Nangong Ximeng, first meeting

NanGong XiMeng sat quietly and elegantly before her vanity, looking graceful and luxurious.

Behind her, two maidens were adjusting her clothes and applying her makeup.

Even without any makeup, she was already a beauty of this world; with just a touch of youthful rouge, she looked even more charming.

Servants moved in and out of the palace, holding various gold hairpins and jade ornaments, all sparkling with jewels.

Long skirts and Daoist robes, all alluring and beautiful, were there for NanGong XiMeng to choose from.

"Young Miss, today is the day the Prodigy Gathering begins. Should you dress more grandly?" the maiden beside her asked for her opinion.

"This Nine-Star Seven-Colored Saint Immortal Robe was woven by the Fairy of Guanghan after spending ten thousand years of effort. It is dignified yet beautiful. Young Miss, how about this one?"

Another maiden pointed to a dignified, luxurious immortal robe with an otherworldly aura and said.

NanGong XiMeng shook her head and said softly, "I don't really like complicated things. Let's keep it simple."

The two maidens exchanged a look and smiled helplessly; Young Miss's personality was still the same.

The two maidens helped her change into a cyan long skirt with an elegant, muted color. Her dark, smooth hair was coiled up into a bun and secured with a dark gold jade hairpin with a subtle luster.

Her facial makeup was also very simple; they only applied a little blush to both sides of her cheeks to give her a rosy glow.

Her natural beauty could not be hidden.

She didn't need to deliberately dress up; she was born beautiful and moving.

The light makeup, like adding flowers to brocade, set off her noble temperament without overshadowing her natural beauty; it could simply be described as perfect.

Once finished, the beauty in the bronze mirror, with her graceful figure and peach-blossom-like face, looked serene and beautiful.

The two maidens were also beauties of the world, but in front of her, they appeared ordinary, like green leaves serving as a foil.

Finally, NanGong XiMeng picked up a purple veil as thin as a cicada's wing and half-covered her face.

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, her expression was a bit dazed. What exactly did that prophecy mean?

With a muffled boom, a massive pressure instantly spread throughout the Tiandao Sect, causing even NanGong XiMeng's veil to sway slightly.

Her calm expression changed, and she was somewhat confused.

"A Hunyuan existence has descended. What is going on!"

NanGong XiMeng extended her Divine Sense and looked towards the source of the fluctuation. She saw a Dragon girl following behind a young man, walking slowly through the Tiandao Academy.

When her Divine Sense saw the young man's face, NanGong XiMeng's expression was somewhat surprised.

She had seen countless Young Masters from noble families, princes from immortal dynasties, and saints from Sects. While not necessarily peerless, they were all handsome.

But compared to the person before her, it was like the difference between clouds and mud; they paled in comparison to him.

Thump... Thump... Thump...

She clearly felt her own heartbeat, fluttering in a way she had never experienced before, beating much faster than usual. This inexplicable feeling caused a slight change in her lovely face.

Her calm face held a smile.

The two maidens were very surprised to see NanGong XiMeng smile.

Young Miss had never been like this before.

Before the two maidens could react, NanGong XiMeng moved with light steps, leaving behind only a fragrant breeze as her beautiful figure had already flown out the door.

The two did not dare to delay and immediately followed.

...

Xiao Fan followed behind the servant and entered the private room for this grand gathering.

He looked around. This was a circular Myriad Immortal Platform with a diameter of a hundred miles, surrounded by tall buildings, with an endless, empty space in the middle.

It was no problem to accommodate at least 1.8 million people.

Xiao Fan was brought to the tall building in the eastern area.

The servant said, "Distinguished guest, please wait a moment. I will go have someone arrange tea for you."

"If you have a preference for tea, please let me know."

"Anything is fine, I'm not picky," Xiao Fan said with a nod.

"Understood."

Just as the servant turned his head and before he could leave, he saw a woman with a graceful figure and a purple veil covering her face descend before him. Her face could not be seen clearly.

But the servant recognized the two maidens behind this woman. Aren't these the attendants of the Divine Being?

Then she must be...

The servant's expression froze, and he quickly bowed and said, "This subordinate pays respects to the Divine Being."

NanGong XiMeng waved her hand, signaling the servant to leave.

The servant didn't dare to breathe loudly and walked away slowly with nervous steps.

Only after getting far away did he dare to let out a sigh of relief.

"Phew, it seems the person I just served is a big shot. Even the Divine Being came out in person."

"That big shot didn't have any airs at all and was very easygoing. I really couldn't tell. No, I must have the tea preparer arrange the best immortal tea."

Returning to Xiao Fan, he looked at the woman who had appeared before him with some surprise.

Peach-blossom-like face, picturesque brows and eyes, a high, straight nose, and a graceful figure... she looked somewhat familiar.

He remembered. Isn't this the Divine Being of the Tiandao Sect?!

Interesting.

When NanGong XiMeng saw Xiao Fan, the feeling of her heart racing became even more intense, and for some reason, an inexplicable thought arose in her heart.

Fated!

Xiao Fan saw that her eyes were a bit strange and thought his purpose had been exposed, so he said, "Who are you?"

NanGong XiMeng woke up as if from a dream and recovered from her daze.

"May I come in?" NanGong XiMeng asked.

"Of course, please come in."

As soon as Xiao Fan finished speaking, Ning Bing gently raised her jade hand, laying out a path of clouds and rainbow mist for her, untouched by dust.

Hunyuan!

It was even more direct and intense than the shocking feeling from when she had peeked with her Divine Sense before.

NanGong XiMeng looked at Ning Bing, who seemed to follow Xiao Fan's every word, which made her even more curious. What kind of background do you have!

She introduced herself, "I am the Divine Being of the Tiandao Sect, NanGong XiMeng."

Xiao Fan already knew her identity, just not her name.

NanGong XiMeng, a name with quite a Concept.

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "My name is Xiao Fan. I came uninvited; I hope it won't affect your Prodigy Gathering."

NanGong XiMeng was stunned for a moment. The phrase "The Dao of Fate, opens upon meeting Fan" echoed in her mind.

Her eyes held a hint of expectation. The fluttering feeling from the first time she saw Xiao Fan—could it be!

NanGong XiMeng asked excitedly, "Which 'Fan'?"

Xiao Fan felt she was a bit strange, but not knowing the truth, he truthfully said, "The 'Fan' from 'ordinary'. My mother hoped I would live a safe and peaceful life, and that being a bit ordinary would be fine."

NanGong XiMeng's small mouth opened slightly, her beautiful eyes staring blankly at him.

Her breathing also stalled, and she kept muttering, "Xiao Fan, Xiao Fan..."

Is she crazy? Xiao Fan thought.

He waved his hand in front of NanGong XiMeng and specifically walked closer to her, calling out, "Are you okay?"

NanGong XiMeng came back to her senses, only to find Xiao Fan right in front of her. She had never been so close to a man before; his masculine aura rushed towards her, wreaking havoc in her heart.

Thump-thump-thump...

Her heart suddenly accelerated, and then she let out a scream, "Ah!", which startled Xiao Fan.

Blushing, she left without looking back, leaving Xiao Fan looking bewildered.

This was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

Xiao Fan asked the two maidens, "What is wrong with her?"

The two maidens were NanGong XiMeng's confidantes and knew the reason for her abnormal behavior; it was all because of Xiao Fan's name.

Opens upon meeting Fan!

One of the maidens smiled and said, "It's nothing. My Young Miss has found the answer and was just too excited for a moment."

Xiao Fan became more confused the more he heard.

The other maiden said, "Young Master, if you have any requests, just speak up. Please don't be polite."

"We will arrange servants for you; if you need anything, just say the word."

Xiao Fan was a bit flattered.

The attitude of these two towards him was strangely good, especially their smiling, eager expressions, which really left him unable to understand.

"Uh, no need."

Xiao Fan told them to leave; he wanted some quiet.

...

NanGong XiMeng still hadn't recovered from the meeting just now; her mind was filled with Xiao Fan's image.

The prophecy that had puzzled her for years had been solved unexpectedly like this, which made her very pleasantly surprised.

But why did she have such an strange feeling in her heart?

"Xiao Fan, Xiao Fan..."

NanGong XiMeng muttered Xiao Fan's name, and his face appeared in her mind involuntarily, unable to be dispelled.

After a long time, she called the two attendants and found that they arrived late.

"Young Miss, why did you run away?" one of the maidens teased.

"Hehe, this is the first time I've seen Young Miss look shy."

The three had a close relationship; nominally mistress and servants, but privately they were like sisters.

"Stop talking, that's not true." NanGong XiMeng's heart was completely in chaos; she didn't even know why she had run.

"That Young Master is truly a Divine Being. I have never seen anyone so handsome and dashing. It is only reasonable for Young Miss to be shy."

NanGong XiMeng had the same thought, but she couldn't say it out loud.

"Go and check his background."

One maiden said, "We knew Young Miss would be curious about him, so we didn't come back earlier because we went to have people investigate."

"Any news?" NanGong XiMeng asked.

She showed an eagerness she had never displayed before.

"We found it."

"Young Master Xiao Fan came with the Eternal Saint Academy, but he is not a Disciple of the Eternal Saint Academy. As for more detailed information, it will still take time to inquire."

NanGong XiMeng pricked up her ears to listen, afraid of missing anything.

Eternal Saint Academy...

She hadn't heard of it; it must be a small academy under the Saint Palace.

Just then, an Elder of the Tiandao Sect came to report.

"Divine Being, the Prodigies from the many factions you asked us to invite are now gathered outside the True Saint Palace."

"Everyone is here, is that right?" NanGong XiMeng murmured.

Why am I thinking about a man at a critical moment? I need to clear my head.

"Alright, I will go now."

NanGong XiMeng subconsciously put on her veil, only to realize when it touched her face that she hadn't taken it off at all.

Then, in the meeting just now, didn't she fail to show her true face! Would he think she didn't respect him?

NanGong XiMeng became uneasy and hoped Xiao Fan wouldn't mind. If nothing else, she would just take off the veil next time they met.

NanGong XiMeng took a deep breath, moved with light steps, and went to preside over the Prodigy Gathering.

The Tiandao Sect Elder followed behind, with a majestic honor guard clearing the path on both sides, and the roaring drums began to sound.

NanGong XiMeng stepped on seven-colored auspicious clouds and slowly landed on the high platform, enough to overlook the entire venue.

The momentum here attracted the gaze of countless Prodigies below, and they all looked up at the person who had arrived.

A holy, flawless beauty, as cold and clear as moonlight, appeared in the sky, just like the moon in the sky.

A purple veil half-covered her face, bringing a mysterious beauty in the haze. Her cultivation was also very powerful, with the aura of a Taiyi Golden Immortal restrained and not released.

It shocked everyone.

Is this the Divine Being of the Tiandao Sect? Truly extraordinary.

NanGong XiMeng looked at the Prodigies below, nodded slightly, and said softly, "Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend this gathering."

"In return, I will tell you all the information you wish to obtain."