Ancient Godly Monarch Chapter 2048 - Returned

Every living soul bowed in worship. Throughout all the immortal realms, deities and gods paid their respects and offered joyous congratulations, heralding him as the sovereign of all divinity, the Ancient Godly Monarch.

The young man witnessed the spectacle before his body collapsed weakly to the earth. He was drained of all strength. How could reality be so absurd? To think he had actually stumbled into such a scene. He had fallen for the woman of the Ancient Godly Monarch? Was this an honor he should be proud of?

Just moments ago, he had boasted of his intent to kill Qin Wentian. Now, viewing the reality before him, he realized how delusional his claims were. In all likelihood, no one would spare a thought for an insignificant speck like himself. It was no wonder the Ancient Godly Monarch had not granted him a single glance from beginning to end. Did he truly believe he was worthy of competing for a woman against the Ancient Godly Monarch?

In truth, Qin Wentian had ignored him completely. Although the youth harbored designs on Qingcheng, one had to admit his taste was excellent. Furthermore, he had committed no true malice. Given Qin Wentian’s lofty status, he would not stoop to executing such a minor figure. Thus, he simply overlooked the young man. To him, the so-called immortals of the Qilian Immortal Sect were utterly trivial. He did not care for them, yet he remained unaware that because of this incident, the Qilian Immortal Sect in the Azure Mystic Immortal Realms would dissolve in a few months. If anyone dared to insult the Heaven Empyrean within the Azure Mystic Immortal Realms, even if the Heaven Empyrean himself was indifferent, would the public allow those who offended him to live in peace?

Chaos gripped the hearts of those in the Mo Residence. Mo Qingcheng’s second uncle was so paralyzed by terror that he sat slumped on the floor, his expression vacant. Was the world truly this insane?

The Ancient Godly Monarch! The very man who had lingered outside the Mo Residence, accompanying Qingcheng for two decades, was actually the king of all gods. The thought was preposterous.

A laugh escaped him, though it was unclear if he was mocking his own foolishness or the way fate had made a mockery of him.

The Ancient Godly Monarch was in love with his niece, Mo Qingcheng. Yet, he could find no joy in this realization, for he had tried to expel Qin Wentian and threatened him repeatedly. He could have ascended to the heavens in a single bound, reaching for the stars and the moon. Instead, he was now likely destined to rot in misery.

Tears streamed down Mo Qingcheng’s exquisite face. She gazed at Qin Wentian and the gathered deities of the immortal realms who were offering their blessings. Was this not exactly the vision Qin Wentian had once described to her?

A magnificent procession, skies filled with rainbows, the descent of divine beasts, the resonance of the thirty-three immortal realms, and all the gods arriving to pay their respects!

“Why must you make this so heart-wrenching?” Mo Qingcheng spoke through a mixture of smiles and sobs.

“Because this was the promise I made to you,” Qin Wentian replied softly.

“But how is my strange uncle the king of the gods? I feel a sense of dread, fearing that this is all just a dream.” Despite her emotions, Mo Qingcheng was no fool. Since her birth, this man had waited outside her home, watching her mature. If he was the Ancient Godly Monarch, it meant he had been waiting for her since the moment she entered this world. His love had not begun in this life.

“Silly girl.” Qin Wentian looked at Mo Qingcheng, his eyes overflowing with tenderness and devotion. “It is because you were my wife in your previous life. I have waited through a full cycle of reincarnation, and you are finally returning to me.”

“My past life?” Mo Qingcheng whispered. She felt no shock; she truly believed him, for she had always felt as though she had known Qin Wentian for an eternity.

So, in the life before this one, Qin Wentian had been her husband.

“If that is true, you must have loved me deeply back then?” Mo Qingcheng gave a sweet smile, her heart filled with genuine happiness. It wasn't just this life. Even in her previous existence, her strange uncle had loved her enough to wait through time, guarding her as she grew.

“Of course,” Qin Wentian affirmed.

In the surrounding air, numerous figures began to manifest. Men and women alike, each possessed a magnificent presence. Their aura was so profound that even without a display of power, any observer could tell they were extraordinary beings.

Among the crowd were Qin Wentian’s parents—the Six Paths Godking Qin Yuanfeng and his mother Luoshen Qianxue. His sister Qin Kexin was there, alongside Mo Qingcheng’s family from her previous life. Qin Wentian’s foster father, Qin Chuan, and his companions were also present. His junior brother Jun Mengchen, the Southern Phoenix Matriarch Nanfeng Yaoyue, Nanfeng Yunxi, Bai Qing... all had gathered.

Seeing Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng reunited in love once more, radiant smiles broke across their faces as they offered silent blessings. Who could truly grasp the depth of emotions spanning two lifetimes?

Today, everything reached its conclusion. The woman who had made a solemn vow and entered the cycle of reincarnation was finally coming home.

Mo Qingcheng’s heart raced as she looked at these people. She felt a connection to every one of them. Though she had no memory of meeting them in this life, the sense of familiarity was overwhelming. Her mind whirled, and she instinctively closed her eyes.

Qin Wentian took a deep breath, sensing the moment. His smile brightened as he called out, “Qingcheng, come back to me.”

A mysterious radiance began to glow from Mo Qingcheng, making her beauty appear even more ethereal and sacred. Her lashes trembled before her eyes slowly opened. When she looked at Qin Wentian now, the depth of her gaze had changed, carrying the weight of two lifetimes of love.

She smiled even as fresh tears fell. Walking forward slowly, she brushed the moisture from her eyes. Everything felt perfect.

Qin Wentian moved toward her as well, step by step, until they stood only an inch apart. He reached out, gently wiping the tears from her cheeks. “Silly girl, I promise I will never let you cry again.”

“Strange uncle, which Qingcheng are you speaking to?” A hint of mischief danced in her eyes. Seeing that familiar spark, Qin Wentian suddenly reached out and pulled her into a firm embrace. Before she could react, he leaned down and kissed her.

Mo Qingcheng trembled slightly before she seemed to melt into his arms.

Time appeared to freeze, capturing this single moment for all eternity.

For reasons they couldn't explain, as the inhabitants of the immortal realms witnessed this, many were moved to tears. This was particularly true for those in the Supreme Ancient Immortal Realms. They had seen the war for power and remembered Mo Qingcheng’s heavy vow before she vanished into reincarnation. Seeing her return now brought them true joy; they were witnesses to the Ancient Godly Monarch’s enduring love and his patient wait across two lives.

“Little Qingcheng, I will give you a new wedding to honor this lifetime,” Qin Wentian laughed softly. Mo Qingcheng playfully poked his waist and said, “There is also sister Qing’er, sister Youhuang, and sister Qianyu. You must give them another wedding as well.”

“Very well,” Qin Wentian agreed with a nod. “I shall do as you say.”

“Let us go see your family; they have missed you dearly,” he added gently. Mo Qingcheng nodded and approached her kin from her previous life. Qin Wentian then turned his attention to the masses, his voice projecting outward. “This particle world is where I was raised; it is my home. I shall establish teleportation arrays from the thirty-three immortal realms to this place. Any Heavenly Deities or World Overlords willing to come here to teach and mentor the people will be granted special access to the Heaven Vault for their Cultivation. My representatives will monitor the progress. For every moment you spend guiding this world, you shall earn an equal amount of time within the Heaven Vault.”

His declaration thundered through the nine heavens, reaching every corner of the immortal realms. As his voice faded, the World Overlords across the realms were sent into a frenzy. Even those without ties to the Godking Palace now had a path to cultivate within the Heaven Vault.

Qin Wentian’s decree opened a door for every powerful expert in existence. To provide guidance to a particle world was a small price to pay given their vast lifespans.

Everyone understood that the Ancient Godly Monarch was creating a path for the world’s experts while simultaneously elevating his hometown. In the future, this particle world would become a hub for gods and masters. Its future prosperity was guaranteed to be beyond imagination.

“Furthermore, I will return to the Godking Palace to prepare for the wedding. The entire world shall witness it, and those who attend will be invited to an immortal banquet. I will also task Heavenly Deities to deliver Dao lectures. All wedding guests will be permitted to listen,” Qin Wentian announced, triggering another wave of excitement. Those in the Heaven Region were most thrilled due to their proximity to the Godking Palace. Those in distant regions felt a pang of regret, though they took comfort in knowing they could still witness the grand event through projections.

Everyone was invited to witness the glory, whether in person or from afar.

After reuniting with her former family, Mo Qingcheng returned to Qin Wentian’s side. “Wentian, I wish to ask my parents from this life if they would like to move to the Supreme Ancient Immortal Realms.”

“Of course,” Qin Wentian nodded. “Not just your parents—any family members from this life who wish to go may do so. They will be free to return whenever they like.”

After all, they were the ones who had raised her in this life.

Mo Qingcheng nodded and went to speak with her current parents. Naturally, many in the Mo Clan were eager to go; it was the Godking Palace, after all. However, Mo Qingcheng was selective with her invitations. She only invited those who had shown her genuine kindness. Her second uncle, for instance, received no such offer. He had tried to exploit her for status and had threatened Qin Wentian multiple times. He was left behind.

Once everything was settled, Qin Wentian departed with the hosts of the Supreme Ancient Immortal Realms. The deities vanished, and the divine beasts took flight. The rainbows faded from the sky, leaving the scene feeling like a fading dream.

Gazing at the figures disappearing into the distance, many in the particle world fell to their knees. Even in his ascent, Qin Wentian had not forgotten his roots. Soon, Heavenly Deities and World Overlords would frequent this land. Though the locals didn't fully grasp those ranks, they knew such beings were far beyond the level of an Immortal Emperor.

The two immortals from Azure Mystic remained kneeling. The young man lay broken on the ground. Qin Wentian had not spared them a single thought even as he left.

Mo Qingcheng’s second uncle watched the Mo Clan members who were chosen to leave. He looked at the sky and sighed deeply. Fate was a cruel jester. He had worked so hard for a marriage alliance with an immortal sect, yet in the end, he was the one left with nothing but sorrow.