Chapter 861: The Mystery of Long Haochen’s Ancestry (III)
“Back then, my heart gradually sank into darkness. Whenever I saw Haochen, the heart-wrenching pain would grow stronger and stronger. As a result, I made a despicable decision. I accepted you. I accepted Haochen. However, what I was thinking of back then was how to raise Haochen so he can fight against the demons. I always believed he was the Demon God Emperor’s son. Even though I liked his perseverance and kind heartedness very much, the pain in my heart prevented me from thinking calmly. As a result, I did my best to train Haochen, so he could grow. When I found out that he was actually a Scion of Light, I had doubted for a moment whether he actually was my son or not. However, we had been separated for all these years and I was unable to understand why you wouldn’t come find me with him if he was my son. As a result, I continued to be in pain.”
“I trained Haochen for two years and finally I could no longer endure my inner pain. I was even afraid to meet his clear, pure eyes. I brought you back to the Dragon Resistant Mountain Pass because of that. I thought that I would feel a little better if Haochen was not by my side, but I realised very soon that my pain remained and it was growing. So, I chose to run away. I was not in the Dragon Resisting Mountain pass most of the time, even leaving for years on end. I loved you deeply, but I could not help but cling onto everything I thought of inside.”
“Afterwards, Haochen’s talent gradually showed itself. He performed brilliantly in the Demon Hunt Squad Selection, becoming a demon hunter. I gradually began to pay attention to him. I would even tail him and watch him complete missions. Sometimes, I would even help him secretly. At that time, the pain in my heart gradually turned into viciousness. I thought that with Haochen’s physique as a Scion of Light, there would be one day when he would become especially powerful, powerful enough to threaten the Demon God Emperor. When that happened, they would face each other as father and son. It didn’t matter who would die in the battle. My revenge would be complete.”
Reaching there, Long Xingyu closed his eyes painfully, “Haochen, do you know? I knew when you were about to bring the Bright Glimmer of Hope into the Star Demon Pagoda when you were in the Modu core city. I happened to be in Modu as well. Resentment prevented me from stopping you from taking the risk. After sensing you fall into a trap, I did not go rescue you either. Back then, I thought that it was over, that everything was over. The Demon God Emperor had killed his own son. Hah, but what I didn’t know was that I had just watched my own son enter the belly of the beast. How ironic is that! I’m not worthy of being your father. I’m not worthy.”
“After you died, I did feel relieved inside. I only felt like the thing that always weighed on my heart had vanished. As a result, I immediately returned to the Dragon Resisting Mountain Pass. I thought that I could finally remain with Yue’er properly. However, when I truly faced her, I realised that your image constantly flashed through my head. I was afraid of telling her that you had already died to the Demon God Emperor. I did not want her to suffer from anymore emotional stimulus. I thought that everything was over. You were a demon hunter, so there was nothing special about you remaining within the territory of the demons forever. However, my pain grew deeper and deeper. Every night, I would think of you smiling as you called me father. I would often jerk awake from my dreams. I began to study myself. I found that my past resentment and hatred had vanished, but what replaced it gradually became endless regret. No matter how many sins the Demon God Emperor had committed, you were innocent! I had actually sent a child who had always called my father and always trusted me into the belly of the enemy, facing death in the end. I was unable to forgive myself because of my actions. I even gave up on the opportunity to take part in the Temples’ Great Gathering. In those years, I was extremely depressed. I made no progress in my cultivation either. I could only wonder about near the bottleneck. However, even if I had realised my mistakes, so what? I had already made the mistakes. You were already dead.”
“Until that day, I suddenly heard you had appeared in the Holy City with the Bright Glimmer of Hope and even took part in the Temples’ Great Gathering. My emotions were extremely mixed back then. I didn’t know whether I was supposed to be happy, glad or in pain. However, I realised very soon that this time, I truly felt like a great burden had been relieved from me. Back then, I made up mind that no matter whose child you were, you would be my son as long as you called me father. I did my best to forget the past and atone for what I had done in the future, to treat you well and nurture you. However, I soon received news again that you had actually lead the Bright Glimmer of Hope into achieving first place in the Temples’ Great Gathering. Only then did I realise that you had actually surpassed me. After all, we reunited. I really was happy, very happy. When I saw you again, I really felt like I had forgotten about the past. I was so stupid! Over all these years, I had actually treated my own son as somebody else’s. I had even come close to indirectly causing your death. Do you know how many tears I’ve shed when I saw the film that you created with Cai’er? My remorse reached the limit. I regretted it so, so much that I had not taken action back then, making you suffer so much pain. If I had stopped you from taking the risk back then, all of this could have been avoided. If you were attacked by the Demon God Emperor and had fallen into a trap, I could have been standing by your side. At least I could have died with you. However, I didn’t. I didn’t! I’m not worthy of being your father. When you died to the Demon God Emperor that time, I already lost this right.”
Reaching there, Long Xingyu exhaled deeply as tears covered his face. He glanced at Long Haochen and Bai Yue deeply, before suddenly speeding up without any prior signs, rushing towards the Demon God Emperor.
Dense, golden red flames immediately rose up from his body. This was the Divine Knight of Adjudication and Trial burning the flames of his life!
When Long Xingyu learnt that Long Haochen really was his own son, he felt like his heart had shattered. He had absolutely no idea how he was supposed to face his wife, much less his own son. In that moment, he had already embraced death. Now that he charged at the Demon God Emperor with his full strength, he did not hope to kill the Demon God Emperor. Instead, he hoped to leave his life here. He had no idea how to atone for his sins. He only wanted to end it all with death.
“No, father!” Long Haochen called out. However, even with his cultivation, he was unable to stop Long Xingyu anymore. In the moment Long Xingyu took action, he had already made up his mind. He had never moved so quickly before.
The Demon God Emperor was still submerged in pain. He did not raise his head to look at Long Xingyu. However, even like that, it was impossible for Long Xingyu to harm him with his cultivation.
A purple figure appeared in front of the Demon God Emperor. With a flash, Long Xingyu immediately rebounded away with speed even faster than before, like he had hit a huge pillow.
Long Haochen quickly caught his father. The person who had stopped Long Xingyu was the Moon Demon God Agares.
Long Haochen held Long Xingyu tightly, forcefully forcing back the flames of his life. He said sorrowfully, “Father, you can’t die. You can’t be like this. If you die, what’s going to happen to me and mother? Everything’s a misunderstanding. If you really want to atone for your sins, you have to keep living!”
Long Xingyu struggled free from Long Haochen’s grasp. The powerful Divine Knight of Adjudication and Trial actually crouched down on the ground and sobbed painfully. This sight weighed on the hearts of the powerhouses of the Temple Unions heavily.
Agares looked at Long Haochen calmly, “Now’s not the time to cry. Long Haochen, you must make a decision right now. Do you know why I’ve suddenly changed my mind and turned against you with his majesty and Vassago?”
Long Haochen’s mind was currently in a mess. He shook his head instinctively.
Agares said, “Because Austin Griffin’s still alive. As long as he’s alive, he’s our enemy. I worked with you in hopes that my clansmen could integrate and become humans in the future, so they don’t have to destroy. However, as long as Austin Griffin was alive, it would not just be my race that goes extinct. Nothing in this world would be able to survive! Long Haochen, you are currently the leader of the humans. You must make a decision, or it’ll be too late. Everything will be destroyed. Do you understand?”
Long Haochen swayed slightly. Agares had awakened him by mentioning how he was the leader of the humans. He bit the tip of his tongue and the intense pain roused him from his sorrow.
Yeah! He was currently the leader of the humans. No matter what situation he faced, no matter what circumstances he was in, he needed to think for humanity. Now, he had already defeated the Demon God Emperor, the Moon Demon God and the Star Demon God. It was the best opportunity for humanity to break out of this darkness. Even if the Demon God Emperor was his grandfather, he had to make a decision for the sake of humanity.
Just how many human powerhouses had died to the Demon God Emperor? Recently, two titled demon hunt squads had joined that tally. All of the Demon God Slayers had died to the hands of the Demon God Emperor. More importantly, if he did not kill the Demon God Emperor, they would not be able to break out of this age of darkness. Perhaps, he would never get another opportunity like this.
Thinking up to there, Long Haochen gradually calmed down. He looked at Agares with shining eyes and said seriously, “Senior Agares, I respect you, because you made the correct decision before. You also helped me a lot in the past. It’s possible to say that without your assistance, it would have been impossible for us to successfully be on the offensive in this holy war, nor would we have been able to achieve such results. However, you changed your mind because of Haoyue, which I cannot agree on. Haoyue is my companion, my brother. I don’t believe it will do anything bad to me. You’re just trying to frighten me by saying it will destroy the world.”