Rebellious Lord of All Realms: Su Chen's Dark Harem

Chapter 198 The Holy Light of Angels Warms Old Dreams, Renxue Gazes with Deepest FeelingsThe morning light of the Chen hour pierced through the sea of clouds, slanting onto the Angel Platform on the easternmost side of the Nishen Imperial Palace. This high platform, built against the cliff wall, was paved entirely with white jade. Twelve stone pillars carved with angel wings stood by the platform’s edge. As a breeze brushed past, the Holy Light patterns on the pillars would ripple with a faint golden glow, like a miniature of the former Angel God Temple. This was a place Su Chen had specially created for Qian Renxue, hiding her reconciliation with the past and her expectations for the rest of her life.

After seeing off the charming Ning Rongrong, Su Chen stepped through the morning light to the Angel Platform. Dressed in a black patterned brocade robe, his God-Defying Power retracted all pressure, leaving only a gentle aura. From afar, he saw Qian Renxue standing at the edge of the high platform, wearing a Moon-white Liu Yun Holy Dress with light golden angel wings patterns embroidered on the hem. Her long hair fell like a waterfall to her waist without any jewelry, and a faint, soft holy light swirled around her. Gone was the cold arrogance of the former Angel God; only a gentle peace remained, like a holy snow lotus fallen to the mortal world, quietly blooming in the morning light.

She stood with her back to Su Chen, gazing at the churning sea of clouds in the distance. The morning light spilled over the tips of her hair and shoulders, plating her in a hazy golden glow. Her figure was elegant and gentle, and even the holy light around her seemed to merge with the morning light, so peaceful that one couldn’t bear to disturb her. Su Chen lightened his footsteps and slowly walked up behind her. He didn’t make a sound, just stood quietly, looking at that sea of clouds with her—it was the scenery she had gazed at alone countless times from the top of the Angel God Temple. Back then, there were only the cold God Position and endless responsibilities by her side; now, with him beside her, it surpassed all the beauty in the world.

As if sensing the presence behind her, Qian Renxue slowly turned around. The moment she saw Su Chen, the coldness in her eyes completely melted away, rippling with a gentle smile. The holy light also seemed to tremble, becoming even softer: ”You’re here.”

Her voice was clear and gentle, like morning dew dripping onto white jade, without a trace of her former majesty, only the tenderness reserved for him. Su Chen nodded, reaching out to gently hold her cool fingertips, transferring his warmth to her: ”The morning breeze is chilly. Why didn’t you wear more? How long have you been standing here?”

”Not long. I just like the sea of clouds here. Watching it with you is much warmer than watching it at the Angel God Temple.” Qian Renxue leaned gently against his side, her gaze returning to the sea of clouds, her voice carrying a faint sense of relief. ”In the past at the Angel God Temple, I always felt the sea of clouds was cold. No matter how beautiful the scenery, without someone to share it with, only loneliness remains. Back then, my heart was full of the God Position and the obsession with the Spirit Hall, thinking that was my lifelong destination. I never thought that letting it all go would be so relaxing.”

Su Chen tightened his arm, pulling her into his embrace and letting her lean against his chest. His palm gently stroked her long hair, feeling its softness: ”You’ve suffered. All those years, carrying so much alone, guarding a cold God Position, even a peaceful smile was rare.”

Qian Renxue closed her eyes, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat and feeling the warmth of his embrace. A faint smile played on her lips: ”It wasn’t bitter; I just didn’t understand what true happiness was back then. It wasn’t until I met you, fought against you, stood by your side, and finally gave up the God Position to follow you that I understood. True happiness is never a high-and-mighty God Position or a reputation that awes the continent. It’s having someone by your side who knows your warmth and cold, understands your joys and sorrows, and accompanies you to see all the scenery in the world.”