Not long after:
The news of Chen Qingyu's return to the Desolate Continent had already caused a sensation throughout the entire Divine Capital, and then quickly spread to the entire Desolate Continent.
Less than fifteen minutes --
The various holy lands of Human Race and alien races, the Emperor Yuan Palace in the Saint Yuan Minor Realm, and even the Yinshan Liu Clan who had settled in the Eastern Region, all sent envoys to the Divine Capital to pay their respects.
The Yinshan Liu Clan, in particular, seemed extremely anxious.
However, Chen Qingyu ignored them all, leaving them stranded in the Floating Heavenly Palace. Instead, he personally went to bring back his mother, Ling Qiuxia, and his sister Ling Shuangxue.
Chen Zhengxing personally cooked a small feast for the family to welcome Chen Qingyu.
Eat slowly...
Ling Qiuxia smiled and kept putting food on Chen Qingyu's plate, saying softly:
"There's more if that's not enough."
"Waaah..."
Chen Qingyu kept eating and drinking while giving a thumbs up.
He hadn't eaten a meal cooked by his father in three years, and he really missed it.
"Chicken soup is here..."
Chen Zhengxing, wearing an apron, placed a bowl of chicken soup on the table.
"Alright, this is the last dish. Eat it while it's hot."
As he spoke, he casually pulled off his apron, clapped his hands, and sat down.
" Qingyu, you've been away for three years, eat more."
Chen Zhengxing chuckled and placed a large chicken leg in Chen Qingyu's bowl.
"Thanks, Dad!"
Chen Qingyu perked up and quickly took the chicken leg and started gnawing on it.
As the family ate and chatted casually, Chen Qingyu gave a general account of his experiences over the past few years, omitting many details.
After he finished speaking:
Chen Zhengxing, Ling Qiuxia, and the others were deeply shocked, and a strange emotion arose in their hearts:
"So, Qingyu, you've become the Heavenly Lord's personal disciple..."
Chen Zhengxing murmured:
"If you hadn't mentioned it today, I really wouldn't have known that there were such powerful beings as Heavenly Lord among the Three Thousand Dao Domains."
"The ability to overturn boundaries is truly incredible!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu couldn't help but agree:
"Indeed, any Heavenly Lord can easily destroy or create a Dao Domain with a single thought; such power is truly unimaginable."
"With my current level of understanding, trying to fathom the might of the Heavenly Lord is like a frog in a well looking at the sky."
Chen Zhengxing nodded and said:
"Your ability to become the Heavenly Lord's personal disciple is not only due to your good Creation, but also a testament to your talent and excellence."
He paused for a moment before sighing:
"But what's more important to me is hearing you tell me yourself that you saved the Emperor Venerable Baihua."
"Our Chen Clan clan, along with all the Kings of High Antiquity and even countless Human Race inhabiting this Desolate Continent, have all received the great kindness and virtue of the Emperor Venerable Baihua."
"Without her, there would be no Chen Clan."
"You were able to rescue her and repay this debt of gratitude, which is a great thing for the Chen Clan."
"Um."
Chen Qingyu nodded and casually asked:
"By the way, Dad."
"How has the Chen Clan business been these past few years? Have any outstanding individuals emerged from it?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhengxing shook his head and said:
"Our Chen Clan now possesses the entire Desolate Continent, as well as tributes from the Yinshan Liu Clan. In recent years, we have indeed gained many powerful individuals, and many geniuses have also emerged."
"But compared to you, they're all just ugly ducklings and cracked beans; how can they be considered outstanding talents?"
"Alright, Dad."
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu couldn't help but chuckle:
"Please stop flattering me."
"I don't expect the geniuses within the Chen Clan to reach the Quasi-Emperor or even Emperor Venerable, or for more Saint and Saint King to emerge in the future; that would be good enough."
" Lineage development must be done step by step; you can't become fat overnight."
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhengxing nodded and said:
You're right.
"My Chen Clan has accumulated wealth for over ten thousand years. Given the right opportunity, our development can be quite rapid."
He paused for a moment, then asked:
Before you left, you said you would lead the Chen Clan and even the entire Desolate Continent to expand outwards.
"Now that you're back, do you have any plans regarding this matter?"
"Um..."
Chen Qingyu hesitated for a moment, then said:
"I already have a comprehensive plan for this matter, and I will discuss it with the Lineage's senior management later."
"That's good."
Chen Zhengxing smiled slightly, picked up his chopsticks, and said:
"Eat, eat."
A moment later.
After the family banquet ended, Chen Qingyu rode his escape light to the Golden Hall of the Floating Heavenly Palace.
"Alliance Leader!"
"Lord of the Alliance!"
"Greetings, Emperor Yu!"
Saint from various sacred sites and the Emperor Yuan Palace, as well as Liu Tongyuan, the patriarch of the Yinshan Liu Clan, all stepped forward to pay their respects with utmost deference.
Three years ago:
Chen Qingyu is already the number one person in the Desolate Continent, possessing the power to suppress the world.
Now, three years later, he has returned to the Desolate Continent, and none of the holy lands dare to guess the extent of his strength.
"Greetings, everyone. Please have a seat."
Chen Qingyu nodded in acknowledgment, stepped forward, and sat in the main seat.
After exchanging pleasantries and chatting for a while, he reassured the Saint from the various holy lands, then turned his gaze to Liu Tongyuan, who was fidgeting.
"Esteemed Saint, you may now withdraw."
"Clan Chief Liu, please stay. I have something to tell you."
Upon hearing this statement:
The Saint from many holy sites rose and agreed, bowing as they withdrew from the Golden Hall.
" Emperor Yu!"
After they left, Liu Tongyuan could no longer contain himself. He stood up, bowed respectfully, and asked with a hint of unease:
"May I ask, Emperor Yu, why didn't Liu Clan ancestor Quasi-Emperor Canliu, return with you?"
"Why."
Chen Qingyu sighed and shook his head, saying:
"Chief Liu, please accept my condolences."
"Brother Canliu and I traveled together to the Kunyu Continent to participate in the struggle for the Divine Throne, but he was framed by treacherous people and has unfortunately perished."
"What?!"
Liu Tongyuan's body trembled as if struck by lightning, and he staggered back three steps, his vision blurring in waves.
More than two years ago:
Within the Yinshan Liu Clan, the sudden extinguishing of the soul lamp left behind by the Quasi-Emperor Canliu caused immense panic and turmoil.
Liu Tongyuan expended considerable effort to barely stabilize the situation within the clan, gathering his men into a state of dormancy while awaiting further news.
But they knew very well in their hearts—
If Quasi-Emperor Canliu were to encounter any unexpected event, the vast Yinshan Liu Clan would most likely be torn apart, or even erupt into internal strife!
Liu Tongyuan and the others could only cling to a sliver of hope, wishing that their ancestor was trapped somewhere and had severed the connection with the soul lamp, rather than having truly perished.
But now that things have come to this:
Upon hearing this devastating news from Chen Qingyu, Liu Tongyuan felt a chill run through him, and his heart sank to the bottom.
"Ancestor..."
His eyes were slightly red, his heart filled with pain and confusion.
Without the Quasi-Emperor Ancestor overseeing things, what will become of the Yinshan Liu Clan in the future?!
With the Quasi-Emperor Canliu Shenliu, it's as if they will be trapped in this small, desolate continent forever, and in the future they will likely continue to weaken or even perish.
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