Redemption

"Aerion Targaryen, how would you feel about becoming my direct disciple?" The Eternal Heaven God Emperor inquired.

"If this honour had been bestowed upon me before I met my master, then I would have accepted it without much hesitation." Aerion shook his head. "But now, things have changed. I can't abandon my master the moment something better comes along."

"I see... however, it would not be seen that way. I firmly believe the Snow Song Realm King would be pleased with this arrangement."

Eternal Heaven God Emperor, even you would be a downgrade to my Master.

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor smiled. "I have a far better offer, one that suits your liking. You need not become a direct disciple of mine and abandon your master, instead... I will offer the hand of the Brahma Monarch Goddess! This arrangement would benefit both sides, I'm sure."

Aerion nodded. "You're right about that, Brahma Heaven God Emperor. I gladly accept."

Just as planned.

The Star and Moon God Emperors could not compare with the Eternal Heaven God Emperor and Brahma Heaven God Emperors so they did not offer anything and, instead, sat silently. Aerion expected as much. However one thing was unsettling, although the Star God Emperor is known to have two beautiful daughters, he did not speak of them.

Could the ceremony be his idea? Could it be that he is saving them for that moment or is it just the fact that the Star God Realm is inferior to the Brahma Monarch God Realm? No matter how low the chances, someone like the Star God Emperor should try at the very least.

Cang Shitian chuckled. "That is a match made in heaven, indeed! The charming and young heavenly genius with the most beautiful woman in the God Realm who is also the future of the Brahma Monarch God Realm. I could not think of anything better... congratulations, Brahma Heaven God Emperor."

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor smiled. "Why, thank you."

The Dragon Monarch certainly had something to say about the 'most beautiful woman in the God Realm'.

Someone forgetting about Shen Xi, eh?

"About that..." The Glazed Light Realm King spoke out. "Aerion Targaryen is already betrothed to my daughter, Shui Meiyin... they had developed feelings for each other during their battle on the Conferred God Stage. Knowing his limitless potential and their mutual feelings of love, I decided to set a date for their wedding. However, I thought it would be best to keep it a secret until the Conferred God Battle ended and he was crowned as the winner. Aerion himself accepted the arrangement some time ago."

Aerion glanced at the Brahma Heaven God Emperor and smiled. "That, I did... however, one should know that I already have five wives so having two more shouldn't change much. If the Brahma Heaven God Emperor and Glazed Light Realm King find the arrangement suitable, then I can simply marry both. This would easily settle the matter, right?"

Shui Qianfeng approvingly nodded. "I would agree with that."

The Brahma Heaven God Emperor seemed to be as calm as ever. "Fair enough, an arrangement like that would be acceptable."

"So it's settled then," Aerion smiled.

"Damn, this King who goes by the name Aerion Targaryen sure is living the perfect life. Princess Meiyin and the Brahma Monarch Goddess... one could only dream." A spectator stated.

"He has the qualifications, being the heavenly genius who shook the entire Primal Chaos Dimension. This isn't just a future God-Emperor, he's likely to surpass the Dragon Monarch and become the strongest profound practitioner in Primal Chaos once it's all said and done." A wise fellow replied. "He can have all the women his heart desires."

"Congratulations on your future marriage with the Goddess and Princess Meiyin, Aerion Targaryen. I'd like to ask you something, however. When you absorbed the lightning, the silver scales on your harm looked like dragon scales to this Dragon. Is this Dragon correct in that regard?"

Aerion nodded. "Indeed, you are. This King can use dragon scales at will, in truth, I have two types of scales."

He covered his right arm in crimson scales for a few moments. "I've only ever turned into a full dragon once and it was under special circumstances. Usually, I fight in a hybrid form of both."

"I see... a hybrid form, I have yet to see something like that before. Along with that, you have two different types of scales. It sounds intriguing... you truly are a special talent, Aerion Targaryen. Since you're part of the dragon race, would you be willing to come with this Dragon to the Dragon God Realm?"

"I'd certainly like to visit when the time is right."

"That is good to hear. Have this Dragon God Mark, with it you'll be able to walk freely in the Dragon God Realm when you do decide to make your way there."

Aerion caught the Dragon God Mark which had the appearance of shining jade shaped like a dragon. He stored it in his spatial ring. "I'm grateful to you for the brilliant gift, Dragon Monarch."

"It was the least I could do. There is another thing, however, but I'm unsure if you would accept it."

"And that is?"

"I've never had a son... this has been a regret of mine for quite some time. It is difficult for those of the dragon race to reproduce. Even after two hundred thousand years, this Dragon has yet to have an offspring. Knowing your connection with the dragon race and heavenly talent, I'd like to... adopt you as my son. Do you accept?"

Am I not getting too much? Shui Meiyin, the Brahma Monarch Goddess and now this!

Before the Eternal Heaven God Emperor could speak, Aerion stated his opinion on the matter. "This King only knows one father so I'll have to kindly reject this offer."

"I can understand that. Since you have the protection of the Brahma Monarch God Realm, this Dragon should not worry too much."

The news spread like wildfire across the Eastern Divine Region and, eventually, the rest of the God Realm. The emergence of a genius who could trigger and withstand nine rounds of heavenly tribulation lightning, the reveal of the heavenly genius who survived eleven rounds and how the God Emperors present at the Conferred God Stage tried to recruit him. The peerless beauty and future ruler of the Brahma Monarch God Realm, the Brahma Monarch Goddess along with the Glazed Light Realm King's extremely talented daughter were announced to be married to Aerion Targaryen, the heavenly genius himself!

Aerion prepared himself for the coming battle against Izanami. After becoming the Brahma Monarch Goddess' fiancé, he naturally didn't want to disappoint and come in second place. More importantly, he felt the need to redeem himself after that humiliating defeat. Aerion's rather prideful nature would not allow that to happen again.

Now, he stood on the Conferred God Stage, facing Izanami.

"You're doing quite well for yourself... hmph, Shui Meiyin and the Brahma Monarch Goddess are both prized treasures of the Eastern Divine Region and you just stole them both away."

"Is that a bad thing, Izanami?"

"I do not mind, it is in your nature to want more than you already have, after all. I cannot change that. However, you must promise me a small favour."

"And what may this favour be?"

Izanami smiled. "I'll tell you after those three thousand years come to pass."

"As long as it's reasonable, I'll see that it is done."

"I consider it to be something reasonable, I wouldn't ask for it otherwise. Now then, are you ready to lose?"

"No... I stepped on this stage to win!" Aerion announced, rather seriously.

"I expected no less from you."

"If Izanami Uchiha loses this match, there will be another battle to decide the true champion as she has yet to lose a battle. If Aerion Targaryen loses this match, he will be eliminated and Izanami Uchiha will be crowned champion of the Conferred God Battle!" Honourable Qu Hui announced.

"May the most worthy profound practitioner win!"

And with that, the battle started. Aerion activated his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

"I dare you to do the same thing to me again."

"As you wish, my dear husband." Izanami smiled.

The world changed as it had previously. The white sky and the glowing crimson moon remained the same from the last time. Aerion managed to will himself to fly and dodge the shards.

Kamui... bring forth my Divine Souls!

One by one, his Divine Souls emerged and gathered beside him. The Fire Dragon God, Primordial Azure Dragon, Phoenix, Golden Crow, White Tiger and Rotias himself. Rotias no longer had the form of a middle-aged man, however, his appearance was that of a massive pitch-black snake with shining white eyes.

"What, are you surprised?" Rotias remarked.

"Those eyes of yours look beautiful, I must say. They remind me of the purest of stars from the night sky." Aerion replied.

"Save that line for the Brahma Monarch Goddess." Rotias laughed.

"That sounds like a great idea, except for the fact that her eyes are golden, not white."

"Let's see... ah, my most beautiful Goddess, your golden, enchanting, eyes are more precious than the purest stars from the night sky." Rotias chuckled. "How about that?"

"Hmm, that might work. Anyway, there's something more important on the line right now."

"Ah yes, your pride."

"Divine Souls... lend me your strength!"

Aerion gathered the power of every one of them and channelled it into one massive fireball comprised of only Crimson Ghost Fire. He condensed the on-the-fly profound skill as much as he could so that it may explode on impact before releasing it.

"This should be enough... hmph, GO FORTH, WORLD DESTROYING FIREBALL!"

The incoming shards were all incinerated the moment they touched the frightening ball of fire. It was sent in the direction of the moon and once the two made contact, a huge explosion occurred.

BOOOOM.

Aerion saw the crimson moon explode and burn away into nothing. It was one of the most satisfying things he had ever witness in his life... the seemingly indestructible crimson moon was destroyed completely!

Aerion found himself back on the Conferred God Stage.

"Ah... you broke free so soon?" Izanami was rather shocked.

"Don't ever underestimate this King's ability to adapt." Aerion instantly froze Izanami and dropped her out of bounds. "Out of bounds, you go, my dear wife. Hahaha..."

Afterwards, he thawed the ice and helped her up.

"How noble of you," Izanami remarked as she embraced him. Then they kissed for a few seconds before Aerion backed away.

"Are you forgetting yourself? This is the Conferred God Stage..."

"Hmph, it was just a kiss."

Qu Hui sighed, he had been put through countless difficult situations because of this young man from the very start. Even the previous match had been warped into a blatant training session. "Izanami Uchiha is out of bounds and so, Aerion Targaryen has emerged as the victor. They will be given one Time Wheel Pearl each, their seventh, in preparation for the next match which will commence tomorrow and decide the true champion."

"You'll win again, I'm sure." Izanami walked away. "I'll see you tomorrow."

"Alright." Aerion nodded.

~The Finals~

"I concede," Izanami announced before the match even started.

Aerion chuckled. "Not even going to give it a second try?"

"It's pointless, you have already learned how to break it."

"Are you sure? This is the Final Match of the Conferred God Battle..."

"I'm sure."

"Alright then... Izanami Uchiha has conceded. This means that Aerion Targaryen has redeemed himself and risen back to the very top! Henceforth, Aerion Targaryen will be crowned as the champion of this Conferred God Battle and Profound God Convention!"

Aerion smiled as he looked at the crowd.

There weren't any doubts about my position as number one, were there? Hmph, how quickly those fools turn around and switch sides.

"With first place comes the special privilege of choosing a profound art to learn from any one of the four King Realms! Aerion Targaryen, the champion of this Profound God Convention, have you thought of the profound art you wish to learn or do you need some time to decide?"

Aerion shook his head. "I know exactly what I want."

"Ah, that is good. Then state which profound art you wish to learn."