Published: February 26, 2025
“Dao Kun, what brings you here? Could it be…” The Western Continent Emperor said, pondering, “Let him in.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.” After the golden-armored guard responded, it wasn’t long before Dao Kun stepped into the Hall of the Supreme Emperor, bowing to the Western Continent Emperor, “Junior Dao Kun from the Heavenly Gate Divine Palace, pays respects to the Emperor.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.” After Dao Kun seated himself, he discreetly sent a voice transmission to Dao Qing Grandmaster, “Master, I have important matters to discuss with you before I leave.”
“Alright.” Dao Qing Grandmaster replied through the voice transmission.
“May I ask, Dao Kun, what is the purpose of your visit to this Emperor?” The Western Continent Emperor inquired.
“Feigning ignorance,” Dao Kun scoffed internally, maintaining a respectful demeanor as he waved his right arm, causing a letter to float before the Western Continent Emperor. “Esteemed Emperor, I was sent here by my palace master; this letter is to be delivered into your hands personally.”
The Western Continent Emperor smiled and opened the envelope. Inside, it read: “I am truly ashamed of the Western Continent Emperor's affection towards this palace master.”
“In recent years, this palace master has been in seclusion. Three hundred million years later, I will seriously consider a marriage alliance with you.”
“I hope the Western Continent Emperor can carefully contemplate the matter of an alliance with the Elysium Sect; please think thrice.”
Signed: “Fang Zixi”
After reading, the expression of the Western Continent Emperor fluctuated between dark and light.
Dao Kun observed the change in his expression and said, “Esteemed Emperor, the palace master has been unwell in recent years, which is why she did not come personally.”
“However, the palace master has said that I can fully represent her. If you have any questions, I will answer what I can.”
“Hmm.” The Western Continent Emperor nodded and said, “I will seriously consider Zixi's words.”
“Today, this Emperor wants to make clear that if it were not for my special feelings for Zixi, I would have long since allied with the Elysium Sect during these years.”
“Since Zixi has asked this Emperor to wait, I can naturally wait, to prove my true feelings for her.”
The Western Continent Emperor paused and continued, “However, three hundred million years is truly too long. How about this: I will give her one hundred million years to consider.”
Dao Kun rose from his seat and cupped his fists, saying, “Esteemed Emperor, the palace master originally planned to enter seclusion for five hundred million years, but because the marriage is of great importance, it was changed to three hundred million years.”
“For strong beings like you and the palace master, three hundred million years is but a fleeting moment; I hope you can respect the palace master’s decision.”
The Western Continent Emperor shook his head. “For any deity at any realm, three hundred million years is not a fleeting moment, Dao Kun, you are mistaken.”
“However, for Zixi's sake, this Emperor will grant an additional five hundred thousand years, and after one hundred fifty million years, this Emperor needs a definitive answer.”
“Let’s proceed accordingly.”
Hearing this, Dao Kun's heart sank, and he hurriedly said, “Esteemed Emperor, how can you expect me to report back to the palace master like this?”
“How about this: you concede another five hundred thousand years. If you agree, I will do my utmost to persuade the palace master to agree to the marriage. You know that I am the most trusted person before the palace master.”
Upon hearing this, the Western Continent Emperor furrowed his brows and fell into a brief silence, then said, “Alright, based on your words, this Emperor agrees. However, there’s something I want to convey to you.”
“Please, esteemed Emperor.” Dao Kun asked.
The Western Continent Emperor said without a doubt, “If after two hundred million years, Zixi has not agreed to the marriage, then this Emperor will dismember you piece by piece. Do you hear me clearly?”