Prologue

Diao Changju, a reincarnated soul from Blue Star, recalled his past as vivid memories swept through his mind.

Nine hundred and ninety years ago, his life had been abruptly cut short by a truck accident, only for him to awaken in another world, the Dragon Profound Continent. He found himself not as a man, but as an unborn fetus.

Ten months later, he was born into a small, secluded mountain village, his first cries heralding his new life. His father, the village chief, was a respected figure, wielding significant influence over the small community.

It was here that he met her. Liu Liyan, the girl who would become the center of his world, his childhood companion, and later, his wife.

From the moment one-year-old Diao Changju laid eyes on her, he knew she was destined to grow into a stunning beauty. Fueled by a plan to raise the perfect partner, he spent every day playing with her, forging a bond so strong it seemed unbreakable. By the time they reached eighteen, their relationship had blossomed into something more, culminating in them secretly sharing moments forbidden to those not yet married.

The entire village, including their families, knew of their love. No one objected. Their union was as natural as the changing of the seasons. Diao Changju believed this idyllic life would stretch on forever.

But destiny had other plans.

The Arrival

On Diao Changju's twentieth birthday, the skies above the village split open. A woman descended from the heavens, her ethereal presence eclipsing all else. She introduced herself as Hua Xiangxi, Sect Master of the Lingxiao Sect.

At first, Hua Xiangxi's intention was merely to rest for the night before continuing her journey. But when her gaze fell upon Liu Liyan, she froze.

"This... This is the Pure Bright Sacred Physique!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with excitement. "A legendary physique capable of defying the heavens! How could such a divine gift appear in this backwater village?"

She wasted no time. Taking Liu Liyan's hand, she spoke with fervor. "Girl, I am Hua Xiangxi, Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect. I have come to offer you a chance to change your destiny. Become my disciple, and I will guide you on the path to immortality."

Liu Liyan hesitated, glancing back at Diao Changju. "I... I need to ask my husband first."

Hua Xiangxi's eyes narrowed. "Husband?" she repeated, her tone laced with disbelief. It was only then she noticed the young man standing protectively beside Liu Liyan.

Diao Changju's striking appearance and confident posture belied his truth: a man of abysmal cultivation talent, unworthy of mention in the grand scheme of things.

Hua Xiangxi's gaze darkened. She could not fathom how someone so extraordinary as Liu Liyan could have tied herself to a man so utterly mediocre. Worse, this union tainted Liu Liyan's potential, sullying the future of the Lingxiao Sect.

The Sect Master's heart hardened. A solution formed in her mind, one as simple as it was ruthless. If this man and the rest of the village ceased to exist, Liu Liyan's connection to them would dissolve as if it had never been.

She raised her hand, preparing to unleash her deadly power.

"Stop!" Liu Liyan's voice cut through the air, sharp as a blade. She stepped in front of Diao Changju, shielding him with her body. Her eyes burned with unwavering resolve.

"If you harm him, I will end my own life right here and now," she declared, her voice steady despite the storm raging in her heart.

Hua Xiangxi hesitated. The determination in Liu Liyan's voice was undeniable. The Sect Master slowly lowered her hand, her expression one of frustration and resignation.

"You're throwing away your future for a mere village boy," she said, her tone laced with disappointment. "Do you realize what you're sacrificing?"

"I only know that he is my husband," Liu Liyan replied, her voice soft yet firm.

Behind her, Diao Changju's heart swelled with emotion. Tears threatened to fall as he held her close, whispering his gratitude.

Hua Xiangxi sighed, realizing that forcing Liu Liyan's hand would only push her further away. "Very well," she said reluctantly. "He can come. But from now on, you will refer to each other as Senior Brother and Junior Sister. No one must ever learn of your true relationship."

Though the condition was painful, it was far better than being separated. Together, they bid farewell to their families and their village, stepping onto the path of cultivation.

And so began their journey—a mortal man and an extraordinary woman bound by love, walking a path fraught with challenges neither could yet foresee.