Homecoming, Warmth (4K)

The conflicts on the Saint Demon Continent have settled, and the chilling atmosphere and chaos that once filled the world have gradually subsided, replaced by a tranquil peace after the catastrophe and an anticipation of a new order. The shattered landscape needs time to heal, and the wounded creatures need rest and recuperation.

Inside the highest Council Hall of the alliance headquarters, the atmosphere was completely different from the usual solemnity.

Yu Yuanchen sat upright in the main seat, his aura restrained, yet naturally exuding an aura of authority over the universe. After several days of recuperation, he had recovered most of the Divine Essence he had lost in the great battle. Although there was a trace of fatigue between his brows, his eyes were still as deep as the starry sea. Gu Yuena, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen sat on either side, their auras also much more stable, clearly indicating that they had gained a lot.

Below, the high-ranking members of the Temple Alliance, led by Yang Zhou and Han Tao, were all present, their faces beaming with barely suppressed excitement and gratitude.

"Under the Jade Crown, Your Majesties!" Yang Zhou rose, bowed deeply, his voice trembling slightly with excitement, "The Demon Race race has submitted, the Planar Spirit have been vanquished, and evil has been eradicated. This is an unparalleled achievement that has saved our Human Race from fire and water and restored the world! On behalf of the billions of compatriots of the Temple Alliance, Yang Zhou thanks you all for your great kindness!"

Behind him, Han Tao, along with the five temple masters and their deputy masters, bowed in unison, their eyes filled with heartfelt respect. Thousands of years of oppression had vanished in an instant; this kindness was heavier than mountains.

Yu Yuanchen slightly raised his hand, and a gentle force lifted everyone up. "Palace Master Yang, you flatter us. This calamity is also an opportunity for us to grow. Now that the culprit has been eliminated, it is time to recuperate and rebuild our homes."

He glanced at the crowd and said slowly, "Once this matter is settled, we will soon set off to return to our homeland."

Upon hearing this, the joy on Yang Zhou and the others' faces froze instantly, replaced by intense reluctance and panic.

"Your Majesty is leaving?" Han Tao couldn't help but ask urgently, "Now that the continent has just been pacified and everything needs to be rebuilt, it is precisely because of Your Majesty's role Dinghai Shenzhen to hold the line and provide guidance! The Alliance... cannot do without Your Majesties!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the Vice Temple Master of the Magic Temple hurriedly added, "If it weren't for you Your Majesties, the Alliance would have already fallen. We implore Your Majesty to stay, take charge of the Alliance, and lead us to create a glorious future!"

Everyone echoed their sentiments, their emotions genuine. They were truly reluctant to part with these Spirit-level Expert from another realm. Not only were their strength extraordinary, but the new concepts and insights into cultivation they brought had also greatly benefited the entire alliance. With them in charge, the alliance's future was promising.

Yu Yuanchen shook his head, his tone calm yet firm. "We are ultimately just passersby in this world, our roots are in our homeland. The future of the Saint Demon Continent should be created by those of you who live here. Over-reliance on external forces is not a long-term solution."

Seeing the disappointment on everyone's faces, he changed the subject. "However, although we are leaving, we will not sever ties."

His gaze shifted to the Evil Emperor (in human form) standing quietly to the side. "This is the Evil Eye Tyrant Lord, Your Excellency the Evil Emperor. He comes from the Douluo Plane with us, and his strength has reached the peak of the mortal realm, only one step away from the God Level."

He will remain in this realm temporarily, partly to consolidate his power and seek an opportunity for a breakthrough; and partly to serve as a liaison between us and the Alliance. In the event of a major upheaval that the Alliance cannot handle, they can contact us through him."

Since the Evil Emperor was not originally a native being of Douluo, the prohibition imposed by the Dragon God that the Soul Beast Clan could not become gods would only take effect while the Evil Emperor was in the Douluo Continent. Therefore, he did not plan to return to the Douluo Continent for the time being and prepared to stay in the Saint Demon Continent to become a god.

But Di Tian is different; after all, he's a pure-blooded Dragon Clan, and the Dragon God's decree is too restrictive on him.

The Evil Emperor stepped forward, his enormous vertical pupils sweeping over the crowd, his mental fluctuations calm. "I have been entrusted by Brother Yu to reside in this realm temporarily. If the alliance encounters any difficulties, they may come to the Evil Demon Swamp to find me."

Upon hearing this, Yang Zhou and the others were first taken aback, then overjoyed! A peak expert who could fight the Demon God Emperor was willing to stay and take care of them; this was an incredible surprise.

Although it's not as effective as having Yu Yuanchen and others personally oversee things, it's still a very strong safeguard! Moreover, since the Evil Emperor isn't Human Race, having him as a neutral liaison avoids the potential risks of the alliance over-reliance on any one side.

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Evil Emperor! Thank you, Your Majesty the Jade Emperor!" Yang Zhou and the others bowed in gratitude again, feeling much more at ease.

After arranging the alliance matters, Yu Yuanchen gave the Evil Emperor a few more instructions via telepathy, mainly regarding the things he needed to pay attention to when breaking through to the God Level, and that after stabilizing his realm, he could appropriately guide the promising juniors in the alliance, but should not interfere too much in the alliance's internal affairs. The Evil Emperor agreed to all of them.

A few days later, everything was ready.

In the former Demon Capital Heart City, in that void where God War once erupted, now initially stabilized by Yu Yuanchen's great magical power.

Yu Yuanchen, Gu Yuena, Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen, Di Tian, and Ye Zhilan had all gathered here. Only a handful of the alliance's top leaders, including Yang Zhou and Han Tao, came to see them off.

"Gentlemen, we've traveled a thousand miles, but we must part ways eventually. Take care." Yu Yuanchen cupped his hands to Yang Zhou and the others.

"Your Majesty, please take care! May Your Majesty achieve success soon. If you have time, we hope you will visit this realm again!" Yang Zhou and the others bowed in return, their eyes filled with admiration and blessings.

Yu Yuanchen nodded and said no more. He waved his hand and summoned the Hell Gate. After the battle with the Planar Spirit, his understanding of the Space Law had deepened, and he now wielded them with even greater ease.

A dark golden portal stood in the void, its surface shrouded in flowing runes, emanating stable spatial fluctuations.

With a thought, Yu Yuanchen did not directly construct Temporary Passage. Instead, he took out a Hell Gate Replica, which was enhanced by fusing a piece of the Void Nether Silver Mother, a relic of Planar Spirit and of considerable quality. It was a portal that was slightly smaller in scale but more intricate in structure and faintly resonated with the aura of the Hell Gate.

Yu Yuanchen fixed it to the void node, creating a strange resonance with the main body of the Hell Gate.

"This secondary gate can sense the main gate. As long as enough energy is injected, it can temporarily open a passage between the two realms," Yu Yuanchen said to Yang Zhou. "It can be used as a backup for emergency communication. Do not use it lightly unless absolutely necessary, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble."

Yang Zhou nodded solemnly, regarding this door as the Alliance's top secret.

"Let's go." Yu Yuanchen gestured to Gu Yuena and the others, and took the lead in stepping into the Hell Gate. Gu Yuena, Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen, Di Tian, and Ye Zhilan followed closely behind.

A flash of light appeared at the portal, and the six figures vanished. The Hell Gate and its secondary gate also slowly disappeared into the void.

For the few who had already become gods or quasi-gods, the process of crossing planes was no longer a perilous journey, but rather a wondrous traversal. Surrounded by bizarre and dazzling spatial light, and feeling the aura of the Douluo Saint Demon Continent 'Plane Law— which was different from, yet more familiar and comforting—getting closer and closer, a ripple of homecoming stirred in everyone's hearts.

Ye Zhilan, in particular, had a look of anticipation in her beautiful eyes. Having been separated from her husband and children for several years, her heart was overflowing with longing.

Douluo Plane, Douluo Federation, Purple Blazing Dragon City.

Deep within the Governor's Mansion, in a secret sanctuary, the space rippled slightly, and a dark golden portal quietly appeared.

Yu Yuanchen and his group of six took a step forward, their feet firmly planted on the ground. A rich and familiar Heaven and Earth Origin Qi rushed towards them, carrying the unique Life Force and energy of the Douluo Continent.

"I'm back..." Qian Daoliu a deep breath, feeling the familiar scent in the air, and a comfortable expression appeared on his face.

Douluo Continent is their root. Returning here is like a fish returning to water, bringing an indescribable sense of freedom. Although the limitations of the dimensional level prevent them from unleashing their full potential, their daily cultivation and comprehension of the laws become smoother.

Tang Chen laughed heartily and stomped his foot on the ground, "Home is still the best! That Saint Demon Continent is full of Demonic Energy; it's never comfortable staying there!"

A hint of gentleness flashed in Di Tian's enormous dragon eyes. The Star Dou Great Forest was his true home.

Yu Yuanchen retracted the Hell Gate, and his Divine Sense instantly covered the entire Dragon City, quickly locking onto two familiar and powerful auras sparring in the Martial Arts Arena outside the city. A warm smile unconsciously curved his lips.

"Dad! Mom!"

Almost the instant Yu Yuanchen's Divine Sense swept over the area, two joyful calls came from afar! Two Daoliu, one blue and one purple, shot in from outside the city at an extremely fast speed and landed outside the palace in the blink of an eye.

As the light faded, two dashing figures were revealed.

The young man on the left was over 1.9 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a thick back. He wore a simple white outfit, with his black hair flowing down, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. His face was handsome and resolute, bearing a seven-tenths resemblance to Yu Yuanchen. Fine Purple Gold Lightning flowed around his body, and his aura had clearly reached the peak of the Soul Sage. He was none other than Yu Yunting.

But beneath his composed demeanor lay a deep longing and excitement.

The girl on the right is tall and graceful, wearing a light blue dress, with black hair like a waterfall, and a stunningly beautiful face. She has both the gentleness of Ye Zhilan and the heroic spirit of Yu Yuanchen. Her pair of emerald green eyes are as pure and full of Life Force as jade. Her Cultivation Level has also reached the Soul Sage level. She is none other than Yu Yunyao!

"Yunting! Yunyao!" Ye Zhilan's eyes instantly reddened upon seeing her two children. She quickly stepped forward and embraced them tightly. Several years had passed since she last saw them, and her children had grown into adults with Cultivation Level their cultivation. This filled her with both joy and sorrow, as she had missed the important time of their growth.

"Mom!" Yu Yunyao buried her head in her mother's arms, her voice choked with sobs. Although Yu Yunting was usually calm and collected, he could not hide his excitement at this moment and hugged his mother tightly.

Yu Yuanchen stepped forward, looking at his son, who was slightly taller than him, and his graceful daughter, his eyes filled with paternal love and pride. He reached out and patted his son's shoulder firmly, then gently rubbed his daughter's head.

"Good, good! They've all grown up, and their Cultivation Level hasn't fallen behind either. Very good!"

"Father!" Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao called out in unison, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at their father. They had already learned from the information that the Federation and the sect had sent when they assisted the Demon Race race in their migration that their parents had done on the other continent. They knew how powerful they were to contend with the Demon God Emperor and slay the Planar Spirit.

After a heartwarming reunion, the family returned to the inner hall of the official residence to talk. Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao couldn't wait to recount the development of the Federation, the changes in the sect, and their own cultivation experiences over the past few years.

The Federation flourished under the framework left by Yu Yuanchen, and its Soul Tool Technology advanced rapidly. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan grew stronger under the leadership of Yu Mingfeng, Yu Yuanzhen, and others. The brother and sister also grew rapidly through constant training.

Listening to their children's stories, Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan both wore satisfied smiles. The warmth of home eased the fatigue and exhaustion of their battles in the other world.

In the days that followed, Yu Yuanchen did not immediately go into seclusion. He first had in-depth conversations with his father, Yu Mingfeng, and grandfather Yu Boxuan, to learn about the specific situation of the sect and the Federation. He then selectively passed on some of his experiences and insights from his time on the Saint Demon Continent, especially regarding the path after reaching level 100 and the concept of God Level, pointing the way for the future powerhouses of the Douluo Continent.

He also took the time to guide his two children in their cultivation, resolving the bottlenecks they were currently facing and leaving behind more suitable follow-up cultivation methods for them.

At the same time, he also distributed some of the cultivation resources he obtained from the Saint Demon Continent that were suitable for the Douluo Continent system, further enhancing the strength of the core forces.

Gu Yuena Di Tian returned to the Star Dou Great Forest. Qian Daoliu to the Spirit Hall, while Tang Chen eagerly returned to the Clear Sky Sect. They also needed to handle the affairs of their respective forces and digest the gains from this trip.

Warm times always fly by. In the blink of an eye, January has passed.

On this day, Yu Yuanchen summoned Ye Zhilan, Yu Yunting, and Yu Yunyao to the quiet room.

"Zhilan, Yunting, Yunyao." Yu Yuanchen looked at the three most important people in his Life, his tone gentle yet tinged with solemnity, "What I gained from the Saint Demon Continent needs to be digested as soon as possible. I intend to go into seclusion for a period of time to try to refine the Plane Origin and break through to a higher realm. This seclusion will likely last quite a while."

Ye Zhilan held her husband's hand and said softly, "Go with peace of mind. I'll take care of things at home. Father and grandfather will handle the matters of the Federation and the sect. Yunting and Yunyao are already capable of standing on their own." She knew the burden and aspirations on her husband's shoulders.

Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao nodded emphatically. "Father, please rest assured and continue your seclusion! We will definitely work hard in our cultivation and will not let you down!"

Yu Yuanchen smiled with satisfaction, "Good. When I emerge from seclusion, I hope to see you all capable of taking on even greater responsibilities."

He then said to Ye Zhilan, "Zhilan, your accumulation is nearing completion. When you feel the time is right, you can use the Hell Gate to travel to the Saint Demon Continent for a breakthrough. The suppression of the laws there has been lifted, making it more suitable to trigger the God Tribulation. The Evil Emperor will be there to meet you."

"I understand," Ye Zhilan nodded.

After settling his family affairs, Yu Yuanchen summoned Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen, Di Tian (Gu Yuena had already gone into seclusion), as well as the core leaders of the Federation and the sect, and made final arrangements. He entrusted the permission for the communication channel between the Federation and the Alliance to a trustworthy person and left behind a method to awaken him in an emergency.

With everything arranged, Yu Yuanchen was finally able to begin his seclusion without any distractions.

In the deepest Secret Realm beneath the Purple Blazing Dragon City, Yu Yuanchen sat cross-legged on a lotus platform formed from lightning. Before him floated the chaotic dimensional Plane Origin and the ancient Heavenly Dao Cauldron.

He took a deep breath, his eyes becoming incredibly profound and resolute. Refining the Plane Origin and condensing the position of God King would inevitably be fraught with difficulties, but his Dao heart was firm and he was fearless.

Let's begin.

With hands forming a seal, Thunder Divine Essence slowly surged forth, enveloping the Plane Origin and the Heavenly Dao Cauldron. A long period of seclusion concerning the future path of cultivation had officially begun.

And with their return and the changes they brought, the Douluo Continent quietly entered a new era. The storm has subsided, and the Hidden Dragon lies dormant, waiting for its next soaring flight.