Ling Yun gazed at the sky, his eyes half-closed, then asked, "How many years has this Emperor been away?"
Rex replied, "Answering Emperor Lord, counting the days, it has been twelve years."
"Twelve years?" Ling Yun gave a bitter smile.
He wondered how much time had passed on Blue Star, and whether it would cause any complications. Thankfully An Qing was there, otherwise it truly would be impossible to explain.
Their group had gone back and forth to the Death Hole, taking mere month, yet the Twelve Domains had experienced twelve years. It must have been the handiwork of Evil Buddha, who had disrupted the flow of time.
According to Ling Yun's conjecture, Evil Buddha must have engaged in a great battle. With whom?
"Daddy, I can't see Mommy anywhere," the little one ran over with her brows slightly furrowed. Her divine sense had swept through the entire divine palace, and there was no sign of An Qing anywhere.
"She probably went out. You guys go play, and don't run around aimlessly," Ling Yun waved his hand, dismissing the three clingy little ones.
"Alright..."
The little one pouted, happily slipping into the bedchamber. Beibei and Little Irene followed closely, laughing heartily—they must have been thinking of the treasures in their hands.
"Emperor Lord, Empress and the others are not in the God Realm," Rex said.
"Understood. Your arm?" Ling Yun asked with a furrowed brow.
"It's nothing, just an arm. To be able to salvage my life is already fortunate," Rex felt a sense of being favored beyond his deserts.
"Rex, you know what this Emperor detests, especially at a time like this when my mood is very poor," a brilliant light emanated from Ling Yun's eyes, his dark pupils terrifying to behold.
Rex shuddered violently. He answered, "It was