đ Chapter 1196 - Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya
Listening to the Divine Sovereign Justice Patriarchâs words, Patriarch Violet Gold narrowed his eyes. He could more or less guess what had just happened. The Divine Sovereign Justice Patriarch, who was on the verge of entering the Eternal Star Realm, was almost at the very top of the solar systemâs hierarchy. For him to submit to punishment so easily naturally meant that Wang Baole had made a move. Furthermore, the method of punishment was extremely mysterious, seemingly tugging at the very core of the Great Dao.
âIt seems that I was still underestimating him previously. Wang Baole⌠is even stronger than I imagined!â
When his train of thought reached this point, Patriarch Violet Goldâs smile grew brighter, and he became more confident in the Violet Gold Civilizationâs decision. At the same time, he could tell from the expressions of Lin You, Daoist Osmanthus, and Qing Lingzi in front of him that his guess was correct.
As for Wu Mengling, Li Xingwen, and the other Federation executives, rather than join the others in greeting Patriarch Violet Gold outside the solar system, they had gone to Jupiter to prepare for the Violet Gold Civilizationâs migration. Right now, they were completely certain that Wang Baole had returned. They couldnât help but glance in the direction of Earth from time to time.
After all, if Wang Baole really had come back, then he would most certainly be⌠in Ethereal City.
Meanwhile, Wang Baole didnât pay any attention to the Divine Sovereign Justice Patriarch, nor did he care about the frequent glances sent toward Earth. At the moment, he was focused on the young man whom his sister had taken a liking to. As soon as Wang Baoleâs Dao aura severed his threads of karma, the young man instantly shuddered. Sweat poured down his face, and his whole body trembled violently. He was completely and utterly terrified.
âI wonât get involved in the matter between you and Baoling, but keep in mind⌠Donât hurt her.â A familiar yet unfamiliar voice echoed in the young manâs mind. It was unfamiliar because this was the first time the owner of the voice spoke directly in his mind. But it was also familiar, because the young man had heard Wang Baoleâs voice coming from TV screens far too many times over the years.
For the current Federation, Wang Baole⌠was no less than a deity.
After speaking simply, Wang Baole retracted his Dao aura. This was just a minor matter. Since his sister liked this young man, then he would let things run their course. As for what the young man thought, that didnât matter. His prior scheming had resulted in karma being formed. Only after Wang Baoling got tired of him would he be free.
Until that day came, his life would be dominated by Wang Baolingâs whims.
Perhaps this was a bit tyrannical, but a personâs thoughts changed depending on their position. Wang Baole didnât dwell on the matter. Patting his sisterâs head, he spoke softly.
âGo open the door. An old friend is here.â
Wang Baoling was still a bit agitated at the moment, but she instantly snapped out of her daze when she heard her brotherâs words. Quickly rising to her feet, she ran to the door and opened it. A familiar figure was standing outside.
âBig Sister Xiaoya!â Wang Baoling was pleasantly surprised.
Indeed, the person who had arrived was none other than⌠Zhou Xiaoya!
Her cultivation base had reached the Spirit Immortal Realm, and her demeanor was as soft and gentle as always. She was wearing a long dress, and her long hair was draped over her shoulders. Smiling, she rubbed Wang Baolingâs head before looking through the doorway and into the house. As she looked at him, Wang Baole also looked back at her.
âWhen did you come back?â Zhou Xiaoya asked in a soft voice. Entering the house, she walked over to Wang Baole and straightened his collar before very naturally sitting down next to him.
Baolingâs eyes went wide, and she quickly grabbed another bottle of Ice Spirit Water. Placing it down in front of Zhou Xiaoya, she sat to the side and started glancing between her brother and Zhou Xiaoya with an interested gaze.
Zhou Xiaoya liked Wang Baole â this was something Baoling knew very clearly. Normally, she would come over every few days, spending more time in this house than even Baoling herselfâŚ
âI just got back.â Wang Baole smiled gently as he looked at Zhou Xiaoya, but there was a hint of guilt in the depths of his eyes. Aside from lamenting over the fact that they had spent more time apart than together, he also had a heart full of more complicated emotions.
Zhou Xiaoya seemed to sense his guilt and smiled as she shook her head. She began chatting with Baoling about some trivial matters, like a member of the family.
It was obvious that Baoling was close with Zhou Xiaoya and liked her a lot. As he watched the two girls talking, Wang Baoleâs heart grew warm. But a moment later, he suddenly raised his head and looked at the door.
At the side, Baoling blinked. She didnât sense anything, but from her brotherâs actions, she could somewhat make a guess. Thus, she ran over and opened the door again.
âBig Sister Yameng!â
Standing at the door was a proud and tall figure. Although she possessed a womanly gentleness, she wasnât lacking in valiance and heroic spirit. She was like a blazing sun, exuding a sacred radiance that made people feel ashamed to stand in front of her.
She was⌠Zhao Yameng!
Because she wasnât on Earth in the beginning, she came here one step slower than Zhou Xiaoya. After finally arriving, she immediately saw Wang Baole in the house and Zhou Xiaoya sitting next to him.
âSenior Sister Yameng.â Zhou Xiaoya stood up and greeted her.
Zhao Yameng smiled and patted Baolingâs head before returning Zhou Xiaoyaâs greeting. Then, she walked over to Wang Baole and sat down on his other side.
âBaole, you conquered the Violet Gold Civilization? Where should we put it? When are you going to fuse its Eternal Star into the Sun?â
Rather than chatting about trivial matters like Zhou Xiaoya, Zhao Yameng immediately started talking about the Federationâs affairs. She also told Wang Baole all about the various problems she had discovered in the Federation over the years.
She explained that there were subtle undercurrents brewing in the Divine Eye Civilization and the Vast Expanse Dao Palace. In particular, the Vast Expanse Dao Palaceâs experts seemed to have awakened and were preparing to make a move.
Her style was completely different from Zhou Xiaoyaâs, but the guilt Wang Baole felt in his heart was the same. Thus, he conscientiously answered Zhao Yamengâs questions as Zhou Xiaoya listened from the side. There seemed to be no room for Zhou Xiaoya to interject at all, but she lifted her hands and pressed her fingers against Wang Baoleâs ears, massaging them gently, allowing her to assert her existence in a very natural manner.
All of this made Wang Baoling, who was sitting a bit away from the other three, exclaim internally.
Her eyes were shining brightly. Although she was still awestruck by her brother, she was also extremely curious about what would end up happening with these two prospective sisters-in-law.
However, Wang Baoling didnât realize that at this moment⌠behind Zhou Xiaoya and Zhao Yameng, another figure was blurring into existence. No one could see this figure aside from Wang Baole.
Naturally, the figure was Little Missy, Wang Yiyi.
She looked at Zhou Xiaoya slyly, then at Zhao Yameng. Finally, she gave Wang Baole a teasing look.
âBaole, these two girls have been pining after you all this time. Which one are you going to choose? And thereâs also that Li Wanâer. Ai⌠How about you just take all of them? Back then, my father⌠ahem.â Wang Yiyi suddenly coughed and stopped talking, but she continued looking at Wang Baole encouragingly.
Wang Baole felt a headache coming on. This was the first time since returning from the abyssal underworld that he felt so unsure of what to do. His originally serene state of mind fluctuated a bit.
Moreover, his sister was still there. Although she had seemed timid earlier, she was now watching with interest, making him unable to help but shoot her a glare.
Baoling shrank back and pretended not to notice anything, but she couldnât take the slight sharpness in her brotherâs gaze. Pouting, she stood up and let out a yawn.
âIâm going to bed.â With that, she reluctantly returned to her room.
A night passed in silence.
Wang Yiyi seemed bored, and she returned to the mask quickly. Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya also left one after another. In the end, Wang Baole was left alone, head bowed and heart full of complicated emotions. Although he understood Zhao Yamengâs and Zhou Xiaoyaâs intentions, he couldnât give them an answer.
Because he didnât know what would happen in the future. Because there were too many things in this stele world that he couldnât yet deal with.
Because he was still too weak.
âItâs time to go.â Wang Baole murmured softly. By the time he raised his head again, his eyes had returned to their original serenity. His gaze seemed to pierce the starry sky and land on Jupiter, where Wu Mengling, Li Xingwen, and the others were discussing with Patriarch Violet Gold about the integration of the Violet Gold Civilization.
âI hope that after the Violet Gold Civilization joins with the Federation, my cultivation base and divine soul will reach the point of breakthrough. I want to step into⌠the Star Domain Realm!â Wang Baole flipped his right hand, and a round disk with a missing chunk appeared.
It was the World Ascension Disk!