"Have you all arrived?"
"Master, why did you summon us here this time? Has something happened?"
"I'm not sure, but given the recent commotion in the Tai Xuan Realm, something must be going on. Perhaps it’s related to the Patriarch?"
"Most likely. In the Tai Xuan Realm, no one else but our master would have the capability."
"Still, it’s odd that Master had the Tianji Pavilion send for us without explaining the reason."
Chen Yunxuan and the other four had all received summons from the Tianji Pavilion, gathering them at the same location.
Yet, none of them could quite figure out why Chen Chang'an had called them together.
However, an uneasy feeling lingered in their hearts. After all, if it weren’t something significant, Chen Chang'an wouldn’t have done this.
They didn’t have to wait long. Just a day after assembling, Chen Chang'an appeared in their sight, accompanied by Da Huang.
"Patriarch."
"Master."
"Master."
"Chang'an Gege."
Seeing Chen Chang'an, their excitement was palpable. Though their last parting hadn’t been long ago, every reunion with him stirred uncontrollable joy in their hearts.
Chen Chang'an nodded at them with a smile. "You must be curious why I called you all here, right?"
"Patriarch, is there something you need us to do?" Chen Yunxuan asked.
"No. I just wanted to say goodbye."
"I’m leaving."
Leaving?
At these words, Chen Yunxuan and the others paled. They never expected that Chen Chang'an had summoned them for a farewell.
They weren’t fools—his departure couldn’t just mean a temporary separation, as they’d already been apart before.
There was only one possibility: Chen Chang'an… was ascending to the Upper Realm!
"Master, you… are ascending so soon? The Heavenly Rankings will conclude in less than ten years. By then, I…" Gu Xian'er gazed at him with reluctance.
The others shared her sorrow, though they struggled to contain their emotions.
"Partings are inevitable. With your talents, it won’t be long before you ascend as well."
"Perhaps we’ll meet again someday."
"Don’t be so sad. I’m leaving, not dying," Chen Chang'an said with a chuckle.
Even so, the thought of this world no longer having Chen Chang'an in it was unbearable for them.
"Before I go, aside from seeing you and bidding farewell, there are some things I need to explain."
Chen Chang'an briefly outlined the matters of the Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Rankings, as well as some information about the Zhou Family.
Chen Yunxuan and the others were stunned. They hadn’t realized that the so-called "Heavenly Dao" was merely a powerful family from the Primordial Immortal Domain.
At that level, one could control an entire minor world—and possibly more than one.
"The Zhou Family assured me that the cultivation techniques and martial skills they gifted you are flawless."
"So if you wish to practice them, do so without worry."
"As for their recruitment, the choice is yours. Don’t let my influence sway you."
"Do as you wish. Be true to yourselves."
"The right to choose will always belong to you."
Chen Yunxuan and the others were still digesting this revelation. As for their future decisions, none had a clear answer yet.
"Master, when… will you leave?" Ye Zhiqiu asked, his voice thick with reluctance.
"Anytime."
Anytime?
Did that mean Chen Chang'an could depart at any moment?
"Master, how vast is the Primordial Immortal Domain?"
"If I ascend, how can I find you?"
Gu Xian'er had only one thought: wherever Chen Chang'an went, she would follow. Once she found him, she would stay by his side as his attendant and never leave again.
"Waaah!"
"Chang'an Gege, I haven’t even married you yet! How can you just run away?"
"Are you trying to escape the wedding?" Gu Fengyao wiped her tears, her gaze filled with resentment.
Escape the wedding?
Hearing those words, Chen Chang'an thought of his master, Mu Yunyao. He wondered if she had returned to the Mu Family and whether she’d faced any punishment.
Looking at Gu Fengyao, he smiled. "Silly girl, don’t take the engagement too seriously."
"You don’t need to feel burdened. If you still wish to marry me, we’ll discuss it in the Primordial Immortal Domain."
"But if you meet someone you truly love, forget about our engagement."
Truthfully, Chen Chang'an hadn’t felt much about the engagement with Gu Fengyao. While he cared for her, it wasn’t deep affection, let alone love.
There was no need to bind her to him because of it.
"No!"
"I will marry you!"
"I don’t care—you’re my fiancé, and you have to marry me!" Gu Fengyao declared stubbornly.
"Alright." Chen Chang'an didn’t argue, simply nodding with a smile.
After chatting a while longer, Chen Chang'an lifted his gaze to the sky.
"It’s time to go."
He knew his window was narrow—he had to leave before the Wang Family arrived in the Tai Xuan Realm.
"Master, must you leave so soon?"
"Patriarch, can’t you stay a few more days?"
"Master…"
Chen Chang'an understood their reluctance, but whether he left now or later, the outcome was the same. He shook his head gently.
"Da Huang!"
He tossed the mysterious crystal-like object he’d obtained from the Beast God Continent to Da Huang, who swallowed it whole.
The object transformed into pure energy within Da Huang’s body.
Roar!
In the next moment, Da Huang revealed his true form—a Qilin!
Even Chen Yunxuan and the others had never seen Da Huang’s true body. Though Gu Xian'er and Gu Fengyao had been in the Beast God Continent, they’d remained in Beast God City and never ventured into the Beast God Mountains.
As Da Huang’s cultivation broke through, the rift in the sky reappeared.
"That rift… It appeared twice before."
"Could this be ascension?"
"Then who were the two who ascended earlier?"
Chen Yunxuan and the others were astounded. They hadn’t realized the rift was a sign of ascension.
"Da Huang!"
"Let’s go!"
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
transmigrates into the world as the sect master of the Heavenly Yan Sect, which is on the verge of being wiped out. He binds a system that grants him cultivation power based on the number of disciples he has: for each disciple, he automatically gains a year's worth of cultivation every single day! Take one disciple: every day he gains 1 year of cultivation power. While others struggle through a year of bitter training, he gets the same just by sleeping through a single night. Take ten disciples: every day he gains 10 years of cultivation power. Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul—he breezes through all bottlenecks without lifting a finger. Take one hundred disciples: every day he gains 100 years of cultivation power. Even a Soul Transformation Venerable before him can’t survive a single blow. Take ten thousand disciples: every day he gains 10,000 years of cultivation power! With a wave of his hand, he topples empires. With a single step, he crushes the sacred grounds of the universe. ... While others fight tooth and nail for secret techniques, Lin Yan casually hands out Nascent Soul-level cultivation manuals as beginner textbooks. While others strain to find talented recruits, Lin Yan opens his doors to anyone—so long as they’re human. In just three short years, the Heavenly Yan Sect went from a backwater sect made up of three crumbling huts to a sacred land that every cultivator under heaven would kill to enter. ... One day, otherworldly demon gods invade, with a million demon soldiers pressing down upon the realm. Lin Yan, yawning, rises from his lounge chair and glances at the system panel: [Current Disciples: 1.28 million] [Daily Cultivation Increase: 1.28 million years] He waves his hand casually, and the countless demon soldiers are reduced to ashes in an instant. “So noisy… interrupting my fishing.”
