" Chen Lang!"
Aurelia moved almost without hesitation, transforming into a streak of light and rushing towards Chen Lang speed.
Although the Black Dragon Emperor sensed the small yet swift figure approaching, without Chen Lang's command, it simply hovered quietly, motionless.
It was obvious that the person who came was someone their master tacitly approved of, or even hoped to be close to.
In the blink of an eye, Aurelia threw herself into Chen Lang.
His fragrant, delicate body was in his arms, soft and warm. A long-lost sense of familiarity instantly rushed into his mind and spread throughout his body.
Aurelia held him tightly, savoring the warmth she had regained. She was about to speak when a thousand words caught in her throat.
Chen Lang lowered his head and gently pecked her lips.
In an instant, all the words she wanted to say froze. Aurelia's cheeks flushed, her heart pounded wildly, and she didn't know what to say.
Did you miss me?
Chen Lang didn't mean anything excessive in public; it was just that they hadn't seen each other for so long, and his longing was overwhelming. This brief kiss was the greatest restraint he could muster.
"Mmm..." Aurelia nodded gently, her voice soft and sweet, yet tinged with a hint of grievance.
In recent years, Chen Lang's fame has spread throughout the world, but trouble and danger have followed him all the way.
She worked tirelessly to become stronger, increase her power, and build up her influence, all so that one day she could stand by his side and truly help him.
But to her surprise, Chen Lang was even more extraordinary than she had imagined.
Before she had fully matured, he had already swept through the Holy City, defeated the Pacific Ocean Sea Monster that threatened the coastline of Great Xia, and stood at the pinnacle of the entire magical world.
The thought that she couldn't be by his side during his most difficult time, and couldn't help him in any way, filled Aurelia's heart with regret.
Now that he stands so high, she doesn't even know if she's still qualified to get close to him.
But now, this man remains the same as before.
There was no blame, no alienation, and no change whatsoever due to the difference in status or position.
Aurelia buried herself deep in his arms again, his scent lingering around her nose, and all her unease, inferiority, and anxiety vanished.
At this moment, she even felt that even with Mu Ningxue by Chen Lang's side, it might not be so unacceptable.
Her man deserves to be the center of attention and shine brightly.
What does it matter if someone like that has another female confidante?
Below, Hailong, Norman, and the other Parthenon Knights were all dumbfounded, frozen in place, forgetting even to catch their breath.
Who could have imagined that the strongest human being, who swept through the Holy City, was ruthless and decisive, and could kill Supreme Level Monarch with a mere wave of his hand, would actually shed all his sharpness in mid-air and be so intimate with the Goddess Candidate?
No one expected that Aurelia, who was always aloof and charming, with a deep mind and who carefully planned every step in the selection of Goddess, would completely let down her guard in front of someone and reveal such a soft and dependent little girl.
What troubled them most and made them feel uneasy was that... the entire Knight Hall was almost entirely composed of Ye Xin Xia's faction.
Although there has been no overt clash between Aurelia and Ye Xin Xia, nor have they broken off relations, they are still rivals for the position of Saintess and the most powerful contenders for the Goddess's title.
Once Aurelia receives support from someone like Chen Lang, the consequences will be unimaginable!
Looking across the entire magical world, whether it's the Five Continents Magic Association or other top powers, who else dares to firmly stand with the Knight Hall and Ye Xin Xia?
After all, no one would be willing to offend the strongest human being who could crush the Holy City and ride Emperor-level black dragon for the sake of a Goddess Candidate.
At this moment, a tremendous weight was pressing down on the hearts of Hailong, Norman, and the others, the pressure was immense.
The selection of the Parthenon Goddess is nominally an internal matter concerning the Parthenon's legacy and future, but in reality, it involves a wide range of people. The Five Continents Magic Association also have great influence, and various forces are secretly vying for power.
But now, Chen Lang's arrival has directly disrupted the entire balance, pushing Aurelia into an absolutely dominant position.
Hailong's knuckles turned white, his expression extremely solemn; Norman, on the other hand, frowned, his eyes filled with helplessness and anxiety. He knew better than anyone the turmoil Chen Lang's intervention would bring to Parthenon.
In mid-air, Chen Lang felt the soft body in his arms, gently patted Aurelia's back, and softened his tone, which had lost its usual forcefulness. "Let's go to your cabin and have a good talk."
"Mmm~" Aurelia nodded obediently, her cheeks still flushed. Her gaze unconsciously swept over the Black Dragon Emperor still hovering beneath her feet. After a moment's hesitation, she softly advised, "You should take Austin back. It's too big and its aura too strong. If it enters Athens City like this, it will definitely cause panic among the people..."
"Good."
Chen Lang agreed without any hesitation.
As soon as he finished speaking, an ancient and heavy Summoning Vessel slowly appeared above the Black Dragon Emperor. The surface of the vessel was engraved with intricate and mysterious patterns and gleamed with a faint, eerie light.
The next moment, a gentle yet irresistible suction force burst forth from the vessel. The Black Dragon Emperor's enormous body gradually shrank, transforming into a stream of black light, which was steadily absorbed into the Summoning Vessel. The vessel then flashed and disappeared into Chen Lang's hand.
Upon seeing this, Aurelia and Norman below both froze, their eyes filled with shock and their faces filled with disbelief.
Both she and Norman knew that the Black Dragon Emperor Austin was an Emperor-level Demon Beast, arrogant and violent. Even Wen Tai couldn't be considered to have made a contract with him back then. In fact, even the top Summoning System Forbidden Curse Mage might not be able to completely lock him down with a contract spell, let alone so easily put him into Summoning Vessel.
But Chen Lang did it all with just a Summoning Vessel!
This means that the Black Dragon Emperor Austin was not forced into submission, but rather genuinely surrendered to Chen Lang, willingly accepting his command and orders without any resentment or resistance.
Aurelia looked up at Chen Lang, her eyes filled with even deeper admiration and love.
She knew Chen Lang was strong, but she never expected him to be this strong, capable of making even Emperor-level black dragon willingly submit.
Norman, below, felt his apprehension reach its peak.
Hailong also recovered from his shock, his expression growing increasingly grim, and the pressure in his heart becoming heavier.
Chen Lang's strength was even more terrifying than they had imagined. With him backing her up, Aurelia was practically invincible in the Goddess Selection.
Chen Lang put away the Summoning Vessel, looked down at Aurelia in his arms, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips, "Alright, now no one can disturb us. Take me up the mountain."
"Mmm!" Aurelia nodded vigorously, tightly holding Chen Lang's arm. With a swift movement, she carried him towards the direction of Parthenon Sacred Mountain, her eyes filled with undisguised joy and dependence.