"Several tens of millions of years have passed."
"The changes have been immense."
Hope Celestial Venerable walked through Affinity Dream City alongside Celestial Venerable Chen.
Although he had long heard from Wang Ye about the changes to Yuangu Star, seeing them for himself still filled him with emotion.
The seas had turned into mulberry fields—such was the ever-changing nature of the world.
"Xuan Heavenly Venerate is here." Celestial Venerable Chen looked into the distance.
"Mm." Hope Celestial Venerable nodded.
He was still quite happy that Yuangu Star valued him so highly.
Then, upon spotting a familiar figure beside Xuan Heavenly Venerate, several question marks seemed to pop up over Hope Celestial Venerable's head.
Wang Ye?
When had he returned?
Hadn't he entered the Source Race Temple?
Why had Wang Ye returned even earlier than him?
"Long time no see, Xi Ge!" Wang Ye greeted him with a smile.
Celestial Venerable Chen: ???
When had these two gotten acquainted?
"You... returned?" Hope Celestial Venerable did not know what to say for a moment.
"Yeah." Wang Ye smiled back.
Hope Celestial Venerable's sharp eyes met Wang Ye's bright, spirited gaze.
In an instant, he understood.
"I admire you." Hope Celestial Venerable smiled bitterly.
The goal he had failed to achieve after spending several tens of millions of years on it had been accomplished by Wang Ye with ease.
Wang Ye had even made it to the end and met the great being of the Source Star.
"It's nothing, really." Wang Ye smiled. "What matters most is that the family is reunited. It's good that you're back. Yuangu Star has gained another capable member."
"I can't compare to you." Hope Celestial Venerable shook his head.
"Xi Ge, you should only be one step away from becoming Supreme now, right?" Wang Ye asked.
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