If it had been back then, the pure-hearted Tang Ya would definitely not have held such thoughts. But as she grew older, many of her views had changed. Especially regarding the relationship between men and women.
The current Xu Zihuang was no longer the same as before. He had not only unified the continent but had also achieved the position of a god. To Tang Ya, it was very normal for such a peerless genius to have multiple partners. If she hadn't met Bei Bei early on, she might have been attracted to such an outstanding Xu Zihuang as well.
Moreover, Zhang Lexuan being with Xu Zihuang could be considered as having found the best home. She genuinely felt happy for Zhang Lexuan and sent her blessings.
Tang Ya and Bei Bei sat on the sofa opposite them. A playful smile bloomed on her pretty face as her body swayed lightly from side to side.
Zhang Lexuan, who had finally regained her normal complexion and was sitting beside Xu Zihuang, occasionally met Tang Ya's gaze. Her expression still looked somewhat unnatural. However, compared to before, she was much more at ease, allowing Xu Zihuang to hold one of her hands tightly.
Since things had come to this point, there was no need to deliberately hide anything.
In fact, as early as their first meeting twenty years ago, Xu Zihuang had left an extremely deep impression on Zhang Lexuan. At that time, Zhang Lexuan had not yet found her true self and had simply regarded Xu Zihuang as an outstanding junior with exceptional talent, hoping that he could grow up quickly and lead Shrek Academy to prosperity.
Even she herself had not realized that Xu Zihuang's image in the depths of her heart had been subtly changing. Xu Zihuang's appearance had elevated her state of mind, allowing her to let go of her feelings for Bei Bei. In a sense, Xu Zihuang had completely replaced Bei Bei's position.
Because of this experience, Zhang Lexuan had always subconsciously avoided it, always feeling that Xu Zihuang was merely a close junior and schoolmate. But how could she easily forget the ten years of companionship with Xu Zihuang? It was a spiritual connection and an inseparable familiarity.
Of course, if not for today's opportunity, with Zhang Lexuan's personality, she would most likely have buried these feelings deep in her heart forever. She always liked to bear everything silently by herself, which made others feel pity for her.
Tang Ya sat up straight again and looked toward Xu Zihuang and Zhang Lexuan. Thinking of the main matter, her expression became much more serious.
"Tianhuang, Bei Bei and I came to find Sister Lexuan this time precisely to contact you through her." Tang Ya still habitually called Xu Zihuang "Tianhuang" because this title would remind her of those memories she cherished throughout her life.
"Regarding the Tang Sect's matters—"
Before Tang Ya could finish, Xu Zihuang had already interrupted her first. He smiled and said, "Sister Ya, I already know everything. Although Tang San and I have long been in a life-and-death situation, none of this has anything to do with you two. Since you have given up on rebuilding the Tang Sect, why do you need to explain anything to me?"
"Sister Ya, Brother Bei. Let's have a good chat tonight. If nothing unexpected happens, this should be our last meeting."
"Tianhuang, are you really leaving?"
Tang Ya parted her red lips, a look of dejection appearing on her face. Her heart was filled with emptiness and desolation. She still clearly remembered the scene of her first meeting with Xu Zihuang in the Star Dou Great Forest all those years ago. Her third soul ring had been obtained with Xu Zihuang's help.
Unknowingly, they had known each other for more than twenty years. During this time, she didn't know how many favors she had received from Xu Zihuang.
"If it weren't for Bei Bei, I would simply leave with you." Tang Ya lowered her head listlessly. But her unintentional words caused Bei Bei, who was also feeling deeply emotional, to twitch at the corner of his mouth. His heart took another heavy blow as he secretly complained.
This really does sound like something you, Little Ya, would say.
Tang Ya didn't notice any of this at all. She then looked at Xu Zihuang again with anticipation.
"Will you come back in the future?"
Xu Zihuang remained silent, but both Tang Ya and Bei Bei already knew the answer. Bei Bei felt relieved because of this. He wouldn't feel jealous over Xu Zihuang's impending departure.
That night, the four of them talked for a long time. It was as if they had returned to that night more than twenty years ago outside the Star Dou Great Forest. Only the Huo Yuhao from back then had been replaced by Zhang Lexuan.
On the same night, Xu Zihuang also sought out He Caitou and Xu Sanshi, who were training on the continent, and bid them a final farewell. This parting would be forever.
Early morning.
In the top-floor office of the central cloud-top building of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, only Xu Zihuang and Zhang Lexuan remained.
Zhang Lexuan nestled in Xu Zihuang's arms. As if she had made up her mind, she said with a firm expression, "Zihuang, I want to try it myself."
"Alright." Xu Zihuang gave Zhang Lexuan a deep look, then nodded as if sensing something.
"Eldest Senior Sister, I respect your choice. With your talent, you are not incapable of reaching this level on your own."
In truth, on the Douluo plane, many astonishingly talented geniuses had the potential to become gods. For example, the successive Limit Douluo sect masters of the Body Sect in the past, or people like Mu Lao and Long Xiaoyao, all possessed the qualifications to become gods.
The reason they could not become gods was purely due to lacking that bit of opportunity, or luck. Leaving aside the extremely difficult path of creating one's own god position, the other method of becoming a god required receiving the favor of a deity. Otherwise, no matter how good one's talent was, it would be meaningless.
The first-generation Shrek Seven Monsters becoming gods was indeed due to Tang San's favoritism and malpractice. But it could not be denied that having a companion who had already achieved the position of a god made it easier to come into contact with other gods' inheritances.
The gods in the God Realm would also give face to Xu Zihuang and bestow divine examinations upon the people around him. Wei Na had already obtained the inheritance of a second-level god, the God of Healing, under the command of one of the Seven Elemental Gods, the Water God.
It could be foreseen that Zhang Lexuan would definitely be able to obtain such an opportunity as well.
As far as Xu Zihuang knew, the Moon God, a second-level god under the command of the God of Light, one of the Seven Elemental Gods, was highly compatible with Zhang Lexuan's martial soul abilities.
The smile blooming on Zhang Lexuan's charming face became even more radiant.
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After bidding farewell to Zhang Lexuan, Xu Zihuang arrived at the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Wang Qiu'er had long known about Xu Zihuang's plan to leave the Douluo Continent for the God Realm, so she had returned to the Star Dou Great Forest ahead of time to bid farewell to Di Tian and the others.
A faint mist rose over the clear emerald waters of the Lake of Life, filled with an extremely rich life aura that refreshed the mind.
Several of the great ferocious beasts, led by Di Tian, were all present. They had transformed into human forms and gathered in front of Wang Qiu'er.
Wang Qiu'er's peerlessly beautiful face was as stunning as ever. Her powder-blue wavy long hair cascaded down to her waist and hips, fluttering in the wind. However, the coldness on her face had dissipated considerably compared to ten years ago. Her powder-blue beautiful eyes were filled with a gentle maternal glow.
She carefully placed one hand against her slightly protruding abdomen, while her other hand was interlocked with Xu Zihuang's fingers.
Under normal circumstances, Wang Qiu'er should have already given birth. The reason for the current situation was that Xu Zihuang had used his divine power to temporarily seal their child.
When Xu Ningqing and Xu Xiyan were born, he had not yet become a god. But the child between him and Wang Qiu'er could completely wait until after ascending to the God Realm to be born, thereby receiving the baptism of the God Realm's immortal spiritual energy.
However, Xu Zihuang's main purpose was to slay the Golden Dragon King after ascending to the God Realm, allowing the child between him and Wang Qiu'er to inherit the Golden Dragon King's bloodline and abilities. Wang Qiu'er's original form was the Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, and the golden dragon bloodline she possessed originated from the Golden Dragon King.
When the Dragon God split into the Golden Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King, part of the bloodline auras belonging to these two Dragon Kings merged into the heavens and earth of the Douluo plane. The Golden Dragon King bloodline of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was obtained from the heavens and earth of the Douluo plane in this manner, like a special world law. Similarly, the Silver Scaled White Whale that became Xu Zihuang's first soul spirit had received the favor of the Silver Dragon King's bloodline.
For this reason, the child between Xu Zihuang and Wang Qiu'er would be innately compatible with the Golden Dragon King's bloodline power. In the future, after absorbing the Silver Dragon King's bloodline, there was a very high probability of becoming the new Dragon God.
This was Xu Zihuang's favoritism toward this child and also his way of compensating for what he owed Wang Qiu'er. Wang Qiu'er was not like ordinary hundred-thousand-year soul beasts that reincarnated as humans; she could freely switch between her original form and human form. In essence, she was still a soul beast. This meant she was destined to be unable to become a god.
But Wang Qiu'er herself had never cared about any of this.
Wang Qiu'er leaned her head on Xu Zihuang's shoulder, smiling as she looked at Di Tian opposite them. Her beautiful eyes were full of happiness.
"Di Tian, Sister Bi Ji, I'm leaving. Thank you for taking care of me all these years."
Di Tian sighed lightly with a look of melancholy, giving off the feeling of an old father parting with his daughter. Even though there were a thousand words in his heart, he didn't know how to express them. He simply gave Xu Zihuang one piece of advice.
"Take good care of her."
Meeting Di Tian's gaze, Xu Zihuang nodded solemnly.
Bi Ji, however, couldn't help but step forward and gently embrace Wang Qiu'er. Wang Qiu'er had been raised by her since childhood, and their bond was the deepest.
The human-form Ten Thousand Demon King and Red King had doubts in their hearts but did not show them on the spot. The one with the most violent temper, Bear Lord, acted completely out of character. He lowered his head and remained silent, not even daring to look directly at Xu Zihuang and Wang Qiu'er. A flicker of fear flashed in his dark golden eyes. Clearly, this fellow had suffered a major loss at the hands of Xu Zihuang and Wang Qiu'er.
In fact, that was exactly the case. If Wang Qiu'er hadn't been concerned about putting Di Tian in a difficult position, Bear Lord would have long become her soul ring and soul bone.
After Wang Qiu'er and Bi Ji separated, Xu Zihuang once again took Wang Qiu'er's hand. The two of them nodded to Di Tian and Bi Ji.
"Farewell. Take care."
With those words, the figures of Xu Zihuang and Wang Qiu'er had already disappeared from the spot.
Red King finally couldn't hold back and voiced her doubt.
"Di Tian, if the Auspicious Beast leaves with him, what about the fortune of our Star Dou Great Forest…"
"The power of destiny belongs only to the Douluo Continent. No one can take it away. Once they leave this world, the power of destiny will naturally return." Di Tian looked up at the sky with a desolate expression, repeating the words his lord had once said to him.
Compared to Red King and the Ten Thousand Demon King who were worried about the Star Dou Great Forest's fortune, Bi Ji sincerely wished Wang Qiu'er well. A faint smile appeared on her pretty face.
"Auspicious Beast, take care on your journey."
In the main hall of the Sun Moon Empire's imperial palace, more than ten people closely related to Xu Zihuang had gathered.
Leading them were Ye Guyi and Ning Tian.
Ye Guyi wore a golden palace-style long dress that was one piece, as if woven from golden threads. It had no excessive patterns or decorations, giving it a simple and elegant style. The golden stand-up collar protected her snow-white and slender neck. A head of golden long hair was casually scattered behind her.
Her golden eyes were calm as water, without the slightest energy fluctuation. Yet they seemed to contain a special quality, an indescribable majesty. Between her brows, a golden six-winged angel rune faintly appeared and disappeared.
Ever since she inherited the Angel God's position, Ye Guyi had regained the appearance of her seventeen or eighteen-year-old self, with skin as white as snow.
Ning Tian wore a glazed-colored long dress. Her water-blue eyes flowed with brilliant light, and her temperament was equally otherworldly. She did not possess Ye Guyi's majesty and holiness, but she was like vast clouds that soothed the wounds in people's hearts. The divine pattern at the center of her brows resembled the base of her martial soul, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.
On either side of Ye Guyi and Ning Tian were Wei Na, Ju Zi, and Meng Hongchen. To fulfill his past promise to Jing Hongchen, Xu Zihuang had also taken Meng Hongchen into his harem. However, Meng Hongchen was still a mortal body and had not yet conceived a child with Xu Zihuang.
The five women had different temperaments, but all undoubtedly possessed peerless beauty.
Opposite them, the number of high-level figures from the Sun Moon Empire was not large. There were only Kong Deming, Jing Hongchen, Xiao Hongchen, as well as Xu Tianyuan (leader of the Huanglong Soul Mentor Legion), Luan Feng (leader of the Fire Phoenix Soul Mentor Legion), and Liao Mengkai (leader of the Fearclaw Soul Mentor Legion). Then there were Ning Xingxuan and Gu Lao. Since Ning Tian was going to ascend to the God Realm with Xu Zihuang, they naturally would not be absent.
In reality, the two slots attached to Ning Tian's god position were given to Ning Xingxuan and Gu Lao. The reason they chose to stay in the lower realm instead of immediately following Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian was purely to look after Xu Ningqing.
Wang Xiao and Yao Yang were not present because they were leading the Sun Moon Empire's navy and some ninth-level soul mentors on an expedition to the other two continents.
Over these ten years, at Xu Zihuang's instruction, the Sun Moon Empire had vigorously developed its navy and maritime technology.
The Sun Moon Empire had even developed a special type of soul tool. This soul tool could emit sounds that sea soul beasts disliked, with excellent effect. This greatly ensured the safety of deep-sea voyages.
The Sun Moon Empire spared no expense in manpower, resources, and wealth precisely to completely incorporate the other two continents into the Sun Moon Empire's territory and deepen the connections between them.
The situation on the Star Sea Continent was relatively better. The high-end combat forces had mostly been wiped out by the Demon Empress, and with the cooperation of the Golden Alligator Lord and the Azure Phoenix Lord, taking it over had been comparatively easy. The main target of the Sun Moon Empire's fleet this time was the Heavenly Dou Continent from Xu Zihuang's memories of his previous life. They had already gained absolute superiority.
Standing in the center of the crowd were Xu Ningqing and Xu Xiyan.
The now twelve-year-old Xu Ningqing had already grown into a graceful young lady. Her purple-gold long hair was tied into a neat ponytail, and her figure was curvaceous. Her features were exquisitely flawless, but her facial expression was cold, giving off an aloof feeling that kept others at a distance. This was in stark contrast to the times when she used to laugh and run around playfully in the imperial palace's back garden.
As the daughter, Xu Ningqing resembled her father Xu Zihuang more, while Xu Xiyan's features were more like Ju Zi's. With black hair and black eyes, his gaze was lively. His tall and straight posture faintly carried a sharp and domineering aura.
These traits originated from his martial soul. Xu Xiyan was born with twin martial souls: the Purple Radiance Heaven-Destroying Dragon and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Although not as good as Xu Zihuang, this talent was still rare in the current world.
Xu Ningqing's cold demeanor was also influenced by her martial soul. Xu Ningqing had inherited Ning Tian's Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, but in the year she awakened it, Xu Zihuang had personally taken her to the Extreme North.
In the end, the Snow Empress had become Xu Ningqing's second martial soul, and the origin power from nearly seven hundred thousand years of cultivation had been sealed within Xu Ningqing's body by Xu Zihuang.
The figures of Xu Zihuang and Wang Qiu'er quietly appeared. The crowd immediately gathered around them.
"Daddy." The indifference on Xu Ningqing's face instantly vanished. She smiled sweetly and threw herself into Xu Zihuang's arms, squinting her eyes in enjoyment.
Xu Zihuang lovingly stroked Xu Ningqing's cheek, then extended one hand toward Xu Xiyan.
"Father Emperor." Xu Xiyan understood and stepped forward. Compared to his sister Xu Ningqing who freely acted spoiled, he appeared much steadier.
Xu Zihuang placed his hand on Xu Xiyan's shoulder and said with a solemn expression, "Xiyan, the empire is now in your hands."
"Yes, Father Emperor!" Xu Xiyan responded promptly without daring to slack off. Xu Zihuang had already arranged everything for him beforehand. Although he was still young, he was confident that he would not disappoint Xu Zihuang.
Xu Ningqing pouted her red lips with a hint of jealousy and looked at Xu Zihuang expectantly.
"Ningqing, Daddy also places high hopes on you. Only you can truly make the Extreme North submit." Xu Zihuang couldn't help but chuckle.
"Mhm."
Xu Ningqing let out a delicate hum, but then a feeling of reluctance welled up in her heart.
Xu Zihuang looked around at everyone, then said to Wei Na and Meng Hongchen, "I will wait for you in the God Realm."
This statement of his was also conveyed to Zhang Lexuan, who was far away at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.
A powerful burst of brilliant golden light suddenly erupted from Xu Zihuang's body, enveloping him along with Ye Guyi, Ning Tian, Ju Zi, and Wang Qiu'er.
Space shifted. No one knew how much time had passed. When Xu Zihuang and the five opened their eyes, they found themselves on a small mountain.
Around this small mountain were drifting clouds and mist, filled with incredibly rich elemental energies of all kinds. Figures slowly emerged from the clouds and mist. In just a few breaths, they arrived before Xu Zihuang and the others.
There were over a hundred people in total. They all respectfully bowed to Xu Zihuang, Ye Guyi, and Ning Tian.
"We greet the God King! We greet the Angel God! We greet the God of Love."
Xu Zihuang, however, paid no attention to these divine officials who had come to welcome them. He raised his head, his ice-cold gaze piercing through the void.
"Tang San, get out here and face your death!"
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