When Earth Awakened, I Became a Sword Saintess

Chapter 210 : Earth Faces Tribulation

Volume 4: Twin Stars Compete

210: Earth Faces Tribulation

Xia Yuyin's chest heaved with deep, heavy breaths.

The Three-Year Agreement was supposed to be the day the Ghost King could cross the Two Realms Gate and come to claim her. Yet who could have imagined that all of this stemmed from the influence of that pale cyan star?

Li Su. That was the star's name.

They weren't in some unimaginable world beyond the Prison Abyss, but right above humanity's heads, watching Earth from the night sky every moment, its rival.

Xia Yuyin couldn't help but instinctively tighten her grip on Jiang Yun's hand, even feeling the urge to wrap her arms around the Ghost King's waist. At this moment, even with her usual composure, Xia Yuyin couldn't control the trembling of her body, the quaking of her soul.

"Your Majesty... are you saying that on the day of our Three-Year marriage agreement, Li Su will wage war against Earth?"

Jiang Yun, however, was one step ahead, wrapping her arm around Xia Yuyin's waist. She glanced back at the Ghost Princess and gestured for her to come over.

The Ghost Princess walked to her mother's side, and Jiang Yun pulled both her and Xia Yuyin into an embrace.

"It will be the beginning of the decisive battle."

Jiang Yun explained, "After the Li Su Star materializes in your universe's space, it will continue to approach Earth. The vast majority of Li Su's powerhouses cannot survive in the vacuum of your cosmos. While Li Su's apex experts possess that capability, they won't venture in alone. But Li Su Star will eventually close to decisive battle distance with Earth. When that happens, the skies of both worlds will merge, forming a vast Sky War Path spanning thousands of miles. At that moment, all of Li Su's powerhouses will descend upon Earth through the Sky War Path."

Xia Yuyin's arm pressed against the Ghost Princess's soft shoulder, while her chest rested against Jiang Yun's equally full, ample bosom. In this moment, they huddled together from the bottom of their hearts, united as one, no longer caring about so-called physical contact.

"Then, when that day comes, can we humans also counterattack Li Su through the Sky War Path?" Xia Yuyin gazed out at the roaring sea of thunderclouds beyond the window, her eyes reflecting the flickering light.

Jiang Yun looked slightly startled, her chest trembling as it brushed against Xia Yuyin's in their shared warmth. "Truly worthy of the descending Immortal Fairy? To speak with such bold vision. But Xia Yuyin, while you may possess such potential, most Xia people have far too poor aptitude. Since the Two Realms Gate opened, the resources and inheritances they've obtained from the Prison Abyss have been too few, too inferior, far less than what Li Su has plundered from the Prison Abyss over the years! The Xia people and other Earth humans progress too slowly, with far too few apex experts. Earth also lacks the means to send large numbers of powerhouses flying through the war path."

"This is the Heavenly Tribulation Earth is about to face. Victory means ascension; defeat means eternal damnation!"

"However, as things stand now, Earth is no match for Li Su at all." Jiang Yun spoke with some dejection. "Earth and the Prison Abyss have been inextricably linked since ancient times. When Earth undergoes its Heavenly Tribulation, the Prison Abyss will surely suffer as well."

"The three other Ghost Kings and I had originally agreed that when the time came, we would wait by the realm gate leading to Lingdu City. Once the Three-Year marriage period arrived and the gate's restrictions lifted, we Four Ghost Kings would immediately rush into Lingdu City. Then, each would rely on their own abilities. Whoever could seize you and bring you back to the Prison Abyss to complete the marriage would receive the descending Immortal Fairy's aid, gaining the power to resist the Heavenly Tribulation and protect our people."

"That is you, Xia Yuyin." As she spoke, Jiang Yun tightened her embrace around Xia Yuyin even more, while looking toward the Ghost Princess. "Liuli, you never believed in the ancient prophecy, but now do you understand? How important your Sister Yuyin is?"

The Ghost Princess understood, of course, but she still felt an indescribable emotion in her heart.

Hearing this, to claim that everything was mere coincidence, that the prophecy was empty nonsense with no connection to Xia Yuyin, well, the Ghost Princess wouldn't believe it, and neither would Xia Yuyin herself.

"Your Majesty, are you asking what abilities I have to help the Prison Abyss withstand the Heavenly Tribulation? Why not tell me now? So I can prepare early." Xia Yuyin asked, pressing close to Jiang Yun's body.

"Well... this is what the prophecy states. One need only marry the descending Immortal Fairy to gain the power to overcome the Heavenly Tribulation. As for the specific ability, the prophecy didn't clarify. Perhaps the heavenly secrets cannot be revealed..." At this point, Jiang Yun's answer became somewhat ambiguous.

Indeed, an ancient prophecy was a sliver of hope granted by heaven, profound and unfathomable, requiring personal comprehension and enlightenment. How could it be stated so clearly?

"Then, Your Majesty, do you know how long after that day it will take for Li Su and Earth to reach decisive battle distance?" Xia Yuyin asked.

"That's difficult for us to predict now. When Li Su Star materializes, I'm sure you Xia people and foreigners can calculate it with your so-called technological methods." Jiang Yun replied.

"I see..." Xia Yuyin nodded thoughtfully, falling into contemplation. "If that's the case... Your Majesty, does the prophecy explicitly state that you must marry the Other Shore Fairy to gain that power to resist the Heavenly Tribulation? From what I've heard of the prophecy's first line, the wording is ambiguous. Though it hints at something, it might not necessarily mean that level of meaning, right?"

"Ancient prophecies are never straightforward in every line. This is the collective interpretation made by we Four Ghost Kings and many Ghost Clan sages based on the prophecy." Jiang Yun said. "One must marry you, make you a wife, to gain the power to overcome the Heavenly Tribulation."

"Xia Yuyin, though the original agreement was that during the Three-Year period, the Four Ghost Kings would come to Lingdu City to contend for you, to see who could win the Fairy and return. But now, since you've come to me, this is heavenly fate, that heaven hasn't abandoned my East Saint Ghost Clan! Xia Yuyin, you now know the full story. Why don't we set the wedding date soon, so we can face the Heavenly Tribulation together? Whether for my clan's sake, or for... us three, mother and daughters."

Jiang Yun certainly wanted to protect her clan, but naturally she had her own personal desires as well.

"Well..." Xia Yuyin was certainly willing to fight Li Su alongside the Ghost King. And, to be honest, she really didn't dislike such a beautiful, mature, and sexy older woman like the Ghost King. As a marriage partner, Xia Yuyin actually quite liked someone like her.

However, marriage was a serious matter after all. While Xia Yuyin had feelings for her, and could even say she felt desire... she didn't want to decide so rashly. No matter what, she should be allowed to consider things thoroughly and gather more comprehensive information before making a decision.

Moreover, Xia Yuyin hadn't seen the prophecy with her own eyes. What if those old codgers of the Ghost Clan had misinterpreted it? When it came to matters concerning herself, Xia Yuyin didn't trust so-called authorities or sages. She trusted herself.

If they had misinterpreted it, it wouldn't be a loss for her to marry this Ghost King sister, but if it delayed the Heavenly Tribulation preparations for Earth and the Prison Abyss, that would be a disaster!

"Your Majesty, can I also see the original ancient prophecy?" Xia Yuyin lifted her head and said solemnly.

"Hmm..." Jiang Yun fell into brief contemplation. Indeed, as the descending Immortal Fairy herself, it was perfectly reasonable for Xia Yuyin to request to see the prophecy. Perhaps she might make some other discoveries at the prophecy site?

Jiang Yun nodded gently. "Of course. If you're not qualified, then no one else in the world would be qualified. However, that is a sacred site guarded and revered by my Ghost Clan for generations. Even I cannot travel there through array teleportation or by flight. That would be great disrespect. One must bathe and purify the body, choose an auspicious day, and make a pilgrimage on foot. Xia Yuyin, allow me to have the elders calculate the date and make preparations, then I will take you there."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Xia Yuyin nodded. For such a sacred site, the Ghost King's approach was indeed appropriate.

"Why thank me?" Jiang Yun gently slid her hand down Xia Yuyin's waist and patted her bottom.

This made Xia Yuyin feel a bit embarrassed, after all, she was embraced together with mother and daughter.

"By the way, Xia Yuyin, I heard earlier that you've been training at a Source Martial Academy in Lingdu City. I have two people here you should meet." Jiang Yun suddenly remembered this and said.

"Two people? What people?" Xia Yuyin asked, puzzled.

"Two women." Jiang Yun replied, her voice warm and intimate.