Roaming through the outer void, the raging spatial storms and terrifying spatial undercurrents were enough to make even a Spiritual Grade Heavenly Sovereign lose their way in the endless chaos.
For Xiao Yixian, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and Zhu Kun—who had only just reached the Dou Di realm—the sight was overwhelming.
But at this moment, Liu Xi shone like a blazing sun, his entire body radiating brilliant golden light. His divine power burned fiercely yet warmly, piercing through the void and clearing a straight path. Wherever his light passed, chaotic turbulence vanished like smoke.
With Liu Xi's protection, the four of them found the journey far easier than they had imagined.
And from this alone they understood: Liu Xi's first ascension to the Great Thousand Worlds had been anything but smooth.
The first time Liu Xi came to the Great Thousand Worlds, he had crashed directly into the West Heaven Continent. He had no intention of going there again. After leaving the Dou Qi Continent this time, he immediately extended his spiritual perception, trying to lock onto Qing Yanjing's position.
The sensation was vague at first, but gradually grew clearer. With each adjustment of direction, he closed in—until at last he pinpointed her exact location.
They finally reached the exterior of the Great Thousand Worlds.
The Great Thousand Worlds was vast beyond imagination. From afar it dwarfed the lower planes countless times over, its expanse impossible to see in a single glance.
Surrounding it were endless chaotic spatial currents—both its natural barrier and its form of protection.
But for ascenders like Liu Xi, these turbulent currents were a nightmare.
His first arrival had been brutal.
Lin Dong… was even more pitiful. He had come alone—and somehow managed to lose both his wife and sister the moment he arrived…
The spatial currents outside the Great Thousand Worlds were pure, condensed spatial force—like countless blades. If one wasn't prepared, they would experience the sensation of being cut apart by ten thousand knives.
"Stay close to me. We're entering the Great Thousand Worlds now…"
Liu Xi's voice awakened the four from their shock.
"Mm!" they answered together.
Golden radiance flared around him, divine power sweeping forward as he carried the four directly toward the Great Thousand Worlds.
This was not the Dou Qi Continent; the Great Thousand Worlds could withstand Liu Xi's existence. Bringing others in directly posed no risk.
Tearing apart the spatial turbulence, Liu Xi forced open a path and descended.
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Great Thousand Worlds — Northern Region
Northern Flame Continent
A mid-sized continent in the Northern Region, smaller than the West Heaven Continent, but rich in fire-attribute Spiritual Energy due to its proximity to the Burning Heaven Continent.
Compared to the Burning Heaven Continent, the fire energy here was milder, less violent and domineering—making it more suitable for cultivation.
Because it lacked any Spiritual Grade Heavenly Sovereigns, no faction was strong enough to unify it.
This was the place Qing Yanjing chose to settle.
A vast crimson mountain range burned with sky-piercing fire energy. From afar, it resembled a sea of flames swallowing the horizon.
Suddenly, the fire Spiritual Energy became chaotic, space rippling like water. In the next moment, a massive spatial vortex formed from nothing.
Spatial storms spun violently within it, and the chaotic spatial force leaking out was sharp enough to grind even an Earth Sovereign into dust.
Qing Yanjing gazed calmly at the vortex—as the familiar aura drifted through.
"He's finally back…"
Her beautiful face carried nervousness. Her man had returned to the lower plane only to bring all his women to the Great Thousand Worlds.
How was she supposed to get along with them?
Just thinking about it made her heart tighten with frustration.
She silently cursed herself—if only she had met Liu Xi earlier… she wouldn't be stuck in such a passive position now.
"Madam, is the Lord returning?"
Behind her, a dim shadow flashed. A robed elder stepped out—it was Xuan Pao.
After he parted from Liu Xi years ago, he hid away under pressure from the Ancient Maha Clan, using the pills Liu Xi had given him to cultivate.
By the time he exhausted them and ended his seclusion, he had reached the verge of breakthrough. He planned to find a stable place for a final closed-door attempt.
He even dreamed.
'If Qing Lian gives me a higher status, I wouldn't mind continuing to serve him…'
But when he emerged, he learned the truth.
The name "Qing Lian" had already shaken the entire Great Thousand Worlds.
Liu Xi—an Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign—had crushed Elder Mo of the Ancient Maha Clan and the Grand Elder of the Ancient Buddha Clan head-on. Two Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereigns defeated by one man.
Xuan Pao was stunned.
All his ambitions evaporated instantly.
When he learned Qing Yanjing had returned to the Northern Region, he immediately hurried over to serve her—terrified Liu Xi might have forgotten he existed.
Serving a Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign…
It was glorious, not shameful!
Qing Yanjing only gave a soft, distracted: "Mm."
Xuan Pao bowed deeply.
"All the major forces on this continent have already been contacted. Once the Lord appears, most will submit immediately. He can become the ruler of this continent at once."
"When he comes back, he'll decide. This continent is too small for him anyway." Qing Yanjing shook her head. She knew Liu Xi's ambitions—he would never settle for ruling a mid-sized continent.
At that moment—
The spatial vortex blazed with dazzling gold light. A pillar of divine radiance shot through the heavens.
From that light, Liu Xi descended with Xiao Yixian, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and Zhu Kun.
Qing Yanjing's heart trembled as she looked at him—and at the three women beside him. Her intuition told her immediately:
'These are the future sisters I must deal with.'
Inside the golden glow, the other four also saw her—dressed in black and white palace robes, dignified, elegant, beautiful in a uniquely gentle way.
Then their gazes slowly shifted toward Liu Xi.
Three pairs of eyes carried subtle resentment…
As for Zhu Kun—
'Boy, you'd better have a good explanation.'
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Liu Xi smiled awkwardly.
"Things aren't what you think! Listen to me explain—"
He was confident he would eventually enjoy a harmonious household.
But the road would be bumpy.
After all—they were people, not puppets.
They had blood, flesh, and their own minds.
(End of Chapter)
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