When the autumn wind blew and the leaves fluttered, Miss Chen had already calmed down. She looked at the blue sky, lost in thought.

Chen Pingping, smiling, came to her side once more and chuckled lightly, "Isn’t everything fine now?"

"Didn’t you have something to say?" Miss Chen spoke up, "I really can’t look into your eyes, I’m afraid I’ll laugh..."

In this regard, she was not lying.

"Shall we take a walk?" Chen Pingping raised his head.

"Where to?"

"Anywhere."

The two walked side by side, crossing mountain ranges to reach a vast grassland, greeting the autumn wind and facing the mild sun.

The grass on the grassland wasn’t as lush green as in spring; it appeared somewhat withered and lifeless.

Neither spoke, the atmosphere gradually becoming subtle.

No one knew how much time had passed when a long cry descended from the sky above. It was an eagle, flapping its wings, searching for prey.

Seeing this, Miss Chen said, "Do you think an eagle knows how high the sky is?"

Chen Pingping shook his head, "Probably not."

"Do you know?" She suddenly shifted the topic.

The sky?

Chen Pingping keenly sensed that this question was extraordinary, certainly not about the sky. He slightly parted his lips and finally mustered up the courage, "Would you be willing to be a sister to Xiaoyu?"

She laughed.

She stopped walking, her bright eyes captivating, her smile deep.

Yet inside, only a ripple emerged, a slight emotional turbulence, soon calming down completely.

"The eagle doesn’t know how high the sky is, neither do you, nor do I. Perhaps...the Heavens have the answer," Miss Chen smiled lightly.

"So?"

"Wait until you return from your journey, until you settle under the sunset, until there is no storm among the Human Clan, and until I..." Her voice became quieter and quieter.

The smile on her face had already faded, her beautiful eyes clouded with a faint haze. Suddenly, she became lonely, like the fallen leaves in this autumn wind, full of solitude and desolation.

How high is the sky?

No one knows.

You, Chen Pingping, are about to embark on a journey, crossing the Void God Realm, venturing into the Heavens.

She truly didn’t want to linger in wait, as it would be tormenting. Perhaps... without giving hope, without certainty, the heart wouldn’t harbor so many thoughts.

At least it wouldn’t be too painful.

Chen Pingping was somber, "Xiaoyu cannot come; her path doesn’t lie in the Heavens, but you can."

Chen Shixian shook her head, "I am an Ancient Divine Body."

If it were an ordinary cultivator, she might have gone, but she was an Ancient Divine Body!

A Divine Body exalted and supreme.

How could she pin her hopes on others?

How could she follow beside someone as radiant as the rising sun, knowing that her brilliance would also dim?

How could she selfishly divert Chen Pingping’s attention, affecting his pace and growth?

What a contemporary Great Emperor needs to accomplish is far more than this; the path to tread is also long.

It’s not about whether she can endure hardships together, but about not affecting him.

The words carried a faint bitterness.

Chen Pingping said nothing, silently giving her a hug, holding on for a rather long time, reluctant to let go and leave.

He didn’t know what to say.

Self-inflicted misfortune?

Or regret? Helplessness, indignation?

On the contrary, he was very calm; deep down, there was even a kind of relief, no, it wasn’t like that.

Maybe in Chen Pingping’s heart, he felt the journey ahead was too perilous. Since he chose not to take Xiaoyu, why take Miss Chen?

This was quite unfair.

He became attached.

For a long time...

Miss Chen smiled and pushed him away, very nonchalantly, "You go! You are the Human Emperor, invincible in this era. You should do what you need to do and walk your path."

"I will watch over you on earth. Though I can’t see you, I can look at the sky."

"When the sun rises, you are at the horizon, surrounded by Divine Brilliance."

"When the starry sky descends, you are the bright moon. Don’t worry that the night sky will be too dark; this moon will always hang in my heart."

"You go!"

"I will silently bless you, wishing you return still as a scoundrel." She laughed, waved, and gradually backed away.

And so, they parted ways.

She feared that if she lingered too long, she’d truly be unable to control herself, her emotions difficult to manage.

Her silhouette moved farther away, her smile began to freeze, the waving hand slowly ceased, silently, with only the autumn wind.

Cold swept unnoticed across her heart.

Until the distance grew very far, their shadows started to blur. She silently wept, "My path has reached its end. Perfection as an Ancient Divine Body, I can’t break through. I see no hope. How then can I walk with you?"

"You’re so exceptional, like the sun and the moon, elevated and supreme..."

"Pingping, I love you."

"Years later, when you return here, and I’m still alive, I’ll definitely rush to you regardless."

"But now, we must part here." She whispered, unable to contain the heartache; she began to tremble, tears blurring her vision.

Slowly, they could no longer see each other’s shadow.

She disappeared at the grassland’s edge.

He remained in place, dazed and lost, as if struck by lightning, his gaze fixed, hollow, and confused as though all color had vanished.

His heart suddenly felt empty.

Did she just leave like this?

The words just weren’t finished! What should I wait for?

Chen Pingping felt bitter, "You little girl, are you still holding a grudge?"

Standing for a very long time, night descended, and dawn rose...

Nobody knew how long he’d stood there before finally leaving.

Oh well!

Maybe this is the best scenario.

They had already expressed their feelings.

That’s enough.

Leave the rest to time!

"Don’t worry, I will definitely return soon." Chen Pingping’s gaze was firm.

After leaving the grassland, he went to the Southern Region.

White Emperor saw him with a face full of displeasure, even contemplating using the Emperor Weapon to suppress him, "Why are you here?"

Heh heh!

Chen Pingping smiled shamelessly, "Where’s older brother?"

"She’s gone," White Emperor said irritably.

"Ah?"

"Ah, what? After the battle ended so long ago, you never came to see her. On the day of the great war...you didn’t even greet her. Are you trying to make a fool of me?" White Emperor was furious.

"..."

"She fought for you, went off happily, and then returned heartbroken. I wanted to kill you," White Emperor raged, swearing profusely. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"I was busy, wasn’t I?" Chen Pingping felt guilty.

He was indeed busy.

But not so much that he couldn’t spare a greeting.

White Emperor’s face was grim, "Get out; she left for the Void God Realm three days ago. If you don’t bring her back, I’ll come and chop you to pieces wherever you hide."

He had never seen Xia’er so heartbroken, gloomy, and melancholic; she returned without saying a word.

Afterward, White Emperor inquired and learned that after the chaos ended, Chen Pingping hadn’t even given a greeting.

White Emperor was utterly incensed!

Busy?

This is an excuse?

Is this even something one would say?

Bang!

White Emperor turned and left, swung his hand heavily, shutting the city gate.

The Demon Race passing by was bewildered.

Chen Pingping felt helpless, shouting loudly, "Don’t worry, senior! With me here, she will surely be safe."

"Get out..."

Only one word came out; it was evident White Emperor was truly angry.

Chen Pingping didn’t say more, sighed lightly, and finally left the Southern Region.

Everything that needed to be explained had been; everything that needed caution was over and done. Next, he would set off for the Void God Realm.

Of course, during this time, he also needed to visit the senior from the Taoist Sect, and perhaps, spend some time in seclusion.