My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 427 - 428: We First Met in the Past
Previously on My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel...
The entire grand hall fell into an immediate hush as those words were uttered.
Little Xiao Qingyan, who had been tugging on her father’s sleeve in preparation to complain, snapped her head up the moment she heard them.
Disbelief washed over her delicately carved features.
With her small mouth hanging open and her eyes wide with shock, she stared in astonishment.
She shifted her gaze between her father’s grave expression and the strange human before her, her mind racing with confusion.
What was her father talking about?
Not... a person belonging to this era?
What could that possibly mean?
Did he come from a land very far away?
Or was he perhaps... from the future?
Given her limited experience, the young Long Qingyan could not fully process the weight of those words.
However, her father’s unusually serious tone made her realize instinctively that the person who had just flicked her forehead was someone remarkably extraordinary.
Gu Xing did not feel shocked when the Dragon Emperor correctly identified his origin, though a hint of wariness stirred in his heart.
After all, he was standing before the Dragon Emperor himself—a peak-level master of the Divine Level Domain!
The Emperor's perception and vision far surpassed those of the later generations, who merely clung to existence through remnants of the law.
It was only logical that he could see through Gu Xing’s background.
Meeting the Dragon Emperor’s soul-piercing gaze, Gu Xing understood that deception was futile and would only lead to pointless conflict.
Taking a deep breath, he locked eyes with the Dragon Emperor and began to recount the events of the future.
He spoke of the Demon Abyss seal losing its strength, the arrival of the Demon God, the devastating conflict on Dragon Island, and the ultimate sacrifice of the Dragon Emperor...
He further explained how he utilized the unique power of the Time Spirit Race to travel back through the years.
He laid out the entire narrative in the most direct and clear manner possible.
As Gu Xing’s story unfolded, the Dragon Emperor’s calm and regal facade began to crack.
Shock, gravity, and incredulity...
A whirlwind of emotions flickered within his eyes.
While he had suspected Gu Xing had an unusual background, he never imagined the truth would be so complex.
His majestic frame shivered almost imperceptibly, especially upon hearing the news of his own future demise.
“Demon Race... Demon God... reversing time... seeking the Time Spirit Divine Pattern...”
The Dragon Emperor murmured these terms under his breath, his brow furrowed in deep thought.
He possessed no knowledge of the Divine Pattern Gu Xing mentioned—the one capable of mending the river of time.
However, the mention of the Demon Race changed everything.
The Dragon Emperor’s eyes suddenly sharpened!
After pondering for a moment, he spoke in a heavy voice:
“Your warning has brought a certain anomaly to mind.”
“In the northern reaches of the continent, the spatial barriers have grown increasingly erratic. They often emit a foul, malevolent aura, the essence of which...”
“It sounds very similar to the Demonic Qi you have described!”
“That must be the location where the Demon Abyss invasion you spoke of begins!”
Gu Xing was struck by a sudden realization following the Dragon Emperor’s words.
He had arrived in an era just before the Demon Race launched their full-scale assault.
If the invasion had not yet occurred, was there a chance to stop it entirely?
Gu Xing’s heart began to race with a burning excitement at the thought.
If the Demon Race could be halted now, wouldn't the course of history be changed?
Would the Dragon Emperor not survive the coming years?
Would the countless lives of the Human Race be spared from the Demon Race’s path of destruction?
Determined, Gu Xing decided he had to investigate the site of the impending invasion immediately.
He wondered if it were truly possible to prevent the catastrophe!
The Dragon Emperor sensed Gu Xing’s resolve and nodded in silent approval.
He did not intend to join Gu Xing on this mission personaly.
His duty now was to relay this vital intelligence to the other pseudo-divine level experts within the Alternate Space.
They needed to coordinate a plan to face the coming doom together.
Just as Gu Xing prepared to say his goodbyes and leave with Sally, the Dragon Emperor made a startling request.
He gently nudged the inquisitive Xiao Qingyan toward Gu Xing, saying:
“Let her accompany you on this mission.”
“What?”
Gu Xing was caught off guard and immediately tried to decline.
“Your Majesty, Dragon Emperor, this is no small errand!”
“The destination is fraught with peril. Princess Qingyan is far too young to be placed in such danger, isn't she?”
The Dragon Emperor merely shook his head slowly, his voice remaining level:
“It is fine. I have placed a protective seal within Qingyan that activates during life-threatening moments. It is powerful enough to block a full-scale strike from a pseudo-divine level master.”
“Her safety is not a concern.”
He then looked at Xiao Qingyan and added something that stunned Gu Xing even further:
“Furthermore... I can perceive a remarkably powerful thread of fate connecting you to Qingyan.”
“This bond crosses the boundaries of time and space, tying your destinies together!”
“Because of this, having her by your side may prove beneficial.”
Gu Xing fell silent as he processed the Dragon Emperor’s revelation.
He couldn't help but recall the strange sense of familiarity he felt when he first encountered Long Qingyan in the future...
Was all of this destined to happen?
He stared at the little dragon girl, who was looking up with an excited face, clearly eager for an adventure.
Eventually, he let out a soft sigh and gave a nod of agreement:
“...If that is your wish, I will protect the Princess to the best of my ability.”
The Dragon Emperor nodded slightly, watching as Gu Xing led his daughter away.
Once Gu Xing was out of sight, the Dragon Emperor turned away, his eyes clouding with a hint of anxiety.
The arrival of a traveler from the future was proof...
That these events had already come to pass.
Even if one could walk through time using the Time Spirit Race’s gifts...
Destiny is not easily swayed!
The Demon Race was bound to descend!
The Alternate Space was destined to be breached!
And he was fated to fall!
With these thoughts, a look of grim determination settled in the Dragon Emperor’s eyes.
If death was his fate, he would ensure a backup plan was in place.
He would leave behind every possible safeguard to guarantee his daughter’s survival!
... Meanwhile, back in the present world.
Long Qingyan, who had been consumed by grief over the destruction of Dragon Island and her father’s disappearance, suddenly stiffened!
“Buzz——!”
A torrent of shattered memories, muffled voices, and buried emotions flooded her consciousness like a bursting dam!
She saw it all clearly now!
She saw her younger self meeting a dark-haired young man who lacked horns or a tail, possessing a strange presence!
She remembered charging at him in a huff, only for him to playfully flick her forehead!
She saw the interior of the great Dragon Emperor Hall and heard the grave discussion between the youth and her father!
She saw herself...
Departing Dragon Island alongside that very youth!
The memories she had lost were now vividly restored!
“Gu... Xing...”
Long Qingyan whispered the name almost unconsciously!
“So... it was him all along?!”
In that instant, Long Qingyan finally realized why Gu Xing had felt so familiar from the moment they met.
Their connection had begun a long, long time ago.
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