Chaotic World Book-Chapter 1175 - 884: Entering the Star River

Capítulo 1175: Chapter 884: Entering the Star River

Xia Chichi usually puts on a show for others, but when it comes to expressing her emotions to Zhao Changhe, she’s always direct and passionate, which never fails to greatly stir Zhao Changhe’s emotions.

For Zhao Changhe, who believed he had revisited this world and was seeing it from a cultivation perspective, one sentence almost pulled him back to the mundane reality.

“What nonsense are you talking about? I’m not going to die, and neither are you.” Zhao Changhe gently wrapped his arm around Xia Chichi’s shoulder, and said softly, “There won’t be any tough battles ahead…”

“Don’t think you can hide it from me.” Xia Chichi said lightly, “In terms of the Demon God, I follow the will of the Azure Dragon; in terms of humanity, I am the current Human Emperor. I have watched over the land for thirty years, and I know what I should and shouldn’t know. Up till now, you haven’t assuredly defeated the Heavenly Dao, nor has Ye Wuming. With both of you having such uncertainties, how could there not be a tough battle?”

Zhao Changhe was curious: “Why do you think so? Didn’t most people think that the pressure from that war wasn’t too high?”

“Because now you’ve found the Star River, yet you haven’t directly sought Ye Wuming, and Ye Wuming is letting Ling Ruoyu continue her training without trying to capture the child… It seems calm on the surface, but the only explanation is that you both have a mutual understanding: if the Huqiu strike fails, there won’t be further entanglement to avoid benefiting someone else opportunistically.”

“Hmm…”

“The so-called lack of pressure back then resulted from you risking your life. Our main pillar almost died in that battle, saying the pressure wasn’t high is just a way to ease your conscience.” Xia Chichi sighed, “I’ve been thinking about something…”

“What is it?”

“How important is this realm to the Heavenly Dao; is it truly indispensable?”

Zhao Changhe pondered for a moment and replied, “Maybe it’s just a kind of… ‘Don’t let others meddle with my things’ sense of possessiveness, or it’s a reluctance from being bitten by one’s own dog. When such emotions are amplified, they destroy rationality… The hatred suppressed by Ye Wuming back then probably stemmed from this.”

“Normally, people weigh options, consider pros and cons, and assess the situation appropriately.” Xia Chichi said, “It’s like nations between nations; if both sides are evenly matched and have concerns, neither will easily start a war, just like you and Ye Wuming now. By extension, if the Heavenly Dao has any apprehension towards us and Ye Wuming, the decisive battle might never happen in a lifetime. Yet now the Heavenly Dao is still orchestrating within the realm, trying to claim the Star River breakthrough… It either suggests he’s entirely irrational or he still possesses absolute confidence in victory to act this way.”

Zhao Changhe remained silent.

Indeed, by conventional understanding, when Ye Wuming merged with the complete Heavenly Book back then, it broke through the limits of the Imperial Realm, posing a threat of mutual destruction with the Heavenly Dao. After the accumulation now, it is even more possible; plus now Ye Jiuyou is highly likely to have reached this level, if the sisters join forces, the Heavenly Dao will have no coming back.

What could be so essential about this realm to Him, making Him obsessively determined?

Either He’s an irrational maniac, or He still holds absolute confidence in victory.

If it’s the former, it’s easy to address; if it’s the latter, this becomes a death match. From this perspective, one might say we’ve already lost in terms of understanding ourselves and the opponent. Our strength is almost apparent to the opponent’s eyes, yet the opponent’s strength remains elusive to us.

This matter must be connected with Ye Wuming soon, at least to understand the specific strength of the Heavenly Dao before making a decision. Procrastination might lead to troubles… 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Zhao Changhe didn’t want to discuss worrying matters further with Xia Chichi and quickly brushed off her concerns, smiling as he caressed her belly, “Rest assured, I’ve got ideas. Don’t worry too much; it’s not good for the baby.”

Xia Chichi pouted, “For all these years, I didn’t feel anything, but when you awoke, all sorts of discomfort came… Turns out having a baby is so troublesome.”

“I think you’re still a child yourself…”

“Stop it, you’re like a child yourself, bullying your own apprentice.”

“Didn’t you just bully her yourself just now?”

“I can’t be like you; I was just being the wicked birth mother bullying the concubine’s child, it’s only proper.”

“…” Zhao Changhe naturally wouldn’t discuss the issue of defining a birth mother with her, nor would he argue whether this is proper, he simply laughed and pressed his ear to her belly to listen.

Unfortunately, the undeveloped fetus revealed nothing audible, and Xia Chichi didn’t push him away, happily letting him listen to what he couldn’t actually hear, stroking his head.

Suddenly, she thought, you are indeed like a big child yourself.

From a life experience perspective, Zhao Changhe has lacked thirty years compared to others, now he’s like a child driving a large vehicle among them…

Luckily, there are those who’ve lived for millions of years, so others don’t stand out…

Xia Chichi bit her lower lip, glancing left and right. These days, the palace maids who serve have changed so many times that none recognize Zhao Changhe. Zhao Changhe entered without letting anyone see, and the chamber had long been dismissed of his presence, now warmly fragrant, silent save for the two of them.

“Um…” Xia Chichi whispered, “Given that it’s not yet formed, does it affect us during intercourse?”

Their research into medicine is profound, theoretically, the first three months are off-limits, whereas when the belly grows larger, it can be safe. But in this state, it’s still not counted as the first three months… Based on a couple of weeks, many people don’t even realize, unknowingly continuing as usual.

So actually, it might be okay… But being first-time parents, both feel uneasy, dare not act rashly.

Zhao Changhe also dared not, hesitantly said: “Better not… I’m not that hungry either.”

Xia Chichi sulked, “Haven’t they ever told you similar things—it’s us who are hungry.”