As the earth-shattering battle faded into memory, the realms of the Underworld and Heaven had restored their order through the cooperation of both Imperial Realms. The Heavenly Realm was no longer divided into thirty-six parts; instead, it had collapsed and merged into two, now ruled by two Heavenly Emperors.
The Heavenly Emperor of the Upper Realm, known as Shi Zhi, possessed the mandate of the Heavenly Emperor and the bloodline of the dragon clan, maintaining control over all dragonkind. On the other hand, Xia Tian's Yun Di was a more intriguing figure. As a noble Claw Gold Dragon, he was dissatisfied with ruling only this lower realm and frequently sought to provoke trouble.
Unfortunately for him, he was often unable to win these confrontations. Each time he left in a huff after being bested, he would go to the Underworld to embellish his grievances, usually returning with bruises and a battered face after receiving a good beating.
After yet another thrashing, Yun Shijiu covered her face but did not leave. Instead, she clung to the waist of the Underworld King and whined, "Sister, just give that old fool a beating! You're so biased!"
Yun Zhi Yue felt exasperated by this incessant whining. "When it comes to killing you," she snapped, "Yue Shi has already explained it clearly. It was his chaotic return to the Heavenly Realm that caused him to act against you."
He apologized and allowed you to hit him without retaliating. He lay there for a long while before getting up. What more do you want? The children are running around everywhere; why can't you behave yourself instead of provoking others?
With a sulky expression, Yun Shijiu replied, "I just don’t want to be the third."
"Then what do you want to be?"
"Of course I want to be the eldest!" Yun Shijiu blurted out before slowly raising her head.
Right in front of her was a large figure.
It was said that on that day in the Underworld King's Palace, a pig had flown out and returned to Xia Tian.
Another thousand years passed. The Suye Emperor took the first step towards becoming a Dao Master, followed by reincarnation; it was rumored he went off in search of a plant for dual cultivation.
Afterward, the Tide Emperor began seclusion, likely also striving for advancement.
With the loss of deities, this realm became free but correspondingly more dangerous; unclaimed treasures always attracted attention.
One day, Yun Zhi Yue sensed something new in the world; a new deity had emerged.
Li Shang appeared behind her, pressing her down onto the bed for a deep kiss. "Yun Zhi Yue," he murmured, "I've finally emerged from seclusion. I missed you."
She didn’t ask why Li Shang chose not to create a new realm; she already knew the answer. The places she cherished were also dear to him—this was perhaps the ultimate form of love.
As days turned into ten days and then two months, her heart gradually sank into gloom under the weight of longing for someone special.
She could go without eating, drinking, or sleeping, but she couldn't handle any intense exercise. Was this creature out of its mind? Every time she wanted to run, her wrists or ankles were restrained, and she was coaxed and tricked into staying put. The last time she heard those words, she had lost count of how many times they had been said.
Even if Li Shang was a deity, she couldn't bear it any longer. After a big argument, Yun Zhi Yue unilaterally entered a cold war with Li Shang. When they did speak, it was usually no more than two words. For example: "You give," "I leave," "Stay away."
Li Shang was also unhappy with this situation. He was sleeping with his wife; why should Yun Zhi Yue be angry? Realizing that Li Shang was throwing a tantrum as well, the fire within Yun Zhi Yue refused to die down. Men were all the same; once they got what they wanted, they turned their backs.
Leaving behind a divorce decree, Yun Zhi Yue took Little Stone and stepped into Reincarnation. Li Shang was left dumbfounded. How could someone just flip the table like that? He swore that he had only shown a cold face that day and hadn't made a sound—how could she get so furious?
What could he do? He had to chase after her. But this time, he needed to win back his wife. Thinking back to their intimacy in Xiao Jie, Li Shang's eyes darkened with a hint of excitement.
After Li Shang followed Yun Zhi Yue into Reincarnation, a figure in a Moon White Robe appeared in the underworld. Yue Shi or Yue Qi watched their love nest in silence.
The two were like conjoined twins; when Yue Qi left, it indeed made Yue Shi independent. However, it wasn't long before Yue Qi's memories began to resurface. Yue Shi knew he was him but also not him.
Yun Zhi Yue always understood Yue Qi best. When Yue Qi's little habits appeared in him, the siblings tacitly chose not to discuss it. There was no need to avoid meeting; both siblings understood that since Yue Qi chose to sacrifice himself for the woman he loved, he had learned how to love Yun Zhi Yue.
What Yun Yue Shi needed to do was watch her sister find happiness. As she turned to leave the underworld and return to heaven, she was pulled back by a tail.
Yun Shijiu stood in Xia Tian with hands on hips, laughing wildly: "You dare fly past Imperial Domain? Get down here and run!"
Yun Yue Shi revealed a gentle smile and rolled up her sleeves as she charged forward. With such a plaything to use as a punching bag, her mood unexpectedly brightened.
Being the Heavenly Emperor and beating up his brother—life should be carefree like this.
(THE END)
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