Chapter 134: Release Him (Initial Version) - I Forged Them in Darkness, and They Buried Me in It

### Chapter 134: Release Him (Initial Version) Contemplating these thoughts, Chen An spoke slowly. "But right now, I am Chen An, not your Lord Lucius." His somewhat heartless words did not cause any change in the woman's expression. The corners of her mouth remained slightly upturned. Ever since she found Chen An, her smile had never left her face. Her fair fingers roamed across the youthful and handsome face, trailing down his long neck slowly. The friction of her fingertips against the fabric of his clothing brought a slight tickling sensation to his skin. Chen An frowned slightly but didn’t rush to speak. At such moments, Chen An often felt a bit speechless. Had he known back then that the girls he raised would grow to such an extent and that each would become so obsessive, even to the point of breaking through time and space to find him, he might not have rushed to abolish his cultivation and start anew so early. If he hadn't, he wouldn't be in his current predicament—powerless and at the mercy of others. However, even the newly cultivated Chen An, when it came to true combat prowess, was not inferior to the vast majority of people on Blue Star. For instance, the dark practitioner he encountered back at the orphanage was no match for him. His current distress was merely due to the sheer strength of these particular individuals. Both Luo Cong An and Eileen had reached the pinnacle of power in their respective worlds. Otherwise, breaking the barriers of the worlds would not have been achievable. In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that if they were to put in all their effort, collapsing the heavens and erasing the grand roads would not be difficult for them. They restrained themselves solely because of Chen An, not wanting to cause him displeasure. They fully understood that this place was likely the true origin of Chen An’s life. If because of them, the environment on Blue Star were to collapse, it would definitely leave him displeased. Moreover, a simple "kidnapping," knowing his disposition, would likely only cause some verbal grievances; he wouldn’t truly be too bothered. As Chen An’s thoughts were rapidly processing, Eileen kept herself at an extremely close distance to him, their noses almost touching, occasionally ‘accidentally’ brushing against each other. "I know, I certainly know." Eileen’s eyes shimmered with an unusual glow, as she whispered softly. "But Lord Lucius, a name is just a designation. Your presence has long been etched into my heart. I will never forget it, nor will I ever mistake it." "Lord Lucius..." Chen An suddenly interrupted her. "Selena, how is she?" Caught off guard by the sudden question, Eileen’s expression faltered for a moment. Despite preparing herself mentally and having envisioned sharing Chen An with Selena after they found Lord Lucius—knowing their bond was far deeper than outsiders might imagine—it still felt slightly uncomfortable when the moment finally arrived. This discomfort was nothing substantial, just a mild pang of jealousy. Besides, if Chen An had never asked, she would’ve felt sorry for Selena. Reflecting on this, Eileen's eyes flickered, and she replied, "Selena is still on the other side. In fact, what came here is merely a projection of myself." "The transcendence in this world is just beginning. If my true form were to descend, it would certainly lead to the collapse of the world's rules." She wasn't lying. If it were possible, she would have long since transferred her true form from the Celestial Temple. Unfortunately, due to various constraints, she could only attempt projecting a fragment of herself temporarily. Unexpectedly, she managed to find a loophole, successfully channeling her will into this world. Following the scent she perceived, she crossed seas and borders, eventually reaching here. The journey took a long time and was fraught with challenges. Yet, Eileen paid them no mind. Having waited so many years in the Celestial Temple, what was a little more time? Still, Chen An felt a measure of confusion and conveniently used this to shift the topic, hoping to delay the matter as long as possible. For he knew this was Mount Longhu. Beyond the mountain lay Luo Cong An’s abode, and given their previous encounters, there was no way she would stand aside. Faced with Chen An’s puzzlement, Eileen patiently began to explain. She seemed to have so much to say, continuing ceaselessly. Understandably, being separated from her devoted priest for so long, the longing that spanned countless days and nights had built up into an ocean of emotions. How could she not have much to say now? Endless words she longed to share with her devoted priest finally found an opportunity to be spoken. In the woman’s eyes, there lingered inextinguishable tenderness. "Lord Lucius, from the day you left me, the girl who only depended on your affection to behave capriciously left with you." After saying this, she paused before mentioning life after becoming a deity. "After Selena and I gathered your belongings, we went to live in the Celestial Temple." Gazing at the familiar features of the young man, she smiled and added: "The Celestial Temple is a grand structure solely belonging to god." "Every deity, at the dawn of their creation, awakens their rightful dominion and palace." "Within the Celestial Temple, Selena and I possess absolute creative power. We took what little remained from the manor and crafted a new manor there." "In truth, I didn't wish to go to the Temple. Yet an instinct kept telling me, guiding me, that Lord Lucius, you had not truly perished, and only in the Temple would I be able to sense you." Eileen’s face showed traces of nostalgia as she spoke. Pressing her cheek against Chen An’s, she buried her face in his neck and inhaled deeply. Only then, with a contented expression, did she continue, "There, Selena and I spent countless years together." As she spoke, her demeanor turned slightly reproachful, her voice carrying a hint of grievance as she rubbed her cheek against Chen An’s again. It seemed only with such action could she find a bit of recompense. "Lord Lucius, it was easy for you to leave everything behind, acting like it was for our own good." "But did you ever consider what it meant to leave Selena and me to live by ourselves? Even with the powers of a deity, what then?" "To exist within that seemingly grand and majestic palace, revered and feared by the world, yet unable to express the unspoken loneliness—who could we share that with?" At this moment, the woman seemed to shed the mantle of a 'deity,' quietly gazing at Chen An, her expression unbearably delicate. Undeniably, her pathetic appearance managed to stir a deeply buried emotion within Chen An. He sighed, his eyes filled with compassion. "I'm sorry..." His words of apology were left unfinished as the woman, unable to restrain her gradually rising emotions, moved in for a kiss. Their lips met, a sensation soft and elastic. At that moment, a figure rapidly approached from afar. It was a tall woman with an exceedingly cold expression. She happened to witness this scene, and her already crimson eyes took on a deeper shade of blood red. Without uttering many words, a terrifying sword aura shot straight towards the black mist. The black mist could obscure ordinary people's vision, but how could it escape hers? A clear shout followed. "Release him!" (Chapter Ends)