Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 548 - 498

Chapter 548: 498

At Moonset Peak, before the little grave.

Watching the young girl before him, tears cascading down her cheeks, the teardrops at the corners of her eyes simply unstoppable, and the tear stains resembling the tender blossom of cherry flowers, particularly radiant.

Ye Chen felt a complex mix of emotions, somewhat heartbroken, his eyes also somewhat dry, but still, he managed a warm smile, reaching out to pat the tall girl on her delicate forehead as affectionately as always, as doting as ever.

Gently caressing her silken hair, as smooth as satin, he then carefully wiped away the teardrops that pooled in her eyes, each one clear like a crystal, breathtakingly beautiful, and chuckled softly, "Silly girl, what’s there to cry about? Isn’t your brother back?"

Ruoxi pursed her red lips, gently biting down, silent, looking at him, yet the tears on her face multiplied, turning her into an exquisitely alluring figure of tears, her delicate body shivering slightly.

Perhaps she could hardly believe it, her brother who had passed away many years ago, appearing once more before her eyes, it felt surreal, fearing that it was all an illusion.

In the end, Ye Chen could only embrace the girl in his arms, just like when they were children in a past life, gently patting her back, comforting her as though she were a little child.

However, it was precisely this somewhat comical gesture that halted Fairy Xi’s tears, only this silly brother would treat her in such a way.

After a good while, Ruoxi dried her tears and said, "Brother, my face hasn’t turned ugly, has it?"

Ye Chen laughed heartily, "You’ve cried yourself into a "tear-stained beauty," what do you think?"

Ruoxi immediately chased after Ye Chen and pretended to hit him twice, miffed. This annoying brother dared to tease her like that.

But her touch was so tender, as if afraid of really hurting Ye Chen.

She sniffled lightly, blinked her bright, watery eyes, and with a soft huff that carried a coquettish tone, she playfully lifted her small, delicate fist and said, "Brother, you big liar, you promised Xi’er we’d never be apart, yet once you left, it was for more than forty years. I thought I’d never see you again."

Only in front of a few people, including Ye Chen and Yii Wu, would Ruoxi act so childishly and endearingly; if outsiders were to see her like this, they would surely be taken aback.

Because Fairy Xi normally appeared dignified and mature, seemingly as unreachable as the Guanghan Fairy herself.

She had once watched helplessly as her brother was sacrificed in the Holy Sacrifice right before her eyes, an image that remained vivid after decades, indelibly etched in her memory.

She had thought that this time, in this life, they would never meet again. Yet, as it turned out, Heaven had favored her so, after so many years, allowing them to reunite.

Ye Chen was filled with guilt, feeling deeply sorry for his little sister who he had relied on for life, having left her time and again.

"I’m sorry, Xi’er, trust your brother, after this time, I will never leave again," Ye Chen said earnestly.

"I believe brother’s words," Ruoxi laid her forehead on Ye Chen’s shoulder, her small nose quivering slightly as she breathed in the unique scent of her brother, always bringing her a sense of peace, not just in the past but now and surely in the future as well.

Because always and forever, Ye Chen had been her greatest support.

The two siblings held each other in silence, devoid of any romantic affection, filled only with the warmth and kinship between brother and sister.

At this time, the sound of "Breaking Void" suddenly echoed through the void. Those were the formidable experts from the Heavenly Gate’s Law Enforcement Hall, who had received the transmission from the two guards. In that moment, they rushed over like lightning, and a resounding voice boomed through, "Fairy Xi, someone has invaded Moonset Peak and intends to harm you."

The siblings were startled awake. Ruoxi lifted her gaze, her limpid autumnal eyes curiously looking towards her brother as she asked, "What on earth is happening?"

Ye Chen gave an embarrassed smile, shrugged his shoulders, and said, "It seems to be because of me."

Ruoxi instantly widened her eyes in considerable shock, her lips slightly parted, making her look charmingly cute.

Soon after, more than a dozen people descended from the sky and appeared mid-air above Moonset Peak. Leading them was a rather heroic-looking middle-aged man clad in combat armor, his presence vast and powerful, evidently a formidable Saint Level existence, with the Five Great Saints following behind him, and the rest were all of Half-Saint Level.

Such a lineup was absolutely luxurious, almost a display of foundational power.

Even the Immortal Force rarely deployed such a luxurious lineup, and it was only because Ruoxi was the beloved little princess of the Heavenly Gate, favored by the high echelons, that the Law Enforcement Hall did not dare to take it lightly and mobilized such a force.

Ye Chen gave a wry smile, faced with such a lineup, unless he brought out the Holy Corpse for revival, he simply had no ability to fight.

"What audacity, thinking this is some common place. This is Fairy Xi’s residence, and yet you dare to trespass. Seize him, and if he dares to resist, strike immediately," the leading Saint-grade person, the Law Enforcement Elder, commanded sternly. Immediately, three Half-Saint Rank elders stepped forward to apprehend Ye Chen.

But Ruoxi stepped forward, positioning herself in front of Ye Chen, causing a slight shock to all the Law Enforcement Hall’s experts. Lin Feng couldn’t help but say, "Fairy Xi, what are you doing?"

With a light smile in her luminous eyes, as if a hundred flowers were blooming and a spring breeze caressing the face, Ruoxi softly said, "Elder Lin Feng, this is not some outsider who has trespassed into my abode. Do not treat him impolitely and take him away."

Everyone was astonished, not only by Fairy Xi’s words but also because Fairy Xi... actually smiled!?

If this news were to spread out, it would undoubtedly cause a huge commotion throughout the Heavenly Gate.

Everyone knew that ever since her brother died decades ago, Fairy Xi had always appeared sorrowful and had never truly smiled. Even when facing some old acquaintances, she would force a smile, yet her smile was tinged with traces of sadness, which was heartbreaking.

Yet at this moment, she was smiling so happily, so joyously, so delightfully.

Was it because of the man before her?

However, while everyone was still in shock, Ruoxi’s smile widened, and she reached out with her fair hand, whiter than frost and snow, and grasped her brother’s hand. Stepping into the void, they ascended like startled swans or Flying Immortals, rising to the heavens.

Witnessing this scene, the leading Law Enforcement Elder Lin Feng couldn’t help feeling intense jealousy, with envy burning in his heart.

For a Heavenly Immortal-Level woman like Fairy Xi, even someone as powerful as himself, who was regarded as a hero, naturally harbored admiration.

But he had never gained any closeness. In contrast, this young man before him had managed to elicit Fairy Xi’s tender smile and even held hands intimately. How could he not be jealous?

Ye Chen could only shake his head helplessly and sigh, looking at Ruoxi who was smiling sweetly. He gave a bitter smile, but let it be, leaving it to this girl.

If it truly came to battle... Ye Chen’s expression turned serious, and he coldly smiled, ready to see it through to the end.

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