Chapter 1196: Chapter 556: Epilogue
Jiang Yanli opened the last page of the diary.
"Perhaps it’s because I’ve gotten older, I’ve become less fond of writing diaries lately. I’m about to set out on a great task, so I decided to write down the story’s ending."
"The Vermilion Bird Venerate has died, taking with Him His cruelty and coldness, along with a past that draws sighs. This God claimed that before experiencing rebirth, He hadn’t seen His own end. Is it true or not? Perhaps the answer will never be known, only He knows."
"After the failure of You Ying God’s resurrection, Bai Ze and Xuanming left Earth, drifting in the depths of the Universe with Their Ancient God Realm, reportedly exploring new rules. Master is still sleeping in Sweet Pool, and Meili Snow Mountain has become a sacred place on Earth."
"Even I didn’t foresee that Master was the chosen Supreme on Earth. It might take another ten thousand years for Her to awaken again. And if I’m not mistaken, Master also followed in the footsteps of her predecessors, stripping away her humanity. Where is She now? Maybe she’s watching the sea in Oslo, or admiring flowers in the Lavender Garden of Provence, her figure weaving through bustling crowds, yet she doesn’t know who she is."
"Teacher is completely dead, even practicing Supreme Law can’t bring Him back as I did. There are no more believers with unified will in the world. The Ether Association didn’t publicize the old guy’s atrocities, otherwise, the world would be thrown into great turmoil again."
"Jing Ci and Lushu have reconciled, it sounds a bit forbidden, but humans and the Ancient God Clan were originally one family. These two are planning a honeymoon, with the tentative goal of touring the Solar System."
"Rhein and Lin Dong have both become monks and finally went to Meili Snow Mountain. To this, I can only say that learning to reconcile with oneself is sometimes quite difficult."
"My sister and brother-in-law have yet to let go of the past, let them be."
"After the final battle ended, everyone should retire who can retire, and take leave who can take leave. Now, the successor of the Order World is Lu Zijin, and the vice president is Lu Zicheng. Ying Changsheng and Tang Yun got married, reportedly already preparing for delivery in the gynecology department, taking an eight-year maternity leave at once."
"Jiang Ziyue is accompanying Little Liuli on a world tour, expected to register in Tokyo next year. It doesn’t surprise me at all, their relationship was quite good to begin with."
"My darling niece Su Youxia is still single, as a new era independent woman she seems to have developed a dislike for men, recently passionate about motorcycling. Before I set out, I heard that this woman is using Ancient God Seeds as material, combining alchemy and modern technology to build behind closed doors, it’s truly terrifying."
"The deacon from the Nie family is surprisingly still alive, worthy of being the shadow left by Master. Last month, the Cheng family’s Fatty and the Nie family’s young girl had a daughter, which made him ecstatic."
"Mu Feng has taken over the Dawn Combat Sequence, his daughter is now the deputy commander, and the first female commander in history. Ji Xiaoyu, that naughty monkey, has been promoted to Divine General, fortunately, Fu Chaoyang is watching her all the time, otherwise letting her stir trouble could easily cause international disputes."
"Xia Zhi refused to become the guardian of the Order World, instead returning to the Central Spirit Core Institute for research, Chen Bojun, that old boy, quite appreciates her, often joining her for academic pursuits."
"This academic research is indeed quite interesting, concerning the genetic coding of the Ancient God Clan; if the research goes well, it might be possible to attempt to resurrect those who have passed away."
"Hmm, in the identity of the Ancient God Clan."
"The Divine Servants led by Old Master Si are also helping to find ancient documents worldwide, this group has become Tomb Robbers, known as modern Tomb Raider Captains."
"Speaking of which, Buzhou Mountain has already been destroyed, the hidden Canglong was also killed, and the Candle Dragon Clan has fallen into endless death, maybe this is deserved retribution."
"My good junior apprentice-nephew is already invincible in the world, with him guarding the world, no trouble can arise. It’s said he just graduated from college and is preparing to interview for a job, rejected three or four times. These days, young people are becoming more competitive, even Candle Light God can’t find a job. Oh right, when the Vermilion Bird Venerate was working back then, the salary was only five to six thousand, and he had to worry about the mortgage."
"As for how he’s doing now, I can’t really comment, I can only describe with a song lyric."
"It was clearly a movie for three, yet I couldn’t have a name."
Pa.
Someone placed a cup of coffee on the table.
"Your research on black technology is quite good."
Netherworld smiled: "We are clearly no longer on Earth, yet we still have gravity."
Jiang Yanli lay on the chair, gazing at the boundless universe outside the porthole, smiling: "Of course, I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time."
He turned around, and in the metal cabin sat an ancient coffin.
It was a coffin entwined with floral vines, inside lay a stunningly beautiful woman, She seemed like an ancient priest, her snow-white robes embroidered with black lotuses, unstained.
Like an ancient mural, immortal for millions of years.
You don’t even dare to speak loudly, fearing to disturb Her peace.
"Where did you find this thing?"
Netherworld asked casually.
"Before dying, You Ying God left many seeds, Vermilion Bird got one of them."
Jiang Yanli raised a finger, hushed: "The most important thing is, during that final battle, You Ying God already absorbed Qiongqi’s nutrients, He may complete rebirth."
Netherworld slightly stunned: "Gu Jianlin didn’t notice?"
Jiang Yanli thought for a moment: "I think he noticed."
Netherworld puzzled: "Then why didn’t he stop you?"
Jiang Yanli smiled and was silent for a long time, rising from the chair, standing by the porthole, gazing at the universe: "Perhaps because he saw the future, and glimpsed the possibility of senior brother’s resurrection."
If the Universe is infinitely vast, then any small probability must occur, identical permutations and combinations will definitely have many. This means in the unknown and unexplored world of mankind, there are countless planets with life, with largely similar ecology and environments.
At this moment, somewhere, sometime.
On a blue planet, in a world dominated by carbon-based organisms, in a country with highly developed civilization, someone opened their eyes in the slums, curiously gazing at this world.
As a newborn in the slums, the first thing he did upon birth.
Was to extend his tender finger and write four words on the wall.
"My name is Huai Yin."
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As night fell, Gu Jianlin bought a bouquet of flowers in Tai Bei Road Funing Garden.
"Happy New Year, Mom."
He kneeled in front of the tombstone and softly spoke.
Su Youzhu, following past customs, laid out a tablecloth on the lawn, arranging the offerings neatly, when the orange cat leaned in wanting a bite, she smacked its head with her palm.
"You dare to taste the offerings."
Tang Ling grabbed the orange cat by the back of its neck, watching its menacing stance: "Don’t mess around."
Gu Jianlin raised his hand to wipe the tombstone, a parrot perched on his shoulder.
"Speaking of which, should we go to France? According to the information from Tianji, someone saw a murderous silhouette on the streets of Strasbourg. That night, an auspicious Buddha light apparition also occurred." Su Youzhu helped him smooth his messy hair.
Gu Jianlin’s hand flicked as if electrified while wiping the tombstone.
"Hmm, if I’m not mistaken, she’s still in a perplexed state."
Tang Ling dropped the cat and hugged him from behind, pressing her cheek on his back, listening to his heartbeat: "As for whether to disturb her, it’s up to you to decide."
Gu Jianlin smiled silently: "Then let’s go take a look and bring her back for the New Year."
Su Youzhu clung to his arm, tilting her head as she snuggled against him: "Will it scare her?"
Tang Ling, however, understood what this guy was up to.
"I’m a bit curious about what Grandmaster was like when she was young."
Gu Jianlin said expressionlessly: "She used to always call me a paramecium..."
Tang Ling’s beautiful eyes sparkled as she recalled some unpleasant memories from the past.
Only Su Youzhu had never suffered from the woman’s beatings and taunts, so she really couldn’t understand how bad a scheme the other two were brewing in their hearts at this moment.
"Let’s go."
Gu Jianlin snapped his fingers, and a black void appeared in the graveyard.
Fireworks shot into the sky, their brilliant light illuminating the night.
Like a scattering of stars.
In the starlight, the silhouettes of boys and girls were lit up.
"By the way, is there really no more hope for Mom?"
"The genetic coding didn’t work either?"
"I have my own ideas, let’s talk about it later."
"Alright, as long as you’re clear about it, I’m at ease."
"Tonight I want to eat mackerel dumplings."
"What kind of dark cuisine is that?"
"You’re not from Peak City, of course, you wouldn’t understand."
"Is it delicious?"
"I learned it from Mom before."
"Let’s pick up Grandmaster first, we can’t let her wander outside alone. By the way, are they coming to our house to celebrate the New Year on the first day of the year?"
"Perhaps we can organize a few tables of mahjong."
"Then we definitely need to call over the money delivery boy, just in time her grandmother is here."
"Yu?"
"You two are too much, remember to call me when the naughty monkey comes..."
The wind and snow from Strasbourg precariously drifted in through the black hole, but the cold winter breeze was not as biting, instead carrying a warmth, as if imbued with blessings from past acquaintances.
The woman on the tombstone continued to smile gently, sending them off into the distant future.
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The sound of firecrackers echoed through the deep night, as magnificent fireworks bloomed in the night sky.
The Skylark curled up in a soft lazy couch watching a drama, with a plump orange cat in her arms, snack bags torn open and empty soda cans spread across the table.
On the projector screen, the 2004 version of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" was playing.
"Aunt, Aunt! It’s me, Guo’er!"
"Guo’er? Where are you? Guo’er, my Guo’er..."
The old neighborhood house had been redecorated, though it still was an old area.
After all, in the world of the Candlelight Wedge, creating anything was just a matter of a moment.
Gu Jianlin pushed the door open and entered, frowning as he said: "Why is it this show again?"
The Skylark raised her bewitchingly beautiful eyes, seemingly giving him a reproachful glance, and lamented: "For so many years, you’ve always kept me confined here, and yet you don’t allow me to watch shows to kill time?"
"I didn’t confine you here, you stayed on your own accord."
Gu Jianlin placed the dumpling filling and wrappers in the fridge, responding expressionlessly: "What I mean is you can watch a different show, if nothing else works watch the Spring Festival Gala."
The Skylark’s face was fair as snow, her purple tracksuit loose, revealing a pair of snow-white plump beautiful legs, yawning she said: "The Spring Festival Gala is to watch for when you’re with family."
Her voice was moist and alluring, full of implication.
"I’m not here to watch the Spring Festival Gala with you, after I finish cooking I’m leaving."
Gu Jianlin coldly said: "Don’t flatter yourself."
"Hmm, you always say that you’ll leave after cooking."
The Skylark rested her chin on her hands, giving a cold smile and said: "Then why don’t you just drive me away?"
Gu Jianlin rummaged in the open kitchen for spices, calmly saying: "If I let you out, your power would only escalate further, until it destroys the world."
The Skylark continued to snort coldly: "You could kill me countless times like you did with the Vermilion Bird."
Pa.
Gu Jianlin slammed a bottle of soy sauce on the table, then turned back to his busy work.
Suddenly, someone hugged him from behind, her embrace soft and warm.
A faint scent of Lan She perfume lingered.
"It’s the New Year, don’t get angry."
The Skylark whispered softly in his ear like a fragrant orchid: "Whose fault is it that you have this temper?"
Gu Jianlin still ignored her.
"Alright, I guess it’s mine."
The Skylark leaned in and gently kissed his earlobe, her breath as fragrant as orchid: "Then I’ll keep coaxing you until you forgive me for that day, my... little Qilin."
