could not be stopped at all.
Yun Yao saw her modern self again—Su Yao. It was an ordinary night, and she was sitting at her computer, composing a novel. The outline of "The Time Traveler's Counterattack Story of the Peerless Princess" was flickering on the screen. Suddenly, a mysterious blue light flashed, and she lost consciousness.
"This is impossible..." Yun Yao muttered to herself, "Could it be that my traveling to this world really wasn't an accident?"
At this moment, her memory shifted again. She saw young Liu Yan'er, being taken away by a group of mysterious people in a dilapidated mountain village. Those people exuded an aura similar to that of the Tiandao Palace, and before Liu Yan'er left, her eyes were filled with fear and resentment.
"So you're a pitiful person too..." Yun Yao felt a surge of pity, but it was quickly suppressed by reason. No matter what Liu Yan'er's past was, everything she had done was unforgivable.
The flashback continued, and Yun Yao saw every moment of her time in the palace. Those seemingly accidental events turned out to be a carefully planned script by the Tiandao Palace. Her time travel, her acquisition of the system, and every step of her growth were all under the control of the other party.
"But they miscalculated one thing..." A cold glint flashed in Yun Yao's eyes, "They underestimated the power of human hearts."
The image faded, and Yun Yao returned to reality. Her forehead was covered in sweat, but her eyes grew more resolute. The system finally regained its composure, though its voice still trembled slightly. "Host, memory recall is complete. We have detected a change in your divine nature. Please adjust your status as quickly as possible."
Yun Yao took a deep breath and activated her skills, trying to suppress the surging power within her body. At this moment, she suddenly discovered that within those fragments of memory, there was a key clue hidden—deep within the Tiandao Palace, it seemed, lay a secret that could overturn everything.
"Chu Mochen, wait for me." Yun Yao clenched her fists. "This time, it's my turn to save you."
She stood up, her gaze fixed firmly on the depths of the Divine Palace. However, before she could take a step, a sinister laugh echoed from all directions. Liu Yan'er's figure slowly emerged, her expression constantly shifting between divinity and humanity, her eyes filled with madness and jealousy.
"Yun Yao, I didn't expect you to recover your memory so quickly." Liu Yan'er sneered, "But what does it matter if you know? Do you think you can change anything? Everything is destined. You will never be able to escape the control of heaven!"
Yun Yao sneered, "Destined? In my opinion, so-called fate is just an excuse for the weak. You think you're a pawn of heaven, but you don't know that you're also a tool in the hands of others."
"What did you say?" Liu Yan'er's face changed and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes.
"Do you really think that the Heavenly Dao Palace will let a mortal like you control divinity?" Yun Yao pressed on. "You're just a pawn they're using to contain me. Once you're no longer useful, they'll abandon you without hesitation."
"Impossible! Impossible..." Liu Yan'er shook her head repeatedly, "They gave me strength and gave me the opportunity for revenge!"
"Revenge? What revenge?" Yun Yao's eyes were sharp. "For your so-called tragic past? Or to satisfy your ridiculous ambition? You thought that gaining divinity would make you superior to others, but you didn't realize that you had already lost your original heart."
Liu Yan'er suddenly roared, and powerful power burst out from her body: "Shut up! You don't understand anything! You don't understand anything!" She raised her hand and waved, and a black beam of light shot towards Yun Yao.
Yun Yao dodged sideways, condensing a stream of chaotic energy in her hand. As her memories resurfaced, she gained a new understanding of the control over her own power. Now, she was no longer a weakling at the mercy of others.
"Liu Yan'er, it's never too late to turn back." Yun Yao said in a deep voice, "Let go of your hatred. You still have a chance."
"Chance? Do you think I still have a chance?" Liu Yan'er laughed wildly. "From the moment I was chosen by the Tiandao Palace, there was no turning back. Today, it's either you die or I die!"
Before she finished her words, Liu Yan'er vanished from the scene. The next second, she reappeared behind Yun Yao, her sharp claws darting straight for her back. Yun Yao was already prepared, dodging and striking back with a palm. The two forces collided, unleashing a powerful blast that distorted the surrounding space.
"Hmph, is that all you're capable of?" Liu Yan'er's eyes flashed with disdain. "It seems even after recovering my memory, that's all I can do."
Yun Yao remained silent, her eyes growing calmer. Amidst the fierce battle, she constantly recalled the weaknesses of the Heavenly Dao Palace's techniques, searching for opportunities to strike back. Suddenly, she noticed that when Liu Yan'er launched an attack, the Seal of Order between her brows would show a slight flaw.
"Now!" Yun Yao seized the opportunity, gathering all her strength and attacking Liu Yan'er's forehead. Liu Yan'er didn't expect Yun Yao to suddenly counterattack, and for a moment she had no time to dodge.
"Ah!" Liu Yan'er screamed as Yun Yao struck her between the eyebrows. Her body flew backwards, slamming heavily to the ground. The light of the Seal of Order dimmed, and her divinity began to dissipate.
"No... Impossible..." Liu Yan'er struggled to get up, her eyes filled with fear, "How could you possibly..."
Yun Yao slowly walked up to her and looked down at her. "Nothing is impossible. You lost not because I'm stronger than you, but because you've always lived in other people's scripts and never truly lived for yourself."
Liu Yan'er opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately dropped her head helplessly. Her body began to become transparent, gradually dissipating into the air. Before she completely vanished, Yun Yao heard a faint murmur: "So... I was really wrong..."
After defeating Liu Yan'er, Yun Yao didn't feel relieved. She knew this was just the beginning; the real challenge lay ahead. She gazed into the depths of the Divine Palace, where even more powerful enemies awaited her. But she was ready. No matter how many hardships and obstacles lay ahead, she would uncover the secrets of the Heavenly Dao Palace, rescue Chu Mochen, and rewrite this fate that had been manipulated by others.
"Chu Mochen, I'm coming." Yun Yao clenched her fists, her eyes gleaming with determination. "This time, no one can stop us." Then, she took a deep breath and walked with determined steps towards the depths of the Divine Palace. Behind her, the battlefield that had just experienced the battle gradually returned to calm, as if nothing had happened. However, the chaotic aura in the air spoke of the fierceness of the battle.
As Yun Yao's figure gradually disappeared into the shadows of the Divine Palace, the distant sky suddenly grew gloomy, and a massive figure loomed within the clouds. It was the true ruler of the Heavenly Dao Divine Palace—the Lord of Order. He gazed coldly in the direction of Yun Yao's departure, a sneer of disdain playing on his lips.
"A tiny ant, you dare to rebel against Heaven?" The Lord of Order's voice was low and cold, as if it came from the abyss of hell. "I'll show you that in the face of absolute power, all struggle is futile." As his words fell, a thunderclap echoed in the sky, and a greater crisis was quietly approaching...
Yun Yao, however, had no idea that she was about to face a terrifying conspiracy that could overturn the entire world. But even if she knew, she would never retreat, because in her heart, she had a belief that was stronger than strength - fighting for love, fighting for freedom, fighting to rewrite her destiny!