Chapter 119: The Void Mirror Awakens, the Third Immortal Artifact!

Appearing in the sky was none other than the Void Mirror, the imperial weapon of the Ji family.

Unlike the replica previously wielded by Ji Haoyue, this true Void Mirror radiated a majestic pressure from the Great Emperor himself, forcing those with weaker cultivation levels to collapse to their knees, unable to stand. The Ji family head, fearing that his clan’s divine body might be snuffed out by rival factions, had ordered the Fourth Elder to bring the imperial weapon as a safeguard.

Although the elders lacked the strength to fully unleash the weapon's power, they could still trigger a fraction of its might to launch a relatively weak strike. Yet, even this "weak" attack was something not even a Saint would dare to face head-on.

Feeling the crushing weight of the imperial weapon, Liu Yiyi felt the pressure mount. Though she sensed she could still fight, her lack of combat experience made her heart flutter with unease. She cast a secret glance at her master and, seeing no sign of worry, felt a sense of calm return.

Just as she prepared to strike the mirror as she had done before, the Fourth Elder suddenly spoke, "If you reveal where you learned the Void Secret Art and submit to our Ji family, we can let this matter pass. How about that?"

Liu Yiyi was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. She did not know exactly how powerful her master was, but she had seen the so-called Saint-level Crocodile Ancestor suppressed by her master with a mere flick of a finger. Even his disciples and descendants had been used as snacks for her junior fellow apprentice by her senior fellow apprentice. From this alone, she could gauge the true standing of her master and senior. Over the past few years, she had also learned that in this world, Saints were already figures of legend. The idea that this old man wanted her master to submit to his so-called Ji family was simply ridiculous.

Seeing the girl laughing with unconcealed mockery and not a shred of fear, the Fourth Elder’s anger flared. He decided to injure the two women first before interrogating them about the secret art. He performed a hand seal, and his spiritual energy surged violently into the Void Mirror. Immediately, the mirror hovering in the air emitted ripples, and a desolate aura pulsed outward, as if an ancient god were slowly awakening.

Watching the Void Mirror display such power from just a hint of imperial aura, Chen Mi sighed inwardly. Aside from the lack of immortality, the beings of this realm were indeed superior to those of the Primordial Realm in terms of cultivation aptitude and artifact-forging techniques. It was a pity, however, that this was merely a medium-thousand world; without the support of the Great Dao, ascending to a great-thousand world was an arduous task. She mused silently, finding it ironic that the Great Dao of this world, which had long since returned, was being constrained by Chen Xing in that strange world to act as the mastermind behind her disciple’s scenes. It seemed the creatures of this world would have to wait for those two individuals to fully mature, or for Chen Xing to allow her to intervene and lend a hand.

Liu Yiyi felt the immense pressure of the Void Mirror. Although her master had helped her temporarily reach the Saint realm, she was now facing the ultimate weapon of this world—a Great Emperor’s armament. She realized she had no offensive or defensive weapons... wait! Suddenly, she remembered something. She reached for her right wrist, where a bracelet—a treasure given to her by Chen Mi for protection—rested. Having encountered no real danger since wearing it, she had long since forgotten its existence. Feeling the oppression of the Void Mirror, she remembered it just in time.

Without hesitation, Liu Yiyi removed the bracelet and poured her full cultivation power into it. To the astonishment of all present, the bracelet flew into the air. Unlike the overbearing aura of the imperial weapon, the bracelet radiated strands of immortal spiritual energy, projecting visions of ethereal palaces into the void. In a vast immortal hall, countless cranes soared, true immortals exchanged greetings, and goddesses danced with flowing sleeves—a scene of pure celestial majesty.

The Void Mirror, which had previously only exuded a sliver of imperial power, suddenly broke free from the Fourth Elder’s control as the immortal energy surged. Under his horrified gaze, a majestic imperial aura erupted into the sky, as if the Great Emperor had returned. The spirit of the Void Mirror had fully awakened. Seeing this, Chen Mi frowned slightly and waved her hand, sealing the space to prevent the imperial pressure from spreading.

The members of the Ji family initially thought the imperial weapon had awakened to engage in a final battle with the bracelet. To their utter bewilderment, however, the Void Mirror, having awakened its imperial power, carefully drifted toward the bracelet and began to absorb the immortal energy it radiated as if enjoying it. It even swayed from time to time, as if thanking the bracelet.

"What... what is the Void Mirror doing?" Ji Ziyue muttered, her mouth agape at the bizarre scene. No one answered her. Even the severely injured Ji Haoyue and the Tenth Elder stared at the sky in stunned silence.

"Hehe! You’ve certainly struck gold this time!" Chen Mi said with a faint smile.

"Struck gold?" Ji Ziyue’s eyes lit up. She hurried over to Chen Mi and tugged on her sleeve. "Big sister, tell me quickly, what have we gained?"

The crowd, previously in a state of shock, was jolted awake by the exchange. Hearing the question, they perked up their ears, eager to understand what was happening.

Chen Mi smiled gently at Ji Ziyue. "You’re a bold girl. Aren’t you afraid I might capture you to threaten the Ji family?"

Ji Ziyue’s face flushed, and she replied crisply, "My sister’s disciple is so powerful, so you must be a great senior. I believe you wouldn't do such a thing!"

Seeing Ji Ziyue call her master "big sister" repeatedly, Liu Yiyi rolled her eyes. A girl younger than herself was calling her master "big sister"—it was audacious! Chen Mi, however, did not mind the address. Looking at the expectant faces of the crowd, she explained, "This world has long been devoid of immortal spiritual energy—what you call the 'substance of longevity.' Because of this, even those who reach the so-called Great Emperor realm remain mortal beings, unable to attain true immortality."

The crowd nodded hastily. It was true; for ages, the lifespan of a Great Emperor had been limited to ten thousand years. Unless they could find a way to live a second life, they would eventually fall—a fact accepted by all living beings.

Seeing them nod, Chen Mi continued with a faint smile, "As you can see, even the Great Emperors are merely mortals, so the weapons they forge cannot transcend this limitation. The bracelet Yiyi possesses radiates true immortal energy. The Void Mirror, having already developed a trace of sentience, naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to evolve. That is why it awakened, eager to absorb the immortal energy in hopes of a swift transformation."

After explaining the strange situation in one breath, Chen Mi fell silent, watching quietly as the imperial weapon absorbed the spiritual energy from the bracelet.

"Gasp!" A sharp intake of breath broke the silence. The crowd turned to see it was the Fourth Elder of the Ji family. He looked at Chen Mi, stuttering, "M-miss... is this... an immortal artifact?"

The moment those words were spoken, the crowd was struck with immense shock. Of course! Only an immortal artifact could radiate immortal spiritual energy! Immortal artifacts! Were those not only the stuff of legends, like the Immortal Tower and the Immortal Bell? Since when had another one appeared on the Big Dipper?

Just as they were reeling from the realization, a voice filled with disdain drifted over: "Tch! What’s so great about an immortal artifact?"