Some were happy, some were sad. Below, Hailong and Norman looked at each other, feeling helpless, as they watched the two figures leave.
"What should we do?" Hailong asked in a low voice, a hint of confusion in his tone. "If Chen Lang fully supports Aurelia, the pressure on Your Highness will be much greater. As for the Five Continents Magic Association, as far as I know, Zu Hengyao has already taken office in the African Magic Association."
Norman took a deep breath, suppressing his anxiety, and said in a deep voice, "What else can we do? We can only wait and see. We can't afford to offend Chen Lang, so we can only compromise for now. Also, let's go find Her Highness now and tell her to prepare as soon as possible. This Goddess Selection is about to change completely."
Hailong nodded.
At the moment, there really isn't any other good solution...
Inside Aurelia's dreamy cottage, sheer curtains swayed, and a fragrant aroma filled the air. Warm yellow light bathed the two of them, dispelling the chill outside.
The two, who had not seen each other for a long time, were now treating each other with the utmost honesty. Their skin touched and their breaths mingled, and all their longing and concern were transformed into the tenderness of this moment.
"These past few years haven't been easy, have they?" Chen Lang lowered his head, his fingertips gently stroking her hair, raising an eyebrow and asking with a mischievous smile, his teasing tone concealing a barely perceptible tenderness.
"Hmph~" Upon hearing this, Aurelia's cheeks flushed slightly. She raised her hand and lightly punched him, giving him a charming yet slightly reproachful glare. "You're so cheeky, you can't even give a person a moment's peace."
That jerk! They finally met, and before she could even properly bask in the joy of their reunion, he started teasing her again, and she had no way to refute him.
The careful maneuvering in Parthenon over the past few years has certainly not been easy.
Despite her playful scolding, Aurelia leaned down slightly, placing her hands on Chen Lang's shoulders. Her already captivating fox-like eyes were now misty with tears, making her appear even more charming and soft. Her voice carried a hint of dependence. "Have you finished your business? Why did you suddenly come to Parthenon?"
"It's not completely finished yet," Chen Lang raised his hand and gently pinched her cheek, his tone casual yet tinged with a hint of helplessness, "I estimate we'll be going to the Antarctic Glacier soon."
He recalled Shaja's unwavering resolve and her dedication to the world, and knew in his heart that this trip to the Antarctic Glacier was unavoidable and inevitable.
Antarctic Glacier!?
Aurelia's body stiffened, the coquettishness on her face vanishing instantly, replaced by deep surprise and worry. She quickly gripped Chen Lang's shoulders, her voice becoming urgent. "What are you doing going to a place like that? Do you know how dangerous it is there!"
Antarctic Glacier are universally recognized as an absolute forbidden zone.
Even for human masters of forbidden spells, the survival rate among them is extremely low...
Years ago, before the seas became completely turbulent, several powerful Forbidden Curse Mage, defying all superstition, ventured into the Antarctic Glacier to investigate.
As a result... none of the Forbidden Curse Mage who went there survived!
Oh, one did return, but it was no longer a complete human being. It was merely a puppet that had lost all consciousness and human backbone, like a walking corpse, controlled by the power of the Emperor of the South Pole.
After Hua Zhanhong discovered this, he did not make a fuss about it.
Because this is not something to be proud of; in fact, it is a significant blow to humanity.
Forbidden Curse Mage, god-like beings, ended up... becoming puppets!!!
If this news were to spread, it would undoubtedly be a terrifying blow to both mages and ordinary people around the world.
Therefore, the information was strictly blocked by various forces at the time, for fear of causing panic in the magical world. However, as a candidate for the Parthenon Goddess, Aurelia's possession of a lot of secret information made it easy for her to find out about these things.
Now that Chen Lang suddenly said he was going to a place where death was a near certainty, Aurelia's heart clenched instantly, filled with worry, and even her breathing became rapid.
"The weather is getting colder and colder, as you know." Chen Lang gently wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her tightly into his embrace, his tone softening as he soothed her.
Aurelia leaned against his chest; she knew this, of course.
Global temperatures are constantly dropping, and winters are getting longer and longer; this is not a natural phenomenon at all.
Furthermore, Aurelia also knew that this was the work of the Emperor of the South Pole, one of the three great Rooftop Emperor, secretly causing trouble.
That's the Emperor of the South Pole, a top-tier Emperor-level demon who has lived for countless years, possessing immense supernatural powers and unfathomable strength...
Even though Chen Lang has reached the pinnacle of magic, and even though he can crush the Holy City, facing an existence like the Emperor of the South Pole still makes people worry and feel anxious.
She raised her hand and hugged Chen Lang tightly around the waist, her cheek pressed against his warm chest, her voice choked with sobs and pleading. "I know, but the Antarctic Glacier is too dangerous. The Emperor of the South Pole is not so easy to deal with. Please don't go, okay?"
She wasn't afraid that Chen Lang wasn't strong enough; she was only afraid that something would happen to him.
If anything were to happen to him, what would be the point of her obtaining the title of Goddess?
Chen Lang lowered his head and gently kissed the top of her head, patting her back softly. His tone was firm yet tender. "Don't worry, sweetheart. If I go, I'm confident I'll come back. Although this roof of the world is powerful, it will inevitably require a significant amount of effort to cool the global temperature. So, even if I go, it won't have a major impact."
He was well aware of the terror of the Emperor of the South Pole and the dangers of the Antarctic Glacier.
What Shaja said is also true; humanity's living space is being constantly squeezed, and now is the best opportunity.
Once this roof of the world has fully completed its Magic God, there will likely be no chance left to break the demonic array that is causing global cooling.
"But..." Aurelia's words were about to be spoken when Chen Lang gently silenced her with a kiss.
The brief kiss, carrying his unique scent, dispelled the panic and unease in her heart.
"Let's not talk about that for now. I have some things I want to ask you, and I'd like to tell you something as well." Chen Lang released her and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingertips.
Looking into his resolute eyes, Aurelia knew his mind was made up and further persuasion was useless. She could only nod gently, burying her face even deeper, her voice soft and sweet. "Then you must come back safe and sound..."
After a pause, Aurelia continued, "What do you want to ask me? What do you want to tell me?"
"Have you always felt that it was Yi Zhisha who betrayed Wen Tai?"
Upon hearing Chen Lang mention this, Aurelia nodded. "It was her. If she hadn't cast the black ball back then, Father wouldn't have died!"
As Chen Lang had predicted, Aurelia had indeed not given this matter much thought...