Whoosh—
Ye Chen returned from outside, appearing directly in the main hall of the Chaos Heavenly Mansion.
Within the grand and imposing main hall of the Heavenly Mansion, a dense crowd of figures had long since gathered. Not only were his wives and children present, along with his parents and friends, but another peerlessly beautiful figure stood there as well.
So familiar, so gentle and jade-like, just as always.
It was a girl who appeared to be in her sixteenth year, with raven-black hair cascading like a waterfall, standing tall and graceful. Her beauty was in no way inferior to Zhao Jingruo, Chen'er, Yu Qing, and the others, yet she possessed an added touch of charming liveliness. In her arms was a warm, soft white little beast.
Ruoxi!
Yiyi!
They had finally emerged from seclusion.
As if sensing something, Ruoxi, who had been chatting and smiling lightly with others, suddenly paused. The moment she turned her head, she saw Ye Chen's appearance.
Even though Ye Chen had now ascended to the Eternal Sovereign realm, perfected and flawless, different from his former self, that familiar feeling still allowed her to recognize him instantly. She called out softly, "Brother," and flew into his embrace like a young swallow returning to its nest, hugging her brother tightly, filled with joy.
His little sister from their previous life, who had depended on him for survival. Even now, with her power greatly increased, she remained deeply attached to Ye Chen.
After all, the bond forged over so many years could not be severed.
Yiyi also unceremoniously perched on Ye Chen's shoulder, opening her pitch-black eyes, looking utterly playful and adorable, and kept nuzzling his cheek: "Yiyiyaya, Little Moon—"
"Hahaha—"
Ye Chen was overjoyed. Seeing the people and little beast closest to him appear, the weight in his heart instantly scattered.
He hugged his little sister and Yiyi tightly.
"Indeed, Xi'er, you really might be that one's daughter." At close range, Ye Chen sensed the vast power within Ruoxi's body, which was in no way inferior to that of an Ancient Monarch, along with the terrifying, endlessly flowing bloodline power. He knew then that Ruoxi was most likely the offspring of that most ancient existence.
And all the signs had long pointed to it.
Ruoxi also seemed to know the truth. Hugging her brother tightly as she always had, she smiled through tears: "No matter who I am, I am still the little sister you love and cherish most, your dearest little sister."
"That's true." Ye Chen laughed heartily, ruffling his little sister Ruoxi's soft, fine hair.
"Yiyiyaya—"
Yiyi also rushed forward, continuously nuzzling Ye Chen.
Ye Chen also rubbed Yiyi's little head, similarly sensing that Yiyi had grown much stronger. He was reminded of how extraordinary Yiyi's origins were—she hailed from a forbidden, heaven-defying race of the Chaos Sea.
After many years in seclusion, both had reached the Ancient Monarch level. Moreover, judging by the dormant might within their bodies, they were definitely stronger than ordinary Ancient Monarchs.
Without a doubt, this was a tremendous boon for the Chaos Heavenly Mansion, elevating its overall strength to a new level.
"Auntie, Yiyi—"
A milky, childish voice sounded. Little Junlin came toddling over.
Hundreds of years had passed, yet Little Junlin remained in his infantile state, just as before.
On one hand, this was because Little Junlin had spent some time sealed away. It was also due to his own constitution—he was a Chaos True Dragon, comparable to the Primal Dragon.
Ye Chen worried that this potential might pose too great a danger to Little Junlin, that he might not be able to adapt. Therefore, Ye Chen often applied seals, allowing Little Junlin to gradually acclimate to the vast power brought by this terrifying potential over the long years.
On the other hand, True Dragons generally had very long childhoods, let alone the Chaos True Dragon, the pinnacle among True Dragons. A childhood lasting thousands or even tens of thousands of years was not excessive.
Thus, Little Junlin currently still appeared to be four or five years old, though he was, of course, very intelligent.
Naturally, given Little Junlin's potential, even though he spent most of his time in slumber, he had long since become a Great Power.
Moreover, quasi-Sovereign-level divine energy was still sealed within his body.
In a sense, he was far more heaven-defying than many Imperial Sons and Daughters or offspring of the Immortal Dao.
Ruoxi hurriedly picked up Little Junlin, very fond of this playful and adorable nephew, and gave him several kisses. Yiyi was also quite affectionate, hugging Little Junlin. The two little ones looked utterly adorable.
Ye Chen's gaze swept over his joyful and harmonious loved ones—his parents, his wives and children, his relatives, his friends...
Suddenly, he felt deeply content.
Having them was everything to him.
"Yue, are you alright?"
Yi Wu and the other wives and children stepped forward, concerned about his recent state of madness.
In their memory, Ye Chen had always been steady and composed, rarely so frenzied.
"Don't worry, I'm fine, perfectly fine."
Seeing the clarity in his eyes, everyone finally relaxed.
Looking at his loved ones, Ye Chen felt incomparably satisfied at this moment. He said softly, "I'm sorry, everyone, for making you worry and wait so long. I couldn't return that day. Starting now, let's officially return to the Lower Realm."
"Agreed!"
His loved ones smiled.
After waiting for over a century, were they finally going to return?
Many were filled with anticipation.
After all, most of them had ascended from the Lower Realm.
On this day, Ye Chen requested the Sovereign of Formlessness to personally take action and force open the path from the Upper Realm of the Myriad Heavens and Domains to the Lower Realm.
"The Myriad Heavens and Worlds are extraordinary. I suspect that after the Great Mythical Destruction, some of the Alien Race did not perish completely and remain hidden within the Myriad Heavens and Worlds. Among them are some extremely fearsome Alien Race supreme powerhouses. So, you must all be extra careful on this journey."
The Sovereign of Formlessness cautioned.
Ye Chen acknowledged this, but he also possessed sufficient confidence and was utterly unafraid.
"Open!"
A great shout!
A Supreme One taking action was no ordinary feat. He directly tore open the barrier between the two realms.
The Heavenly Dao rules automatically parted to either side, exerting immense force to open a passage to the Lower Realm.
Amidst rumbling booms and accompanied by dazzlingly brilliant radiance, a special path was blasted open.
The myriad Daos of the heavens seemed to wail. The Heavenly Dao trembled, and a force that sought to heal the passageway emerged.
This was the work of the Pangu Universe's cosmic origin, consciously blocking the connection between the Upper and Lower Realms to protect the Lower Realm.
Only a human Supreme One like the Sovereign of Formlessness possessed such mighty power to blast it open. Even if an Emperor were to act, it would be difficult to force it open.
Boom—
The Sovereign of Formlessness stood firm, throwing a punch. Supreme, peerless might rippled out, and Supreme Emperor Principles bloomed, propping up the passageway, preventing it from closing immediately.
"You must hurry. Although I can open the passage between the two realms, it indirectly consumes a certain amount of cosmic origin. It cannot remain open for long." The Sovereign of Formlessness said solemnly.
"Agreed!"
Ye Chen looked back, his gaze sweeping over his beloved wives—the Goddess, Chen'er, Yi Wu, Yu Qing, A Beinu—and also seeing his children—Yaya, Qianxun, Chenxi, Little Junlin—as well as friends like the Peacock King and the War King.
Further away, the many powerhouses belonging to the Chaos Heavenly Mansion stood at the horizon, all watching this place with tense anticipation.
He could faintly sense the concerned gazes from his parents in this life...
Ye Chen's eyes trembled slightly, then quickly grew firm. He said softly, "The time has come. Let's go!"
"Agreed!"
The crowd responded!
As the Supreme One blasted open the passage, Ye Chen and the others, already prepared, directly entered the passageway, heading for the Lower Realm.
"Myriad Heavens and Worlds, I have returned!"
The passage vanished, leaving behind only a faint, ethereal voice echoing between heaven and earth.