Chapter 103: Beauty Arrives

Father and daughter, Chen Changsheng and his child, did not remain in the imperial dynasty; instead, they returned to Qingshui Town to continue their secluded life. Their days flowed peacefully, undisturbed by the outside world. It had been three full years since they settled here, and they had long grown accustomed to this reclusive existence.

On this day, Chen Changsheng sat in front of their wooden cabin, basking comfortably in the sunlight, while Die’er, dressed in her butterfly dress, nestled sweetly at his side. Sitting together in front of the house to soak up the sun had become a cherished habit over the past three years.

Chen Changsheng gazed into the distance, his eyes dreamy, murmuring to himself, “So many days have passed, I wonder how Donggong Qianxue and the others are faring with their preparations? That Dantai Wushuang from the Sacred Realm—who would have thought she possessed such cunning? She quietly set up such a grand scheme without anyone noticing. And those thirty-four Holy Nations, receiving such a tremendous favor—even if they are reluctant to act, they would feel too embarrassed to refuse.”

“Daddy, have you noticed how beautiful Dantai Wushuang is? She suits you very well,” Die’er remarked, her attention always straying from the ordinary.

Chen Changsheng paused, then smiled helplessly. “Die’er, what are you thinking? Your father is just an ordinary man, while she is a formidable figure from the Sacred Realm, riding her snow-white beast and soaring high above. She’s truly extraordinary, nothing like me... Die’er!”

“Die’er’s here!” she chirped, straightening her little chest with earnest seriousness.

“Let me ask you a serious question, and you must answer truthfully. Do you envy those immortals who soar above the world?” he asked.

Die’er was taken aback, a strange expression flickering across her face, but she nodded seriously. “Daddy, I really do envy them.”

Chen Changsheng sighed softly. “Die’er, in this life, I can’t help you become one of those immortals who rise above all. Your envy is futile.” As he spoke, he cursed inwardly, blaming that wretched system; if only it had guided him from the start, he too could have soared among the immortals.

“I understand!” Die’er replied, sitting obediently beside him, legs pressed together as she nodded.

“Good girl!” Chen Changsheng fondly ruffled her hair, smiling with satisfaction. “But rest assured, Die’er, one day I will find the Gate of the Void in the Sacred Realm and take you through it into the Realm of Gods. We’ll find a way to achieve immortality.

Thus, we’ll possess endless lifespans, far surpassing those lofty immortals in both stature and prestige.”

“Mm.” Die’er’s pure eyes sparkled as she gazed at her father. “Daddy, I believe in you. You can do it—you’re so remarkable.”

“Of course!” Chen Changsheng laughed heartily, boasting, “Even though I’m just a mortal and know nothing of cultivation, in other ways, I far outshine them.”

Die’er nodded in agreement.

Speaking of the Gate of the Void, Chen Changsheng turned to ask the Blood Demon Ancestor, “Old Demon, have you remembered where the Gate of the Void is located in the Sacred Realm?”

“Not yet,” came the Blood Demon Ancestor’s voice from Die’er’s necklace. “But rest assured, Young Master Chen, my memory is recovering well. One day, it will be fully restored.”

“My concern is, when Tianwu sent you into the Gate of the Void, you were in a state of slumber, and your memories were sealed. Even if they are all unlocked, you may still not recall the exact location of the gate.”

“Young Master Chen, don’t worry. Once my memory is fully restored, I will certainly find that Gate of the Void,” the Blood Demon Ancestor replied. “But you must understand, searching for the gate is not the main priority right now. The real issue is to uncover why, in the Realm of Gods, Tianwu, who had no enmity with me, secretly plotted against me and then sent me to this barren place, the Yinxue Realm. What is her true purpose? Moreover, now that we know the Yinxue Realm is a fragment of the Primordial World, what other secrets might be hidden here?”

“Indeed,” Chen Changsheng sighed. “Now the Divine Phoenix bloodline, the ancient Dragon bloodline, the true body of the Sword of All Beings, the true form of the Demon-Slaying Sword, and the resurrected Emperor of the Primordial Zither have all appeared. It is truly frightening to consider; I believe there are still many secrets here in the Yinxue Realm.”

His eyes narrowed, gaze growing distant and profound. “Old Demon, for some reason, I have a strong intuition that all the secrets of the Yinxue Realm are buried in the Sacred Realm.”

“Young Master Chen, you have that intuition too? As it happens, so do I,” the Blood Demon Ancestor exclaimed with excitement. “That’s why I’m so eager for this journey into the Sacred Realm.”

“Old Demon, uncovering the secrets of the Yinxue Realm is your concern. I care only about the Gate of the Void,” Chen Changsheng said calmly.

“Of course, of course,” the Blood Demon Ancestor replied.

Just then, several figures appeared before Chen Changsheng and his daughter. They were Donggong Qianxue, Mu Wanqing, Bing Muer, Nalan Ruoshui, and Huangfu Meng.

This time, Hua Lao, Baili Song, and Nangong Ba had not accompanied them.

“Five Blossoms…” Chen Changsheng smiled serenely at the sight of these five radiant women, feeling a gentle warmth in his heart. “It’s been days since I last saw these five blossoms…”

“Greetings, Young Master Chen!” Donggong Qianxue, Mu Wanqing, Bing Muer, Nalan Ruoshui, and Huangfu Meng each smiled with delight as they approached the father and daughter.

“Princess Qianxue, Miss Mu, and the others—these are the ones you invited to help you attack the Baidan Holy Nation, correct?” Chen Changsheng stroked his chin and asked with a gentle smile.

“Yes,” Donggong Qianxue replied with a nod. “That feast you treated us to, with its divine medicines, granted us tremendous blessings and greatly increased our strength. Now, it’s time for those gifts to be put to use.”

Her words prompted everyone to reflect inwardly. That miraculous hotpot Chen Changsheng had prepared had bestowed them with unimaginable fortune, all as preparation for this great battle. Truly, Young Master Chen comprehends everything in this world—what wisdom and cultivation must he possess to be so thorough and flawless?

Ah, to be a chess piece in the hands of such a grand master is a blessing beyond compare!

“And the other thirty-four Holy Nations—have you already reached an agreement with them?” Chen Changsheng asked.

Donggong Qianxue nodded, “Yes, all have been contacted. Each Holy Nation has sent many top experts to assist our Spring and Autumn Holy Nation. At the moment, the experts from all the major Holy Nations are gathered in the imperial dynasty, awaiting departure.”