Since surviving the great calamity of the spatial turbulence, the Douluo God Realm, under the leadership of the nine God Kings, had entered a period of rapid development.
The number of star systems under its jurisdiction was now as many as nine, and the subordinate planes numbered in the thousands. Even though most were just small planes with little development potential, under such a massive quantity, quite a few moldable geniuses would still be born.
A full two thousand days of God Realm scenery meant that two thousand years had already passed in the mortal realm—an era rising, an era falling.
Top-tier geniuses from different eras and different planes gathered in the God Realm, and through their mutual exchanges, they sparked flames of wisdom. They materialized changes, causing the God Realm to transform.
For example, with the development of soul-guidance technology in the Douluo Plane, a technological explosion finally occurred within a century. And the chief soul-guidance technology researcher who propelled this technological explosion, relying solely on an ordinary pen martial soul, and through the impact and faith brought to him by the technological explosion, condensed his very own divine throne—the First-Class God, "God of Technology."
When this God of Technology arrived in the God Realm, the originally natural yet antiquated God Realm thoroughly entered the stage of technological development. Although there was still no shortage of magnificent natural landscapes, the changes brought by divine-guidance technology were also integrated into every aspect.
Towards this brand-new change, the nine God Kings all held an enlightened attitude. Not a single one expressed veto; all were in favor. Among them, Chen Junting and Ji Dong had the strongest attitudes. Chen Junting even produced a complete set of development plans and planning routines, which caused Ji Dong to look at him with a strange gaze.
However, Chen Junting didn't care about these. He only cared about when he could return to living a life like his previous one.
Thus, in the current God Realm...
As far as the eye could see, faintly colored clouds filled with immortal spirit energy floated near the dome. On the land, high-rise buildings towered, and roads were planned out. Whether day or night, divine-guidance cars sped about. Even when night fell, the neon lights of the urban areas made one feel relaxed and happy. Moreover, besides the earth, there were even cities suspended in the sky, and divine-guidance airships connected the bridges of these aerial cities... Even though for the gods, these divine-guidance cars and airships couldn't compare to their own speed at all, the constant iterations of new and fresh experiences didn't stop them from liking them.
For a time, this even facilitated the birth of the God Realm's financial industry, and later, a God of Wealth appeared to manage this sector.
All of it... made everything look full of a modern sci-fi feeling.
But when one saw waterfalls pouring down from high peaks, various birds and beasts soaring in the air and landing in forests full of life aura, and in the massive nurseries, immortal clouds wreathing and emitting rich life aura... Once one looked out over these non-urban lands, they were all filled with the beauty of nature.
Within this boundless territory, technology and nature coexisted and symbiotically grew, making this God Realm look like a pure land of ultimate bliss.
...
"Yuhao! Hurry up! We're going to be late!"
Two streams of light suddenly streaked across the sky. Wang Dong'er and Huo Yuhao, in their hurried travel posture, surpassed all the airships in an instant, rushing frantically towards a non-urban area!
"It's all your fault for waking up so late."
During their journey, the young couple constantly complained to each other.
However, though it was "mutual complaining," it was basically Huo Yuhao taking the blame, because this time it was indeed somewhat his fault.
But then again, he had a reason for oversleeping and being late. After all, a few days ago, because a rather significant incident broke out in a certain galaxy that needed mediation, and he went there at the suggestion of the God of Destruction, which made him return very late.
And with such a late night, it was natural that he overslept.
"Sigh, who asked my father-in-law to suggest I go? How about this, Dong'er, you suggest to my father-in-law not to nominate me next time. Look, wouldn't it be perfect for Brother Gu to go instead?"
"Hmph—"
Hearing this, Wang Dong'er snorted lightly. Knowing her husband was joking, she put on a pose. "We'll talk based on your performance. If you serve this lady well, I'll talk to Purple Dad."
"Got it."
The couple joked with each other, instantly throwing away the slight displeasure from earlier, and instead making the inseparable two even "closer."
As for why Wang Dong'er called the God of Destruction "Purple Dad"...
It could only be said that the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life's action of adopting Wang Dong'er as their daughter went very smoothly and successfully. Although at the very beginning, Wang Dong'er hadn't agreed, after all, the shadow Tang San brought her and the impression Xiao Wu gave her caused psychological factors, making her think it wouldn't be much better.
But as time passed, under the Goddess of Life's care, Wang Dong'er not only gradually let go of her mental knot but was also thoroughly moved by her gentleness and concern. Therefore, on a certain day, Wang Dong'er finally called out to the Goddess of Life "Green Mama," an address stemming from instinct, causing the Goddess of Life to be stunned for a moment before weeping with joy. Also on this day, Wang Dong'er established her relationship with the Goddess of Life and the God of Destruction, becoming their adopted daughter.
Thus, the address from earlier came to be.
Along the way, playing and fooling around, the two soon arrived at a valley. Before even entering, they could hear the continuous rumbling "boom" sounds, as well as the diffusing water vapor.
The cause of all this, however, was a waterfall.
This waterfall was dozens of meters wide and over a hundred meters high, pouring downwards with astonishing momentum. When the water fell into the pool below, it made a deafening sound while countless water droplets splashed, bursting with countless crystal-like gleams.
Even under the rising water vapor, a rainbow resembling a long bridge surrounded both sides of the waterfall, presenting a spectacular sight. Lush vegetation of all kinds grew around the pool... even in the God Realm, "fairyland" could be used to describe everything before them.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao, the God of Emotions, and Wang Dong'er, the Sea God, descended directly towards the pool.
Seeing that they were already very close to the pool...
Suddenly, a red light unexpectedly shot up violently from the edge of the pool. This red light was extremely imposing, carrying a magnificent momentum, almost flashing over in an instant, transforming into a shocking long rainbow.
Huo Yuhao was instantly startled and was about to make a move to block it!
But before he could act, Wang Dong'er beside him sensed the "crisis." She suddenly opened her eyes, swung her right hand forward, and the Golden Trident appeared. At the same time, a vast aura erupted; one golden ray arrived first, and two golden rays closely followed.
With the halberd striking out like a dragon, carrying an incredibly magnificent momentum, in that instant, it was as if there was only that single golden light between heaven and earth, like golden lightning tapping onto the red light.
Ding!
Amidst the crisp chime, the rapidly flowing waterfall below seemed to be affected by something, actually pausing for a moment, as if waiting for the paused time to recover before falling again.
In the sky, Huo Yuhao was already respectful, and Wang Dong'er was equally so, apart from the curiosity in her eyes.
Because in the next second, the attacking red light revealed a figure. This was shockingly a woman, her long red hair neatly tied into a ponytail, holding a long sword in her hand, and that red ray was evidently burst forth from the long sword.
At this moment, she looked slightly pale, clearly caused by the collision with Wang Dong'er's strike just now.
The red-haired woman, who was Rong Nianbing's wife, Feng Nu, glanced at the Heaven-Departing Sword in her hand and her slightly trembling hand, and couldn't help but shake her head: "I haven't used this swordplay for many years, it seems I'm truly quite rusty. Good thing I'm starting to pick it back up."
"Godmother."
"Godmother."
Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er paid their respects one after another.
However, hearing Feng Nu's words, Wang Dong'er couldn't help but ask: "Godmother, why did you suddenly start practicing the sword? Could it be..."
Just as she said this, Wang Dong'er suddenly understood.
"You're going out together too?"
"Of course. The universe is so vast, how could we be willing not to travel it? So to prevent crises in the universe, I naturally have to maintain my condition. At the very least, swordplay is one of those things."
Having said this, Feng Nu didn't continue. Instead, she flexed her wrist, put away the Heaven-Departing Sword, and smiled faintly, "You guys come in first. Your teacher has been waiting for you. After we say our goodbyes, we'll have to set off."
"Alright."
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao led Wang Dong'er, following behind Feng Nu as they descended from the sky, landing next to the pool.
As they approached a height of a hundred meters above the pool's shore, it was as if they suddenly crossed a barrier, and the scenery below immediately changed.
Amidst the originally dense vegetation, there was now a courtyard. In the courtyard, there were some wooden cabins, and children gathered together, holding game consoles and playing games, but a woman snatched them away in one grab, scolding them; there were also old people resting on lounge chairs, with a radio on the tea table beside them, constantly replaying moving melodies, looking incredibly leisurely.
And right in the middle of the courtyard, a blonde youth stood with his hands behind his back, smiling as he watched Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er arrive.
In addition, standing beside him were six beauties, each with their own merits. Counting the one who snatched the child's game console, and Feng Nu who had just been practicing swordsmanship outside and was now coming in with them. Clearly, these eight beauties were all Rong Nianbing's wives.
"Teacher, Godmothers."
After their feet touched the ground, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er hurriedly stepped forward a few paces. Without the slightest airs of a God King and a half-step God King, they bowed deeply to Rong Nianbing and the seven women, speaking respectfully.
"Rise, you're going to be late soon."
Rong Nianbing smiled and pointed at them with his finger. However, when his gaze fell on Huo Yuhao, this smile was no longer so pure, but mixed with an indescribable pride.
"Teacher, are you really leaving?"
Huo Yuhao spoke to persuade him to stay, "The God Realm is currently developing rapidly, and there are many new things you haven't experienced yet, right?"
However, Rong Nianbing still refused.
"Yuhao, traveling the universe was something I decided long ago. If it weren't for the spatial turbulence, I should have set off right after passing the divine throne to you. As for experiences, a full two thousand days have passed, and I feel it's about enough. Perhaps my mindset is getting old, and I'm not used to these new things at all. So for me, it's better for us to travel the universe."
"Besides..."
Rong Nianbing smiled faintly, "We're just going out to travel, and we'll eventually come home. The God Realm is our home. When we've had enough fun, we'll naturally come back."
With things said to this extent, Huo Yuhao naturally didn't try to keep him any longer. It was just that Wang Dong'er, looking at Rong Lanchen and several other children of Rong Nianbing who were being scolded by Lan Chen, couldn't help but ask aloud.
"Then Teacher, what about little Chen and the others?"
"Then I'll have to trouble my dear teacher and godmother."
The corners of Rong Nianbing's mouth curled up slightly, his gaze sweeping over the leisurely old man. The old man happened to open his eyes, and his gaze caught sight of Rong Nianbing's half-smile. Out of sight, out of mind, he waved his hand.
Without saying a word, he clearly seemed somewhat "unwelcoming."
Seeing this, Rong Nianbing also couldn't help but shake his head.
"This time, I plan for just us nine couples to travel, without bringing the children. Besides, Ling Ji is already grown up. With them as a couple, as well as my teacher and godmother helping, there won't be any problems."
However, hearing these words, a look of worry and empathy flashed across Wang Dong'er's face. "What if they miss you? They're all children, they'll always miss their parents, right."
"Miss us?"
Rong Nianbing, Feng Nu, and the others immediately revealed bizarre expressions.
Turning their heads to look at the group of children who were hanging their heads because of Lan Chen's scolding, but who were secretly rejoicing upon hearing their conversation and realizing that their parents were going out and wouldn't be able to control them, they suddenly felt a wave of helplessness surge into their hearts.
Noticing this, Lan Chen became even fiercer!
In a fit of anger, she turned her head to look at Rong Nianbing. "I'm not going traveling! I'll just stay in the God Realm and manage these little bastards! Look, we haven't even left yet, and every one of them is already acting so smug!"
In an instant, the children's faces immediately fell.
They looked at their father with terrified eyes.
Rong Nianbing hurriedly stepped forward and comforted her, "Don't be like that, that kid Ling Ji is here, he can absolutely keep an eye on them. Don't let these little brats interrupt our own vacation."
And these words also made Lan Chen stop pestering the children.
However, before this group of children could be happy for a few seconds, Rong Nianbing's next words made them feel as if they had been struck by lightning!
"Didn't I hear that recently there's a newly appointed Second-Class God, seemingly called the God of Knowledge, who's opening a school where the offspring of the God Realm's living beings can go to study?" Reaching this point, Rong Nianbing also glanced at Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao nodded and affirmed,
"Indeed there is such a matter, the resolution was passed five days ago."
So Rong Nianbing quickly turned his head and said to Lan Chen:
"You see, isn't this a good thing? Just let these little brats enter the school to study, and save everyone some worry. Right."
Looking at the gradually stiffening, petrified children, Lan Chen smiled from the corners of her mouth and nodded, "I think it works! Let's do it this way!"
The next second, "No!" ×N
A chorus of ghostly wails and wolf-like howls immediately echoed around.
This scene made Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er burst with joy.
At the same time, Wang Dong'er couldn't help but feel envious.
Lying on Huo Yuhao's chest, her tone was faint and melancholy.
"When will we be able to have a child?"
Huo Yuhao looked down into his wife's eyes, gentleness and doting flowing in his gaze. "We will. But as gods, the difficulty is a bit higher, so it takes time. Don't rush. Look, doesn't Brother Junting not have one yet either?"
But just as his voice fell, "I don't?"
A voice suddenly rang out. In the next second, Chen Junting appeared beside Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er. Looking at Huo Yuhao, who was embarrassed for speaking behind his back, the corner of his mouth ticked up.
"Sorry to disappoint you, kid."
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