Sealed Divine Throne II: Twin Sons of Dragon
Chapter 912 - 457 Pain and Pride_2

Chapter 912: Chapter 457 Pain and Pride_2

Long Dangdang lifted her head and looked at Ling Menglu. Her tone was calm, yet her words were incredibly firm. Under the faint light of the Luminous Pearl, her gaze was serene and determined as she steadily watched him, causing Long Dangdang’s heart to flutter with unease.

"I don’t want to pressure you, but we’ve once again ventured deep into the Wraith Kingdom. I need to know what exactly happened to you last time so that I can offer some advice and we can figure out how to face it together, instead of you suffering alone. After all, you have me by your side!"

Hearing her words, Long Dangdang could no longer control his emotions. His body flashed with light, and in the next instant, he and Ling Menglu disappeared from the cave.

Although the others were resting themselves, they were startled by the sudden disappearance of the two, and after a moment of shock, Ming Xi couldn’t help but say, "Why did the leader and Menglu teleport away? What’s going on?"

Tao Linlin’s face looked somewhat strange as she said, "They..."

Yue Li said seriously, "Don’t think wildly, they must have gone to discuss something."

Ming Xi expressed her confusion, "Even if they went to discuss something, they could have just used Spirit Crystals for a private conversation! Why did they need to leave?"

Tao Linlin coughed, "That makes sense, but it’s not important. Let’s rest ourselves and not worry about it."

Wang Changxin hadn’t spoken from the beginning, but his eyes also showed a hint of confusion.

The sky remained overcast, with the light of stars and moon unable to penetrate the thick fog of the Wraith World, making the nighttime illumination of the Wraith Kingdom extremely weak. Even outside the cave, one could only vaguely see figures within a hundred meters.

Long Dangdang hugged Ling Menglu tightly. At that moment, he could no longer contain the emotions in his heart, and his long suppressed passion erupted. He kissed her red lips forcefully, and in that instant, he threw all caution to the wind, with only his profound feelings for her pouring out wildly.

Ling Menglu responded just as passionately. She could feel that his long-sealed heart was finally reopening. In such a moment, no matter how much he sought from her, she wouldn’t refuse. Even if it meant giving him her most precious possession, she was willing.

But he didn’t go any further with his actions, just kissing her for a long, long time...

After the kiss, they held each other tightly, still for a long, long time...

They had no idea how much time had passed, and it seemed even the sky outside was beginning to lighten, when Long Dangdang reluctantly let go of the person in his arms.

"Menglu, you know me. I’ve never been a cowardly person. But after returning from the Wraith Kingdom that time, I truly felt hopeless from the depths of my heart. It seemed as if all paths forward were blocked. Back then, I even thought that death was a kind of blissful release."

Ling Menglu listened to Long Dangdang’s slightly hoarse voice, and her expression gradually changed. Yes, Long Dangdang had always been a strong person. Even when he learned that his parents had been captured, he still managed to stay calm, waiting until he had enough strength and the possibility of a solo rescue mission. This was not just composure but also courage. The magnitude of the disaster that could make someone like him grow so despondent was unimaginable.

"Could it be that aunt and uncle have already..." Ling Menglu muttered.

Long Dangdang shook his head bitterly. "If that were the case, at least the desire for revenge would make me more determined, to try harder at seeking vengeance for them, to defeat a powerful enemy."

Ling Menglu’s complexion changed as she said, "Then, it’s..."

Long Dangdang gave a bitter smile, "What would you think if you knew that the family member who has always been the most important to you actually stands on the opposing side, and isn’t even willing to acknowledge you as their son?"

Ling Menglu cried out in disbelief, "Could Aunt and Uncle have been controlled by the Wraith Kingdom?"

Long Dangdang shook his head, "The supreme leader of the Wraith Kingdom is known as the Spectral Saint Mage. She is the founder of the entire Wraith Kingdom, the most powerful being there, and I fell into her hands. She is your Sixth Aunt, my mother."

Ling Menglu said, "So the leader of the Wraith Kingdom is called the Spectral Saint Mage, wait, what did you say? You..."

In an instant, Ling Menglu’s eyes widened, even her pupils seemed to dilate, and her body shook uncontrollably.

Long Dangdang spoke sourly, "Do you remember Grandfather saying that Mother’s origin was very special, that he found her in an overseas cave, and that there were even various investigations by the Federation later? However, not even the Federation could find out that she actually wasn’t from this world. She came from another realm, reborn with a heart full of hatred."

"How is this possible..."

Long Dangdang, with eyes full of pain, looked at her, "So can you understand how shocked I was when I first learned about this? And when my mother told me that the Wraith Kingdom was created by her hand, with the goal to take revenge on humankind, to kill all humans and have wraiths rule this world, can you imagine how greatly it shook my beliefs?"

He then began to recount his experiences within the Wraith Kingdom, finally able to vent the greatest pain buried deep within his heart.

All of this had brought him so much impact, so much pressure, and now, finally, there was someone he could tell. Though he didn’t know what Ling Menglu’s reaction would be after hearing his story.

Long Dangdang’s memory of that day’s events was too profound, so his narration included all the details, encapsulating two complete stories.

Ling Menglu’s pretty face gradually turned pale, her expression of disbelief continuously growing. She finally understood why Long Dangdang had changed so much after returning from the Wraith Kingdom and why he had become distant from her because, after all, he was filled with a death wish and no desire to continue living!

Long Dangdang continued speaking until he reached the point where his father, the Sorcery Demon King, let him go, telling him that perhaps only the Eternity and Creation God’s Seal Cathedra Rex might have the potential to change everything.

The narration ended, and as they looked into each other’s eyes, Ling Menglu saw the profound pain deep within Long Dangdang’s pupils.

And tears began to flow from her eyes.

"Menglu, originally I didn’t want to tell you any of this. I truly didn’t want to fail your genuine affection. But I can’t! You now know why I can’t. I’ve even thought that if one day my power is sufficient to confront the Wraith Kingdom, I will have to face my parents and brother. What should I do? The atrocities committed by the Wraith Kingdom can’t be washed away by any merit. But no matter what they have done, they are still my family. Could I really bring myself to practice ’righteousness eradicates kin’? I don’t know. At that time, I guess it’s very likely that I will be torn apart by the conflict within my own heart. That’s why I told you, I am someone with no future..."

He had only gotten this far in his sentence when his lips were suddenly and forcefully sealed by a pair tasting of salty tears, drowning out the rest of his words in his throat.

She kissed him with tears streaming down her face. Only at this moment did she truly understand the torment he had gone through these days and the enormous pain he had endured. And yet, despite all this, he bore no grudge and showed no sign of retreat.

This was the man she loved, someone who hadn’t changed his beliefs despite his parents standing on the opposing side, and even in the face of such danger, he could still respond to the Eternity and Creation God’s Seal Cathedra Rex with a kind heart. Her heart ached for him, but was also filled with pride for him.