Central Heaven Prefecture, Divine Capital Changluo.
A massive spatial rift suddenly appeared in the sky.
A stream of starlight enveloped two figures as they flew out from the void.
Then, the spatial rift immediately closed.
The Divine Capital is finally back.
Chen Qingyu took a deep breath, gazing at the familiar and magnificent city below, a look of emotion appearing on his face.
After he reached the Spirit Origin Realm, he thought he would need to travel for at least a year or two before he could reach the True Gang Realm and return to the Divine Capital.
But unexpectedly:
He returned in just over three months.
In those three months, a great deal of things happened, involving many different aspects, and his cultivation and strength improved by leaps and bounds.
Let's go.
Chen Guangsheng gave a shout and immediately led Chen Qingyu through nine layers of golden gales to the front of the Floating Heavenly Palace.
Swish!
Upon arriving at the Heavenly Palace, the two figures vanished instantly.
When they could see their surroundings again, they found themselves in the familiar Star Sea Floating Island, where the Ninth Ancestor was smiling at them.
You came back quite quickly.
As the Ninth Ancestor spoke, he glanced at Chen Qingyu, his smile widening, and exclaimed in admiration:
good.
In just three months since you left home, you have already reached the True Gang Realm. The speed at which you have achieved this far exceeds my expectations.
Chen Qingyu bowed respectfully and said:
Our ancestors were too kind.
This journey ended hastily. Although I completed the Blood Exchange Ritual, I failed to find the reincarnation of the Great Void Primal Spirit, which disappointed our ancestor.
The Ninth Ancestor waved his hand dismissively and said:
It's alright.
I didn't have high hopes for this; I just wanted you to try your luck.
Now it seems that either you haven't traveled long enough to encounter it, or it simply doesn't intend to meet anyone, including you.
Ninth Ancestor spoke, his gaze turned to Chen Guangsheng beside him, and he said:
Guangsheng, you did a great job this time too. You didn't cause Qingyu any harm and successfully completed the Blood Exchange Ritual. Your contribution is immense.
Chen Guangsheng lowered his head and said:
I cannot accept the praise of my great-uncle.
This time, I did not enter the Forest of Eternal Night; Qingyu went to the Spirit Clan Royal Court alone.
Not to mention, I already felt extremely ashamed for having put Qingyu in such a dangerous situation during the previous battle with the Yanggu Zhang Clan.
Okay.
The Ninth Ancestor waved his hand and said:
What's past is past, so let's not dwell on it.
As he spoke, he gestured with his sleeve:
You've been working hard for months, go and get some rest.
I still have some things to say to Qingyu.
yes.
Chen Guangsheng bowed respectfully, took a step back, and his figure immediately disappeared from the Star Sea Floating Island.
After he left:
The Ninth Ancestor then looked at Chen Qingyu and said with a smile:
Little Qingyu, your rapid attainment of the True Gang Realm is a joyous occasion for the Chen Clan.
According to Lineage rules, after achieving True Gang, one must contribute to the Lineage. Do you have a suitable position you would like to hold?
Chen Qingyu shook his head and said:
I have no opinion on this; I leave it entirely to our ancestors to decide.
Um
The Ninth Ancestor pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke:
I do have some thoughts on this, but you've only just returned to the Divine Capital, so there's no need to rush.
As he spoke, he gestured:
Go home first, come see me tomorrow.
OK.
Chen Qingyu bowed, stood up again, and was already outside the Golden Hall of the Floating Heavenly Palace.
He casually checked in, slightly enhanced one of the nine divine abilities, and then transformed into a bolt of lightning, hurtling down.
In the familiar courtyard.
Chen Zhengxing was drinking tea when suddenly his expression changed, revealing a hint of surprise.
Boom!
Lightning struck the courtyard, and as the lightning dissipated, it revealed Chen Qingyu's smiling figure.
Dad, it's been a long time.
Qingyu!
Chen Zhengxing immediately stood up and laughed heartily:
Good lad! You're back so fast!
He glanced at Chen Qingyu and couldn't help but sigh:
Your cultivation breakthrough speed is as frightening as ever.
In just a few short months, you've already advanced to the True Gang Realm.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu shrugged and said:
It wasn't all due to my own cultivation; there were other factors as well, such as the Blood Exchange Ritual.
Hearing his words:
Chen Zhengxing's smile immediately faded, and he asked:
How are your mother and sister doing?
His tone unconsciously carried a hint of nervousness.
They're doing quite well.
Chen Qingyu sat down and said:
It's not that good, but it's far from as bad as we imagine.
They remained members of the royal family within the Spirit Clan Royal Court. Although they were somewhat neglected, they were not openly ostracized, targeted, or suppressed by the court's upper echelons.
As for my maternal grandmother, who was also the Spirit King, she wasn't particularly harsh on them.
As he spoke, he added:
Before she left, my mother asked me to give her regards to you.
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhengxing visibly breathed a sigh of relief:
That's good, that's good.
He sat down again, poured Chen Qingyu a cup of tea, and then said:
I received your mother's greetings.
After all these years, I'm already content to know that she's doing well.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu paused for a moment before speaking:
But I don't think so.
Right now, our family has the opportunity to reunite.
Upon hearing Chen Zhengxing froze for a moment, put down his teacup, stared at Chen Qingyu, and said in a complicated tone:
You wouldn't be thinking of persuading them to return to the Divine Capital, would you?
Chen Qingyu raised his head slightly and said seriously:
I didn't just want to; I already advised against it.
But they didn't want to come back.
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhengxing fell silent.
After a long silence:
He spoke slowly, his voice low:
I can understand why your sister doesn't want to come back.
After all these years, she must have gotten used to life in the Spirit Clan Royal Court, and the Divine Capital was a strange place to her.
But your mother she
He paused, his expression becoming complicated, and said in a low voice:
Is she unwilling to come back because she's afraid to face me?
Chen Qingyu looked at him, slowly nodded, and said:
She's afraid you'll hate or resent her, so she doesn't dare face you.
Oh
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhengxing gave a self-deprecating laugh, his voice slightly hoarse:
To be honest, it would be abnormal if I didn't feel resentment or bitterness.
But it wasn't her I resented.
Over the years, I've often wondered if our initial meeting was a mistake.
If I hadn't met her, perhaps I would have married that woman from the Wang Clan, or someone else, and none of this would have happened.
As he spoke, he closed his eyes, his voice growing increasingly low:
We have killed too many people, and all of this could have been avoided.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu paused for a moment before speaking:
You shouldn't punish yourself for other people's mistakes.
If anyone is guilty, it is the radicals within the Spirit Race and the ambitious individuals in the other alien holy lands; those are the truly unforgivable ones!
Chen Zhengxing opened his eyes, his voice hoarse:
They are certainly guilty!
As long as those people are alive, I will suffer greatly and have sleepless nights.
I hate them to the core, but what can I do? With my mere Void Penetration Realm, I can do nothing against them.
Upon hearing this:
Chen Qingyu finally understood the root cause of his father Chen Zhengxing's unresolved inner conflict.
He didn't resent his wife, but he was equally afraid to face her.
Because of the past, he was constantly tormented. As long as the real murderers were still at large, the deep-seated hatred and raging anger in his heart would never subside.
Only by letting go of these things and resolving his inner conflicts can he achieve true liberation, and only then can his family truly be reunited.
After figuring this out
ten years!
Chen Qingyu suddenly extended a finger and uttered two words.
Um?
Chen Zhengxing was taken aback for a moment, then heard Chen Qingyu slowly say:
Dad, I assure you, it will only take ten years at most.
Within ten years, I will definitely wipe out those murderers from back then!
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