In the Hua Xia World, a solemn silence enveloped the land. The Demon Realm Army and the Nine Immortal Realm's forces had dispersed, controlling the vast majority of territories. In each area, powerful Martial Emperors stood guard, and no one dared to act recklessly. Most importantly, neither the Demon Realm Army nor the Nine Immortal Realm oppressed the people of Hua Xia World; without conflict, both sides coexisted peacefully. However, it was clear that the entire Hua Xia World was essentially under the control of the Demon Realm Army.
Emperor Dayu had already surrendered, and the people of Hua Xia World awaited their fate.
No one knew what would come next, but the people of Hua Xia World remained relatively calm. It was evident that the alliance between the Demon Realm and the Nine Immortal Realm was not aimed at slaughter. Whether they would become vassals of the Demon Realm and Nine Immortal Realm in the future remained uncertain.
Hua Xia World had maintained its independent status for a long time. Although it could be considered a subordinate force of the Nine Immortal Realm to some extent, it had always operated independently.
The people of Hua Xia World waited quietly for either merger or vassalage. They believed that Emperor Dayu would secure them an appropriate status. However, it seemed unlikely that they would achieve equal standing.
Atop the vast sky, Yan Qiqi was making her final efforts. Wei Chen felt relaxed and untroubled, while the Demon Lotus Emperor grew increasingly anxious. As Yan Qiqi refined the Heart of the World in her hands, its essence became more tangible, causing the Demon Lotus Emperor's mood to shift between anticipation and agitation.
He recalled how Wei Chen had taught him to control the Heart of the World, fearing any misstep. He understood deeply that this endeavor was crucial—not only for his own strength but also for Wei Chen's grand plan that required him to master Hua Xia World.
Finally, with a burst of ethereal energy dissipating into the air, Yan Qiqi completed her refinement of the Heart of the World.
She stood up, cradling the Heart of the World in her hands, smiled gently at Wei Chen, and then handed it over to the Demon Lotus Emperor. "Demon Lotus Emperor, you should quickly refine and absorb this Heart of the World. The Spatial Plane level of Hua Xia World is quite impressive; I feel you have a strong affinity with this Heart. It will be much easier for you to refine it."
"Really?" The Demon Lotus Emperor's face lit up with joy; Yan Qiqi's words filled him with confidence. While Wei Chen's previous assurances were somewhat abstract, Yan Qiqi was attuned to the soul essence of both the Heart of the World and Hua Xia World—her words carried greater weight.
"Yes, give it a try! I believe you can refine and absorb this Heart within two or three months," Yan Qiqi encouraged.
The Demon Lotus Emperor nodded and followed Wei Chen's teachings, placing the Heart of the World in his palm. He silently activated his Endless Divine Realm cultivation method and began to refine and absorb the Heart.
Wei Chen and Yan Qiqi refrained from interrupting him. Wei Chen waved his hand to set up an energy barrier so that the Demon Lotus Emperor could focus entirely on refining the Heart of the World. Meanwhile, Wei Chen and Yan Qiqi sought out a Dark Mage to gather information about Hua Xia World's situation as well as details on how powerful Martial Emperors from both the Demon Realm and Nine Immortal Realm were cultivating their Stellar Techniques.
Everything was progressing positively; they awaited the moment when the Demon Lotus Emperor would become Hua Xia World's Boundary God and open a Spatial Tunnel directly to Soul World.
Wei Chen often thought about the people in the Soul World, even though he rarely mentioned them. The troubles of the Azure Mountain Enclosure and the Peach Blossom Sect would no longer be a concern once he arrived in the Soul World.
In Shenzhou, Wei Chen was having a private conversation with the Dark Mage.
"Child, that Demon Lotus Emperor has a rather strange body. I gave him the Stellar Technique, but he seems unable to cultivate it," the Dark Mage said with concern.
Wei Chen smiled and replied, "Grandfather, you don't need to worry about that. Everyone's path of cultivation is different. The Demon Lotus Emperor is my great benefactor; without him, I would have died long ago. He is currently refining and absorbing the Heart of the World from Hua Xia World. In a few months, once he has refined it and becomes the Boundary God of Hua Xia World, his strength will not be weak."
"Child, I actually want to ask you about your next plan," the Dark Mage said, looking at Wei Chen calmly.
Wei Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Grandfather, our next step is to advance into the Soul World. Then, through the Soul World, we will reach my childhood home in the Soul World. After that, we will continue to sweep through the nearby Spatial Plane worlds and create more Boundary Gods. Those who can cultivate the Stellar Technique should continue doing so; with Boundary God strength, cultivating the Stellar Technique will bring many benefits."
"Mm." The Dark Mage nodded but then expressed his worries. "Child, I'm concerned that with us making such a big move, it won't be long before those from the Endless Divine Realm catch wind of it. At that point, we might find ourselves in a predicament."
"Not for now. The Endless Divine Realm looks down on these low-level Spatial Planes. They only have Deities present within the Ancient World; they haven't sent anyone here to our low-level Spatial Plane."
"Sigh, child, you have embarked on a path filled with opportunities yet fraught with infinite dangers. I have no reason not to support you, but you must be cautious. I have a feeling that it won't be long before we face a significant crisis."
"You're worrying too much, Grandfather. With my current strength, I'm not afraid of anyone."
"But it's always good to be cautious. Our number of strong individuals is still too few."
"With that Nuwa Stone, we already possess the basic conditions to lure out Star Power Physical Deification. This is our great opportunity. In the past confrontations between the Ancient World and Endless Divine Realm, without the Nuwa Stone to lure them out and relying solely on self-cultivation, strong individuals capable of Star Power Physical Deification appeared very slowly. But now, we can produce them in large numbers; this is our greatest reliance."
Wei Chen smiled lightly and continued, "So you really don't need to worry. Just give us a few thousand years to develop, and we will achieve a certain scale."
The Dark Mage sighed slightly and said, "Child, your marriage with Ji Min was set long ago, but that time has already passed. Now that you have risen to prominence and become a god in the Demon Realm, what do you plan to do about that engagement?"
Wei Chen was taken aback. Why was this question suddenly being asked?
"Child, no matter your strength or status, as the saying goes, one should not forget their humble beginnings. The marriage contract already exists; it cannot be changed just because of your newfound power or position," said the Black Demon Clan elder.
Wei Chen pouted and shrugged helplessly. "Grandfather, I never intended to abandon the marriage contract. Ji Min is quite a good girl in every aspect. Once we reach the Soul World, I will bring my other women to the Demon Realm and hold a grand wedding all at once."
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, the Dark Mage was overjoyed. "Child, are you serious this time?"
The Dark Mage felt that his Dark Magic Family was about to thrive again, and he was filled with excitement.
Wei Chen smiled and said, "I will not go back on my word. In the Soul World, I have some Beauty Companions as well. When the time comes, I will bring them all to the Demon Realm for a grand wedding. In my eyes, their statuses are equal; there is no distinction between wives and concubines."
The Dark Mage glanced at Wei Chen and whispered, "Child, although you say there is no distinction between wives and concubines, in reality, there are favorites. Your most beloved must be Qiqi, right?"
"Of course. Qiqi has accompanied me the longest and helped me the most."
"Ah, grandfather doesn't care about these matters. Just remember to bring people back to the Demon Realm and hold a grand wedding quickly. Have plenty of healthy children to carry on our Dark Magic Clan's legacy."
The Dark Mage fully supported Wei Chen's plan.
He eagerly anticipated that moment. Before the Battle began, he wanted to ensure that the bloodline of the Dark Magic Clan continued. Wei Chen was his only grandson; he truly could not wait any longer. He feared that if something were to happen to Wei Chen… Although such a possibility seemed slim now, it still existed. If anything were to happen to Wei Chen, the vast Spatial Plane Alliance would collapse like a house of cards, and the lineage of the Dark Magic Clan would be severed.
Currently, the Demon Realm had become one with the Nine Immortal Realm and Hua Xia World due to Wei Chen's strength and influence. If Wei Chen were to fall, it wouldn't be long before problems arose again, reverting everything back to its previous state.
What mattered most to the Dark Mage was still the bloodline of the Dark Magic Family; Wei Chen was their last hope.
Moreover, with Wei Chen being so powerful, his children would surely inherit great strength as well. If time allowed, by the time the Battle started, Wei Chen's sons would be able to charge into battle alongside him.
Wei Chen looked at the Dark Mage and sighed, "Grandpa, don't you know how powerful my offspring would be if I had children, especially with Yan Qiqi?"
"I know, if you and Qiqi had children, they would be born into the Divine Realm, right? Perhaps even the Divine Realm of the Endless Divine Realm, or the Divine Realm of Stellar Power, or maybe the strongest bloodline of the Ancient World," the Dark Mage replied with a smile.
Wei Chen shrugged his shoulders and said, "So that's settled."
"What do you mean?" the Dark Mage frowned and asked.
Wei Chen replied calmly, "What I mean is that the stronger a person is, the less likely they are to have offspring. In other words, it would be difficult for me and Yan Qiqi to have children; it requires mighty opportunities and luck. This is a balance of Dao; otherwise, wouldn't those Supreme Gods in the Endless Divine Realm have countless descendants, all of whom would be in the Divine Realm? In fact, as far as I know, among the eighteen Supreme Gods in the Endless Divine Realm, four of them are female and have no descendants at all. The other fourteen males have very few offspring—just a few dozen in total."
The Dark Mage was taken aback and then grew anxious. This was about the inheritance of the Dark Magic Family; it couldn't be this disappointing!
"Child, I've told you before to marry Qiqi and Ji Min early and have sons. Why didn't you listen?" The Dark Mage was frustrated; if only he had listened sooner, wouldn’t it be too late now?
Wei Chen helplessly said, "Grandpa, those things can't be forced. It should happen naturally; there’s a way to Dao that no one can change. If strong individuals could easily have offspring, this world would collapse."
The Dark Mage thought about it and realized Wei Chen had a point, but it still left him feeling uneasy. After finally hearing that Wei Chen was considering marriage, it seemed unlikely that he would have descendants—wasn’t that no different from not marrying at all?
"Child, if that's the case, then Grandpa can only hope you marry more wives. Cast a wider net to increase your chances," he suggested.
Wei Chen felt quite troubled; discussing these matters with an elder was genuinely challenging.
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