Stellar Transformation-Chapter 467: Episode 14 - 40 Xuan Xi’s Confession

The arrival of Xuan Xi had all the members of the Qin Family standing aside in the hall, behaving very properly without uttering a word, and Qin De approached respectfully, saying, "Old acquaintance, are you and my son?"

"Old acquaintance? Yes, I do have some history with your son, Qin Yu." Xuan Xi said with a smile, then turned her gaze towards Qin Yu.

Qin Yu’s brows were slightly furrowed.

What exactly was Xuan Xi up to? It seemed that she must have found his father and the others long ago. If Xuan Xi had wanted to kill his father and the rest, she probably would have done so already. So why hadn’t she? Why was she treating them with such courtesy instead?

"Little Yu, you just mentioned that our benefactor is Emperor Xuan? What’s going on?" Feng Yuzi asked, his brows now knitted into the shape of the character ’川’, obviously troubled.

Who didn’t know about the grudge between Qin Yu and Emperor Yu?

And yet Emperor Xuan and Emperor Yu were husband and wife. With Emperor Yu dead, Emperor Xuan treated Qin Yu’s family so well, even arranging her beloved disciple to marry Feng Yuzi. Anyone with a bit of common sense could sense that something was amiss.

"Emperor Xuan." Qin Yu said with a faint smile, "Why are you hiding your identity, becoming the benefactor of my family? Could you perhaps explain a little?"

Upon this subject, Xuan Xi’s face bore a bittersweet smile, "Qin Yu, I did not reveal my true identity to your father and the rest because I didn’t want them to make wild guesses."

Qin De, Qin Feng, and Feng Yuzi stood by quietly, watching the conversation between Qin Yu and Emperor Xuan.

"Wild guesses? Emperor Xuan, you have protected so many from the Qin Family and shown great kindness to us. I truly am grateful to you. But to speak honestly, Emperor Xuan, I really don’t understand why you would do this." Qin Yu spoke frankly.

Emperor Xuan shook her head and said with a touch of resignation, "If I were to say that I’ve had a sudden change of heart, would you believe me?"

Qin Yu was taken aback.

A sudden change of heart? How could Qin Yu possibly believe that?

A master who had reached the level of a Ninth Level Immortal Emperor would certainly have unwavering views about right and wrong, about grudges. If such a person could change their beliefs and feel remorse, someone so mentally unstable could hardly cultivate to the level of a Ninth Level Immortal Emperor. It was nearly impossible.

Of course, it wasn’t entirely out of the question for someone to experience a sudden change of heart.

But who was Emperor Xuan? The leader of a major force in the Immortal Realm, a figure akin to a female emperor in the Mortal World. Could such a person really experience regret?

Yet, without waiting for Qin Yu to speak, Emperor Xuan continued, "Qin Yu, I originally had no grudge against you. It was merely due to my husband Feng Yu that I ultimately became your enemy. That time, when Feng Yu was killed by that powerful subordinate of yours, I, in a fit of rage, indeed wanted a swift end to your life."

Qin Yu remained silent, his gaze locked on Emperor Xuan as he listened.

"But later on, you disappeared, and as time passed, the hatred slowly faded. I, Xuan Xi, am also a Ninth Level Immortal Emperor and would not let hatred blind me. After I completely sobered up, I realized something. From the very beginning to the end, it was Feng Yu who forced your hand, coveting your divine artifact, leading to his own death."

Xuan Xi gave a faint smile, "In fact, Feng Yu’s death freed me from my attachments. Now I am completely devoted to the path, and my Soul Realm has also progressed rapidly. Towards you... I don’t wish to entangle matters further, so I can only extend kindness to you, hoping to settle our grievances once and for all."

Qin Yu’s divine sense swept over her.

The last time they met, this Emperor Xuan’s Soul Realm had just barely stepped into the Ninth Level Immortal Emperor’s domain, but now it was nearly solidified. Her cultivation speed was indeed fast.

But even so, did that make Emperor Xuan’s words true?

"Can I trust her?" Qin Yu asked himself.

"Yu’er, for now, trust Emperor Xuan," the divine sense of Qin De unexpectedly rang out in Qin Yu’s mind, and upon hearing it, Qin Yu’s heart settled.

Although his father, the king, was not highly skilled in cultivation, his judgment and handling of matters were far superior to his own. His father had made this decision surely for a good reason, and Qin Yu immediately sighed, "Alas, Emperor Xuan, if Emperor Yu had been as understanding as you are now back then, there wouldn’t have been such a series of incidents between me and Emperor Yu, nor would it have led to his death."

"Feng Yu’s death, that was his own fault. He had completely fallen into his heart demon, and no one could persuade him otherwise. As his wife, I could only help him," Xuan Xi also sighed.

Qin De laughed out loud, "Haha, good, it’s wonderful to see the grievances between Emperor Xuan and my son settled. Emperor Xuan, please join us at the banquet in this manor today."

"I would be delighted," Emperor Xuan said with a smile and nod.

Her eyebrows shaped like crescent moons, eyes like autumn waters, and clad in flowing white robes, Emperor Xuan indeed possessed a captivating aura.

******

At the banquet.

Qin De, Feng Yuzi, Qin Feng, Qin Yu... a group of Qin Family juniors, along with Emperor Xuan and several from the Jiuyan Sect like the Sect Master, Great Elder, Second Elder, and others, had all arrived.

It was quite lively in the manor.

The Sect Master, Great Elder, and others from the Jiuyan Sect also came to know that the legendary ’Qin Yu’ was indeed a scion of the Qin Family.

Although they were puzzled why Emperor Xuan did not kill the Qin Family but instead treated them with such courtesy, the Jiuyan Sect Master and others also dared not offend Qin Yu. Each of them was extremely respectful, treating Qin De with much more sincerity than before.

Qin Yu, Qin De, Feng Yuzi and his wife, Qin Feng, Emperor Xuan, the Jiuyan Sect Master, and the Great Elder—these eight were sitting at one table.

Ever since Xuan Xi publicly revealed her identity in the hall, the Qin Family juniors had been in a state of excitement.

At this moment, at the other tables, those Qin Family juniors discussed the top-most existence within the Immortal Realm, ’Emperor Xuan,’ as well as their pride, the Supreme Third Elder ’Qin Yu,’ and some of the Qin Family’s deeds in the Immortal Realm. Only today did the Qin Family juniors confirm that Qin Yu was indeed the legendary ’Qin Yu,’ causing the group of juniors who idolized Qin Yu to become even more excited.

Meanwhile, at Qin Yu’s table, they interacted jovially, exchanging toasts with smiles, not displaying the same level of excitement seen at the other tables.

"Brother Qin Yu, your cultivation speed is one of the fastest I have ever seen or heard of... It’s been over three thousand years since we last met, and Brother Qin Yu’s strength has become even more astonishing. Could I know what level Brother Qin Yu has reached now?" Xuan Xi asked with a smile as she looked towards Qin Yu.

At this time, Qin De, Qin Feng and others also looked at Qin Yu.

"Me? I guess I’m not far from Crossing the Divine Tribulation," Qin Yu said with a smile.

Qin Yu could imagine that his Soul Realm, even surpassing an average divine being, and his physical cultivation had already reached the Ninth Layer, absolutely meeting the requirement for Crossing the Divine Tribulation.

However, when the Divine Tribulation would come, Qin Yu couldn’t be sure.

"Surely it won’t delay the Divine Tribulation just because I’m still at the ’Origin Middle Stage?’" Qin Yu privately speculated.

"Not far from Crossing the Divine Tribulation, that indeed calls for congratulations, Brother Qin Yu," Xuan Xi immediately remarked.

Instead of asking questions, Qin De and others promptly switched the topic and turned to other matters.

...

After the banquet had dispersed, and Emperor Xuan had departed with several members of the Jiuyan Sect, Qin Yu, Qin De, and Qin Feng finally made their way into a room to have a proper discussion.

The three family members gathered around a small table and each poured a cup of tea.

"Father, earlier, you told me to trust Emperor Xuan? What’s going on? Do you really believe everything she said?" In the room, Qin Yu immediately voiced the doubt in his heart.

Qin De held his teacup in both hands and replied with a faint smile, "No, I do not believe that what she said was true."

"Then Father, you..." Qin Yu furrowed his brows.

Qin De shook his head and said, "I haven’t believed that what Emperor Xuan said is the truth, nor have I regarded it as false. There’s no need to judge its authenticity."

"Little Yu, before we continue, let me tell you something. Among the descendants of our Qin Family in the Immortal Realm, there are twelve who have found Daoist partners or wives, and three Qin family daughters who have their own husbands. And all these Daoist partners and husbands, without exception, are connected to Emperor Xuan," Qin De slowly said.

Qin Yu’s expression changed.

"Emperor Xuan is truly ruthless," Qin Yu felt the difficulty in dealing with Emperor Xuan.

There were only a few descendants from the Qin Family in the Immortal Realm to begin with. Suddenly, with fifteen Qin family sons and daughters connected to Emperor Xuan through their Daoist partners, the situation became complicated. If they were to deal with Emperor Xuan, what should those fifteen Qin family members do?

Qin Feng also nodded, "My grandson, Little Nan, has been getting along quite well with a girl recently, and to my knowledge, that girl resides within the Jiuyan Sect."

"Impressive, truly impressive," Qin Yu felt a twinge of anger deep within.

With Emperor Xuan having played this hand, Qin Yu wanted to take action against her, but he couldn’t make a move lightly.

"Yu’er, there’s no need to think too much about it. If Emperor Xuan wanted to kill our Qin Family members, she would have done so long ago and not dragged it out until now... Moreover, Emperor Xuan indeed has shown favor to our Qin Family," Qin De said.

"A favor? What favor?" Qin Yu asked.

Qin Feng spoke up, "In recent years, the members of our Qin Family who ascended to Yu Yang Star have all faced dangers, including myself and your father. However, every time we were saved by the people from the Jiuyan Sect, and on one occasion it was Emperor Xuan herself who took action. According to the people of the Jiuyan Sect, they’ve been protecting us because of Emperor Xuan’s orders. Of course, initially, they only mentioned Emperor Xuan as a very high-ranking expert in their sect."

"Danger, perhaps Emperor Xuan intentionally sets up some perilous situations," Qin Yu inwardly remained very cautious of Emperor Xuan.

If Emperor Xuan was truly sincere.

Why would she have so many women and even men become Daoist partners to the children of the Qin Family? 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"There might be some, but... I am certain that Emperor Xuan has shown great favor towards our Qin Family," Qin De spoke solemnly, "Yu’er, before we continue, let me tell you something and you will understand."

"Please speak, Father," Qin Yu said.

Qin De explained, "Yu’er, you should be aware that those from the Mortal Realm’s Purple Dark Star who practice cultivation all ascend to Yu Yang Star. And out of every ten who ascend, about half won’t live beyond a hundred years."

"Really?" Qin Yu was astonished. He had never paid much attention to such matters.

Qin Feng nodded and added, "That’s right. When they first ascend, they are but First Level Heavenly Immortals, which on Yu Yang Star essentially makes them the lowest of the low. However, because those who ascend from the Mortal Realm are all elites in their own realm and usually possess some treasures, the ordinary Heavenly Immortals of Yu Yang Star, with their low status, do not have treasures that compare to those brought by the ascending Immortals. Thus, those Immortals who have ascended often fall victim to the murderous intents of others with ulterior motives."

Qin Yu then understood.

"Out of ten, five would die—that was the rough rate, and most followed this pattern. But for so many years, not a single descendant from our Qin Family who has ascended has died!" Qin De emphasized, "Why is our Qin Family so exceptional? It’s because of the protection from the Jiuyan Sect, following the secret command of Emperor Xuan."

"Even some of the dangers our Qin Family faced might have been set by Emperor Xuan, but others... were just normal threats. Other sects, like Qingxu Temple and similar, see half of their ascended members die, while we lose none. By now, you must understand the great favor Emperor Xuan has done us," Qin De looked at Qin Yu.

Qin Yu nodded slowly.

Regardless of what Emperor Xuan ultimately wanted to do, as of now, she had indeed shown favor to the Qin Family.

After all, if not for Emperor Xuan’s protection, whether his father and big brother would still be alive was uncertain.

"Yu’er, that’s why I said there’s no need to discern the truth of Emperor Xuan’s words. She didn’t kill us when you were not around, and now that you have returned, she’s even less likely to kill us. She’s doing this all for a reason. In time... I believe the truth will come to light," Qin De tried to reassure him.

Qin Yu fell silent, contemplating in his heart.

Qin De and Qin Feng exchanged glances but did not disturb Qin Yu.

"Now, if I were to kill Emperor Xuan outright, I would be repaying kindness with enmity, and my father and the others would definitely not agree. But if I don’t kill her... the possibility that Emperor Xuan might kill my father and others remains. What should I do?"

Qin Yu pondered for a moment.

"Even if I killed Emperor Xuan, how should I treat Uncle Feng’s wife? How should I treat the fifteen Daoist partners of my Qin Family’s children?" Qin Yu slowly shook his head, "It seems I cannot act against Emperor Xuan for now... So be it, for the time being."

Qin Yu had made his decision.

"Father, please leave for a while and return soon," Qin Yu said, and then vanished from sight, leaving Qin De and Qin Feng looking at each other, puzzled at what Qin Yu was planning to do.

******

Within the Jiuyan Sect.

Inside a quiet and elegant palace, a place devoid of servants and a residence of Emperor Xuan in the Jiuyan Sect, where outsiders normally wouldn’t dare to enter. Now, only Emperor Xuan and the Jiuyan Sect Master were inside.

Within the palace.

Emperor Xuan stood with her hands clasped behind her back, facing away from the Jiuyan Sect Master, deep in thought.

"Your Majesty," the Jiuyan Sect Master said respectfully, "Regarding the Qin Family..."

But Emperor Xuan cut him off with a casual wave of her sleeve, interrupting the Jiuyan Sect Master’s words, "Go and rest. There is no need for you to concern yourself with anything. All you need to do is follow my orders."

"Yes, Your Majesty," the Jiuyan Sect Master dared not say more and promptly left Emperor Xuan’s residence. Suddenly, a smile appeared on the corner of Emperor Xuan’s lips, "Qin Yu, oh Qin Yu, I wonder how you will break through this barrier I’ve set?"

After speaking, Emperor Xuan took out a Communication Spirit Pearl, "Brother Zong Yan, Qin Yu has made his appearance..."

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