Chapter 1946 - 1946: 1945: Direct Confrontation

"Alright, let's end this matter now. We should carry on with what we're supposed to do; with me here, everything is safe."

Tang Rao reached into the space ring, pulling out the Tianluo Diwang given to him by Tang Lei. Tang Lei had said that with the Tianluo Diwang, even the Heavenly Dao is powerless, and in a critical moment, it could save lives.

"This is Tianluo Diwang. I will cover the entire Zijing City; as long as you stay inside, you will be safe."

However, to deal with the Heavenly Dao, merely having the Tianluo Diwang is not enough. The key is to go out and fight against the Heavenly Dao, unless one wants to be a coward for life.

"You're giving this to us, what about you?"

The Tianluo Diwang is for saving lives; is his intention to risk his own life and give them the chance to survive?

Their lives are not as important as Tang Rao's; only if Tang Rao survives, can their lives be better.

"I'm fine, take it. Those small tricks won't trouble me."

Tang Rao is willing to share his best condition with his closest ones, while the negative energy is something he would rather digest slowly on his own.

"They can't trouble you, but we're worried about you; we don't want you to get hurt. You must have encountered difficulties; otherwise, why would you give your life-saving item to us? Tang Rao, no matter what happens, I hope you know that we are always a family. We will not abandon you, and I hope that no matter the danger or hardships you encounter, remember that you have a whole family behind you supporting you."

Fang Jinxiu's straightforward nature revealed Tang Rao's difficulties, let alone others.

"Don't worry, I'll return properly. You just stay home, help take care of my children, wait for me to come back. Once there is peace in the Divine Realm, I'll take you to where I used to live, show you the rarest things in the Divine Realm, what it's like in our place. Whatever you want, I'll give you."

Tang Rao gave the women in front of him the most poignant promise.

Whether he can return, no one knows now. But if there is indeed a chance to return, it would definitely mean that Tang Rao has defeated the Heavenly Dao, becoming the strongest King, making the Heavenly Dao inconsequential to him, finally living freely for himself.

The women seemed to have a bad premonition, becoming more anxious after hearing what Tang Rao said.

They, like Tang Rao, dare not show their true emotions on their faces, no matter how troubled they are.

"Alright, we'll wait for you. You must return, don't go back on your word."

They watched Tang Rao leave, the man who had just returned for a short time was leaving again, this time he didn't dare to even take another look at his children.

A man who could not care about anything suddenly had concerns, knowing that he is their world; Tang Rao, this pillar, must never collapse.

On the Central Island, Fang Fang and Tang Lei discussed going to the North Island to find Tang Rao, to ask if he needs their help in any area. They hadn't yet come up with a plan before Tang Rao stood quietly at the gate of the Tang Family again.

"Rao Er, how come you're back? Is everything settled there?"

The North Island is nearly flattened by the Heavenly Dao, how can it be fine?

The only possibility, they can all think of.

"Father, Mother, I want to seek revenge on the Heavenly Dao."

Tang Rao just said this one sentence, then suddenly lowered his head.

"Then go and get your revenge, why not go?"

Tang Lei slapped his thigh, immediately agreeing.

He intended to tell Tang Rao to think carefully before acting, then reflected again, realizing that his occasional soft-heartedness had kept Tang Rao from doing this and that, protecting him too fiercely, removing too many opportunities for growth. If they agreed to whatever Tang Rao wanted to do, perhaps his achievements would be even greater.

"Mother, what do you think?"

Tang Rao was used to saying, "Mother, what do you think?" in such a familiar tone that Fang Fang cried upon hearing it.

Due to the blockade of the Heavenly Dao, mother and son had not been together for many years, each suffering greatly, and now, those sufferings could be left behind, it is their time to strike back. Living a lifetime under oppression without resistance, it would be better to let themselves go, living the life they want to live, pursuing what they want to pursue. The wealth, status, power, that belong to Tang Rao, he won't leave behind anything; the revenge due to Tang Rao, he won't miss any bit.

Living deferentially for so many years, only after realizing and living anew today, they finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a burden lifted, cleansing the mind.

"Go, Mother knows you've been suppressing this for so long. Mother also knows if you don't take revenge, there will always be a knot in your heart. Go, take your revenge, successful or not, Mother accepts it. It's your destiny; everyone has their destiny in life. Your destiny is already determined; whether successful or not is just a result. Fulfill your heart's wish, and that result no longer matters."

Fang Fang was helping Tang Rao cross his tribulation, a life-and-death trial belonging to Tang Rao, unable to see the end anytime soon.

Tang Rao originally thought they would reject his bold proposal; instead, they not only didn't refuse but wholeheartedly supported it, which felt wonderful.

"Thank you for your concern, Father and Mother."

Tang Rao felt guilty; after finding his parents for such a long time, he hadn't had time to be filial before having to risk his life again.

Suddenly, he knelt on the ground, bowing to Tang Lei and Fang Fang. This sentiment, if not repaid in this lifetime, he would repay in the next.

Tang Rao forgot every part of knowing, meeting, and confronting Heavenly Dao. He even scattered all the experiences he had summarized to the winds; even battle techniques have slipped from memory, which is the most critical and fatal point.

Tang Rao and Tang Lei had a protracted conversation; throughout the night, Tang Lei explained the basics of what Tang Rao desired to know.

Tang Lei initially didn't want to tell Tang Rao everything about the Heavenly Dao so soon, but now he had told Tang Rao everything. Gradually, as Tang Rao listened, things in his mind became clearer, until later, when it seemed he recalled the fragmented memory he had forgotten.

However, this memory was still blurred; the longer he thought, the blurrier it got, even causing headaches.

"Father, I feel I remember something, but it's giving me a headache, and now I can't recall it."

Tang Rao expressed his concerns, while Tang Lei merely placed his hand on Tang Rao's head.

He said to Tang Rao, "Child, what's yours is yours; no one can take it away. What's not yours, you'll never get in this lifetime. Unable to recall now is just because the fate hasn't arrived; when it does, you'll naturally remember."