Chapter 5014 Longing is Hope

"But you must understand that after leaving Shenxi, disasters will follow one after another. Enemies in the open or hidden may attack you."

The Empress continued, saying that Xiao Yan's identity could no longer be hidden, and he could choose to stay within Shenxi, thus avoiding at least half of the crisis.

However, this is detrimental to one's own cultivation. Avoiding battle out of fear is not the path to becoming a strong person.

"If you seek immortality, you can hide or conceal yourself, but if you want to pursue the path to the peak, you can only fight, fight endlessly, kill gods and slay gods... and then become a god."

These were words the Empress had never spoken before, and they were an acknowledgment of Xiao Yan's current strength. He was on the path to the peak. Xiao Yan naturally understood what the Empress was saying, but hearing it from her gave him an extra sense of conviction.

"The road ahead is gradually becoming clearer. There is not much help I can give you anymore, and many variables are beyond my calculations. So, my husband, you will have to rely on yourself from now on."

The Empress sighed softly, and Xiao Yan clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, but then a glint flashed in his eyes.

"Nanfu, is there anything you're having trouble telling us, or something on your mind?"

Xiao Yan keenly sensed the Empress's change. Upon hearing this, she paused slightly on the scroll with her brush, then smiled and shook her head.

"It's alright. With me here, you don't need to worry about anything else. Just focus on your cultivation," the Empress said softly. Xiao Yan remained silent for a moment before asking no further questions.

"Go on, you've worked hard, go back home and rest."

Xiao Yan nodded, then left Qianji Pavilion and returned to Xiao Mansion. He felt somewhat melancholy on the way, as he was about to leave Shenxi again and head to the Mountain and Sea World.

"All clues point me to the world of mountains and seas, which means I must go."

"The Heavenly King resides in the Mountain and Sea World. Long Yi's Zhujiuyin bloodline may be able to make him the new king of the Mountain and Sea World. Qi is also in the Mountain and Sea World. This trip may yield extraordinary results."

"But as the Empress said, there are many unknown enemies. Their strength will only be greater and more dangerous than those we have encountered before. The advantages and disadvantages are all clear. Whether to hide in Shenxi or go to Shanhai to fight and sustain the war, the answer is obvious."

Xiao Yan also made a decision in his heart. He possessed the World Tree, which would allow him to travel between different worlds more easily. As for other travelers, they would have to rely on other methods, making it much more difficult for them to enter or leave.

Taixu dared not enter casually, because a large-scale intrusion would be tantamount to suicide.

Their fear is that of the entire Divine Realm. Once they threaten all living beings, they will sound the horn of counterattack, which the Great Void cannot withstand.

Only by confronting them head-on and descending in full force can this battle truly begin. The Void Lord only dared to descend with a divided soul; his true body did not dare to come to Shenxi. After all, individual strength is weak, and descending alone would inevitably lead to encirclement and annihilation, which he dared not do.

"Currently, Taixu is Shenxi's open enemy, while other worlds are involved as hidden enemies, and the Zhangmie Division is also involved. They are the real leaders!"

"Although I possess the identity of the Chaos God Realm, I do not yet have sufficient status, and my understanding is still limited. To clarify some things, a battle is inevitable."

"However, these Extermination Divisions are very strange. The Heavenly Palace is controlled by them, and I cannot kill them. But killing them can draw out the Extermination Divisions that control them. I didn't have time to deal with them before, but now I can try to find out their secrets."

Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he planned his next steps.

"Before heading to the Mountain and Sea World, I still need to visit the Heavenly Palace. Those Heavenly Ghosts are all sacrifices of their souls, and their numbers are astonishing. If I can't kill these Spirit Kings, can't I at least kill these Spirit Ghosts? By the way, I can also have Ye Tian refine them into demonic puppets."

While he was pondering, Xiao Yan had already flown unhurriedly through the Ancient God Realm and arrived in front of the Xiao Mansion.

Upon seeing the two plaques of the Xiao residence, he temporarily put all his thoughts aside. He couldn't bring these heavy thoughts to his family. A relaxed expression appeared on his face, and he strode into the Xiao residence.

Unexpectedly, the place was already bustling with people, and hearty laughter could be heard.

All the members of the Fearless Team were present, along with Xiao Yan's senior brothers and Ye Beijing, and they gathered together in joy.

As Xiao Yan approached, his wives stood up one after another, looking at him with affection. However, a hint of disappointment flashed in their eyes as their gazes swept over him, but it disappeared in an instant and was barely noticeable.

She was the only one missing... Cai Lin.

With Xiao Yan's current strength, if he wanted to find Cai Lin, he only needed to think about it, and he could sense the red thread connecting Cai Lin's life to his own.

Xiao Yan understood that Cai Ling was not in mortal danger, and she could embark on her own path to becoming a powerful figure. If his karma did not interfere with her, it would be a good thing for her.

After hiding his disappointment, Xiao Yan sat down with everyone.

With Xiao Yan's arrival, the cheers grew even louder. Relaxing, he joined everyone in a hearty drink. What they drank was wine, but in reality, it was the deep longing they all felt for each other.

Over the endless years, everyone will become increasingly lonely, so the happiness of being able to gather together brings tears to everyone's eyes after a few drinks.

Longing...longing, yearning is hope. Everyone in the Fearless Team knows that no matter how hard they train now, it will be difficult for them to fight alongside Xiao Yan again.

Even knowing this, no one gave up on moving forward; they would strive to become even a little stronger.

Xiao Yan tried his best not to share the pressure with everyone, nor did he tell them about Shen Xi's current situation.

Only Xiao Yan's senior brothers knew that he now bore the enormous responsibility of the entire Shenxi.

But at this moment, Xiao Yan was smiling happily, his cheeks flushed, as he drank heartily from the wine jar, enjoying his meal.

People often gather at the Xiao residence, but they are happier only after Xiao Yan returns. Seeing that everyone is still there is the greatest happiness for them.

The laughter and merriment at the Xiao residence lasted for seven days. Everyone was drunk and oblivious, even Xiao Yan was unconscious. Although his soul was clear, his body was numb.

This feeling of relaxation is like the balancing power that the Immortal Flame Demoness obtained from Zichen's Void Spirit Technique; it is Xiao Yan's only antidote.

It feels like being at home.

As Xiao Yan's drunkenness gradually subsided, he slowly opened his eyes. Xun'er was wiping his forehead, her beautiful eyes filled with heartache for him.

Xiao Yan pulled her into his arms, and Xun'er's soft body seemed to melt into him.

At this moment, Xiao Yan's mind was jolted. Xun'er had already given birth to a son and a daughter for him, Xiao Lin and Xiao Yue Li. He recalled the matter of agreeing to the promise made to the Ancestor of the Beginning and End.

Having given birth to offspring for the Primordial God Clan, the Primordial God's avatar became Xiao Yan's soul, and had long since become an inseparable part of him.

Xiao Yan was worried because the Primordial God Clan was extremely powerful, and their blood and qi were not something that ordinary women could bear children with, so he dared not take any risks.