Homeward Arrangements, Young Eagles Testing Their Wings (4K)

Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan vanished silently from the lounge, as if they had never been there. The boys and girls of the Tianxing Academy Team were still immersed in the joy of winning the championship and the excitement of meeting legendary figures, unable to calm down for Jiujiu.

The next moment, Yu Yuanchen and his wife appeared like Gui Mei in a more secluded VIP room in the Fighting Arena.

Upon receiving Yu Yuanchen's telepathic message, Yu Mingfeng, who had been waiting there, smiled with relief upon seeing his son and daughter-in-law.

"Father." Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan stepped forward to greet him.

"Good, good! It's good that you're back. The children have all done well and haven't disgraced the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!" Yu Mingfeng clapped his hands and laughed, his eyes full of pride.

The eldest son Yu Yuanchen, is already a top expert on the continent, and his grandchildren Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao, are also exceptionally talented, making the future of the sect promising.

After a brief conversation, Yu Mingfeng, along with Yu Yuanchen and his wife, along with Yu Yunting, Yu Yunyao, Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Luomian, and Tang Wei, who had just finished their meditation and were still tired but excited, left the bustling Spirit City and embarked on their journey home in a luxurious carriage reserved for Dragon City.

Several days later, the group returned safely to Dragon City.

Upon returning to their long-lost sect, Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan first led their children to pay respects to their grandfather Yu Boxuan.

Council Hall, Yu Boxuan, with his white hair and beard but vigorous spirit and profound aura, sat in the main seat, looking down at his spirited grandson, granddaughter-in-law, and great-grandchildren, feeling a great sense of satisfaction.

Especially when he sensed the increasingly unfathomable aura emanating from Yu Yuanchen, which seemed to merge with the heavens and earth, and Ye Zhilan's pure and boundless Life Force, he was filled with countless emotions.

Once upon a time, his grandson needed his protection, but now he has grown into a towering tree that even he must look up to.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!" Yu Boxuan laughed loudly, his voice booming, showing no signs of aging. His Cultivation Level had reached the peak of Level 98, his Blood Essence and qi were abundant, and his lifespan was long.

After exchanging pleasantries, Yu Boxuan dismissed his attendants, leaving only Yu Mingfeng, Yu Yuanchen, and Ye Zhilan in the hall, his expression turning serious.

"Yuanchen, your vision is no longer limited to just one continent. Have you considered the future of the sect?" Yu Boxuan asked directly. He knew that his grandson's eyes had already been set on the stars and the sea.

Yu Yuanchen pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Grandfather, Father, as you can see, although our sect is now incredibly powerful and truly the Number One Sect Under Heaven, its development on the Douluo Continent has actually reached a bottleneck."

Upon hearing this, Yu Boxuan and Yu Mingfeng both nodded slightly, their expressions serious. Having led the sect for many years, they naturally understood the key points involved.

Yu Boxuan sighed, "Yes, our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is bound by bloodline, which can ensure core cohesion, but its development limit is ultimately limited by the number and talent of its members. Now that the clan is growing larger and larger, people's hearts are bound to change."

Some collateral descendants, though talented, struggle to obtain core resources and status within the sect because they haven't awakened the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul. This could breed resentment and internal strife over time. Currently, with your father and I keeping things in check, and with your presence, Yuanchen, we can maintain a balance, but what about the future..."

He looked at Yu Yuanchen, his meaning clear. Once someone as Dinghai Shenzhen as Yu Yuanchen left, the hidden dangers within the sect were likely to erupt.

"In the past, the best approach would naturally be to wage war against hostile forces, plunder resources, and shift the blame. But, Yuanchen, I doubt you would prefer to use this method."

Yu Mingfeng explained, "Moreover, the continent's power structure is basically stable. The Spirit Hall is powerful, and the two great empires stand side by side. Although our sect is the leader of the Upper Three Sects, if we want to go further and expand our power, it will inevitably trigger fierce conflicts, which is not a good thing for the sect."

Yu Yuanchen nodded; this was precisely the problem he had been pondering. He said in a deep voice, "Stagnation is unacceptable, and blind expansion is also unwise. I believe we could try a strategy of 'expanding our reach and diversifying our resources.'"

"Oh? Tell me more." A glint flashed in Yu Boxuan's eyes.

"The so-called branching out is not about separating the family, but rather 'diverging'," Yu Yuanchen explained. "It allows those collateral descendants within the sect who have Yu Family blood, outstanding abilities, but have not yet awakened the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul to establish their own businesses, such as merchant guilds, mercenary groups, or even small towns, in the vicinity of Dragon City or other suitable areas of the empire."

"The sect can provide certain resources and connections in the early stages, but they must acknowledge the sect Sect Master's status and exist as a vassal force. At the same time, rules should be established that if any of these branches produce a disciple with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul in the future, they will have the right to return to the main sect for cultivation first."

As for the Core Disciple of this sect, if their ambitions lie elsewhere, they may choose to go to a branch sect for training or to assume important positions, but the core inheritance and decision-making power must be firmly held in the hands of this sect."

He paused, then continued, "In this way, we can alleviate the pressure of resource allocation within the clan, provide opportunities for talented individuals from collateral branches to advance, reduce internal friction, and spread the clan's influence in a more flexible manner, accumulating potential strength."

Even if I leave this realm in the future, as long as the core strength of our sect remains intact and the system is sound, these branch forces will be the tentacles and barriers extending from my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, rather than a hidden danger of division. If a branch develops well, independence is not out of the question. After all, we are all one family, and it is always better than brothers fighting amongst themselves."

After listening, Yu Boxuan and Yu Mingfeng pondered for a long time. This idea was quite bold, breaking the traditional monolithic structure of the sect, but upon closer examination, it was a way to break the deadlock under the current circumstances.

This approach can both appease internal dissent and subtly expand influence, diversifying the clan's resources and increasing its resilience.

"This method... might be worth a try," Yu Boxuan said slowly, his eyes showing approval. "However, the specific procedures, the selection of candidates, and the division of responsibilities need to be carefully considered and implemented step by step. We cannot rush it, lest it become unmanageable."

"That's natural." Yu Yuanchen nodded. "This matter still requires the care of Grandfather and Father. We should proceed steadily and not rush things. With us here, any hidden dangers will ultimately remain just that – hidden dangers."

With the important matter settled, the atmosphere in the hall became much more relaxed. In the following days, Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan stayed in Dragon City, enjoying a rare family reunion. Ye Zhilan also took some time to return to the Ye Family to visit her parents, Ye and her grandfather, Ye Kuan.

Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao became stars within the sect, receiving admiration and affection from the clansmen wherever they went. Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian also had a rare moment of relaxation, exchanging ideas and skills with their elder brother and sister-in-law, from which they benefited greatly.

Peaceful and warm days always pass quickly. Several days later, Yu Yuanchen felt the time was right and decided to return to the Sun Moon Continent.

On this day, outside Dragon City.

Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan, along with Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao, bid farewell to Yu Boxuan, Yu Mingfeng, Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Luomian, and others who came to see them off.

"Grandfather, Father, Yuanzhen, Luomian, I'll leave the affairs of the sect to you all," Yu Yuanchen said solemnly.

"Go with peace of mind, we'll take care of things at home." Yu Boxuan waved his hand, his eyes filled with anticipation. "The world you forge outside will be the foundation of the sect's future!"

Yu Mingfeng also cautioned, "Be careful in everything, and prioritize your own safety."

Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian also bowed and said, "Take care, elder brother (sister-in-law)!"

Afterwards, the group went to the Clear Sky Sect to pick up Tang Wei, who was already prepared. After bidding farewell to the elders of the Clear Sky Sect, Yu Yuanchen did not delay any longer.

With a flick of his sleeve, a vast and boundless Thunder Divine Essence erupted, enveloping everyone present. Then, he pointed his fingers like a sword and lightly slashed at the void in front of him!

"Sizzle--!"

A spatial rift, its edges crackling with Purple Gold Lightning, was forcibly torn open! The interior of the rift was dark and deep, emanating chilling spatial fluctuations.

"Go!" Yu Yuanchen shouted, and his Thunder Divine Essence transformed into a solid protective shield, enveloping Ye Zhilan, Yu Yunting, Yu Yunyao, and Tang Wei. He stepped into the spatial rift. The rift quickly closed, and the area returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.

The sensation of traversing space was incredibly novel for Tang Wei. Even with Yu Yuanchen's Divine Essence protecting him, he could still sense the distorted and chaotic void currents outside, which filled him with awe. He didn't know how much time had passed, perhaps only a moment, when a light appeared ahead.

Before them, a bright light shone, and they found themselves on solid ground. Before them lay the outline of a magnificent city—the capital of the Sun Moon Federation, Dragon City (Zihuang)! They had returned to the Sun Moon Continent from the distant Douluo Continent!

Upon returning to the Governor's Mansion, Qian Daoliu, Xu Yu, and others, who had already received the news, were waiting for him. After a brief exchange, Yu Yuanchen began to arrange the follow-up matters.

Yu Yuanchen had long planned for Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao. The two children's talents and foundations were already extremely solid. What they lacked most now was real combat experience and mental tempering in life-and-death battles.

"The Federation's territory is vast and generally stable, but there are still many powerful Soul Beast that have not been completely eradicated in the border areas and some remote regions, which roam and ravage villages and towns. The Federation has set up an ' Executive Department ' to specifically hunt down and eliminate such Ferocious Beast," Yu Yuanchen said to his two children.

"Starting tomorrow, you will join the Executive Department and begin with the lowest-level missions. Remember, your mission is to gain experience, not to play. The Executive Department will equip you with Recording Soul Tool to record your missions. I will review them periodically."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao's faces immediately tensed up, showing both nervousness and excited anticipation.

Ye Zhilan said softly, "Your mother will secretly follow you and protect you. But unless you are truly in a life-or-death situation, I will never lend a hand. Moreover," she paused slightly, a hint of mockery in her voice.

"Even if you accidentally... well, as long as it's not too long and the bodies are still relatively intact, Mom is confident she can bring you back. So, go all out, but remember, do what you can; wisdom is more important than brute force."

The first part of the sentence sent a chill down the spines of the brother and sister, while the second part left them both amused and exasperated. They knew immediately that their mother was just trying to scare them, but they also understood their parents' good intentions—to toughen them up in real danger, yet to give them the greatest confidence. The two solemnly replied, "Yes! We will definitely live up to Mom and Dad's expectations!"

After arranging things for the girls, Yu Yuanchen led Tang Wei to Tang Chen, who was sweating profusely in the Forging Workshop of the Federal Soul Tool Research Institute.

"Dad!" Tang Wei exclaimed excitedly upon seeing his father, whom he hadn't seen for several years. Tang Chen's skin was now bronze from years of working by the forge, his muscles were bulging, and his aura was even more deep and domineering, as if he were surrounded by a fiery forging Artistic Conception.

"You little rascal! You're finally here!" Tang Chen's eyes lit up with joy when he saw his son. He put down the Giant Hammer in his hand, strode forward, and gave Tang Wei a big hug. Then he looked him over and nodded with satisfaction. "Hmm, solid foundation, you haven't been slacking off! Your Soul Power has reached level 54, not bad!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Tang Chen looked at Yu Yuanchen and said with a wry smile, "Brother Yu, you have no idea! The shortage of Spirit Forge Grade metal here is huge. The boys I brought have the skills, but their Cultivation Level is not enough. They have to rest for half a day after forging just one piece. The efficiency is too low. I have to fill in the gaps. My old bones are about to fall apart!"

This is quite normal, since they generally only have the Cultivation Level of Soul King and their talent and foundation are not high. In the past, in the Clear Sky Sect, forging was not valued by the sect and was only regarded as a source of income. Only some disciples with low talent would study forging techniques for the sake of the sect's livelihood.

Tang Chen was an anomaly; he genuinely loved forging, which meant that even though the others were skilled in Spirit Forging, the total amount of Rare Metal they forged together (this refers only to quantity; the others were using Spirit Forging, while Tang Chen was using Soul Forging) was not much more than what Tang Chen could forge alone.

Yu Yuanchen laughed and said, "That's why I sent Xiao Wei to you. You know his background. He has the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul and has also cultivated Martial Way. His Blood Essence are abundant, and his endurance far exceeds that of his peers. You can teach him the ' Spirit Forging ' system method."

With his talent and foundation, mastering Spirit Forging shouldn't be difficult for him. If he succeeds, he'll be worth at least five or six ordinary Spirit Forger, making things easier for you."

Tang Chen's eyes lit up, and his gaze towards Tang Wei instantly became fervent, as if he were looking at a rare treasure. "That's right! How could I forget about this kid! Little Wei," he turned to Tang Wei, grinning and revealing his white teeth, "Rest for one night, and starting tomorrow, you'll learn the real skills from your old man! I'll show you what the true way of forging is!"

Looking at his father's "malicious" smile, and recalling his elder brother Yu Yuanchen 'Yu Luomian, Tang Wei suddenly had an ominous premonition about his future life as a "workhorse".

But his deep-seated love for forging and his desire to become stronger made him stand tall and loudly reply, "Yes, Father! I will definitely learn diligently!"

Looking at the father and son, Yu Yuanchen smiled. The Planar Passage project requires a massive amount of high-quality materials, and Tang Wei's addition is undoubtedly a New Life, but it is far from enough. It seems that he himself cannot just rest on his laurels. After all, it was he who proposed the Spirit Forging.

Everything is progressing according to plan.