As Lancome walked in, Shi Yiyue stepped out, leaving the entire room to Lanling and Lancome.

Lancome wore an exquisite uniform, white and blue interlaced, accentuating her graceful and alluring figure.

At the moment she saw Lanling, she was first stunned, completely unable to believe her eyes. Then, her large eyes stared fixedly at Lanling without moving, and tears began to flow wildly from them as she covered her mouth.

Lanling initially thought that the Lancome sent to him might be fake, or perhaps a Lancome whose mind and spirit had been tampered with.

However, this Lancome was real, from the very first moment she saw Lanling, her reaction in her eyes showed her authenticity.

This look, this expression of emotion, was completely unique.

Lancome’s love for Lanling had become an obsession, even surpassing Suo Ningbing’s love for him.

For a good while, Lancome wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes, then walked up to Lanling.

She first extended her delicate hand to wipe the tears from Lanling’s eyes, then lovingly stroked his hair, his face, and then pressed her face against Lanling’s face, gently inhaling the scent of Lanling.

It had been countless years.

Finally, she embraced Lanling again, smelled Lanling’s scent once more.

The two just quietly embraced without speaking a single word.

Centuries of struggle seemed to have been just for this embrace.

They truly met once in a golden autumn, and it surpassed countless encounters in the mortal world. This pair of siblings without blood relations, family, lovers, finally once again embraced each other.

...

"Really can’t tell that you were once the Dragon Emperor?" Lanling laughed, "You really haven’t changed at all, you still seem like the sister on Earth." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Lancome chuckled, "Not afraid you’ll joke, but the years I spent as the Dragon Emperor, I was completely confused, felt like I was playing a computer game, completely unreal. My only thought then was to quickly become stronger, either to return to Earth or to bring you back."

Then, Lancome gazed affectionately at Lanling, proudly saying, "You, on the other hand, have changed. You’ve become mature and remarkable, looking like a big figure at first glance."

"Just a level five citizenship treatment." Lanling laughed.

Lancome said, "That’s still one level higher than me. I’m a level four citizen, responsible for designing the acoustic system of the interstellar Universe Battleship."

"Acoustic system?" Lanling was surprised.

Lancome said, "There are various life forms and civilizations throughout the universe, so languages differ. A lack of communication can lead to serious consequences. However, many sounds in the universe are universal, representing kindness and friendliness. And I am responsible for this part of the work, ensuring the friendly acoustic system of the Universe Battleships."

Lanling said, "Sister, do you love this work?"

Lancome thought for a moment and said, "I suppose so. I mentioned earlier, while I was the Dragon Emperor, I was confused, feeling unreal like playing a game. This job now gives me a real sense of reality, making me feel substantial, as if I have a purpose and contribution."

Then, Lancome said, "Actually, it’s not just me, there were several Dragon Emperors before me, all working at the mid-level of the lunar super energy civilization. Even though many of them have died, their souls are passed on from generation to generation, continuing to complete the previous work."

Lanling said, "Sister, what are your current goals and ideals?"

Lancome said, "To become a cog in the machine, to complete my work, and to strive for the advancement of the ninth-level energy civilization. To transform the moon into a Universe Battleship, to leap out of this dark universe region."

Lanling said, "Dark universe region?"

Lancome said, "It is the universe star domain occupied and annihilated by the Void Master, an endless dark realm, stretching for dozens of light years."

Lanling thought for a while and said, "What about the Dragon Demon Planet? What should be done? At that time, when the moon leaps out of this dark realm, what about the Dragon Demon Planet, will it be left behind to die?"

Lancome gazed at Lanling, gently saying, "Little brother, I said before that I was not a competent Dragon Emperor. Even during the years I ruled the Dragon Demon Planet, I was just systematically teaching the people below what I knew about language, writing, music, etc. As for ruling the country and changing the world, it was entirely completed by the people below. Whether it was the Flame Demon Empire or the Flame Dragon Empire, in fact, each day I just interacted with a dozen people. However, from a certain sense, the people on the Dragon Demon Planet were also my citizens. So I will implore the Lunar Holy Palace, when leaving this dark realm, to take all the people from the Dragon Demon Planet with it."

"You know, it’s impossible," Lanling said.

Lancome replied, "Then I’ll stay and live or die with them."

Lanling was silent.

After a while, Lanling asked, "Sister, discarding all other factors, do you love the people on Dragon Demon Planet more, or those on the Moon?"

Lancome thought for a moment and said, "Brother, I’m just an ordinary girl. Even when I became the Emperor of the Flame Dragon Empire, I spent all my time thinking about bringing you back or returning to Earth to be by your side. Those hundreds of years of being the Dragon Emperor felt like playing a computer game without any sense of reality. But during these countless years on the Moon, I’ve been working diligently every day, not thinking about anything else, with much more sense of involvement. So, I love it here more than Dragon Demon Planet."

This answer left Lanling silent for a moment, then he asked, "How much longer will it be for the so-called ninth level energy civilization of the Moon?"

Lancome said, "It’s an extremely complex and systematic project. Every person is like a cog in a machine, and only by working together can it be achieved. Currently, it should be ninety-nine percent complete, just one last step away. Perhaps three to five years, perhaps thirty to fifty years, or even tomorrow."

"I understand," Lanling said. "In any case, it’s the most critical moment, so I’m the last generation master of Yao Xing, right?"

Lancome thought for a moment and said, "I hadn’t thought about it, but now that you mention it, I do."

Then, she frowned and said, "Indeed, the master of Yao Xing is just a tool for the Lunar Holy Palace."

"Right, the master of Yao Xing has two functions. First, to keep Dragon Demon Planet in constant conflict, always suppressing the development of civilization on the planet. Second, to secure a balance for the Lunar Holy Palace by barely keeping Dragon Demon Planet in check," Lanling said. "Sister, do you know what they want me to do?"

"What?" Lancome asked.

Lanling said, "They want me to jump into the Void Abyss, sacrifice myself, to control the countless void creatures in the core of Dragon Demon Planet. Because Emperor E Tian can no longer suppress them, and these void creatures are about to erupt and devour the entire Dragon Demon Planet. Once the planet is devoured, the Moon will lose gravity and be drawn to a nearby large celestial body, leading to disaster. So, they want me to sacrifice my life to buy time for the Lunar Holy Palace."

"That’s impossible..." Lancome suddenly stood up and screamed sharply, sweeping away her previous frailty, and shouted outside, "It’s impossible, absolutely impossible."

At that moment, she was like a mother hen protecting her chicks.

"Honored members of the Holy Temple Council, to speak without conscience, I do love the Moon civilization more than Dragon Demon Planet. But compared to my brother, the Moon civilization is nothing. Even if you all perish, you can’t sacrifice my brother," Lancome’s voice even deepened, indicating her strong will, coldly saying, "I know what you’re thinking, wanting me to persuade my brother to sacrifice for you to buy time? Impossible, it can’t be done!"

Shi Yiyue appeared once again, looking at Lancome and said, "As a mere level four citizen, you’re not qualified to speak with members of the Council. But I want to tell you, the ninth generation energy civilization is on the brink of success, and we need to secure the last bit of time. This is not just our cause but also yours, for which you have fought for three thousand years, across fifteen lifetimes. In this world, you have friends and even family. You’ve adopted over ten children, and you’ve had adoptive parents. Despite each life fixed at a certain time triggers fixed memories, despite the fixed memories always having Lanling. But it’s also our gift to you, not erasing your memories of Lanling. Would you just sit and watch this world, your cause, your adoptive parents, and the ten or so children you’ve adopted, die?"

Lancome said coldly, "If sacrificing my brother is the price for these people’s lives, then let them all die."

Shi Yiyue’s eyes narrowed, as if seeing Lancome for the first time.

This girl had always been gentle and kind, working earnestly and living beautifully every day. Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, she could be so cold and resolute.

Then, Lancome sneered coldly, "You all talk about sacrificing others to secure your survival. Why don’t you sacrifice yourselves?"

Shi Yiyue said, "The sacrifice of a few to save the lives of many is a matter of course."

"Nonsense!" Lancome said, "My brother has nothing to do with you, there’s only hatred and no emotional ties. To think he would sacrifice for you is a pipe dream."

Shi Yiyue said coldly, "Do not forget, once the void creatures inside Dragon Demon Planet erupt, your brother will also perish!"

Lancome sneered coldly, "It doesn’t matter; dying together is fair. Besides, he might not die because he is the master of Yao Xing, capable of leaping out of this plane."

Shi Yiyue laughed, "Dreaming! Yao Xing was granted by us, we can give it, and we can take it back!"

At this time, Lanling smiled at Shi Yiyue and said, "Bluffing, aren’t you, bluffing..."

Then, Lanling turned to Shi Yiyue and said, "Yao Xing is the remnant will of the Dragon God and the Ancient Demon, what does it have to do with you?

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