Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Divinity

Upon hearing these words, Su Muyao felt her heart surge with overwhelming waves of emotion.

Was the Mei Family so powerful in ancient times?

Moreover, even this small glimmer of light looked incredibly sacred and powerful, carrying a strong aura of oppression.

"From now on, he and I will become one, completing the awakening ceremony fully. This is the only chance for the Mei Family to completely awaken after being sealed."

After a brief pause, he sighed softly, "Thank you."

Su Muyao shook her head, "No thanks needed. Mei Qingchen looks very uncomfortable now, will combining you two make things better?"

The golden light said, "Yes, if it weren’t for you, his awakening would have failed, and we would have been completely erased by the sealing power."

"The Sealing Technique exists in the blood of each successive generation of the Mei Family’s Pure Blood lineage."

Su Muyao still worried, "So, Mei Qingchen’s body will be alright afterward, correct?"

"When he fully grows, precautions should be taken in case some forces learn about us. They fear the Mei Family’s power and might use the Sealing Evil Technique again."

As he spoke, he slowly approached Su Muyao and reached out a phantom hand to gently stroke her hair, "It’s been hard for you. Please don’t give up on me before I grow up, okay?"

"I will become very strong and be your support."

As Su Muyao’s hair was being stroked, she listened to these pleading words, and for some reason, a sharp pang of soreness welled up in her heart.

Tears uncontrollably fell from her eyes.

She couldn’t believe it; she was crying?

Why?

Was she shedding tears for the Mei Family?

As her tears fell, he caught them.

His eyes were filled with profound sadness, though it was unclear what he mourned.

Yet, Su Muyao could truly feel the burden the Mei Family carried.

She earnestly declared, "Rest assured, I will protect Mei Qingchen, safeguard the Mei Family, and never give up."

The light figure gently embraced her briefly, then dissipated.

The coffin shattered with a boom, and the waters of the Lotus Pond calmed.

When Su Muyao emerged from the Lotus Pond, the Spirit Sea world became bathed in sunlight, the lotuses pristine and pure, devoid of any dark aura.

Soon after, she was enveloped in a light that led her out of the Spirit Sea.

Su Muyao quietly stayed in the cave, observing the resting Mei Qingchen, who was surrounded by a faint golden glow.

Then his black fur surprisingly turned a gold-black color.

Afterward, he transformed back into his original form, though he still hadn’t awakened.

Soon, the glow around him intensified, with the golden light shooting skyward, the surrounding forest’s Spiritual Energy forming whirlwinds, rushing towards him.

His superpower aura grew increasingly dense, beginning to upgrade.

"Level 5... Level 6... Level 7... Level 8..."

Mei Qingchen rose directly from Level 4 to Level 8.

Su Muyao was stunned.

Even Su Muyao, influenced by this Spiritual Energy, absorbed quite a lot, instantly reaching a Level 9 Peak, needing only a realm comprehension to enter the Ten Extremes.

Mei Qingchen’s innate talent left her quite amazed.

After a while, Mei Qingchen slowly opened his eyes, his gaze restored to clarity, no longer the red hue from before, nor tainted with any black aura.

Instead, they became pure and clear, with a fleeting golden radiance seemingly appearing upon a blink.

His hair carried a faint golden sheen, with subtle gold among the ink black strands, appearing so sacred and mysterious.

"You... you’re awake?"

Upon hearing the voice, Mei Qingchen’s eyes softened gently at the sight of Su Muyao, holding a tender, serene, yet slightly sorrowful expression.

After opening his mouth, Mei Qingchen finally spoke softly, "Wife, I’m sorry, and thank you."

He owed her an apology.

"Why say sorry."

The newly awakened Mei Qingchen was truly different from before, his appearance divine and exquisite, temperament somewhat transcendent, eyes filled with wisdom and a pervasive sense of acceptance.

Carrying an unspeakable divinity.

This side of him was quite novel to Su Muyao.

With a slight blush on his ears, Mei Qingchen lowered his voice, "I haven’t properly treated my wife, missing for so long, not knowing how to care for and love my wife, it was all my fault."

"My wife must have endured much hardship at that time."

Reflecting on his past deeds, Mei Qingchen couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, wishing to find a hole to hide in.

"Moreover, I once held a sword wanting to kill my wife."

Thinking of this, a sharp pain surged through Mei Qingchen’s heart.

Now he understood what love is, what longing is, what guilt and sorrow are.

These emotions flooded him like waves, overwhelming him.

He didn’t know how he could make it up to her, how he could compensate for the harm he had done.

Seeing Mei Qingchen self-reproaching, Su Muyao smiled lightly and said, "You later protected me too, mom and dad are fine too, so I don’t blame you."

This was the truth.

She remembered Mei Qingchen’s efforts and kindness.

"And it wasn’t your true intent, you shouldn’t blame yourself."

Actually, in those months after Mei Qingchen’s departure, Su Muyao missed him and worried about problems during his awakening ceremony.

Seeing him well now, with a sacred wisdom-filled gaze, she felt happy for him.

With bright eyes, she said, "You’re now Level 8 in superpower, do you know?"

Mei Qingchen nodded, circulating his superpower, with the golden lotus insignia on his forehead faintly appearing, so pure and flawless.

At that moment, his phoenix eyes contained myriad stars, overshadowing the thousand hills and countless flowers.

Such demeanor and presence stunned Su Muyao, giving a feeling of reverence.

Mei Qingchen said softly, "After full awakening, increasing my strength will be fast, I can have the ability to protect my wife."

Now his sole thought was possessing the power to protect his wife.

He could give her his life.

Su Muyao, struck by a thought, seriously advised, "Though your strength has grown, the Mei Family’s power is special, don’t display too much in front of others, understood?"

Mei Qingchen’s mind stirred, "Okay."

After a pause, he couldn’t help but ask, "May I hold my wife?"

He longed for her, with an aching heart.

Previously he didn’t understand why he felt so miserable, but now he knew.

He wanted to embrace her. He once lacked the qualification, and didn’t understand.

Su Muyao voluntarily reached out to embrace Mei Qingchen.

She knew inside she had accepted him as her Beast Husband.

He ventured and tried for her, nearly losing his life, she wasn’t heartless, she was moved.

Understanding that somewhere in time, he had already entered her heart.

In embracing Su Muyao, Mei Qingchen felt a rush of emotion, his voice hoarse, "Wife, I love you."

These words he could finally express aloud.