Chen Jiuyang returned to Earth after half a year.
His body reappeared in the遗迹洞府 (yíjì dòngfǔ - ancient cave dwelling) of the Pure Yang Medical Immortal.
The main body of the Two Realms Mirror had fallen into slumber once more.
"It seems I will need another half a year to visit the Lesser Immortal Realm again."
"Then, next time I go to the Lesser Immortal Realm, I won't need to go to the Dongtian Sect."
With his mind settled, Chen Jiuyang quickly left the遗迹洞府 (yíjì dòngfǔ), flew out of the riverbed, and returned to the Green Bamboo Spirit Domain.
He wasn't particularly worried about any further accidents at home.
With Emperor Yan secretly guarding the place, as long as those old monsters didn't make a move, there was no need to worry within the Dragon Kingdom.
Even in the Lesser Immortal Realm, Emperor Yan was considered a top-tier fighter.
Chen Jiuyang stood outside the courtyard. A slight release of his aura was enough to let everyone know he had returned.
"Greetings, Sect Master."
The guards outside the courtyard immediately appeared, and Fang Bahua also showed up promptly.
Chen Jiuyang asked, "In the half year I was in seclusion, has anything significant happened?"
Fang Bahua respectfully replied, "Young Master, the Green Bamboo Spirit Domain has been peaceful these past six months, and the Madams are all well."
"Mm," Chen Jiuyang nodded.
"During this time, the Grand Elders of the Sacred Dao True Principles and Origin Two Sects inquired about Yuanwu Demon Lord and Binghuang Demon Lord."
"Clan Leader Han dealt with them and sent them away. These past six months, these two sects have repeatedly targeted the disciples of the True Saint Sect, forcing others in the sect to want to meet with you, Young Master."
"Oh?" Chen Jiuyang's eyes flashed with a sharp glint.
"The foreshadowing of what was deduced in the Creation Heavenly Mystery Jade Tablet has begun to sprout..."
"They couldn't wait this quickly."
In the illusionary deduction, even though he nominally held command of the Nine Demon Sects, the other eight sects outwardly obeyed but secretly harbored ill intentions.
However, this time, his unification of the Nine Demon Sects would not allow them to act with impunity.
Let them enjoy their freedom for a while longer.
His return to Earth this time was to await the birth of his child and to refine the Tribulation Pill.
Walking back into the courtyard, the atmosphere at home was filled with joy and festivity.
Lin Yuexian, Ji Lengyue, and Qiu Yihan were all eight months pregnant and would be giving birth soon.
Lin Yuexian's parents, Ji Lengyue's mother, and Qiu Yihan's father had all come to be with their daughters.
Upon seeing Chen Jiuyang return, the three women were overjoyed.
Chen Jiuyang had been living freely in the Lesser Immortal Realm, and half a year had passed in the blink of an eye. But for these pregnant women, their man's absence felt like an eternity.
Chen Jiuyang went to Lin Yuexian's courtyard first: "Dad, Mom, Yuexian."
"You're back," Lin Xingxing nodded slowly with a smile.
Lin Yuexian's mother was a dignified woman. She had been in hiding abroad until Lin Yuexian became pregnant, and only then dared to return to the Dragon Kingdom.
She had never been very clear about her daughter Yuexian's man.
But as she looked at the young face more clearly, her expression faltered: "Isn't this the one from the Martial Ranking world a few years ago..."
Lin Yuexian's parents found an excuse to leave, allowing Chen Jiuyang and Lin Yuexian to have some private time.
"Chen Lang," Lin Yuexian said, her belly protruding, her expression filled with the tender affection of an expectant mother, her eyes as gentle as water.
Chen Jiuyang sat down and took Lin Yuexian's hand: "When did Dad and Mom arrive?"
Lin Yuexian replied, "Three months ago."
"How was your seclusion?"
"Got lucky and broke through one level of cultivation," Chen Jiuyang said without batting an eye.
Apart from Emperor Yan, he told even his closest confidantes that he was going into seclusion to improve his cultivation.
The matter of being able to traverse the Lesser Immortal Realm was too terrifying and held too much significance.
A man's innocence could lead to his downfall if he possessed a treasure.
Unless he now possessed the same strength as Emperor Yan, how could he dare to reveal any related information?
Lin Yuexian pouted: "Your cultivation is improving so fast, I don't know when I'll be able to catch up to you."
Chen Jiuyang chuckled: "Your husband has peerless talent. It would be quite difficult to catch up to me."
"Hmph!" Lin Yuexian bantered with Chen Jiuyang for a while longer. Nearing her due date, her sleepiness grew more intense, and she soon fell asleep.
Chen Jiuyang carried Lin Yuexian to bed and covered her with a blanket.
Chen Jiuyang had left in April, and it was now October. Time truly slipped away quietly.
Leaving Lin Yuexian's place, Chen Jiuyang went to accompany Ji Lengyue and Qiu Yihan.
Maintaining balance was important.
The Green Bamboo Spirit Domain was now fully equipped, and they could go shopping or sightseeing, providing them with plenty of entertainment.
When Chen Jiuyang was away, the three women often gathered to play mahjong.
Now that Chen Jiuyang was back, they were all well-behaved.
All three women had already gone to sleep. Chen Jiuyang sat outside the courtyard and commanded, "I need to borrow the 'Heavenly Mystery Gu' from the Gu Clan. Go and search for its whereabouts."
"Yes, Sect Master."
Chen Jiuyang needed to refine the Tribulation Pill, and the Gu Clan's Heavenly Mystery Gu was an essential pill ingredient.
This was crucial for Chen Jiuyang to be able to refine the Tribulation Pill and rapidly improve his cultivation.
After giving the order, Chen Jiuyang left the courtyard and, for the first time, ascended to the high-end office building next to the courtyard.
For no other reason than that Emperor Yan resided there.
Chen Jiuyang had dedicated all ten floors of the building for Emperor Yan's use.
Upon seeing Chen Jiuyang visit, Emperor Yan asked, "How was your trip to the Lesser Immortal Realm?"
Chen Jiuyang spent several hours recounting his experiences in the Lesser Immortal Realm.
Hearing about the various sights and sounds of the Lesser Immortal Realm from Chen Jiuyang's mouth, even Emperor Yan's composure couldn't help but be greatly stirred.
"I never imagined that at the end of the starry sky, there would be such a vast immortal-heroic world. The Big Dipper has always been above us."
"Nor did I expect that the Five Great Sacred Lands' plot to ascend would lead them to the end of the starry sky."
Emperor Yan chuckled lightly: "The most useful information I gained from this trip is the classification of realms."
"Thirty-three layers of the Emperor Realm, with a total of four major stages. This can be of great help to me. At the very least, my future path now has a concrete direction."
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly, then asked, "Have there been any movements from the Five Great Sacred Lands recently?"
Emperor Yan's expression suddenly became serious: "As you predicted, the Five Great Sacred Lands and the Dao and Buddhist Two Sects have joined forces to screen for a second you."
"These seven forces are all recruiting disciples with all their might, preparing to take in those with the strongest destiny into their own sects, making it easier for them to act."
Chen Jiuyang had previously speculated that he was the person with the strongest destiny before the Golden Age. Now that the Golden Age had appeared, individuals with strong destiny like him would inevitably emerge, becoming targets for the Five Great Sacred Lands and the Dao and Buddhist Two Sects.
When they screened for their second target and were ready to hold another ascension大会 (dàhuì - grand gathering), that would be the time for Chen Jiuyang and Emperor Yan to make their move against the Five Great Sacred Lands.
Chen Jiuyang sneered: "These old dogs."
"After my child is born, I plan to visit the Gu Clan in Nanxi Province."
"Within ten years, I intend to advance to the Emperor Realm."
"Time waits for no one. I need to improve my cultivation as quickly as possible."