Chapter 390- Back to The Real World (01)
But in such a desperate situation, how could Qian Sha possibly surrender? So, he used the world power he had painstakingly created, even at the cost of the world collapsing, to try to bury them.
This was because he spared no effort in drawing the power from the small world, which caused Qian Sha’s strength to surge, and for a moment, neither of the two adversaries could gain the upper hand.
However, just when it seemed they were evenly matched and their standoff might go on endlessly, one of the subordinates of the BOSS, who should have been lying dead, suddenly leapt to his feet.
The disguise of Ying was torn away, revealing the red hair and red eyes beneath the mask. He joined forces with Qiong Qi, even using the influence of his intrusion into this world to help temporarily trap Qian Sha. This allowed Qiong Qi to successfully unleash his power, which pierced through Qian Sha’s soul.
In an instant, Qian Sha was completely penetrated by the golden beam of light that contained purification power, emitted by Qiong Qi.
The black mist seemed unable to withstand the force, constantly bulging outward. Finally, with a wail, countless golden beams erupted from the sphere of black mist, scattering it into pieces, completely dissipating.
Qian Sha was finally dead. Once the soul that had created this world was completely torn apart, the suppression on their souls also vanished, and everyone’s original power was restored. At the same time, the remnants of this small world began to crumble into dust, and its collapse intensified.
In this critical moment, Qian Chen hurriedly sent out his power, pulling everyone present back into his domain.
When they opened their eyes again, Mu Jin and the others had already left the crumbling world behind. The group lay sprawled on the ground in disarray. In addition to the four of them, there was also a black leopard with long horns and red totems, and a small black cat.
The small black cat lay limp on the black leopard, lazily meowing in confusion.
Mu Jin was surprised to see Teng Gen and 003 appear as well, his eyes widening in astonishment. He heard Qian Chen explain as he helped Ying up, “My domain has restrictions, so your system was directly pulled out. Don’t worry, they’re fine.”
Hearing this, Mu Jin saw the black panther use its tail to gently secure 003 onto its back. The panther nodded at Mu Jin, finally easing his mind, allowing him to take in his surroundings.
All around was an expanse of whiteness, somewhat resembling the system space. Mu Jin realized this must be Qian Chen’s usual retreat. As the main god of these small worlds, if he didn’t reside within one of them, he would naturally create a domain of his own.
However, this place seemed completely barren. Aside from a palace in the distance, everything else was bare, appearing dull and lifeless. Mu Jin couldn’t help but wonder how Qian Chen had managed to live in such a place for so many years.
Recalling the recent battle where they defeated Qian Sha, it truly had been an intense fight. When they were previously trapped and encountered the boss, they hadn’t managed to get any information from Qian Chen at first. However, Ying had forcefully embraced Qian Chen, successfully transporting the two of them to another location.
Ying had leveraged the bond between himself and Qian Chen to awaken his mind, ultimately restoring his memories.
Later, after their surroundings shifted to the cultivation world, Ying reunited with Mu Jin and Qiong Qi to discuss their strategy. They devised a plan to deceive Qian Sha, pretending to be severely injured and on the brink of death. They predicted that Qian Sha would reveal himself at that moment, allowing them to strike together.
Their plan succeeded. With Qian Sha defeated, Qian Chen no longer faced any threats in the myriad worlds, and he no longer needed to worry about anyone targeting Ying to get to him.
Thinking of this, Qian Chen’s face was full of smiles. However, Ying, standing beside him, frowned deeply, seemingly weary of all the fighting and killing.
Noticing Ying’s expression, Qian Chen realized his beloved was upset. He quickly put on a flattering smile, sidled over, wrapped himself around Ying, and playfully said, “Baby, I was wrong!”
The atmosphere fell into an awkward silence for a few seconds…
Ying blushed but remained silent, while Mu Jin and Qiong Qi exchanged complicated glances, their expressions indescribable as they looked at Qian Chen.
Qian Chen cleared his throat a couple of times, but he didn’t let go of Ying. He knew exactly why Ying was upset—forcing Mu Jin and Qiong Qi to help deal with Qian Sha was, at its core, a petty retaliation for Ying’s earlier intention to make Mu Jin his partner.
Now, however, it seemed that his increasingly perceptive lover had seen through his little scheme.
Qian Chen felt a bit helpless. Even humbling himself in front of others didn’t bother him, but seeing Ying remain indifferent despite all his sweet words left him at a loss. Gritting his teeth, he turned and approached Mu Jin and Qiong Qi.
Qian Chen extended his hand, revealing two black energy crystals. Although they were black in color, it was evident that the crystals had been purified. The immense energy contained within them could be felt even from a distance.
Mu Jin’s eyes lit up at the sight. Before he could say anything, Qian Chen, looking as though he was in great pain, said, “These are Qian Sha’s energy crystals. He’s dead now, and the remaining energy has been compressed into these black crystals. There are only these two. I’m giving them to you.”
“Giving them to us?” Mu Jin was startled. After all, such items were not easy to come by.
Just sensing the energy within them would be enough to make even the Celestial Emperor green with envy. But since Qian Chen had offered them of his own accord, Mu Jin didn’t hesitate to accept them.
Watching the two black crystals being taken without hesitation, Qian Chen felt reluctant, but after glancing at Ying’s face, he forced a smile and said gratefully, “This time, it’s all thanks to your help. Actually, Qiong Qi should be able to sense that the bond between you and Ying has been completely severed.”
“The missing piece of your divine soul was also restored when you entered my domain. With these two crystals, your divine souls will become more stable, and your cultivation levels will greatly improve. Consider this my compensation and apology.”
Qiong Qi nodded without any objection, while Mu Jin accepted the crystals with a cheerful smile, looking thoroughly pleased.
Noticing Ying nodding slightly at him, with a faint blush on his face, Mu Jin understood why Ying had been giving Qian Chen the cold shoulder earlier. It seemed Ying had long discovered that Qian Chen had obtained these treasures and, feeling guilty, wanted to use them as compensation.
Mu Jin found it amusing, but given the immense power these crystals held, helping Qian Chen eliminate Qian Sha had clearly turned out to be a worthwhile deal.
Seeing Mu Jin and Qiong Qi accept his gifts, Qian Chen quickly scurried over to Ying’s side, leaning close to his ear and whispering, “Baby, I’ve already given them the crystals. Can you stop being mad at me now? I originally wanted to use those to nourish your divine soul, but I…”
Before he could finish, Ying shot him a sharp glare, cutting him off. Qian Chen immediately shut his mouth, laughing awkwardly as he added, “It’s fine even without them! I’m strong enough! We can absorb energy from the small worlds, and your divine soul will become more solid, and your strength will keep growing!”
Hearing this, Ying sighed. Faced with a lover so skilled at being playful and endearing, he couldn’t stay angry for long. Seeing Mu Jin and Qiong Qi watching the scene unfold with amused expressions made his face flush even more. Together with Qian Chen, he personally escorted Mu Jin and Qiong Qi out of this world.
When it came time to part ways, Mu Jin, noticing the now serene-looking Ying, avoided Qian Chen’s gaze and asked him quietly with a smile, “Have you decided to stay here with him forever?”
Hearing this, Ying nodded. A trace of softness appeared in his eyes as he looked at Qian Chen. Then, he turned to Mu Jin and sincerely said, “Thank you.”
“If it weren’t for you and Qiong Qi, I think I would have never longed for a love of my own, nor would I have realized how truly blissful it can be. Mu Jin, I made so many mistakes in the past…”
“It’s all in the past now,” Mu Jin quickly interrupted with a smile, squeezing the energy crystal hidden in his sleeve. His grin became even more genuine. Having gained such tangible benefits, Mu Jin was more than willing to let bygones be bygones. After all, having one more friend was always better than having another enemy.
Although the myriad worlds were independent, they were deeply intertwined with the immortal realm where they lived. Making Ying feel indebted to them was undoubtedly a good thing.
Hearing Mu Jin’s words, Ying nodded gratefully. He watched until Mu Jin and Qiong Qi’s figures disappeared from view before turning to look at Qian Chen, who was now pouting and brimming with jealousy, wearing a scornful “wronged lover” expression. Ying patted the back of Qian Chen’s hand and led him back home.
Even as they walked far away, Qian Chen’s constant muttering could still be heard.
“Baby, I’m so hurt! You were looking at someone else and whispering to them. I’m your one true love!”
“I need compensation. Let’s go back to the bedchamber and look at the spring palace drawings I collected from the small worlds. We can try—ow! Baby, go easy! That hurts! Ah!”