txolops Chapter 131 Return to Heaven City
Chapter 131 Return to Heaven City
The Tianyao passed through the nine defensive barriers of the Mero Heavenly Court and arrived at the Heavenly Gate.
After the ship came to a stop, Li Yao stowed away the Tianyao and led the angel warriors behind him through the Heavenly Gate.
The moment he set foot on the land of Tiancheng, the sight before him made him stop in his tracks.
As far as the eye can see, there are four colors: gold, silver, red, and white, which seem to stretch as far as the eye can see.
Rows and rows of angel warriors stood in neat formation not far away, countless pairs of long, snow-white legs gleaming beneath their red skirts.
A rough count suggests at least forty or fifty thousand.
The team includes not only active angel warriors, but also many older angels who have long since retired and left Tiancheng.
They put on their old armor again, stood there tall and straight, their eyes glistening with tears of excitement.
At the very front of the procession stood two stunningly beautiful women, clad in royal armor and draped in royal cloaks, side by side.
The man in the blue cloak was his teacher, He Xi, with silver hair, blue eyes, and a smile on his lips.
The woman in the red cloak is his wife, Angel Yan. Her gaze is fixed on Li Yao, her eyes filled with undisguised longing and excitement.
Angel Yan stepped forward, her voice clear and firm, trembling slightly: "Your Majesty! Welcome home!"
As soon as he finished speaking, tens of thousands of angels behind him shouted in unison, "King! Welcome home!"
The sound was like a tidal wave, shaking the heavens.
Looking at the scene before him, at the faces, some familiar and some unfamiliar, and at the undisguised reverence and trust in their eyes, Li Yao felt a sudden pang of sadness, and his eyes instantly welled up with tears.
He announced loudly, "I'm back."
At this moment, Angel Yan could no longer hold back. Ignoring the gazes of tens of thousands of angels around her, she abandoned all etiquette and restraint, rushed towards Li Yao, and threw herself into his arms.
She hugged his waist tightly, buried her face in his chest, and her shoulders trembled slightly.
The longing and worry that had been building up for days finally erupted at this moment.
"Do you know how worried I was..." she whispered, her voice trembling with a hint of tears.
"I've been keeping a close eye on the situation in the Milky Way every day, afraid of receiving bad news about you. When I found out they were going to ambush you, I almost led the Skyblade Fleet there myself."
"I know."
Li Yao gently patted her back and said in a tender tone, "I promised you I would come back safely."
Angel Yan raised her head, her eyes red-rimmed, but she stubbornly refused to let the tears fall.
She said softly, "Don't take such risks again. You're not only the King of Angels, but also my husband. What will happen to the angels if something happens to you? What will happen to me?"
"Don't worry, it won't happen again."
Li Yao raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
Angels are emotional and easily empathetic. At this moment, Angel Zhui, Angel Moyi, Zhixin, Lingxi and others couldn't help but tear up when they saw this scene.
Of everyone present, only Angel Yan's old nemesis, Angel Leng, was an exception. When she saw Yan being so pretentious and affected, she couldn't help but curl her lips.
As the person who knows Yan best in the entire Tiancheng, she could naturally see it.
Hagiyan is clearly declaring his sovereignty in front of everyone.
It was especially made for those older, ardent angels.
She supported Yan's actions, but the thought of other things made her feel uneasy.
Damn it, how could Yan become the queen? Doesn't that mean I'm being overshadowed by her again?
At this moment, He Xi also walked over and said with a light laugh, "Alright, alright, we're in public, be mindful of your image."
Li Yao released Angel Yan, turned to look at He Xi, and grinned: "Teacher, I'm back."
He Xi reached out and ruffled his hair, saying with satisfaction, "Not bad, you didn't embarrass me. You did a great job in that battle."
"It's all thanks to the teachers' excellent instruction," Li Yao said with a smile.
Don't give me that.
He Xi rolled her eyes at him, but her tone carried a hint of pride: "I told you long ago, you are more suitable to be the king than Yan."
"Hey! Heavenly King, can you please not drag me into this? I never intended to be king in the first place," Angel Yan complained from the side.
"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more about you." He Xi waved her hand with a smile.
Then, she pointed to the old angels on the west side and said to Li Yao, "The current 30,000 angels have all recognized you as their king. Many older angels have also heard of your deeds and have voluntarily returned to serve you."
Li Yao followed her gaze, nodded slightly, then raised an eyebrow and asked, "That's all?"
He Xi naturally understood what he meant, and explained, "There are also some that live in seclusion in remote star systems. The journey is too far, and it will take at least three to five days to get there."
"So Yan and I discussed it and decided to postpone your coronation ceremony by a week, until everyone has arrived, so that the whole universe can see the grandeur of our new king."
Li Yao nodded slightly: "I have no problem."
He noticed that He Xi seemed to have something else to say, so he asked, "Does Teacher have something else to say?"
"There is indeed something." He Xi's smile faded, and her tone became more serious.
"Some of the older generation are still observing. They say they will only serve Keisha for life and are unwilling to serve two masters."
"Either they say they've been retired for years and don't want to get involved in any more disputes. To put it bluntly, they have too many concerns and think you're too young to place a bet immediately."
Li Yao was not surprised by this. A vast civilization that had lasted for tens of thousands of years was naturally complex, with each person and faction having their own interests and positions.
The older generation of angels weren't so pure either; otherwise, how could the period of the Three Kings' division have occurred?
On the contrary, these active little angels who grew up under the rule of justice and order are pure of heart, without so much scheming and intrigue, and can trust him without reservation. This is the most precious miracle.
Looking at the bright faces in the square, he secretly made up his mind to protect this innocence.
Therefore, he is willing to share more of his love with them.
At this moment, He Xi shrugged, acting like a hands-off manager: "You'll have to handle these things yourself. I can't really get involved with these stubborn old folks."
Li Yao smiled and said, "Alright, this little thing is no problem for me."
Then, he looked at the angels around him and gently instructed, "You've all worked hard. You may all disperse now. I'll leave the defense of the Heavenly City in your care these next few days."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The angels responded in unison and left in an orderly fashion.
After everyone dispersed, Li Yao did not leave immediately. Instead, he turned around and looked at the squad that had followed him back from the bloody battle on Blue Star.
Li Yao smiled and waved to them, "Come here, all of you."
More than twenty people immediately stepped forward and bowed in unison: "Your Majesty!"
Li Yao's gaze swept over everyone, his tone serious: "It's time to give you all a promotion."
He turned to look at He Xi and Angel Yan: "Teacher, Yan, are you all ready?"
The two smiled and said, "Ready? Let's go."
After saying that, he led everyone toward the laboratory.