Qian Renxue gazed at Tang Xiao's concerned expression, her heart growing sweet. She softly explained.
Tang Xiao sat down at the edge of the bed and reached out to take her cool hand in his.
"You keep saying you're fine, but the Angel Divine Power inside you is almost completely depleted."
Tang Xiao shook his head helplessly, a hint of heartache in his voice.
He slowly closed his eyes, and the Blue Silver Supreme Divine Power within him began to circulate.
Strands of pure golden-blue light spilled from his palm, flowing along Qian Renxue's hand and slowly into her body.
The power was warm and pure. The moment it entered Qian Renxue, it quickly nourished her withered meridians.
Qian Renxue contentedly narrowed her eyes and let out a soft, satisfied hum.
"Your power always feels so wonderful, husband. It's so warm."
Qian Renxue turned her head, her bright eyes fixed on Tang Xiao.
Tang Xiao opened his eyes. Seeing her so languid, he couldn't help reaching out to gently brush the bridge of her nose.
"Now you know how good I am to you? Who was it that insisted on being stubborn and going with Bibi Dong to face the Heaven Dou Army?"
Qian Renxue guiltily drew her neck in and muttered softly:
"I only wanted to help shoulder some of the burden for you."
"Who knew Tang San had grown so weak? He couldn't even withstand one of your moves."
As she spoke, a look of admiration flashed through Qian Renxue's eyes.
"He isn't weak. He's just too stupid."
Tang Xiao smiled faintly, his expression tinged with disdain.
"He thinks that becoming a god means he can control everything."
"But he doesn't know that before true power, his little bit of divine power is but a drop in the ocean."
Qian Renxue nodded in agreement, shifting closer to Tang Xiao and resting her head against his shoulder.
"My husband is right. Tang San is nothing but a clown."
"Still, you dealt him a heavy blow today. He probably won't dare show his face again for a while."
Tang Xiao slipped an arm around her slender waist. Feeling her soft body in his embrace, he was in a delightful mood.
"He took a blow from me, and his divine soul was injured. It won't be easy for him to recover."
"As for Tang Hao, my Blue Silver Divine Power is attached to his severed arm. He'll never be able to reattach it for the rest of his life."
Tang Xiao spoke casually, as if discussing something trivial.
Leaning against Tang Xiao's chest and listening to his steady heartbeat, Qian Renxue felt utterly at ease.
"Husband, you're so good to me."
She murmured softly, wrapping her arms around Tang Xiao's neck and nestling even closer to him.
Holding her, Tang Xiao breathed in the delicate fragrance of her hair. He felt that the peace of this moment was precious beyond words.
After a while, Qian Renxue suddenly lifted her head and looked at Tang Xiao, a sly glint in her eyes.
"Husband, those scenes you showed on the Sky Screen today made Tang San and Tang Hao lose face completely."
"I really want to see what Yu Xiaogang and the people of the Heaven Dou Empire look like right now."
Tang Xiao couldn't help laughing at that.
"What would they look like? Ashamed and afraid, that's all."
"Tang Hao was selfish and abandoned his own son back then. Now that the truth is out, he'll have to bear the scorn of the world."
"As for Tang San, he kept proclaiming that he stood for justice, yet even after learning the truth, he still chose to protect Tang Hao. His hypocrisy has been laid bare for all to see."
Tang Xiao's voice was calm, but he made no effort to hide his mockery.
Qian Renxue nodded emphatically.
"That's right. Tang San always acts like some righteous gentleman. Just looking at him makes me sick."
"With that slap, you tore off his mask for good."
She gazed at Tang Xiao, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Husband, once we unite the continent, you'll be the one and only supreme ruler of this world."
"When that happens, I'll be your empress and stay by your side every day."
Tang Xiao looked at her flawless, exquisite face, and his heart stirred.
He lowered his head and gently kissed her smooth forehead.
"Good. Then you'll be the only empress of the Blue Silver Empire."
Two blushes instantly bloomed on Qian Renxue's cheeks. Shyly, she looked away, not daring to meet Tang Xiao's eyes.
She might usually seem proud and aloof, but in front of Tang Xiao, she was easily embarrassed.
Seeing her bashful expression, Tang Xiao felt his love for her deepen. He couldn't resist reaching out and pulling her even closer.
"Xue'er, you're so beautiful."
Tang Xiao leaned close to her ear and whispered.
His warm breath brushed against her ear, making Qian Renxue's body tremble slightly. Her face grew even redder.
"Husband, you... you're always teasing me."
Qian Renxue chided him sweetly, her voice trembling slightly, soft and alluring.
Tang Xiao smiled and stopped teasing her. Instead, he rested his chin on the top of her head and quietly savored the warmth of the moment.
Outside the window, golden-blue Blue Silver Grass swayed gently in the breeze, glowing softly and making the entire room look like an immortal realm.
After a long while, Qian Renxue stirred slightly and found a more comfortable spot in Tang Xiao's arms.
"Husband, what should we do next?"
"The Heaven Dou Empire has withdrawn its troops, but Bibi Dong probably won't yield easily."
Qian Renxue asked worriedly.
Though her relationship with Bibi Dong was complicated, she was still a member of the Spirit Hall Empire and didn't want to see it destroyed.
Tang Xiao understood what she was thinking. He patted her shoulder lightly to reassure her.
"Don't worry. Bibi Dong is clever."
"She saw my power today. She should know what choice to make."
"If she knows what's good for her and submits to the Blue Silver Empire, I can give her and the Spirit Hall Empire a dignified outcome."
"But if she stubbornly refuses to see reason, I won't hold back."
Tang Xiao's voice was calm, but the absolute confidence in his words made Qian Renxue feel completely at ease.
She knew her husband had the strength to back it up.
"Mm, I believe in you, husband."
Qian Renxue spoke softly, her eyes full of trust.
"By the way, husband, how is Mother doing?"
Qian Renxue suddenly thought of Ah Yin and asked.
"Mother has returned to the Sun Moon Continent. Zhong Lingyue is looking after her, so she'll be fine."
"Once we've taken care of things on Douluo Continent, we'll go back for her."
Tang Xiao explained.
Hearing that Ah Yin was safe, Qian Renxue breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good. Mother has suffered so much. At last, her hardships have come to an end."
She sighed.
Tang Xiao said nothing, only drawing her closer.
He knew the pain Ah Yin had endured back then could never be put into words.
And Tang Hao was the one who had caused it all.
"Tang Hao... I'll settle this score with you, little by little."
Tang Xiao said coldly to himself.
But for now, he didn't want to think about anything so unpleasant.
The beauty in his arms was what he treasured most.
Tang Xiao lowered his head and watched Qian Renxue's lashes quiver. His heart stirred, and he slowly kissed her.
Qian Renxue's body trembled, but she soon closed her eyes willingly, wrapped her arms around Tang Xiao's neck, and kissed him passionately in return.
The room gradually grew warmer as an intimate haze filled the air.
Golden-blue light streamed through the window and fell over them, as if draping them in a sacred veil.
This night was destined to be warm and sweet.
Meanwhile, outside Jialing Pass, gloom and misery hung over everything.
The Heaven Dou Empire's camp was filled with cries of grief.
Emperor Xue Beng sat inside the command tent, his face so dark it seemed water might drip from it.
"Useless! Every last one of you is useless!"
Xue Beng furiously smashed the teacup on the table to the ground, then pointed at the commanders below and berated them.
"A million troops, and you were frightened into fleeing by one man!"
"You've made me lose face before the whole world!"
The commanders below bowed their heads, not daring even to breathe loudly.
They had wanted to fight, too. But under the pressure of a God King, they could barely stand, let alone fight.
Yu Xiaogang sat to one side, his expression just as grim.
He had never imagined that the Jialing Pass battle he had so carefully planned would end like this.
"Your Majesty, now is not the time to blame them."
Yu Xiaogang sighed and spoke slowly.
"That Tang Xiao's power is terrifying. He has already surpassed the divine level; no ordinary human can stand against him."
"The urgent matter now is to find a way to deal with his retaliation."
At that, Xue Beng's body trembled, fear flashing in his eyes.
"Deal with it? What can we possibly do?"
"Even Lord Sea God was defeated. Who in the Heaven Dou Empire can stop him now?"
He looked at Yu Xiaogang, desperation in his voice.
Yu Xiaogang fell silent.
He knew the Heaven Dou Empire had reached a dead end.
Unless... the Divine Realm descended.
But would the Divine Realm really descend for their sake?
Meanwhile, elsewhere.
In a secluded valley outside Heaven Dou City.
Tang San sat on a boulder, his face deathly pale and a trace of blood still at the corner of his mouth.
The divine power within him had stabilized, but the injury to his divine soul still brought waves of pain.
"Damn it... Tang Xiao, I'll kill you!"
Tang San growled through clenched teeth, his eyes full of venom.
He had always considered himself heaven's favored child, but Tang Xiao had crushed him so utterly. The defeat had dealt a devastating blow to his pride.
"Xiao San... cough, cough..."
Tang Hao's weak cough came from inside the cave.
Tang San took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, then rose and walked into the cave.
Inside, Tang Hao lay on a heap of straw, his face as pale as paper. His entire left arm was gone, leaving him looking utterly wretched.
"Dad, how are you?"
Tang San went over and helped Tang Hao sit up, channeling a trace of Sea God Divine Power into his body.
Tang Hao struggled to open his eyes. He looked at Tang San, pain and regret filling his gaze.
"Xiao San... I... I'm a sinner..."
Tang Hao's voice was hoarse, filled with boundless remorse.
"I despised him back then... and now he's become a God King... while I've become a cripple..."
"Retribution... this is all retribution..."
Tang Hao closed his eyes, and two trails of murky tears slid down his cheeks.
Watching him, Tang San was torn by conflicting feelings.
Though he hated what Tang Hao had done back then, he was still his own father. He couldn't just abandon him.
"Dad, don't say any more. Just focus on recovering."
"I'll settle this score with him, no matter what."
Tang San said through clenched teeth.
"No... Xiao San, you're no match for him... don't go and throw your life away..."
Tang Hao gripped Tang San's hand and tried to dissuade him weakly.
He had witnessed Tang Xiao's power today. It was no power a god could possess; it was something supreme, beyond the divine level.
Tang San could never be a match for him.
Hearing this, Tang San's expression darkened.
He was unwilling to accept it, but he had to admit that Tang Hao was telling the truth.
In the battle today, he hadn't even been able to withstand one of Tang Xiao's moves. That was the gap between them.
"Damn it... am I really just supposed to let this go?"
Tang San roared inwardly, unwilling to accept it.
He couldn't believe that even with so many cheat-like advantages and the Sea God Godhood, he still couldn't surpass an abandoned Trash Martial Soul.
"No, I'll never admit defeat!"
Tang San swore a silent oath in his heart.
He looked at his hands, a mad gleam flickering in his eyes.
"Since the Sea God's power isn't enough, then I'll inherit the Asura God's divine seat!"
"Once I become the Asura God, I refuse to believe I still won't be able to beat him!"
As soon as the thought took root, it began to grow wildly in Tang San's mind.
He knew the Asura God was one of the mightiest deities in the Divine Realm, commanding slaughter and judgment.
If he could inherit the Asura God's divine seat, his strength would undergo a world-shaking transformation.
Then he would make Tang Xiao kneel before him and beg for mercy!
With that in mind, Tang San settled Tang Hao somewhere safe, then vanished from the valley in a flash.
He was going to seek out the Asura God's inheritance.
Meanwhile, back at the estate.
Tang Xiao knew nothing of Tang San's plans, and even if he had, he wouldn't have cared.
In his eyes, the Asura God was nothing special.
He held Qian Renxue close, quietly savoring this tender moment.
"Husband, it's dawn."
Qian Renxue opened her eyes and gazed at the sky growing brighter beyond the window as she spoke softly.
Color had returned to her cheeks, and, nourished by Tang Xiao's divine power, she looked even more radiant and alluring.
Tang Xiao opened his eyes and smiled faintly at the beauty in his arms.
"Mm, it's dawn."
He sat up and stretched, his bones giving off a faint series of cracks.
"Husband, let me help you wash up."
Qian Renxue said shyly, propping herself up to get out of bed.
But Tang Xiao caught her hand and pulled her back into his arms.
"Not yet. Stay and lie with me a little longer."
He held her close and said it shamelessly.
Qian Renxue gave him a helpless look, though her eyes were full of sweetness.
"Husband, you're acting more and more like a child."
She chided him playfully, reaching out to flick the bridge of his nose.
"When I'm with you, my dear, I don't have to be a God King or the ruler of an empire. I just have to be your husband."
Tang Xiao shamelessly teased her, making Qian Renxue giggle.
The two played around in bed for a while before finally getting up at an unhurried pace.
After washing up, Qian Renxue dutifully straightened Tang Xiao's clothes.
Her little hands fumbled earnestly with the jade belt around his waist.
Watching how seriously she took it warmed Tang Xiao's heart.
"Xue'er, you're wonderful."
He couldn't help saying softly.
Qian Renxue looked up at him, a tender glimmer in her eyes.
"Husband, as long as I can be by your side, I'll do anything."
She said, deeply moved.
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