**********
—Three hours later—
God Realm,
At this moment, Lev could be seen gazing at a beautiful and extraordinary sight. The bodies of the fallen Gods were gradually dissolving into countless golden lights, which floated throughout the God Realm before spreading across every corner of the realm.
It was a breathtaking sight to behold.
The golden lights seemed to possess a mysterious power as they began repairing the damaged God Realm. The shattered land slowly recovered, the cracks in space gradually disappeared, and the ruined structures began restoring themselves as if time itself were being reversed.
"It's beautiful..." Lev muttered while staring at the scenery.
He could not help but think that perhaps even death could bring about something beautiful. The Gods had fallen, yet their remaining divine power was now contributing to the restoration of the realm they had once protected.
After watching the scene for a while, Lev lowered his gaze toward the Goddess of Life lying naked and unconscious beside him.
Above her, the familiar status appeared.
[Hate: 10%]
Lev raised an eyebrow upon seeing the sudden decrease.
'Why did it decrease?'
He had expected her hatred toward him to increase after everything that had happened between them. Yet, instead of increasing, it had dropped considerably.
"Could spending time with me have something to do with it?" Lev muttered curiously.
He didn't understand the reason behind the change, but he knew that the Harem Sense was accurately displaying her emotions. There had to be something affecting her feelings toward him.
Rather than dwell on it, Lev simply summoned a towel and carefully covered the unconscious Goddess of Life.
For now, there were still many things he needed to accomplish within the God Realm.
**********
—Half a year later—
Inside a Palace,
Following the end of the war, Lev did not immediately return to the Eternal Divine Continent. There were still matters he needed to settle within the God Realm.
With the assistance of Sheng Ming, the Goddess of Life, Lev visited nearly every dimension within the God Realm. He wanted to understand the realm completely before making any decisions regarding its future.
However, something unexpected happened during those six months.
The God Realm itself had somehow communicated with Lev.
It wanted him to become its ruler.
Lev was initially surprised by the request. He had never imagined that the God Realm itself possessed such a will, let alone that it would recognize him as its new master.
After considering it carefully, Lev accepted.
The moment he did so, an enormous amount of information flooded into his mind. He could now sense every corner of the God Realm and manipulate its laws according to his will.
With such authority, there were very few things within the God Realm that Lev could not accomplish.
Lev couldn't help but marvel at the power he had obtained.
After gaining complete control over the realm, he spent the remaining months creating a new dimension.
Unlike the other dimensions, this one was specifically designed so that even mortals could enter and live within it safely.
Lev had created it in preparation for the day when his lovers would eventually come to the God Realm and live together with him.
Standing atop his newly constructed palace, Lev looked across the vast and beautiful dimension he had created.
"Ming'er, I'll be heading down to the continent soon. I'll stay there for a while, so take care of yourself and manage this place while I'm gone."
Sheng Ming stood nearby and looked at Lev quietly.
During the past six months, Lev had gradually become closer to her. Her hatred toward him had nearly disappeared, and although she still carried complicated feelings regarding the past, she could no longer deny the changes within her heart.
Lev glanced at her status.
[Love: 70%]
Yet despite the disappearance of her hatred, something was still missing.
She had not yet been branded as part of his harem.
Lev understood that her feelings were complicated. She had forgiven him for what happened in the past, but the memories still remained. There was still a part of her that hesitated to completely surrender herself to her feelings.
"Mmm... Then I'll wait for you, Lev," Sheng Ming replied softly.
She had long since forgiven him, at least to some extent. She knew that she had developed genuine feelings for him, yet there remained a barrier in her heart that she had not completely overcome.
"Good. I promise I'll be back."
Lev smiled before leaning closer and gently kissing her.
Sheng Ming's eyes softened as she reciprocated the kiss. Unlike before, there was no hatred or resistance in her expression. Instead, there was tenderness and a complicated affection that she could no longer hide.
Afterward, a crack suddenly appeared in space.
Lev glanced at Sheng Ming one last time before stepping into it.
"I'll see you again."
With those final words, his figure disappeared into the spatial crack.
Sheng Ming remained standing where she was, watching until the crack completely vanished.
She then bowed respectfully toward the direction Lev had left before turning around and returning to the palace.
For the first time in a long while, the Goddess of Life found herself living in a realm that had become strangely peaceful.
And as she began another day of solitude, a faint smile remained on her beautiful face.
*****
Eternal Divine Continent,
High above the continent, a spatial crack quietly appeared in the sky.
A figure soon stepped out from within it.
It was Lev.
After descending from the God Realm, Lev took a deep breath and inhaled the familiar air of the Eternal Divine Continent. He looked around at the vast land beneath him, and a satisfied smile gradually appeared on his face.
'It looks like they completed everything I entrusted to them.'
Despite being gone for four and a half years, the continent had continued developing according to his plans. The changes he had envisioned were now clearly visible, and the people were gradually adapting to the new era.
The sudden appearance of Lev caused the entire continent to fall silent for a brief moment.
Ordinary people didn't notice anything unusual, but Spirit Masters—especially the stronger ones—immediately sensed the terrifying presence that had descended upon the continent.
Some looked toward the sky in shock.
Others trembled instinctively.
They could all sense that an unimaginably powerful existence had returned.
Lev, however, paid little attention to their reactions.
He simply smiled before flying toward the direction of the Eternal Divine Palace.
As he traveled through the sky, he continued observing the continent below him, taking in the changes that had occurred during his absence.
*****
Eternal Divine Palace,
Meanwhile, inside the spacious and luxurious palace hall, Bibi Dong and the others could be seen gathered together while talking.
"It's already been four and a half years since Lev left, yet he still hasn't returned. He's been gone for far too long..." Bibi Dong said with a hint of sadness in her voice.
She couldn't help but think about Lev.
During these years, she and the others had missed him terribly. There were even nights when they couldn't sleep properly because they kept wondering where he was and whether he was safe.
The same was true for the other women.
Although they had continued living their lives and managing the empire in Lev's absence, there had always been a part of their hearts that remained empty.
Suddenly, they all felt something strange.
It was only for a brief moment, but the sensation was incredibly familiar.
Every woman in the room instinctively thought of the same person.
"M-Master is back!"
Tsunade suddenly shouted in excitement.
Her eyes widened as she immediately recognized the familiar presence she had been longing for.
"Are you sure?" Gu Yuena immediately asked.
"Yes! It's him!"
Tsunade's face lit up with joy.
Upon hearing her confirmation, Gu Yuena, Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, Dugu Yan, and the others could no longer hide their excitement.
After waiting for so many years, the person they had been longing for had finally returned.
The five elemental spirits and the other summons also sensed their master's presence and immediately became excited.
Not long afterward, a powerful gust of wind suddenly swept into the hall.
The entire room fell silent.
Everyone turned toward the entrance.
Then, a familiar figure slowly appeared before them.
It was the man they had been waiting for.
Lev.
For a moment, nobody moved.
They simply stared at him as if they were afraid that what they were seeing was nothing more than an illusion.
But when Lev smiled at them, the emotions they had suppressed for years finally erupted.
Everyone rushed toward him.
"Master!"
Tsunade was the first to reach him.
"I missed you all."
His voice carried a warmth that made the women around him tear up.
One after another, they surrounded him, hugging him tightly while tears streamed down their faces.
Some of them were crying because they were happy.
Others were simply overwhelmed by the relief of finally seeing him alive and well.
Lev could only smile helplessly as he embraced them all and comforted them.
"I'm back now. You don't have to worry anymore."
He especially comforted Tsunade, who had been communicating with him through telepathy throughout his absence.
However, Lev had never been able to respond to her.
Now that he had finally returned, he felt somewhat guilty for leaving her without an answer for so long.
"I'm sorry, Tsunade. I couldn't respond to you back then."
"It's fine..." Tsunade replied while tightly hugging him. "You're back now."
After several minutes of comforting each other, everyone gradually calmed down.
There were still countless questions they wanted to ask.
What had happened in the God Realm?
How had Lev survived for four and a half years?
What had happened to the Gods?
And, most importantly, what had Lev become after all this time?
With countless things to discuss, everyone finally decided to head toward the living room.
They had waited four and a half years for this reunion.
Now that Lev had finally returned, they had plenty of time to hear everything that had happened.
*****
Living Room,
"Lev, did you already finish your mission?" Gu Yuena was the first to ask. She was clearly eager to hear the outcome of the campaign that had kept him away for more than four years.
"Yeah. I made it," Lev replied with a smile. "The problem concerning the Spirit Beasts has finally been resolved."
Hearing this, Gu Yuena's eyes immediately lit up.
With his mission completed, the Spirit Beasts would no longer be restricted from ascending to the God Realm. They could finally pursue their own paths without constantly being watched or suppressed by the Gods.
This was incredibly important to Gu Yuena and the entire Spirit Beast race.
"Lev!"
Unable to contain her emotions, Gu Yuena suddenly threw herself into his arms and kissed him passionately.
Lev was momentarily surprised by her reaction before happily reciprocating her affection.
They remained like that for a while until the others began protesting.
"Hey! We haven't even gotten our turn yet!"
"That's right!"
"Yuena, you've already had your time with him before. Share!"
Gu Yuena reluctantly separated from Lev and glanced at the others.
The women had been waiting for more than four years to see him again. Naturally, their longing for his presence had only intensified during his absence.
Seeing their expressions, Lev couldn't help but laugh.
"Alright, alright. There's no need to fight."
He then looked around at everyone.
"But before anything else, tell me what happened while I was gone."
Lev was genuinely curious about the changes that had occurred during his absence. He had already set aside the matter concerning the Golden Dragon King in the God Realm for the moment. That matter could wait.
Hearing his question, Bibi Dong and the others began explaining everything that had happened over the past four and a half years.
They told him about the reconstruction projects, the new inventions, the development of the former Star Lou Empire, the wars against the Evil Spirit Masters, the academy, the training of his direct students, and all the other major events that had taken place.
As Lev listened, he couldn't help but feel surprised.
He had expected some changes to occur while he was away, but he hadn't expected things to progress this far.
"You've all done well."
Lev smiled proudly.
He then carefully examined each of his lovers.
His eyes widened slightly.
'They're all Extreme Douluos now?'
He had already expected them to become stronger, but seeing that every one of them had reached the level of an Extreme Douluo still surprised him.
It was clear that they hadn't wasted the years he had been gone.
They had continued training and improving themselves while managing the empire at the same time.
Lev felt genuinely proud of them.
However, there was still something he wanted to know.
"Then, did any of you get pregnant?"
Lev asked curiously.
More than four years had passed since he left. Before his departure, they had spent an entire week together, so there should have been at least a possibility that one of them had become pregnant.
However, after observing them carefully, Lev already had a feeling that luck hadn't been on their side.
The women exchanged glances.
One by one, they smiled awkwardly.
"No."
"None of us."
Lev blinked.
"Not even one?"
Everyone shook their heads.
Seeing their reactions, Lev couldn't help but sigh.
"So, we really were that unlucky."
The women looked at each other before laughing softly.
Lev, however, suddenly stood up.
"Well, if that's the case..."
Before anyone could react, he grabbed several of them and began leading them toward the bedroom.
"Wait, Lev!"
"Where are you taking us?"
"Hey! At least give us some time to prepare!"
Their protests quickly turned into laughter as Lev continued forward with a mischievous smile.
Qian Renxue, meanwhile, immediately realized what was about to happen.
Her face became increasingly red as familiar sounds soon began coming from the bedroom.
"I-I think I'll stay at the academy for a while..."
Without waiting for anyone to respond, Qian Renxue quickly left the palace and headed toward the academy.
Tsunade watched her retreating figure and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Renxue really hasn't changed."
She shook her head with amusement before following the others toward the bedroom.
After four and a half years apart, Lev's return had finally brought the palace back to life.
**********
—One month later—
Lev's Room,
A month had passed since Lev's return, and the palace had been filled with laughter, affection, and countless moments of intimacy. After being separated for more than four years, Lev and his lovers had spent nearly every day together, making up for the time they had lost.
As a result, everyone was completely exhausted.
This morning, Lev was the first to wake.
He slowly opened his eyes and looked around the room. His lovers were still peacefully asleep around him, their faces carrying satisfied smiles after finally having him back by their side.
Lev couldn't help but smile.
'They're really happy that I'm back.'
Carefully getting out of bed, Lev decided to prepare breakfast for everyone.
He headed toward the kitchen, but upon entering, he immediately spotted Tsunade preparing the morning meal.
She was wearing an unusual apron that made her appearance even more eye-catching.
Lev stopped for a moment as he admired her figure.
'She really knows how to catch my attention first thing in the morning.'
Tsunade suddenly noticed the presence behind her.
"M-Master!"
Before she could turn around completely, Lev stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her from behind.
Tsunade stiffened slightly before relaxing against him.
"Are you trying to seduce me by wearing something like that?" Lev teased.
Tsunade glanced back at him with a mischievous smile.
"Perhaps I am..."
Her playful answer made Lev chuckle.
"You really haven't changed."
Tsunade giggled softly as she leaned back against him.
"Did you miss me that much, Master?"
"More than you know."
Lev gently turned her around and pulled her into his embrace before kissing her.
The peaceful morning quickly turned into another intimate moment between the two.
Several minutes later, the kitchen had become unusually quiet.
Lev and Tsunade stood close together, both wearing satisfied expressions.
Tsunade leaned against the table for support before looking at Lev with a playful smile.
"Master..."
"Hmm?"
"You really are impossible."
Lev laughed.
"And yet you're still smiling."
"Because you're my Master."
Tsunade stepped closer and rested her head against his chest.
After spending so many years apart, neither of them wanted to waste another moment.
Lev gently stroked her hair before looking toward the dining hall.
"We should finish breakfast before everyone wakes up."
Tsunade nodded.
"Yes."
The two then returned to preparing the meal together, their earlier intimacy leaving both of them in unusually high spirits.
**********
—One month later—
Another month passed, and Lev finally informed all of his subordinates that he had returned. He then announced that a three-day meeting would be held so everyone could report the developments, achievements, and problems they had encountered during his absence.
Afterward, Lev instructed them to begin preparing for the upcoming Sixth Annual Continental Spirit Competition, which would commence a week later.
The news immediately caused excitement throughout the Eternal Divine Elite Academy.
The students were overjoyed upon learning that their Emperor had finally returned and would personally attend the Sixth Annual Continental Spirit Competition. His direct students were especially excited, as they had spent the past several years training hard and wanted to surprise their teacher with how much they had improved.
Soon, the joyful news spread across the entire continent.
People celebrated Lev's return, while countless others began preparing for their journey to Eternal Divine City. They were eager to witness the Sixth Annual Continental Spirit Competition and, more importantly, see their Emperor once again.
**********
—One week later—
Eternal Divine Elite Academy,
Today was finally the day the competition began.
Unlike the previous competitions, the arena had been expanded considerably. This was one of the projects Lev had ordered during his absence, as he wanted the continent to have a much larger and grander venue capable of accommodating even more spectators.
At this moment, Lev could be seen standing high above the arena, looking down at the enormous crowd.
The entire place was filled with excitement.
Cheers and conversations echoed throughout the arena as people eagerly waited for the competition to begin.
Seeing the excitement on everyone's faces, Lev didn't keep them waiting any longer.
"I, Lev Hendrix, Emperor of the Eternal Divine Empire, hereby announce the beginning of the Sixth Annual Continental Spirit Competition!"
His voice resounded throughout the entire arena, reaching even those gathered outside.
The moment his announcement ended, the entire venue erupted into thunderous cheers.
The competition had officially begun.
This time, however, Lev's direct students were not participating.
Their strength had already surpassed the level appropriate for the competition, so they were instead assigned to serve as judges and oversee the various matches.
**********
—One month later—
In the Forest,
The competition lasted for an entire month.
After its conclusion, Lev personally presented generous rewards to the winners while encouraging those who had lost to continue working hard.
At this moment, Lev stood in the forest, watching another battle taking place before him.
His eyes were filled with satisfaction.
Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, and Xiao Wu were currently fighting against Lev's direct students.
Although the students possessed the advantage in numbers, they were still unable to defeat the three women.
Only Qian Renxue was capable of keeping up with them for an extended period, yet even she was ultimately defeated.
"That's enough for today."
Lev looked at his students with a satisfied smile.
"I've seen the improvements you've made over the past several years, and I'm proud of all of you."
He wasn't simply saying it to encourage them.
Every one of them had made remarkable progress, and their talent had already placed them among the most outstanding Spirit Masters of their generation.
"Yes, Teacher!"
The students responded energetically.
Despite losing the battle, none of them felt discouraged. They had already experienced the strength of Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, and Xiao Wu firsthand, especially since the three women had served as their temporary teachers for quite some time.
"Return to the academy and wait for my instructions tomorrow."
"Yes, Teacher!"
The students respectfully bid farewell before leaving the forest.
However, one of them remained behind for a moment before eventually following the others.
Soon, only Lev, Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, and Qian Renxue remained.
"Lev," Xiao Wu suddenly said with a curious expression, "I can tell that Rongrong is still interested in you. Are you really that dense that you can't tell?"
Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, and Qian Renxue also looked toward Lev.
They had noticed it as well.
Ning Rongrong's feelings toward Lev had never disappeared. If anything, they seemed to have grown stronger over the years.
"Just because someone has feelings for me doesn't mean I have to respond to them," Lev replied calmly.
"If I did that, I'd probably have to respond to everyone across the entire continent who admires or likes me."
He paused before continuing.
"So, I'll wait until she takes the initiative and confesses her feelings herself."
Lev already knew exactly how Ning Rongrong felt.
Through his Harem Sense, he could clearly see the tremendous amount of affection she held for him, with her displayed love reaching an astonishing ninety-five percent.
Hearing his reasoning, Zhu Zhuqing and the others fell into thought.
They couldn't deny that Lev had a point.
Still, their instincts told them that sooner or later, Ning Rongrong would become part of their family.
After all, they knew Lev far too well.
**********
—Night—
On the Bed,
After an exhausting day, Lev and his lovers could finally be found lying together on the bed.
Everyone was already asleep.
Surprisingly, they hadn't spent the night being intimate. Instead, they simply enjoyed being together and rested peacefully after everything they had done throughout the day.
Lev, however, was still wide awake.
'System, show me my rewards.'
He had never claimed the rewards from his completed quest because he had been too busy after returning to the continent.
Now that everything had finally settled down, he decided to check them.
[Ding!!!]
[World-Level Quest Completed.]
[Description: Unify the mainland and reign over the God Realm.]
[Rewards: New Feature: Class, Random Class Change Card, 5,000,000,000 True God Coins, World Ticket ×10]
Lev stared at the notification for several seconds.
A smile gradually appeared on his face.
After everything he had experienced, the countless battles, the four years of bloodshed in the God Realm, and all the preparations he had made for the future, he had finally reached the end of his mission.
He quietly looked at the sleeping women beside him.
It's finally over.
Lev smiled.