As soon as the Demon Lotus Emperor finished transmitting his thoughts to Wei Chen, he felt a gust of wind sweep in front of him.
A sharp slap landed hard on the Demon Lotus Emperor's face, scattering his form.
Wei Chen's face turned crimson as he shouted, "You bastard! If anything happens to the Golden Dragon Maiden, I won't let you off!"
The Demon Lotus Emperor reassembled his body several feet away. Being purely a Soul Body, he was hardly affected by Wei Chen's slap.
"Child, hitting me won't help. At that time, I could only bring her here; beyond that, I had no other options. If I left her in Hua Xia World, she would be taken by those from the Cloud Spirit Sect and become someone else's bride. The Magic Stone Space can give her a chance, but whether it works out depends on you," the Demon Lotus Emperor said with a bitter smile. He had no choice but to act this way. He had long known that the hope for the Golden Dragon Maiden to survive was very slim.
Thus, the instructions he imparted to the Golden Dragon Maiden were filled with unconditional love for Wei Chen. It was precisely because of this that she repeatedly helped Wei Chen break through, each time exhausting her own strength.
Essentially, the Golden Dragon Maiden was a Sacrifice, specifically brought to enhance Wei Chen's power.
The only miscalculation made by the Demon Lotus Emperor was that Wei Chen had fallen in love with that truly adorable Golden Dragon Maiden.
He felt troubled and had been contemplating whether he should reveal the truth to Wei Chen.
This time, he had no choice but to tell him.
Once Wei Chen learned the truth, although the chances were almost zero, at least there was still some room for struggle.
If Wei Chen remained unaware of the reality, the Golden Dragon Maiden would truly be doomed.
The Demon Lotus Emperor harbored guilt towards the Golden Dragon King, who had always loved him but ultimately married a clansman in heartbreak and disappointment.
The daughter of the Golden Dragon King had little hope of survival; who could understand the desolation deep within the Demon Lotus Emperor's heart?
"Wei Chen, stop focusing on punishing me for now. Other than bringing her into the Magic Stone Space, I have no way to bring her into this world. Leaving her in that world might be worse than death."
"There's no lack of opportunity. You have three months to think here, unlike my time when I could only stay for half an hour before being chased away by the scorching sun and magma."
"To save the Golden Dragon Maiden, you can only rely on yourself. I have no ideas."
The Demon Lotus Emperor helplessly shrugged at Wei Chen, his handsome face filled with frustration and guilt.
Wei Chen snorted angrily, "Where is she now? Why can't I feel her presence?"
"She is in the very center of the Magic Stone Space, cultivating in seclusion. This time you came in, I blocked your aura. When I release the restrictions later, your aura will be released, and she will come to you soon," the Demon Lotus Emperor said.
"You blocked my aura just for this?"
"Exactly. I needed to give you some buffer time. You should also think about how to face that poor girl. The cause and effect of this matter are unpredictable. I bear some responsibility, but I cannot take all the blame. My intention was to let her live, even if her time may not be long."
"Can she speak now?"
"Yes, but in her perception, you are the Demon Lotus Emperor. The memories I've etched into her mind depict her as the wife of the Demon Lotus Emperor, which means your wife."
"Is it possible to erase those memories? What I want is a complete Golden Dragon Maiden, not a girl filled with your evil thoughts."
Wei Chen glared at the Demon Lotus Emperor fiercely.
The Demon Lotus Emperor shrugged and smiled wryly. "Wei Chen, how is that considered evil thoughts? However, if you want me to erase those memories, that's not possible. Doing so would turn her into an idiot."
"You scoundrel! How many bad things have you done for your own benefit? The memories of the Seven-Colored Devouring Python Ni Junlin were also your doing, right? Damn it!" Wei Chen shouted angrily.
The Demon Lotus Emperor pouted. "If it weren't for that, would the proud Seven-Colored Devouring Python assist you? In her previous life, she was a terrifying ancient beast who would only submit to the true me, not my successor. If I hadn't instilled those romantic memories in her, do you think she would pledge loyalty to you? Without her, you'd be dead by now, wouldn't you? And without the Golden Dragon Maiden, your strength wouldn't have improved so quickly."
The title of "Demon Lotus Emperor" may sound harsh, but it is an ironclad truth.
Wei Chen stared intently at the Demon Lotus Emperor, as if he wanted to eliminate him with just his gaze.
The longer Wei Chen spent in contact with the Demon Lotus Emperor, the more he felt that this person was different from what he had imagined.
In his mind, the Demon Lotus Emperor was a figure who killed God-Level beings without a second thought, cold and ruthless.
However, the Demon Lotus Emperor that Wei Chen encountered was full of humanity and rich in emotions. Where was the cold-hearted Killing God he had expected?
Wei Chen was unsure whether to feel disappointed or pleased; in any case, he found himself somewhat fond of this Demon Lotus Emperor.
"Alright, you can lift the restrictions now. I want to talk to her."
"Okay."
The Demon Lotus Emperor waved his hand, and a layer of gray mist began to rise from Wei Chen's body.
In an instant, Wei Chen's aura spread out rapidly.
The Golden Dragon Maiden sensed Wei Chen's presence and slowly opened her eyes. With a flash of her form, she flew toward the area where Wei Chen and the Demon Lotus Emperor were located.
"Wei Chen, let me tell you one last thing. That girl has a noble surname. Her surname is Yan, and her name is Qiqi. Together, she is Yan Qiqi. She was born on the seventh day of the seventh month in Hua Xia World, hence her name. As for her surname, it comes from her mother, the most prestigious family in the Golden Dragon Clan. Her father also belongs to the Golden Dragon Clan and has the surname Ao, which is second only to Yan."
"That's all I can tell you. I won't return to dwell within your soul anymore. For the next three months, I will be here cultivating to enhance my strength as much as possible. If you can resolve the Solar Crisis, I will be able to continue my cultivation here. It won't be difficult to reach a level where I can easily defeat Donghua. But if you cannot resolve the Solar Crisis, I will have no choice but to return to your soul and continue dwelling there, unable to help you much."
The Demon Lotus Emperor smiled at Wei Chen before transforming into a gust of wind and disappearing from his sight.
As the Demon Lotus Emperor departed, the smiling face of the Golden Dragon Maiden appeared before Wei Chen.
"You've come."
The Golden Dragon Maiden looked at Wei Chen with a warm smile, as if she were gazing at a family member, a lover, or a friend.
That gaze was filled with warmth, instantly relaxing Wei Chen, making every pore in his body feel at ease.
It was hard to imagine that a single look could possess such immense power.
The Golden Dragon Maiden lacked the imposing aura of a golden dragon; instead, she exuded the charm of a neighborly girl, her sweet dimples hiding tenderness.
That smile could topple kingdoms.
That smile made Wei Chen feel as if his soul were about to soar.
A spring-like smile blossomed on Wei Chen's face.
Yet, thinking about the possibility that this beautiful and lovely golden dragon might perish within the Magic Stone Space filled Wei Chen's heart with a tearing pain.
He looked at the Golden Dragon Maiden, unsure of what to say.
The two shared a gaze and smiled, warmth enveloping them.
Finally, Wei Chen softly said, "I've come."
With a smile in her eyes, the Golden Dragon Maiden stepped lightly towards Wei Chen, tilting her head to gaze intently at him.
A warm hand grasped Wei Chen's.
The Golden Dragon Maiden held onto Wei Chen and said cheerfully, "Are you here to take me out? This place is so stuffy; I want to see the outside world."
Hearing this, Wei Chen felt a pang in his heart and fought back the urge to cry, forcing a smile as he replied, "Alright, I'll take you out."
With that, Wei Chen silently recited the incantation to activate the Magic Stone Space. His body suddenly soared out, returning to the top of Cang Mountain.
In the next moment, he re-entered the Magic Stone Space, back by the Golden Dragon Maiden's side.
The Golden Dragon Maiden looked disappointed and shook her head. "I don't know why, but there's a strong resistance preventing me from leaving. With my current strength, I can't break through it."
"Just as I thought, she can't get out..."
Wei Chen felt lost and despondent, his eyes filled with despair.
The Golden Dragon Maiden once again took Wei Chen's hand, her eyes crescent-shaped like a charming moon. Her white teeth showed as she smiled and said, "But it's okay. As long as you come in to see me often, I'll be happy."
"Do you know your identity?" Wei Chen suddenly asked.
"I do. In my previous life, I was your wife. In this life, I am still your wife," the Golden Dragon Maiden said earnestly, looking at Wei Chen without any shyness.
Wei Chen couldn't bear to hide this from the lovely girl. He gritted his teeth and said, "Actually, those memories of yours were forcefully implanted by a powerful being; they can't be taken seriously."
Following that, Wei Chen confessed everything he knew to the Golden Dragon Maiden.
He revealed how the Demon Lotus Emperor had wickedly used her, implanting memories that made her unconditionally assist Wei Chen in enhancing his strength.
After everything was settled, Wei Chen let out a sigh of relief, but his mood shifted to a different kind of tension.
His eyes were fixed on the Golden Dragon Maiden, as he hoped to glimpse her thoughts through her gaze.
Unfortunately, the Golden Dragon Maiden's expression remained calm and unyielding, showing no reaction to the events that had transpired.
She merely furrowed her brow slightly and said, "I have a vague feeling that there might be some issues with my inherited memories, as if they have been altered by someone. I never expected it to be like this."
With that, she tightly grasped Wei Chen's hand, tilting her head to look at him seriously and asked, "So, do you like me? As long as you like me, everything remains the same."
Her sparkling eyes and bright smile conveyed everything to Wei Chen.
The question posed by the Golden Dragon Maiden was, in fact, an answer.
When she sensed Wei Chen's true feelings, she felt anxious and fearful of losing herself.
She was telling Wei Chen that the people she knew and liked were all him.
Upon hearing the Golden Dragon Maiden's words, Wei Chen trembled all over, a tear rolling down his cheek...
That was the answer he had longed for the most, yet it was also the one he feared the most.
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