Chapter 1618: Xia Chaoge's Gift

Such a massive undertaking was unprecedented.

Under normal circumstances, it would have been almost impossible to accomplish, as the number of beings requiring relocation was astronomical and countless.

Only with the assembly of Nascent Soul realm experts from all states today did this unprecedented grand migration become feasible.

The Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion was the first to respond, stating, "My Tianji Pavilion will be responsible for twenty cities!"

The other sects followed suit.

"My Dayin Sect will be responsible for fifty cities!"

"Baima Temple will be responsible for sixty cities."

"The Fire Worship Cult will be responsible for forty cities."

Nascent Soul realm experts from various states responded enthusiastically and began to take action.

Xu Youran approached Jiang Fan, taking his hand, her gaze firm.

"My husband, for this calamity of the Central Plains, fight with all your might.

"If you return alive, I will accompany you through the wind, frost, snow, and rain for the rest of your long life.

"If only your soul returns, I will don my phoenix crown and robes and follow you to the depths of the Yellow Springs."

The Central Plains faced more peril than fortune in this battle.

This meeting could well be their final farewell.

Jiang Fan silently embraced her, kissed her forehead, and said:

"Wait for me at home."

Fairy Yunshang was also deeply moved, tears welling in her eyes. "It is the same for me," she said.

"If you return, Jiang Lang, Yunshang will serve you for the rest of her life.

"If you don't return, I will go to the Nine Nether Yellow Springs to find you.

"Together in life and death, never to be separated!"

Liu Qingxian was also deeply moved. She drew her Azure Frost Sword, cut off a lock of her beautiful hair, and handed it to Jiang Fan along with the sword.

"I also wish for you to marry me grandly, just as you married Sister Youran.

"If you don't return, cut off a lock of your own hair and tie it with mine; that way, we will still be considered a married couple."

Jiang Fan felt a pang in his heart and pulled both Fairy Yunshang and Liu Qingxian into his embrace.

Closing his eyes, he felt the warmth of the three women, and the gloom in his heart was swept away.

With them in his life, what more could he ask for?

Even if he were to die on the battlefield, he would have no regrets.

He loosened his embrace and released them, a smile on his face.

"All of you, wait for me at home! Even if only a wisp of my soul remains, I will return!"

Xu Youran nodded tearfully, said nothing further, and turned to say, "Let's go."

"Let's go home and wait for him!"

Fairy Yunshang and Liu Qingxian suppressed their reluctance and resolutely turned to leave.

They did not look back.

Fearing that another glance would make it their final one.

"Uncle, uncle, here's your sword back."

Once they were far away, Xia Chaoge quietly approached Jiang Fan and swiftly returned the Earthfang Sword to him.

Jiang Fan took the sword, looking at her with a puzzled expression. "What are you doing?" he asked.

Xia Chaoge, startled, quickly looked towards Xu Youran and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Xu Youran hadn't looked back.

"Lower your voice," she said with a hint of complaint.

"If Fairy Xu hears, I'll be in big trouble."

She was truly afraid of Xu Youran.

Even a favored daughter of heaven like Grand Venerable Bingxin, just because of a mind-connecting ring, was utterly terrified in front of Xu Youran.

How much more so for her, who had taken Jiang Fan's Earthfang Sword?

Jiang Fan was speechless, not understanding why Xia Chaoge felt so guilty.

Suddenly, he noticed a pure, immaculate golden feather still attached to the Earthfang Sword.

His eyes showed a strange look. Was Xia Chaoge no longer planning to conceal it?

She was brazenly placing an Angel Clan item before him.

But as long as Xia Chaoge didn't mention it, Jiang Fan had no intention of exposing her secret and continued to pretend he knew nothing.

"Chaoge, what is this?"

Xia Chaoge, confirming that Xu Youran was far away, then looked at Jiang Fan and smiled sweetly:

"This is a gift from Chaoge to Uncle.

"If you keep it on your chest, it can block one fatal attack for Uncle.

"I hope Uncle can return safely."

Jiang Fan was greatly surprised.

Could it block *any* fatal attack?

He gazed at the girl before him, who was as serene as a white cloud in the sky yet only smiled sweetly at him, and his heart filled with infinite gratitude.

"Chaoge, you've helped me greatly.

"If Uncle survives this calamity, I will unconditionally grant you one request.

"I will do anything within my power."

Back then, the Yin-Yang Heaven allowed Jiang Fan to complete the Six-Part Unification, granting him temporary God Transformation abilities.

With this technique, he avenged the beings of Guixu State.

Also with this technique, he managed to slay two Giant Kings during the first wave of ancient giant invasions, thus surviving.

Jiang Fan hadn't yet had the chance to repay these favors.

But he didn't know what Xia Chaoge wanted, so he could only make her a promise.

Xia Chaoge's crystal eyes immediately lit up. "Really? You won't back out?" she asked.

Jiang Fan smiled. "I cultivate the Flawless Domain. If any promise remains unfulfilled, my domain will be unable to advance even an inch.

"Tell me, is there any request I can fulfill right now?"

It was no exaggeration to say that the current Jiang Fan was the most trustworthy person in the Central Plains when it came to keeping promises.

A promise worth a thousand gold pieces would surely be honored!

Xia Chaoge covered her small mouth, trying to hide the irrepressible curve of her lips. "I have many requests for Uncle," she said.

"But I haven't decided which one to choose yet."

After thinking for a moment, she said, "Let's talk about it after you return safely.

"I should warn you, my request won't be simple.

"Don't blame me then, Uncle."

Seeing a glint of mischief in her eyes, Jiang Fan suddenly felt a little uneasy.

Surely Chaoge wouldn't ask for something that would truly put him in a difficult position, would she?

Probably not?

Chaoge was usually so well-behaved; how could she bear to trouble her Uncle?

"Alright, I won't disturb Uncle's preparations for battle. Chaoge is leaving now."

She waved her hand and, with unusually light steps, caught up with the Tianji Pavilion group.

Subsequently.

The Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion, the Slaveheart Demon Emperor, Hua Wuying, and the others all bade farewell to Jiang Fan.

Even the Rebellious Brat bade farewell in a childish voice:

"Big Brother, take care. I'll miss you."

In his heart, however, he hummed, "Excellent, it's finally time to part ways.

"I'll pack my bags and make a run for it when I get back.

"Hahaha..."

But as it walked, its feet suddenly left the ground, hovering in place.

Looking up, it saw Jiang Fan had extended two fingers, pinching one of its whiskers and lifting it into the air.

Jiang Fan had a half-smile on his face. "Were you very disappointed when I successfully reached God Transformation? Were you muttering about wanting to disband and divide things?"

The Rebellious Brat's heart skipped a beat. "No, Big Brother," it said in a childish voice.

"I like Big Brother the most; how could I bear to part ways?"

Jiang Fan scoffed. "Don't be afraid, I've always been very generous.

"You put your master down, and your master will put you on his heart."

The Rebellious Brat was puzzled. Had the little vampire changed its nature?

So generous?

But soon, the Rebellious Brat clutched its head and fell into deep thought.

Jiang Fan, it saw, had tied it to his chest, belly facing outwards.

"I hope your '100% chest breaking boulders' technique will also be useful against the Giant King's essence," he said with satisfaction.

Finally, he put the golden feather given by Chaoge into his bosom.

With one life-saving magic artifact and one life-saving meat shield, his chances of survival should increase significantly, right?

He raised his eyes and looked in the direction Xu Youran had left.

Their figures had already disappeared from view.

What he could see were cities being lifted from the ground amidst roars.

The Nascent Soul realm experts, carrying them, were grandly heading towards the Qintian Supervisory Bureau for refuge.

Under the glow of the setting sun, the cities filling the sky were cloaked in a fiery red glow.

From a distance, they looked like clusters of embers, carrying the hope of Hunyuan State, seeking new ground to reignite.

The remaining God Transformation realm experts stood rooted to the spot, silently watching this grandest migration in human history with heartfelt wishes.