Sixth World.
Somewhere in the ruined city covered in tall trees and abundant greenery during the end of the world, Wang Lei and his team were being pursued by mutated monkeys with its whole tribe. Their car had smashed countless small trees and plants on the way but the sounds of angry monkeys behind them can still be heard.
KKKIIIKK KIKIKI KKKIIIKKK KIKIKI
The sound of cars driving without a care in the forest can be heard. Its wheels were skidding and jumping in the uneven road. The side mirror was long broken and even the front mirror had been long fragmented. Countless mutated monkeys are chasing after them, just based on sounds they make, these beasts are angry.
Wang Lei commanded, "Go! Step on the gas! We will all die and end up in the stomachs of monkeys if you guys stop!"
"Boss, our gasoline is already halfway done!"
"What should we do!?"
"You idiots what came into your mind when you tried the fireworks we found! You even burned the monkey's home!!!" scolded Wang Lei.
"Boohoo~ what should we do boss?" asked his subordinates.
"Argh! You idiots! Go! Continue in the direction of the base! I will stop them for a bit." said Wang Lei as he used his ability to control the wind to float in the air.
The car behind him had throttled over leaving him behind but his subordinates knew that the captain would be okay against a few monkeys. He is after all one of the strongest ability users in their base.
Wang Lei looks down on the mutated monkeys below him and his jolly expression from before is gone. His face turned serious and is no longer acting his role as Wang Lei. He is a cold-hearted Warden of the Nether System. He had no attachment to the others except for his loyalty towards his lord and his lover whom he loves a lot.
"Thankfully we found some fireworks for the Young Lord before the New Year arrives. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how the Lord would punish this servant of his. Sigh~ just finish the mission and go home," murmured Wang Lei as three tornados appeared on the scene blacking away the herd of monkeys.
WHOOSH. WHOOSH. WHOOSH.
Some monkeys failed to stop on time and were sucked inside the wind tornado twirling within. Seeing the devastating state of their kin, the other monkeys halted their movements while pursuing Wang Lei and his team.
Wang Lei observes the surroundings and notices that fewer zombies are roaming around. His Lord and the rest had decided to leave this world after civilization for humans are once again on top of the food chain in this world.
"It's almost time to leave," murmured Wang Lei as he flew away to follow the car his subordinates were driving.
Meanwhile, at their Mountain Base, Ximen Xueya and Lou Lan were so busy issuing orders for the New Year Celebrations the whole base would be participating. At this time, the kitchen of each house in the base was busy cooking. They were tasked to bring one single dish to be shared with everyone and each family only needed to bring it together. The Celebration would be happening in the open area in the city.
Right now at the center of the base is a huge willow tree. It looks so grand with its luscious crystal-like leaves and towering height. This is the same Willow Tree Deity Ximen Xueya and the rest had found in the mutated forest. As the Willow Deity's wish, he was transferred to a human town where he could receive faith from humans. Ever since he was transferred here by Xueya, he had been helping the base keep safe, especially at night.
Because of this, Willow Deity was considered as an ancient just popular after Ximen Xueya and Cao Junye, this Godly couple. Now children can be found playing under this tree. The shades of his leaves and branches expand enough to cover half the city. He also allowed two swings to be hung on his branches for the children. He especially likes Ximen Chino, the son of Ximen Xueya. Just based on his friendship with Mo Baojun, he can be treated as Granduncle by Ximen Chino.
Of course, the people of the base knew that he is an ancient God so whenever a crisis appeared, humans would give him faith in exchange for his help. Because of this, it wouldn't be surprising for Deity Willow to ascend back to Vearth in the future.
Ximen Chino was playing with Willow Deity's materialized from under his tree. Their laughter made this old tree smile in happiness as he had been always alone since the beginning of this world.
Ximen Chino's joyous laughter echoed in the area as he sat on the lap of the Willow Deity together with the children. Behind the swing, a branch from the willow tree was helping them push from behind.
"Hahahaha~ Granduncle push more~ Kyahaha~," said Ximen Chino.
"That's right Grandpa Willow, Hahaha~," said the other children.
Willow Deity responded, "Okay, hold on to me tight!"
"Okay~ Hahaha~" replied the children.
This scene was witnessed by the parents of the children playing with Grandpa Willow, seeing that their smiles were wide on their faces. There are even some who made a prayer gesture and give their thanks to the Willow Deity.
"Thankfully, the Willow Deity is with us. Thanks to him we don't need to fear attacks from zombies and the mutated beast coming over to the mountain."
"Right, with Willow Deity, Lord Ximen, and Marshal Cao we've become the strongest base. Thanks to their protection we don't even need to worry about food and resources. It was said that before the apocalypse had arrived Lord Ximen had started his preparation for it. He made some actions to keep the land fertile and water clear. We don't even need to worry about the Zombie Virus inside this mountain."
"Moreover, Lord Ximen is like a Godly being. He killed zombies waves by waves from before and a few beasts King like Oreo were also under the command of the Young Master Chino."
"Not only that, Marshal Cao and his unit would always come out to do patrol monthly. They've also cleared up the mountains and now no zombies are found within the vicinity. As expected of the man of Lord Ximen. Marshal Cao himself is another Godly figure like the others."
"I also heard that the New Year Celebration was suggested by Young Master Chino. He said he wasn't able to spend Christmas and New Year with Marshal Cao last year and wished to celebrate them together this time."
"I know about it. Lord Ximen then said that since it is New Year it is better to spend it together with everyone. This family is indeed too good to us."
"I heard there will be fireworks this year. How Nice it's been a while since we've seen Fireworks in the New Year."
"What are you guys gossiping about? We need to lay out the tables and place the food on them. Hurry!"
"Yes. YES.!"
Suddenly there is a commotion at the center but it wasn't because something bad had happened. It was just Ximen Xueya and Cao Junye who had arrived at the venue. They went to where Willow Deity is and looked for their son.
Ximen Chino happily calls for his parents, "DADDY! FATHER! Chino is here~"
"Yes, yes, we can see you~," said Cao Junye as he approached his son and took him from the Willow Deity.
"Greetings Uncle Willow~," said the newly arrived couple.
"Good Day, you two children. Are you done with the preparations?" asked Willow Deity.
Ximen Xueya respectfully replied the being before he is someone his uncle is a friend with.
"Uncle, congratulations your cultivation has been slowly returning," said Ximen Xueya.
A rare smile appears on his old face, "Indeed. A few more years later I should be able to ascend back home. By then we should see each other again."
Cao Junye was startled for a moment and said, "Uncle knows we are about to leave this world?"
"Yes. After all, you had completely merged with your soul fragment in this world. There is no need for you guys to remain here as you need to continue looking for your soul fragments but…"
"But…?"
"You guys need to hurry, especially Anjing. Complete the three trials of marriage as soon as possible so that all your hard work wouldn't be wasted." said the Willow Deity as he stared at Hei Anjing.
Meanwhile, besides him, Ye Xiajie was confused. The words this old man is saying are so indirect and there is not enough information for him to understand but his wife seems to know something about it.
Willow Deity spoke, "Okay. Enough of this serious stuff. It's New Year, is there something you wish to ask this old man?"
"Yes. At midnight we would use fireworks and those unclean things inside would definitely be attractive. I wanted to ask my uncle to prevent them from entering the mountain." said Ximen Xueya.
"A simple thing. Leave it to this old man and just enjoy the night." said the Willow Deity. "By the way, those children who left a few days ago are returning. You should send someone to welcome them. You guys can go now." said the Willow Deity before fading inside the tree.
Cao Junye said, "Wang Lei and the rest are back. Inform Lou Lan and rest to welcome them. Send some light element users and treat for injuries if there are." He ordered the nearest soldier to follow after them.
"Yes, Marshal!"
The family of three stayed in the venue to help for a bit before returning to their own mansion at the peak of the mountains. Ximen Chino was joyously chatting with his daddy and father on the way. He looks like a happy family.
At midnight, everyone yelled the countdown for the arrival of the New Year. Once the countdown had reached zero, the fireworks gotten by Wang Lei and his team had been lit. Colorful colors in the shapes of flowers spread in the black sky. It looks so beautiful and everyone was so happy about it.
In the courtyard of the mansion, Cao Junye, Ximen Xueya had spared a picnic mat. Behind them are the old butler and the loyal soldiers that serve Cao Junye. The table is full of various dishes. Steaks, noodles that are usually used to show longevity, barbecues, and seafood platters. There are lots of choices from beef, chicken, vegetables, fruits, and dessert.
The single soldiers joined this party while the others spent it with their own families. Wang Lei and Lou Lan were at the swing holding each other's hands as they welcomed the new year together.
"Happy New Year, our little baby!" said Ximen Xueya and Cao Junye to their son Ximen Chino and kissed him on his cheeks.
Ximen Chino giggles as he kisses back his parents and watches them greet Happy New Year to each other.
Cao Junye kissed Ximen Xueya's forehead and said, "Happy New Year, Jing'er"
"Happy New Year my love," said Ximen Xueya as he pecked his husband's lips.
On the other hand at the swing, Lou Lan is holding a huge plate of food as he helped his lover hold it for him. He looks like a hamster feeding himself nonstop as if he hadn't eaten for a long time.
"You pig, eat slowly. You'll choke that way," said Lou Lan.
Wang Lei said, "Honey, I'm so hungry~"
"I will get you some more," said Lou Lan as he was about to stand up.
Wang Lei held his hand and kissed him.
"Happy New Year, honey!"
"Hmp! I thought you only had food in your head. Happy New Year to you as well." said Lou Lan as the couple kissed under the showy fireworks making everyone see them.
Meanwhile, the single soldiers who witnessed everything from behind had tears on their faces and were as if they were wronged greatly.
"Boohoo…. Don't single dogs have rights? AH!" They collectively said.
