Published: February 25, 2025
He sighed heavily, feeling the weight of time and the distance that separated them.
“Back then, I had no choice but to send you away for your safety. I hope you can forgive me for my decisions,” he murmured softly, his voice barely above a whisper.
As the night deepened, a sudden gust of wind swept through the area, causing the leaves to rustle. Ouyang Duantian felt a chill run down his spine, as if the very heavens were responding to his sorrow.
Just then, the door to the grand hall creaked open, and an Old Servant stepped out, bowing respectfully. “City Lord, the preparations for the banquet in the Guest Hall are complete. Our esteemed guests have arrived.”
Ouyang Duantian nodded, shaking off the heavy thoughts. “Thank you, Old Servant. I’ll be right there.”
As he turned to enter the hall, his heart remained heavy with memories, but he steeled himself for the responsibilities that awaited him. The fate of Skyreach Immortal City depended on his leadership, and he couldn’t afford to be consumed by his personal feelings.
He entered the Guest Hall, where nobles and dignitaries were gathered, each one wearing a mask of politeness and intrigue. He took his place at the jade chair at the head of the table, ready to engage in the political games that often unfolded in such gatherings.
Even amidst the clinking of cups and the laughter of the gathered crowd, Ouyang Duantian's thoughts drifted back to his daughter, wondering if she was safe and happy in her new life.
At that moment, an old man descended from the sky, landing in front of Ouyang Duantian.
The newcomer was none other than the old steward, Ouyang Fu, who had hurried back from the Soul-Eating Abyss to deliver news.
At this moment, Ouyang Fu’s aged face was filled with excitement. “City Lord, I have good news, truly great news!”
“Sigh.” Ouyang Duantian shook his head and sighed, “No matter how good the news, it is tasteless in this City Lord’s heart.”
“City Lord, what I mean is, I have seen the young lady!” Ouyang Fu said.
“What? You’ve seen Qianqian?” Ouyang Duantian immediately pulled Ouyang Fu into the hall, then waved his right arm. As the surface of the grand hall rippled slightly, a soundproof barrier was set up.
Ouyang Duantian spoke with doubt, “You really have seen the young lady?”
He was doubtful because he had not told Ouyang Fu about his daughter’s disguise; how could he know?
While Ouyang Duantian was confused, Ouyang Fu explained, “City Lord, when I was at the Soul-Eating Abyss, a strange young woman called out to me.”
“The strange girl called herself Xianxian, and it turned out to be the alias of the young lady after her disguise!”
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Duantian finally believed that Ouyang Fu had indeed seen his daughter. He hurriedly urged, “How is that girl Qianqian doing now? Quick, tell me what she said to you!”
Ouyang Fu respectfully smiled and said, “City Lord, the young lady inquired about your current situation, and I told her the truth.”
“Upon learning about your hundred-year agreement with the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor, she asked me to tell you that she will return to marry the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor when the time comes.”
After hearing this, Ouyang Duantian shook his head and sighed, “This silly child, since she has left, she should never come back.”
“My daughter, even if I die, I will never let you marry that Dog Immortal Emperor!”
At this time, Ouyang Fu, with a fervent expression, said, “City Lord, I have another piece of good news for you. Do you know? The young lady is now at the seventh-grade emperor sovereign realm!”
“What? Seventh-grade emperor sovereign realm?” Ouyang Duantian's eyes widened in disbelief as he exclaimed, “How is this possible? When she left, she was only at the twelfth level of the emperor realm. How could she break through her realm continuously in such a short time?”
“City Lord, the young lady is indeed at the seventh-grade emperor sovereign realm,” Ouyang Fu confirmed. “According to her, the reason she was able to advance was due to her friend’s help.”