Perfection: He is the Heavenly Emperor, I am the Eastern Emperor!

Chapter 119 Yunxi's Awakening

Chapter 119 Yunxi's Awakening

"Xiao Xi, after the battle at Kunpeng's Nest, the existence behind that kid will definitely be exposed. At that time, I wonder how many forces will try to befriend him, and there will definitely be some forces that want to form a marriage alliance with him."

"The reason I've been dragging this out is to create an opportunity for you. You absolutely must keep him here tonight and then take him down."

Thinking of her grandfather's instructions not long ago, Yunxi felt a mix of emotions. She was actually somewhat ashamed of such scheming.

But what could she do? That was her grandfather, her great-grandfather, and he had made this arrangement for the sake of the clan.

Looking at Yun Xi, who was bowing her head and remaining silent, Shi An frowned slightly and then said, "Aren't you being a little too docile?"

"Even if the other person is your grandfather, marriage is a major life event. It's about spending the rest of your life with your partner. Can't you be a little more assertive and have some opinions?"

"I·······"

Upon hearing this, Yunxi looked up at Shi An, her eyes flashing with complex emotions. She wanted to say something, but found that her throat seemed to be blocked, and she could not make a sound.

Shi An's words were like a boulder, stirring up huge waves in her heart and making her begin to reflect on her situation and choices.

In the end, she gently shook her head, her voice barely audible: "I... I also want to have my own choices, but I am, after all, a member of the Celestial Race. Many times, personal wishes are insignificant in the face of the greater good of the race."

"Besides, my grandfather sacrificed so much for our people, I can't..."

Hearing this, Shi An calmly replied, "We can't let him down."

"Um!"

Yunxi did not refute this, but gave a barely perceptible "hmm".

Seeing this, Shi An couldn't help but show disappointment. He could understand Yun Xi's helplessness, because every race has its own rules of survival, and the Celestial Race is no exception.

However, he disagreed with her approach. Having lived through the era of modern information explosion, he inherently possessed a spirit of resisting oppression and pursuing freedom and equality.

In his view, an individual's happiness and right to choose should not be hijacked by the greater good of the community, especially in major life events such as marriage.

Marriage should be a choice made by two people based on love and mutual respect, not a sacrifice to racial interests or the will of elders.

Finally, Shi An looked at Yun Xi and slowly said, "Yun Xi, I understand your difficulties, but I cannot agree with your choice."

"In my opinion, everyone should write their own life story, rather than becoming a pawn on someone else's chessboard. Your grandfather's starting point may have been for the sake of the Celestials, but that doesn't mean you should sacrifice your own happiness to fulfill his grand plan."

Shi An's voice was gentle yet firm. He looked into Yun Xi's eyes, trying to convey his beliefs to her.

Shi An's words caused a flicker of doubt in Yun Xi's eyes. She understood this principle all too well, but her long life had made her accustomed to obedience and to putting her personal feelings after the interests of the clan.

Seeing that Yunxi still hadn't expressed her thoughts after all that, Shi An shook his head in disappointment again, then turned and left without looking back.

"I'll stay tonight, but you really should think carefully about what I'm saying."

Watching Shi An's departing figure and hearing the words in her ears, Yun Xi stood there in a daze, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

As she watched Shi An's figure gradually disappear into the night, an unprecedented sense of loneliness and confusion welled up in her heart.

"Can I really do that?"

Yunxi murmured to herself, her voice echoing outside the empty treasure vault, but no one answered.

A gentle night breeze carried a hint of coolness as Yunxi stood alone outside the treasure vault. Moonlight, like water, bathed her in a silvery veil.

With her eyes closed, Shi An's words kept echoing in her mind.

Those words about freedom, choice, and happiness are like a sharp sword, constantly challenging her long-held beliefs and constraints.

In the blink of an eye, the sun rises and the moon sets, and a new day begins.

At dawn, under the watchful eyes of Yun Canghai and others, Shi An left Tian Shen Mountain, accompanied by Yun Xi.

After a night of cold wind, Yunxi was not completely awake, but her aura was noticeably different.

At least this morning, amidst Yun Canghai's surprised and delighted gaze, she took the initiative to suggest going with Shi An.

At the foot of Mount Tianshen, Shi An looked at Yun Xi, who seemed like an ethereal fairy, and asked curiously, "The trip to the Kunpeng Nest is over, why are you still following me?"

However, when asked about Shi An's question, Yun Xi gently stroked her hair and chuckled, "Didn't you say that we shouldn't just listen to other people's decisions, but have our own opinions?"

Hearing Yunxi's answer, Shi An frowned, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "So your opinion is to follow mine?"

"wrong!"

However, what surprised Shi An even more was that as soon as he finished speaking, Yun Xin retorted without hesitation: "My opinion is not to follow you, but to go to Shi Village."

"I love life in Shicun. It's full of innocence and freedom, without the tedious rules and heavy burdens of the tribe. I want to go there to find something I've lost, maybe it's a love for life, or maybe it's a longing for simple happiness."

As Yunxi spoke, a hint of longing appeared in her eyes. She looked towards the distant horizon, as if she could already see the peaceful yet vibrant land of Shicun.

Looking at Yunxi's genuine expression, Shi An couldn't help but look at her with new respect.

He originally thought Yunxi would continue to struggle because of the pressure from her clan, but he didn't expect her to find her direction so quickly, although this direction was somewhat different from what he had imagined.

Thinking of this, Shi An chuckled twice and said, "Alright, let's go together then!"

Let's go!

Seeing that Shi An did not refuse, Yun Xi was also overjoyed, and then took out her own treasure.

"boom!"

Before long, with the help of Yunxi's magical artifact, the two had left Tianshen Mountain and arrived in the Cangmang Mountain Range.

This is the maximum range of Yunxi's treasure, but it is still quite a distance from Stone Village.

The two walked through lush mountain forests, enjoying picturesque scenery along the way. Ancient trees reached for the sky, and sunlight filtered through the dense canopy, dappling their bodies.

Although the roars of beasts occasionally echoed through the forest, the atmosphere between the two was unusually harmonious and natural. They even exchanged smiles occasionally, creating a strangely pleasant atmosphere.

Yunxi seemed to have truly let go of the burden in her heart, and her words carried a hint of ease and joy.

"Roar~"

Suddenly, a beast's roar came from afar, causing Shi An, who hadn't paid much attention, to stop in his tracks.

For some reason, he felt that the beast's roar was somewhat familiar.

(End of this chapter)