Xiao Jietian carried the exhausted Little Fairy Doctor back to his sleeping quarters, gently placed her on the soft bed, and then embraced Medusa and the others. Together they fell into a deep, contented sleep.
For the next half month, aside from occasionally spending time with his women, Xiao Jietian devoted almost all his energy to working alongside Little Fairy Doctor to construct spatial wormholes.
As for the matter of ships, he had already sent Old Shui to Tian Ya City with clear instructions: purchase a few if the owners were willing to cooperate; if not… a "zero-yuan purchase" would suffice.
During this period, under the relentless "sugar-coated artillery" of Boundless Heaven Hall, Old Yin Bone, Su Mei, and Tie Wu were completely reshaped in both body and mind. The three major sects they once led had publicly announced their full merger into Boundless Heaven Hall.
The trio were promptly promoted to elder positions within the hall. Day by day they witnessed the terrifying depth of Boundless Heaven Hall's foundation. They threw themselves into its development with fanatical zeal.
Especially after Hai Bodong casually (or perhaps not so casually) dropped hints that Boundless Heaven Hall even possessed Earth-rank cultivation techniques—advanced ones at that—the three of them practically worked around the clock, contributing bricks and tiles, frantically accumulating contribution points.
In modern terms: they really wanted that performance review bonus.
…
After a full half month of grueling effort, Xiao Jietian and Little Fairy Doctor finally completed the spatial wormhole linking Eternal Heaven City and Maple City.
"It's finally done. This really isn't a job for humans… way too tiring."
Xiao Jietian gazed at the ten-zhang-wide, slowly rotating dark spatial vortex before him and stretched his back with a long exhale.
The wormhole was deliberately built inside a side hall of Boundless Heaven Hall's Maple City branch. Placing something this important in the core area would be asking for trouble.
Its other end connected to a corresponding side hall in Eternal Heaven City.
This passage was strictly for internal use—rapid reinforcement, emergency transport, urgent matters only. No outsiders would ever set foot through it.
"Truly exhausting. If I had to do it alone, who knows how many years it would have taken. This one is considered short; a long-distance wormhole would probably kill me."
Little Fairy Doctor stood beside him, looking equally drained. She had shouldered the majority of the construction work, while Xiao Jietian mainly assisted and provided support.
Xiao Jietian stepped closer. With a casual wave, a chair condensed from pure Dou Qi appeared behind her. He gently guided her to sit, then placed both hands on her shoulders and began to knead softly.
"Xian'er, you've worked hard."
Little Fairy Doctor closed her eyes and leaned into his touch, a sweet warmth blooming in her chest. She shook her head with a gentle smile.
"As long as I can help you, no matter how tired I get… I'm willing."
Xiao Jietian's hands paused for a moment.
He could hear the deep, unwavering affection carried in her soft voice. A powerful wave of emotion surged through his heart.
She truly was the most ideal wife in the original story—the one most willing to give everything silently for the person she loved.
He lowered his head and rested his forehead gently against hers. The two of them leaned against each other in silence, savoring the rare peaceful warmth of the moment.
…
Two days later.
Inside Eternal Heaven Palace, within Eternal Heaven World.
Xiao Jietian, all his women, Xiao Zhan of the Xiao family, and several other core members stood nervously outside Yun Yun's palace.
Today was the due date.
Both Yun Yun and Ya Fei had reached forty-one weeks.
Xiao Jietian had long since arranged the most experienced midwives—all elderly women from the Xiao family. One of them had even personally delivered him when he was born.
As time ticked slowly by, the originally clear blue sky began to undergo strange changes.
At first only a few faint, unusual rays of light flickered on the distant horizon.
But in the blink of an eye, those rays rapidly spread outward, converging into a colossal seven-colored auspicious cloud that hung suspended in the sky, radiating a mysterious, majestic, and awe-inspiring aura.
"Is this… a seven-colored auspicious cloud?" Xiao Zhan stared upward in astonishment.
Xiao Jietian also gazed at the radiant cloud above. He sensed that something even more extraordinary was about to emerge from within it. He nodded calmly.
"That's right."
"Hahaha! My grandson is destined for greatness!" Xiao Zhan stroked his beard and laughed heartily. "The Xiao family is about to rise!"
When his own son was born, there had been no phenomena at all—just an ordinary child. Yet now that child had reached such heights. And now his grandchildren were arriving with such heaven-shaking signs—what more could he ask for?
Xiao Jietian glanced at his visibly excited father and couldn't help but smile wryly.
The old saying really was true: grandparents always spoil their grandchildren. Back when it was his turn to be disciplined, Xiao Zhan had wanted to whip him with a seven-wolf belt. But now, when it came to grandchildren, the old man was afraid even of holding them too tightly or letting them fall.
"My descendants—Xiao Jietian's descendants—are naturally extraordinary."
Xiao Jietian knew this better than anyone.
His children could not possibly be ordinary.
They would be baptized by physique cards at birth, nourished by countless heavenly treasures in the womb—how could they be mediocre?
Everyone present was brimming with excitement.
None of them had ever witnessed such a heaven-defying scene in their entire lives. Their faces were flushed with thrill and anticipation.
Little Fairy Doctor and the other women, however, felt a complicated mix of joy and faint melancholy. They unconsciously placed their hands on their own bellies, a trace of envy and determination flashing in their eyes.
They secretly vowed to redouble their efforts.
Xiao Jietian sensed their emotions. Without a word, he reached out and gently pulled them into his embrace, offering silent comfort.
After the seven-colored auspicious cloud fully formed, the entire area around the palace seemed to come alive. The plants and trees swayed gently, releasing joyful chirping sounds as though celebrating the arrival of new life.
Suddenly—
A long, ancient, and profound phoenix cry resounded from deep within the seven-colored cloud!
Immediately afterward, an enormous figure slowly emerged from the radiant mass.
When it fully revealed itself, everyone's breath caught.
It was a Fire Phoenix.
Its body was unimaginably massive, exuding an oppressive aura that made even Dou Emperors feel suffocated.
Golden flames danced across its feathers. Each plume looked like a burning divine sword, blazing with endless fiery power.
Its wings stretched dozens of zhang across the sky. Every feather was thick and heavy, radiating scorching heat.
Its tail feathers trailed behind like a burning ocean, dragging blazing light across the heavens.
The Fire Phoenix circled once high above, dyeing the entire sky a brilliant crimson.
Then, with another resounding cry toward the firmament, it dove straight down toward the palace below.
In midair, the enormous phoenix phantom suddenly split into two streams of radiant golden light.
One stream flew directly into Yun Yun's palace.
The other stream flew into Ya Fei's palace.
Although both women were startled, Xiao Jietian had already warned them in advance that some unusual phenomena might occur during the birth.
Outside, everyone was completely stunned.
Even though they didn't recognize the creature, the terrifying aura it released was impossible to ignore.
"What kind of magical beast is that exactly?" Xiao Ding asked in shock. The others were equally curious.
"It's called a Fire Phoenix," Xiao Jietian said casually. "I once read about it in an ancient text. Supposedly it vanished from the world long ago."
"So that's what it was… Still, the name alone sounds incredibly impressive."
Just as the two streams of light completely entered the palaces—
A midwife burst out from Yun Yun's palace, running and shouting at the same time:
"They're born! They're born! Both Madams are safe! They've given birth to—"
Before she could finish speaking, two powerful, resounding infant cries rang out simultaneously from within the palace, cutting her off mid-sentence.