Zhang Chen and the other two returned safely, with fifteen days remaining before the half-year deadline.
At the top floor of the tower in the heart of Black Capital, Wang Yizhi's exhausted body was finally able to lie down and rest properly.
At Wang Yizhi's waist now hung a token resembling a living human eye, signifying her status as an elder of the Eye Realm's Central Council. The ultimate purpose of their journey to the Eye Realm had been achieved.
That night, after bathing together, Wang Yizhi curled up in Zhang Chen's arms, her entire body finally relaxing.
"After you report back to Azathoth, stay safely in the Dark Realm and don't interfere in outside matters. Wait until I've dealt with everything, then I'll take you and Little Sister Chong Ying back to our hometown in the human world."
"Alright, hubby. You've already surpassed everything I imagined, but before you reach Ghost Mound's level, you absolutely must not make contact with Azathoth. Promise me that, okay?" Lying in bed, Wang Yizhi warned Zhang Chen with utmost seriousness.
"Yeah. Over the next few decades, I plan to find somewhere peaceful to cultivate myself. Do you have any good suggestions?" Zhang Chen asked.
"The best place for you to comprehend the Body Devouring Heart Sutra would naturally be the Devouring Realm, which is connected to the Great Dao of your body. But you and Xing Shi could never coexist peacefully. Since the Sunken Ghost Realm is under your control, cultivating inside it would indeed be a good choice, but Azathoth values that place greatly, so you need to consider it carefully."
"Yeah, I won't be going to the Sunken Ghost Realm for now..."
Wang Yizhi was right. The Sunken Ghost Realm was indeed the best place for Zhang Chen at present, but