Chapter 2592: The Last Tear

Zu An was startled. He really hadn't considered this question before.

He had originally thought that since the keyboard system's origin was mysterious, it was normal for some of its skills to be unheard of by others.

However, now that the Wushan Goddess had brought it up, he had to consider something. This was the incredibly powerful Ancient Heavenly Court era, filled with deities in the sky and various Ancestral Witches and Great Witches on the ground. The Wushan Goddess was also the daughter of the Red Emperor; although her power wasn't particularly strong, her insight was top-notch.

Given her extensive knowledge, if even she hadn't heard of this skill, then there were two possibilities: either the skill didn't exist in this world, or it hadn't yet been created at this current point in time in this world.

If it was the former, it would prove the existence of another, even more powerful world.

Although Zu An was mentally prepared for this, with the legendary Heavenly Court already revealed and familiar mythological figures standing vividly before him, what kind of beings could be even stronger than them?

If it was the latter, it meant that the skill "Farewell from Nanchao" would be created sometime in the future of this world. His expression grew solemn at this thought. Having experienced various events after traveling back to ancient times, he now had a deeper understanding of time-space and significant historical events. Perhaps this skill would require an operation similar to his current journey to be successfully created.

Could it be that I was the one who created this skill in history?

After all, he was the only one who seemed to have sufficient motivation to create such a skill.

The thought made Zu An's expression grow even more serious. Frankly, he disliked the feeling of traversing history; one slight misstep could lead to eternal doom.

Especially if he had to endure a few more incidents similar to the Guanghan Palace, he wasn't sure if he could hold out.

"What's wrong?" Noticing his unusual behavior, the Wushan Goddess couldn't help but feel worried.

"I've had some unsettling conjectures," Zu An replied, regaining his composure but not wishing to elaborate. "Yao Ji, thank you for taking care of them all this time."

"There's no need for thanks. I've been alone for so long these past years; their company actually helps alleviate my loneliness," the Mermaid Queen said with a slight smile. Bathed in the morning sun, she was breathtakingly beautiful, stunning even the women standing nearby.

Xie Daoyun thought to herself that Pei Mianman was already very beautiful, but this Wushan Goddess not only looked exactly like her but also possessed Chu Yan's ethereal, fairy-like aura. It was almost unfair.

Zu An was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed. He pulled out a treasure box from his embrace – it was the Creation Box that had brought them to this world.

The box was now vibrating continuously, emitting rays of light, and the spatial elements around them gradually became more active.

Xie Daoyun's eyes lit up. "We can go back!"

Though this world was good, it couldn't compare to the feeling of home.

The other women also looked excited. After being away for so long, everyone still preferred the world where their home was.

Only the Wushan Goddess's expression flickered several times, but she rarely showed her emotions, so others hardly noticed.

"Oh no!" Ji Xiaoxi suddenly exclaimed. "Auntie hasn't been found yet."

Zu An said in a low voice, "I consulted with Emperor Zhuanxu earlier, and he doesn't know which entity took Sister Jiang away. The only certainty is that the entity's status must be very high, so she is safe for now."

He suddenly thought of the mysterious entity Qiu Honglei had summoned earlier, wondering who was more powerful between that entity and the one who took Jiang Luofu.

Hearing him say this, Ji Xiaoxi felt a little relieved, but the thought of her aunt's unknown fate still made it difficult for her to be truly happy.

The other women's initial excitement also dimmed considerably. So many of them had come together, yet several would be missing when they returned, and the Mermaid Queen was trapped in Guanghan Palace...

Zu An felt a headache coming on. Frankly, he didn't want to return so soon. This world had too many mysteries worth exploring. He especially wanted to visit Houtu of this era; he had so many questions he wished to verify with her.

However, the Creation Box's reaction clearly indicated that they no longer had time.

If they missed this opening, they wouldn't know when the next opportunity would arise, or if there even would be one.

He dared not take such a significant risk, especially with others accompanying him.

"But the Heaven-Defying Spirit Tears Xiaoxi needs haven't been fully gathered yet," Xie Daoyun suddenly interjected. Over the past year, they had been helping Ji Xiaoxi prepare various materials, so they naturally knew something was still missing for the Heaven-Defying Spirit Tears.

Even with Ji Xiaoxi's astonishing medical skills, she didn't know how to complete the remedy.

Zu An's expression indeed changed. The medicinal ingredients for treating Ji Xiaoxi were exceedingly rare, almost all of them found only in this Heavenly Court world.

If they left, they might lose the chance to complete it forever.

Especially since all the other materials were complete, with only the last bit missing, it would lead to extreme regret.

"No need to worry, I've already found the last ingredient," the Wushan Goddess's voice rang out.

Zu An was overjoyed. "Really?"

The other women looked suspicious. They had been together day and night, so why hadn't she mentioned it?

"Of course it's true, why would I lie about something like this?" The Wushan Goddess smiled faintly. "There are some things I'd like to say to you privately."

Seeing this, the other women discreetly moved away, leaving them some private space.

Once at a distance, Yun Yuqing whispered, "Do you think they'll share a farewell kiss?"

"A farewell kiss?" Xie Daoyun paused. "Probably not."

Having spent time together, she knew the Wushan Goddess's personality well and didn't think she would do something so bold.

"Oh, does that mean Sister Goddess likes Brother Zu too?" Ji Xiaoxi asked belatedly.

Yun Yuqing rolled her eyes, ignoring the silly girl's foolish question, and instead looked at the others. "How about we make a bet?"

Xie Daoyun and Suo Lunshi both became interested, privately gossiping among themselves.

Given their cultivation levels, Zu An and the Wushan Goddess could actually hear their conversation. Zu An couldn't help but feel a little awkward. "Goddess, please don't take offense; they mean no harm."

"It's fine. I've lived with them for a year; I know their personalities," the Wushan Goddess smiled. "And in a way, they're not wrong. I do like you."

"Ah?" Zu An was truly stunned. The matter-of-fact tone in which she delivered such a bombshell, and the way it seemed so natural, caused his mind to momentarily freeze.

The Wushan Goddess walked to the edge of the cliff, her clear, cool voice carrying an inexplicable emotion. "Before I met you, I would stand here every day, feeling the mountain breeze, watching the sun rise and set, and clouds drift by, and I didn't feel there was anything wrong. But after meeting you, everything seems to have changed."

"I learned joy, and I learned sorrow, like now," she said, turning around. Her face, usually as still as an ancient well, was now streaked with tears. "When I first saw the tears of Xihe and Chang'e, I knew that the last tear would be mine. I just didn't understand what circumstances would make me cry."