Chapter 1124: The Place Where We First Met
Once upon a time, he was just the youngest disciple to join Redemption Academy, but now, he had already ascended to the status of a quasi-emperor capable of slaying emperors. Under his leadership, humans finally saw a chance to rise anew.
All the resentment in his heart vanished completely. Seeing lovers united at last, as former companions, their hearts were filled with nothing but sincere blessings.
After a few rounds of drinks, Tang San smiled and said, "Little Beauty and I will soon head to the Ancestral Court to prepare for our wedding. After the ceremony, we will officially begin seclusion and attempt to ascend to Emperor status. Only by becoming Emperors can we truly possess the power to protect our race. Prime Minister, Teacher, prepare yourselves. When we marry, it will also be the moment of transmission for the entire race." The "entire race" he referred to was, of course, humanity.
Xiao He nodded slightly, "Everything has been prepared; we're just waiting for the right moment. Should we wait until you become Emperors before proceeding with the transmission?"
Tang San shook his head and replied, "No need. After the wedding, Little Beauty and I will immediately enter seclusion. Among the emperors in the Ancestral Court, the support for us is already quite significant. Before we ascend to Emperor status—or even if we fail—the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox will not act recklessly. Don't forget, we've just slain an emperor. They will have to weigh their actions carefully. Once we become Emperors, everything will naturally find resolution. At that time, no matter what happens, all you need to do is focus on continuing the development of our humans."
Zhang Haoxuan expressed some concern, saying, "Tang San, don't take any unnecessary risks! You've come so far, and proceeding cautiously is the best approach. As long as you both become Emperors, providing shelter for us humans, why worry about humanity's growth and prosperity?"
Under Tang San's guidance, humans had inherited two cultivation paths. Element control was now flourishing, and an increasing number of humans were joining. Meanwhile, Tang San continued to refine the Divine Code, which was undoubtedly laying out a promising path for cultivation in the future. With ample time, humanity would naturally have a high chance of flourishing.
Tang San gently shook his head and said, "Teacher, rest assured, I have my plans."
Proceed cautiously? He wished he could. But some matters were beyond his control. Once he and Pretty Girl ascended to Emperor status, they would inevitably face tremendous rejection from the entirety of the dimension. At that point, they would need to leave the Falan Planet dimension as quickly as possible. Otherwise, even if the dimension itself failed to expel them, their very existence could lead to its collapse.
Moreover, they weren't originally from this dimension. Back in their previous dimension, there were still many loved ones and friends waiting for their return. Thus, while Tang San intended to handle matters in this dimension properly, he couldn't stay here forever.
Zhang Haoxuan raised his glass and said, "Regardless, over the years, everyone has seen all you've done for humanity. You are humanity's true light of redemption, the ones truly leading our people toward a future free from slavery."
Tang San raised his cup to clink glasses with him and earnestly said, "The future of human development—our role can only be that of guides. It is ultimately up to our clansmen to determine their fate and path forward. It will take generations of effort before we can become the protagonists of this world. With the wisdom and creativity of humans, this is almost an inevitable outcome. The only variable is how long the process will take."
Xiao He also raised his glass and solemnly said, "To humanity's future, cheers." He was now a true human.
Everyone raised their glasses, clinking them together, and drank in unison.
As the banquet drew to a close, they left the space for the two betrothed.
"You must be tired. Get some rest early. Traveling must have worn you out," Pretty Girl said softly, holding Tang San's hand.
Tang San shook his head and replied, "I'm not tired. As long as I'm with you, none of that matters."
"Then shall we…" Pretty Girl lowered her head, her cheeks already flushed with embarrassment. Having formally committed to each other, her heart now had no defenses left against him.
Tang San merely smiled faintly and said, "Let's go for a walk."
"Hmm?" Pretty Girl was momentarily stunned, but the next instant, her delicate figure was already enveloped in the silver light he released. When they reappeared, they were outside the City Lord Manor.
A hazy glow surrounded them, rendering their presence nearly unnoticeable to anyone passing by—an application of the Spirit Rhinoceros Eye.
Tang San held Pretty Girl's hand as they strolled slowly through Jiali City Central Plaza.
Under the bright moon and sparse stars, the night air carried a faint chill, mingling with the warm vibrancy and hustle of the city.
With her hand in his, Tang San walked steadily, soon arriving at a familiar place.
Looking at the small building before them, Pretty Girl couldn't help but smile.
"The place where we first met," she said softly.
Tang San nodded, "I will never forget that moment. Do you know? When I first saw you, the very first thought that crossed my mind was to give thanks to the divine providence of the heavens. At that moment, I inwardly thanked all the gods, thanked everything, for finally letting me see you again."
"Following the mark of your reincarnation to this dimension, arriving here was the most dangerous time of my life. Though I still retained some divine consciousness, my body was fragile—nothing but a tiny baby born into a human tribe, struggling just to eat. At the time, I faced the constant possibility of death. I truly wasn't sure whether you were alive in this perilous dimension or if I would ever be able to find you."
Though his tone was calm, Pretty Girl could clearly feel the peril and suffering he had faced. Crossing dimensions, a First-Generation God King reduced to such vulnerability—all for the sake of finding her.
She leaned into his embrace, holding him tightly.
"In those days, I deeply resented this dimension. I even swore silently that if I couldn't find you or if you had died, I would—once my strength was restored—risk defying the laws of the universe to destroy this dimension entirely."
"But then, until later, until that moment in this place when I saw you—everything changed. I felt utterly blessed by the heavens. From that instant, all my negative emotions dissolved due to your appearance. Seeing you was the most beautiful thing that ever happened to me. In my heart, only goodness remained. My sole desire was to protect you, to stay by your side, and wait for the day we could truly be together. And now, that day has finally come. Thank you for never giving up on me."
Pretty Girl raised her head and gently kissed his cheek. "You're so foolish, you know? Do you realize, when you first told me about our past lives, my heart was filled with rejection? For a while, I even believed you didn't truly love me. I thought you only cared about the mark of reincarnation I bore."
Tang San smiled bitterly, "That was always my greatest fear."
Pretty Girl continued, "But then I realized you weren't like that. You never pushed the stories of my past life on me. You simply supported me quietly, encouraging me to live this life without regrets. No matter the time or place, you always supported me and protected me. Whenever you were by my side, it felt as though no problem was insurmountable, and everything was simple and serene. But once you left, I'd feel as though the whole world was against me, as if it were broken. That's when I understood: I had truly fallen in love with you. It's this life's me who loves the two-life you—not some former self awakening inside me."