Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er cautiously moved along the winding path. The sound of their steps echoed in the silent mountains and forests, as if it were the only sound in this mysterious world.
As they walked further, the trees around them grew denser, and sunlight filtered through the gaps between the leaves, casting dappled shadows. A gentle breeze blew by, bringing a refreshing scent.
Suddenly, a melodious flute sound echoed, its tune ethereal as if coming from a fairyland. Everyone was startled and followed the sound's direction. They saw an elderly man in ancient costume sitting cross-legged, playing the flute on an empty lot. The old man seemed to be surrounded by a faint glow, and the surrounding flowers and grasses swayed gently to the music of the flute.
Mo Wenjie's heart was startled, feeling that the old man was definitely not an ordinary person. He went up and respectfully bowed and said: "My junior intruded, not knowing if the elder is practicing here." The old man stopped playing the flute, slowly opened his eyes, and looked at everyone like electricity. "Young man, are you the person with a chance to come here?" Mo Wenjie was puzzled. The old man smiled without speaking, raised his hand, and a stone door appeared in front of them.
"There are treasures and dangers behind this door. If you wish to explore, go ahead." Huang Ling'er was eager to try, pulling Mo Wenjie towards the door. Although Mo Wenjie hesitated a bit, he didn't want to miss the opportunity. As they stepped through the stone door, a powerful force surged towards them, and everyone hurriedly mobilized their internal energy to resist. What was hidden behind the stone door could only be discovered through further exploration.
When Mo Wenjie and the other women - Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yuru, Xiao Ayun, Ding Yan, Tuo Yingying, Qin Xiaodie, and Cao Chunling - saw the treasure, they all stared in disbelief. This was too incredible! It was actually the Kunlun Mirror!
It was said that in the Kunlun Palace of the nine heavens of Kunlun, there was a miraculous mirror. This mirror originally belonged to the Western King Mother and was engraved with Taiyi Xuanwen, which possesses the divine power to communicate between heaven and earth, as well as to break through the gaps in time and space. However, during the Peach Festival Banquet for the birthday of the Western King Mother, the mirror was stolen and its whereabouts were unknown thereafter. Although it had once been reincarnated as Wu Yituo, there had been no trace of the treasure's whereabouts since Wu Yituo's journey westward.
Mo Wenjie's eyes widened, and he fixed them tightly on the Kunlun Mirror before him, which was emitting a mysterious glow. His heart was tossed by waves of shock. Huang Ling'er beside him looked equally startled, her small mouth slightly agape as if she wanted to say something, but the stunning scene left her momentarily at a loss for words.
Jiang Yuru and Xiao Ayun looked at each other, both seeing deep doubts and misunderstandings in each other's eyes. They had thought that the Kunlun Mirror was only a legend among humans, but they never expected it to be actually present here!
Ding Yan clenched her fists tightly, furrowed her brows, and muttered to herself, "What is happening? Isn't the Kunlun Mirror supposed to be in the mortal world? How could it appear here...?" As she spoke, she shook her head, as if struggling to accept this reality.
Tuobaying Yingying seemed relatively composed, silently gazing at the Kunlun Mirror, contemplating the secrets it might hold. Meanwhile, Qin Xiaodie and Cao Chunling had been so frightened that their faces had turned pale, and they instinctively retreated backward.
For a moment, everyone was silent. Each person's mind raced with countless thoughts. This sudden discovery left them in a state of confusion, and also made them question the long-standing legends - were the legends about the Kunlun Mirror that people had always believed actually wrong? Or was there an unseen force that brought it here?
Just as everyone was stunned, Mo Wenjie recovered first. He took a deep breath and slowly approached the Kunlun Mirror. With each step closer, he could feel the powerful spiritual energy pulsating even more intensely. As his hand was about to touch the mirror, suddenly a surge of electrical force struck him, propelling him backward violently.
Huang Ling'er hurried over to help Mo Wenjie up, worriedly asking, "Wenjie, are you all right?" Mo Wenjie shook his head, his eyes filled with determination, "I must uncover the secrets behind this mirror."
At this moment, the elderly man in ancient costume once again appeared. He looked at the group and smiled slightly, saying, "This mirror is not an ordinary Kunlun Mirror, but a projection of it. The real Kunlun Mirror is hidden in a mysterious place, and this projection is used to test those with destiny."
Upon hearing this, everyone realized what he meant. Mo Wenjie stood up, bowed respectfully to the old man, and asked: "How can we find the real Kunlun Mirror?" The old man pointed to a peak far away, shrouded in clouds and mist. "The answer lies there. However, there are many dangers along the way. You must be well prepared."
The old man pointed towards the west and slowly said, "The real Kunlun Mirror is atop that snowy mountain." The group looked in the direction he pointed, and saw a majestic snow-covered mountain towering into the clouds, its summit enveloped in mist, resembling a fairyland.
Mo Wenjie and the others decided to set off immediately to find the Kunlun Mirror. They followed a winding mountain path, encountering numerous difficult obstacles along the way. The wind howled and the snowstorm raged, making the slippery road even harder for them to traverse.
However, Mo Wenjie and the others did not give up. They supported each other, taking one step at a time towards the summit of the snowy mountain. Finally, after several days of arduous journey, they arrived at the top of the snowy mountain.
Upon the towering peak shrouded in clouds and mist, they finally discovered an ancient temple hidden amidst the dust of time. The temple stood there like a long-sleeping giant beast, statically upright, exuding an aura of mystery and majesty.
As they stepped into the temple, a sense of ancient and serious atmosphere enveloped them. The interior of the temple was dimly lit, with a faint fragrance of sandalwood. In the center of the main hall, a tall and majestic statue looked down upon them, inspiring reverence in their hearts.
However, what drew their attention most was the massive mirror standing on the altar. The mirror was filled with strange and mysterious light, as if containing endless secrets and power. Its frame was intricately carved, adorned with ancient and obscure runes that seemed to tell tales of an unknown era from long ago.
After a careful examination, they joyfully confirmed that the enormous mirror before them was indeed the Kunlun Mirror they had searched for through countless hardships. The legendary Kunlun Mirror possesses magical power that can cross time and space, enabling it to perceive the past and future. Now, it stood before them in reality, filling them with excitement.
Mo Wenjie and the other women couldn't take their eyes off the Kunlun Mirror, which was emitting a mysterious glow. They felt an indescribable complex emotion in their hearts. It was as if numerous emotions were intertwined together, making it difficult for them to express accurately in words.
There was awe, as this legendary artifact was actually present before them; surprise, as it was not easy to witness such a precious treasure with their own eyes; and unforeseen circumstances, they never imagined meeting the Kunlun Mirror in such a setting; even unexpected surprises, all their previous conjectures and speculations were shattered at this moment.
At this moment, whether it was Mo Wenjie or Huang Ling'er and the others, their expressions were so rich and varied. They wide-eyed, their mouths slightly open as if they wanted to say something, but in the end, they couldn't manage a word. Perhaps any words would have seemed too pale and inadequate to capture the shock and excitement they felt deep within.
Mo Wenjie's eyes were wide open, fixed on the Kunlun Mirror as if he wanted to see right through it. Time passed one second at a time, and he stood there motionless, deep in thought.
After a while, he suddenly lifted his hand and forcefully covered his forehead. His face lit up with enlightenment: "Ah! I finally understand!"
After long hours of observation and contemplation, Mo Wenjie gradually formulated an answer in his heart—the mysterious and ancient Kunlun Mirror was very likely left here by the Empress Mother. The purpose was clear—it was to protect the surging Tianhe River that stretched across the sky.
It is well-known that every July 7th, the Cowherd will bring his children across the Milky Way to meet Weaver Girl. However, the Empress Mother does not wish for this to happen, as she wants to block this love affair and prevent the two from ever reuniting. Therefore, she left the all-powerful Kunlun Mirror here, using its mysterious powers to protect the Milky Way and serve as an invincible barrier.
Mo Wenjie turned to look at his companions, determination shining in his eyes. "Now that we have found the Kunlun Mirror, perhaps we can change the fate of Niulang and Zhinü." The group were all surprised, but quickly nodded in agreement.
Mo Wenjie stepped forward and attempted to use his spiritual power to disrupt the restrictions on the Kunlun Mirror. Suddenly, the sky was darkened by thick clouds, and a solemn female voice echoed: "You mere mortals, do not dare to try and disrupt the arrangements of the Palace Mother." It was the Empress Mother who had sensed the disturbance and come to stop them.
Mo Wenjie replied without fear, "Empress Mother, Niulang and Zhinü love each other deeply. Why don't you grant them happiness?" The Empress Mother coldly snorted, "Love between humans and gods goes against the laws of heaven."
Just as the standoff was about to escalate, Huang Ling'er stepped forward: "Empress Mother, true love should not be bound. If you agree, we are willing to use our own cultivation to fill the loopholes in the rules." The Empress Mother heard this and her heart stirred.
After pondering for a long time, the Empress Mother heaved a deep sigh, "Very well, considering your courage and dedication to love, I will give you a chance. If you pass the test, it may be possible for me to take back the Kunlun Mirror. But if you do not pass, do not mention this matter again."
And with that, the Kunlun Mirror's light flashed, disappearing into thin air.
The Empress Mother continued: "Continue your search for the Kunlun Mirror. If you find it, you win, and I will take it. If you don't find it, you lose, and never speak of this again. If you ever bring it up again, I am not opposed to erasing your existence. Weigh this well—if you give up this opportunity, then do not mention it again!"
