Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 155[Vol. 6] - The Mysterious Pivot

[Vol. 6] Chapter 155: The Mysterious Pivot

“Talk in private?”

Violet couldn’t help but look a little puzzled.

“Why does this feel oddly familiar… Can’t you just say whatever it is here?”

Yanzi smiled, her tone polite yet carefully measured.

“As someone indebted to you, I wouldn’t normally go against your wishes. But what I’m about to say might not be something you’d want too many people to hear. So…”

“…?”

Exchanging a subtle glance with Hen, Violet hesitated briefly before standing up and heading toward the shaded forest beyond the camp.

“Come with me.”

They didn’t go far, just far enough for the thick trees to completely obscure the view of the camp. Once they reached a suitably secluded spot, Violet stopped and turned to face Yanzi, who had followed closely behind.

“Buzz~”

With a casual wave of her hand, Violet conjured a faint golden barrier around them, cutting off any sound or external detection.

“Let’s hope what you’re about to say is worth the trouble. Otherwise, I might get annoyed.”

“Heh, I won’t disappoint you,” Yanzi replied confidently, unfazed by Violet’s mildly threatening tone.

However, now that they were alone, Yanzi’s barely concealed excitement grew more evident, though it seemed to be tempered by hesitation. She remained silent for a moment before her gaze landed on the fox-shaped jade pendant hanging at Violet’s waist.

Her voice carried a hint of significance as she remarked, “When we last met… it seemed Miss Violet wasn’t wearing that.”

“?”

Violet raised an eyebrow, then nodded slightly.

“You’re quite observant. But how I choose to dress is my own business, don’t you think?”

“Of course, it’s your choice,” Yanzi replied, her gaze lingering on the fox-shaped pendant. “It’s just that this unique design reminds me of someone I once knew… Miss Violet, may I ask how you came to possess it?”

Then, the swallowtail-braided girl shifted her tone.

“Or perhaps… it has always been yours?”

“…You brought me out here just to ask that? What is this, an interrogation? What reason do I have to answer your questions?”

Sensing Violet’s displeasure, Yanzi’s face turned pale with alarm. She quickly bowed again, apologizing profusely.

“No, no! I didn’t mean to interrogate you! I… I’m just so excited that I got carried away. I didn’t know how to properly start the conversation. My apologies…”

“…Enough of that. Tell me your true intention. I dislike this roundabout prying.”

“Ah… as straightforward as ever. That’s exactly as I imagined,” Yanzi remarked with a nervous laugh before steadying herself. Taking a deep breath, she spoke boldly.

“Miss Violet, you are the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden], aren’t you? Or… should I call you by your name, Miss Dawn?”

Silence.

Violet’s silver-blue eyes deepened, reflecting an almost unfathomable light. Yet she didn’t seem particularly shocked or panicked. Instead, her expression remained cold and neutral as she responded with a question of her own.

“What makes you think that?”

Seeing that Violet didn’t outright deny it or react with hostility, Yanzi exhaled in relief and quickly elaborated.

“My reasoning is based on several factors. First… do you remember the name [Xuan Shu]?”

“Xuan Shu… Xuan Shu…”

Violet paused. That name was familiar, she *had* come across it before.

Previously, on Peach Blossom Peak, to express gratitude for Violet’s repeated assistance, the Peach Blossom Sage gifted her several ancient tomes from her personal collection. These were far older than the [Spirit Veil Quest for Immortality] and were rare artifacts passed down from the previous civilization.

The collection included comprehensive diagrams of ancient mechanisms, biographies detailing the secret history of an era before the demons and evil spirits invasion, and records of renowned figures and legendary beasts from that time. Among them was a mention of [Xuan Shu].

Yes, [Xuan Shu] was a real *person*.

She was a woman, though her age and exact level of power remain unknown. She served as the head of the [Yin-Yang Division] within the [Alliance of All Nations], one of the three great powers of the [Ancient Spirit Realm] a thousand years ago.

She was also its last head. After her tenure, the [Yin-Yang Division] was destroyed in the fires of the demons and evil spirits invasion.

Unlike today’s re-established [Yin-Yang Division] in the Four Nations of the [Ancient Spirit Realm], the original [Yin-Yang Division] was not a combat unit. It focused purely on calculating and predicting celestial events, natural disasters like earthquakes and floods, and other catastrophes. These predictions allowed the Alliance to prepare in advance while delegating disaster response to other departments.

In essence, it was a support-oriented institution.

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Because of its singular focus and its mastery of countless ancient calculation techniques, passed down through the ages, the [Yin-Yang Division] of the Alliance was far superior to today’s counterparts in predicting future events. Its top experts were said to rival figures like the [One-Eyed Diviner], whom Violet encountered during her time in the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild.

As the last head of the [Yin-Yang Division], Xuan Shu proposed the radical concept of “ending destruction with destruction” and predicted the advent of the demons and evil spirits invasion. Her foresight gave the [Ancient Spirit Realm] enough time to prepare, preserving a remnant of its civilization.

Though most of this history was buried with the collapse of the previous civilization, a few survivors and ancient texts still preserved the memory of a powerful individual known as the [Child of Heaven’s Will]. It was from these rare sources that Violet first learned of her name.

Many of Xuan Shu’s teachings were passed down to this era, forming the foundation of modern divination techniques.

To put it dramatically, Xuan Shu might be considered the foremother of divination in the [Ancient Spirit Realm] over the past millennium.

While Violet recalled all this information internally, she maintained her outward composure, showing no hint of her thoughts.

“I’ve heard of it. And then?”

Yanzi fixed her gaze intently on the black-haired girl before her, then quickly adopted a respectful demeanor.

“My Lady, I am Xuan Shu.”

Violet’s heart skipped a beat.

It wasn’t just the seemingly outlandish claim that startled her, like someone declaring, “I am your child, send me money!”, but also the sudden change in how Yanzi addressed her.

The term “My Lady” was one Violet had only heard once before, during her encounter with Ming Lan of the Spirit Veil Tribe in the Holy Empire. It seemed to be a specific term of address reserved for those close to the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden], [Dawn]. Yanzi was subtly using this term to establish her own identity while simultaneously testing Violet’s response to see if she truly was the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden].

“…”

This girl might appear young and innocent on the surface, but her cunning was far deeper than it seemed. If Violet truly weren’t the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden] and had merely stumbled upon the [Spirit Fox Pendant] by chance, Yanzi’s probing might have easily caused her to slip up.

Moreover, the [Power of Origin] representing [Existence], which had been divided among the three girls earlier, had clearly been dominated by Yanzi’s share. Her presence was tenfold that of the other two prodigious girls combined, an impossible feat for an ordinary teenager.

Perhaps she wasn’t joking. Perhaps… she was telling the truth.

“I see… So you witnessed everything that happened in the temple. You allowed yourself to be captured by [Nameless] on purpose, didn’t you?”

Yanzi flinched, her expression filled with alarm as she hurriedly lowered her head in deference.

“Miss Dawn, Xuan Shu had no intention of deceiving you! It was merely an act of necessity!”

“The shock I felt at that moment is beyond words. I never imagined that in my lifetime, I would see you again with my own eyes, even in such a way!”

“You have no idea, my lady. It wasn’t just me, but when the demonic invasion was nearing its end and the young lady still hadn’t returned, many people believed that you had already perished. We, we…”