"Mother! I, Long Haochen, will definitely rescue you from the clutches of the demons!"
At this moment, how could young Long Haochen possibly comprehend the concept of the Demon God Emperor? He only knew that his mother had been snatched away by an extremely evil and powerful entity. For some reason, however, whenever the little boy spoke of the great villain, Ilyx felt a slight sense of unease.
*I suppose I could be considered a great villain myself,* he mused. If it weren't for the lingering remnants of his humanity, Ilyx would likely have become the God of Death long ago.
"I should head back to cultivate as well. I never imagined there would be so much evil in this world!"
Observing the righteous indignation of the father and son before him, Ilyx decided it was best to depart as quickly as possible. Although he had already tidied up the room, any lingering trace could arouse suspicion. Long Haochen was just a little fellow who wouldn't notice such things, but the Divine Seal Knight standing nearby was a different story. This was no place to linger.
"Yes, Brother Ilyx, I will work hard too. I want to become a knight just like my father!"
Watching the young boy secretly make his vow, Ilyx couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Forget about becoming a Divine Seal Knight, kid. If you can just refrain from destroying the world in the future, that’ll be good enough!"
He recalled that young Haochen should also have a nine-headed dragon by his side; that thing was the truly terrifying one. He only hoped that in this lifetime, Long Haochen would not walk down that same path again. Even though earth-shattering changes had already occurred around Ilyx, this young man was, after all, the chosen one of the Divine Throne world. It was hard to say whether his future might take a different turn.
"Respected Lord Long Xingyu, on behalf of our Knight Branch Temple and Uncle Nalan, I wish to express our highest respects to you!"
Compared to Ilyx, who was eager to slip away, Li Xin was incredibly respectful toward the Divine Seal Knight. After performing a standard knight’s salute, she summoned her unicorn and prepared to fly away with her young boyfriend. However, during their flight, the Hell Rose kept sniffing the air.
"Darling, why do you smell like perfume? It’s like something a girl would use!"
"Ah, what? It must be from Long Haochen’s home; I didn’t notice..."
It was an awkward response. Meanwhile, Ilyx’s consciousness was slowly drifting back into the Eternal Tower. The mere thought of last night’s delightful time made him incredibly excited. Mature beauties and young girls were indeed two completely different experiences! Bai Yue was truly a stunning beauty.
In ancient Greece, there was once a great beauty named Troy, for whom monarchs had even waged a war. From that time on, such supreme beauties had been called "femme fatales"—those who could topple kingdoms and cities. Bai Yue possessed those very qualities, especially her long legs. How should one describe them? Using a popular saying from the old internet: *Her legs are not merely legs; they are the spring waters of the Seine.*
Whether it was a dark sense of humor or a return to primal nature, ever since Ilyx had brought Bai Yue into the Eternal Tower, she had completely transformed. She had become bewitching!
"I’m back!" he growled toward the empty, vast hall of the Eternal Tower.
And then, the show began.
*Click, clack!*
It sounded like high heels, though the person remained unseen. Following the sound, he caught a glimpse of vibrant red and a vague, graceful silhouette. Lowering his gaze, he saw a pair of red boots with slightly pointed heels, tapping against the polished bluestone floor and creating a crisp, melodious sound like a string of beautiful musical notes. His gaze drifted slightly upward, and a pair of long, snow-white, beautiful legs appeared within his sight, quite stimulating to the eyes.
*Such white legs,* he evaluated in his heart.
As the woman approached, her perfect figure became clearer. She wore a vibrant red, tight-fitting silk robe, exquisitely crafted and noble, which perfectly outlined the wonderful curves of her body. The expanse of snow-white, dazzling legs beneath the robe ignited a fiery impulse within him. Her willow-thin waist, which one could hold in their palm, was cinched with a silver sash, accentuating her slender figure to perfection. To many men, she was a true siren.
She walked gracefully into the hall, a hint of allure lingering on her slightly smiling face. Her mature, voluptuous body was like a perfectly ripened peach, leaving Ilyx, standing in the hall, feeling parched.
"Bai Yue..."
He truly hadn't expected that with a little dressing up—swapping her plain clothes for this vibrant red—she would look like a completely different person.
"Darling, you’re back?"
At this moment, this woman no longer belonged to Long Xingyu; she had become the private treasure of the master of the Eternal Tower! Her peach-blossom eyes, which seemed to be brewed from spring water, swept across the hall casually, causing Ilyx’s throat to bob involuntarily as a hot flame surged deep within his eyes.
"I am back. You are truly beautiful!"
He slowly stepped forward and wrapped his arms around the beauty’s slender waist. Ilyx couldn't help but sigh in admiration. The union of human beauty and the bloodline of the Demon God Emperor was simply perfection!
"Master, about last night, I..."
At this moment, Bai Yue seemed to have forgotten everything else, remembering only every second she had spent with Ilyx. This might have been a technique of the Necromancer, or perhaps a form of amnesia, but one thing was certain: Ilyx couldn't help himself any longer!
"Hah!"
Just as he hurriedly picked up the beauty in his arms and intended to head toward a room deep within the Eternal Tower, a delicate, coy voice rang in his ear.
"Naughty, how long do you intend to keep holding me? We’re about to land, and everyone is watching!"
Well.
Although Ilyx could separate his physical body from his consciousness, he still couldn't manage two things at once. Regardless, Bai Yue wasn't going anywhere. After sharing a kiss in his spiritual state, Ilyx’s consciousness returned to his physical body.
As it turned out, they were just about to return to the Knight Branch Temple. Usually, no one would think twice about the young couple being inseparable, but today’s events were too extraordinary. The Demon God and the Divine Seal Throne had appeared one after another, leading to a gathering of major experts who claimed they needed to hold a meeting—though in truth, they simply wanted to invite Long Xingyu to be a guest.
Facing so many uncles, elders, and major figures usually unseen, Li Xin, a newly initiated Tier 4 Knight, naturally had to behave with decorum. Ilyx, naturally, had to cooperate, for among those people were Li Xin’s own family elders! This meeting was essentially an introduction to the in-laws!