After the Lord of the Abyss Awakens - Chapter 144.2

The Garfield cat seemed to sense it coming and bolted away with a thud.

Wang Chang’er’s hand froze in mid-air, the very picture of dejection.

Beside him, Ye Qingyi laughed, “What a useless uncle.”

The cow cat lifted its chin proudly, “I won’t let Uncle pet me meow!”

Wang Chang’er took another hit, his health bar nearly depleted.

Just then, a short-legged cat walked up on the table in front of him.

“Uncle, have some snacks meow.”

He was carrying a small plate with appetizers.

His virtuous and adorable appearance nearly melted Uncle on the spot.

Wang Chang’er shuddered and blurted out, “Uncle is revived!”

His reaction nearly made Ming Jie laugh to death.

Who would have thought that the invincible hero Wang Chang’er would be like this in front of the children?

Justin looked at the gentle silver tabby beside him, “Where is Brother Xiu?”

The silver tabby lifted its head, “Father is busy in the kitchen meow.”

Justin said, “Then I’ll go over too.”

He had just taken a step when the little Siamese cat suddenly appeared, blocking the way. “Guests should behave like guests meow!”

Justin paused, then felt Luo Jie pat his shoulder from behind.

Luo Jie laughed, “Haha, let’s just sit here properly.”

At this moment, Ming Jie’s gaze fell on the large golden tiger on the balcony.

He was frightened, his whole body stiffening, pupils trembling as he exclaimed in shock, “De-Demon God Baal!”

When he called out, the other five people also noticed and involuntarily followed his gaze, then their hearts collectively skipped a beat.

Demon God Baal, the strongest being in the universe, who was also their great-nephew, was right before their eyes!

They had clearly met Him before, but now they couldn’t recognize Him at all.

Back then, Ming Jie wanted to pet Him but was knocked down by tiger claws, crying out in pain – that memory stood out particularly vividly in his 8000+ years of life.

They wanted to greet their great-nephew, but His aura clearly said ‘strangers keep away’ – but uncles and aunts weren’t strangers, were they?

Wang Chang’er was caught in a dilemma. He really wanted to pet the Northeast golden-shaded, but one touch might lead to his doom.

At this moment, the golden tiger seemed to sense them and slowly turned His head, sweeping them with an extremely pressuring gaze.

Undeniably, in the moment their gazes met, each of them felt struck by lightning, their hearts stopping.

They froze in place.

However, in the next second, their gazes shifted and they experienced new shock.

They saw that beside the golden tiger was a snow leopard!

His fur was snow-white, covered in beautiful spots, with an aura like the pristine snow atop high mountains – sacred, austere, and inviolable.

They paused, their minds completely blank for three seconds, before realizing His identity.

Second-nephew, the omniscient Agares!

They all simultaneously took tactical sips of water, completely transfixed.

They remembered that years ago when He was small, second-nephew seemed unable to maintain physical form, so He often hung onto Xiu Si.

Time had flown by, yet it seemed like just the blink of an eye, and He had become such a great being.

They were shocked internally and deeply moved.

Back then when Brother Xiu fell into the Abyss, they thought they had lost him, but now the truth was revealed – not only was Brother Xiu safe and sound, he also had so many wonderful children.

Fortune and misfortune were indeed interconnected, perhaps this was what it meant.

At this moment, the golden cat lounging on the sofa suddenly said, “I guess we haven’t told you yet.”

“What?”

Ye Qingyi turned her head in confusion. The others followed a few seconds later.

The golden cat smirked, “Father is the Creator.”

The air went peculiarly quiet for three seconds.

Some were shocked and pale, others thought it made perfect sense.

Wang Chang’er and Ye Qingyi had both anticipated this, so their shock didn’t last long, and they quickly nodded.

Wang Chang’er said calmly, “Only this identity could explain Xiu’s uniqueness.”

After all, what kind of person could create Demon God Baal and the omniscient Agares? Surely only the original Creator would be capable of that. They just didn’t know how, through such a roundabout way, he had become human.

“But regardless, it must have been fate that allowed us to become friends.”

The golden cat said with a grin.

“Fate…”

Wang Chang’er’s heart seemed to skip a beat, suddenly feeling a sense that everything was predetermined, that he had merely followed destiny’s gravity to arrive at where he should be.

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but look at the snow leopard with closed eyes.

The snow leopard remained silent, as if asleep. He probably knew the answers to all questions, but He seemed too lazy to answer.

Ye Qingyi suddenly said, “I suppose it’s a kind of blank space left unfilled.”

Wang Chang’er was startled, turning his head to say, “Is that so.”

Justin beside them said, “Knowing everything isn’t necessarily good. When one’s spirit isn’t strong enough, maintaining some unknowns might be better for survival.”

Chen Lingxi didn’t understand what they were talking about, saying with confusion, “What riddles are you all speaking in?”

Wang Chang’er and Ye Qingyi turned back simultaneously, saying in unison: “Nothing.”

Their extremely high synchronization caught the attention of the cats present.

Little kitten Amon looked at Them once, and just as He was about to steal a dried fish to eat, a familiar young man’s voice sounded.

“You’ve all arrived.”

Xiu Si walked to the table carrying plates, with a small Devon Rex cat beside him.

Hearing his voice, the six people turned their heads.

After more than 8000 years, Ye Qingyi, Chen Lingxi, and Ming Jie were seeing Xiu Si for the first time – their internal excitement was indescribable.

“Brother Xiu! It’s really Brother Xiu!”

“Haha, Ming Jie, you haven’t changed at all.”

“Did you miss me?”

“Of course I did, I even dreamed about you often.”

“Wow, now that’s love!”

Ming Jie laughed heartily, seemingly oblivious to the death glares around him.

The little Siamese cat and the blue cat were already sending death rays at him!

“Eh? Why does my back feel cold?”

“How can that be? The temperature is just right now, isn’t it?”

Xiu Si didn’t notice anything, and when he turned to look, he saw the little Siamese and blue cat giving him adorable smiles.

Father’s heart was melting!

Ming Jie rubbed his chin. “Was it really just my imagination?”

The others smiled without speaking.

Ye Qingyi quietly looked at Xiu Si, finally speaking, “Our group of seven is finally reunited.”

Her voice carried a touch of vicissitude, as if containing a hundred flavors of life. More than 8000 years had passed, and they had grown old, both physically and mentally, but what about Brother Xiu? Whether in his human form or Creator God form, he wasn’t on the same timeline as them.

They would eventually be buried in the yellow earth, and by then Brother Xiu might not have any familiar friends left by his side.

Her eyes were complex, her emotions churning, but she knew this wasn’t the time to speak of such things, so she tried to suppress these thoughts.

Xiu Si smiled and said, “Yes, after more than 8000 years, we’re finally gathered together again. I’ve been thinking about you all, and when I heard you had gone missing, I worried about your safety. Now seeing you’re all fine, I can finally relax.”

His voice was calm, but no one who heard it would doubt his feelings.

“Over 8000 years is too long, but also just right.”

Ming Jie raised his wine glass, his gaze sweeping across everyone.

Xiu Si paused, then understood his meaning, and also picked up his wine glass.

The others understood as well. Wang Chang’er smiled and said, “A toast to friendship?”

“Haha.”

Then came the clinking sound of wine glasses.

The cats in the hall sensibly didn’t disturb the adults, watching with unblinking eyes.

Then, the adults began reminiscing.

Chen Lingxi was a big foodie, and seeing so many Cantonese dishes from their homeland, her eyes lit up. When the wine hit, she nearly hugged and kissed the Devon Rex cat.

Fortunately, the Devon Rex cat was saved by Wang Chang’er.

Wang Chang’er sipped his tea and said, “Little kitty should be careful of the scary auntie.”

The Devon Rex cat looked completely bewildered.

Chen Lingxi was furious, angrily scolding Wang Chang’er. “Speaking of being careful, Old Uncle, you’re the one who should be most careful!”

Wang Chang’er took an arrow to the knee, “O-Old uncle?!”

Chen Lingxi was drunk and talking nonsense, “Oh, not old uncle, but old grandpa!”

This time Wang Chang’er couldn’t hold back either, “I’m in my prime!”

“You’re an over-8000-year-old grandpa!”

“Well in that case, you’re an over-8000-year-old grandma!”

The two were suddenly at loggerheads.

The others smiled without speaking.

This was totally normal – Chen Lingxi always ran her mouth when drunk.

And no matter how composed Wang Chang’er usually was, being called an old grandpa was indeed too much to bear.

But was it appropriate for them to be so childish in front of the children?

Ming Jie glanced at the cats and found They didn’t have much reaction, only the blue and white cat was constantly…

Eh? What was He doing?

The blue and white cat turned to glare at Ming Jie, “What are you looking at, never seen someone take photos?”

After saying this, He perhaps felt it was impolite and might make Father dislike Him, so He added a cute “meow.”

Ming Jie thought it was too late, but photos, that’s right!

“Come on, let’s take a family photo.”

As soon as he said this, the others immediately agreed.

“Nephews and nieces, come over too.”

“And the big cats on the balcony, I’ve got your daddy right here.”

Ming Jie was drunk crazy, actually daring to threaten Demon God Baal – the tiger opposite could swat you to the edge of the universe with one paw!

Justin was on tenterhooks, quickly stopping Ming Jie from saying more.

At this moment, the big cat on the balcony had already looked over, His tiger eyes releasing terrifying pressure.

Even the snow leopard opened His eyes, His brilliant emerald eyes crystal clear in the moonlight.

Justin thought this was bad news.

Just then, Xiu Si said gently, “Baal, Agares, come over too.”

His words came at the perfect time, saving Justin from his torment!

Hearing this, the golden tiger indeed obediently came over.

The snow leopard also slowly walked over.

Twenty-four cats of all sizes gathered together! Oh no, there were also two little birds, two little butterflies, and a little cloud!

Wait, a cloud?

Justin’s eyes widened – he didn’t know he had a niece who looked like a cloud.

Xiu Si smiled and said, “There’s also an adopted daughter.”

As he spoke, he magically produced the Little Light Body in his palm.

The small light being was very polite, greeting the uncles and aunts as soon as She saw them.

“Hello uncles.”

“Hello aunties.”

She spoke with a baby voice, sounding even more adorable.

The uncles and aunts listening felt their hearts melting – She must be an angel!

How could Brother Xiu’s family have so many angels!!

The blue and white cat interrupted their reverie, “Find your positions, those who should stand stand, those who should tuck in their tails tuck them in, Botis don’t burrow into Father’s clothes, and Sitri, I saw you both.”

The Siamese cat and blue cat were awkwardly pulled out by the golden cat, but there was no time to be dejected – They still had to quickly claim good positions near Father!

They charged forward forcefully, unexpectedly bumping into the golden tiger.

When the tiger eyes lowered for an instant, even Sitri couldn’t help but tremble, obediently moving to one side.

As for Botis, He was caught by the tiger’s paw.

The blue and white cat saw this and cheered that Big Brother had done well, “Demons who don’t follow rules should be made into cat pancakes!”

The other cats who had been fidgeting heard this and didn’t dare to move rashly anymore – being made into a cat pancake in a family photo, how could they ever face other demons again, too embarrassing.

So They had no choice but to line up properly.

Seeing their situation, the six heroes exchanged smiles, all thinking of the same thing: how lively and wonderful this was.

Ye Qingyi glanced sideways at Xiu Si, suddenly realizing that even after they were gone, Brother Xiu wouldn’t be lonely, because he had so many wonderful children accompanying him.

Xiu Si, whether or not he had sensed her gaze, turned and said, “Aren’t They adorable?”

Ye Qingyi paused, then smiled and said, “Yes, They’re too adorable.”

After much chaos, the blue and white cat found a good angle, adjusted the parameters, left a clone opposite, and ran over himself.

“One, two, three!”

“Let’s try another pose, don’t be too stiff.”

“Big Brother and Second Brother, smile a bit?”

“Hey! One, two, three, good!”

After all the fuss, the gathering finally came to an end.

The people who were sleeping slept, and the cats who were sleeping slept too.

Xiu Si covered the people with blankets and carried the cats back to their cat beds.

In the dim light, he walked to the hall and found only his eldest and second cubs still awake.

The eldest had some kitties hanging on Him – They seemed to find sleeping near the eldest more comfortable and safer than in their cat beds.

So Xiu Si didn’t carry Them away.

He took out the family photo they had taken, lowered his eyes to look at it for a while, and said almost inaudibly, “Good night, children, and friends.”

The snow leopard beside him watched him and quietly reminded him of something.

Xiu Si paused, and to avoid disturbing Them, he communicated mentally with the snow leopard. “Have you found the coordinates of our original world?”

The snow leopard nodded.

Xiu Si was delighted internally, turned to look at his six sleeping friends, “Then… let’s tell them tomorrow.”

So, for now, we’ll stop here. Good night, and sweet dreams.

~Fin~