The reunion was bittersweet. Yun Lintian's heart ached for the lost years, the countless moments he'd missed with his women. Yet, seeing them again, their auras stronger, their eyes gleaming with newfound depth, sparked immense joy within him.
He pulled Lin Xinyao into a tight embrace, his voice thick with emotion. "You're all finally here," he whispered.
Unable to contain their excitement, the other women surrounded him in a warm hug, a tangle of limbs, and whispered greetings. Tears welled up in Yun Lintian's eyes, a mixture of relief and longing washing over him.
After a tearful reunion, Yun Qianxue stepped forward, her voice laced with curiosity. "It seems much has transpired during our absence."
Yun Lintian agreed gently. "Indeed, many things have happened."
He turned and was momentarily stunned by a beautiful woman standing behind Yun Qianxue. At 175 cm tall and statuesque, Yun Lintian could still recognize her as Ning Yue despite her vastly changed appearance.
"Brother," Ning Yue cried softly, tears glistening in her eyes. Though she longed to embrace him upon arrival, she held back, respecting his reunion with his wives.
Yun Lintian approached and gently patted Ning Yue's head. "Our Yue'er has blossomed into a beautiful woman."
Ning Yue laughed and wrapped her arms tightly around him.
"It's been hard on you," Yun Lintian said softly. A thousand years in seclusion would undeniably be a harsh experience for a young girl. Even Yun Lintian couldn't imagine enduring such isolation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I wasn't lonely," Ning Yue reassured him, understanding his concern. "I had everyone with me."
"Mmm," Yun Lintian responded softly.
Suddenly, his expression shifted. He touched Ning Yue's back, his brow furrowing in concentration.
"This..." Yun Lintian discovered something extraordinary within her. "The tree has grown considerably."
Ning Yue had already ascended to the tenth level of the Divine Emperor Realm. Her progress was nothing short of phenomenal. However, the most extraordinary aspect was the World Tree within her. Yun Lintian could even sense a trace of the Great Law of Life emanating from it.
Ning Yue, a mischievous glint in her eyes, stepped out of Yun Lintian's embrace. Raising a finger, a tiny green light materialized at its tip.
Witnessing this sight, Yun Lintian was utterly stunned. Ning Yue could actually wield the power of the Great Law of Life!
"What happened?" Yun Lintian inquired, uncertainty lacing his voice.
Ning Yue shook her head. "It's a mystery to me. As the tree matured, I began to understand this power. Now, I can activate it at will."
Yun Lintian's brow furrowed deeply. Could Ning Yue be the inheritor of the God of Life?
Unfortunately, there was no way for Yun Lintian to verify this. While Ning Yue's display of the Great Law of Life was impressive, he could sense a significant gap between her power and his own.
According to Yun Lintian's knowledge, only Primordial Gods possessed a complete understanding of the Great Laws. In this regard, Lin Yitong and Ning Yue were similar to him. They could grasp a portion of the Great Law of Life but not its entirety.
With this in mind, Yun Lintian turned to Yue Hua. "Senior, do you know where Senior Lin is right now?"
"She left," Yue Hua responded. "Her destination remains unknown."
A flicker of confusion crossed Yun Lintian's face. "Did something transpire during my absence?"
Yue Hua smiled. "Focus on reuniting with your people for now. We can discuss this later… Don't worry, it's not a pressing matter."
Despite his curiosity, Yun Lintian set it aside for the moment. He turned his gaze to several familiar faces standing nearby.
"Senior Sisters, Master, everyone. Congratulations on your breakthroughs," Yun Lintian greeted them with a bright smile.
Jiang Yingyue, her elegance and charm accentuated, smiled and said, "It's good to see you again, Junior Brother."
"You've certainly matured into a handsyoung man, Junior Brother," Murong Xue remarked playfully. Her appearance had softened, now exuding a more mysterious aura.
"I sense a formidable aura emanating from you, Junior Brother. Let's have a sparring match later." Long Feiyan spoke softly. Her golden draconic eyes shone with greater brilliance than when Yun Lintian last saw her, a testament to the significant improvement in her Golden Dragon bloodline.
Wu Qingcheng playfully curled her lips. "We've narrowed the gap, Junior Brother. Don't think you can avoid us again."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLin Zixuan offered a gentle smile without uttering a word. Her aura was extremely profound.
Yun Lintian continued his greetings, his gaze moving to Yun Ruanyu, Yun Qingrou, Yun Lingwei, and Yun Huanxin. However, a peculiar expression washed over him when his eyes met Yun Huanxin's. Unlike the others, her appearance hadn't changed in the slightest.
"What are you staring at?" Yun Huanxin snorted, clearly displeased. "Have you grown so bold in our absence?"
Standing beside her, Yun Linwei struggled to stifle her laughter. A thousand years of seclusion had brought noticeable changes. She had grown taller, her once prominent belly now toned and slender, enhancing her overall beauty.In stark contrast, Yun Huanxin remained unchanged. Her height hadn't increased a single inch, a fact that Yun Linwei relentlessly teased her about, often leading to playful battles between the two sisters.
Yun Ruanyu's eyes held a deeper wisdom. As Yun Lintian met her gaze, he felt vulnerable, as if his very being were bare before her. Evidently, her comprehension of the music profound art had reached extraordinary heights.
She smiled warmly. "It seems you've encountered many trials. I would love to hear about your experiences."
"Absolutely," Yun Lintian readily agreed. He had always been transparent with Yun Ruanyu and the others.
Meanwhile, Yun Qingrou's appearance remained unchanged, yet her aura had softened considerably. When one stood near her, it felt akin to being enveloped by the peaceful beauty of a lush forest.
Yun Qingrou's gaze softened, filled with maternal tenderness, as she looked upon Yun Lintian. "You must have endured many hardships," she said gently.
In stark contrast, Yun Meilan presented an enigma. Though clearly present, Yun Lintian couldn't detect her aura at all, indicating a profound mastery of the Shadow God Scripture on her part.
Yun Lintian smiled, his gaze sweeping across everyone present. Except for Ning Yue, they all had ascended to the Lower God Realm. It was a truly remarkable achievement, and Yun Lintian felt genuine happiness for their progress.
On a larger scale, over a thousand disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect had also reached the God Emperor Realm. Several exceptional talents, like Yun Chan, had even broken through to the Lower God Realm.
Yun Lintian found himself struggling to articulate the complex emotions swirling within him…