Who would have thought that the seemingly ordinary Empress of the Demon Race on the Xuan Tian Continent, after her ascension, would truly ascend like a phoenix and become a ruler of a ninth-level great world. Her smooth progression was even more astonishing than that of herself and Ye Yun. Under such circumstances, if Ye Yun had shared anything with her that night, the Demon God Realm would have undoubtedly been within her grasp.
Alas, such hypotheticals do not exist. Ye Yun looked at Xing Wu, saying with great dejection, "Wife, you could have directly gotten angry, why did you have to ask me a question?" Isn't what she asked a classic question that leads to death?
Xing Wu, however, was unfazed and smiled charmingly. "I was just curious. She has indeed undergone a world-shattering change compared to before." It is often said that a person's demeanor is largely determined by their environment. Hong Ling's current position has greatly altered her aura, and she now possesses the incipient aura of a Creation God. As time passes, this aura will only grow stronger. Men, after all, have always enjoyed conquering such aloof women. It would be even more perfect if they could be utterly dominated.
However, Ye Yun's answer was swift and decisive. He embraced her tightly and said, "No matter how good she is, she can't compare to you, my wife. In my heart, you are always the most perfect!"
"Tch, I think you're just flattering me?" Xing Wu pouted but did not pull away from his embrace.
Ye Yun shook his head and said firmly, "No, how could that be? We have gone through so much together, facing countless storms. How could anyone compare?"
"That's more like it," Xing Wu nodded, finally accepting his words. Indeed, her relationship with Ye Yun had been thoroughly tempered by adversity. Without either of them, they might not have achieved what they have today, a bond far beyond that of ordinary immortal companions or married couples.
"Right, now that we're heading back, what are your plans for the future?" Xing Wu asked, her brow furrowed. With the merchant association's affairs settled and the Demon God Realm matter not urgent, future plans were crucial.
Hearing this, Ye Yun pondered for a moment and then said, "As for future plans, after arranging things in the Tian Lan Domain, I'll head straight back to the Tian Domain. It's been so long since I've been back, it's time to report that I'm safe." Although the conditions in the Tian Lan Domain were quite favorable, the Tian Domain was truly his homeland. He had been away for some time, and without sending any news back, Feng Qingxian and the others were likely worried. Furthermore, before dealing with the Netherworld Demon Realm, he needed to secure the Tian Domain first, so it was imperative to return as soon as possible.
Chen Yan'er, upon hearing about their return, was quite excited. "Wow, Master, we're going back to the Tian Domain?!" After being held captive for so long, she also missed the Tian Domain dearly.
Ye Yun smiled and nodded, then his gaze fell upon Xing Wu's belly and he continued, "Yes, and when we get back, there's an important piece of news I need to announce to everyone."
"Important news? What is it, what is it?" Chen Yan'er, like a curious baby, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Ye Yun coughed lightly, "I said it's important, so it naturally has to wait to be announced later."
"Tch..." Chen Yan'er was greatly disappointed. She had hoped to act cute and perhaps, just perhaps, her master would tell her.
Seeing her demeanor, Ye Yun felt a touch of helplessness, even a slight headache. Although having a child was a good thing for him, he felt that announcing it to Lin Xueyan and the others later would likely cause quite a stir. For them, Xing Wu's pregnancy would undoubtedly be a bombshell!
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At the same time, outside the Tian Lan Domain, uninvited guests had arrived. Ye Changshan and Shen Wuqing were hovering outside the Tian Lan Domain, gazing at the giant planet before them. Although Ye Changshan was a Supreme God, he had already begun to touch upon the rules of creation. His strength was undeniable, making him absolutely invincible below the level of a Creation God. In just a moment, he had scanned the entire Tian Lan Domain and scoffed, "Truly disappointing. After all the hype, they only have mere Supreme Gods?" Generally, unless it was an exceptionally powerful Creation God, they could not escape his scrutiny. However, those who reached that level were at most his own Lord Shen Qing, and the Star Lord Xue Mian of the Piaoxue Domain. Apart from them, even the mighty Hei Huang could not escape his detection range.
Hearing his assessment, Shen Wuqing felt relieved. A smile played on his lips as he said, "Since that's the case, let's go meet them and see what they're made of!" As long as there were no Creation Gods, the Tian Lan Domain was not worth considering.
Immediately, the two of them headed straight for the Tian Lan Domain. However, as soon as they reached the outer perimeter, they were discovered by the alliance guards stationed there.
"Who are you?" Several figures flew over, instantly surrounding them heavily. These were mostly members of the Blood Demon Clan, with cultivation levels generally at the Heavenly God realm, making them quite formidable. However, in the eyes of Ye Changshan and Shen Wuqing, they were insignificant.
Shen Wuqing, accustomed to arrogance and not sensing any threat, simply snorted at them. "I am an envoy from the Shenqiong Domain, a ninth-level great world. Hurry and have your Alliance Leader Ye Yun come to greet us!" If he had been alone, he might not have been so overbearing. But now, representing the Shenqiong Domain, his posture soared to the heavens.
Upon hearing this, the guards exchanged glances. They knew of the Shenqiong Domain. Then, one of them said calmly, "I'm sorry, our Alliance Leader is out and is not currently in the Tian Lan Domain."
This statement caused Shen Wuqing to frown. "What, he slipped away so quickly?"
"Your Excellency, watch your words." Seeing Shen Wuqing's disrespectful attitude towards Ye Yun, the Blood Demon Clan guard's expression turned grim. Although they weren't particularly close to Ye Yun themselves, their Princess was his disciple. With that connection, they naturally felt compelled to defend Ye Yun.
Shen Wuqing was unconcerned and said dismissively, "Enough nonsense. Besides the Alliance Leader, is there anyone else in charge here?" His attitude annoyed the guards greatly; they felt like beating him up. Fortunately, the leading captain was relatively calm. He raised an eyebrow and said, "Although the Alliance Leader is temporarily absent, both Vice Alliance Leaders are here. If you have any matters, you can discuss them with them!"
Hearing this, Shen Wuqing and Ye Changshan exchanged a look. Ye Changshan immediately understood his intent and said indifferently, "What are your identities? We come from the Shenqiong Domain and should be considered honored guests. Have your so-called Vice Alliance Leaders come to greet us themselves." Their arrogance stemmed from the belief that if Ye Yun was the Alliance Leader, others would surely be less formidable. What were Vice Alliance Leaders compared to him? Surely they couldn't be more powerful than Ye Yun.
His words, however, piqued the interest of the Blood Demon Clan guards. They had seen people seeking death before, but this was the first time they had encountered someone going to such lengths. "Alright, I'll go inform them. You wait here." The guard captain nodded, not bothering to waste more words, as someone would surely teach them a lesson. Seeing their compliance, Ye Changshan and Shen Wuqing's moods brightened considerably.
"The Tian Lan Domain, it's nothing more than this..."