The auspicious cloud broke through the Cloud Sea, racing toward the Heavenly Court.
Chen Wei stood on the cloud with his hands behind his back, his brow faintly furrowed.
For no other reason than the stubborn little ornament clinging to his leg.
Like a koala, Chen Xiang tilted his little face up and chattered nonstop. "Dad, Fahai gets to go work at Golden Mountain Temple. I want to go too! Dad, give me an assignment! Dad, look at how strong I am. Wouldn't it be a waste if I didn't go to the front lines to subdue demons and vanquish fiends?"
Chen Wei glanced down at his dear son and sighed.
This boy was steeped in blessings and didn't even know it.
The moment he was born, the Great Heavenly Venerable had issued an imperial decree, personally naming him the Jade Pivot Numina Star Lord. He was a bona fide star lord, with no roll calls to attend and no duties to perform. He had a seat at the Peach Banquet every year, and golden cores from Taishang Laojun's alchemy furnace were delivered to his residence like clockwork.
Countless immortals across the Three Realms wouldn't dare dream of such a starting point.
But Chen Xiang?
Rather than enjoy life as a star lord who spent every day eating, drinking, and playing, he complained that the residence was too dull. Seeing Fahai receive an assignment, he insisted on making a fuss about going to the front lines himself.
Chen Wei ignored him and let him cling to his leg as the auspicious cloud drifted all the way back to the Chen Residence.
They entered the mansion's gates.
Chen Xiang still wouldn't let go, following Chen Wei all the way into the Main Hall.
"Dad!"
Chen Xiang drew the word out, tugging