The Corruption Dragon God: Lust System Chapter 861 - Make the most of every moment

Shortly after Lingxi's birth, Ruxue took Rouxi to the world of the mind. The density of Qi there was much higher, ideal for both her recovery and Lingxi's.

One by one, Qingyi's other wives followed, leaving the room in reverent silence.

That day would be one of pure celebration.

In the alliance, many were still awestruck at having witnessed the birth of a Child of Destiny. And in the world of the mind, Qingyi's wives could hardly wait for Lingxi to wake up so they could play with her.

"The birth of a Child of Destiny is always an incredible sight to witness…" murmured the Grand Elder of the Eternal Life Sect, her soft voice catching Qingyi's attention.

"Is this the first one you've witnessed, Senior?" Qingyi asked, turning to face her.

The Grand Elder was a woman of advanced age, only a few centuries younger than the Divine Blacksmith, and one of the most renowned experts in the Orthodox World.

Her hair was completely white, tied back in a simple bun, and her aged features bore a serene, maternal gentleness.

Qingyi was still kneeling beside the bed, his daughter's warmth lingering at his fingertips.

Slowly, he rose to his feet, drawing in a quiet breath as he regained his composure.

"Yes." The elder nodded gently, her eyes drifting for a moment to some distant point in the past.

"I was supposed to deliver little Rou'er, but I didn't make it in time… I was devastated when I found out that that pig had murdered her mother. And even worse, upon learning that Rou'er had likely died as well." She paused, a glimmer of sadness escaping her aged eyes. "It's good to see her so healthy now, and already a full-grown woman."

Qingyi smiled slightly. "I was surprised to discover who she was… Fortunately, the Priestesses of Corruption planned everything to protect her life."

Falling into step beside her, he left the room. The two made their way through the pavilion's corridors side by side, their hands carefully clasped behind their backs.

"Those were dark times, the ones after Wujin's descent into madness…" murmured the elder as she stepped through the pavilion's doors, the cool breeze playing with the strands of her white hair. "But everything is better now."

She could hardly believe that nearly two hundred thousand years had passed since then.

Thousands of mortal generations had been born and died in that time. Countless stories, the rise and fall of innumerable empires.

To mortals, it seemed like an eternity.

To her, it had all been nothing more than the blink of an eye.

"I had three daughters. One of them ended up dying at the hands of a cursed demon, and the other two… well, they're already as wrinkled as I am." The elder spoke with a wistful smile playing on her thin lips.

Experts of her caliber generally did not age naturally. Even so, many still chose to grow old.

The reasons were many.

Some felt too old on the inside, and so they let their bodies wither in harmony with their souls.

Others despised their own youth for personal reasons, or simply wanted to command more respect among the younger generation.

A white beard, a face marked by wrinkles… these made all the difference in how the young viewed them.

"For us, who will live for eternities—until our lives are cut short by a cruel enemy or by our own minds—eighteen years are the blink of an eye, and eighteen thousand years, just a single breath."

She turned her face toward him, her eyes brimming with wisdom.

"Remember that, and make the most of every moment with your little one."

"I will remember that, Elder," Qingyi replied, clasping his fists in a respectful salute.

"Good." The elder smiled sweetly and gave him an affectionate pat on the back.

"Come on, Tianjin must be jumping for joy, even if the child isn't even his granddaughter. The birth of a Child of Destiny—especially being your daughter—will change everything."

She wasn't exaggerating.

Children of Destiny were unique beings in the Orthodox World.

When one of them was killed, it was said to be a sign from the heavens that a terrible calamity was about to befall the world.

When one was born, it heralded an era of endless prosperity.

It was Rou'er's supposed death that had sparked the war against the Dragon God of Corruption.

Now, Lingxi's birth, for many, would mean the beginning of an era of lasting peace and prosperity.

Of course, all of this was still just a distant dream. But it was a dream that, with each passing day, drew a little closer to reality.

Just as there were those who saw Qingyi as a curse, there were others who viewed him as their very salvation.

If he were to reach his full potential—as powerful as Wujin once was—they could finally go to war against the demons without any fear in their hearts.

They were confident that Qingyi would be capable of slaying the Heavenly Demon himself.

Qingyi recognized that confidence. He bore not only his own personal vengeance against that accursed one, but also the vengeance carried on behalf of many of his wives.

For him, killing the Heavenly Demon was simply an inevitable destiny.

Shaking his head to dispel those thoughts, he glanced at his status screen.

[Name: Long Qingyi

Age: 24

Cultivation: Seventh Stage of the First Step of the Extinction Realm

Mana Manipulation: Seventeenth Ring

Affinities: Lightning: 200,500 - Sword: 200,500 - Fire: 200,500 - Ice: 200,500 - Space: 500,500 - Light: 200,500 - Shadow: 200,500 - Wind: 200,500 - Metal: 200,500 - Water: 200,500 - Earth: 200,500 - Life: 10,000,000 - Charm: 1,000,000 (can be upgraded in the Lust Store)

Spiritual Roots: Primordial-level Primordial Creation Seed Spirit Root (Lightning, Sword, Fire, Ice, Wind, Metal, Water, Earth, Space, Light, Shadow) (Spiritual Roots Ascension required to continue upgrading.)

Spiritual Roots²: None / Primordial-level Primordial Creation Seed Mana Heart (Spiritual Roots Ascension required to continue upgrading.)

Lineage: Blood of the Corruption Dragon God (Primordial grade; Lineage Ascension required to continue upgrading.)

Constitution: Primordial Dragon Body (Primordial grade; Constitution Ascension required to continue upgrading.)

G Lust Points: 320]

He was just as poor as he had been on the first day he received the system, but honestly, he wasn't unhappy in the least.

He would soon recover everything he had spent, especially after meeting his wife, the Primordial Demon Empress—a perfect source of lust points.