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He longed for that answer, for deep within his heart, the shadow of the Golden Dragon Maiden was etched profoundly.
Yet he also feared that answer, for that shadow was trapped in the Magic Stone Space, unable to escape, unable to flee.
Perhaps, three months from now, she would be scorched to death by the Ten Suns?
Wei Chen felt as if his heart were being torn apart; his hands clenched into fists, and his body trembled involuntarily.
The Golden Dragon Maiden sensed something was wrong; she hurriedly embraced Wei Chen and softly asked, "Brother, what's wrong?"
"Nothing, just feeling emotional."
Wei Chen held the Golden Dragon Maiden tightly, stifling his tears as he said, "Do you know you have a beautiful name?"
"I don't know. Brother, please tell me," the Golden Dragon Maiden looked at Wei Chen with hopeful eyes. Naive and innocent, she relied on inherited memories for many things, understanding only half of them and unable to grasp the full meaning.
For instance, she could not comprehend why Wei Chen would cry inexplicably when he was happy.
"Yan Qiqi is your name. You were born on the seventh day of the seventh month, so you are called Yan Qiqi."
"Yan Qiqi? That surname is quite rare," Yan Qiqi murmured her name, her eyes growing brighter.
Wei Chen smiled and said, "Naturally it's rare. Your surname is unique to the Golden Dragon Clan. The surname of the Golden Dragon King in Hua Xia World is held by those who possess the Golden Dragon Monarch Bloodline. Some humans also share this surname; they might be descendants of both humans and dragons."
"Brother, I like this name! From now on, you can call me Yan Qiqi," Yan Qiqi said with a cheerful smile.
Wei Chen smiled, but deep down, his heart grew heavier.
After a moment of hesitation, Wei Chen looked at Yan Qiqi and asked, "Qiqi, how much longer do you need to cultivate before you can leave here?"
Yan Qiqi pouted, thought for a while, and then held up five fingers.
Last time, her five fingers indicated five months.
Wei Chen's eyes lit up. "Five months?"
Yan Qiqi shook her head in frustration. "It will take five more years."
Wei Chen finally understood that the previous five months referred to when she could speak, not when she could leave.
Yan Qiqi felt disheartened, thinking about how it would take another five years before she could go out with her beloved brother.
Despair filled Wei Chen's heart. How could Yan Qiqi possibly endure another five years?
To save Yan Qiqi's life, it was up to Wei Chen alone.
When he heard Yan Qiqi say "five years," Wei Chen felt as if he had shrunk a little, the burden on his shoulders suddenly immense. The Magic Stone Space and the Solar Crisis were problems he had to solve by himself; no one else could help him. If even the Demon Lotus Emperor couldn't handle it, what could Wei Chen do?
He looked at Yan Qiqi with pain in his heart. Could he really just stand by and watch this lovely woman perish in the Magic Stone Space?
"Brother, what are you thinking about?"
Yan Qiqi noticed that Wei Chen's expression was not good, so she gently took his hand, swaying her body slightly in a somewhat affectionate manner.
Naive to the ways of the world, Yan Qiqi addressed Wei Chen with an endearing term: "Brother."
For Wei Chen, that term was not just a sign of closeness; it carried a heavy responsibility.
Wei Chen smiled gently at Yan Qiqi and said softly, "It's nothing. I was just thinking, I still have to wait five years before I can take you out to see the outside world. Does that seem too long? I can wait for five years, but can you wait here in this Magic Stone Space?"
Yan Qiqi tilted her head and looked at Wei Chen. After a moment of thought, she replied, "There's nothing I can't wait for. I've gotten used to being here. If it weren't for my inherited memories telling me that there's a more exciting world outside, I wouldn't even know about those things."
"Used to it? That's quite a frightening habit," Wei Chen thought to himself, feeling a pang of sorrow.
Used to it—used to loneliness!
For five years, Wei Chen could wait, and Yan Qiqi could wait as well. For the dragon race, five years might just be a short nap; it would pass in the blink of an eye. For Wei Chen, five years wouldn’t bring much change; he could always enter the Magic Stone Space to visit Yan Qiqi.
Everything seemed so simple and beautiful. After five years, Wei Chen would be able to take Yan Qiqi to enjoy that wonderful world.
However, the Magic Stone Space with its Ten Suns would not grant Wei Chen that much time.
The time before him was merely three months.
Wei Chen looked up as the Ten Suns slowly rose. Compared to the sun in the outside world, these Ten Suns appeared small—merely the size of copper coins.
It was precisely because they were still present that the Magic Stone Space exhibited such vibrant life.
Once they grow larger, everything will change.
A scene of utter despair emerged in Wei Chen's mind. The size of the Ten Suns was increasing, and the temperature inside the Magic Stone Space was rising higher and higher. The scenery within the Magic Stone Space was gradually disappearing, turning into nothingness.
A golden Divine Dragon, under the scorching heat, was shedding its scales one by one, its flesh burning. The Divine Dragon searched everywhere but could not find a single place to land. The Magic Stone Space was filled with Magma; there was no clean land left, no mountains or rivers, no food, and not a trace of vitality.
Gradually, the Golden Divine Dragon could no longer hold on. It cried out for its brother from deep within its heart and fell into the Magma. However, it would not die immediately; instead, it had to endure torment in the Magma before being slowly consumed until death.
The tragic scene spread little by little in Wei Chen's mind.
Wei Chen looked at Yan Qiqi with eyes full of pity and sorrow.
This was not a comedic story; it was an incredibly tragic tale.
"Brother, what's wrong? Is something the matter?" Yan Qiqi asked with concern.
Wei Chen shook his head and forced a smile. "I was thinking about what this place will look like in five years."
Yan Qiqi bit her lip and pointed at the Ten Suns above. "Are you worried about those Ten Suns?"
Hearing Yan Qiqi's words, Wei Chen looked at her in astonishment. "You guessed it?"
"Yes." Yan Qiqi nodded and continued, "The vitality in the Magic Stone Space comes from those Ten Suns. Before they appeared, this place was a desolate landscape of yellow sand. After they emerged, the earth trembled, mountains and rivers appeared along with flowers and trees; they brought life to the Magic Stone Space. I knew that long ago. But I can feel that their temperature is rising little by little. I don't know how high their temperature will go; perhaps as they grow larger, this place might be destroyed by them."
Yan Qiqi looked seriously at Wei Chen and smiled lightly. "What you're worried about is the explosion of those Ten Suns, right? Their size and temperature are both increasing gradually; I can feel it very vividly inside the Magic Stone Space."
Wei Chen smiled bitterly. "Yan Qiqi, do you already know? Since you know, how can you be so optimistic and hopeful?"
In the face of such a situation, shouldn't one feel despair?
Yan Qiqi's attitude was truly remarkable.
Wei Chen forced a smile and said, "Yan Qiqi, since you've guessed it, have you thought of any solutions?"
Yan Qiqi shook her head. "This Magic Stone Space is a self-contained system, a complete environment. If used well, it can be a great asset; if not, it becomes a burden. Those Ten Suns possess immense power. After I realized their unusual nature, I exerted all my strength to fly closer and take a look. But my power wasn't enough to get that close. I flew tens of thousands of meters but could no longer ascend. The Ten Suns remained so far out of reach for me."
"Brother, do you know? At that moment, I felt despair too. But then I thought, why despair? I know you will come to save me and take me out." Yan Qiqi looked at Wei Chen with anticipation, as if those Ten Suns were merely ten simple fire pits that could be extinguished easily.
Wei Chen felt like crying without tears. As a man, the most frightening thing was to have the woman he loved wholeheartedly believe in him while he felt powerless against the challenges she faced.
A deep sense of defeat lingered in Wei Chen's heart, refusing to dissipate.
"Yan Qiqi, do you really trust me that much? Is it because I'm the Demon Lotus Emperor or because I'm his successor? I've already told you those memories were planted in your heart by the Demon Lotus Emperor to manipulate you; they aren't real. Right now, my strength is weak, and I find myself helpless against many challenges."
"I know those memories are false. You are merely the successor of the Demon Lotus Emperor, not the Emperor himself. But there must be a reason why the Demon Lotus Emperor chose you. If he had no confidence at all, he wouldn't have set this challenge for you, would he?" Yan Qiqi's expression was gentle; even when facing what could be certain death, she remained optimistic and smiled.
Her trust in Wei Chen had reached an unwavering level.
After hearing Yan Qiqi's words, Wei Chen didn't know how to respond.
The challenge left by the Demon Lotus Emperor was nearly unsolvable. In his previous life, how long did that formidable figure take to solve this problem without any pressure?
Moreover, this was in Hua Xia World, a place filled with countless magical treasures to utilize.
Now, what could Wei Chen rely on to resist the formidable forces of nature?
The strength of humanity is ultimately insignificant; compared to the might of nature, the power of humankind truly counts for little.
"Yan Qiqi, I might have to betray your trust..." Wei Chen's eyes were filled with despair as he secretly blamed himself, a torrent of negative emotions flooding his heart.
At that moment, Yan Qiqi gently embraced Wei Chen and softly said, "Brother, you’re tired. You need to get some good sleep to think of a way to save me. Just sleep well; I will watch over you. It’s very safe here in the Magic Stone Space."
With that, a gentle stream of energy surged into Wei Chen's body.
Though that power was as harmless as a gentle sheep, its sheer volume was overwhelming. The soft energy flooded into Wei Chen like an army of sheep charging forward, causing some injuries despite its gentleness.
Wei Chen could not withstand that energy and instantly fell into a deep unconsciousness.
"Brother, sleep peacefully. I believe you will find a way. If you can't find a solution, who else in this world could save me?"
Yan Qiqi smiled tenderly, her palms resting on Wei Chen's Dantian. The vast energy surged continuously, and in a very short time, Wei Chen's Soul Power Realm surged to the peak of the Human Soul Realm!
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