Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl

The universe is vast, teeming with countless beings.

Yet the universe is also small, where they can break through the barriers of time and space, to meet, know, and understand each other.

This is truly a fascinating occurrence.

"In this world, there are always things we want to protect." Ye Wanlan smiled faintly, "For them, we willingly accept the challenge."

"Willingly, without regrets even unto death." Ying Zijin paused, "It seems there's something you don't know, Ah Lan."

"Hmm?" Ye Wanlan looked at her.

"Not long ago, we actually visited Earth 723 once." Ying Zijin nodded slightly, "But at that time, Earth 723 was closed off, and even with the combined power of the three of us, we couldn't enter."

Ye Wanlan's expression became slightly tense.

She thought of what Lan Wanye had told her.

Lan Wanye said that to ensure worlds do not interfere with each other and continue to function normally, the cosmic chaotic power would transform into a World Barrier, blocking those with high power from entering.

Forced entry would only lead to the world collapsing, with billions of beings perishing.

Thus, neither Ying Zijin nor Jun Muqian, nor Si Fqing who was eager to find Ye Wanlan, could force their way in.

They are not powerless against the chaotic forces of the universe, but they cannot sacrifice innocent lives.

This is what separates them from people like Lan Wanye.

"Once closed off, I can't ascertain exactly what's happening on Earth 723." Ying Zijin sighed softly, "The only thing that is certain is that Earth 723 is facing an apocalyptic threat."

Like the Second Holy War she once endured, or the asteroid impact on Earth.

Also like the merger of Eternal Continent and Earth No. 9 that Si Fqing once experienced, causing the world to collapse.

On the eve of an apocalyptic disaster, the world will automatically shut down.

Ye Wanlan whispered, "So that's it."

"Fu Qing and I have both experienced such events, knowing they're extremely perilous." Ying Zijin's voice was light, "Before the matters conclude, we also cannot guarantee we can survive."

In fighting against the apocalyptic threat, their powers are at their peak, and they must shoulder the responsibilities, inevitably leading at the frontline.

At that time, they all faced the prospect of inevitable death, prepared for mutual destruction.

Even Divine Calculation couldn't predict their own futures.

So they could only give their all to protect those around them, and safeguard the land beneath their feet.

Ye Wanlan smiled, "I've never considered the word 'live.'

All her life, she has dedicated herself to the things and people she cherishes and cares about.

She's afraid of death, because if she dies, who will fight for the billions of people of Shenzhou, for the people she loves, for her sister?

Therefore, she cannot die.

"So Fu Qing cannot be at ease." Ying Zijin turned, "I think if I don't speak of it, she might never tell you."

Hearing these words, Ye Wanlan's heart trembled suddenly, "Xiaoqing she..."

She had already seen Si Fqing in the depths of her soul and witnessed her current state.

Matured, sensible, able to handle things independently.

But to become like this, she must have endured pain and suffering.

Only by paying a price unbearable to ordinary people, can one gain stronger power.

"I've done the same thing as you." Ying Zijin had a faint smile, "Coincidentally, Fu Qing and Jun Muqian did the same."

Ye Wanlan took several slow breaths, "What did they... do?"

"Once I fell, Jun Muqian used some method to confirm I was still alive, but due to obstacles, couldn't come to see me, so she sent a fragment of her Divine Soul into me." Ying Zijin said slowly, "Though just a fragment of Divine Soul, it holds immense power, able to save a life at critical moments."

If it weren't for this fragment of Divine Soul from Jun Muqian, even if she returned to Earth No. 22, she would have perished due to several blood extractions.

Ye Wanlan took a deep breath, "Sure enough, so Xiaoqing also..."

"She separated a fragment of Divine Soul, which I and Jun Muqian helped send into Earth 723, allowing the Divine Soul to attach to your body." Ying Zijin said, "At crucial times, it can save your life."

Si Fqing and Jun Muqian, though both very outgoing, are not exactly the same.

Her relationship with Jun Muqian was one of frenemies.

But between Si Fqing and Ye Wanlan, it's close kinship.

Therefore, when doing the same thing, Jun Muqian would openly tell her, "Ying Zijin, I've sacrificed a fragment of my Divine Soul to save you, I love you so much, you'd better think carefully about how to compensate me in the future."

But Si Fqing certainly wouldn't tell Ye Wanlan, as a younger sister, she wouldn't want to worry her sister.

"A missing Divine Soul fragment is very difficult to replace, Fu Qing has still not restored the fragment." Ying Zijin added, "Yet, when she sensed its disappearance, she was joyful."

Ye Wanlan said nothing.

She raised her hand to cover her eyes, with tears seeping through her fingers.

Without Ying Zijin saying anything, she knew why Si Fqing was happy.

Happy because she could finally protect her, happy because her life was saved.

At that time, Lan Wanye was extremely shocked, also because of that Divine Soul fragment from Si Fqing.

Her Xiaoqing was peerless in the world.

"I want to see her." Ye Wanlan's voice fell, "I've wanted to for so long, back in Shenzhou I thought of nothing else daily, yet I can only see her in dreams."

Si Fqing wasn't on Earth 723, her longing couldn't be shared with anyone.

But this longing also became a force sustaining her forward.

When she considered ending her life, thinking of her sister still waiting for her gave her the strength to open her eyes again, awaiting the day she would meet Si Fqing.

Ye Wanlan wiped her tears away, she lifted her head, "Ah Ying, take me to see her."

"We've been held up by some troubles, it truly seems the timing is off." Ying Zijin patted her shoulder, "Hence, I came back first."

Ye Wanlan frowned, "So, where is Xiaoqing now?"

"I enjoy quiet, Jun Muqian enjoys activity." Ying Zijin raised an eyebrow slightly, "Sometimes I'd rather sleep, I can't cooperate with her, but luckily in some matters, Fu Qing and she share quite a dialogue."

Ye Wanlan showed interest, "What matters?"

"The Time Administration Bureau affairs, they decided to infiltrate, I decided not to." Ying Zijin yawned, "Don't know how many branches of the Time Administration Bureau they've dismantled by now, when I came back to find you, they'd already dismantled seven, once they crumbled the remaining two, they would return."

Today, she probably already said all the words of her lifetime.

Tired, she only wanted to retire.