Chapter 1462 - Birdcage

Qingyu shook her head in exasperation. "I don't know.... Its impossible, Big Brother. He's too strong. I'll never know anything he doesn't want me to know. Neither my father nor I have the strength to resist him."

They were merely mortals who had come from the chaos skyjail. Even after Li Wudi had awakened eight bane-rings, he was still working hard to become a G.o.d. Because of the weak spiritual energy in the Flameyellow Continent, it was difficult to attain G.o.dhood without the inheritance of caeli. How could he fight an emperor from a world with a nova source?

Tianming felt like a sea of fire stood in their way.

"Big Brother, I hope I'm wrong. I hope my father is doing well, at least better than me. Hes suffered too much. The heavens cant be so unfair to him, said Qingyu.

"The astralscape of order has a strict hierarchy. They have millions of years worth of legacies and a nova source. Theres no way we can fight against the sun emperor in just a few years.

In fact, Tianming's talent was extraordinary; not even the sun emperors daughter could catch up with him. However, he was still no match for a man who had cultivated for an entire millennium. For the time being, there was no solution to their problem.

"Don't overthink it, youll only stress yourself out. I'll think about your problem first." Tianming set aside the issue regarding his G.o.dfather and set his sights on Qingyu. Although they were G.o.dfather and G.o.dson, Tianming thought of him as family. He didnt have siblings, but he had long regarded Qingyu as his sister.

"Qingyu, what do you think of your betrothal to Long Renshe?" Tianming solemnly asked.

"It can only mean that he began planning the occupation of the Xuanyuan Dragon Sect from the moment he laid eyes on me." Qingyu bitterly smiled. If the G.o.ddess married the successor of the Veildragon Palace, then the celestial orderians had reason to remain and protect her. For that reason, the sun emperor had put on a convincing act, emphasizing how much he loved the Ninemoon G.o.ddess. The purpose of the engagement was to take over the Xuanyuan Dragon Sect.

"So you arent willing to marry him?" Tianming asked.

"Big Brother, are you kidding? How could I be willing? Hes just playing me like a puppet." Qingyu shook her head.

"Don't get all excited, Im just making sure on behalf of Feng." Tianming laughed.

Qingyu's behavior had Lingfeng breathing a sigh of relief. In life, the greatest joy after reuniting was discovering that neither one of them had changed.

"Feng is so silly." Qingyu pursed her lips. There was a smile on her face whenever she mentioned him.

"Hes listening," Tianming said.

"Well, tell him... I miss him a little. As soon as I left the Divine Moon Realm, I thought Id look for him in the xenomemory s.p.a.ce if I ever regained my freedom..."

"Well theres no need for me to repeat that. Hes p.r.i.c.ked up his ears."

Their conversation made Lingfeng blush. Heaving a sigh of relief, he turned away and looked into the distance, hoping to resolve the awkwardness.

"Ye Lingfeng, you hooked up with my sister the moment I wasnt around!" Tianming gave him a kick.

The silly Yin Chen relayed that to Qingyu, who covered her face in embarra.s.sment. "Big Brother, youve got it all wrong. I was the one who hooked up with him." She faltered.

"Young people nowadays are so direct!" Ying Huo said with a look of disgust.

"Thats Ying Huo speaking isnt it?"

Looking up at Ying Huo, Yin Chen repeated Qingyus words.

"So what if it is?" Ying Huo pursed its beak.

"Shuo Yue says it misses you as well." Yin Chen burst into laughter. Turning into a locust, it revealed an expression of disgust.

"Dammit, Ive got love troubles! I must hold on. I cant save myself for one person like Tianming!" Ying Huo shuddered, fluttering its wings and flying away at once. Its words echoed in the air. "Fifth, tell that big white bird not to l.u.s.t after my handsome figure!"

What a chicken!

A reunion was hard to come by. Even if the road ahead was filled with obstacles, even if they couldnt overcome adversity, nothing could affect their optimism. When he had finally stopped laughing, Tianming took a deep breath and said, "If thats the case, we must ruin this so-called betrothal."

"Big Brother, can it be done? Wont it cause a chain reaction? Ruining the sun emperors plan will definitely arouse his anger. Im afraid that innocent people will suffer as a result," Qingyu said.

"Therell be risks and danger. We still have to come up with a detailed plan. Don't feel bad, youre just a p.a.w.n of his. His purpose is to completely control the Xuanyuan Dragon Sect. People will die, but its his fault, not yours. Everyone has the right to live for themselves. If you remain his p.a.w.n, hell have more reason to harm others," Tianming said.

"Alright." Qingyu nodded. After their conversation, she felt a release of her pent-up frustrations. Even if the chains of fate were wrapped tightly around her neck, there was hope in her heart because she had family and loved ones on her side. After all, Tianming was a reliable man. "Big Brother, I really want to see you. Its a pity Im trapped in the Dragontooth Spring."

Like a lonely bird trapped in the sun emperors cage, she could hardly move, even if she spread her wings. She had merely switched to a different cage in the Xuanyuan Dragon Sect. Freedom was an illusion; Shuo Yue was the only one she could speak to about her suffering. But now, Tianming and Lingfeng had appeared outside her cage. The chains were still there, but at least she was smiling.

"Don't worry, well have plenty of opportunities. The future will be better. At least Feng and I have climbed to a position where we can see you," Tianming said. Rising from the Flameyellow Continent to the Xuanyuan Dragon Sect hadnt been easy.

"Ill try my best as well. Ill never give up. I can't disappoint those who love me." Clenching her fists, Qingyu vowed to keep fighting. Then she suddenly thought of someone. "By the way, wheres Ling'er? Why haven't I seen her?"

"Ling'er is by my side. Something happened to her and I'm still waiting for her to heal." Tianming grit his teeth.

"That's good."

That was all they had to say. Rising to his feet, Tianming patted Lingfeng on the shoulder. "You two talk. I'll take a walk."

"Okay." Lingfeng was still a little nervous. Embarra.s.sment swept across his face as he turned to the locust in front of him. Those who didnt know any better would think that he had fallen in love with the insect.