“Your Excellency.”
The two bowed in unison.
David looked at the two of them, his tone relaxed and calm: “I’m leaving.”
Both Canfeng and Canfei were taken aback, a trace of reluctance flashing in their eyes, but they did not say anything to stop him, and just waited quietly for him to continue.
“The Twenty-Six Heavens have been reborn, the Heavenly Dao is stable, and order has been initially established.”
The two of you will remain here, hold fast to the old territory, and rebuild the remnants of the dragon lineage.
David slowly instructed, “Reassure the surviving cultivators, restore order to all directions, protect this world, and allow the Twenty-Sixth Heaven, which has endured calamities, to gradually recuperate and return to its former glory.”
Canfeng nodded emphatically, his eyes resolute: “We obey the Lord’s command! We will guard the Twenty-Six Heavens for the rest of our lives, protecting the peace and stability of the world, and we will never dare to slacken in the slightest!”
The disabled man bowed and accepted the order: “Rest assured, Your Majesty, we two will definitely protect this world and live up to your efforts in reshaping the Heavenly Dao.”
Tieshan, Liu Chen, Ye Qing and others slowly walked over. Having gone through life and death ordeals, the restlessness of the past was long gone from their eyes, leaving only a heart full of awe and guilt.
The barriers of past division and distrust have long since vanished thanks to David’s unparalleled achievements in overturning the laws of heaven and redeeming all living beings.
Tieshan bowed deeply, his tone sincere and remorseful: “Young Master Chen, we were narrow-minded and cowardly in the past, harboring suspicions and failing you. Thank you for disregarding past grievances and saving us and the world.”
David waved his hand, not particularly concerned: “People’s hearts are fickle in chaotic times, there’s no need to worry about it. Just focus on your cultivation and protect this world from now on.”
Finally, he looked at Ling Shuang, who was standing quietly beside him.
Ling Shuang was still pale, her body was still swollen, and she was weak. The torture she had endured for months could not be cured overnight.
David’s gaze fell on her, his tone carrying a gentle admonition, less of his indifference towards all living beings and more of his genuine concern: “Rest well here. Your whole body is swollen and your injuries are very serious. Your meridians and soul are damaged. Do not rush to cultivate. Take your time to recuperate and proceed step by step. You will eventually recover completely.”
Ling Shuang looked at him, her eyes filled with affection and gratitude. She nodded gently and said in a soft, weak voice, “I understand. Thank you, Young Master Chen. The road ahead is long, and I hope you will take care.”
Everyone stood still, their eyes fixed intently on David in front of them.
They all knew that the calamity of the Twenty-Sixth Heaven had come to an end, but David’s journey was far from over.
David said no more and turned to look at Jiang Xuelan and Ling Xiyue beside him.
Jiang Xuelan’s gentle eyes and brows accompanied her quietly, her gaze filled with unconditional trust.
Ling Xiyue held onto his sleeve, her eyes filled with reluctance, yet she was also sensible, knowing that he had his own future plans.
David looked up at the distant outer sky and said casually, “Now that this matter is settled, we should head to the Twenty-Seventh Heaven.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he gently put one arm around Jiang Xuelan and let Ling Xiyue hold his other hand, his body moving slightly.
Three figures rose into the air, breaking through the layers of clouds, and steadily headed towards the vast and boundless higher realms of the heavens.
A strong mountain wind blew, ruffling the clothes of the people below. Thousands of cultivators stood still, watching the three figures disappear into the horizon.
The dust of the old world has settled, and a new path begins.
The twenty-six heavens are eternally clear and bright, but David’s journey through the heavens has only just begun.
The vast emptiness of the heavens was filled with turbulent currents like knives, yet they could never get even an inch closer to the three of them.
David, accompanied by Jiang Xuelan and Ling Xiyue, walked through the air with ease and leisure in his green robes. The primal Dao aura flowing around him was gentle yet domineering, completely isolating him from all the dangers from beyond the realm.
When he left the Twenty-Sixth Heaven, he had already let go of all the disputes and troubles there.
The remnants of the wind and the cripple remained in their homeland, while the old comrades cultivated peacefully. Heaven and earth returned to justice, and the old debts he had to settle and the responsibilities he had to shoulder were settled.
But deep in his heart, a heavy burden always weighed on his mind.
That was Su Qingyuan, and the entire Myriad Laws Heavenly Palace.
He entered the Twenty-Seventh Heaven alone, lying low and enduring, feigning cowardice, until the Myriad Laws Heavenly Palace took him in.
Su Qingyuan treated him with sincerity, protected him, and gave him a place to settle in the unfamiliar heavens.
In particular, that wisp of the true Daoist essence originating from the Dao Ruins, which was originally obtained by chance from the Myriad Laws Heavenly Palace, was ultimately integrated into his body, helping him to perfect his Dao foundation and return to his original position.
At that time, he hastily crossed the border to return home, concerned about the survival of the Twenty-Sixth Heaven, and left too decisively.
Upon returning to the Twenty-Seventh Heaven, his first priority was to go back to the Myriad Laws Palace to personally apologize to Su Qingyuan and make up for the past wrongdoing.