Ch. 2361..2370

Chapter 2361 Chapter 2361 Approximately an hour later, Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton finally made it to the top of the stairs, where they connected to a white, palace-like structure.

When they ventured further up, they saw an ancient city gateway with the words 'Southern Sky Entrance' written on it.

Dense mist surrounded the city walls, making the place look like paradise.

Through the mist, they could see soldiers in armors patrolling everywhere.

The entire setting reminded them of heavenly palaces they had seen in television dramas.

However, they couldn't see anything else when they peeked further down.

There was nothing but white mist beneath them.

There were two guards by the city gateway who hastily approached them when they came into sight.

"Who are you?" they asked simultaneously.

"Where is this place?" Xyla asked in return.

"This is the heavenly palace, of course," one guard replied haughtily.

She couldn't believe what she was hearing. She and Stanley were at the heavenly palace?

It turned out that the heavenly palace in reality was not too different from the ones depicted in television dramas.

At that moment, she had great admiration for authors and scriptwriters for their fantastic imagination.

"What are you doing here?" the other guard asked.

She shook her head. "I don't know why I'm here. I also don't know how I ended up here. An unknown force led me here."

Hearing her explanation, the two guards looked at each other in confusion.

Right then, a masculine ethereal voice boomed across the sky.

"Bring them to me."

Their surroundings quaked and shook in its wake.

Xyla peered around anxiously, but she didn't see anyone.

She didn't even know to whom this voice belonged.

"Who was that?" she questioned the guards, who ignored her.

Instead, they sank to their knees on the ground as a sign of respect. "Affirmative," they announced in unison before they gradually straightened up to address Xyla and Stanley.

"How do you know the emperor?" one of them asked.

She stared at him in bewildered silence as she didn't expect himnet ask such a question.

s to en.sweet Did that mean that the ethereal voice belonged to the emperor?

Did the emperor send that unseen force that led them here?

Also, was the to fight against the demon fox?

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She had too many questions that needed answers on her mind.

Stanley shared her thoughts as they exchanged glances.

"Why would the emperor help us?" she wondered.

"I don't know. We'll find out once we go inside," he replied.

She nodded before allowing the guards to lead them through the gateway wordlessly.

This mist had already made its way to the interiors of the heavenly palace.

Chapter 2362 Chapter 2362 There were white pavilions everywhere and flowers of various colors on both sides of the road.

These flowers were different from those found in the human realm.

Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton had never seen any of those flowers before.

Each flower glistened brightly.

The whole place seemed so pretty that Xyla couldn't look away.

"This place looks amazing. These flowers look so different from those in the human realm," she whispered with a sigh.

"Yeah," her husband said.

One of the guards laughed indifferently. "Of course. This is the heavenly palace. You can't compare this to the human realm."

Xyla and Stanley didn't comment further, preferring to follow after them quietly.

Right then, they had more questions on their minds.

Why did the emperor bring them to the heavenly palace?

They were two ordinary human beings. Why would the emperor look after them that way?

At the same time, the two guards were equally curious. They used magic to detect that Xyla and Stanley were indeed regular humans.

They had never seen ordinary humans coming to the heavenly palace before.

With their help, Xyla and Stanley soon arrived in front of a massive, white palace with the same signage design and the words 'The Emperor's Palace' written above it... They knew this was where the emperor lived.

The palace was much more exquisite than all the places they'd walked past.

Outside, red roses were in full bloom, glistening brightly with vivid colors.

An errant breeze caused the flowery fragrance to waft through her nose. It felt very comforting.

Roses in this realm were vastly superior to those found in the human realm.

Back home, the roses smelled great, but over here, they were on a completely different level.

Xyla and Stanley followed the two guards into The Emperor's which didn't seem that die Palacet the ones back home.

The only difference was that everything was white here.

A lone man dressed in a silver robe sat at the end of the palatial hall.

He exuded an otherworldly vibe. Although he seemed old, he didn't appear odd at all.

They could tell that he was the vel.net emperor because he had a way about Kim that commanded attention and respect even by not moving a muscle.

Xyla and Stanley were both unnerved by him.

She subconsciously took a step back as she stared at him.

"Are you the emperor? Why did you help us?"

The man didn't speak. Instead, he silently smiled at her.

"Why aren't you answering us? Why did you help us?" Stanley asked.

Only then did the man speak. "I helped you because I wanted to, naturally.

"I'm sure you are curious about many things," he added. "It's fine net Conswer all your net belongs to Xyla nodded. "Go ahead."

The emperor laughed instead. "There is no hurry. Come with me."

The emperor waved at them, and then a golden ray of light appeared before them in the next second.

By the time they came to their senses, they were already in a completely different place.

Chapter 2363 Chapter 2363 A grand palace of pure white loomed before them.

An elegant, young, and beautiful woman clothed in a white, traditional robe sat in the palace.

She didn't seem like an ordinary deity. Her easy smile was delicate as she greeted Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton.

They glanced at each other before casting curious looks at the emperor.

He merely laughed as he regarded them. "This is my wife. She's also known as the empress in your realm."

Xyla was surprised to hear this.

When a person lived long enough, they would see various extraordinary things.

Not only did they get to meet the emperor, but they even met the empress.

She used to think stuff like that was entirely made up by other kids when she was young.

She never thought the emperor and empress even existed in the world.

Today, she discovered the truth of their existence.

In addition, they seemed even more captivating than television dramas and novels described them to be. "Empress, it is my honor to meet you," Xyla said as she and her husband bowed politely to her.

She continued to smile and gently approached the humans. "You don't have to be so courteous with me. I'm indebted to you. Back when I went to the human realm to go through trials, your past selves rescued me.

"Do you remember when someone gave you a hairpin and a pendant one night?" she paused for dramatic effect. "That was me. My real identity is the plum fairy!

"I was also the one who left the marks on your children.

"I know about your past, and I also know what you would face in the future. I once begged the emperor to remove the calamities you would be facing.

"He refused. He didn't want to break the heavenly rules for me. It's why I had to protect you discreetly.

"The hairpin, the pendant, and the plum flower marks on your children are all safety charms I gave you. Those things can give you and your children the ability to protect yourself during crucial moments.

"Back when the nine-tailed demon fox kidnapped your children, they could retorn unharmed because of my magic spells. I have been helping you secretly behind the emperor's back to repay your kindness she tote them truthfully.

"Do you remember the guru you met in the temple? The one who gave you a safety charm? That was mein disguise. That safety charm also once blocked the nine-tailed demon fox's attack when you weren't aware it happened."

Her voice was so delicate as she recounted all the times she had helped them, but they had gone unnoticed.

Xyla and Stanley instantly relaxed.

Neither of them expected all this.

"You are Cornelius Kroe? I thought that was the emperor because he looked exactly like the emperor in a portrait painting my father bought," Xyla said.

The empress chuckled when she heard this. "Is that so? What a coincidence."

Xyla nodded before glancing at the emperor.

Chapter 2364 Chapter 2364 The real emperor looked nothing like the one in the portrait Xyla Quest had seen previously.

"That is merely a coincidence. The real emperor is different from the one you saw in the portrait, isn't he?" the empress asked.

Xyla nodded her head and then leveled her gaze directly at the empress. "Thank you for protecting me, my husband, and our two children, Empress."

At last, she had finally found the answers to some of her lingering questions after so long.

As it turned out, the one secretly helping them all along was the empress.

Xyla was full of gratitude for her help that she pulled Stanley Batton along to kneel before the empress.

"Thank you," she said with utmost sincerity.

The empress chuckled. "You saved my life, and therefore it was my duty to return the favor.

"You should be thanking the emperor, too, to be honest. He is the reason why the charms I gave you worked during those crucial moments you needed them most.

"Before the nine-tailed demon fox found you, the emperor already knew I was helping you in secret. He decided to turn a blind eye when he couldn't stand my constant naggings. "He was even willing to guide you to the heavenly palace after defeating the nine-tailed demon fox to grant my wish of meeting you face-to-face after everything that has happened. "You see, ordinary humans do not have the right to come to the heavenly palace," the empress explained.

Xyla realized that the emperor and the empress were deeply in love after hearing everything she had said.

The most powerful man in the heavenly realm was also a loving husband.

"Thank you," she addressed the emperor directly with a smile.

However, he shook his head. "No, don't thank me. It's all my wife's doing. I couldn't stand her nagging, so I finally relented.

"And also because she threatened to divorce me if something happened to you this time," he added after a lengthy pause, his eyes betraying his helplessness as he spoke. Xyla was shocked. "What?"

The empress merely shrugged with a calm expression on her face. "Don't be surprised. I only did that to achieve my objective, didn't I?4f I didn't threaten to do that, he would never allow those charms to work."

Xyla couldn't resist laughing. She didn't expect an empress from the heavenly realm would resort to the same tactics as ordinary women in the human world.

All women threatened their husbands with divorce to get what they wanted.

"You're amazing," she laughed, raising her thumb at the empress.

"Not too bad, I guess. Since you're here, why don't you both stay for a meal before you leave?"

"I'd rather not, she replied, shaking her head regretfully. "I heard that spending a day in the heavenly realm is equivalent to a year in the human realm. A year would have gone by there if we had spent a day here.

swne "Stanley and I would've disappeared for an entire year for the people back home. They wouldn't be able to handle it.

"My in-laws and children, especially, would go mad," she added.

"That's right," Stanley chipped in.

They didn't want to remain there for too long, although they were curious about experiencing a meal with an emperor and an empress at the heavenly palace. They only wanted to return home as soon as possible.

"Silly children! Those are all lies from novels," the empress shook her head in disdain. "In reality, time passes at the same rate here as in your world. Why would you believe in something so ridiculous?"

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Chapter 2365 Chapter 2365 Xyla Quest felt embarrassed at her own gullibility when she heard her explanation. "All right, then. Thank you for the invitation, Empress."

The empress smiled kindly. "It's been decided then. We will have a pleasantly long chat today. I'll send you home after the meal, but you will forget everything that happened tonight once you return. "I've also repaid the kindness you once shown to me, so we are both cleared of our debts.

"To be honest, I hope you will remember me, but there are heavenly rules to heed. I can't keep breaking them by abusing my relationship with the emperor.

"Logically speaking, ordinary humans shouldn't be allowed to come here, so you must forget your experiences here. It's the only way to protect the heavenly realm's mystery," she added. Xyla nodded her comprehension. "All right, I can understand that."

"Splendid!" the empress declared happily. "Come with me. I've already set the table."

With the heavenly royalties leading the way, Xyla and Stanley Batton followed them into the backyard.

Mist surrounded the open area, where they detected a light scent of plum in the air.

Many plum flowers were in full bloom now.

It was a very comfortable environment with fresh air and the right temperature.

The place seemed enchanting to Xyla as her gaze took in everything around her.

She saw a pavilion deep in the forest of plum trees with a white jade table within. A mouth-watering spread of food and fruits was ready for them.

Xyla could smell the delicious aroma from afar as she and Stanley followed behind the other couple until they finally arrived in front of the table.

There was a total of ten dishes all laid out on the table.

Everything looked and smelled amazing.

elhet These dishes looked like rare delicacies from the human realm with only one exception; all the dishes were glowing as if someone had applied a starry filter to them.

Apart from rare delicacies, they had various fruits commonly found back home, like peaches, apples, and cherries.

These fruits somehow seemed better in every way than they did in the human realm.

The peaches looked very juicy at the size of two fists, while the apples were a vivid bright red, similarly sized.

The cherries were a glistening red color and appeared especially tender.

Everything looked so appetizing, with the seemingly special effects in place, making Xyla feel ravenous suddenly.

She figured those peaches were probably the same legendary flat peaches quoted in books about the heavenly realm as exceptionally juice and delicious.

She felt so lucky that she had the opportunity to taste them today.

She would bet that the apples and cherries here were also much more delicious than those from home, although these particular fruits were never mentioned in books she had read.

Stanley also seemed very interested in the delicious food on the table.

The empress chuckled and pulled her husband along to sit down.

Chapter 2366 Chapter 2366 The empress and the emperor waved Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton over. "Come and sit down. Please make yourselves at home."

Xyla pulled her husband by the hand to sit across from them.

"I've asked our best chefs to prepare all these dishes. They may look similar to what you have back home, but they are very different in terms of effects and nutritional values.

"These will strengthen your body and extend your life spans. When you finish this meal, your life span will increase by fifty years. Not only that, but you will also keep your good looks.

"That means that your appearance will remain the same for a long time. You will neither get old nor unattractive until the day you die. You will still retain your current appearance.

"Most importantly, you will be physically immune to all harm and die naturally when your time is up. You will not experience any pain or suffering," the empress explained, her words peaking the interests of the other couple.

They were both glad they could partake in the meal.

Staying healthy and young forever was the ultimate dream of all ordinary humans.

They could honestly say they already have everything they had wanted at this point. However, these were the only things nobody on Earth had.

Now, they only had to finish this meal to have them, so how could they not be happy?

Xyla, especially, was overjoyed.

All women wanted to stay young and beautiful forever.

Nobody would want to get old and unappealing.

Staying young and healthy was their lifelong pursuit.

Most women would even do unimaginable things to keep their youthful looks, but none of them ever really worked.

Xyla, on the other hand, could easily accomplish the same objective by just sharing a meal here.

She was ecstatic.

She held the empress' hand in excitement. "Thank you, Empress. You're too kind to offer us such an incredible honor." The empress chuckled. "I knew you'd be happy. Everybody wants to stay young and healthy forever."

She agreed with a nod. "Thank you as well, Emperor. My husband and i would not have this privilege if it wasn't for your willingness to let us come here."

He acknowledged her words with a welcome. All right, let's eat. You can go home after the meal."

as won et his head. "You're With a nod, Xyla and Stanley picked up their dining utensils made of white jade and began enjoying the food.

They ate more than their usual portion, especially after discovering the mystical properties of such a meal.

Oddly enough, they didn't seem to feel full, no matter how much they ate.

The dishes on the table soon cleared en the two couples, finally after eating everything.ed the fullness of belongs to en.swnoventent Meanwhile, Xyla and Stanley both felt warm and relaxed, as if they were soaking in a hot spring while soothing their pores.

It was an unfamiliar sensation, but they both enjoyed it.

Her eyes instantly met the empress' amused ones. "What's going on? I feel so relaxed. Is that because of the food?"

"Yes, your bodies are absorbing all the energy and nutrients."

Xyla was dumbfounded to hear that.

Chapter 2367 Chapter 2367 Xyla Quest began laughing as she turned eagerly to gaze at Stanley Batton, exchanging a look of wonder before facing the heavenly rulers.

"This is very magical, indeed. I never knew something like this existed in the world. I've always thought such things only happened in novels or television dramas. "Undoubtedly, fiction stems from life itself," Xyla added.

The empress laughed. "I have to admit that some fictional work from the human realm is incredible. No one has ever been here before, yet they could describe this place so well." Xyla instantly nodded in agreement. "Empress, are all those divine objects described by those authors real?"

"Yes, they are. That's why I admire these people."

"Me, too," she said, raising her thumb.

"It's almost time for us to head back, I think. You two have been the most gracious hosts, but we should leave you to rest now. It's getting late," Stanley spoke up then.

"Thank you for everything you've given us," he added in earnest. "Don't worry. Once we get home, we will live well and contribute to society."

The emperor smiled at that. "I believe you. Have a good life with your wife once you return. From now on, your lives will be free from obstacles. Of course, that pertains to the two of you only," he said vaguely before continuing.

"Your children will still encounter some challenges, but you don't have to worry because their lives won't be at risk."

Xyla's heart clenched as she studied his face anxiously. "What do you mean? What kind of challenges will my children face? Are they severe?"

He shook his head. "Not quite. They will experience emotional challenges like most people, but nothing terrible is going to happen to them from these experiences.

"Your children will live for a long time by your side. Most importantly, they will remain obedient to you once they've grown up. The two of you are fated to have good relationships with your children.

"They are also here to repay your kindness for the contributions the two of you have done to help them in their past lives," the emperor added.

"Emotional challenges can be quite scary, though," Xyla said worriedly.

Emotions could well be impossible to deal with because the hardest thing to control in the world would be a person's feelings.

"I told you not to worry," he chuckled at her expression. "It won't be much of an issue. I can't disclose too much, so all I can say is not worry."

"To be honest, it's fine if you tell me. Besides, I will soon forget this entire conversion anyway," she said hopefully.

"Then, it makes no difference whether I tell you or not, doesn't it?"

Clearly, he was reluctant to comment further.

After some careful deliberation, she nodded and didn't press on.

ket The empress smiled. "All right, children. I send you home now.I'm so pleased we got to meet today. I will erase all your memories related to what happened tonight.

"I will also turn back time. You will return to the period before you met the nine-tailed demon fox."

Xyla nodded reluctantly, taking one last look at the beautiful panorama of the heavenly palace.

She would never see this again, nor would she remember her experiences here.

Chapter 2368 Chapter 2368 Xyla Quest still wanted to have a thorough look before leaving to make their trip worthwhile.

After enjoying the view, she quickly turned her attention to the empress and the emperor to have a good look at their faces. After all, not just anyone got to see them in person.

None of the regular folks in the human realm could ever see them, so it felt somewhat like she'd won the jackpot.

Compared to his wife, Stanley Batton appeared much more tranquil.

He casually peered around before addressing their hosts. "Thank you both. Thank you."

"You're welcome," the empress told him. "I was indebted to you, and I merely wanted to repay your kindness. We are even now. We don't need to thank each other."

"I still need to express my sincere gratitude," Xyla interjected. "Stanley, myself, and our children would've been in grave trouble if not for you."

She knew that her family would go through a lot worse if it weren't for the empress. They might've gone through hell because of that vengeful nine-tailed demon fox.

"All right, it's nothing major, so don't worry about it," the empress said with a head shake.

"Oh, I've got a question," Xyla said suddenly. "Do you know about Sophie Kenwick? I wonder if her soul has truly perished."

The other woman chuckled at that. "That's not the case, naturally."

Xyla and Stanley were surprised to hear that as they focused their gazes on her.

"Her soul was about to perish, but I saw that she was rather kind. I felt moved by her, so that's why I gathered the shattered fragments of her soul and kept them in the lotus pond behind us," she said.

"Those fragments have all turned into goldfish," she told them with a head tilt toward the pond. "There, see? Those small goldfish you see were all transformed from her shattered soul fragments.

"These fish will slowly cultivate by absorbing the spiritual energy in this heavenly palace. After a thousand years, the fragments will regroup and turn into a human form again.

"When the time comes, she will no longer be an ordinary human. After absorbing the spiritual energy in this place, she will become a god in this realm."

The human couple exchanged glances, both excited to hear this.

Then, they held hands and promptly headed over to the mist-filled lotus pond.

Peering down, they saw eight small goldfish in the clear water. They were all gold in color, creating a beautiful sight by emitting golden light.

The idea that these were a part of Sophie made them feel a sense of closeness.

Xyla couldn't help but tear up at that moment, feeling touched while crying out of joy and excitement.

She thought her soul had perished and would never get to see her again because she no longer existed in this world.

However, she was surprised to find that she and Sophie would meet again in such a manner.

Chapter 2369 Chapter 2369 Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton felt touched from the depths of their hearts.

Xyla was extremely happy at the thought that, after many years, not only would Sophie Kenwick be reborn, but she would even join the ranks of gods.

That made her even more grateful to the empress and the emperor.

She instantly turned around to address them. "Thank you both. Honestly, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

"I believe Sophie would want to say that to you, too," she added.

The empress merely shrugged indifferently. "It's not a big deal. I was simply touched by her kind nature. The heavenly realm needs a god with a kind heart like hers.

"Of course, there's one other reason. Sophie proved to be the same in her past life and had done many good deeds. With everything she had done in the past and current lives, it's enough for her to receive our special care," she went on.

Xyla smiled in relief when she heard that. "I should still thank you both."

"Now that Sophie's matter is sorted, you can be at ease then. You can return to where you belong if you have no other questions," the empress said.

"I-I wanted to ask about my father. Is he all right? Is he in heaven or hell?" she asked hesitantly.

"Your father is right here," the empress answered matter-of-factly.

"What? Here?"

Xyla and Stanley exchanged confused looks.

"Your father was originally a god in his past life. He was only in the human realm for his trial, but he had to return to the heavenly court once his trial was over," the empress explained after nodding her head.

"Unfortunately, your father has gone to the human realm to sort some things out. That's why you won't get to see him.

After a moment's pause, while her human guests digested that information, she continued.

"To be honest, your father has been 1.n secretly observing you, too. He is aware of all the joy and sadness you two have gone through, Xyla. However, he couldn't show up in person or do anything for you due to the rules in the heavenly realm."

That revelation made Xyla and Stanley seem shocked.

"My father is a god now?" she asked excitedly.

Her father was even secretly watching over her.

The thought of those things made her feel so happy that he hadn't just disappeared from this world.

He had returned to the heavenly realm to become a god again, still caring about her without her knowledge.

Xyla was pleasantly surprised by so many discoveries during her visit today.

Stanley had remained silent so far, focusing his attention on the empress. He wanted to listen to what she would say next.

"Yes, your father is a god here," she chuckled. "He has a great life here, and he has everything he wants. Don't worry."

Xyla beamed in contentment. "That's wonderful. Empress, I hope you and the emperor can take good care of my father. If he ever did anything wrong, I hope you can forgive him for my sake."

She desperately longed to see him again, but she didn't try to force it since the empress had already explained why.

She was satisfied enough to know that her father had a good life after his death.

The empress nodded. “Don't worry, we will. Besides, your father has a kind and gentle personality. He's not the kind to cause trouble. He has never made me or the emperor upset after all these years.

"That's why he's been able to remain a god," the emperor interjected.

"That's a relief to hear," Xyla sighed happily.

Chapter 2370 Chapter 2370 Xyla Quest couldn't find the words to describe how excited she felt.

Her father, whom she had missed so much, was living a good life as a god after his death back in the human realm. She was so pleased to know that.

"What about my mother? Do you know where she is?"

She wanted to obtain some insight into her mother since she had the opportunity to ask from the right source.

"Your mother is also a god in the heavenly realm. She is the God of Peony," the emperor answered this time. "Back then, she went to the human realm for her trial as well, and then she gave birth to you. She returned to the heavenly court after her trial ended.

"Your parents were also a couple here. They went to the human realm together for their trial."

At that moment, Xyla was even more surprised by what she heard. "Really?"

He nodded. “Yes, but your mother's trial was a shorter duration than your father's, so she returned to the heavenly court sooner.

"She is doing very well. Previously, she spent a long time watching you grow up from here, but similarly to your father, she was not allowed to help due to the rules here."

Hearing that made Xyla feel even more pleased.

Her mother must've been ecstatic to be a god in the heavenly realm.

She found herself liking the idea of her mother being constantly happy.

"Can I meet my mother for a while?" she wondered.

"I'm afraid not," the empress replied with a negatory head shake. "She ret won't be seeing anyone for forty-nine days until her training is complete, and she is only halfway there now. Gods must not be disturbed during training, or they might lose their sanity if the progress is disrupted."

She was disappointed to hear that as she desperately hoped to see her mother only to be told she couldn't, much to her surprise.

"All right, do you have any other questions?"

She instantly shook her head. There was nothing to worry about anymore after getting the answers to her questions regarding Sophie and her parents. It was mostly about missing them right now and wishing they were alive.

It was time to return to the human realm to carry on with their lives.

The empress instantly waved at Xyla and Stanley before a golden light appeared suddenly.

It flashed brilliantly for an instant, and then they were back in Xyla's office.

It appeared as if she had just finished her work when she stood up from her desk, stretching her aching muscles.

Meanwhile, Stanley was still engrossed with playing Honor of Kings.

They seemed to have no memory of everything related to the heavenly court and had returned to the moment before they encountered the nine-tailed demon fox, Just like before, Xyla smiled as she went to sit beside her husband, only for Stanley to pull her onto his lap when he saw her approaching.

She wrapped her arms around his neck as she did previously, glancing at his phone. "Aren't you going to play?"

He chuckled. "Yes, but I want to hold you first. I still miss you like crazy even though we're in the same room the entire time."

Her heart warmed in her chest at his words. "We've been spending the day together in my office, and you still missed me?"