Even with the cultivation of Emperor Qian,
if he could traverse the River of Time and Space,
the distance would not dare to be too far.
At most, three thousand li.
After all, there were too many dangers and unknowns in the River of Time and Space.
Even for a ninth-level Immortal Emperor, the survival rate there was only fifty percent.
And this place was still thirteen thousand li away from the Snow Kingdom.
Just this point alone
proved that Chen Nan's strength was above his.
With a sigh, Emperor Qian spoke, "Guo Kai, Your Majesty, am I truly as incompetent as Chen Nan says?"
Guo Kai's scalp tingled.
He had not expected Emperor Qian to ask such a question.
"Return and assemble the Imperial Guard, and reinforce the Snow Kingdom."
Emperor Qian seemed to have aged instantly.
Although Guo Kai had not answered his question,
he had already known the answer.
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In the River of Time and Space.
Du Qingqiu's face was sallow.
She had not expected Chen Nan to bring her through the River of Time and Space.
This place was not entirely dark,
for one could see stars in close proximity,
and also the colorful, violent winds within the River of Time and Space.
Those violent winds were terrifying.
As long as they touched someone,
even a ninth-level Immortal Emperor would be severely injured, if not killed.
Besides that, there were also some spatial rifts.
If one were swallowed by a spatial rift, even a ninth-level Immortal Emperor would perish.
However,
Chen Nan emitted a mysterious energy that enveloped the two of them and the beast,
isolating them from the dangers of the River of Time and Space.
Not even a whisper of wind could be heard.
"Master Chen, do you still hate the Empress now?" Du Qingqiu broke the silence, asking cautiously.
Chen Nan: "Why would I hate her?"
Du Qingqiu said, "After the Empress returned from the Land of Creation, she seemed like a different person.
Later, she opened up to her subordinates.
She said she had made a mistake in the Land of Creation.
She felt guilty towards you.
She also said that one day you would appear in the Snow Kingdom to kill her for revenge.
If that day came, she would definitely not resist.
After that,
she discovered she was pregnant..."
At this point,
Du Qingqiu glanced at Chen Nan stealthily,
a hint of an enigmatic smile on her face.
Although she didn't know what had happened between the Empress and Chen Nan in the Land of Creation,
one thing was obvious.
It must be related to the Empress's pregnancy.
If nothing unexpected happened,
Chen Nan must have been forced into a relationship with the Empress.
Chen Nan knew what Du Qingqiu was thinking and said speechlessly, "The Empress was infatuated with my looks, talent, and all my abilities.
So, she wanted to use force. What could I do?"
Recalling this matter,
Chen Nan still harbored resentment.
The difference was,
because of their daughter's birth, he had somewhat let go.
Du Qingqiu continued, "After the Empress became pregnant, many of us advised her not to have the child.
As you know, she is one of the eight supreme beings of the Human Race.
Giving birth to a child before announcing the happy news would affect her reputation.
But she is the Empress.
No one could change her decision.
Especially when she was three months pregnant,
the little princess showed signs of miscarriage.
Many important court officials of the Snow Kingdom threatened to die if she gave up the child in her womb.
But she said that even if she was not the Emperor of the Snow Kingdom, she would give birth to the fetus.
Because this child was a testament to your encounter.
You have extraordinary talent, and her pregnancy indicates a great destiny between you.
If she were to give up the child, you might have no descendants in this life.
She had already wronged you, so how could she let you have no descendants?
The little princess is not only her beloved but also her atonement to you."
Chen Nan remained silent.
He knew that
the more exceptionally gifted a person was, the more they would be targeted by the laws of heaven.
The matter of having children was a prime example.
On Earth, he had lived a life of pleasure almost every night.
Had he ever used any protection?
Yet, among so many women, not one had become pregnant.
The Empress becoming pregnant with his child was truly beyond his expectation.
At this moment,
his hatred for the Empress diminished somewhat.
After all,
his heart was also made of flesh and blood.
Just the fact that the Empress, despite the danger, helped him give birth to their daughter was enough for him to let go of the unbearable past.
Although his hatred had not entirely disappeared,
for the sake of his daughter, he was willing to set aside his prejudice.
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Snow Kingdom.
Located in the extreme northern snowy region.
Here, it was covered in ice and snow all year round.
The Snow Kingdom was built amidst this icy landscape.
The city walls were all made of ice.
Despite being made of ice,
they were exceptionally hard.
Unmelted by fire,
impenetrable by blades and spears.
Ling Yanran was the High Priest.
Her duty was to reinforce the walls of the Snow Kingdom.
Originally, the Snow Kingdom was the most sacred place in the Human Realm.
Ten thousand li of ice and snow, adorned in silver.
But today,
this sacred place was stained red with blood.
Blood stained the city walls, hundreds of feet high.
Scattered everywhere were the corpses of the Snow Kingdom's strongmen and demons.
At this moment,
a vast horde of demon powerhouses was advancing from the north.
The monstrous demonic energy was like a dark cloud,
shrouding the sky.
Even snowflakes found it difficult to fall.
On the northern wall of the Snow Kingdom,
the Empress wore a red, cinched long dress.
Her features were stunning, her beauty unparalleled.
Although she was now only a seventh-level Immortal Emperor,
she still exuded an aura of disdain for all beings.
However,
having self-severely reduced her cultivation to give birth to her daughter, she was greatly weakened.
Her complexion was extremely haggard.
Ling Yanran, dressed in a sky-blue long dress, stood beside her.
Looking at the vast demon army advancing towards the city,
Ling Yanran said softly, "Sister, you should return to your palace to take care of the little girl. She cannot be without you.
Do not worry, with me here, the demons cannot breach the city."
Her eyes were firm,
with a sense of facing death without fear.
Although she had been severely injured before, with a desperate fight, the demon powerhouses could not break through the walls of the Snow Kingdom.
The Empress: "I am the Emperor of the Snow Kingdom, revered by all my people.
At this moment of life and death, how can I let you charge ahead?
Do you want me to be unworthy of the expectations of the world?"
Her voice was cold.
"But, the little princess cannot be without you." Ling Yanran inexplicably felt a powerful pressure.
Even though her sister's cultivation had dropped to seventh-level Immortal Emperor,
her imperial might was still present,
something she could not withstand.
The Empress glanced at her subjects behind her, who were standing ready, covered in wounds and blood.
Disheveled, yet with determined eyes, facing death without fear.
A smile that could melt ice and snow appeared on her cold, beautiful face, "They cannot be without me either."
She turned back,
and looked at the demon army.
A terrifying imperial might swept out, covering the heavens and earth.
A black long sword also appeared in her hand.
Sword qi crisscrossed,
further elevating her aura.
"If Chen Nan really comes,"
"Please tell him for me,"
"What I owe him, I have tried my best to repay."
"I hope he can take good care of our daughter."
"If there is a next life—"
"Forget it, I didn't cherish him properly in this life."
"Why should I yearn for the next life?"
Crystalline tears slid down the corners of her eyes,
landing on the city wall and instantly freezing,
like translucent pearls.
She pointed her sword at the demon army, and a cold, murderous cry erupted from her mouth, "Kill!"