Chapter 370 - When One Journey Ends Another Begins

With nothing but determination to drive her, Lingxin charged at the demonic beast. She showed no fear, she had no reason to show fear. Her life from this point on rested solely on joining the Against the Heavens Sect. 

This demonic beast was nothing more than a rank one demonic beast but for someone, without spiritual qi, it would be difficult for Lingxin to even survive just by running away nevermind actually fighting one head on. 

Lingxin charged forward with no sign of any form or knowledge of wielding a sword. "Ahhh!" Lingxin yelled out, her hopes and dreams were riding on this. The demonic beast looked at her and let out a roar which held spiritual qi in it causing Lingxin to stumble. The demonic beast then used this time to swipe out, smashing its giant paw into the little girl's body sending her flying back. 

Lingxin let out a cry of pain but she would not give up. She did not want to go down so easily. She struggled to her feet, her left arm now hanging to her side. It was obvious it was broken. But surprisingly the girl who was now battered by a single strike from the demonic beast showed no signs of being in pain. She could barely hold the sword in her right hand as she struggled to make her way back to the demonic beast. The determination in her eyes never wavered even with her injuries. 

"Chun'er can I?" Yu Yan looked on nervously. She hated seeing her soon to be adopted daughter being beaten like she was.

"Go ahead. If this continues her determination will falter. Plus she is now your daughter, as a mother you need to comfort her and allow her to grow." Ah Chun said giving Yu Yan a push. 

Yu Yan nodded and disappeared from where she stood only reappearing again in front of Lingxin. Lingxin's eyes began to well up with tears as she looked at Yu Yan. "I failed didn't I? Can I not stay? I do not mind being a slave! I have nowhere else to go..."

Yu Yan looked at the tears streaming down Lingxin's face and smiled softly as she knelt down and gently wiped the little girl's tears away. She healed the little girl's injuries and said warmly: "From this day on you can call me mother."

Lingxin was suddenly pulled into a warm embrace confusing her. As if a dam broke, Lingxin began to cry uncontrollably as she hugged Yu Yan tightly. Yu Yan gently patted the little girl's back as she rocked her back and forth. After some time Lingxin finally calmed down and looked up at Yu Yan and asked. "I can stay here?"

"Mhm. from this day forth you will be my daughter and I will make sure no harm comes to you. I will teach you to cultivate so you can survive in this world. You will learn many things from now on. That is if you are willing to accept me as your mother." Yu Yan said her eyes filled with a bit of anxiousness.

"Mm! Mother!" Lingxin did not hesitate to call out the word mother. She never thought coming here would gain her a new mother. One who was just as warm and caring as her real mother who had passed away. A bright smile formed on Lingxin's lips as she hugged Yu Yan tightly. This brought tears to Yu Yan's eyes as she hugged the small frail girl. 

When the two appeared by Ah Chun's side, Ah Chun smiled and patted Lingxin on the head. "I was once like you. I was a little girl who lost her mother. My mother took me in at around the same age as you and taught me many things. So learn well from Big Sister Yan. She is very kind and caring. So your life will no longer be a bad one. Grow strong and always remember the kindness your mother has given you." 

"Mmm, I promise!" Lingxin said, her eyes turning serious. This made Ah Chun smile. She was happy she could save a girl that was once like herself. 

As the days, months, and years passed, Ah Chun finally decided it was time. The sect was now functioning well on its own and her mother had regained her cultivation and then some. Now she was the strongest in the sect under Ah Chun. When Ah Chun brought up the fact that she would need to leave, Mei Liling did not ask her to stay and said she would watch over the sect for her. 

Ah Chun was leaving everyone behind except for Ning Shen. Her children were all now old enough to be on their own. Even Lingxin and Zhi Fen already had a child of their own. But after so many years of sitting idly, it was time for her to meet up with Misaki and begin her new journey. Where this journey was going to take her she did not know. She only knew that with the man she loved by her side and her big sister who she adored traveling with her, nothing was going to be impossible. 

Ah Chun never expected her life to be as fulfilling as it has been. She had been through a lot and although there were parts she hated, there were also parts she loved. Mainly the loving family she was leaving behind in order to once again journey to become the strongest. She wanted to meet the other girl as well. There was no telling what the girl was like and she worried that she would not get along with her. But from what she saw that one time they met, the girl was very loyal. But there was also a feeling of being drawn to this girl as well.

"Ready?" Ning Shen asked as she interlocked his fingers with Ah Chun's.

"Mhm! I am ready. Once we meet up with Big Sister we can finally leave this world."

To Be continued in Full Dive: Eternal Phantasy...

---Authors Comments---

Although the novel for Ah Chun is ending here, it is because the story continues with her journey with Misaki Mitsu in Full Dive: Eternal Phantasy. It would be hard to keep two novels going when everything would be basically the same. This goes the same for the other novels as well. Full Dive and Phantasia. They will all cross eventually making them one story instead of three. I hope you enjoyed this portion of Ah Chun's adventures as she grew. Look forward to more Chun'er in Full Dive!

Thank you all for reading!