"Yuhao, what did you think I've been away from the God Realm Committee for these past few days? Naturally, it's because Little Tian got pregnant and I went to accompany her."
Dressed in a simple white short-sleeved outfit paired with black shorts, Chen Junting sauntered over to Huo Yuhao and the others in a pair of black slippers. The faint smile he revealed carried an expression of amusement mixed with joy.
However, after he finished speaking, the scene fell into complete silence.
Seemingly sensing the awkward atmosphere, Chen Junting slipped the phone he had been playing with into his pocket and took a sip of the pearls from his cup, thoroughly breaking the current atmosphere.
The next second,
"Brother Junting, Sister Tian is pregnant?!"
The moment he snapped back to reality, Huo Yuhao was the first to exclaim in surprise, then immediately smiled and corrected himself: "Congratulations!"
Subsequently, the others present also expressed their congratulations.
Chen Junting naturally smiled and returned the greetings.
He looked at Rong Nianbing and smiled, "If it weren't for Senior Rong Nianbing leaving today, I'd still be keeping Little Tian company. But since you're leaving, I ought to see you off. Then again..."
Suddenly, he changed the topic. "How about waiting until Little Tian gives birth, and after some time passes, we hold a full-month banquet and then you leave?"
"I think you just want me to be the chef."
Seeing through Chen Junting's intentions, Rong Nianbing felt both amused and exasperated. He also felt that this guy was truly "cunning and deceitful," actually choosing to use this kind of sentimental method to "scheme" against him.
After being seen through, Chen Junting didn't mind. He vaguely covered it with a "more or less," and then brazenly extended the invitation.
"Just tell me, are you coming or not."
"...Still no."
Facing Chen Junting's invitation, Rong Nianbing struggled for a moment before choosing to politely decline. If he was going to leave, he should leave now. If he dragged it out, who knew what else might happen to prevent him from leaving.
"Sigh, alright, suit yourself." Seeing Rong Nianbing's resolute appearance, Chen Junting didn't invite him further.
However, his sighing action caused Rong Nianbing's hesitation to completely dissipate, and his eyelid couldn't help but twitch.
Sure enough, this guy was just waiting for me to agree so he could cook!
Digging a pit and waiting for me to jump in!
But it seems you can't trap me this time.
"Wait, what are you reaching out for?"
A hand suddenly reached over, causing Rong Nianbing, who had just been secretly rejoicing, to raise an eyebrow. He then looked in confusion at the owner of this hand, his mind full of question marks.
"Why? For a gift, of course!"
Revealing a "what did you think" expression, Chen Junting was quite self-righteous at this moment. "My child is being born. As an elder, and with our relationship having reached this point, you should at least show some gesture, right?"
"Show some gesture?"
The corners of Rong Nianbing's mouth twitched slightly, and he immediately retorted. "Where has our relationship reached? How come I don't know? Besides..." Catching sight of Chen Junting's outfit, he continued, "You're seeing me off dressed like this? Not even bringing a gift, shouldn't you show some gesture?"
"Listen to what you're saying."
Chen Junting patted his chest and gently pulled out something with his left hand.
A crystal appeared in his hand.
"This is the information entry key for a starship. Consider it my farewell gift for you. So that when you travel the universe, you won't be without a place to stay for a while and have to endure loneliness. How about it? Isn't this gift thoughtful enough?"
A starship!?
Hearing this term, it instantly attracted everyone's attention.
No one was an exception.
However, some didn't know what it was, like Rong Nianbing and his group; others hadn't expected that the starship, which should have been in a semi-finished state three months ago, could succeed so quickly and be put directly into use, like Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er—because one was a member of the R&D team, and the other was the pillow-mate of an R&D member.
"Whoa, such a big gift!"
Taking the crystal, Rong Nianbing examined it closely.
But soon, he deliberately lowered his voice. His previous "I know all about it" expression completely vanished, replaced by...
"What exactly is this starship? How do you use it?"
"A starship? It's..."
After a round of explanation, Rong Nianbing finally understood the most basic things. As for the most troublesome parts... they were naturally all handled by the starship itself; there was no need to worry about them at all.
It had to be said, this starship was indeed great!
"Since you gave me such a precious gift, then I naturally can't be stingy." Rong Nianbing flipped his palm, and a seemingly pre-prepared gift box appeared in his hand. He looked at Chen Junting, whose eyebrows were raised in a "explain yourself" attitude, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. "I was just pretending earlier. After all, the Goddess of Life came here a few days ago, and during our chat, she told me."
Saying this, he gently tossed the gift box.
Chen Junting caught it smoothly and put it away without even looking.
"You put some thought into it."
As the group finished saying everything that needed to be said and arranged everything that needed arranging, Rong Nianbing and his group of nine were about to set off.
When the starship was summoned over, basically everyone was drawn away by this massive thing. Right at this time, before Rong Nianbing could board, Chen Junting grabbed his wrist.
"Do me a favor on this trip out."
Hearing this, Rong Nianbing, who should have been in high spirits, instantly felt that things weren't so sweet anymore. His face fell, and his expression was resentful. "I've already 'retired' and quit. Why are you still looking for me?"
However, despite saying this, he actually put on a "listening attentively" posture.
"Relax, it's nothing major, and it won't have much impact on you. I just hope that when you're traveling in star systems not governed by the Douluo God Realm, once you encounter certain matters, as long as you think they're important, transmit them all back to the God Realm. Perhaps there will be surprises, perhaps there will be frights, but regardless, we can make judgments."
Rong Nianbing was somewhat surprised and asked in disbelief.
"That's it?"
Chen Junting calmly nodded, "That's it."
He then playfully teased, "What? You want more?"
"Pass."
Rong Nianbing waved his hands repeatedly, his expression showing polite refusal.
"Let's just keep it at this."
While agreeing to it, he couldn't help but click his tongue inwardly.
He actually didn't choose to continue squeezing him.
Then this universe trip... would truly be relaxing.
"By the way, if I have information, how should I contact you?"
"That's easy."
Chen Junting shook his phone. "Calling and texting both work. Our phones are already connected to the God Realm's core. No matter where you are, as long as the phone hasn't been damaged, any phone manufactured within the God Realm can connect."
Soon, after making final farewells with Rong Nianbing and his eight wives, they saw Rong Nianbing use the crystal to summon the brand-new starship, landing it in the northern lands.
Chen Junting and the others watched as Rong Nianbing and his group stepped into the starship one by one. When the cabin doors closed, Rong Nianbing and his group's long journey through the starry sky officially began!
Since they had already seen Rong Nianbing and his group off, there was no need to linger here any longer. After teasing the group of children a bit, they all left the waterfall and prepared to depart.
"Brother Junting, do you still need to come to the God Realm Committee for duty recently?" Before leaving, Huo Yuhao asked.
Chen Junting just smiled slightly, his tone carrying a trace of apology. "The God Realm's development is gradually entering a stable phase, and Little Tian happens to be pregnant at this time, so I plan to focus all my attention on Little Tian for this recent period. As for duty... I'll have to trouble you all. Consider me slacking off."
"No problem."
Huo Yuhao waved his hands repeatedly, giving his guarantee.
"Brother Junting, leave it to me."
Wang Dong'er also popped her head out from behind him. "Brother Junting, hurry back. We'll also find time to visit Sister Tian. If she's about to give birth, remember to let us know."
"No problem."
Saying this, Chen Junting transformed into a stream of light and drifted away.
Watching his departing back, Wang Dong'er rested her head on Huo Yuhao's shoulder, a trace of envy and anticipation in her eyes. "Sister Tian is already pregnant. I wonder when the two of us will be able to have a child?"
Huo Yuhao turned his head, and after meeting those watery, wide eyes, his heart stirred. A surge of excitement spontaneously arose, and he suddenly scooped Wang Dong'er up in a princess carry.
"Since Dong'er wants one, then let's go back right now and work hard together. After all, for us gods, having a child is extremely difficult—a thousand hardships, ten thousand difficulties. We can't do it without putting in effort. Let's strive to conceive soon after Brother Junting and Sister Tian's child is born. And it'd be best if it's a boy."
"That way, if Brother Junting and Sister Tian have a daughter, we'll have our boy steal theirs away and make her our daughter-in-law. What do you think?"
Wang Dong'er's pretty face flushed red from Huo Yuhao's sudden action. After hearing his words, she couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. "Listen to yourself. But..."
Her words stuttered, and finally, she buried her head in Huo Yuhao's arms, muttering only one sentence.
"But what about the duty you promised Brother Junting? And it's broad daylight, isn't that inappropriate?" Though she said this, her actions showed no intention of refusing.
Huo Yuhao also noticed this. He turned and walked away, saying as he went, "It's fine, today it's Brother Gu's turn for duty." When they reached the divine-guided car, he finally set her down, then opened the door and extended a hand in invitation. "Please step into the car, Princess."
Wang Dong'er secretly smiled and played along. "Then... Little Huo Zi, attend to me. Let's go."
...
Time passed quickly... On this day, the Temple of Order was filled with important figures. Apart from the family and friends of the God of Order and the Goddess of Love, none of the gods who came to congratulate were below the rank of First-Tier God.
Chen Junting stood outside the room, glancing at the tightly shut door from time to time. Even though he knew there wouldn't be any accidents, and the Goddess of Life was inside providing protection, he still couldn't stop his anxiety.
"You're a God King, for heaven's sake. What do you look like, all flustered and panicky."
Ning Bowen patted Chen Junting's shoulder and comforted him.
Chen Junting glanced from the corner of his eye and saw his equally trembling arm, but pretended not to notice. "Dad, I know. I'm just excited—the excitement of being about to become a father."
Pfft— ×N
Hearing this excuse, several stifled laughs immediately sounded from behind Chen Junting. He whipped around and glared at Gu Tianchen, Dugu Xin, and the rest of those guys, finally locking onto Huo Yuhao, who was supporting the pregnant Wang Dong'er with her large belly.
Clearly, Wang Dong'er had successfully become pregnant through Huo Yuhao's diligent efforts, only six months later than Chen Junting and Ning Tian. After a diagnosis from the Goddess of Life, it was a girl.
"What are you laughing at?"
Chen Junting said irritably to Huo Yuhao, "When Dong'er is about to give birth, I'm certain you'll be even worse off than me."
To this, Huo Yuhao only smiled without speaking.
Neither admitting nor denying.
After another quarter of an hour, "Waa, waa, waa!"
Under agonizing waiting, three extremely loud cries rang out. This sound was like morning bells and evening drums, shaking the hearts of the gods.
Every god present clearly heard this sound, and clearly felt a special fluctuation from within it—a fluctuation that belonged uniquely to the birth of life.
A brand-new life had been born!
The crying was so resounding, his aura so pure. A little life had descended into this world.
At this moment, all of Chen Junting's other emotions were completely swept away. What remained was only the radiance of a God King shining forth.
"Little Tian has given birth!"
At the same time, inside the room, the Goddess of Life wiped the child clean, wrapped him up, and handed him into Ning Tian's arms.
It was a chubby little fellow, still pink all over, but on his body, a faint fragrance emanated. This fragrance was very peculiar, refreshing to the heart and soul. Breathing it in gave one an indescribable sense of joy. It was as if, from that newly obtained life, one could feel the most primal life aura.
Ning Tian looked at the son in her arms, her eyes full of maternal radiance and loving care, murmuring, "My son."
Just moments ago during childbirth, hallucinations had involuntarily appeared in her mind. Past memories surged forth, recalling every bit and piece of what she and Brother Junting had experienced together on the Douluo Continent. And the birth of their son was the crystallization of their love.
At this time, the Goddess of Life raised both hands and pressed them on Ning Tian's shoulders. A rich life aura suddenly burst forth, enveloping her entire body, nourishing the life energy she had consumed during childbirth and alleviating the postpartum loss.
"Have you and Order thought of a name for your son?"
"We have."
Facing the Goddess of Life's inquiry, Ning Tian smiled slightly.
"His name is Chen Tianshuo."
"Good name."
The Goddess of Life lowered her head and gently kissed the forehead of Chen Tianshuo in Ning Tian's arms. Instantly, an emerald green halo bloomed, causing Chen Tianshuo's tiny body to tremble slightly. In the next instant, his entire body turned emerald green.
At this, Ning Tian revealed surprise and even emotion.
"Thank you, Little Green."
The Kiss of the Goddess of Life was not something just anyone could receive. This kiss was equivalent to granting the child Chen Tianshuo the blessing of the Goddess of Life.
And this blessing required consuming one-tenth of the Goddess of Life's divine power. Moreover, this wasn't a temporary consumption, but a fundamental one. It would take at least decades for her (in God Realm years) to cultivate back this consumed life force.
With her blessing, Chen Tianshuo's vitality would be far stronger than that of an ordinary person. After all, he had just been born and was still far from being able to inherit godhood, no different from an ordinary human.
But after receiving the Goddess of Life's blessing, his own vitality would be incomparably stronger than that of an ordinary human, and it would also grant him powerful self-healing abilities.
Looking at her son, Ning Tian handed him to the Goddess of Life. "Little Green, please bring him to Brother Junting to see. They must be anxiously waiting outside the door by now."
A smile on her face, the Goddess of Life took the little life.
"Alright."
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