That morning, a small family meeting was held in the resplendent Council Hall of the Ruyi Lotus Palace.
Liu Changxu sat upright in the seat of honor, his expression calm and dignified. His five wives, Zhao Qi'er, Yang Qingxue, Su Jinxiu, Li Zhenxin, and Lian'er, sat on either side of him like stars clustered around the moon.
Below him, his third son Liu Fuyue, fourth son Liu Fufeng, sixth son Liu Fuchao, seventh son Liu Fuyang, sixteenth son Liu Fuhe, seventeenth son Liu Fucheng, nineteenth son Liu Fuxiong, twentieth son Liu Fusheng, twenty-first son Liu Fuhai, twenty-second son Liu Fuyu, twenty-third son Liu Fule, twenty-fourth son Liu Fukkun, twenty-fifth son Liu Fujin, and twenty-sixth son Liu Fusheng, along with his fifteenth daughter Liu Fuyin, sixteenth daughter Liu Fuhui, seventeenth daughter Liu Fuxin, eighteenth daughter Liu Fuyue, and the rest of his children, sat cross-legged on cushions in the hall.
Liu Changxu slowly swept his gaze over each of his children. Seeing that they had all made progress in their cultivation filled him with relief. He cleared his throat and said gently:
"I summoned you all here today mainly to tell you that I intend to return to Sea God Star in a few days. I also want to hear your thoughts and find out who wishes to remain on Hundred Spirits Star and who wishes to accompany me to Sea God Star."
"Imperial Father, the dynasty's affairs here have only just settled onto the right track. Isn't it a little hasty to leave already? Once you're gone, those alien races that have only just submitted might stir up trouble!"
His son Liu Fuyue spoke urgently upon hearing his father's words:
Liu Changxu looked at his children and said slowly:
"After I leave, I will leave an incarnation behind. It will