My gorgeous wife Chapter 2513: Tumultuous Beginnings

“It’s been a long time, old friend.”

Looking at the heavens swept by the whirlwinds, Hong spoke softly, as if recalling something, and let out a gentle sigh.

Amidst the swirling winds and clouds, a small blade of grass suddenly broke through the earth, growing rapidly.

Before everyone’s eyes, the grass swiftly grew into a towering tree at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Simultaneously, a terrifying will descended upon the tree.

“It’s been a long time, old master.” A grand voice echoed, shaking all present, including Tian Que, making everyone feel confused.

Old master?!

Could this young man be the old master of the Jianmu Universe?

In other words, countless years ago, when the Jianmu Universe was the original Jianmu, it was the treasure of this young man?!

Then he…

Upon realizing the identity of the youth, the strong ones present couldn’t help but feel their minds reeling.

Because if that’s really the case, then they should all be considered as descendants of this young man!

“Alright, it’s all in the past now.” Hong didn’t pay attention to the expressions of others but looked at Jianmu with a calm gaze, filled with a smile: “Between you and me, there is no such thing as master. We are friends, family, aren’t we?”

“Yes.” The grand voice of Jianmu replied: “We… are family.”

“Unfortunately, I must leave first.” Hong shook his head gently, saying: “Many years ago, I should have died, but you insisted on keeping me to watch these children grow. Now that I’ve seen them truly grow, I should go.”

“Do you really… not want to continue watching?” Jianmu hesitated for a moment before speaking.

“It’s not that I don’t want to continue watching, it’s just that… I can’t go on.” Hong spoke calmly, with a hint of guilt: “Years ago, I was struck by the aftermath of a battle between those two, and at that moment, I should have died. But because you helped block half of the power, I barely kept a remnant soul. Yet, it also prevented you from becoming a truly complete universe after metamorphosis. I… am sorry to you.”

“Between us, is there any need to discuss such matters?”

“Haha, indeed, we are family; there’s no need to discuss such matters!” Hong laughed heartily, his smile full of carefree spirit.

Under everyone’s gaze, Hong slowly strode to Li Chen’s side.

“Secular Taoist Friend, although you came later, I have faith in you. I believe you will go further than us old folks in the future. So I’ve decided to bet on you!” Hong said.

“You’re planning to…” Jianmu’s will conveyed a voice.

“I’m planning… to take a gamble!” Hong exclaimed: “I know that those two won’t disappear easily, even if they die; there’s a chance for them to return. Just recently, I saw one of them. In addition, I also believe that he will definitely resurrect.”

“Therefore, I’m going to bet on him, take a gamble! The stake is the future of the entire Sea of Realms!”

“I bet he can bring a better future to the Sea of Realms!!”

After Hong spoke, a hand fell on Li Chen’s head.

With Li Chen’s current cultivation and prowess, he couldn’t even detect from which angle and at what speed the hand landed on his head.

It’s worth noting, even Tian Que couldn’t achieve this level!

But Hong managed to do it.

Which means, even a mere wisp of his lingering consciousness is countless times stronger than Tian Que!

Imagine how powerful Hong was during his peak era!

“You…” Jianmu’s will hesitated for a moment, but eventually could only let out a soft sigh.

Almost instantly, Li Chen felt a gentle yet incredibly vast energy pouring into his body.

Even with the immense capacity within himself, it seemed unable to withstand this terrifying power, his cultivation surging wildly like a raging wave towards a higher realm.

Mid-Stage Origin Palm Realm, Late Stage, Peak!

Until his cultivation surged directly to the peak of the Origin Palm Realm, only then did his advancement halt before the Founding Realm.

And Hong’s figure began to rapidly fade.

“Excellent, excellent!”

Seeing that Li Chen’s cultivation hadn’t broken through to the Founding Realm, Hong wasn’t disappointed but rather all the more delighted.

“This cultivation was enough for an average cultivator in similar circumstances to reach mid-stage or even late stage Founding Realm, but you barely reached the peak of Origin Palm Realm; good, truly very good!” Hong laughed aloud: “I bet right!”

He couldn’t even imagine how strong Li Chen would become once he entered the Founding Realm and eventually reached its peak.

Amidst laughter, Hong’s figure grew increasingly ethereal.

“Children, the future is in your hands.”

Amid the laughter, Hong’s figure completely dispersed.

And at the moment of Hong’s dispersal, the entire Dreamfall Battlefield emitted intense rumblings.

The Dreamfall Battlefield that existed in the Jiankong Realm for endless ages vanished completely.

Within the Dreamfall Battlefield, some strong individuals lost within it regained consciousness and awakened.

Looking at the surrounding heavens and earth in bewilderment: “Where am I…?”

Jianmu’s will was silent for a long while, then spoke: “I’ll send you away.”

Rumble!!

A vast cosmic passage suddenly opened not far from everyone, its end unseen, yet everyone understood this was their first step out of the Jianmu Universe.

Li Chen regained his mobility, bowed deeply towards where Hong had dispersed, then turned and bowed deeply to Jianmu, and then strode into the cosmic passage.

Just as Li Chen stepped into the cosmic passage, the voice of Jianmu Will resonated in Li Chen’s mind.

“Treat the Eternal World Tree well. He is the youngest among our middle grade, but unlike others, his potential might be the greatest among us.”

“I understand, senior.”

…

Starry Universe.

The great war still erupted.

With the beginning of the Era-Ancient Civilization’s invasion, the brutal war between the Starry Universe and many Era-Ancient Civilizations commenced in earnest.

Almost every day, thousands of strong warriors from both sides fell.

And the Era-Ancient Civilizations seemed determined to crush the Starry Universe in one fell swoop, deploying many Dao Saints who had never been sent out before to join the terrifying battles against the Starry Universe’s Dao Saints.

Stars collapsed in the Starry Universe; even in the Four Great Realms, one could occasionally see the stars in the sky dimming.

This happened when the aftershocks of powerful battles shattered the surrounding stars.

The Starry Universe remained the main stronghold of the Starry Sky Civilization; despite the Era-Ancient Civilizations’ prowess, their power here was significantly limited.

They also wanted their Founding Realm powerhouses to enter the Starry Universe to completely overthrow it.

But it wasn’t that they didn’t want to; it was that they simply couldn’t.

Not just them; even beings like Tai Chu couldn’t enter the Starry Universe.

In the Starry Universe, there seemed to be a last defense line blocking the entry of Founding Realm powerhouses.

“Lord Yilin, Divine Ancestor Holy Sir is engaged in a fierce battle with Era-Ancient powerhouses at Shenyi Universe City and is seriously injured, already fallen into slumber.”

“Lord Yilin, Nether Ghost Saint and Haaotian Dao Saint engaged once in a decisive battle with Beast God Civilization powerhouses in the Far West of the Ancient Battle Realm, killing six Dao Saints, including one Peak Dao Saint. However, the two lords have also disappeared.”

“Lord Yilin, Holy Primordial Demon engaged three Mechanical Civilization Peak Dao Saints, was killed in adult form, seriously injured in juvenile form, but successfully killed all three.”

“Lord Yilin…”

One report after another continuously arrived at the Holy Palace.

Currently, only Lin Yi was stationed here.

Although others were fighting in various places, seemingly under more strenuous conditions, everyone knew. She had to stay here, only she could command the overall situation.

Even though she possessed extremely strong combat capabilities, she must not take risks.

Because this woman named Lin Yi was truly the key to the life and death of the entire Starry Universe.

“Has Ning Wangyang and Zhang Lu improved?” Lin Yi suddenly turned her head and asked a Heaven and Earth Realm maid beside her.

“Reporting to Lord Yilin, the two lords have somewhat improved, but the injuries are still…”

“No need to say more, send them to the position of the original Yuantian Mie Gong. The cosmic membrane there has been torn and is very weak, therefore many have entered from there. Send them to support Zhang Shutong and Fan Bayin, and also hold back that old Shi Ying, don’t let him throw his life away easily.” Lin Yi said a bit coldly.

“Yes, my lord.” The maid-like Ancient Ancestor quickly left.

“After all, it has come to this point.” Lin Yi temporarily put the Jade Slip aside, and her gaze landed on the boundless starry sky outside the Heaven Extinguishing Palace.

This battle related to the life and death of the entire Starry Universe cultivator civilization.

And sadly, this war was just the beginning.

“Is it because you don’t want to continue protecting such a scarred and broken universe that you left?” A hint of confusion suddenly appeared in Lin Yi’s eyes.

But quickly, that hint of confusion dissipated: “No! It can’t be. You’re not that kind of person!”

“I know, I also believe, you will come back, you surely will!”

“So, before you return, I will definitely protect this place for you, protect this universe, protect our hometown! Just like how you silently endured everything back then, silently guarding me and Xiaoxiao in the dark.”

“I… will surely do it!” A look of determination appeared in Lin Yi’s eyes.

At this moment, two figures appeared outside the Heavenly Palace.

Both were slightly pale.

Li Haoheng and Heavenly Buddha Saint.

Heavenly Buddha Saint gave Li Haoheng a look.

Li Haoheng quickly walked in and said, “Mom, we…”

“Get out!” Before he finished speaking, Lin Yi harshly spat out.

“I don’t have a son like you!”

“Mom, actually, we are also…”

“I don’t want to hear your explanation, now, immediately, leave at once!” Lin Yi said coldly.

Heavenly Buddha Saint and Li Haoheng exchanged a glance, both showed a bitter smile, they knew, once this person made a decision, no one could change it. It seemed their plan had fallen through.

Just as they were about to leave, Lin Yi’s voice rang out again from within the palace: “You two guys, go to the frontline! If each of you doesn’t kill ten Dao Saints, don’t come back!”

Li Haoheng and Heavenly Buddha Saint exchanged another glance, both showing a look of pleasant surprise.

“Go, go, quickly!” They exchanged in a whisper as they turned into streams of light and quickly left, as if afraid Lin Yi would change her mind again.

In the Holy Palace, Lin Yi wearily returned to her throne, muttering to herself: “The children have grown.”

“I… can’t control them anymore.”