Lower Realm

"I was wrong."

Hearing the visitor's words, Tang San promptly admitted his mistake, but he did not give up.

"As a father, I'm just giving my son-in-law some advice. If Xiao Ran mistreats my daughter, Lei Han, I'll fight you to the death, believe it or not?"

Xue Lei Han sighed helplessly and shrugged. "Tang San, you've completely spoiled your daughter. This trip to the lower realm won't be easy."

"Going to the lower realm is meant to be hardship. Do you think it's a vacation?" Tang San said with a smile.

Seeing that the tense atmosphere had vanished, Xue Xiao Ran thought to himself, How many times have you two joked around like this already? And every joke always ends in a fight.

Not a one-on-one fight, either, but a whole group fighting another whole group.

Thus, Xue Xiao Ran had actually witnessed a group of Rank 1 Gods and Rank 2 Gods swearing as they brawled with one another. They often fought until the sky darkened and clouds scattered, then chatted, drank, and ate after the fight as if nothing had happened.

Such scenes had thoroughly reshaped Xue Xiao Ran's worldview. Now, even if the Beast God stood before him, he would probably react as though he were seeing an ordinary person.

There was no helping it. When you spent every day around big shots, your worldview naturally became different.

"Will only Xiao Ran and Wu Tong be going to Douluo Continent this time?"

Tang San and Xue Lei Han stood amid the clouds, looking at the distant city, while Xue Xiao Ran obediently stood beside Xue Lei Han.

Xue Lei Han answered, "That's right. The twin brothers from Yu Tianheng's family are heading to Five Elements Continent. Who knows what nonsense the Goodness God and Evil God couple told them, but they became determined to go there for fun. I had originally hoped they could go to Douluo Continent with Xiao Ran. Xie Le's only son left for Vast Continent long ago. His son is outstanding and quite handsome, but he's as crafty as his father, so there shouldn't be any problems."

"How do these people only know how to enjoy themselves in other worlds? Can they even still call themselves brothers?"

Tang San spoke as though disappointed in iron for failing to become steel. They could originally have sent all their children grandly to Douluo Continent to show off, but what happened? Now only two people were going.

"Don't mention it. I seriously suspect Shrek's fertility is bad. Ten years have passed already, so why is it that aside from your family, no one else has gotten pregnant?"

"Who knows? Don't ask me." Tang San's face darkened. Every other family had children in their arms, yet there was still no news at all from Dai Lao Da and Zhu Zhu Qing, let alone Oscar and Ning Rong Rong.

"What about Fatty? After he and Xiang Xiang left a successor for the Speed Clan, there's been no news from them either?"

Xue Lei Han asked helplessly.

"Exactly..."

Every family had its own difficult problems.

Tang San pulled himself together and said, "In that case, only our two families will be going to Douluo Continent this time. You can look after each other. I'll go arrange Wu Tong's seal. Your boy doesn't need one. He's practically identical to you when you were young."

Tang San said this in a tone that made it impossible to tell whether he was praising or insulting him, then turned and left.

"See you in five days."

"Mm."

Xue Lei Han held out his hand. "Come on, let's go home."

Xue Xiao Ran grasped that large hand, and the scenery around them rapidly changed once more.

"Xiao Ran." As Xue Lei Han walked, he gave Xue Xiao Ran his final advice. "You must not reveal your Martial Soul too soon. You've read the general principles of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record from Tang Sect, so I truly am not worried about your handling of people and worldly matters. But the Three Lives Martial Soul is simply too heaven-defying. It has never even appeared on Douluo Continent before. You must be careful. Not everyone will treat you as well as your uncles and aunts do."

"Father means that they may harbor ulterior motives?"

"Mm. But there is one thing you have in common with me. Like me, you only trust yourself and do not easily trust others."

Xue Lei Han continued as they walked, "By not trusting others, I don't mean that you cannot make friends. When others offer their sincerity, you must offer them your sincerity in return."

"A drop of kindness should be repaid with a flowing spring?"

"Exactly." Xue Lei Han looked at the son he had raised with his own hands, his expression gentle.

It seemed that he and Dugu Yan had long since taught him how to deal with people and the world. There truly was nothing to worry about.

He ruffled Xue Xiao Ran's short ice-blue hair. Seeing the latter's slightly dissatisfied gaze, he laughed loudly and hurried back toward Icebound Castle hand in hand with his son.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

That day, several people were absent from the God Realm's usual meetings and idle chatter. The Asura God, Judgment God, Goodness God, Evil God, and Life Goddess were all absent. Although they had already informed everyone that they would be sending their children to the lower realm for training today, every god present still felt a trace of envious single-dog resentment.

There were still more bachelors in the God Realm.

In a place rich with the aura of heaven and earth, Tang San held the sleeping Tang Wu Tong in his arms. Xiao Wu stood beside him. He nodded to the Life Goddess, who was presiding over the ceremony, signaling that he was ready.

Xue Xiao Ran held his father and mother's hands, feeling somewhat nervous as well.

Once he went down, he might not see his father and mother again for many years. He wanted to cherish these final moments.

"Are you all ready?" The Life Goddess was a gentle woman, and her gaze toward Xue Xiao Ran and Tang Wu Tong was full of tenderness.

"We're ready," Tang San and Xue Lei Han answered at the same time.

"Then let go. The Life Goddess will watch over you."

The Life Goddess smiled faintly as the Wind Eye widened slightly. Through the white clouds and mist, they could see the land below. That was Douluo Continent!

"I've already set the coordinates. You'll be heading to the Clear Sky Sect. Work hard." Tang San's final words were clearly directed at Xue Xiao Ran.

Xue Xiao Ran nodded firmly, then glanced at his father and mother beside him before quietly releasing their warm hands.

Next, he would step alone into the unknown Douluo Continent. Would adventure and passion await him, or freedom and feuds?

"Father, Mother, I'm just going down there to have some fun. I'll be back."

Xue Xiao Ran showed what he believed was an exceptionally dashing smile. Xue Lei Han's lips could not help twitching. Though he was immensely reluctant in his heart, he still supported his son's decision and even felt deeply proud.

"Xiao Ran, don't let yourself suffer outside. If you encounter bad people or anyone you dislike, just kill them. That's how my grandfather made his way through life. Do you remember how to use my poisons? Mother taught you every kind of poison."

Hearing Dugu Yan's fierce words, Tang San immediately broke out in a cold sweat. My Xiao Wu is still the gentlest. My Xiao Wu is still the gentlest.

"Third Brother, what are you thinking about?"

Xiao Wu's soft voice sounded beside his ear, and Tang San hurriedly said, "I was thinking about why Xiao Wu can be so beautiful."

"You're so annoying, Third Brother. There are so many people watching..." Xiao Wu's face immediately turned red.

The Goodness God and Evil God exchanged a glance. Today, they had finally met someone with skin thicker than theirs.

"Father, Mother, I'm leaving. Please take care of yourselves. Xiao Ran will be very happy down there too."

Xue Xiao Ran bade them farewell once more. Tang Wu Tong's light body was strapped to his back.

"Uncle, Auntie, Wu Tong and I are leaving. Thank you, Uncle, for taking care of me all these years. Thank you as well, Auntie, for the food you made these past few days. It was very delicious."

"Little Xiao Ran..." Xiao Wu's eyes reddened slightly. Both Tang Wu Tong and Xue Xiao Ran were precious to her. Now that both of them were suddenly leaving, she naturally felt deeply reluctant.

Tang San smiled lightly. "You should call me Father-in-law."

"Yes, Father-in-law, Mother-in-law."

Xue Xiao Ran clasped his fists once more in thanks to the Life Goddess. Though he was not very familiar with this auntie, he had learned from his father that she was kind-hearted and worthy of the title Life Goddess.

Moreover, whenever the two sides of gods fought until the heavens darkened and the earth dimmed, it was always the Life Goddess who treated all the injured uncles and aunts present.

Finally, he turned his gaze toward the Goodness God and Evil God couple.

"Uncle Ji Dong, although I can't drink alcohol, I really enjoy watching you mix drinks. Once I come of age, I'll definitely drink my fill. Sister Lie Yan, thank you for teaching me the Flame Law. It's a pity that I don't possess a Flame Martial Soul."

Ji Dong, the Evil God, wore a faintly wicked grin. "Just don't be afraid of getting drunk after your first cup, kid."

"Wait." Ji Dong froze. "You call me Uncle, but you call my wife Sister?"

"You little brat, don't leave! At the very least, let me beat you up before you go!"

Ji Dong was furious, but Lie Yan grabbed him with a smile and held him back.

"Do your best, Little Xiao Ran. With the goodness in your heart, this journey will surely go smoothly." Lie Yan covered her mouth and chuckled, clearly delighted by being called sister.

With a faint smile, Xue Xiao Ran entered the Wind Eye.

Carrying his family's longing, his father-in-law and mother-in-law's blessings, and his uncles and aunts' teachings, Xue Xiao Ran embarked upon his own legendary path of supremacy.

The last thing he saw was his father giving him a thumbs-up.

Xue Xiao Ran forcefully suppressed the bitterness of parting from his family and revealed a brilliant smile.

His right hand also rose in a thumbs-up.

Then, darkness filled his vision.