The temple of angels overlooks the sea of clouds; abandoning the gods to follow you for this life's joy.
Bidding farewell to the radiant Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Su Chen headed alone to the ruins of the Angel God Temple to keep his exclusive appointment with Qian Renxue.
The Angel God Temple, which once awed the Douluo Continent, had long since shed the fires of war and its overwhelming pressure, leaving only a lingering aura of holiness among the broken walls and ruins. The temple stood atop a ten-thousand-fathom cliff, shrouded in mist year-round; what was once a hall symbolizing the supreme power of the Spirit Hall had now become a quiet and peaceful place to view the scenery.
Qian Renxue was already waiting there.
She wore a holy golden gown, her long hair cascading down to her waist like a waterfall. Gone was the cold arrogance of a Divinity and the sharp edge of battle; her eyes were as gentle as water, and the Angel's Holy Light surrounding her had become soft and warm, like the spring sun lightly sprinkling over the ruins of the temple.
Standing at the edge of the platform at the temple's highest point, she overlooked the churning sea of clouds beneath her feet, her gaze calm yet carrying a hint of indescribable relief.
Giving up her God Position, severing her ties with the God Realm, and choosing to stay in the mortal world to follow Su Chen.
This was the bravest and most correct decision she had ever made in her life.
Footsteps slowly approached.
Qian Renxue did not turn around, but a gentle smile played on her lips first.
She didn't need to turn around to clearly feel that crisp aura belonging solely to Su Chen—an aura that made her feel safe, calm, and willing to let go of everything.
Su Chen walked up behind her and gently extended his arms, tenderly encircling her slender waist from behind and pulling her steadily into his embrace.
His warm and broad chest pressed against her back, and his steady, powerful heartbeat sounded in her ears; a sense of security instantly filled Qian Renxue's heart.
She leaned back slightly, relaxing completely as she snuggled into Su Chen's arms, like an angel who had found her home.
"You're here," Qian Renxue spoke softly, her voice as gentle as the wind above the clouds, devoid of her former majesty and filled only with deep attachment.
Su Chen lowered his head, his chin resting gently on the top of her head, the faint fragrance of holy light from her hair lingering at his nose as he spoke in a low, doting voice:
"Mhm, I'm here."
"I'm sorry for making you wait."
Qian Renxue shook her head gently and reached out, covering Su Chen's hands around her waist as their fingers interlaced.
"I'm in no hurry," she whispered softly. "From the moment I decided to give up my God Position and go with you, I was willing to wait—wait for you to handle everything, wait for you to come to my side."
Beneath their feet, the sea of clouds churned, a vast and boundless expanse of white.
Sunlight pierced through the clouds, casting ten thousand golden rays that coated their figures in a holy and warm halo.
A gentle breeze blew, lifting Qian Renxue's long hair and Su Chen's hem; the scene was quiet and beautiful.
Looking at the boundless sea of clouds, Qian Renxue's eyes reddened slightly, her voice trembling with a hint of relief:
"Su Chen, I once thought that inheriting the Angel God Position, becoming a supreme Divinity, ruling the Spirit Hall, and controlling the entire continent was my lifelong pursuit."
"Back then, I was arrogant, cold, and obsessive. For the sake of the God Position, I could ignore everything and disregard everyone, living like an emotionless statue."
"Until I met you..."
She paused, took a deep breath, and poured out all the emotions in her heart. Her voice was gentle yet firm, as if making a vow to heaven and earth:
"Giving up my God Position and choosing you is the best decision I've ever made."
"I have no God Position, no power, no prestige... but I have you."
"With you by my side, I am truly alive, truly happy, and truly at peace."
Su Chen's heart softened instantly, and he tightened his arms, holding the beauty in his embrace even closer, as if to merge her into his very blood and bone.
He knew Qian Renxue's past, how many shackles she had borne, and how exhausted she had been living for the God Position.
From birth, she had been treated as a vessel for the Angel God Position, with no childhood and no warmth, only endless cultivation and responsibility.
It was he who had rescued her from the cage of the God Position; it was he who had made her understand that being herself was happier than being a Divinity.
"Silly girl," Su Chen sighed softly, his voice full of heartache and treasure. "I'm the lucky one."
He turned his head slightly, his thin lips close to her ear, his voice low and solemn, each word like a vow carved into the soul:
"Being able to meet you and have you set aside your God Position to stay by my side is the greatest fortune of my life."
Qian Renxue's tears finally couldn't help but fall, dripping onto the back of Su Chen's hand, warm and scalding.
She turned around, throwing her arms tightly around Su Chen's neck and burying her face in the crook of his neck, weeping aloud but with endless happiness:
"Su Chen... I love you so much..."
"I know," Su Chen said, gently patting her back to soothe her. "I love you too, Renxue. From the moment we met, you've always been in my heart."
Holy light and God-Defying Power slowly intertwined around them, turning into light patterns where gold and black merged, gently encircling them, warm and holy.
The former Angel Goddess was now just a gentle and sweet woman in Su Chen's arms;
The former Heaven-Defying Powerhouse was now just a husband protecting his beloved.
The sea of clouds continued to churn, and the sunlight remained warm.
In Su Chen's arms, Qian Renxue cried her fill and then smiled; her eyes were red, but she was breathtakingly beautiful.
She looked up into Su Chen's eyes, which were filled with tenderness, and asked softly:
"Will we still come here often to watch the sea of clouds in the future?"
"We will," Su Chen nodded without hesitation, his fingertips gently wiping away the tear tracks at the corners of her eyes. "Whenever you want, I'll always accompany you."
"The continent is unified, the God Realm Passage is sealed, and I no longer have any worries."
"My time, my tenderness, my everything—it all belongs to the fifteen of you."
Qian Renxue smiled, a smile like a snow lotus blooming in the sun, holy and beautiful.
She took the initiative to stand on tiptoe and lightly kissed Su Chen's thin lips—gentle, shy, yet incredibly earnest.
Su Chen lowered his head slightly and responded tenderly.
There was no fiery surge, only a steady stream of warmth—the relief after letting go of her God Position, the cherishing after weathering the storms, and the sweet lingering affection unique to Su Chen and Qian Renxue.
As the kiss ended, Qian Renxue's cheeks were flushed crimson. She snuggled back into Su Chen's arms, quietly watching the sea of clouds beneath them.
The long wind brushed their faces, the sea of clouds was vast, the embrace was warm, and their hearts were connected.
There is no greater happiness in the world than this.
Holding the gentle and holy woman in his arms, Su Chen felt a sense of peace in his heart.
Along the way, he had saved Xiao Wu, protected Zhu Zhuqing, pampered Ning Rongrong, and redeemed Qian Renxue.
Each of them had once wandered in the dark, bearing heavy shackles, and he was the one who broke through the darkness for them, brought them light, and gave them stability.
Unifying the continent, settling the disputes, and sealing the God Realm Passage—everything he had done was for this moment.
For the one in his arms to smile like a flower, for the fifteen beauties to have years free of worry, and for this continent to have no more strife.
"Su Chen, just hold me like this, okay?" Qian Renxue murmured softly, with a hint of laziness.
"Okay."
Su Chen softly agreed; a single word was a lifelong promise.
The sea of clouds churned, the holy light was gentle, and atop the ruins of the Angel God Temple, the two embracing figures were frozen into eternity under the sunlight.
This was Qian Renxue's exclusive time, the happiest moment after giving up her God Position to follow her lover.
And this tenderness was far from over.
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