My gorgeous wife Chapter 2270 - 2238: The Thing I Want Most

"I don’t care!"

Glaring at Hong Xinyue across the cliff, this young-looking man shouted angrily, "I’ve combed through ancient texts for the past two years and traveled across the entire planet to find Moon Wheel Mountain, and according to those texts, it’s where the dimensional gate for ascension is located. Get out of my way, I’m ascending now!"

Dressed in white, the elderly Hong Xinyue spoke serenely, "I didn’t care about what you did before — and it’s not my business, either. But Moon Wheel Mountain is my territory, and if you cause trouble here, I won’t just stand by and do nothing."

Ling Chen’s black robe fluttered without wind as he began to exude his aura: "Fine then! Old Hong, if you want to stop me, you’d better see if my Nether King’s Blade agrees first!"

Hearing their conversation reach this point, Li Chen couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth slightly.

Could it be that some person from the Palace of the Nether King took in such a disciple while passing through?

After all, times have changed. Since the Banquet Era began, what used to be the rare Domain Spirit Realm is now not uncommon. Although it’s still not everywhere, it has increased several times over.

As for those from the Palace of the Nether King, it’s even more so.

Due to differing thoughts among some individuals and the appearances of Nether Army Warriors being in their second, third, or even as many as ten generations over three hundred years,

some people choose to travel around, visiting other star continents or the Three Great Realms, which are no longer off-limits. Some adventurous souls wander to the Lower Realm, too.

Not to mention, even while exploring the Starry Universe, discoveries of mortal planets are frequent. Though these planets are remote, they are nonetheless connected through realm gate passages underneath the Four Great Realms.

It’s not strange for someone from the Palace of the Nether King to occasionally arrive at a Lower Realm planet.

What made Li Chen speechless, however, was the fact he actually encountered such a scenario.

"Uh-huh."

Li Chen’s gaze swept around casually. After entering the Palm Realm, one remains in a peculiar state of ’having the momentum of the world in one’s hands.’

It’s due to the formation of the True Form Universe. From certain perspectives, Palm Realm cultivators no longer need the support of powers and laws from the Starry Universe.

Because they themselves are a universe.

Then, Li Chen ’saw’ a concealed cave.

"It really is a dimensional gate." Li Chen scratched his head. The dimensional gate of this realm is quite interesting—neither in the sky nor on the ground but in this cave mid-mountain, neither high nor low.

Of course, Li Chen recalled that when he first entered the Heaven Realm, he also emerged from a cave, and the thought eased him at once.

He didn’t come through the dimensional gate but casually flew with his family across the Starry Universe and found this planet.

"No need to say more, let’s do it!"

At this moment, the two finally began to battle.

They fought in mid-air between two cliffs.

Their momentum was indeed astonishing enough for a peak battle at the Earth Level.

Even from Li Chen’s perspective, there wasn’t much to fault.

"Two little kids, both promising prospects."

At this point, a man in a Taoist robe somehow appeared next to Li Chen.

Li Chen glanced at this guy and said irritably, "I’m traveling with family. Why did you come looking for me?"

"Just passing by. I’ve already passed on the message." The Taoist pinched his fingers. "As for what those old folks plan to do after getting the news, I have no idea. But according to my calculations, the Starry Universe should be tranquil for a while. At least in the near future, nothing major should happen. So I entertain myself by wandering around, and I unexpectedly bumped into you on this planet."

"Quite a coincidence." Li Chen smiled insincerely.

"Indeed, quite a coincidence." The Taoist smiled too, in an even more insincere manner than Li Chen.

"Just get lost, the farther, the better. I need to accompany my wife and kids." Li Chen suddenly threatened in a low voice.

"Why should I?" The Taoist widened his eyes. "I’m traveling too. You’re allowed to play, but I’m not?"

Holding his two children, who were still watching the duel atop the mountain, Li Chen grimaced at the Taoist. "Because you can’t beat me. You’re just a worthless fighter who likes to act mystical?"

Suan Tian suddenly felt a toothache. This brat was indeed tough, and it wasn’t just now—in the past when this kid was in the Soul Realm, he couldn’t beat him either, which left him with nothing to say.

With a flick of his sleeve, Suan Tian put on a ’couldn’t be bothered with you’ expression.

After a pause, Suan Tian finally spoke: "These two kids do seem to have decent talent. Once they enter the Upper Realm, they should achieve something during this Banquet Era. What do you think?"

Li Chen naturally realized that Suan Tian was referring to the two atop the mountain.

"Do as you see fit. I’m not a Generous Child or an old Immortal. There’s enough trouble in the Heaven Realm. I rarely get a chance to take a break and travel, so I don’t want to think about these miscellaneous matters." Li Chen said, then paused. "However, that kid with the blade seems likable. If possible, help me arrange an ’encounter’ with the Netherworld."

Suan Tian wore an ’I knew you’d say that’ expression, "Alright then, I’ll handle things here."

For Li Chen, despite one being youthful and the other elderly in appearance, even apart from Suan Tian, they were both still ’little kids’ in his eyes.

Although Li Chen is probably the youngest person to ever reach the Palm Realm, he is, after all, a ’veteran’ over three hundred years old. Two ’heroes’ combined don’t even reach half his age, and they indeed seem like ’little kids’ to him.

"I’ll be off then." Waving at Suan Tian, Li Chen prepared to leave with his two children in tow.

But halfway through, Li Chen sensed something off.

Wasn’t he the one telling Suan Tian to hurry and get lost? How did it turn into him being the one to leave now?

Looking back, Li Chen saw Suan Tian’s sly, grinning face.

It seemed to say, ’So what if you can’t beat me—you’re still the one leaving in the end, aren’t you?’

Cursing under his breath, Li Chen rolled his eyes at Suan Tian.

But Li Chen’s children were considerate enough to wave goodbye to Suan Tian before leaving: "Goodbye, Uncle Suan Tian!"

Facing the two children, Suan Tian’s expression softened immediately, nowhere near his contentious demeanor with Li Chen, smiling warmly and waving in return: "Haoheng and Yinlin are such good children—Uncle Suan Tian will bring you gifts next time we meet."

"Thank you, Uncle Suan Tian."

Listening to his children speak, Li Chen’s expression eased a bit. Still, he wasn’t in the mood for more with Suan Tian, so he called over Lin Yi and others not far away: "Let’s go to the next place for fun."

"Dad, Haoheng is hungry and wants something delicious."

"Alright, Dad will take you to the tastiest treats."

Li Chen smiled with utter satisfaction. In this moment, he seemed like a doting, ordinary father, showing neither the authority of a rare peak cultivator nor the deadly killing intent in battle.

Li Chen was not getting old; rather, he finally found what he truly yearned for.

(Happy New Year, I hope everyone cherishes their family, like Li Chen.)