Becoming Great Emperor by Playing Game

"Baby, what happened to you?"

"Why didn’t you come to the office today?"

"I heard from the boss that you got in a car accident?!"

"Wait, I just took a half-day off, I’m rushing to the hospital now, which ward are you in, are you okay?"

The latest message was sent just a minute ago.

Chen Lan immediately replied, "I went home, nothing serious."

Li Lili instantly replied, "Thank heavens, baby, as long as you’re okay, I’m coming to your place now."

Li Lili had already met Chen Lan’s parents, and Chen Lan had also met Li Lili’s parents, both sides were very satisfied.

Furthermore, Li Lili worked at the same company as Chen Lan, they saw each other every day, and it was Li Lili who pursued Chen Lan, after all, a young and handsome manager earning a million a year is an ideal type for many girls.

Turning off his phone, Chen Lan looked at Chen Qingfeng: "Father, why is my current girlfriend my former wife?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingfeng smiled and said, "In the multiverse, many things are the same, the people you met in other worlds, you might know them here too, just in different roles."

Chen Lan was stunned, the memories in his mind shocked him greatly. His boss looked exactly like the Tao Tian Demon Venerable, and his former subordinate had become the company president here.

His former teacher was still Yan Yu, and his ex-girlfriend turned out to be Gu Ying, who broke up with him to go abroad, it had been four years since they last met.

The one he occasionally saw delivering takeout was Emperor Luo Tianlong, and the owner of the coffee shop below the company looked exactly like Yang Jian, so many familiar faces, but in this world, they had different identities!

A perfect timeline, isn’t it too perfect?

"This is the one perfect timeline, here, your life is the most perfect, without any regrets," Chen Qingfeng said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Chen Lan turned to look at the family photo, with both parents present, it truly was a perfect timeline.

It was like being in a dream, he didn’t want to wake up, wanting to sleep like this forever and ever.

Ding-dong——

At that moment, the doorbell rang, and Chen Qingfeng went to open the door.

Thunk thunk——

A young girl hurriedly ran in from outside, and the moment she saw Chen Lan, she rushed into his arms, hugging him tightly, her voice slightly choked as she said, "You’re okay, that’s really great."

"You scared me, I was really afraid something happened to you."

Looking down at the girl in his arms, Chen Lan reached out to stroke her head, seeing Li Lili again, it truly felt like a dream.

"Lili’s here, then stay for dinner tonight, Uncle’s going to buy groceries and make you a hotpot, I know it’s your favorite," Chen Qingfeng said with a smile.

"Yay, thanks, Uncle."

Chen Qingfeng went out, leaving only Chen Lan and Li Lili.

"Tell me, what happened today, I was worried sick."

Looking at the girl in his arms who was worried about him, with tears in her eyes, Chen Lan smiled gently without saying anything, just kept gazing at Li Lili.

How could one not want to stay?

"I want to go for a walk, will you come with me?" Chen Lan asked with a smile.

"Mm."

...

Walking hand in hand on the street, Chen Lan looked at the surrounding shops, hearing the vendors’ cries, children’s laughter, and people’s joyous conversations, feeling warmth.

Such a beautiful world, not seen for who knows how long, no worries about cultivation, no fear of foreign invasions, or demon beasts intruding.

The two strolled the street, snacking, and sat in a milk tea shop discussing past relationships or recent fun stories, seemingly having endless topics, chatting and laughing, a perfect couple envied by others.

As time slowly passed, Chen Lan called Luo Tao, telling him to come over for hotpot after work, not the old place.

Luo Tao readily agreed.

Afterwards, Chen Lan held Li Lili’s hand and headed home, looking at the setting sun, he smiled softly, "The world is so wonderful."

"Yes, with you here, everything feels wonderful."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lan’s heart trembled, he gave a self-deprecating smile.

The world was great, but he didn’t belong here, there were still people waiting for him to save over there.

His pace was slow, as if narrating Chen Lan’s reluctance, until it was dark, and they reached the doorstep.

Opening the door, Chen Lan heard Luo Tao’s voice.

"Auntie, let me carry this, you should rest."

"Oh, Little Tao, how is that proper, you’re a guest."

"Don’t mention it, Chen Lan and I are old friends, his mom is my mom, you can treat me like your son."

Luo Tao was helping Mrs. Chen to carry dishes from the kitchen, and when he came out and saw Chen Lan, he paused, put down the dish in his hands, and walked straight over, slapping Chen Lan on the shoulder: "Looking good, no issues at all, I heard about your fame at the hospital."

"You’re hitting so hard, aren’t you afraid of losing a dad?"

"Get lost, you’re as lively as ever, obviously fine, besides..." Luo Tao glanced at Chen Qingfeng watching TV in the living room, leaned in and whispered, "I’m actually your dad, you rascal."

Seeing Luo Tao still the same, Chen Lan couldn’t help but laugh.

"Alright, you two, wash your hands and eat," Li Lili called from the kitchen.

She had already gone in to help after entering.

"Listen to Sister-in-law," Luo Tao grinned and ran into the kitchen to wash his hands.

Looking at everything in front of him, Chen Lan felt a little lost. His best friend was by his side, his parents were there, and his lover too. Does he really have to go back?

At this moment, he was truly wavering.

...

Everyone sat down and began eating.

"Nothing else to say, let’s just cheers first. It’s truly great that Chen Lan is alright!" Luo Tao raised a cup filled with cola.

"Right, it’s truly wonderful that everything is fine. As soon as I heard the good news, I rushed back." Mrs. Chen raised her cup.

Chen Qingfeng smiled slightly, said nothing, and raised his cup.

"I was really worried today, but it’s truly great that everything is alright." Li Lili said, smiling and raising her cup.

Looking at the four cups, Chen Lan smiled and raised his cup.

Bang—

The five cups clinked together, and they drank in one go.

As the hotpot boiled, everyone started picking out food. Luo Tao accidentally burned his mouth, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

For a moment, laughter and joy echoed continuously, and Chen Lan gradually blended into the atmosphere, as if he were back before the game descended!

After dinner, it was already nine o’clock. Li Lili wanted to stay with Chen Lan overnight but was refused by him, and he sent her back home.

When he returned home, his parents had already cleaned up the leftovers. It was a bit quiet, making him nostalgic for a moment.

His mom was washing dishes in the kitchen, while Chen Qingfeng was smoking on the balcony, and Chen Lan walked over.

"So, do you still want to go back?"

Chen Lan stepped onto the balcony, hands resting on the railing, looking at the myriad lights outside, recalling today’s experiences. It’s so beautiful, so perfect!

But!

On the other side are his brothers, dear friends, and clansmen waiting for him to save them. How could he enjoy himself alone here? He is not a selfless person, but neither is he selfish. Those people are still waiting for him; he is the Demon Emperor, so how could he abandon his clansmen, abandon them!

"Go back!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingfeng’s body trembled, looking at Chen Lan with some surprise, then showing a look of understanding, he smiled slightly: "I didn’t expect you to resist temptation, it’s the most perfect timeline, very few can find this timeline, it’s almost impossible for anyone to resist it, you’ve impressed me."

"But this is what I expected. If you can’t even resist this, how could you cultivate, step onto that path, and become invincible?"

If Chen Lan gets lost in this perfect timeline and doesn’t go back, he would actually be very disappointed.

It’s undeniable that Chen Lan was able to resist the most perfect life and chose to go back, which makes him admire.

"Crush the Time Stone and go back."

"If I leave, what will happen to the original Chen Lan?"

"He didn’t die; your arrival caused the timeline to become chaotic. Once you leave, he can wake up and continue to live carefree and safely."

Originally, it was his arrival that caused the car accident to happen; otherwise, the original would not have been in a car accident.

Chen Lan took out the Time Stone, looking at the stone in his hand, undecided.

"Wait."

He suddenly turned back, looking at his mom busy in the kitchen.

"Go ahead, you’ve waited so long, child."

Chen Lan’s heart trembled, he nodded silently, and walked towards the kitchen.

Mrs. Chen, who was washing dishes in the kitchen, seemed to sense someone approaching, turned her head and saw Chen Lan, and instantly smiled: "Son, what’s up?"

Suddenly, Chen Lan opened his arms wide and hugged his mom. He said nothing, just hugged her tightly.

This sudden scene left Mrs. Chen a bit bewildered. She instinctively dried her hands and hugged Chen Lan back, worriedly asking: "What’s wrong, son, did something happen?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to hug you. Today I was very scared, scared that I wouldn’t be able to see you again."

"Silly child, how can you say such nonsense. Aren’t you perfectly fine now?"

"Yeah, let me hug you a bit longer."

No one knows how long it was before Chen Lan let go. Mrs. Chen saw Chen Lan’s eyes were red, she was taken aback: "Son, why are you crying?"

"Mom, if your son had something very important and had to leave, would you blame me?"

"Of course not, but mom would miss you. Just remember to come see me."

"Are you going to leave?"

"No, just saying."

Chen Lan smiled slightly and hugged his mom again: "Mom, I love you."

"I love you too, baby."

...

Late at night.

Chen Lan stood in the living room, looking at the family portrait on the wall, holding the Time Stone in his hand, and smiled faintly: "Goodbye, perfect time."

He looked towards his parents’ room again: "Goodbye, mom, we will meet again."

With a forceful toss of the Time Stone, a white light flashed, enveloping him, and instantly his vision went dark!

Chen Qingfeng walked out from the room, looked at Chen Lan lying on the ground, and smiled slightly.

"Giving up the most perfect timeline to go back, after this, your Path of Invincibility will advance by leaps and bounds."