How could they not be angry when they lost a key general, Patriarch Poison Dragon, and a Tribulation treasure—the Water Essence Pearl?
“There’s nothing that can be done when facing the Undying Divine Fire,” said Imperial Lord Starquix.
Lady Blackmoon sneered. “That Liu Qiyue is also stupid. She consumed so much of her lifespan just to save the mortals.”
“World Entrances are increasing in number. The day when the humans can’t defend all of them is the day we win,” said Emperor Roc calmly. “Let’s go.”
The three Imperial Lords transformed into streaks of light and left.
The human world.
Meng Chuan flew to his wife and looked at her concernedly.
“Ah Chuan.” Liu Qiyue smiled at Meng Chuan. The flames converged, revealing her current appearance. Her long hair was snow-white, and there were some wrinkles on her face. Meng Chuan looked at his wife, his heart aching.
“There’s nothing else I could’ve done,” said Liu Qiyue helplessly. “Maintaining Phoenix’s Nirvana for nine seconds should have only consumed about 60 years of my lifespan. However, Patriarch Poison Dragon’s Blackwater Body can reach over hundreds of kilometers. I had to protect Snow Wind Pass. After all, over ten million people live here. Therefore, I utilized a large amount of phoenix flames to protect a 100-kilometer-wide area. Due to this, I burned my lifespan several times faster than normal.”
Liu Qiyue looked at her husband and smiled. “However, I don’t regret it because I saved over ten million people. I only had to consume a portion of my lifespan to protect them.”
Meng Chuan nodded. “I understand.” They had been together for many years, so he naturally understood his wife.
When faced with such a situation, he knew that his wife wouldn’t hesitate to consume a portion of her lifespan to save over ten million people. It was the same for the many Godfiends that had died in battle. They, too, had not hesitated to sacrifice themselves.
“I managed to protect Snow Wind Pass and even killed Patriarch Poison Dragon,” said Liu Qiyue with a smile. “A living Patriarch Poison Dragon is a scourge to humanity. Furthermore, I obtained a Tribulation treasure.” With a flip of her palm, a mysterious dark-cyan bead-the Water Essence Pearl-appeared in her hand.
“Apart from you, Qiyue, nobody in the human world can kill Patriarch Poison Dragon head-on,” said Meng Chuan as he looked at his wife.
Liu Qiyue smiled as she glanced at her husband worriedly. “Will you think less of me now that I’ve grown old?”
In the past, Liu Qiyue maintained a very youthful appearance. She looked like she was 20 years old. Meng Chuan had maintained his youthful appearance as well. However, Liu Qiyue’s long hair was now snow-white, and her face had some wrinkles. She looked like she was in her thirties or forties.
“I can still live for 53 years. I can barely control my appearance. As I near the end of my lifespan, I’ll look older and older,” said Liu Qiyue softly. She looked up at Meng Chuan. “You—”
Liu Qiyue stared at her husband dazedly.
Her husband’s long hair was also white, and a few wrinkles appeared on his face. He looked like he was in his thirties or forties. Liu Qiyue only had such an appearance because of her waning lifespan, but Meng Chuan had taken the initiative to look this way by controlling his body.
Meng Chuan smiled at his wife. “I’ll grow old together with you.”
Liu Qiyue hugged Meng Chuan tightly.
Above the inner city pass, invisible ripples spread out. The surrounding guards and Godfiends couldn’t see them.
Inside Meng Chuan and his wife’s residence.
The couple sat on a bench in the corridor. Liu Qiyue leaned on her husband and smiled. “Ah Chuan, do you think we’ll grow old together?”
“Yes, of course.” Meng Chuan nodded. “We grew up together. It’s been almost 100 years, and our hair has turned white together. We have definitely grown old together.”
“The heavens have really treated me well.” Liu Qiyue hugged her husband’s arm and watched the fluttering snowflakes in the sky. “I have a pair of outstanding children, a good husband, and we’ve been together for nearly a century. Many mortals don’t even live 100 years… This year, you’re 98 years old. I’m 97 years old.”
Meng Chuan smiled and nodded. “Yes, we’re nearly 100 years old.”
“It’s really nice to live a long life and grow old together,” said Liu Qiyue. “During this war, so many people have died. So many Godfiends died in battle. Our situation is already really
good.”
Meng Chuan listened to his wife, staying silent.
“Ah Chuan, do you still remember what we promised each other?” Liu Qiyue smiled and said, “Back when we were at Archean Mountain, we agreed to walk to the ends of our lives together. It was either we kill all the demons in the world, returning peace to our world, or we die in battle.
“I have always been prepared to die in battle. We’ve now lived for almost 100 years.” Liu Qiyue looked at Meng Chuan. “At the time we made that pact, we felt like our goal of vanquishing all demons in the world was too distant. We were prepared to dedicate our entire lives to achieving this goal. Back then, we would’ve never imagined that you, Ah Chuan, would be the one to wipe out one million demon monarchs. The world has been peaceful for decades because of your actions.”
“Ha.” Meng Chuan laughed. “That’s right. Back then, I only wanted to kill demons and risk my life for peace. I never expected that this day would come.”
“The task is not done until it’s done.” Liu Qiyue looked at her husband. “We’re getting closer and closer to achieving victory in the war, but that’s why we can’t be careless.”
Meng Chuan looked at his wife beside him.
“But I want to see the world with you, Ah Chuan,” said Liu Qiyue with a smile. “I want to be extravagant for a year. After a carefree year, I’ll do what needs to be done.”
That night.
Swoosh. Meng Chuan’s Essence Soul avatar left Snow Wind Pass and came to the wilderness outside the city. When he saw Li Guan’s Essence Soul avatar, the illusory figures of Qin Wu and Luo Tang appeared beside him.
“Meng Chuan,” said Qin Wu. “We watched the battle at Snow Wind Pass during the day. Liu Qiyue saved more than ten million people at Snow Wind Pass; she also killed the scourge that is Patriarch Poison Dragon.” Meng Chuan nodded. “Yea.”
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Li Guan looked at Meng Chuan. “However, we know that Liu Qiyue has consumed a lot of her lifespan to protect all of Snow Wind Pass.” “Yes, she consumed more than 220 years of her lifespan.” Meng Chuan nodded. “Qiyue can only live for 53 more years.” Liu Qiyue didn’t mind. Mortals were considered to have long lives if they lived for 100 years. Thus, she was satisfied that she could live this long. However, Meng Chuan’s heart ached for his wife.
“She can live for 53 more years…,” said Qin Wu. “As you know, according to Archean Mountain’s rules, a Regis Godfiend with about only 50 years left to live will need to enter the Millennium Instant slumber. This is to prepare for when the war enters its most crucial period in the future. They’ll be awakened once they are needed during that crucial period. After casting Phoenix’s Nirvana, Liu Qiyue has even greater strength than Senior Brother Li and me. She will be of great use in future battles.”
Meng Chuan nodded slightly. “Qiyue was actually prepared for this. I just hope that Qiyue and I will have a year to ourselves. She will enter the Millenium Instant slumber a year later.”
“This is just a precaution. Meng Chuan, Liu Qiyue doesn’t have to die,” said Qin Wu. “We are also saving her by having her enter the Millenium Instant slumber.”
“Saving her?” Meng Chuan was stunned.
“Yes.” Qin Wu nodded. “By entering the Millennium Instant slumber, she can live for more than 1,000 years. With your talent and perception, you have a high chance of becoming a Tribulation Eminence within 1,000 years.”
Li Guan
added, “You have the greatest potential in the human world. You rank number one in Heart Sea Palace and Battle God Pagoda’s combined ranking. It’s very likely that you can become a Tribulation Eminence within 1,000 years. When you are strong enough, you will have all sorts of ways to save Liu Qiyue. You might obtain a treasure that can extend her lifespan, and restore her body’s vitality to its peak. Liu Qiyue can then continue to cultivate. She might even become a Creation Supremacy.
“However, longevity extension treasures are very rare. You can also find treasures similar to the Dao Protectors’ bodies. After undergoing a life modification process, she can also live for a long time as a special lifeform. As long as you grow fast enough, Liu Qiyue won’t need to cast Phoenix’s Nirvana in the future,” said Li Guan. “The Millennium Instant mystic technique can save her.”“Longevity extension treasures? Restore her body’s vitality to its peak?” Meng Chuan was tempted.
The illusory Qin Wu said, “A long time ago, during Archean Eon Sect’s era, humans had these longevity extension treasures. However, too many Godfiends yearned for them, so they have long been used up. You have to search for them yourself now. There’s hope of finding them if you become a Tribulation Eminence.”
“Even if you can’t find a longevity extension treasure, you can spend Liu Qiyue’s remaining 50 years with her. Of course, this will only happen if we win the war within 1,000 years,” said Luo Tang.
Meng Chuan nodded slightly.
“Regardless, the people at Snow Wind Pass will have eternal gratitude towards Qiyue,” said Qin Wu. “She saved more than ten million people. She also indirectly saved tens of millions of people by killing Patriarch Poison Dragon.” Meng Chuan smiled. “Qiyue was willing to do so.”
She had no regrets.
Snow Wind Pass became a major city pass. Due to Archean Mountain having a shortage of Creation Supremacies, Black Sand Grotto-Heaven’s Mi Yu temporarily guarded it. Once Archean Mountain gave birth to a new Creation Supremacy in the future, they would take over Mi Yu’s role. “The world is peaceful. It’s much more prosperous than before.” Liu Qiyue and Meng Chuan flew high in the sky. She smiled and said, “All these years, I have been guarding cities. I haven’t seen the world properly. For the next year, Ah Chuan, you have to keep me company.” “Don’t worry. I’ll keep you company,” said Meng Chuan with a smile.
The couple began to admire the vistas the land had to offer, traveling the world that they protected with their lives.
Chapter 479 - One Year
Winter went as spring came.
Jiang State Capital’s four outer city walls were 100 kilometers long each. Although the city had many soldiers, they were scattered across the four city walls.
Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue sat on one of the city walls. They looked at the vast land and ate some naan. The soldiers couldn’t see them.
“This naan smells so good,” said Liu Qiyue as she ate it. “If I hadn’t gone to Black Sand Dynasty’s western region, I wouldn’t have known that such food existed in this world.”
“I’ll buy as much as you want. It only takes me a few seconds to travel 15,000 kilometers and buy it,” said Meng Chuan as he ate.
Liu Qiyue smiled at her husband. “I still remember how I personally built Jiang State Capital’s outer city walls,” said Liu Qiyue as she ate. “I dug up the 400-kilometer moat below. It took me half a month.”
“Back then, the entire city was stunned by your accomplishment,” said Meng Chuan with a smile.
“It’s like everything happened yesterday. It’s been nearly 50 years since then,” said Liu Qiyue. Meng Chuan nodded. “Back then, An’er just entered Archean Mountain. Even An’er has been a Regis Godfiend for many years now.”
“Time flies by so quickly. For so many years, I’ve always been thinking about cultivation and guarding the cities. Time has flown by without me realizing it.” After Liu Qiyue finished eating the naan, she looked at Meng Chuan. “Ah Chuan, are there any watermelons?” “Yes, of course.” With a flip of his hand, a watermelon appeared in his hand. His Quintessential Essence sliced the watermelon into six pieces. He handed a piece of watermelon to his wife.
Some places in the southern region had watermelons all year round. Meng Chuan had naturally placed some fruits, alcohol, and other items in his void bracelet. His void bracelet was very suitable for storing food.
Meng An was Jiang State Capital’s guardian Godfiend.
Meng An arrived on the city wall and looked at the white-haired couple sitting on the city wall. At that moment, Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue had finished eating the watermelon. They were still chatting about their beautiful memories in Jiang State Capital. The couple had spent a long time in Jiang State Capital.
“An’er is here.” Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue flew away from the city wall and headed towards Meng An.
“Dad, Mom.” Meng An looked at his white-haired father and mother, feeling terrible and sad.
After last year’s battle at Snow Wind Pass, Meng An, Meng You, and others quickly learned of the couple’s situation. Meng An and Meng You wanted to meet their parents, but their parents were busy traveling the world. They had no idea where they went. Thus, they agreed to meet at Jiang State Capital when 8th March arrived.
“Let’s go to the manor.” Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue smiled at their son.
Meng An was very outstanding. He wasn’t like Liu Qiyue—who relied on her phoenix bloodline. Nor was he similar to Meng Chuanwho created his own non-mainstream ultimate technique. Meng An cultivated the Samsara Divine Body and Ancestral Master Archean Eon’s spear arts. It was a very orthodox path. It was also very comprehensive, causing his growth to be rapid.
Jiang State Capital, Meng Manor.
Due to the increasing number of Meng family clansmen over the past few years, only a portion of the core clansmen lived in Meng Manor. The entire inner court was reserved for Meng Chuan, his wife, and his children. Other clansmen were not allowed to enter.
“Be careful and respectful when you see your grandparents later. Don’t anger them,” Yang Cheng reminded his son via voice transmission.
“Yes, Dad,” Yang Yuan replied obediently.
Meng You waited anxiously by the side.
Half a year ago, Mother lost lots of her lifespan during the battle at Snow Wind Pass, but I haven’t gotten to see them yet. Meng You had always been anxious about her parents’ wellbeing. I wonder how Dad and Mom are now?
Huh? Meng You and her husband, Yang Cheng, sensed something and immediately stood up.
“Yuan’er, follow us.” Meng You and Yang Cheng walked in front, while their son, Yang Yuan, followed behind.
The family of three walked out, and soon they saw them.
A white-haired man and white-haired woman walked side by side as they chatted with the white-haired Liu Yebai. King Feather Dragon, Meng An, followed behind them.
Liu Qiyue’s eyes were slightly red as she looked at her father, Liu Yebai. “Dad, Ah Chuan and I will visit you. There’s no need for you to specially come over.”
“It’s fine. I live in Jiang State Capital. My house is very close to Meng Manor.” Liu Yebai was still as thin as always. He looked at his daughter longingly. “How long are you planning to stay in Jiang State Capital?” Liu Qiyue smiled and said, “Ah Chuan and I plan on staying in Jiang State Capital for a month. I’ll accompany you well.” Liu Yebai could only live for another 50-plus years. After his daughter entered the Millennium Instant slumber, Liu Yebai would probably be dead by the time she woke up. Thus, this reunion was also their final reunion.
“Dad, Mom, Grandpa.” Meng You stepped forward and bowed. Yang Cheng and Yang Yuan followed.
Although her parents looked like they were in their thirties to forties, Meng You’s heart ached when she saw their snow-white hair.
“You’er.” Liu Qiyue waved.
Meng You immediately ran over and hugged her mother’s arm.
“Little Yuan Yuan has grown up.” Meng You smiled as she looked a
t Yang Yuan. “The last time I saw him, he was only this tall. In the blink of an eye, he has become an adult.”
“Grandma, Grandpa,” greeted Yang Yuan obediently.
“Yang Yuan should be 18 this year,” said Meng Chuan.
“Yes, Dad (Father-in-law),” said Meng You and Yang Cheng.
Meng Chuan smiled at Yang Yuan.
When Meng An and Meng You were young, they didn’t know that their family was special. They considered themselves as ordinary people.
As for Yang Yuan, he had grown up with a silver spoon. Thankfully, his upbringing was strict, so he didn’t go astray. “When do you plan on participating in Archean Mountain’s entrance examination?” asked Meng Chuan.
“I’ll participate at the end of this year,” said Yang Yuan respectfully.
“Yuan’er comprehended Force last year,” explained Meng You. “His father and I have nurtured him for more than a year. We hope that he can obtain first place in the entrance examination. If he can’t obtain first place, he has to be in the top three. At the very least, he can’t embarrass our Meng family.”
Liu Qiyue smiled and said, “Ah Chuan and I will stay in Jiang State Capital for a month. This month, we’ll teach Little Yuan Yuan well.”
Meng Chuan nodded. “Yea.”
“Thank you, Grandma. Thank you, Grandpa,” said Yang Yuan immediately.
For the next month, Meng Chuan and his wife lived in Jiang State Capital and enjoyed their family reunion.
His son, Meng An, happened to be stationed here. As for Yang Cheng and Meng You, they were young Marquis Godfiends. They were relatively weak; they didn’t have the ability to guard a large city alone. Thus, it was a trivial matter for them to be temporarily transferred to Jiang State Capital to assist Meng An. They lived this past month in a very fulfilling manner. Liu Qiyue saw her father, Liu Yebai, every day. The family ate together. Liu Qiyue and Meng Chuan also guided Yang Yuan.
Meng Chuan didn’t have Ancestral Master Archean Eon’s legacy to guide him step-by-step. He relied on his own efforts to reach his present realm. He had even created his own ultimate technique, so he had his own understanding of cultivation.
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