I have Taoism and can understand other worlds

Chapter 681 Heavenly River
Jiang Wen gently picked up the baby girl from the lotus platform. When he touched her, he felt that she was warm and light, as if he were holding a wisp of spiritual mist.

He looked down closely and saw a radiant light emanating from the baby girl's brows, her skin fair and translucent. Her delicate and beautiful appearance bore a striking resemblance to Jiang Wenji in his memory. This discovery surprised him, yet it also seemed perfectly reasonable. After all, the moment Jiang Wenji's belongings flew into the blue shadow, he had vaguely understood something.

What puzzled him was why Jiang Wenji had any connection with this Heavenly Palace, and even why that blue figure was so closely related to her. Could she truly be the reincarnation of a goddess?

The idea made him laugh, yet strangely, it also seemed to make some sense.

"Could it be... that this is truly her reincarnation?" Jiang Wen murmured to himself, his brows furrowing slightly. He reached out and gently touched the baby girl's cheek, feeling the warm, soft touch on his fingertips; she was indeed a living infant.

The baby girl seemed to sense the touch, her little mouth pouting slightly as she reached out to hold his finger. She opened her tender little mouth and bit his finger, the warm, smooth sensation confirming to Jiang Wen that it was real.

After playing with his fingers for a while, the baby girl seemed tired. She turned over and continued to sleep peacefully, her innocent appearance softening Jiang Wen's heart. He carefully adjusted his holding position to make the baby girl more comfortable.

"I wonder what this little one can eat." Jiang Wen gently stroked the baby girl, thinking about how to take care of her in the future. To be honest, he had no experience in this area. Not to mention a baby girl, he wasn't even married yet. He tied the little one up with silk and held her in his arms, using a talisman to protect her safety.

After doing all this, he looked around. He saw that the depths of the palace were bathed in shimmering light, as if there were a passageway. Jiang Wen hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward, carrying the baby girl.

Passing through layers of auspicious mist, the scene before us suddenly changed, revealing a paradise on earth.

Amidst the swirling clouds and mist, an endless peach orchard came into view.

The peach trees stand ancient and graceful, their branches gnarled and twisted, their leaves a vibrant, verdant green. The blossoms are in full bloom, pink and white, layered upon layer like clouds and rosy dawn. A gentle breeze sends the petals fluttering down, carpeting the ground with a tapestry of color.

Just standing there, one feels refreshed and relaxed. It's like falling into an endless hot spring, making one feel completely comfortable.

"This is quite a place," Jiang Wen exclaimed. He could naturally sense the wonder of this peach grove. The spiritual energy within was extraordinary, seemingly even more refined than the large lake on the island where spiritual energy gathered. It was comparable even to the spiritual spring water he had collected.

With each breath, the purest spiritual energy enters the body, constantly dispelling the impurities accumulated over the days, making the body more transparent.

After greedily sucking on the peaches a few more times, Jiang Wen's gaze was drawn to the white jade peaches on a nearby peach tree.

The peach possessed an inner radiance, radiating an alluring glow. He reached out to pick it, but his fingertips touched an invisible barrier.

"Huh?" Jiang Wen looked surprised and tried again with his magic power.

The immortal peach was so close, yet it seemed as if there was a world between them, and no matter what he did, he could not reach it.

This surprised him greatly, so he tried even harder. But no matter how hard he tried to pick it, the peach remained like a mirage, forever just out of reach.

It seemed not so easy to pick, Jiang Wen thought to himself.

Just as he was pondering a solution, the baby girl in his arms suddenly woke up.

She opened her bright, clear eyes and curiously looked around. Seeing the peaches on the tree making creaking sounds, she stretched out her delicate white hand and waved it at the tree. She passed through the barrier without any hindrance and deftly picked the white jade peach.

Jiang Wen saw it clearly and couldn't help but chuckle, "The immortal peach that I went through so much trouble to find, you get it so easily." He tapped the baby girl's nose, not taking the little one's things away without permission. He simply watched her, wanting to see what she would do.

The baby girl held the peach, opened her little mouth, and took a bite. Seven-colored nectar flowed from the opening, filling the air with its fragrance. She ate it in small bites, her cheeks puffed out, looking innocent and adorable. Jiang Wen watched her greedy expression, a touch of tenderness appearing in his eyes.

In just a few bites, the peach was eaten down to a pit. The baby girl seemed to lose interest in the pit; she loosened her grip, and the pit fell into Jiang Wen's palm. He held the pit, examining it closely.

The peach pit was no bigger than a thumb, and its entire body was purple-gold with naturally formed patterns.

Jiang Wen held it in his hand, feeling a continuous flow of pure wood spirit energy. He sensed that this was extraordinary; though he didn't know its exact nature, he was certain it was something special. He could show it to the ginseng spirit when he got back; perhaps that fellow would be able to discern its secrets.

Carefully putting away the peach pit, Jiang Wen looked at the baby girl smacking her lips in his arms. Seeing her sleeping peacefully against his chest, Jiang Wen couldn't help but laugh, "You little rascal, you've given me this opportunity. You're already so young, what will you be like when you grow up?"

The little one couldn't understand his words, only babbling a few words unintentionally. Then he smacked his lips and fell into a deep sleep.

Seeing the little one like this, Jiang Wen didn't disturb her any further. He carried the baby girl and continued onward. The deeper they went into the peach grove, the more vigorous the ancient trees became, and the richer the spiritual energy grew. After walking for a short while, they suddenly heard the sound of rushing water, like a celestial river pouring down. He paused for a moment, then quickened his pace to hurry on.

Passing through the last peach grove, a vast river stretched out before us. Its waters, formed from the convergence of starlight and rosy clouds, flowed in seven colors, powerful and silent. A misty haze swirled around the river, and auspicious vapors condensed into lotus flowers and cranes, rising and falling with the current.

The river's length was unknown, disappearing into the distance at the edge of the white mist. This celestial river, like a starry river in the sky, flowed leisurely.

"Truly a wonder! Could it be the Milky Way?!" Jiang Wen exclaimed, gazing at the spectacular sight before him. He took out his camera to capture the scene, hoping to share it with everyone back home. "I never imagined that such a blessed land could exist deep within this celestial palace."

After surveying the Milky Way for a moment, Jiang Wen looked towards the distance. There, he saw a long white jade bridge spanning the Milky Way.

The bridge was crystal clear, its material unknown, perhaps made of divine jade. Across the river, amidst the swirling mist, one could vaguely see mountains, cities, and villages—a scene clearly of the mortal world.

Jiang Wen stood at the bridgehead, gazing at the bustling city life on the opposite bank, his expression complex. It was because the scene visible on the other side was none other than the capital of the Great Qian Dynasty.

He knew that if he could cross this bridge, he could return to the mortal world. This thought stirred something within him, but he immediately shook his head.

"It's not the right time yet." With a soft sigh, Jiang Wen's eyes revealed a hint of determination. He still had many things to do in this land, and now was not the time to leave. Not only were there unfinished matters concerning the Hundred Streams Tribe, but the Path to Immortality was also shrouded in mystery, and he also had to visit the four major tribes of the Fallen Immortal Land. How could he leave now?

However, this opportunity to enter the Heavenly Palace is rare, and there may not be any more chances to enter in the future.

Just as he was wondering if he should use some method to leave a way to teleport, he looked down and saw that the baby girl had somehow gotten into the hand holding a jade pendant with the character "bridge" tied with a red tassel.

She fiddled with the red tassels with her little hands, making a soft sound.

Jiang Wen looked at the jade tablet, then back at the Heavenly River Bridge, lost in thought: "Could there really be some connection between this jade tablet and the bridge? Could it be that with this jade tablet, I can return here again?"

The baby girl seemed to understand him, raising her bright eyes to look at him, her little hands tightly clutching the jade pendant. Looking at her innocent appearance, Jiang Wen couldn't help but sigh, "The biggest secret of this Heavenly Palace probably belongs to you."

(End of this chapter)