Chapter 478 - Growing Old Together (1/2)

The three Imperial Lords watched this scene through the World Entrance angrily.

How could they not be angry when they lost a key general, Patriarch Poison Dragon, and a Tribulation treasure—the Water Essence Pearl?

“There’s nothing that can be done when facing the Undying Divine Fire,” said Imperial Lord Starquix.

Lady Blackmoon sneered. “That Liu Qiyue is also stupid. She consumed so much of her lifespan just to save the mortals.”

“World Entrances are increasing in number. The day when the humans can’t defend all of them is the day we win,” said Emperor Roc calmly. “Let’s go.”

The three Imperial Lords transformed into streaks of light and left.

The human world.

Meng Chuan flew to his wife and looked at her concernedly.

“Ah Chuan.” Liu Qiyue smiled at Meng Chuan. The flames converged, revealing her current appearance. Her long hair was snow-white, and there were some wrinkles on her face. Meng Chuan looked at his wife, his heart aching.

“There’s nothing else I could’ve done,” said Liu Qiyue helplessly. “Maintaining Phoenix’s Nirvana for nine seconds should have only consumed about 60 years of my lifespan. However, Patriarch Poison Dragon’s Blackwater Body can reach over hundreds of kilometers. I had to protect Snow Wind Pa.s.s. After all, over ten million people live here. Therefore, I utilized a large amount of phoenix flames to protect a 100-kilometer-wide area. Due to this, I burned my lifespan several times faster than normal.”

Liu Qiyue looked at her husband and smiled. “However, I don’t regret it because I saved over ten million people. I only had to consume a portion of my lifespan to protect them.”

Meng Chuan nodded. “I understand.” They had been together for many years, so he naturally understood his wife.

When faced with such a situation, he knew that his wife wouldn’t hesitate to consume a portion of her lifespan to save over ten million people. It was the same for the many G.o.dfiends that had died in battle. They, too, had not hesitated to sacrifice themselves.

“I managed to protect Snow Wind Pa.s.s and even killed Patriarch Poison Dragon,” said Liu Qiyue with a smile. “A living Patriarch Poison Dragon is a scourge to humanity. Furthermore, I obtained a Tribulation treasure.” With a flip of her palm, a mysterious dark-cyan bead-the Water Essence Pearl-appeared in her hand.

“Apart from you, Qiyue, n.o.body in the human world can kill Patriarch Poison Dragon head-on,” said Meng Chuan as he looked at his wife.

Liu Qiyue smiled as she glanced at her husband worriedly. “Will you think less of me now that I’ve grown old?”

In the past, Liu Qiyue maintained a very youthful appearance. She looked like she was 20 years old. Meng Chuan had maintained his youthful appearance as well. However, Liu Qiyue’s long hair was now snow-white, and her face had some wrinkles. She looked like she was in her thirties or forties.

“I can still live for 53 years. I can barely control my appearance. As I near the end of my lifespan, I’ll look older and older,” said Liu Qiyue softly. She looked up at Meng Chuan. “You—”

Liu Qiyue stared at her husband dazedly.

Her husband’s long hair was also white, and a few wrinkles appeared on his face. He looked like he was in his thirties or forties. Liu Qiyue only had such an appearance because of her waning lifespan, but Meng Chuan had taken the initiative to look this way by controlling his body.

Meng Chuan smiled at his wife. “I’ll grow old together with you.”

Liu Qiyue hugged Meng Chuan tightly.

Above the inner city pa.s.s, invisible ripples spread out. The surrounding guards and G.o.dfiends couldn’t see them.

Inside Meng Chuan and his wife’s residence.

The couple sat on a bench in the corridor. Liu Qiyue leaned on her husband and smiled. “Ah Chuan, do you think we’ll grow old together?”

“Yes, of course.” Meng Chuan nodded. “We grew up together. It’s been almost 100 years, and our hair has turned white together. We have definitely grown old together.”

“The heavens have really treated me well.” Liu Qiyue hugged her husband’s arm and watched the fluttering snowflakes in the sky. “I have a pair of outstanding children, a good husband, and we’ve been together for nearly a century. Many mortals don’t even live 100 years… This year, you’re 98 years old. I’m 97 years old.”

Meng Chuan smiled and nodded. “Yes, we’re nearly 100 years old.”

“It’s really nice to live a long life and grow old together,” said Liu Qiyue. “During this war, so many people have died. So many G.o.dfiends died in battle. Our situation is already really