However, the owner of the teleportation array, the powerful Nascent Soul expert True Master Daoxuan, had been sealed beside the array for five to six years.
No one knew how powerful a person could be to seal a Nascent Soul realm expert for so long.
People only knew it was a young man and woman, but not their identities. After sealing True Master Daoxuan, the two left here via the teleportation array.
Over the years, True Master Daoxuan had spent a lot of money looking for many formation masters, but he had spent a lot of money and none could break this formation seal.
He had also thought of asking people from the Heavenly Formation Pavilion for help, but the round-trip travel expenses for people from the Central Region to come here were already a considerable sum. Moreover, the people from the Heavenly Formation Pavilion were notoriously stingy, like iron roosters, and he truly couldn't afford them.
Helplessly, despite being the lord of a star, he could only be forever trapped in this square meter of space.
Fortunately, he still had a few loyal Nascent Soul disciples who helped him guard the teleportation array, otherwise, even this cash cow would have been divided among other forces.
Recently, the teleportation array had been exceptionally busy, with many people from the star domain heading to the Central Region to pay respects at the Thunder Emperor's enthronement.
He had intended to make a fortune during this opportunity, but when he heard that forces from other planets were not charging teleportation fees, he hesitated for a long time and gritted his teeth, deciding not to charge either.
The Thunder Emperor's enthronement was a joyous occasion that should be celebrated by all, and he shouldn't profit from it.
At this moment, hundreds of people were queuing outside the teleportation array, and his disciples were overwhelmed with work.
However, just as the last batch had just teleported away, the teleportation array lit up on its own, and a young man and woman walked out from within.
People couldn't help but be curious; everyone was going to the Central Region, so why were there people coming this way?
The man wore a black dragon robe, exuding an imposing aura even without anger. The woman wore a yellow phoenix robe, dignified and elegant.
The demeanor of these two was such that one couldn't help but respect them at first glance.
After appearing, the two looked around for a moment, then walked outwards, and people naturally made way for them.
The commotion over there also attracted True Master Daoxuan's attention. When Daoxuan clearly saw the faces of the two arrivals, he let out a cry and jumped up.
"You little thief! You dog thief! You villain! You treacherous thief! Quickly break my seal!"
True Master Daoxuan's words drew the attention of others. The onlookers immediately took a closer look at the young couple, and then remembered that True Master Daoxuan had been sealed by a young man and woman.
Could it be…
Wan Lei turned his head and immediately laughed.
"Yo, why aren't you out yet? I almost forgot about this."
"Forgot my ass! Do you know how I've been these past few years? Sealed in this godforsaken place for a full five or six years. Try being sealed, and you actually have the nerve to forget?!"
Fang Xiaoyu chuckled upon seeing the enraged True Master Daoxuan. Her captivating smile, as beautiful as a hundred charms, drew envious glances from the crowd.
"Hmph, do you know how many important events I've missed over the years?
The demon race invaded, and I couldn't go to assist. The Great Battle of the Yin-Yang Sect, and I couldn't go to rescue my brethren from the Thunder Wind Realm.
When counter-attacking the enemy, I still couldn't contribute. Of so many major events, I couldn't even catch the fresh shit, while my disciples are almost all dead in the battles.
Now, today, the Thunder Emperor is enthroned, and I'm still trapped, unable to witness it!
You little thief, release me now so I can attend the Thunder Emperor's enthronement ceremony. I won't hold you accountable for past matters. Otherwise..."
Before True Master Daoxuan could finish speaking, he suddenly saw the formation that had sealed him disappear. He cautiously jumped out, hopping a couple of times.
"Alright, don't bother attending the Thunder Emperor's enthronement, you won't make it, the ceremony has already ended. However, the Thunder Emperor now needs your help, needs your help to ascend to immortality to fight the enemy.
Announce to everyone on this planet that they should contribute their念力 (niànlì - willpower/thought power). Specific methods will be conveyed through a proclamation from the Thunder Emperor's Palace later."
Wan Lei smiled and patted True Master Daoxuan's shoulder, then pulled Fang Xiaoyu and flew straight up towards the outside of the planet.
Their figures disappeared in an instant, faster than teleportation, a speed that stunned everyone.
True Master Daoxuan was stunned for a moment, then muttered to himself,
"What's so great about them, really? I haven't settled the score with you yet."
Meanwhile, one of his disciples, who had previously gone to the Central Region to assist in the battle, carefully recalled the appearances of the couple and their dragon and phoenix robes. Suddenly, his face changed drastically, and he knelt down and shouted,
"Your subordinate respectfully bids farewell to His Majesty the Thunder Emperor, and Her Majesty the Empress!"
Daoxuan turned his head and looked at his disciple in disbelief.
Holy crap, I was patted on the shoulder by His Majesty the Thunder Emperor?
Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu soon arrived outside the Thunder Star Sea. The Thunder Star Sea was still sealed; Wan Lei had resealed the opening when they left.
This time, the two did not open the seal and entered directly.
The Wind Blade Escape technique ignored any blockades.
The little yellow dog stood on Wan Lei's shoulder and followed the two flying into the Thunder Star Sea.
"We're here, we're here,"
the dog shouted, pointing to a group of islands in the distance.
"What do you mean 'here'? We're still far from the center,"
Wan Lei asked.
"No, see that island? That's the island where you two were unconscious after first arriving at the Thunder Star Sea. Don't you remember?"
Wan Lei paused and looked at the ordinary yet somewhat familiar island.
"Yes, I remember this place. You were the one who woke me up here back then."
Fang Xiaoyu held Wan Lei's hand, smiling gently.
"No, to be precise, I was the one who kissed you awake."
Wan Lei looked at Fang Xiaoyu, his expression serious.
"Come, I'll show you how I kissed you back then."
*Slap!*
Wan Lei received a slap on his chest.
"Why did you hit me?"
"Didn't you want to demonstrate? I was an ice queen back then, how could I let you kiss me so casually?"
Fang Xiaoyu smiled playfully, then looked into the distance with a hint of wistfulness.
"A few tens of thousands of miles further ahead is where we lived for five years. We went through so much there, and it was where we decided to stay together forever. There are too many cherished memories there."
"Yes, back then, we also had a small courtyard with vegetables, flowers, and fish. Life was sweet and simple, it was our home.
Unfortunately, the island we were on before was destroyed by thunder beasts.
At that time, we never imagined we would go through so many trials and tribulations later.
But after experiencing so much, I miss the carefree times in the Thunder Star Sea even more. We've been too busy and too tired these past few years. When we're done, we'll come here, find an island, set up our small courtyard, and make it our home."