As Yan Zhaoge sped along the way, he pondered what he should do next.
Joining the Roving Jade Heavens was naturally one option. Still, Yan Zhaoge did not intend to do that unless he had no other choice.
It was not that he would lose face by running away. Instead, he had always been operating in the World beyond Worlds, developing his sect and maintaining his connections.
It would be a pity if he had to start anew now.
Especially with everything having happened so suddenly, it would be hard to take care of everything.
Not to mention that it would make things difficult for the Sword Sovereign Yue Zhenbei.
Yan Zhaoge had relied on the Origin Opening Sword to kill Wang Zhengcheng and the black-clothed Brocade Emperor at the end of the day. Jade Capital Crag would not be able to escape responsibility for Wang Zhengcheng's death at the end of the day.
Daoism had many things to do and Sovereigns were hard to come by. If there was no core conflict that could not be resolved, the Earthly Sovereign and the Concealed Sovereign would not attempt to kill the Sword Sovereign.
Still, the Sword Sovereign would definitely have to think of a way to protect his disciples Wang Pu, Nie Jingshen and the others.
If Yan Zhaoge's family ran away, the conflict would shift to the Sword Sovereign and the Earthly Sovereign, with the Sword Sovereign bearing the blame for Yan Zhaoge.
While the Sword Sovereign would most likely bear this burden for the Yan Family for the sake of the Exalted Gold Luminary.
Still, Yan Zhaoge could not be at ease with this as it was something that should be done.
Still, no matter what, Yan Zhaoge had to first ensure Xue Chuqing's safety.
Xue Chuqing's safety was naturally the best outcome. It was just that Yan Zhaoge could not help but feel a little awkward if they met again later.
To be honest, to him, his mother was more like a symbol or a story than a living person.
While he had seen her before and knew what she looked like, even having some childhood memories deep within his heart.
But strictly speaking, this was actually a person he had never met before and had never truly interacted with before.
It would be fine if it was anyone else, but it just had to be his mother. This was very awkward.
Yan Zhaoge currently had a very deep relationship with Yan Di, with Ah Hu, with Yuan Zhengfeng, with Xu Fei, and even with Fang Zhun, Sikong Qing and Fu Enshu.
Still, this was built on the foundation of having gone through so many trials and tribulations together for so many years.
Back in the Eight Extremities World, when his consciousness had just awakened, he had been together with Yan Di and Ah Hu for almost half a year before his awkwardness and caution had gradually faded.
Now, all of this might have to happen all over again. Yan Zhaoge felt rather helpless.
While Yan Zhaoge had still been extremely young when Xue Chuqing and Yan Zhaoge had separated, many years had already passed since then.
But blood was thicker than water.
Yan Zhaoge really found it a little hard to grasp what was appropriate here.
He had never experienced such a situation before.
It was easy to act in front of outsiders.
With his mother's safety at stake, whether or not they had been separated for many years, Yan Zhaoge naturally had to go all out.
Moreover, Yan Di would definitely go all out.
While Yan Zhaoge was a stranger to Xue Chuqing, his relationship with Yan Di over the years was truly deep.
It was just that, facing Xue Chuqing, he couldn't help but feel a little awkward.
"It just so happens that the situation is quite urgent right now. After a simple greeting, we'll get down to business!" Yan Zhaoge punched his right fist into his left palm, "Let's talk about proper business first. With proper business done, we won't be able to care about private matters. In the future, we can slowly get to know each other better."
Actually, he yearned for the kinship of his parents very much. That was why he had been able to close the gap between him and Yan Di so quickly back then.
"Yeah, let's do that then," Yan Zhaoge nodded repeatedly, feeling immensely proud of his wise decision.
Then, light suddenly flickered in the distance.
Feeling its aura, Yan Zhaoge knew that it was Yan Di.
Clearly, Yan Di had the same thoughts as Yan Zhaoge after the eastern Vast Heaven Territory had come to an end.
After learning that Yan Zhaoge had chased Wang Zhengcheng back to the World beyond Worlds, Yan Di had immediately hurried over to the central Jun Heaven Territory.
As the two met, Yan Zhaoge could only see Yan Di's figure as he was slightly shocked.
Still, seeing that there was no sorrow on his father's face as there was instead unsuppressable joy between his brows, Yan Zhaoge relaxed.
"Father, this is …" Yan Zhaoge looked around, "Erm, where's my mother? Is she alright? "
Yan Di appraised Yan Zhaoge with a glance. Seeing that Yan Zhaoge was also fine, he smiled, "She's fine. I arrived in time and slew Daoist Oneheaven."
His smiling expression was rarely seen in his life, causing Yan Zhaoge to click his tongue in wonder.
"As for your mother …" Yan Di could not help but smile, "She is a little shy of returning home, not knowing how to face you …"
Before his words had landed, a woman's voice resounded amidst space, "How could I? It is just that the current situation is unclear, and I am busy thinking of a countermeasure! "
Yan Zhaoge was taken aback. This line of thought and reasoning were so familiar …
The Grand Simplicity Splendour Cloud above Yan Di's head bloomed like a lotus flower.
A woman leapt out amidst the numerous petals that resembled clouds of stars, arriving before Yan Zhaoge.
Gazing over, Yan Zhaoge saw that the woman appeared to be in her thirties. She had elegant features and a noble air about her.
It was none other than Xue Chuqing whom Yan Zhaoge had seen in images countless times.
It was just that the Xue Chuqing in the images appeared to be in her twenties as she appeared a little more mature now.
As compared to the images, she appeared even more elegant in person. Her gaze was intelligent and seemed a little crafty, yet also bright and magnanimous as she appeared a little unrestrained.
"Mother … mother?" Yan Zhaoge braced himself and called out in a rather pained manner.
While Xue Chuqing appeared magnanimous, she was actually sneaking glances at Yan Zhaoge as she said dryly, "Zhaoge, you are already so big …"
Clearly, she did not know how to face her son who had long since grown up.
When she had left back then, Yan Zhaoge had still been a three-year-old child.
Over the years, she had roamed alone. Apart from her disguise, her daily life was actually not much different from when she had been a young girl. She needed some time to adapt to the sudden appearance of such an old child.
While she had occasionally heard news of Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di over the past few years, she had felt happy and proud of them.
Still, now that they were truly face to face, Xue Chuqing felt rather panicked.
She felt rather guilty.
She had been separated from her flesh and blood for so many years. Her son had already grown up, yet she had never been by his side, never having fulfilled her duties as a mother. It was a regretful thing for her and extremely unfair to her son.
Xue Chuqing's expression had not changed even when she had been chased all over by the World beyond Worlds and the Immortal Court.
Yet, facing Yan Zhaoge now, she really felt rather helpless.
Yan Zhaoge was actually pretty much the same …
"Right, let's talk about other things later." Yan Zhaoge still decided to act according to his own plan, "I just killed the Earth Exalt Wang Zhengcheng. This matter has many implications. We still need to quickly come up with a plan on how to deal with the aftermath!"
Xue Chuqing said virtually at the same time as Yan Zhaoge, "We can talk about the feelings of separation later. The other side will definitely not let this matter rest. We still need to prepare for a rainy day …"
Partway through their conversation, mother and son could no longer continue as they stared at each other for a time.
Beside them, Yan Di burst out laughing.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
