After emerging from that alternate space with Yun Qing, only a few breaths had passed here. Once I condensed the small world into a portable treasure, I placed it in her hands. "Qing'er, after you return, if you find looking after the children too boring, spend more time visiting your sisters. I imagine they feel the same way. My journey this time may still last for many long years, but it should be the last one like this."
"I know that, of course. But do you know what's most frightening about visiting friends?" Yun Qing asked with a carefree smile.
"What is it?" I had vaguely sensed what she meant, but this was something she had to say herself.
"It's when they're all sleeping more soundly than I am. I wouldn't dare wake them. Though visiting all the universes that have attained the Dao may take more than ten thousand years, will ten thousand years be enough for you?" Yun Qing sighed.
I sighed as well and forced a smile. "I understand. Then just do as your heart wishes. When I return, I'll build a great city on the cosmic tree. After that, I'll have nothing to do but stay there day after day, watching over the myriad heavens and universes, waiting for you all to reunite with me." I smiled.
"Will I be able to live there when the time comes?" Yun Qing asked.
"Of course. I'll build a palace just for all of you." We smiled at each other, but my body gradually began to fade.
Soon, after returning to the region of the cosmic tree, I hastened the descent of the destiny. Then I tried using a method of transmitting sound similar to the one Xuanmiao had used when she guided me, sending my voice into the