Episode 21 recap: Shen Li understood the responsibility that Xing Zhi carried.
In the early morning, Shen Li got up and walked out of the courtyard. She saw that breakfast was already prepared, skillfully made by Xing Zhi. She had tasted such exquisite dishes in the mortal world as well. Shen Li carried the breakfast into the room and saw Xing Zhi coming out of a nearby courtyard. Shen Li nodded slightly as a sign of gratitude.
After finishing breakfast, Shen Li wandered around the Western Garden. She often saw Xing Zhi entering and leaving a courtyard, but it wasn't his residence. Shen Li was very curious and couldn't help but walk in. She discovered that there were many memorial tablets inside, with names like Qingye, Luoxing, Guanyue, and Qianji. It turned out to be a place for worshipping ancient divine lords.
When those memorial tablets saw someone entering, they immediately surrounded Shen Li as if they were close to her. One of the tablets named Qianji showed her a past event, a funny incident from when Xing Zhi had just arrived in the immortal realm. It turned out that the young Xing Zhi was quite adorable. Xing Zhi also entered, explaining that most of the higher gods here had experienced unexpected changes in their lives and had now lost their physical and spiritual forms. They had gone through countless trials and tribulations in the mortal realm. If he were to face a similar fate in the future, he would also lose his divine status, his powers, and spells. He would disappear along with the disappearance of the Abyss of Ruin, and it would also bring disaster to the spiritual realm, leading to its downfall.
Upon hearing the reason, Shen Li deeply felt the weight on Xing Zhi's shoulders. It was not only about his own destiny but also related to the thousand-year grand plan of the spiritual race. She couldn't help but advise Xing Zhi to stay alive until the end of his days. Shen Li's words came from the bottom of her heart. She finally understood why You Lan had warned her not to enchant Xing Zhi because he was the only higher god in the immortal realm and it affected the fate of the three realms.
Initially, Shen Li didn't understand the meaning of those words, but now she finally understood! Xing Zhi couldn't help but confess to Shen Li, telling her that he couldn't afford to like her. Shen Li was moved by his words. She had always been frustrated by Xing Zhi's hot-and-cold behavior, and now she understood the reason behind it. Shen Li responded by saying that she would keep her distance in the future and hoped that Xing Zhi wouldn't tease her anymore. Xing Zhi couldn't help but smile at her response.
The Hundred Flowers Banquet was about to begin, and Shen Li went to explore the feast. You Lan introduced her to the peaches and fine wines of the immortal realm. Shen Li confirmed that You Lan was not secretly causing trouble this time, so she picked up a peach and consumed it, followed by a jug of fine wine. Surprisingly, she fell into a deep sleep. The wine of the immortal realm was different from that of the spiritual realm. When Shen Li woke up, she heard the celestial music from the Nine Heavens, indicating that the Hundred Flowers Banquet was about to start.
Shen Li was about to fly to the Nine Heavens when she suddenly encountered numerous large fireballs rushing towards the Western Garden with immense power. Shen Li realized the danger and saw several fireballs landing in the Western Garden, instantly turning it into a sea of fire. It was evident that these fireballs were targeting the courtyards with the memorial tablets. Shen Li understood their importance to her and immediately did everything in her power to protect the courtyards.
Upon witnessing the anomaly, the generals of the immortal realm reported the unexpected attack of unidentified fireballs. Tian Jun immediately led numerous celestial soldiers to provide assistance. Fortunately, Xing Zhi arrived in time. Shen Li single-handedly protected the temple with the memorial tablets. When everyone saw the charred scene in the courtyard, they were amazed. Just as they were concerned about Shen Li's condition, they saw Xing Zhi emerging from the ruins, carrying a heavily injured and unconscious Shen Li in his arms.
Fu Rong had always thought of Shen Li as strong and courageous like a man, but now she saw her weak and motionless, like a fragile bird. After all, Shen Li was a vulnerable woman, even stronger than ordinary women. In front of everyone's gaze, Xing Zhi swiftly carried Shen Li away for treatment. After a few days, You Lan, who owed her life to Shen Li, came to visit her benefactor. She overheard the conversation between Shen Li and Xing Zhi and requested to leave early, not wanting to continue recuperating there. However, Xing Zhi, like a stubborn child, insisted on Shen Li fully recovering before returning.
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