Chapter 1646: Chapter 1646: Thank You

Lan Xuanyu was taken aback by her embrace and instinctively opened his arms to keep a polite distance.

Long Tianyang hugged him tightly for a moment, without minding the closeness of their bodies, then released him and said with a charming smile, “This is the first time I’ve been so close to another being. Thank you.”

Lan Xuanyu smiled wryly and said, “Don’t do that, I already have a girlfriend.”

Long Tianyang laughed, “I don’t know how many times older I am than you. I could easily be your great-great-great-great-great-grandmother. Don’t overthink things, child!”

Lan Xuanyu, caught between crying and laughing, said, “Am I overthinking? You just came up and did that, I’m afraid you’ll fall in love with me.”

Long Tianyang chuckled, “This is just a body formed by my energy, how can I love you? However, I do somewhat like you. No matter the reason you humans came here, you have a kind heart. Your true self is without fault. Maybe cooperating with you is the best choice I’ve ever made.”

Lan Xuanyu asked, “How are you currently? What’s the situation with the energy consumption this time?”

Long Tianyang replied, “My foundation is the Dragon Horse Twin Stars. As long as these two planets aren’t fundamentally damaged, I won’t have too much of an issue myself. Over on the Sky Horse Star, a large amount of the Power of Creation was expended to stop the Deep Red Realm’s invasion, and it will take at least a month to recover. This time, I really thought it was the end, and I was prepared to perish with her, even if it meant being completely erased in the universe. I would never let her succeed.”

Lan Xuanyu frowned slightly and said, “Does she have a way to prevent your self-destruction? Have you thought about that? I think, knowing Mother of Deep Red’s cunning, she would definitely assess your emotions and know you have such thoughts. Yet she still persisted, which means she might have some means specifically targeting you.”

Long Tianyang hesitated, “Means targeting me? What do you mean?”

Lan Xuanyu shook his head and said, “I don’t know either; I’m just speculating. I hope such a situation doesn’t occur because otherwise, it would almost certainly result in catastrophe for countless lives. Furthermore, if you self-destruct, what will happen to the lives on these two planets? They would all perish. Don’t act impulsively unless absolutely necessary. The Dragon Clan and Sky Horse Clan’s powerhouses have all returned, and the Deep Red Realm has teleported back to start devouring the Celestial Harmony Star. For now, there shouldn’t be any issues. The Sky Dragon Leader and Sky Horse Sect Leader have already decided to cooperate with our Douluo Federation, sending me to negotiate with the Douluo Federation to seek our support, offering quite a few resources in return. At least for now, this seems to be the best situation. Once the resources are ready, I’ll be heading back to Douluo Planet, aiming to quickly bring reinforcements back.”

Long Tianyang nodded and said, “You humans are stronger than I imagined. That Mecha is really impressive. Mother of Deep Red was definitely injured at that time. Although she used the Method of Devouring to neutralize most of the attacks, I know her. If she could devour the opponent’s energy, she definitely wouldn’t waste it. But that attack, nearly all of it was expelled, clearly something she couldn’t block. But I’m also worried. Although the life level of Celestial Harmony Star isn’t on par with me, its total life force is quite substantial. Once the entire planet’s life core is devoured, the Deep Red Realm will undoubtedly become stronger. At this point, I can’t be sure about how strong she’ll be when she returns, whether the Dragon and Sky Horse Clans can withstand her.”

Lan Xuanyu asked, “Based on this encounter, what’s your assessment of her?”

Long Tianyang reflected, a contemplative look in her eyes, and said, “Actually, she’s not as strong as I originally thought. Or rather, she hasn’t shown her strongest side.”

“Hmm?” Lan Xuanyu looked at her in surprise and said, “Isn’t the Deep Red Realm already strong?”

Long Tianyang said, “About ten thousand years ago, she had over eighty percent of her current power. After ten thousand years of development, she’s only improved slightly? I find that unlikely. Mother of Deep Red’s ambitions are bigger than I imagined. What she wants is to establish a true Divine Realm, not just rely on the Deep Red Realm to build a Divine Realm. That’s why she must devour me. By merging with me, she can use the Dragon Horse Twin Stars as a foundation for creating a supportive, dual-layered Divine Realm. She also knows her realm will face the universe’s malignancy. But if a dual Divine Realm is formed, in a crisis, she can abandon one part. The part abandoned would retain all the Deep Red Realm’s original traits, while all the essence will converge in the other half of the Divine Realm. Thus, achieving a rebirth and ultimately becoming a true Divine Realm. This should be her ultimate goal, as it provides her with an eternal survival possibility. The intelligent lifeforms she created in the Deep Red Realm may die, but they don’t matter to her. What’s important is her own survival.”

Lan Xuanyu asked, “If she establishes a true Divine Realm, will she still pose a threat to the Dragon Horse Galaxy and our Douluo Federation?”

Long Tianyang sneered, “Have you ever heard that a dog can’t stop eating shit? She developed herself this way and her mindset is entrenched. Changing her perspective is extremely difficult. Once she achieves a true Divine Realm, the next step will be to expand the Divine Realm. By expanding the Divine Realm, she will aim to dominate a broader region, and then she will keep swelling her power. Those who don’t obey her will face destruction. In just a few years, she’ll revert to the Deep Red Realm’s initial way of thinking, ultimately creating a malicious Divine Realm that will also be destroyed by the universe’s rules.”

“I understand more about the Divine Realm. Once the Divine Realm reaches a certain scale, it’s not about expansion but stabilization. The more stable the Divine Realm, the stronger its pressure resistance. Danger is omnipresent in the universe, so not only should the Divine Realm control the rules of its region and all major planets and planes, but, most importantly, it needs to ensure its own preservation, thus safeguarding the planets it protects. This is the real purpose of the Divine Realm’s existence, not continuous invasion and expansion. Without a solid enough foundation, blind expansion only leads to destruction.”

Lan Xuanyu nodded and said, “I understand. You must be careful. Since Mother of Deep Red has such goals, the Dragon Horse Twin Stars are her only choice. In this scenario, she definitely won’t give you the chance to self-destruct. Although I don’t know what means she might have to deal with you, she’s certainly crafty. Now that the strong individuals from the Dragon Horse Twin Stars have returned, I think it’s most important for you to ensure your own safety.”

“Mm.” Long Tianyang nodded and said, “After seeing you, I will continue my retreat to resume the Power of Creation on the Sky Horse Star as soon as possible. Take care as well. After this, I believe Mother of Deep Red will highly regard you. Your ability to lead the Dragon Clan, based on a powerful bloodline, even if she isn’t sure when you’ll become a God King, she’ll definitely value your strength. She’ll strike at you if she has the chance. So, be careful when returning to Douluo Planet. Don’t be careless just because the Deep Red Realm is over at Celestial Harmony Star. They can teleport at any moment.”

“I understand. Is there anything else you want to remind me of or want me to do?” Lan Xuanyu asked finally.

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