Wei Chen concentrated and found Yan Qiqi.
Yan Qiqi sat upright in the Black Magic Palace, surrounded by countless Magic Stones. Her eyes were slightly closed as she diligently practiced her cultivation. When Wei Chen was not around, Yan Qiqi's only "pleasure" was her training; apart from that, she found no other way to alleviate the loneliness and longing in her heart.
Through this intense training, Yan Qiqi had already become quite powerful. Her Golden Dragon King physique allowed her to advance rapidly on her cultivation path, and she had now reached the Martial Emperor Realm of the Demon Domain.
Wei Chen felt a bit of sweat on his brow. If he hadn’t become a god, with Yan Qiqi’s talent, he might not even be able to catch up to her. In just over ten years, Yan Qiqi had reached the Martial Emperor Realm, while if Wei Chen hadn’t possessed the Heart of the God, he might have reached the same level during this time but would still fall short compared to Yan Qiqi.
Wei Chen was well aware of this fact, which made him immensely grateful to Senior Sea God. It was Senior Sea God who had granted him a new life and brought him into a whole new world.
“Yan Qiqi is cultivating so hard; she really has a chance to ascend to godhood. The only thing she lacks is the Heart of the God. If I can kill two Boundary Gods and obtain the Heart of the God, both Grandpa and Yan Qiqi will have hope for ascension.”
“However, according to Senior Sea God's method, those born in the Cosmic Center Spatial Plane find it very difficult to refine and absorb the Heart of the God. I need to think of a way.”
“The other women have weaker talents, so their chances of refining and absorbing the Heart of the God are even slimmer. I can only focus on improving myself and hope they can live as long as possible.”
“Living in my Ancestral Realm for several hundred thousand or even a million years is not a problem; for ordinary people, that should be enough.”
Wei Chen thought quietly and couldn’t help but miss the women in Soul World—Weirou, Mu Qingyan, Snow Cicada, Ni Junlin, and others were still waiting for him there.
Perhaps according to the time conversion between the Demon Domain and Soul World, Weirou and the others might still be unaware of his disappearance; they probably thought he was just hiding in his room cultivating.
The crisis facing Soul World and Ancient Dragon Sect felt like child's play to Wei Chen now; it was merely a scare. Once he made his appearance, those crises would dissipate like smoke. Controlling the entire Soul World would be simple for him; he could even condense the Heart of the World and become the False World God of Soul World.
“Maybe they are all still sleeping. My time in the Demon Domain has only been a few hours for Soul World.”
Wei Chen found it somewhat miraculous. No matter what, time and space were the most powerful forces. Even if he reached First-Level Divine Realm, he still held great respect for time and space. No matter how clever one was, they could never escape the shackles of time and space. What could those Supreme Gods do? Their grasp over the universe was merely a fraction; time and space composed the universe, proving that even the Eighteen Supreme Gods within Endless Divine Realm could not master time and space.
Wei Chen quietly observed Yan Qiqi for a while before shifting his gaze to Lynn Luyao, who was in Black Magic Giant City.
The division of City-State levels allowed someone as talented as Lynn Luyao to be summoned to reside in Black Magic City, the largest city in the Demon Domain. For the entire Red Demon Tribe, that was a tremendous honor.
With Lynn Luyao's strength, being summoned as an outsider from the Black Magic Clan was a remarkable honor. Within the Demon Realm, she had become a rising star, catching the attention of the higher-ups. Many believed that given time, Lynn Luyao would become a formidable powerhouse, one of the most outstanding women in the Demon Realm.
Lynn Luyao possessed the gifts of both the Sea Tribe and humanity, creating a wondrous reaction within her that propelled her cultivation far beyond her peers. Initially, she resisted this duality, but as time passed, she embraced it, realizing it was an opportunity she should seize.
After all, it was her greatest asset in catching up to Wei Chen!
Lynn Luyao sat quietly, completely unaware that someone was watching her from the shadows.
"This girl is quite diligent; the effects of combining the Sea Tribe and human gifts are becoming evident."
"But she's pushing herself too hard. Just look at her; she hasn't rested for months!"
While many could substitute cultivation for rest, very few could go months without sleep. It was difficult even for men, let alone for a girl. Wei Chen couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy at Lynn Luyao's weary expression.
"Sigh, why go to such lengths? Don't I know what’s on your mind?"
Wei Chen could roughly guess what Lynn Luyao was thinking. However, what she desired was something he could not provide.
He had never cared about superficial things like a woman's strength or status; what mattered to him was emotion.
Wei Chen questioned himself—he did not harbor those kinds of feelings for Lynn Luyao. Although it was normal for men to have multiple wives, he couldn't betray his own heart. To fall for every pretty face he encountered would be no different than being a beast.
"I should clarify things with her..."
With that thought in mind, Wei Chen moved swiftly and appeared before Lynn Luyao.
She remained oblivious to his arrival. As the god of the Demon Realm, Wei Chen could go wherever he wished with just a thought. He didn't want to reveal himself; even if someone stared directly ahead with wide eyes, they would never notice his presence. In his Ancestral Realm, he could transform into wind, water, or even the invisible air around them at any moment.
Observing Lynn Luyao up close gave Wei Chen a different perspective. In terms of appearance, she was beautiful—long eyelashes framing her melancholic yet delicate face and an elegantly long and fair neck that was truly pleasing to behold.
Matters of the heart are not solely dependent on appearances. Wei Chen had long surpassed the age where he would be easily swayed by a beautiful woman.
In truth, Wei Chen was not that old, but his maturity far exceeded that of his peers. His abilities had surpassed countless others.
He quietly observed Lynn Luyao for a moment before shaking his head slightly and saying, "Lynn Luyao, you should take a good rest."
Startled by the voice echoing in her ear, Lynn Luyao jumped. In that instant, she displayed a rare ability to react quickly; she soared into the air, retreating several dozen meters, her face filled with caution as she looked down from above at the source of the voice.
Seeing it was Wei Chen brought a smile to her face. She quickly flew back, standing nervously and shyly in front of him. The person she had been missing constantly finally appeared, and Lynn Luyao felt a whirlwind of emotions—joyful yet bashful, hopeful yet disappointed, her feelings were complex.
This emotional turmoil caused her expression to change multiple times.
Wei Chen looked at Lynn Luyao helplessly and said lightly, "Lynn Luyao, your intense training might backfire. If you go astray, how will you explain it to your family?"
Wei Chen's concerns were not unfounded. With Lynn Luyao's frenzied training, it was only natural that she would risk going astray. In anything one does, timing is crucial; obsessively focusing on one thing might yield great results, but more often than not, it leads to pitfalls that hinder achievement. That was a scenario Wei Chen did not want to witness. In fact, Lynn Luyao was still far from going astray, but she was already showing tendencies toward it.
This trend was something Wei Chen absolutely did not want to see.
Stopping her early was the right course of action.
"I know my limits; going astray is still far from me," Lynn Luyao said, feeling warmth in her heart at seeing the worry on Wei Chen's face. She understood how terrifying going astray could be, but her obsession drove her to train with all her might, disregarding the risks involved. In her mind, the concept of going astray simply did not exist.
Just for that obsession alone, she could not afford to go astray. If she did, wouldn’t that mean she would never see Wei Chen again?
A woman who genuinely falls for a man is willing to give so much for him. Wei Chen never asked Lynn Luyao to sacrifice anything for him; in reality, she herself had no clear idea of what she could do for him.
Yet the determination to train remained unwavering in her heart.
Regardless of whether she could do something for Wei Chen or not, Lynn Luyao believed it was always better to be prepared than to be caught off guard.
In fact, Lynn Luyao had indeed achieved that. Although her current strength couldn't significantly aid Wei Chen, joining the elite ranks of the Dark Mage organization and becoming a key focus for cultivation was no challenge at all.
While she couldn't assist Wei Chen in battle, she could help him build a foundation.
However, the Dark Mage was no fool; he could naturally guess Lynn Luyao's feelings for Wei Chen. Therefore, he would never allow her to join the elite ranks to charge into battle. Such a thing was something he would never do. War was inherently a man's affair; no matter how strong a woman became in her cultivation, it was unsuitable for her to lead the charge. This wasn't a matter of discrimination against women by men; rather, it should be seen as men protecting women.
It was a form of so-called male chauvinism, but more importantly, it reflected concern and care for women—how one interprets it is up to the individual.
The notion that women could hold up half the sky would never be realized in the Demon Realm.
Lynn Luyao felt that Going Astray was far from her reach. Deep down, she held an unwavering belief: if the Dark Mage wouldn't let her enlist, she would work hard on her own cultivation to reach the Martial Emperor Realm as soon as possible. Then she could join the Demon Realm Army in attacking the Nine Immortal Realm. Once she reached the Martial Emperor Realm, the Dark Mage would have no choice but to treat her fairly.
Thus, Lynn Luyao truly wouldn't go astray.
Wei Chen's worries were somewhat unnecessary. Despite Lynn Luyao's unstable aura and haggard appearance, Going Astray did not exist within her—her resolve was incredibly firm.
"I hope so. But no matter how hard you work, taking appropriate breaks is essential. For women, perhaps what's most important isn't strength but beauty?" Wei Chen said lightly as he looked at Lynn Luyao with a faint smile.
Lynn Luyao pondered for a moment before nodding. "I will keep that in mind."
Wei Chen's words rang like an alarm bell in Lynn Luyao's ears. Regardless of anything else, losing one's beauty would diminish any allure towards men. Strength and independence could attract men, but beauty was indispensable.
Especially when the other party was a godlike man like Wei Chen!
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