activa-t Chapter 187 Divine Punishment Mission
Chapter 187 Divine Punishment Mission
As the beeping sound rang out, the G1 interface was instantly plunged into darkness.
In an instant, a completely new parallel universe split off from the interface.
When this parallel universe was born, the original universe seemed to be paused, and all the mission takers in the G1 interface throughout the ages were drawn into this mysterious parallel universe.
Ning Ci, Yuwen Li, and Chu Qiaoling, who were in the original interface, were all transported to a parallel universe in the G1 interface.
Ning Qianyun in the primordial realm was not spared either, and was also sent back to this time and space.
In addition, Yin Yuyao, Ning Yuyuan, Chu Yanxi, and Chu Chenxiao, who were still in the G1 interface, were also teleported to this parallel world.
The eight mission participants briefly met in a time-space rift. Coming from different dynasties and years, they looked at each other, and a sense of tension and doubt filled the air.
Ning Ci had a gentle and beautiful face, with clear and bright eyes like autumn water, radiating a kind and gentle light. Her figure was graceful yet dignified, and her black hair was neatly tied up. Her temperament was as elegant and serene as an orchid in a secluded valley.
Yuwen Li has exquisite and beautiful features. Her eyebrows are slightly raised, and her eyes are deep and bright. Her eyes are lively and intelligent. Her lips are naturally red without any makeup. She has a tall and slender figure. Every move she makes exudes a confident and elegant mature woman's temperament. Her aura is strong but not sharp.
Yin Yuyao was slender and delicate, with a beautiful oval face, eyebrows like distant mountains, and red and swollen eyes that could not hide her charming and touching appearance. Her expression carried a touch of pitiful sadness, and her long black hair was casually draped over her shoulders, adding to her pitiful charm.
Ning Yuyuan's round face exudes youthful vigor, her large, bright eyes sparkle with curiosity and liveliness, her lips are slightly upturned with a touch of playfulness, and her shoulder-length short hair is neat and tidy. Her whole person is full of lively and innocent charm.
Chu Qiaoling had a resolute face, sharp and dignified eyes. Time had left its mark of composure and wisdom on her face. She was tall and straight, and although her clothes were not gorgeous, they were neat and elegant. Every gesture she made exuded the demeanor and bearing of an emperor.
Chu Yanxi has a somewhat heroic appearance, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes that reveal decisiveness and resolve. Her long hair is tied up, making her look capable and unrestrained, and her temperament is aloof with a touch of mystery.
Chu Chenxiao's young and immature face possessed a composure beyond his years. He had a high, straight nose, a slightly thin lower lip, and a lithe figure. The brocade robe he wore further accentuated his noble status, and he exuded an aura of a rising emperor.
Ning Qianyun's features bear some resemblance to Ning Ci's, but she possesses a greater sense of composure honed by life's experiences. Her gaze is gentle yet firm, her face beautiful, and her demeanor elegant. Her long hair is styled in an updo, and her clothing is simple yet neat and appropriate, exuding the grace of a well-bred lady.
Before the crowd could exchange pleasantries or express their astonishment at the scene before them, a cold and emotionless voice suddenly rang in their ears.
"You have violated the rules of the Primordial Realm by trespassing into the Chaos Realm and stealing the Chaos Spirit Orb. The Supreme God will create a new parallel universe in the G1 interface, and you will all be sent to that universe. You may return to your original universe only after completing the punishment mission."
The crowd looked at each other, their faces filled with astonishment.
Ning Yuyuan, always outspoken, broke the silence first, loudly questioning, "What exactly is going on? What is the Chaos Realm? What is the Chaos Spirit Orb? When did we do such a thing?"
However, Tianyin ignored her series of questions, leaving only a deathly silence, which made everyone's unease even stronger.
Chu Chenxiao, the one who stole the Chaos Spirit Pearl, and Chu Yanxi, the only person in the know and the beneficiary, were both somewhat stunned.
Ning Yuyuan didn't notice the awkwardness between the two. When her gaze fell on Ning Ci, she couldn't help but widen her eyes in disbelief, and her voice softened involuntarily: "Grandmother? Is it really you?"
It's no wonder she was so suspicious; Ning Ci was very young at the moment, and she had only seen his face in portraits.
Upon hearing Ning Yuyuan's words, everyone turned their gaze to Ning Ci.
The beautiful, gentle woman before him, who resembled a saint or goddess, was Ning Ci? Was she also a mission participant? Chu Chenxiao was stunned by Ning Ci's appearance, his heart filled with doubt.
Yuwen Li left the G1 interface quite early and knew nothing about what happened afterward. Here, she only knew Ning Ci and Yin Yuyao, and was even more unaware of the relationship between Ning Ci and Ning Yuyuan.
She looked at Ning Ci with a hint of curiosity and asked, "Ning Ci, is this your granddaughter?"
Hearing this affectionate address, Chu Chenxiao blinked, secretly wondering: Could this be Ning Ci's friend—Yuwen Li? She's so beautiful, the kind of captivating mature beauty that makes one's heart flutter. Her gaze was almost unable to leave Yuwen Li.
Seeing Chu Chenxiao's expression, Chu Yanxi found it somewhat amusing and said softly, "It seems that Xiao'er really has no resistance to beauties."
Chu Chenxiao then came to his senses and, seeing Chu Yanxi's teasing look, said somewhat embarrassedly, "Everyone has a love for beauty, so please don't make fun of me, Mother."
As soon as Chu Chenxiao finished speaking, Chu Qiaoling looked at Chu Yanxi in surprise and asked, "Xi'er, is this your child?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Qianyun slowly shifted her gaze from Rong Chao and the others to Ye Chao and the others.
Since leaving the G1 interface, she has been trapped in the Metaverse for a long time. Because the time flow in the Metaverse and the G1 interface is different, she has no idea what time it is in the current night.
Seeing so many familiar faces at first glance, I was a little overwhelmed.
Here are her mother in Rongchao, elders who are like mothers to her, and her mother in name only; there are also her mother, sister and niece in Yechao.
Ning Yuyuan was the only person she didn't know, but for some reason, she felt a strange sense of familiarity with Ning Yuyuan. Perhaps it was because she was Ning Ci's granddaughter, and that blood-related kinship made her feel a sense of warmth.
Just as Ning Ci was about to answer Ning Yuyuan's question, he was interrupted by Yuwen Li's inquiry. Just as he was about to respond to Yuwen Li, his attention was drawn to the conversation between Chu Chenxiao and the others.
She has an easygoing personality. Although the situation before her left her somewhat bewildered, she decided to make the best of it. Besides, there were many people she cared about and knew well here, including her close friends, daughter, and granddaughter, which made her feel incredibly happy.
She looked around at everyone, her gaze gentle as water, and finally settled on Yin Yuyao, saying softly, "Yao, you've lost weight."
Yin Yuyao was already in tears when she saw everyone, and hearing Ning Ci's words, she was overcome with grief.
Seeing this, Ning Ci and Yuwen Li quickly went to her side and skillfully comforted her, one on each side.
Chu Yanxi and Chu Qiaoling's attention was also drawn to the three of them. They knew Yin Yuyao, but were not very familiar with the other two. However, they could guess their identities from their actions.
For a moment, the spacetime rift became exceptionally quiet.
Ning Qianyun stood in the middle of the crowd. As a key figure connecting the two dynasties, she began to explain to everyone.
She first looked at Ning Ci and the others from Rongchao, her tone tinged with emotion: "Mother, Aunt, Empress Dowager, these are people from Yechao. Yechao is a new dynasty established after the fall of Rongchao."
Then, she introduced them one by one: "This is Chu Qiaoling, the founding emperor of the Night Dynasty, and also my mother in the Night Dynasty. This is Chu Yanxi, the second emperor of the Night Dynasty, and my elder sister in the Night Dynasty. This youngest one is Chu Chenxiao, the new emperor of the Night Dynasty, and my niece. Mother should know them all."
After introducing the people from Yechao, Ning Qianyun turned her gaze to Chu Qiaoling and the others, and said with a smile, "Mother, sister, and Xiao'er, you don't know that I am from Rongchao. Due to some reasons, I became Xixi's host, and thus gained many relatives."
Chu Qiaoling and Chu Yanxi were indeed completely unaware of this, but Chu Chenxiao understood in her heart. However, she did not speak and listened quietly to Ning Qianyun's account.
Ning Qianyun continued to introduce everyone: "This is my mother, Ning Ci, in the Rong Dynasty. This is Yuwen Li, whom I consider an elder in the Rong Dynasty; I call her Aunt. As for the Empress Dowager, you all know her; I am her daughter."
After this introduction, the people from Rongchao and Yechao had a basic understanding of each other.
Only Ning Yu stood aside, watching everyone with curiosity.
She only knew Ning Ci, Yin Yuyao, and Chu Chenxiao. It was only through Ning Qianyun's introduction that she learned the identities of the others.
It turns out that the beautiful woman beside my grandmother was actually my grandmother's dearest friend.
The two dashing women beside Chu Chenxiao were actually the two former emperors of the Night Dynasty.
What surprised her most was that the beautiful woman who introduced the situation to everyone was actually her maternal grandmother's daughter, the aunt who only existed in her memory.
She was shocked to learn that her aunt had different life experiences in two different dynasties.
Seeing that everyone was gradually getting to know her, Ning Qianyun turned her gaze to Ning Yuyuan, her eyes softening, "You are my mother's granddaughter? Then you are my niece."
After saying that, she gently took Ning Yuyuan's hand, looked at it carefully, and her eyes were full of tenderness.
Ning Yuyuan tilted her head slightly, looking at Ning Qianyun with curiosity and affection in her eyes. "Aunt, all of this is so wonderful. I never thought there would be such a day, to be able to meet you and Grandmother, and to meet so many people I've never met before."
Yin Yuyao had gradually calmed down. She gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar faces around her, and sighed, "Although the world changes and dynasties rise and fall, the friendship between us has never changed. To meet again in this parallel universe is a blessing from fate."
Yuwen Li gently patted Yin Yuyao's shoulder and said with a smile, "Yes, Ayao. We have gone through many twists and turns, but we have still been able to reunite. In the days to come, we must support each other and overcome difficulties together."
Ning Ci nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Ning Yuyuan. She asked, "How have you been since I left, Yuyuan? How are your parents?"
Upon hearing her grandmother's question, Ning Yuyuan's eyes reddened slightly, and she said softly, "Grandmother, after you left, I was initially very unsettled and often confided my feelings to your portrait at night. My parents... also missed you very much. However, the world is unpredictable, and later our family encountered some misfortunes. Fortunately, everything has gradually calmed down. Now that I can see you here, Grandmother, I feel as if I am in a dream."
Ning Ci felt a pang of pain in her heart. She raised her hand and gently stroked Ning Yuyuan's cheek, her eyes filled with tenderness. "It's Grandma's fault for not being able to stay by your side. From now on, with Grandma here, I will never let you suffer again."
Seeing this, Yin Yuyao stepped forward and took Ning Ci and Ning Yuyuan's hands, saying softly, "The past is the past. It must be a blessing from heaven that our family can be together in this parallel universe. Let's cherish the present and face everything unknown together."
Yuwen Li nodded in agreement, "Ayao is right. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are in this parallel universe, as long as we work together, we will definitely find a way out."
Ning Ci nodded before replying to Yuwen Li, "Many things happened after I left the palace, and I will tell you about them slowly in the future. It's so good to see you all alive and well now."
Yuwen Li's eyes reddened slightly. She gently patted Ning Ci's shoulder and said with emotion, "Yes, Ci, I thought those days would be our last goodbye. I never thought we would meet again. You must have suffered a lot along the way. With me here, I will never let you face things alone again."
Yin Yuyao stepped forward and took Ning Ci's hand. "Ci, those difficult past events are over. From now on, we will move forward hand in hand. Although this parallel universe is unfamiliar, as long as we are together, there is nothing to be afraid of."
Ning Cihui grasped Yin Yuyao's hand and nodded slightly, his eyes filled with determination.
At this moment, the heavenly music rang out again.
"The new parallel universe will be divided into three dynasties: Ruifeng Dynasty, Jinglan Dynasty, and Zhaoxi Dynasty. Yin Yuyao, Ning Ci, and Yuwen Li will go to Ruifeng Dynasty, Ning Qianyun, Chu Qiaoling, and Chu Yanxi will go to Jinglan Dynasty, and Chu Chenxiao and Ning Yuyuan will go to Zhaoxi Dynasty."
The newly generated parallel universe, though intricately connected to the original universe, is not entirely the same.
The original timeline presented a pattern of several major powers standing side by side, with smaller countries coexisting peacefully. Among the major powers, the Ye Dynasty, Chi Dynasty, Qian Dynasty, Bianlian Kingdom, and Hanwei Kingdom were the most powerful, while among the smaller countries, Li, Yan, Zhao, Wei, and Yun were the most well-known.
However, in this new parallel universe, only three countries exist: Ruifeng Dynasty, Jinglan Dynasty, and Zhaoxi Dynasty.
The eight mission participants will be randomly assigned to these three different dynasties.
Despite the change of dynasties, people's appearances remain as familiar as they were in the original timeline.
People like Xu Qian still exist in this time and space, but they have lost their memories and, like the mission takers, are randomly scattered across three dynasties.
Indeed, the many differences between this new time and space and the old world can only be understood by these eight people through gradual exploration and careful appreciation in the days to come.
At this moment, after announcing everyone's whereabouts, the mysterious celestial voice vanished instantly, as if it had never existed.
Silence fell again, and no sound came from the surroundings, as if everything that had just happened was just a dream. The eight people were left looking at each other, facing the unknown road ahead.