“Hold on.” An inharmonious voice interjected.
Xie Xie’s heart shuddered. ‘What I feared is coming true.’ The voice belonged to Yuanen Tiandang.
Yuanen Tiandang walked forward in long strides.
Long Yeyue looked toward him. “Do you have something to say, Heavenly Wild Douluo?”
Yuanen Tiandang glared at Xie Xie and said, “There is a saying of ‘a daughter’s match is decided by the parents’. Have you asked me for my daughter’s hand in marriage?”
Yuanen Zhentian frowned ever so slightly, but he did not stop his son either because he was well aware of Yuanen Tiandang’s love for Yuanen Yehui. If Xie Xie could not even pass his side, it would be a failure for sure.
Xie Xie smiled bitterly in his heart. He took a step forward. He was about to speak when he felt a tremendous force shove him back to his original position.
Yuanen Yehui stepped forward and said to Yuanen Tiandang, “Father, marriage is a matter between him and me. I’ve already said yes so you should be giving your blessing to us. Could it be that you are going to make things difficult for your daughter before the eyes of so many people?”
As soon as those words were spoken, Yuanen Tiandang’s domineering attitude was shattered. He continued to speak in a displeased tone, “I can’t just let my daughter be deceived and taken away by this scoundrel. He hasn’t passed my test yet.”
Yuanen Yehui said without the slightest hesitation, “I’ve already tested him. Don’t worry, we’ll be fine. Moreover, we’ll be staying in the academy after this. You are living in Shrek City too, so we will be always accompanying you. Father, give us your blessing.”
Yuanen Tiandang was defeated at last upon seeing Yuanen Yehui’s persistent gaze. He was really afraid that his unyielding daughter would really tag along with Xie Xie and leave if he were to continue doing this. By then, he would lose more than he gained.
There was nothing else he could do except to open up his arms. “Come and give your father a hug.”
Yuanen Yehui finally cracked into a smile. She walked forward and threw herself into her father’s arms. “Father, I’ll always be your daughter. You can hug me whenever you want. I’m going to be right by your side.”
“Hmm. I let the scoundrel boy off too easily.”
They separated from the hug. Yuanen Tiandang glared at Xie Xie ferociously. “If you treat my daughter badly, just wait and see.”
Xie Xie said with a bitter smile, “If I were to treat her badly, there’s no need for you to come. She will be more than enough! Do you think that she will show mercy to me?”
As soon as those words were spoken, the people on the entire scene burst out laughing. The awkwardness from a moment ago had vanished, and Xie Xie could finally be at ease. He took back Yuanen Yehui’s hand in content.
The widescreen put in place before everyone lit up, and a figure appeared. His entire body was shimmering with golden radiance. Was that not Tang Wulin?
The screen displayed a crystal-clear satellite image.
Tang Wulin was dressed in a white ceremonial suit embroidered with golden dragon patterns. The dragon patterns were not overly elaborate, but they perfectly complemented his handsome face. He exuded a God-like quality.
He flew in the sky at a steady speed, neither rushed nor tarried, heading in the direction of the Spirit Pagoda. The display showed that the Spirit Pagoda was already in sight and he was about to arrive.
In the Spirit Pagoda’s headquarters, the lofty pagoda tower stood tall.
Tang Wulin was very familiar with the place, but he had always come bearing hostile intent before. He had only come in peace when he had to verify his battle armor.
This time, he had come to this lofty pagoda to do something that he never expected. He never imagined that his wife would be the Spirit Pagoda’s Pagoda Master.
Naturally, his arrival drew the Spirit Pagoda’s attention. After all, he did not try to disguise himself at all and his aura was so majestic.
Meanwhile, Gu Yuena was standing in front of the window. Her position allowed her to see the silhouette of golden light traveling toward her getting closer and closer.
She was dressed in a silver gown, her attire complementing the beauty of her silver hair. She was like a fairy maiden descended from above.
“Pagoda Master, His Excellency the Dragon Emperor Douluo is here. Look.” The Spirit Pagoda’s staff had reported the event to her earlier.
“I shall attend to this myself,” said Gu Yuena indifferently. At this exact moment, her gaze was fixed upon Tang Wulin.
She had been with him since she was a child. At the time, his family was impoverished. He began interning as a blacksmith when he was young in order to cultivate. She could still remember how he was reluctant to spend the money earned from forging, yet he was always buying candies for Na’er.
He was a great brother without a doubt. He was so kind.
He made himself who he was today step by step, making countless sacrifices. How many hardships had he endured? How much pain had he experienced? He was separated from his family while his teachers died in battle. The crushing blows over and over again did not push him down. He developed over time, and he had such a firm heart.
She had never seen him dressed in such a magnificent outfit. There was no doubt that his white ceremonial suit was tailor-made for him. It complemented his almost perfect figure such that he looked even more handsome and masculine.
His hair was blue, and it blew in the wind to make him look especially vigorous.
His eyes were crystal-clear and filled with rich passion. The scorching hot aura made her feel as if she would melt completely.
He was getting closer and closer so swiftly. She could clearly feel her heart beating faster and faster.
He had seen her as well. Although she was standing behind the window, his Purple Demon Eyes had already spotted her.
The silver gown accentuated her slim waist. She had always looked perfect to him. He loved her large, purple eyes and her well-proportioned, slender, and tall figure.
He was familiar with every bit and piece of her, yet his heart would still burn every time he saw her, as if it was filled with ineffable ferventness.
Her presence filled his heart to the brim. His love for her had never wavered even in the slightest.
He had finally arrived at what felt like the most important moment of his life. All the obstacles that kept them apart in the past had vanished into nothingness following the great battle.
He felt that there was no one else that could stop him in this world. He was the son of the God King and possessed the most elegant status. He was the leader of Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect with the most powerful supporters. The lord of the plane was his grandfather and the life core was his grandmother. He had also cultivated the Real God rank and he was standing on the pinnacle of this world already.
She gave him her perfect self, though he was not a perfectionist, and he hoped that he could be with her in a real sense. They would live and share everything without distinction between each other so they could enjoy their happiness in this world.
‘I’m here, my dear. Are you ready?’
Tang Wulin stopped in the air when he was about one thousand meters away from the Spirit Pagoda’s headquarters.
He did not move farther forward anymore and cracked a smile at Gu Yuena standing behind the window.
Then, he raised his hands slowly from his sides. At once, the golden glow on his body grew brighter.
Although they might have been witnessed by thousands, with many watching through the satellite, this moment belonged to the two of them alone, in Tang Wulin’s view. Everything he did was for the person before him.
There was a deep dragon’s roar which made Gu Yuena’s Silver Dragon King Bloodline hum softly in reply.
They could clearly sense their hearts beating at the same frequency.
Tang Wulin could feel her love for him and her surging emotions.
His hands drew a circle in the air, conjuring a gigantic golden heart-shaped halo. With Tang Wulin’s body at the center, the heart expanded and colored the entire sky a splendid gold.
Soon after, layers of overlapping heart-shaped halos spread and diffused into the surroundings.
