The exact year is forgotten, but the heavens and earth suddenly lost their color. With a colossal explosion, the moon split into two.
Chang'e's moon drifted into another universe.
From that moment on, she had given up all hope.
She thought she would never see that boy, Cheng Xiaofan, who rode a tiger again.
Every day, she utilized the cultivation techniques taught by Emperor Shen Nong, tending to various flowers and refining elixirs in the moon palace gardens.
Even the little white rabbit had become a skilled medicinal herb pounder.
Once upon a time.
One day, as Chang'e was playing amongst the flowers, chasing butterflies in the garden.
A jade pendant that hung around her neck suddenly vibrated.
That jade pendant was a gift from Cheng Xiaofan.
She quickly took out the jade pendant.
She noticed layers of flowing clouds appearing on the pendant, with streaks of light flashing within.
Chang'e was greatly astonished.
At the same time, she felt a resonance in her heart.
After all, as an immortal, her comprehension was far beyond that of ordinary mortals.
In that very instant, Chang'e suddenly realized that Cheng Xiaofan was on a nearby planet.
She finally understood that the great explosion in ancient times had not only split the moon in two but had also divided the Earth into two.
Upon realizing this, Chang'e wept with joy.
Immediately!
She prepared to travel to the Yanhuang Planet to find Cheng Xiaofan.
However, as she flew away from the moon, she discovered that a powerful energy layer had formed around the moon at some point.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
As Chang'e attempted to break through the energy layer, bolts of heavenly lightning bombarded her.
Concurrently.
Majestic voices echoed in her ears.
"Fairy Chang'e, please immediately return to the moon palace."
"Those ranked among the immortals are forbidden to trespass into the mortal realm!"
"Violators will face severe punishment from heavenly lightning!"
Subsequently, the voice softened, "Currently, the moon is surrounded by an energy layer. If you break through it, heaven will strike you with heavenly lightning."
"The only way for you to see the one you love is to refine a Cosmic Sword using the special spiritual energy and Profound Ice Iron from the moon palace."
"Then, you shall deliver the sword to your beloved, and have him come to the moon palace to see you!"
Upon hearing this, Chang'e had no choice but to retreat back to the moon.
She had never refined a sword before.
Nor did she know how to go about it.
Fortunately, within the cultivation techniques taught to her by Emperor Shen Nong.
She found the methods for refining swords.
Thus!
She began collecting Profound Ice Iron on the moon.
Once a sufficient amount of Profound Ice Iron was gathered, she formally began refining the Cosmic Sword.
Days turned into days.
Time flowed like water.
A brand-new sharp sword was finally forged in Chang'e's hands.
She named this sword: The Cosmic Yanhuang Sword!
After the sword was completed.
Chang'e, carrying the long sword, once again flew off the moon.
Shh!
With a single sword strike, she cleaved open the energy layer, and Chang'e drifted towards the Yanhuang Planet.
In the vast sea of people, where could she find Cheng Xiaofan?
Chang'e took out the jade pendant that Cheng Xiaofan had given her from her inner garment.
The jade pendant pulsed with spiritual energy.
It was like a compass.
Constantly guiding Chang'e in the right direction.
Following this direction, Chang'e traveled a long distance. Finally, she arrived in the capital city.
In the capital city, she found the Star Lord's Palace.
At that moment, through a sensing ability of her own.
Chang'e understood that Cheng Xiaofan had become the Star Lord of the Yanhuang Planet.
"Halt! Who are you?"
Jiang Tian, patrolling the entrance to the Star Lord's Palace, spotted Chang'e at once and questioned her.
Chang'e smiled enchantingly and said, "Brother Patrol, I am a friend of the Star Lord, my name is Chang'e, and I am from the moon."
"I have come here to visit the Star Lord!"
Jiang Tian's eyes widened in disbelief. "What did you say? You are Chang'e?"
He pointed to the sky. "Are you really from the moon?"
Chang'e nodded, smiling. "Yes, don't you believe me?"
"You can send someone to inform the Star Lord. He knows me!"
Jiang Tian found it hard to believe that the Star Lord would know Chang'e from the moon in the sky.
What was even harder to believe was that Chang'e would come from the moon palace to the mortal realm to meet the Star Lord.
Wasn't it said that immortals and mortals are on different paths, and the heavens strictly forbid such mingling?
He even suspected that Chang'e was a mere imposter.
He immediately ordered his subordinate, Wu Zikun, "Wu Zikun, go and inform the Star Lord!"
"Yes!" Wu Zikun immediately strode swiftly towards the Big Dipper Palace.
Not long after.
Wu Zikun returned.
Panting, he said to Jiang Tian, "Captain Jiang, Fairy Chang'e is indeed a friend of the Star Lord. The Star Lord said to invite Fairy Chang'e to the Big Dipper Palace as soon as possible."
He then bowed deeply to Chang'e. "Fairy Chang'e, the Star Lord asked me to convey his message that he is feeling unwell and cannot come out to greet you personally!"
"Please do not be angry, and bear with him!"
Chang'e smiled faintly. "It's alright. Please lead me to the Star Lord!"
Being able to see Cheng Xiaofan was her greatest joy.
How could she possibly be angry!
Upon entering the Big Dipper Palace.
What Chang'e did not expect was to find Cheng Xiaofan lying in bed.
His face was pale, as if devoid of any radiance.
"Fairy Chang'e, I am truly happy to see you," Cheng Xiaofan said, sitting up with the help of Chen Xi and Xing Xi.
Chang'e smiled gently. "Star Lord, I have wanted to come see you for a long time, but unfortunately, due to various reasons, I haven't been able to."
"Star Lord, what is wrong with you? Why are you so weak?"
"Alas, it's a long story!"
Cheng Xiaofan sighed softly and waved his hand at those beside him. "Everyone, please withdraw. I wish to speak with Fairy Chang'e alone!"
"Yes!" Xing Xi and the others responded and withdrew.
Although Chen Xi was reluctant to leave, she thought that given Cheng Xiaofan's weakened state, even spending time alone with an immortal wouldn't lead to anything.
Thus, she did not voice any dissatisfaction.
After everyone else had left.
Cheng Xiaofan then said, "My weakness is likely related to my main body!"
"Star Lord, what is your main body?"
The words of Emperor Shen Nong suddenly echoed in Chang'e's mind: "He is not yet my disciple, but in the future, his main body will surely be my disciple."
Cheng Xiaofan gave a wry smile. "The explosion of Earth in ancient times, the Earth split into two!"
"But in that explosion, I was also affected. I was also blown into two!"
"It's quite amusing, really. My main body remained on the other Earth, while my副身 (fùshēn - secondary body) accompanied this planet, drifting to this place."
Chang'e was incredulous.
She could hardly imagine that a person could be split into two by an explosion.
One was the main body.
The other became the secondary body.
"How do you know your main body remained on the other Earth?" Chang'e asked curiously.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled. "My main body and I have the ability to sense each other."
"Although my body is weak, I can strongly sense the presence of my main body."
"And in the near future, he will find his way here, and we will merge into one, becoming a single Cheng Xiaofan!"