Waiting for You to Have My Back, News of Emperor Yu

Night falls.

Ji Hongyi sat alone under a tall peach tree, gazing at the starry sky, a hint of sadness in her beautiful eyes.

She comes here often.

Whether they have suffered injustice or encountered difficulties on their spiritual journey, they come here to quietly gaze at the stars in the sky.

Because.

When she was very young, her father would often bring her to this peach tree. Ji Hongyi would watch her father picking peaches from the tree with longing eyes, clenching her little fists and waving them to cheer him on.

I still remember when I heard the news of my father's death in battle.

Unable to accept this devastating news, she secretly came to this peach tree and sat there for a long time.

In the end, it was the clan chief who was the first to find her.

He carried her on his back and gently comforted her.

She still vividly remembers those scenes.

Thump!

A peach suddenly fell and hit Ji Hongyi, who was in a daze.

She couldn't help but look up.

Chen Ning was seen squatting on a treetop at some point. When he saw her looking over, he waved and said, "With such delicious peaches, you didn't even think to invite me. You're just eating them all by yourself?"

Ji Hongyi said calmly, "My father used to bring me here often; the peaches from this tree are always sweeter."

Chen Ning jumped down from the tree and sat down next to Ji Hongyi, saying, "Your father certainly knows how to pick a place; this is beautiful."

"Thanks."

"It's really beautiful."

That's not what I meant.

Ji Hongyi looked at Chen Ning and said, "Although I don't know how you persuaded Grandpa Clan Chief, I'm still very grateful to you. At least I don't have to go to the War God Clan anymore."

"Just for this?"

Chen Ning said casually, "We're cooperating, and I'm only doing this so I can receive the protection of the Light God Clan. You don't need to take it to heart."

He paused for a moment.

Chen Ning continued, "What you need to think about is how to maintain your status as the successor within this vast God Clan, since you still want to be the clan leader in the future, don't you?"

"Yes, I will."

A resolute glint appeared in Ji Hongyi's beautiful eyes as she said, "What Father didn't finish, I will finish for him."

"Not only that, you also need to think about yourself."

"Myself?"

Ji Hongyi was taken aback.

From childhood to adulthood, she had always wanted to follow in her father's footsteps, which was why she worked so hard to cultivate and strive for first place. Now, struck by Chen Ning's words, she was somewhat dazed.

After a long while.

She smiled and said, "Thank you, Chen Ning. I've thought it through. I will complete my father's path. My own path is to protect the Light God Clan, just like my patriarch grandfather."

"That's great. Once you become the Light God Clan Leader, you must protect me."

As Chen Ning gazed at Ji Hongyi dancing lightly in the moonlight, he felt that she was even more beautiful and captivating at this moment.

The other person opened their mouth slightly and said something very quietly, which Chen Ning did not hear clearly.

But she refused to say it again.

This caused Chen Ning considerable trouble.

Ji Hongyi's words were spoken very softly.

She wanted to suggest that, if possible, Chen Ning should simply stay and continue their collaboration indefinitely.

She had finally mustered the courage to say those words, but now she didn't have the courage to repeat them.

Looking back now, I don't know why I said such embarrassing things.

She had clearly stated that she had no intention of getting married.

She quickly banished the thought from her mind, not daring to think about it anymore.

The two sat under the peach tree, quietly gazing at the starry night.

At a certain moment.

Without making a sound, she quietly pocketed the peach that Chen Ning had just tossed to her.

The next day.

Outside the Light Divine Hall.

The Saint Venerable Qitian Heaven left with a gloomy face.

According to Heavenly Venerable Zhu, although the clan leader has entrusted them with handling all matters, big and small, in recent years, on this day, the clan leader truly recreated his once extremely domineering side.

The Saint Venerable Qitian was, of course, vehemently opposed to the clan leader's decision to cancel the marriage agreement with the War God Clan.

But.

Several times, he was refuted and left speechless by the Light Clan Leader.

In the end, they could only leave disappointed.

The reaction from the War God Clan is still unclear.

However, the Light God Clan is not to be trifled with either. As one of the Eight Great God Clans, they may at most develop some grudges, but it's unlikely they will completely break off relations.

Now.

Heavenly Venerable Zhu came before Chen Ning and the others.

"There is some news that the clan chief instructed me to inform you of."

Heavenly Venerable Zhu spoke calmly.

But a hint of shock could be clearly seen on his face.

"Speaking."

Chen Ning nodded.

"Your master, Emperor Yu, disappeared after being expelled from the Grand One God Clan. There was only news of him yesterday."

Upon hearing about Emperor Yu, Chen Ning couldn't help but ask with concern, "How is my master?"

"Don't worry, your master is alright."

Heavenly Venerable Zhu said, "After your master left the Grand One God Clan, the Darkness God Clan sent four Saint Emperors to kill him, but... news came yesterday that all four Saint Emperors had perished, and this matter will likely spread soon."

Upon hearing this...

Chen Ning felt somewhat relieved.

It's good that Emperor Yu is alright.

However, judging from Heavenly Venerable Zhu's expression, it was clear that Emperor Yu's actions had caused quite a stir.

Those who are sent by the Darkness God Clan are no ordinary people.

Despite this lineup, they were still defeated by Emperor Yu.

The Darkness God Clan have suffered another huge loss!