Chapter 165 - Returning to the Divine Realm

"My husband~," Enis and Suōshā both hurried over to me. "Sorry to keep you waiting so long," I said, pulling them into my arms for comfort. "No, no, it's only been a few hours for us. You were the one stuck on that planet for two whole years," Enis said, stroking my cheek. "I'm sorry, husband. It was my willfulness that put you through this ordeal. I won't force you again," Suōshā said guiltily. "It's fine. I ended up saving some poor souls in the process—kind of a happy accident," I laughed, ruffling her hair."Ahem, congratulations on your return," the Yingxian God Master interjected into the awkward atmosphere. "My apologies~ Reporting to the Yingxian God Master, this junior has completed the task and returned. Please evaluate my performance," I quickly ended the intimacy and bowed in response."Though I don't entirely agree with some of your methods, you did manage to restore righteousness to that planet. However, forcibly twisting cause and effect like this will inevitably plant seeds of disaster for the future," the Yingxian God Master sighed. "Forgive me, God Master. This junior was eager for results and resorted to such means, but over these two years I did my best to reform the world and give it new life. Please forgive me," I replied sheepishly."Do you know why the girls you saved fell into that demonic pit? Let me show you," the Yingxian God Master said, conjuring the Mirror of Past Lives. In the massive glazed round mirror before us played Kui Yi's previous life—she had been a sharp-tongued, heartless noblewoman who constantly tormented her household servants and wantonly engaged in human trafficking. This life was her karmic retribution, yet I had hastily rescued her without knowing the full story, leaving her creditors with nowhere to seek justice. Those connected to Finilong whom I killed had been lonely, exploited laborers sold into servitude in their past lives. This world had been cycling through cause and effect, but I had forcibly shattered it. Seeing this, my emotions grew complicated, and I hung my head in shame."All joy and suffering have prior causes. If we gods forcibly alter karma, it only makes the accumulation of karmic debt even more insoluble. You gave those due for retribution comfortable lives, while those seeking repayment had even their souls shattered by you—this karma can never be resolved," the Yingxian God Master enlightened me. "This junior is so ashamed he has no face to show. Please punish me as you see fit, God Master," I said, bowing my head in readiness."My husband," Enis looked worriedly at the Yingxian God Master. "This all started because of me. If there's blame, direct it at me. My husband was merely an unwitting do-gooder," Suōshā pleaded on my behalf."Hehe, don't think of this old woman as some heartless demon. I only wanted him to understand the cycle of cause and effect," the Yingxian God Master said with a wave of her hand. A beam of divine light shot toward the distant Guangyue Planet, restoring all the souls I had destroyed and sending them back into reincarnation. "As expected of the God Master—far more thorough than I. This junior knows he's not cut out to be a god~," I said gratefully as I watched the ruined souls fully restored."You're not without merit. This old woman saw all your efforts over these two years. The ignorant are innocent, and your intentions were kind. Once you're more familiar with karmic relationships, you'll surely become an even better god. Alright, that's the conclusion. This old woman decides to recognize you as an Interstellar Seed and will fully support you and yours," the Yingxian God Master said with a smile."I'm so grateful~ Thank you for your tolerance and magnanimity. This junior will study cause and effect more deeply from now on and avoid rash actions," I said, bowing repeatedly in thanks. "Thank you for this God Master's support. Allow this humble woman to bow in my husband's stead," Enis happily returned the courtesy. "No need for formalities. These two companions of yours are flawless—you're a lucky one, lad," the Yingxian God Master laughed in reply. "Uh... haha..." I scratched my head awkwardly and laughed along.