Chapter 194 Martial Arts Arena: Fellow Cultivators Advance Together, Beautiful Women Side by Side, Firmer Will

The morning sunlight pierced through the clouds, gently spilling over the Martial Arts Field of the Nishen Imperial Palace, illuminating the broad, level ground and the many upright, elegant figures.

After the deep emotional outpouring during their late-night talk in the bedchamber, the bond between Su Chen and the fifteen beauties had grown even deeper, their hearts connected and their souls intertwined. Today, there was no idle sitting or tender whispering; instead, they had come to the Martial Arts Field together to cultivate as companions, protecting one another with their power, showcasing the unique tacit understanding and deep affection shared by the sixteen of them.

Su Chen wore black casual clothes, his posture as upright as a green pine. His God-Defying Power was restrained within his body, no longer possessing the sharp, oppressive aura of one who slays gods, leaving only a gentle and noble temperament. He stood in the center of the Martial Arts Field, his gaze slowly sweeping over the fifteen beauties lined up before him, his eyes filled with an inseparable tenderness.

Xiao Wu was dressed in a pink and white martial arts outfit, looking agile and playful. With her Soft Bones Rabbit Spirit possessed, her long rabbit ears twitched slightly, and her spirit power flowed lightly around her. With a gentle tap of her feet, her body rose into the air like willow catkins, tracing a graceful arc in mid-air. Her movements were light and swift, fully displaying the agility and elegance of the Soft Bones Demon Rabbit. After landing, she immediately ran to Su Chen, looking up at him with bright eyes full of the joy of seeking praise, her soft voice crisp and pleasant:

“Brother Su Chen, look! My speed is even faster now, and my movement technique is steadier!”

Su Chen gave a light chuckle and stepped forward, his fingertips gently brushing the stray hairs by her cheek, his tone tender and doting:

“Yes, my Xiao Wu is becoming more and more impressive. But no matter how impressive you get, you're still that little girl in my arms who needs to be cherished.”

“I don't want to be cherished all the time!” Xiao Wu pouted, muttering with feigned dissatisfaction, yet she subconsciously leaned closer to Su Chen, her arms tightly hugging his. “I want to get stronger together with Brother Su Chen, to protect our home and this continent together!”

“Alright,” Su Chen softly agreed, his eyes full of indulgence. “Everything will be as you say.”

Nearby, Zhu Zhuqing had already changed into a form-fitting, ink-black martial arts suit, her long hair tied into a neat high ponytail, outlining her slender and vigorous figure. Her Hell Civet Spirit quietly possessed her, and a faint Shadow Power rose around her body. With a flash, she disappeared from her spot like a ghost, appearing beside Su Chen in the next instant. Her movements were swift and silent, displaying the sharpness and decisiveness of a Shadow Knight.

Yet she did not release even a hint of killing intent; she merely leaned gently against Su Chen's shoulder, her cool voice carrying a trace of laziness and dependence as she whispered:

“Brother Su Chen, I used to cultivate to survive, to evade those endless pursuits. Now I cultivate only to keep up with your footsteps, so I can be by your side the moment you need me.”

Su Chen's heart warmed. He reached out and gently took her waist, pulling her into his arms, his voice deep and solemn:

“I know. But I never need you to risk your life for me, nor do I need you to shoulder any danger. I pacified the world and unified the continent; everything I did was so that you would no longer have to face slaughter or endure danger.”

“You only need to be my Shadow Knight, the Zhu Zhuqing who can be willful, spoiled, and carefree by my side. That is enough.”

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes reddened slightly, and a thick warmth rose in her cool features. She tightly hugged Su Chen's waist, burying her cheek against his chest, feeling his warm embrace and steady heartbeat. All her strength and sharpness melted into tenderness at this moment.

“Brother Su Chen...”

“I'm here.”

Not far away, Ning Rongrong skipped to the center of the field, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda floating above her palm. The nine-layered tower glowed with flowing light and vibrant colors, its seven-colored radiance dazzlingly bright, each layer containing the purest and most powerful support force. Her gaze was steady and her face serious; the usual playful coquettishness was gone, replaced by the most earnest devotion.

She slowly raised her slender fingertips and gently touched Su Chen's brow, pouring all of her Spirit origin and spirit power into his body without reservation. A seven-colored halo enveloped them both, warm and holy.

“Brother Su Chen!” Ning Rongrong's voice was crisp and loud, carrying a resolve that would not change in this lifetime. “My power will always belong to you! Whether it's now or in the future, whether we're protecting the continent or going to even further places, I will always provide boosts for you and always be your firmest support!”

Su Chen looked down, gazing at the pretty and serious girl in his arms, a surge of infinite doting and treasure-like affection rising in his heart. He gently tilted her chin up and leaned down to kiss her soft lips, tenderly and solemnly, carving every word into his soul:

“My Rongrong will always be my treasure. From the moment I met you, this feeling has never changed.”

Ning Rongrong's cheeks instantly turned crimson. She shyly lowered her head and buried herself in Su Chen's embrace, holding him tightly, feeling his unique tenderness and doting, her heart overflowing with happiness.

Qian Renxue stood quietly on one side of the Martial Arts Field in a golden gown, her holy light as soft as water. She had long since shed the coldness and majesty of an Angel God, leaving only total tenderness and relief. She gazed at Su Chen's figure; in her eyes, there was no God Position, no power, and no world—only this man for whom she was willing to give up everything and follow for a lifetime.

She walked forward slowly and took the initiative to nestle against Su Chen's side. The holy light and God-Defying Power quietly blended, turning into ripples of gold and black light that gently entwined the two of them, creating a peaceful and beautiful scene.

“Su Chen,” Qian Renxue spoke softly, her voice as gentle as the wind above the clouds. “I once thought that the God Position was my everything, my lifelong pursuit. But now I understand that compared to being a high and mighty Divinity, what I want more is the stability and happiness of being by your side. Giving up the God Position to choose you is something I will never regret in this life.”

Su Chen tightened his arm, holding the holy beauty in his arms even closer, his chin resting gently on the top of her head. His voice was deep and sincere:

“I should be the one saying I'm lucky. To have met you, to have you set aside your God Position and cut off the past to stay by my side, is the greatest fortune of my life.”

Ah Yin stood tenderly beside Su Chen, her green dress merging with the aura of life. Countless slender and soft strands of Blue Silver Grass spread from the ground, gently winding around Su Chen's hem, arms, and waist, much like her feelings—lingering, tender, and never-failing. She raised her holy and gentle face, her eyes filled with an inseparable deep affection as she whispered:

“Su Chen, let's be together forever.”

The Blue Silver Grass grew endlessly, symbolizing that their love would never change; the Spring of Life flowed gurglingly, witnessing their vows until death.

Su Chen looked down and kissed her delicate, smooth skin. A single word, firm and solemn, was his only promise for this life:

“Forever.”

The remaining ten beauties also accompanied Su Chen in their own ways, expressing their hearts full of love and attachment.

Karin stood to the side timidly, her red hair hanging low and her cheeks flushed with a faint pink. Her gaze was constantly stealing glances at Su Chen, her eyes full of admiration and shyness. She silently circulated her spirit power, always ready to heal and support Su Chen. Thinking of the time she had secretly kissed him while healing him, her heart couldn't help but race, yet it was filled with sweetness and peace.

Hinata, in a pure white dress, quietly kept watch at the edge of the Martial Arts Field. She was gentle and submissive, saying nothing, yet her gaze never left Su Chen for a moment. she didn't need many words or flamboyant expressions; just this silent protection and quiet companionship was already the greatest happiness of this life. To her, Su Chen was her heaven, her light, and her everything; as long as she could stay by his side, she would have no regrets.

Kushina, in a fiery red dress, had already laid out steaming snacks and fruit on a stone table by the Martial Arts Field, the aroma filling the air with a sense of home. She greeted everyone with a laugh, her bright and hearty smile infectious to everyone present, using the most grounded atmosphere to dispel all of Su Chen's fatigue and toil.

Zi Yan was as lively and active as ever, like a little girl who would never grow up. She ran back and forth on the Martial Arts Field, occasionally rushing to Su Chen and tugging on his sleeve, swaying it back and forth as she acted spoiled: “Brother Su Chen, I want candy! I want lots and lots of candy!”

Su Chen was helpless yet doting. With a flick of his finger, a crystal-clear Spirit Fruit Candy appeared in his palm, and he held it to her mouth. Zi Yan immediately beamed with joy, bit the candy, and ran off happily, her crisp laughter echoing across the Martial Arts Field.

Hanabi stood before Su Chen with a short sword, full of energy. Her eyes were bright and firm, brimming with youth and vitality: “Brother Su Chen, I'll cultivate with you! I've made huge progress lately. I must become strong so I can protect everyone and our home with you!”

She worked hard to grow and cultivated desperately just to walk side-by-side with Su Chen, to share his burdens and protect their peace.

Medusa reclined on a soft couch, her scarlet dress seductive and enchanting, her snake tail swaying gently and captivatingly. She looked up, her eyes like silk, her gaze locked tightly onto Su Chen. Her voice was lazy and alluring as she gently beckoned him: “Su Chen, come here and sleep with me.”

Her unique Charm and allure bloomed only for Su Chen, never changing.

Xiao Xun Er sat quietly by a soft cushion, her posture graceful and her temperament gentle. Her hands softly arranged the cushions neatly, preparing the most comfortable place for Su Chen to rest. She looked up and gave a shallow smile, her voice soft and mild: “Rest if you're tired; we're here with you.”

There was no grand confession, only the steady companionship that felt warm and reassuring.

Xiao Yi Xian, in plain clothes, carried a bowl of carefully brewed Foundation-Strengthening Medicinal Meal, the aroma thick and mild. She walked slowly to Su Chen, her eyes gentle as she whispered: “Su Chen, drink this. Taking good care of yourself is the greatest wish of us all.”

With the most delicate care and gentlest manner, she silently guarded Su Chen's health, never once slacking.

Yun Yun held a long sword, her posture elegant and ethereal. She stood quietly to one side, her sword intent restrained and gentle as water. She looked at Su Chen, smiled slightly, and said softly: “I will practice the sword with you.”

No extra words were needed, nor any flowery language. One sword, one heart, one person—this was the most tacit understanding and the most enduring companionship.

Qing Lin led several gentle and small Spirit snakes, quietly patrolling the perimeter of the Martial Arts Field, her small figure serious and focused. She controlled the snake swarm, isolating all potential disturbances and dangers, guarding every inch of the palace's peace just to maintain this stable and quiet world for Su Chen and the sisters.

For a moment, the entire Martial Arts Field was overflowing with warmth and filled with sweetness.

The fifteen beauties, with their different styles, personalities, and ways of being gentle, all without exception revolved around Su Chen alone, offering all their feelings, tenderness, and love to him without reservation.

They were the light on Su Chen's path against heaven, his obsession in pacifying the world, his confidence as he held God-Defying Power and awed the four seas and eight directions, and even more so, the only treasures he wanted to protect for a lifetime after reaching the peak of supremacy.

Su Chen stood in the center of the Martial Arts Field, surrounded by layers of endless love and warmth, his heart soft and peaceful.

He slowly opened his arms, gathering all the beauties surrounding him into his embrace.

The God-Defying Power spread out gently, turning into a warm and solid light shield that held the fifteen beauties firmly in his arms, isolating all the noise and turmoil of the outside world, as well as all the past hardships and slaughter.

“I have traveled this path, going against heaven, stepping through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, defeating god-level enemies, sealing the God Realm Passage, and unifying the Douluo Continent...”

Su Chen's voice was low and gentle, yet it carried a heart-shaking power as it echoed slowly across the Martial Arts Field. Every word was the most solemn and firm vow of this life:

“Everything I have done was never for supreme hegemony, nor for eternal fame, nor for a position of world-dominating status.”

“I did it only for you.”

“So that Xiao Wu would no longer watch the moon in solitude, so that Zhu Zhuqing would no longer carry the sharp edge of the shadows, so that Ning Rongrong could always be a spoiled little princess, so that Qian Renxue would no longer be bound by a God Position, so that Ah Yin would no longer wander...”

“So that all of you could escape the suffering and shackles of the past, so you could be stable, happy, carefree, loved, and protected.”

“Now, the wish is fulfilled.”

“The world is settled, the continent is at peace, the flames of war are forever extinguished, and the God Realm is forever sealed.”

“I, Su Chen, promise all of you here.”

“In a short while, I will hold a Coronation Ceremony in Spirit City and ascend as the Reverse Lord Great Emperor.”

“And the fifteen of you will all be crowned as my Empresses, becoming the only true loves of my life.”

“After my coronation, I will fulfill all my promises, spending time with each of you and giving you your own tender moments. On weekends, I will take all of you on trips to see the moonlight of the Star Dou Great Forest, the sea of clouds at the Angel God Temple, the rosy clouds of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the snow scenery of the Far North Glaciers...”

“Our footprints will be left at every scenic spot on the Douluo Continent.”

“In this life, we shall never part, staying together for eternity.”

As his voice fell, the Martial Arts Field instantly became silent. Then, countless tender, sobbing responses intertwined, echoing through the palace and across the land:

“Brother Su Chen, we will always love you!”

“We will always stay with you, never parting!”

“No matter where we go in the future, we will always follow you!”

Xiao Wu hugged Su Chen's waist tightly, crying like a pear blossom in the rain, yet smiling with incomparable happiness;

Zhu Zhuqing leaned on his shoulder, tears shimmering in her cool eyes, filled with emotion;

Ning Rongrong threw herself into his arms, rubbing against his chest and acting spoiled at the top of her lungs;

Qian Renxue, Ah Yin, Karin, Hinata, Kushina, Zi Yan, Hanabi, Medusa, Xiao Xun Er, Xiao Yi Xian, Yun Yun, Qing Lin... every beauty had tears streaming down her face, yet they all smiled brilliantly, their eyes full of longing and expectation for the future.

The sunlight was bright, the warmth was melting, the embrace was cozy, and the vows were burning hot.

On the Martial Arts Field, spirit power and love intertwined, while tenderness and tacit understanding accompanied them.

There was no slaughter, no schemes, no killing, and no shackles.

There was only the Emperor's exclusive love, the companionship of beauties, the peaceful years, and eternal togetherness.