Chapter 661: Farewell
Five days later, in the Dream Court.
Today’s Dream Court is particularly lively. Everywhere is festooned with lanterns, and balloons and little red flowers are hanging around. Every person coming and going wears a smile, making it truly bustling.
Inside the main hall of Dream Court, there’s even a banner hanging that reads, “Warm Congratulations on the Perfect Conclusion of the Divine Demon Game.”
“… This game has upheld the principles of unity, friendship, and cooperation, promoting communication between the Primordial Deities and the Abyss Realm…”
On stage, Young Master Sang is reading from a dull and boring report prepared by Hua Jianglian, droning on and on.
Below the stage, including Foolish Child and a crowd of Primordial Deities, everyone looks half-asleep, yawning widely.
“… So boring.”
Jiang Mei couldn’t help but mumble, “Even after being here for five years, I still can’t figure out why humans have so many strange customs.”
“Who started this pointless talk that wastes time, anyway?”
“Actually, this is just a means for humans to showcase their status,” Xu Yao said with a smile, stroking his beard. “You’ll see that it’s quite enjoyable if you get up and give it a try.”
“… No way. Just thinking about it is boring.”
On another side, Foolish Child still seemed puzzled: “Are you saying Old Woman Xi has really returned to her realm? Is that true?”
“No one knows if it’s true or not.”
Huo Longyuan calmly shook his head. “But I find it hard to believe anyone could kill her in the Abyss Realm.”
Foolish Child nodded thoughtfully but soon pushed it to the back of his mind.
After all, Old Woman Xi’s fate had nothing to do with him.
What he cared about now was how to approach Young Master Sang and ask Floating Splendor Commerce to open a shop in his realm so that he could play “Original Immortal” at home.
“… That’s all I wanted to say.”
After finishing his script, Young Master Sang cleared his throat and sighed, “I’m very glad to have met you all in these past five years. If there’s a chance, I hope there will never be another opportunity to meet you again.”
“Before parting, I can fulfill a last small wish for everyone. If there’s any specialty you’d like to bring back from the Abyss Realm, as long as it’s not too outrageous, I’ll do my best to accommodate.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mei’s interest was piqued: “Can I take a few boxes of cosmetics back? The cosmetics industry here is quite interesting.”
“Of course.”
Young Master Sang smiled. “I’ll have Floating Splendor Commerce prepare a sample of all our cosmetics for you to take.”
“I, I just want to play ‘Original Immortal’…”
Foolish Child cleared his throat: “Could you send a few people from your Floating Splendor Commerce to my realm to set up a signal base station? This way I can also play ‘Original Immortal’ at home?”
“Um…”
Young Master Sang gave a sheepish smile. “That’s technically difficult; we can’t currently research cross-realm signal connections.”
“But as an alternative, we allow you to leave a clone. As long as you accept our 12-hour constant monitoring of this clone, you can continue to experience the latest content of ‘Original Immortal’ with it.”
Upon hearing this, Foolish Child’s eyes lit up: “Of course I accept.”
What a celestial life to do nothing and play “Original Immortal” for twenty-four hours! Even after being a Primordial Deity for billions of years, he had never experienced a life more enjoyable than this.
“I’ll take the thermos I’ve always used.” Xu Yao chuckled as he stroked his beard.
Perhaps looking at this thermos later would remind him of those days when he wandered around with it, hearing people call out, “Hello, Leader.”
“Then as for your Majesty…” Young Master Sang turned to Huo Longyuan.
Without surprise, Huo Longyuan spoke up: “I want to take one person with me.”
“As long as she agrees,” Young Master Sang nodded knowingly.
The Little Maid obviously wouldn’t refuse.
After all, when Young Master Sang visited Huo Longyuan last time, he’d known the Little Maid was already pregnant.
“All right.”
Young Master Sang lightly clapped his hands: “Thus, this Divine Demon Game officially concludes.”
“Everyone, please take care on your way out.”
Below, several Primordial Deities slowly stood up.
“Sigh, it still feels a bit regretful.”
As Jiang Mei and the others walked out, she muttered: “In the end, we had so much fun that we forgot we originally came for the All-Powerful Rules’ power.”
“Isn’t it okay?” Foolish Child shook his head. “We still gained Ancestral Cang’s power, so it wasn’t a wasted trip.”
“Come on.” Xu Yao sighed. “Didn’t you all guess that kid’s true identity?”
“Thankfully, he hasn’t fully reclaimed the power yet; otherwise, if he came to settle accounts, it wouldn’t be a matter of wanting to leave but rather, if we could leave.”
Jiang Mei and Foolish Child didn’t say anything more.
The figures of the three Primordial Deities gradually disappeared from the Dream Court. The only one left was Huo Longyuan, who turned to Young Master Sang.
“… As you wish.”
“I will visit Old Woman Xi and Ancestral Cang’s realms after returning,” he said calmly. “If there’s anything suspicious, the clone I left in the National Master’s Mansion will inform you.”
Young Master Sang also slowly clasped his fists: “Thank you for your trouble, your Majesty.”
“Before I leave, I have one last question.”
Huo Longyuan turned around, gazing out towards the Dream Court: “Xu Yao mentioned that you once gathered our powers, yet you couldn’t become a Primordial Deity because there was something missing.”
“The reason you abandoned the rules to enter reincarnation was also to find this missing thing.”
“I’ve always been curious. What are you truly looking for?”
Young Master Sang thought for a moment.
“Although I have yet to recover my memory and cannot answer your Majesty’s question…”
“However, I have a general guess in my heart.”
“And this thing, your Majesty already possesses.”
Huo Longyuan stared into Young Master Sang’s eyes.
After a long pause, a light smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.
“Until we meet again.”
“Until we meet again,” Young Master Sang replied earnestly.
Perhaps for the other Primordial Deities, Young Master Sang’s perspective was one of hoping to never see each other again.
But for Huo Longyuan.
Young Master Sang didn’t mind the prospect of meeting again.
Till Huo Longyuan’s figure gradually faded, Young Master Sang only heard his last words gently echoing in the grand hall of Dream Court:
“Still, thank you.”
“Your only obsession is only Qingqing.”
“… Thank you for helping me find her.”
Young Master Sang didn’t say much in reply, rather silently clasping his fists towards the air.
In truth.
The entire Abyss Realm’s people should also thank you.
Even if your original intention when reincarnating into the Abyss Realm wasn’t good.
But judging by actions, not intentions.
You still personally forged the Long Huan Holy Kingdom.
You opened up civilization here, leading to prosperity.
No matter what, Young Master Sang should bid farewell to this Long Huan Holy Emperor on behalf of the Holy Kingdom and all the people.
Take care.
