My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 446 - 447: The Dragon Race Will Stand with the Human Race!

As Gu Xing and Sally emerged from the phantom image of the river of time, they had no time to survey their surroundings before two powerful auras manifested in front of them.

Long Qingyan and Feng Ni!

Gu Xing’s soul body shuddered slightly, his eyes betraying a flicker of shock. It had only been moments since he had parted from them a millennium ago in the past, yet here they were again. An ethereal, surreal sensation washed over his heart.

As for Long Qingyan and Feng Ni, a flood of emotions overwhelmed them as they gazed upon the familiar silhouette of the soul body. It was true—Gu Xing had actually traveled to the past!

Long Qingyan’s golden eyes wavered as she stared at Gu Xing’s recognizable face. Her heart was a whirlwind of complex feelings. She opened her mouth to speak, but a thousand words seemed to lodge in her throat, finally escaping as a trembling whisper:

"It’s been a long time!"

Feng Ni was in a similar state of mind. She looked upon the human who had stood up for her during her darkest hour, feeling equally speechless. However, the pride of an Emperor Beast allowed her to speak with composure:

"I honored the agreement we made!"

Gu Xing felt somewhat bewildered by their words. He realized that much must have transpired in his absence. His primary concern, however, immediately came to the surface.

"Are Liu Li and Vera alright?"

Long Qingyan and Feng Ni exchanged a meaningful look. This was hardly the place for a long conversation. They both sensed that if they could feel Gu Xing’s return, the Demon God surely had as well.

"You’ll know when you go back!"

With those words, Long Qingyan whisked Gu Xing away, heading straight for the Human Race territory.

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Utilizing their pseudo-god level strength, Long Qingyan and Feng Ni made the journey from Dragon Island to the Northern Territory in the blink of an eye. But the moment they arrived, Gu Xing was stunned by the sight before him.

The massive city below was overflowing with people! From the towering walls to the narrow alleys, and from the public squares to the very rooftops, the area was packed.

Countless Humans stood in solemn formation, a sea of people stretching to the horizon. When his figure finally appeared in the firmament—

"Boom——!!!"

A thunderous roar of voices erupted, a sound like a crashing tsunami that surged into the clouds and made the world tremble.

"Welcome home, Master Gu Xing!!!"

"Welcome back, Guardian!!!"

Millions of Humans—young and old, men and women, soldiers and civilians alike—all turned toward him at that moment and bowed deeply. Their faces radiated sincere, heartfelt devotion.

The collective roar merged into a single, unified will, resembling the most sacred worship and vibrating with an incredible power. Long Zhenguo, clad in his military uniform, stood at the vanguard of the masses. He stood tall, shouting with every bit of strength in his lungs:

"Gu Xing! Human Race Commander Long Zhenguo, leading all the military and civilians of the Northern Territory! Welcome you home!!!"

Wei Yuan, Lei Zhan, Verocan, Cecilia, and the rest of the powerful experts also bowed in salute, their eyes burning with intensity.

This magnificent display, this genuine outpouring of love... this scene, which mirrored the welcoming of a Great Monarch or a Savior, caused Gu Xing’s soul to tremble despite all he had endured.

He had often questioned himself while dancing on the edge of death: why did he fight so desperately for the Human Race? Was the sacrifice worth it?

But now, looking at the ocean of bowed figures and hearing the deafening cries of their hearts, he felt the weight of their hope and belief. He finally had a crystal-clear answer.

It was worth it! Everything was worth it! This recognition was the ultimate reward for his toil.

He descended slowly, floating above the crowd. His soul body radiated a soft light as his voice echoed through every corner of the city:

"Thank you! Thank you, everyone! I... am back!"

Those simple words moved the crowds to tears of joy, and another wave of cheering broke out. Amidst the celebration, two figures could no longer restrain their excitement, turning into streaks of light as they raced toward him.

"Master!"

Liu Li reached him first, throwing herself into the embrace of his soul body without hesitation. Even though it was only an illusory touch, she clung to him fiercely, terrified that he might vanish once more. She looked up, her face wet with tears and her voice breaking into sobs:

"Master, you finally came back... Liu Li was so scared... so scared you really..."

Her voice trailed off as she buried her face against him, her shoulders shaking. To her, Gu Xing was more than just a master; he was the very core of her existence. Had Feng Ni not assured her of his safety, she might have already lost the will to live.

On the other side, Vera also rushed to his side. She held onto Gu Xing’s arm tightly, her eyes shining with the pure happiness of their reunion.

"Master... you truly returned!"

Gu Xing reached out with his translucent arms, pulling Liu Li close and patting Vera’s hand reassuringly.

"It’s okay now, I’m here. I’m sorry for making you worry."

Standing a short distance away, Tushan Yueli watched quietly. She didn't join the frantic embrace like the others, but her gaze remained fixed on Gu Xing with unwavering intensity. Seeing him safe and surrounded by his companions, a beautiful smile graced her face.

"Mother... thank you for your protection... Lord Gu Xing has finally returned safely!"

Feeling Liu Li’s tears, Vera’s tight grip, and Tushan Yueli’s gentle gaze from afar, a long-lost warmth filled Gu Xing’s heart. This was the true meaning of home. However, he realized that this home was still incomplete.

Qing Shuang and Fei Yue... they were still missing.

As the initial rush of the reunion faded, Gu Xing’s eyes scanned the crowd before settling on Long Qingyan and Feng Ni. His expression turned resolute.

"Qingyan, Senior Feng Ni." Gu Xing’s voice was steady once again. "I must ask both of you to continue protecting the Human Race!"

Long Zhenguo grew tense at those words. The Human Race currently lacked any pseudo-god level combatants. If the Demon God struck and Long Qingyan and Feng Ni were not there, they would be defenseless. He knew these two only helped because of Gu Xing, and he had never dared to ask them to stay himself. He waited, holding his breath, for their reply.

Gu Xing looked at them calmly, his soul body leaning forward slightly with a touch of entreaty in his eyes. Long Qingyan’s gaze flickered as she looked at Gu Xing, then at the anxious Long Zhenguo and the hopeful soldiers below. She took a deep breath.

"The Dragon Race will stand and fall alongside the Human Race!"

With the Dragon Emperor gone, her declaration was the final word of the Dragon Race. Meanwhile, Feng Ni’s expression remained aloof, her gold-red phoenix eyes sweeping over Gu Xing and the nervous Commander.

"You saved my life; I will always assist you in guarding the Human Race!"

As they spoke, Gu Xing finally felt his tension melt away. With their protection secured, he could now set out to find Qing Shuang and Fei Yue with a peaceful mind.

"Thank you, both of you!"

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