A Girl Dies Every Day in Her Dream Life 277

Chapter 277: Lost Illusions, Senior Sister’s Heart Knot

Inside the Xuangu Ship sailing through the Primordial Chaos.

Luo Xue looked out through the ship’s formations, a thoughtful expression on her face.

The Primordial Chaos outside was a desolate and barren scene, different from what she had seen before. There were no illusions.

Su Yiyao and Ling Ling, however, still couldn’t directly perceive the Primordial Chaos. Even a brief glance caused severe hallucinations, just like during their three hundred years of travel through deep space.

Luo Xue had noticed that she couldn’t see the illusions anymore while traveling through deep space. She had initially thought it was because of deep space itself, but unexpectedly, it was the same in the Primordial Chaos.

What was going on…

Luo Xue pondered, but couldn’t think of anything special, besides the fact that they were now on Xuangu Ship, not Immortal Slaughter.

The fusion of the Eternal Soul of Antiquity and the Eternal Withering Body shouldn’t have caused this…

After the system panel became completely garbled, many strange things had happened to her.

For example, gaining full access to Xuangu Ship without any identity information, the fragmented memories disappearing, replaced by clear images, as if something she should have possessed had returned.

Ling Ling and Su Yiyao also couldn’t understand this, only attributing it to Luo Xue possibly carrying the “gaze” of a god.

As Xuangu Ship continued its journey, Luo Xue suddenly saw an Immortal Slaughter ship heading straight towards them, and her expression changed slightly.

“Is this… Dugu Di’s subordinate?”

No, that wasn’t right…

Immortal Slaughter was indeed Dugu Di’s unique technology, but after Li Guijiao learned it, it wasn’t exclusive anymore.

The remnants of the Great Thousand Worlds could also create Immortal Slaughter ships. Luo Xue had learned this from their previous communication.

And more importantly, all of Dugu Di’s current Immortal Slaughter ships had been corrupted by the otherworldly demon, transformed into grotesque, living creatures, although their appearance was… unpleasant… their combat power had greatly increased. Ordinary Immortal Slaughter ships were no match for them.

This was clearly a normal Immortal Slaughter ship. It approached Xuangu Ship and forced them to stop, but didn’t immediately attack, instead cautiously approaching.

“It seems to be someone from the remnants of the Great Thousand Worlds…”

Luo Xue’s eyes flickered. She had just left Dugu Xue’s isolated world fragment, it was normal for them to be noticed.

The other ship was trying to dock with Xuangu Ship.

There were no communication devices in the Primordial Chaos, so they could only use this primitive method.

If they refused to dock, the other party would attack.

Of course… if this small Immortal Slaughter ship attacked Xuangu Ship, it would be no match.

But there was an awkward problem.

Xuangu Ship didn’t have a docking system…

Luo Xue hadn’t considered this when rebuilding the ship, so even when the other ship approached, they couldn’t dock.

The other ship also seemed to realize this. After Xuangu Ship didn’t respond to their docking request, they stopped approaching, the entire ship flashing with a bright red light, a warning signal.

If Luo Xue didn’t act, they would attack.

Luo Xue didn’t want a conflict with the remnants of the Great Thousand Worlds, so after some thought, she chose a more direct method.

“…I’ll go out and talk.”

Luo Xue sighed, and Ling Ling and Su Yiyao didn’t object.

The Primordial Chaos was dangerous, but Luo Xue had already explored deep space many times without any problems.

Unaffected by illusions and immune to its erosion, entering the Primordial Chaos was like going home for Luo Xue.

Therefore, after a moment of hesitation, Luo Xue activated a teleportation formation and entered the Primordial Chaos alone.

The other party seemed to have some ability to perceive the Primordial Chaos. The moment Luo Xue appeared, the red warning lights disappeared, as if they were shocked.

…Who wouldn’t be shocked?

For a living being to enter the Primordial Chaos directly, they would either be lost in the illusions or transformed into a grotesque monster like an otherworldly demon.

However, the master of this Immortal Slaughter ship was shocked by more than just this.

Bai Zhanying stared at the image transmitted from the formation, a familiar, silver-haired figure standing in the desolate Primordial Chaos, the Little Junior Sister who appeared countless times in her memories.

“Is this formation… also affected by illusions?”

This was Bai Zhanying’s first thought.

Li Guijiao had modified Immortal Slaughter, adding a formation for observing the outside world.

After all, the reason Dugu Di’s Immortal Slaughter ships could navigate the Primordial Chaos was because all the squadron leaders were like Wei, able to perceive the outside world, but the remnants of the Great Thousand Worlds clearly didn’t have such individuals.

Therefore, they could only use Li Guijiao’s ingenious formations as a substitute. Otherwise, they would be blind in the Primordial Chaos.

This formation had also been affected by illusions before, but after several modifications, it hadn’t been a problem for a long time.

But… Little Junior Sister appearing in the Primordial Chaos in the flesh… made Bai Zhanying doubt the formation’s reliability.

However, there was no time to question the formation. Seeing this supposed illusion, Bai Zhanying acted decisively and piloted Immortal Slaughter towards Xuangu Ship, intending to attack.

But before she could, Luo Xue had already landed on Immortal Slaughter and, with a thought, taken control of half of its formations.

Not to mention that Luo Xue now possessed Xuangu Ship, the ancestor of all Immortal Slaughter ships, even before, her understanding of Immortal Slaughter was enough for this, just not so quickly.

Before Bai Zhanying could attack, she found that she had lost control of Immortal Slaughter, and she panicked.

The Primordial Chaos was the most dangerous place, even Sea Crossing Realm experts could be lost here.

But Bai Zhanying quickly calmed down and, using the observation formation again, found that there was no one outside.

Was the illusion gone?

Or… had it already invaded her mind?

Bai Zhanying’s pupils constricted.

Just then, she heard footsteps behind her, although she couldn’t sense any aura, she could clearly hear someone approaching.

Was it an illusion?

Or…

No, it couldn’t be her.

It seemed she was trapped.

Bai Zhanying suddenly felt a sense of relief. The dangers of the Primordial Chaos were unpredictable, and she had always known that she might die here.

Even if it was just an illusion, being able to see Little Junior Sister before her death… wasn’t so bad.

Bai Zhanying slowly turned around, and the Little Junior Sister she saw in the observation formation was right before her.

Seeing this, Bai Zhanying was even more convinced that this was an illusion.

How could someone not age for thousands of years?

This illusion must be using her memories…

Luo Xue stared at Bai Zhanying in Immortal Slaughter, dumbfounded. She hadn’t expected to meet Senior Sister here, but she was even more surprised by Senior Sister’s reaction, a calm acceptance of death, not excitement.

…What was going on?

But Luo Xue quickly realized. It must be the illusions of the Primordial Chaos that made Senior Sister so calm.

“Senior Sister,” Luo Xue said, breaking the awkward silence, “long time no see.”

“Yes, it’s been a long time.” Bai Zhanying’s eyes flickered with a hint of nostalgia and reminiscence, like a dying person’s final memories. “I’m glad… to see you one last time.”

“I…”

Luo Xue wanted to say something.

“Shh,” Bai Zhanying hushed her. “Be quiet, let me finish.”

She turned around, sat down properly, and said softly,

“There are some things… I haven’t had the chance to tell Little Junior Sister, but since you’re… her image, the illusion in my heart, saying it… is also good.”

Luo Xue wanted to explain, but Bai Zhanying continued,

“What happened back then… was my fault. Perhaps from the very beginning, I shouldn’t have hidden your situation, shouldn’t have insisted that Master accept you.”

“I just didn’t want you to leave Falling Flower Peak with Master. She mentioned taking you on a journey, away from the sect, but I insisted on keeping you, I thought you should stay by my side.”

Luo Xue’s expression froze, then softened.

She vaguely understood. Since her convenient mother was so powerful, there was no need to keep her at Falling Flower Peak, a place that held malice towards her.

“And… I also thought Master was a bit… unreliable…” Bai Zhanying murmured. “When she took me on a journey, I was almost captured by a demon cultivator and refined into a cauldron. She slaughtered four or five demonic sects before rescuing me—Master likes to take risks, I was afraid you would be in danger if you left with her.”

Luo Xue twitched her lips. That did sound like something her convenient mother would do.

“Now… I don’t know how my choices affected you, but this is your life… I’m sorry, I made that decision for you.” Bai Zhanying turned slightly, looking at Luo Xue with a gentle expression. “I’ve always wanted to see you one last time, but thinking about the despair of this world, I didn’t want you to come back.”

“It’s fine now, at least this illusion has fulfilled my wish. I suppose the real me… is probably falling through the Primordial Chaos now.”

This was the knot Bai Zhanying couldn’t untie, her deepest regret.

She stood up, tears in her eyes, and reached out, her trembling hand touching Luo Xue’s cheek, gently pinching it.

“This illusion… it’s so real, I can even feel your touch…”

Bai Zhanying whispered, a happy smile on her lips.

“…”

Luo Xue didn’t want to break this farewell, but this was a reunion, not a farewell!

She sighed helplessly, gently held Bai Zhanying’s arm, and said,

“It’s really me, Senior Sister.”

“Hmm?”

Bai Zhanying was stunned that this illusion acted so unexpectedly, then became nervous.

She wasn’t afraid of death, but she didn’t want this illusion to twist her memories of Little Junior Sister.

She still believed that the Luo Xue before her was an illusion.

After all, the dangers of the Primordial Chaos were well-known. Countless powerful cultivators had been lost to its illusions, even after being rescued, some brought back disaster.

This was what Bai Zhanying feared the most.

“I’ve always remembered you, Senior Sister.” Luo Xue looked into Bai Zhanying’s eyes. “Even after all this time… those twelve years were the happiest of my life.”

Before that, it had been endless natural disasters and calamities, and after that, a series of tribulations and disasters.

Only those twelve peaceful years on Falling Flower Peak were the most peaceful days of Luo Xue’s life.

Bai Zhanying froze, her perception of this illusion crumbling. She knew she couldn’t resist it any longer.

So gentle… so comforting… how could she resist?

Luo Xue opened her arms and gently embraced Bai Zhanying.

“Senior Sister, you… will always be my most respected Senior Sister.”

Hearing this, Bai Zhanying slowly closed her eyes, her regrets gone, calmly accepting death’s embrace.

“Senior Sister, Senior Sister?”

Luo Xue looked at the unconscious Bai Zhanying, a little surprised, thinking something was wrong with her body again.

After checking carefully, it seemed she had just fainted, her tense mind collapsing because of Luo Xue’s appearance, and the environment of the Primordial Chaos also contributed, her soul temporarily lost.

Luo Xue scratched the back of her head. This reunion wasn’t what she had expected.

Well, let’s just say Senior Sister fainted from excitement.

“Let’s take Senior Sister back first.”

Luo Xue carried Bai Zhanying on her back, then enveloped her with her own aura.

This would protect Bai Zhanying from the Primordial Chaos, but only temporarily, just long enough to bring her back to Xuangu Ship.

Luo Xue jumped back into the Primordial Chaos, retrieved Immortal Slaughter, and brought Bai Zhanying back to Xuangu Ship.

…

Bai Zhanying slowly opened her eyes and saw two pairs of beautiful eyes staring at her intently.

Seeing that she was awake, they both called out,

“Sister Xue’er/Ah Chou, Senior Sister is awake!”

Senior Sister… the only ones who called her that were the disciples from Falling Flower Peak… but the Peerless Summit Sect had been destroyed about a thousand years ago, the only one left who would call her Senior Sister was Li Guijiao… wait, there was one more.

“Here.”

A silver-haired figure appeared before her, holding a bowl.

“Senior Sister, you’re awake? Here, drink this medicine first.”