Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 1543: Chapter 86: The Wang family’s Grandfather and Grandson Each Display Their Elegance_3

“Alas, the astral winds are too fierce.”

King Chaoyang sighed softly, retracting his gaze, his voice tinged with a hint of regret.

Yao Yuangang gave a wry smile, “You, still can’t let go of that incident from the past, huh?”

In his youth, King Chaoyang had always wanted to fly to the moon for a romp. After ascending to the Transcendent Void Realm and becoming a powerhouse, he made ample preparations and set off for the moon. Unfortunately, above the Jiuxiao Void, the astral winds were too intense, and even with a Dao-level Item to protect himself, he couldn’t withstand them and was forced to beat a retreat in defeat.

Shortly after returning, he was summoned and scolded by the Immortal Emperor, who told him that he was ignorant of the vastness of heaven and earth, and he was lucky not to die in the void. The Immortal Emperor ordered him not to behave recklessly again.

Once the news of this event spread, many ridiculed him, and King Chaoyang lost face as a result. Yao Yuangang naturally had a deep impression of this incident.

“Life is full of regrets. Even if you have all the skills to reach the heavens, it’s impossible to be perfect in everything. There will always be some things that are irreparable,” King Chaoyang said calmly.

“Wow, that doesn’t sound like you at all, Phoenix Might,” Yao Yuangang chuckled, “In my memory, Phoenix Might, you’ve never been scared of anything. Once you lose your temper, you could fight the heavens, fight the earth, and even fight the Immortal Emperor… Alas, that time you even got me punished by the Immortal Emperor.”

“Yes, youth was wonderful,” King Chaoyang smiled, unwittingly sinking into nostalgia, “Do you remember? We were just over a hundred years old when we established the Princess Mansion together with a group of brothers and sisters who shared our ideals. Back then, we always clamored about doing something grand, like slaying the Demon Lord, driving out demons, and leading the Human race towards a glorious future… We were so full of youthful vigor and ambition.”

“It’s just a pity that none of those boasts we made back then have come true. Instead, one by one, we have all failed to withstand the test of time, falling one after another, until now only the two of us remain.”

Seeing King Chaoyang’s slightly melancholic expression, Yao Yuangang also felt a tinge of sadness and couldn’t help but gently pat her shoulder to comfort her, “Phoenix Might, you’ve done well enough. We’ve worked hard all our lives. Now, it’s time to let the next generation take over the responsibilities on our shoulders.”

“I’m well aware of that. I have no intentions of not letting go,” King Chaoyang mentioned, unavoidably thinking of the matter brought up recently when the Dongchang King specially visited the mansion, frowning slightly, “I don’t like Jingan, she… is too insincere.”

“It’s okay not to like Princess Jingan, considering you two have clashing personalities,” Yao Yuangang said with a smile, “But you can’t deny that Jingan has performed well in all aspects and is no less exceptional than you were back then. Besides, other than Jingan, do you have anyone else in mind? Phoenix Might, your time is running short, and you must make a decision now.”

Upon hearing this, King Chaoyang fell silent.

After a long time, she finally spoke, “I understand. I’ll listen to you on this matter.”

After a moment’s pause, she remembered another matter, “I heard that you invited a child from the Yao family to our mansion?”

“Correct,” Yao Yuangang explained with a gentle tone, “That child is called Yao Chengchao, whom you have met in recent years. He has shown remarkable performance in the past century, achieving great feats for the family and receiving key cultivation. I think very highly of him; he is the Goddess of Fortune for the Yao family, and I hope he can bring new vigor to the family in the future.”

Clearly, he was prepared to pass his Codex on to Yao Chengchao.

Having lived with him for thousands of years, how could King Chaoyang not guess what he was planning to do?

Upon hearing this, her expression changed immediately, and even the tone of her voice involuntarily became sharper, “Yuangang, with your condition, you can live for at least another three hundred years! There’s no need for you to accompany me in the war burial.”

Yao Yuangang looked at her with a gentle tone but an exceptionally resolute voice, “I have protected you for a lifetime, let me protect you one last time.”

“I can order you not to go!” King Chaoyang stared at him, her tone cold, “You know I’ve always been willful.”

“Phoenix Might, I’ve indulged your willfulness for a lifetime, this last time, let me be willful as well. You know you can’t stop me.”

The two exchanged looks, like a silent standoff.

After a long, long while.

King Chaoyang suddenly withdrew her gaze and sighed softly, “I understand.”

Closing her eyes to hide the hint of moisture in them, she composed herself before continuing, “Send someone to fetch the child called ‘Wang Anye’ to see me. It’s time we, as husband and wife, paved the way for the children of our family.”

“Indeed, it’s time to pave the way,” Yao Yuangang silently chuckled, “Tai An is obsessed with the Sword Dao, and he hasn’t made many friends since childhood. This time, for Wang Anye, he even went to the Immortal City to run around; it’s evident he truly considers him a friend. I’ll personally invite that child Wang Anye.”

“The lad is naturally talented and has now inherited the Sword Array Codex, with limitless potential. Let’s lend him a hand; in the future, the Human race may well gain another pillar of support.”

…

Some time later.

Wang Anye, who was temporarily residing with the Chaoyang Ji Clan, was personally invited to the Chaoyang King Mansion by Yao Yuangang to be a guest.

After a series of welcoming ceremonies.

Wang Anye was arranged to stay in the mansion’s Honorable Guest Hall, where several beautiful and fairy-like maidserved him tea and various Spirit Fruits.

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