Chapter 1559: Chapter 83: Shy Upon Returning Home

Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City.

The King City of the Elf Domain has now truly become the land of the Purple Flame Monarch Holy Spirit, restoring its former glorious name, Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City.

To be a Sacrificial Offering is both an honor and an awe-inspiring status.

After Zhou Yan and Hou Chen returned to the Elf Domain, they felt a strong sense of melancholic change about the familiar ancient city.

"Near the hometown, the feelings are timid; I’m suddenly afraid of seeing them. Was I terrifyingly fierce when I transformed into the Evil Dragon?"

Hou Chen said with a bitter smile.

He seemed to be talking to himself but was also revealing his inner feelings to Zhou Yan.

"Being away from home for a long time, it’s normal to feel this way. After all, because you care, you feel timid when nearing home. If you didn’t care, you would just be indifferent and cold."

Zhou Yan smiled, saying as he gently patted Hou Chen’s head, just as he used to.

This action, warm and carefree, further bridged the gap between their hearts.

"Father, do you remember the matter of the Emperor Ancient Clan?"

After enjoying the moment, Hou Chen seemed to recall something and couldn’t help but ask seriously.

"Emperor Ancient Clan? Life Ancient Clan, I know about that. Feng Zishuang and Zhou Lingyi are both from the Emperor Ancient Clan; they were lurking beside me back then, actually to seize...forget it, it’s been a long time, best not to mention it, and my memory is still incomplete. I left part of my memory in my Life Soul for your mother Gu Xi to take away.

But naturally, she has her thoughts.

As for the safety of your mother Feng Zishuang, I’m indeed somewhat worried. Mother Empress, this Holy Spirit, has a peculiar personality, unpredictable moods, difficult to fathom."

Zhou Yan continued, "So, I’m very concerned that the Mother Empress might punish them, in which case, even a Holy Spirit would not escape calamity."

"After all, their Origin also actually belongs to the roots of the Mother Empress."

Zhou Yan sighed.

Flying along the way, after becoming a King, Zhou Yan started to gradually awaken many memories, so he clearly understood that now he had obtained the Life Ancient Tree, which was actually condensed from Zhou Lingyi extracting her own Origin.

Otherwise, how could the Life Ancient Tree of the Elf Domain grow again?

The Life Ancient Tree, in essence, is also the Life Origin root of the Emperor Ancient Clan, so the leaves of the Life Ancient Tree are called ’Enlightenment Tea,’ because they are intertwined with the rules of Tao.

"Yes, Zhou Lingyi’s mother’s sacrifice is indeed great. But Father, don’t worry; according to my thoughts, the Mother Empress must have sent Zhou Lingyi’s mother and Feng Zishuang’s mother into the ’Boundary Point Space.’

This is the Void Land at the edge of the King World.

After becoming the Evil Dragon, I once traversed the edges of all the worlds where the King Holy Spirit dwelled, and roughly understood one thing."

"Our location is a cube, each face of this cube is nine smaller cubes."

"Magic Cube?"

Zhou Yan shivered slightly, asking in return.

"Yes, Magic Cube, that’s the Magic Cube. This structure was first proposed by Uncle Lee Ran. His experiences were quite tragic, and quite lamentable, but most of the time, he was too rational, too calm."

"Sometimes, being with him made me resent him. But when I lost him, even in the state of being the Evil Dragon, I still tried hard to think of a Resurrection Technique for him."

"He developed the Soul Path cultivation technique to an extreme, this cultivation method, nobody knows where it comes from."

"But his proposed ’Magic Cube’ centers on the ’Universe.’ Inside the Magic Cube is empty, that is the Universe, outside, are unique regions, with incredible scenes."

"I went outside, so I can choose whether I am born."

"But... there are still some rules I don’t understand and can’t change. Because even if I kill myself, I still exist."

"This is an erroneous rule, but erroneous rules are also a type of rule that can be accepted by the Rule Power, so change occurs with the Immortal Bone Blood Embryo."

"In reality, in my mother’s body during the first life, it was I who severed the connection with my mother’s life using Rule Power, but the result was the emergence of a parallel same life."

"Father experienced that life too."

"In essence, that is also a part of Three-Life Soul Nourishment, now thinking about it, it’s quite lamentable."

"We worked so hard, but for what? Worked so hard for a future not destroyed, yet constantly facing suspicion, slander, betrayal, traps, and even accusations and slaughter from relatives, friends, and even partners."

"Just like the current Emperor Ancient Clan, our efforts, the biggest beneficiaries are still the Emperor Ancient Clan, but they, instead turned around to oppress us, even wanting to drive us out of this temporary residence."

"Isn’t this quite laughable?"

Hou Chen had lots of bitterness in his heart, and only before his father and master could he completely express them.

Zhou Yan sighed in relief, patting Hou Chen’s shoulder to comfort him.

Today’s Hou Chen is nearly identical to Zhou Yan in many ways, so when Zhou Yan comforts him, he suddenly realizes that Hou Chen has truly become independent, already a mature and stable adult.

But even when Hou Chen grows old, he is still his son, this one point remains eternally unchanged.

At this moment, Zhou Yan suddenly comprehends his father Zhou Wangchen’s series of mental states.

"Chen Chen, if you think this way, there will be too much discontent, too much grievance.

This is unnecessary. Whatever we do, we just seek peace in our own hearts. Besides, for me, the hope of the Human Clan certainly is a responsibility, but more importantly, I just wish that my children, and my children’s children, can have a future.

I don’t want them to miss the chance to be born.

Although the world is cruel, it is also spectacularly beautiful. If my descendants don’t even have the opportunity to take a look at such beautiful scenery, what a pity that would be.

Based on these thoughts, whatever choices the other living beings or even the Holy Spirits make, that’s their business.

If it really comes to that time, and they don’t take sides, then to avoid them becoming enemies, we can only eliminate them.

Zhou Yan’s voice was calm and indifferent.

But the killing intent in these words was intensely strong.

As they spoke, the two soon arrived at the Land of the Life Ancient Tree in the Elf Domain.

This time, when Zhou Yan arrived, Mu Qingyan had already sensed it, so she brought Jiang Yuning, Yanyan, Ping’er, Qian Xi, Long Xianyin, Fei Ya, Qian Luoshui, Lin Xuefei, Jiang Hongyi, Suxin, and Fu Wanling to greet him.

And following them, there were many familiar faces who gathered as well.

People like Bi Ji, Ye Xu, Jia Yongsheng, Jia Yongheng, Li Wentian, Hua Wuqing, Hong Yuqiao, Zhao Xiaoxiao, Qin Ruyu, Yun Shiyin, Zhou Gucheng, Zhou Qianqian, Zhou Sisi, Xiong Ba, Liu Haoxin, Qian Yao, Jiang Wannian, Jiang Yaoshi, etc., also came along, and upon seeing Zhou Yan, they immediately bowed in respect, expressing their reverence for the return of the Purple Flame Monarch.

It was a very simple ceremony.

But after this ceremony, Zhou Yan knew he had once again become the new generation of the Thunder Flame Monarch—the Purple Flame Monarch.

Moreover, his combat power now far surpassed that of the Thunder Flame Monarch.

At the same time, he had loyal supporters like Mu Qingyan, a King Holy Spirit, and the assistance of half-step monarchs like Jiang Yuning and Qian Luoshui; everything was stable in all aspects.

Hou Chen quietly watched all of this, feeling quite sentimental.

However, he didn’t speak, just silently watched.

After the salute, Mu Qingyan gracefully walked to Zhou Yan’s side and softly said, "Husband, now in the face of danger, are you worried about the safety of the Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City?"

"Chenchen wants to come back for a look. At this moment, a little more time won’t make a difference."

Zhou Yan smiled indifferently, speaking gently.

"Yes, that’s true. After the great war, who knows if we will survive or not, so it’s good to gather together again."

Mu Qingyan said with a bitter smile.

As she spoke, her gaze moved from Zhou Yan’s face to Hou Chen.

Soon, her eyes also showed a maternal glow, and she said, "Child, these years have been hard on you."

"Mother Qingyan, it is actually Chenchen who should apologize to you, Mother, you have worked hard all these years."

Hou Chen said respectfully.

"You controlling me was actually the best protection for me; otherwise, because of my relationship with Zhou Yan, there would definitely have been no good outcome. So, if I suffered, you naturally bore more criticism."

Mu Qingyan sighed, her tone full of kindness and warmth.

"Mother Qingyan..."

Hou Chen’s eyes reddened slightly, and tears began to well up.

Mu Qingyan nodded slightly, then motioned to Zhou Sisi, who was staring at Hou Chen from the distance.

In an instant, a beautiful blush arose on Zhou Sisi’s pretty face, making her as beautiful as ever, just like Yanyan.

However, she also became somewhat shy.

"Sisi, come over."

Zhou Yan said in a doting tone.

"Father."

Zhou Sisi murmured, her voice as tiny as a mosquito, hesitant as she spoke.

And due to Hou Chen, they suddenly became half-sibling siblings, creating inexplicable estrangement.

Zhou Yan’s keen eyes immediately noticed Zhou Sisi’s concerns and laughed, "Sisi, the blood relation between you and Chenchen is actually very distant. Chenchen’s Immortal Bone Blood Embryo and you are descendants of the Ancient Life Clan’s Emperor Ancient Clan, so there is no issue in you being together, no need to worry."

"Moreover, among the Holy Spirits, the Emperor and Nuwa were brother and sister, and their perfect match was never disputed. With such a great difference between your bloodlines, why should there be any estrangement?"

Zhou Yan teased.

At this moment, Zhou Sisi blushed again, but her heart was free of concerns.

"Yes, after entering the Eternal Life Realm, the soul transforms into a soul embryo and produces a perfect body without flaw. So there’s nothing to worry about, junior sister, you’ve always cared about me, but time and again, I’ve let you down."

Hou Chen wasn’t good with romantic words, but every word he said came from his heart.

Thus, when he spoke, his words were particularly touching.

At this moment, Jiang Yuning also approached, smiling, "You two should say these things in private; everyone is watching."

Fei Ya also came over, with a smile on her face as well.

The others, Long Xianyin, Qian Xi, and Ping’er, all looked on with encouraging and blessing gazes, clearly pleased to see the two coming together.