Chapter 652

Chapter 652: The View on Marriage in the Red Heaven Realm

Mirialia was enveloped by a beam of light, her cultivation level skyrocketing. A pair of silver magic Light Wings unfolded involuntarily, growing from about one meter to over five meters, marking her successful evolution and immense strength gain. Yet, this only made her mood worse.

The human race of the Red Heaven realm could easily enhance her power, revealing that they had already seen through the fairy’s cultivation and evolution systems.

The ability to enhance also meant the potential to suppress.

"Reaching the extraordinary realm so easily, and the next step is sealing the gods. Even a casually powerful member of the Red Heaven race possesses such strength…"

Mirialia sighed deeply and turned to leave.

She had not given up, but she also knew she had a long journey ahead.

With the strength of the Red Heaven race, she couldn’t hope to reclaim her homeland through brute force. Instead, she must continually carve out new paths, awaken the potential of the fairy race, and hope that one day, future successors could achieve a comeback.

This was not something that could be accomplished in a very short time.

…

"Impressive, President! You’ve completed the analysis in just a few glimpses!”

Tiankai clapped her hands. The sheer ability to enhance power through Spiritual Law and create various tools was already at a Major Achievement level, gradually aligning with the Ultimate Goal of Zixue Academy — becoming an all-rounder who embodies both researcher and user.

With such skill, making a few pieces of clothing was indeed quite easy.

She nodded and started sifting through a vast array of appealing styles.

"Hey, Xiaoxiao, this outfit seems perfect for you!"

Yun Ye pointed out.

"Is it so plain?"

Tiankai tapped on the icon, and suddenly her outfit transformed into a black-and-white maid outfit, a long and modest dress.

But somehow, wearing it made Tiankai surprisingly cute and fitting. She twirled, lifting the hem, and it looked absolutely perfect.

"So what if it’s plain? As long as it looks good!"

"Exactly! Natural beauty is hard to hide. Xiaoxiao, you look great in anything!"

Yun Ye and Xie Jinglun praised her enthusiastically.

They never expected Tiankai to put on a maid outfit so easily. To keep her around longer, they used every compliment in the book.

"That’s true, my charm is undeniably captivating. This will do; let’s enjoy ourselves!”

Tiankai giggled, taking off her single ponytail headband and letting her pink hair cascade like a galaxy, transforming from a lively girl into a gentle goddess.

She slipped on her little shoes and walked ahead. “It’s still early; let’s go see those True Spirits outside the city.”

“Xiaoxiao, do you plan to wear just this? Isn’t it a bit too revealing?” Yun Ye asked.

What was going on? Both Tiankai and Long Linglong seemed completely unfazed by wearing a maid outfit. Could this be the calmness of modern women?

The residents of Bicu City cast astonished and admiring glances. As a contestant, Tiankai had already demonstrated her incredible power, clearly a super genius from an extraordinary lineage. How could such a person don a maid outfit?

“Ha? What’s the problem? This is clothing made by the Divine Monarch. It’s inherently cute; why not wear it? The essence of a maid outfit is not the maid but a beautiful woman,” Tiankai shot a glance at Yun Ye.

“Oh, I see…” Yun Ye nodded, realizing that these were clothes he had idly made during his past life. So, it was nothing to worry about.

“Who would have thought the Divine Monarch designed women’s clothing? It seems he is also someone who appreciates beauty, yet why has he never married?” Xie Jinglun said in surprise.

"Maybe high-level cultivators are like this. For them, having offspring has little significance. Take the True Spirit race, for instance. The higher their individual potential, the fewer offspring they have. Often, the next generation only arrives after the previous one has passed away."

"They have reached the pinnacle of life and see no necessity to leave behind descendants; this actually divides their own power.”

Tiankai spoke in an academic tone and added, "Moreover, high-level cultivators do not need spouses to have children. Is it about finding a partner for desire?"

"I can’t imagine such a scene; it’s too crude," Xie Jinglun replied, starting to understand. He didn’t think high-level cultivators could not control their desires.

For example, while he admired Tiankai, he didn’t see her as a potential spouse. Even if he felt what others called love, he still couldn’t envision fully trusting his partner’s future.

He could completely control his actions, but he couldn’t constrain his partner’s. At least, he wasn’t the kind of person who imposed strict control.

Since he couldn’t impose control, what the other person might do remained unknown.

All fear stems from the unknown.

Whether it was online or in school, they had always been cautioned to stay alert and maintain basic awareness of everything. Otherwise, if a problem occurred, the consequences would be severe.

Various tragic examples intensified this tension, ensuring that exploration in the multiverse was not jeopardized by carelessness.

Xie Jinglun’s vigilance was common; it wasn’t just his issue, but others didn’t take it as seriously.

He himself would involuntarily feel a sense of fear towards the unknown, associating too much with it. Whenever marriage came up, he considered infidelity, betrayal, disputes, and in this light, how could a cultivator like him, who pursued perfection and control, calmly accept marriage?

"So, it’s best not to have a spouse. All issues remain someone else’s concern, and I can keep my beautiful fantasies intact," Xie Jinglun concluded.

"Ah… Xie Jinglun, you are so suited for cultivation with this attitude of distrust towards everything!"

"However, the Divine Monarch certainly doesn’t think this way. It’s likely that he simply hasn’t found anyone on the same level beside him, and he wouldn’t make his sister his wife, right?" Tiankai suggested.

"What’s wrong with that? Deep down, I reject this marriage. Why, you ask? Haha, I won’t tell you. My childhood dream was to marry the Divine Empress."

"But realistically, I support this marriage. The Divine Monarch and the Divine Empress are a perfect match, and their children would be quite extraordinary," Xie Jinglun said wistfully, reminiscing about his childhood, even though he was still relatively young.

"Hehe, I reject your dream but agree with your reality," Yun Ye replied calmly.

The Red Heaven realm had long since unraveled the secrets of genetics, and there were no restrictions against marrying close relatives. In fact, different bloodlines finding stability was often questioned.

This was a genetic difference among the races; Earthlings could not behave in such a way.

“Xie Jinglun, sharing this dream would definitely get you beaten! Even the president is your competitor, but there’s little you can do. After all, she is the perfect Divine Empress,” Tiankai continued.

The Divine Empress was not a hidden figure; she was the very true ruler of Red Heaven, her grace and beauty never concealed.

Generation after generation had followed the Divine Empress in the environment of Red Heaven, with many viewing her as the ultimate aspiration. Merely speaking of it took considerable bravery.

Or rather, it should have been a consensus; disliking the Divine Empress was considered heresy.

“Indeed, those who dislike the Divine Empress are heretics,” Yun Ye agreed. His sister was so adorable at home, obedient and sensible, yet commanding and dignified outside.

Who wouldn’t like her? — A certain unnamed sister who had worked for Yun Ye for twenty thousand years silently gave a thumbs-up.

"President, how can you always say shocking things with a straight face?" Xie Jinglun asked, opening his mouth. The president’s affection for the Divine Empress nearly spilled over; surely such words couldn’t be said unceremoniously?

"As long as there’s love, it’s all right." Yun Ye answered earnestly, and then he curiously asked, “Is the topic too off track? How did we end up talking about the Divine Monarch and the Divine Empress? Xie Jinglun, are you very concerned about marriage?”

"Loneliness makes one strong, while being in pairs makes one weak." Xie Jinglun started with a perplexing statement, then shifted his tone. "But is it possible that one can only survive by becoming strong when there’s no one to lean on? I do dream of marriage. Having a partner who stays faithful and walks through life together is perfect; it’s my dream, but it’s just too dreamy."

"A perfect partner… Even with promises like mountain oaths and sea vows, won’t there still be betrayal in the end? Although it doesn’t happen commonly, it’s not as exaggerated in the grand scheme. But who knows if one will be the exception? This indeed raises doubts. So, genuine marriages often involve signing a three-heaven contract, backed by various forceful guarantees. Alas, pure love seems reserved for the upper class," Tiankai said, hands behind her back, bouncing ahead cutely.

"Yes, sometimes illusions aren’t so bad. Nowadays, it’s trendy to have Spirit Law spouses; your own Spirit Law certainly won’t betray you," Xie Jinglun said.

"Is it really that exaggerated? The binding force of the Spirit Law contract should be quite strong, shouldn’t it? And isn’t marriage protected by heavenly laws?" Yun Ye asked in surprise.

"Pay attention, it’s heavenly laws, not Dao devices. Many regulations recorded in heavenly laws are not enforced by Dao devices. There are many higher-priority heavenly laws waiting to be added to the enforcement directory," Tiankai turned around to clarify.

"Rumor has it that someone has proposed to completely dismantle the marriage system. Such binding relationships haven’t been popular among cultivators since the old era, and in modern times, they carry little meaning. Many high-level figures in the heavenly court, including the Divine Empress, believe that family ties are one of the significant obstacles to social development," Xie Jinglun explained.

"Huh?"

Yun Ye, who had never been concerned with marriage, was inexplicably shocked, feeling as if his worldview was being constantly shattered.

Has the world developed to such an extent? Is marriage now seen as a barrier to social progress?

"There’s nothing to be surprised about. Take the clans like Zixue and Chi Xue. If they all come from one family, how powerful would their influence be? With that in mind, the Divine Empress and the Divine Monarch have enacted laws stating that a cultivator at the law realms can only have one child."

"While parents will definitely care for their children, whether for personal interests or feelings, having only one child is vastly different from having three or five, making it hard to form a tacit power network."

"Moreover, all clan bloodlines are now public; any cultivator can access them. They represent only a name, not a vast family force. The idea of family power has effectively been dismantled."

"Likewise, modern cultivators, regardless of gender, can independently have offspring. Besides true love, spouses have become meaningless, and the concept of family has lost its significance."

"Trust is a scale. When individuals lose trust in each other, trust between individuals and the Celestial Empire increases."

"So the conclusion is: family hinders the development of the Celestial Empire and is a system that needs to be abolished," Xie Jinglun stated.

"Then won’t that mean there will be fewer people?" Yun Ye fell silent for a moment before speaking up.

"No race that stands at the top has ever had a population in the trillions like us. Many cultivators believe fewer people might actually be better."

"The annual enrollment of the five major schools in Tengzhou is only fifteen thousand. The resources that ordinary beings can utilize are extremely limited; it’s hardly beneficial. The resources consumed in traversing the multiverse make training them a negative value, unless we wait for the multiverse portal to improve."

Xie Jinglun sighed, feeling helpless.

In the Red Heaven realm, all power has a trace, and there aren’t any transmission portals that can be activated without consuming energy, unlike in various invasion novels where ordinary people mobilize across entire worlds.

Without value, there’s no power.

If the current Celestial Empire weren’t ruled by Tomorrow Dao, ordinary beings might not find any survival soil; everything would be replaced by highly intelligent machines.

Yun Ye pondered for a moment, struggling to draw a precise conclusion, and the atmosphere grew heavy.

"Alright, alright, why are we discussing this? This isn’t for us to manage. Let’s wait until we become part of the Ten Seats, or even celestial officials, to speak about it."

"Open your eyes to see the new world; isn’t it wonderful to feel the present?"

Tiankai concluded this conversation.

She stood on the grass, arms outstretched, letting the breeze blow by, savoring the relaxed atmosphere.

Yun Ye and Xie Jinglun exchanged glances, feeling that the earlier discussion had dampened the mood, so they nodded and sat down. Xie Jinglun, worn out from their earlier battle, lay flat on the grass in a starfish position.

Their backs rested against the now-shrunken Bicu City, facing the clear sky, as they carefully admired the beautiful scenery of this world, with various peculiar creatures.

As their Spirit Sense expanded, their perspectives widened, and scenes flashed before their eyes.

They saw a ten-meter-tall giant driving away creatures around a lake, then jumping in to take a bath, looking quite content.

They also observed a large number of magical moths communicating as they teamed up to hunt for prey.

A giant wolf howled at the sky, suddenly infused with silvery light, its power surging as it evolved into a king of its kind.

"Is this the intelligent race that controls Bicu?"

The Bicu World was a medium-level world, just like the Red Heaven realm; all quality converged in a limited space, giving rise to many lifeforms with immense energy, even resulting in formless heavenly authority.

Here, the people referred to the ‘Honored Position’ as ‘Divine Status,’ which could be developed through various means, gradually mastering heavenly authority and ultimately sealing the gods.

The need to develop authority meant that Bicu divine beings and Honored Positions were quite similar, though their methods differed; they relied on faith.

Once faith collapses, the divine beings fall too, and many would create their races to maintain their beliefs.

Every divine war and each generation of divine rulers represented the birth of one or more new races.

Over countless years, the Bicu World naturally retained numerous races that exceeded common understanding, like Silver Spirits, Minotaurs, fairies, panda men, and so on. This was just the tip of the iceberg, with much remaining unknown.

People felt intrigued because the Earth Beast and Blood Fire Dragon races originated from the Red Heaven realm. Though powerful, they were not intelligent races.

In contrast, all top races in the Bicu realm were true intelligent races, specifically created by the divine beings for divine wars. Therefore, they were unlike the demons of the Red Heaven realm, who, while powerful, generally lacked ‘group intelligence.’

People could communicate because of language and writing. Without a common language, even if intelligence was not an issue, communication efficiency dropped significantly.

Many powerful demon races have no problems with group intelligence, but their members are too few, making language and writing unnecessary. Plus, their thought processes differ from humans, making them appear unable to communicate.

With training, these demons could develop into intelligent races. The most direct way would be to implant language genes, allowing them to instinctively grasp human language.

The divine beings in this world took shortcuts, not purely creating life from scratch. Often, they merely stitched pieces together and used a power called ‘Memorial Blessing’ to ensure that the entire race naturally understood a common language.