Merging Memories, Bidding Everyone Farewell!
Chen Ning's time is limited.
So.
He could not stay in the Vast Land for much longer.
But there are some things that must be done.
Now.
In front of Chen Ning, Hua Luo sat cross-legged, still wearing the celadon-colored dress that Chen Ning had initially given her. However, at this moment, there was a hint of pain on her delicate face.
Chen Ning successfully merged the memories that originally belonged to Hua Luo with her current soul.
The merging of memories always touches upon that past that one would rather not recall.
At this point, Hua Luo already possessed a wealth of emotions.
There's not much difference between them and ordinary people.
So.
Chen Ning couldn't bear to let Hua Luo relive that painful memory.
Only.
Hua Luo is determined to recover her lost memories.
In the end, Chen Ning respected her choice.
Now.
Hua Luo slowly opened her beautiful eyes, and a hint of liveliness appeared in her clear, Qiu Shui -like gaze.
Chen Ning couldn't help but feel delighted.
It seems that the memory provided by the Fate God Clan Leader is much more complete than expected.
"I remember... I remember everything..."
Hua Luo's delicate body trembled slightly as she wept softly.
Chen Ning reached out a gentle yet strong hand and embraced her. Hua Luo looked up and saw his warm smile. She gently rested her head on Chen Ning's shoulder.
A gentle breeze ruffled the strands of hair at her temples.
The tears were still flowing.
Almost everything that needed to be done has been done.
I've said goodbye to everyone I needed to see.
At this time.
Chen Ning stood atop the mountain, the Little Black Dragon beside him rubbing its head against Chen Ning with reluctance, just like when it was a child. Little did it know, it was now Demigod, the strongest fighting force in the Vast Land besides the Holy Radiance Divine Maiden.
What if someone else saw this?
That's absolutely jaw-dropping!
Chen Ning couldn't help but smile, gently stroking the Little Black Dragon's head again, and said, "I'll bring you some delicious food from the God Realm later. But with your growth rate, you might become a god and come to the God Realm to find me before long."
Upon hearing this...
A newfound determination appeared in the eyes of the Progenitor Black Dragon.
At this moment, besides Hua Luo and A Li, Chen Ning was accompanied by seven other people: Nalan Yao, Sui Qingshan, Old Man Yang, Ding Erliang, Bai Ziyu, Xue Rang, and Lü Xiaochuan.
Chen Ning smiled and glanced at them.
"My comrades, actually, you were the first people to help me after I came to Vast Land. I prefer to consider you my comrades rather than my subordinates."
Chen Ning smiled faintly.
Thinking back to when they first arrived, Nalan Yao and the others were all fierce and menacing, but in reality, they all remembered the kindness of the First Generation and took care of them.
"Chief, you've gone to the God Realm, please take good care of yourself."
Nalan Yao wiped away her tears.
Ding Erliang also sobbed twice. "Chief, I, Little Dingzi, am incompetent and cannot accompany you to protect me. I can never repay your kindness!"
"Alright, stop crying like that, it's disgusting."
Bai Ziyu curled his lip.
Old Man Yang laughed and said, "I'm truly happy to see you, leader, in such high spirits."
Xue Rang didn't speak, but simply nodded to Chen Ning.
Lü Xiaochuan, who had been disguised as a man, had now changed back into women's clothing and was quite a beautiful woman. Chen Ning couldn't help but tease her, saying, "You look better in men's clothes."
"Snort!"
Lü Xiaochuan let out a soft snort.
"By the way, I've always had a question."
Seeing that everyone was gathered together, Chen Ning suddenly remembered something and asked, "I remember you told me that there were eight people in the group called 'So Close Yet Worlds Apart, Far Away.' Two of them were absent from that gathering. Counting Lü Xiaochuan, who was the other one? Why didn't they come to see me? I've never heard you mention them before."
Given Chen Ning's reputation in Vast Land...
That person should have heard about it long ago, so why have they been hiding and avoiding us?
Upon hearing this...
The group exchanged glances, their eyes revealing a strange light.
At last.
Sui Qingshan spoke first, "Chief, as you probably know, Lü Xiaochuan is the one you admire most, while the other person is the one you dislike the most."
Chen Ning naturally knew the former.
Lü Xiaochuan was greatly favored by the First Generation and received much guidance from them.
He also entrusted the brocade pouch he had kept for himself to Lü Xiaochuan for safekeeping.
As for the latter...
Sui Qingshan, however, said that he was the person most hated by the First Generation.
And.
In recent days, Sui Qingshan and the others have hardly mentioned that person.
This piqued Chen Ning's curiosity.
"None of us have ever met him. We've only heard the old leader say that he's ruthless and unscrupulous, the only person he's ever misjudged..."
"I see."
Chen Ning nodded.
He then turned his gaze to Hua Luo, who looked up expectantly and asked, "Can I go with you?"
"I can only open the portal to the God Realm once for myself. Unless you are a god, you can't get through."
Only by becoming a god can one open the passage to the God Realm.
Chen Ning's ability to open the portal to the God Realm already signifies breaking through a limitation.
A special reward belonging to the system.
Taking other people with you to the God Realm is impossible.
"All right."
Hua Luo pouted, somewhat disappointed.
Chen Ning patted her head and smiled, "Don't worry, I'll come back once I find a way to save myself!"
Then.
Chen Ning then looked at A Li, who was standing next to Hua Luo. The girl was still timid, and the slave mark behind her ear was still so clear. She dared not look Chen Ning in the eye.
"Now that the Hua'er have regained their memories and have normal emotions, you can pursue freedom if there's anything you want to do."
Chen Ning smiled slightly at her.
I remember when she was imprisoned in Hua Sanniang's underground palace, considered to be born with Misfortune Physique, her small figure was very pitiful, and Hua Luo actually took the initiative to step forward for the first time.
Because both of them shared the same broken fate.
The Unseen attraction brought them together as partners.
It was because of her that Hua Luo was able to develop the corresponding emotions more quickly.
In addition.
On several occasions, it was A Li's foresight that allowed Chen Ning to escape danger.
So.
Chen Ning was still very grateful to her.
"It's almost time."
Chen Ning surveyed the crowd, a thought flickering within him, and a void vortex appeared, its spatial power churning and swirling. This was the passage to the God Realm. A hint of longing flickered in his eyes as he proclaimed:
"See you again sometime, everyone!"
That's all.
Chen Ning stepped into the void vortex.
"Respectfully seeing off the champion!"
Nalan Yao and the others clasped their hands in a fist salute. They had all been deeply impressed by Chen Ning's strength and charisma.
They have already pledged allegiance to Chen Ning.
But then...
A petite figure suddenly rose into the air and followed Chen Ning into the vortex.
"Not good!"
Sui Qingshan's gaze flickered as he realized that the person who had followed Chen Ning was none other than A Li, the timid girl beside Hua Luo.
However, the aura she exuded at this moment...
Yet it was exceptionally terrifying.
"She's been pretending all along!"
Sui Qingshan and the others all changed their expressions drastically.