Published: February 25, 2025
Ouyang Qianqian looked at Ouyang Duantian and said, "Father, you must understand my decision."
Ouyang Duantian's heart ached as he shook his head, "But Qianqian, this path is fraught with danger. You are still so young, and the world is ruthless."
"Father, I have made up my mind. I want to pursue my own destiny and not be held back any longer," she replied firmly.
Tears flowed down Ouyang Duantian's cheeks as he held her tightly, "You don't understand the risks involved. As your father, I can't bear the thought of losing you."
"Please, Father, trust me. I have my own dreams to chase, and I need to do this for myself," Qianqian pleaded, her voice resolute.
Reluctantly, Ouyang Duantian released her, realizing that he could not change her mind. "If you must go, then promise me you will be careful and return safely," he said, his voice cracking with emotion.
Ouyang Qianqian nodded, determination shining in her eyes. "I promise, Father. I will make you proud."
"If I escape, you would die! I know you love me, and you are not afraid of death for me."
"But have you thought about it? Fang Rulong is ruthless, and if I escape, our Skyreach Immortal City may also suffer because of me."
"Therefore, the matter of my marriage to Fang Rulong is an unchangeable situation."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Duantian fell into a long silence. After a deep breath, he endured the heartache and praised, "You are indeed my daughter, Ouyang Duantian!"
"For the City Lord's Mansion, for Skyreach Immortal City, my daughter, you have suffered!"
After saying this, Ouyang Duantian sighed and lamented, "It is my uselessness... it is my uselessness..."
"Father, please don't say that." Ouyang Qianqian shook her head and controlled her tears, softly saying, "Father, in five years, I will be married."
"I want to spend the next five years without cultivating and without letting you cultivate. I want to be by your side and take good care of you, okay?"
Ouyang Duantian forced a smile and nodded, "Okay."
"Father, let's not talk about these unhappy things." Ouyang Qianqian smiled through her tears, her stunning beauty radiating happiness, "Father, do you know? In the ninety years since leaving Skyreach Immortal City, I have met the man I love."
Ouyang Duantian frowned, "Qianqian, the person you fell in love with isn't that Tan Yun who got you into trouble, is it?"
"Yes, father." Ouyang Qianqian smiled and said, "It's him. We have been together for dozens of years, and I am already satisfied."
Ouyang Duantian's face darkened, "Qianqian, what is the background of this Tan Yun? How dare he kill Mozi Mansion, Mo Changfeng, Mo Changsheng? What is even harder for me to believe is that he even dared to kill Wan Baoshan."
Thinking of Tan Yun, Ouyang Qianqian seemed to forget her troubles and joked, "Father, I can't tell you Tan Yun's background because I promised him not to tell anyone about him."
"However, I can tell you that he is not only the man I love deeply but also someone I admire."
"As for his bravery, indeed, it is quite large, and it surely exceeds your imagination."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Duantian laughed, "Alright, my precious daughter has grown up, and now she is turning her elbow outward, unwilling to reveal his identity to me."
After laughing, Ouyang Duantian looked at Ouyang Qianqian incredulously, "It's hard to imagine that when you left, you were only at the twelfth level of the emperor realm, and now, you've transformed into a first-stage great emperor realm powerhouse."
"Could it be that these great opportunities were also brought to you by Tan Yun?"
Ouyang Qianqian nodded heavily, "Yes, without him, I would probably still be at the first stage of the emperor sovereign realm."
"He has really helped me a lot and brought me much joy."
Ouyang Duantian asked in a low voice, "Does he know you are returning to marry the nine heavens immortal emperor?"
"No." Ouyang Qianqian's beautiful eyes showed a hint of sadness, "I cannot tell him. Otherwise, with his character, he would come to stop it, and if that happened, I would end up hurting him."