Chapter 1262: Farewell
Hearing Lu Chen's words, Yun Qingshu was a bit incredulous. She tentatively asked, "Are you referring to the matter of the child?"
Lu Chen gave a slight "hmm" in response.
After receiving a positive reply from Lu Chen, Yun Qingshu fainted straight away, unsure whether it was the overwhelming joy from hearing this news or sheer exhaustion.
Seeing Yun Qingshu faint right away, Yun Xianxian coldly said, "Even if you brought her back as a captive, she has been with you for so many years. You really don't know how to cherish a beauty."
Lu Chen said with a smile, "She's already at the Emperor Realm, she can take this little bit of strength. How about Xian'er also gives me a child?"
Yun Xianxian quickly said, "No, I am her secondary body. If she has a child, that means I have a child."
Lu Chen said, "You two have already separated. She is she, and you are you. Have one."
Yun Xianxian rolled her eyes at Lu Chen and chose not to continue this topic with him, instead asking, "When do you plan to go to the Tianyan Immortal Domain?"
Upon hearing Yun Xianxian's words, Lu Chen finally realized he had delayed enough. It was time to leave.
He then stood up and said, "Indeed, I should be going."
Immediately after, he sent a message to his wives and concubines, instructing them to all go to the Heavenly Emperor Palace of the Great Sum Empire as he was about to leave and wanted to say goodbye.
Upon hearing that Lu Chen was leaving, all his wives and concubines immediately headed to the Heavenly Emperor Palace, as they had transmission arrays that could take them there directly from their residences.
In just a moment, all the women gathered at the Heavenly Emperor Palace.
Lu Chen bent down, carrying the fainted Yun Qingshu to the Heavenly Emperor Palace directly.
Seeing Yun Qingshu in Lu Chen's arms, all the women looked at Lu Chen strangely. Their darling was impeccable in every way; he just never stopped causing trouble.
After settling Yun Qingshu on a soft couch in the Heavenly Emperor Palace, Lu Chen immediately created countless Emperor Realm physical bodies. In the next moment, each of his wives and concubines had a version of him standing before them.
Lu Chen smiled and said, "My dear wives, I'm preparing to go to the Tianyan Immortal Domain, don't miss me too much."
Hearing Lu Chen's words, Empress Tianhong coldly responded, "You can leave right now; no one will miss you."
Empress Tianhong was a secondary body of Lie Hongyun. Her experiences alongside Lu Chen were somewhat similar to Yun Qingshu's, having been defeated by Lu Chen during battle and essentially forced to accompany him. Ultimately, she stayed with him for eons, even choosing to follow him into the Chaotic Sea.
However, she never showed any friendly demeanor to the troublemaker. After being brought back by him, she constantly found herself at odds with him, disliking many of the things he did despite eventually falling for him.
Upon hearing Lie Hongyun's words, the Lu Chen next to Empress Tianhong immediately wrapped his arms around her soft waist and whispered in her ear, "Honghong, you're as sharp-tongued and soft-hearted as ever. I know you can't bear to be without me."
Empress Tianhong emitted power of slaughter and coldly said, "You're just deluding yourself."
Lu Chen chuckled softly, then promptly pinned Empress Tianhong onto the Heavenly Emperor Palace's massive bed, "It seems Honghong has been quite irritable lately. Let me help soothe your temper before I leave."
The Heavenly Emperor Palace soon echoed with a slat sound. Everyone was used to such occurrences and merely ignored it.
Being humiliated by Lu Chen in front of everyone made Empress Tianhong feel angered. Yet, she wasn't his match and could only endure the fury passively.
Of course, some kept a cold demeanor, while others showed their unwillingness to part with Lu Chen.
People like Mu Zixuan, Chu Yuqin, and Xiaozhou and Dazhou, were now holding onto Lu Chen, kissing him.
Lu Chen had gathered them all here to say goodbye. Since it was a farewell, a ceremony was necessary.
Then, Lu Chen earnestly bid farewell to his wives and concubines.
This final goodbye spanned an entire year.
Originally, Lu Chen planned to stay in this gentle embrace for just a month, but his wives and concubines couldn't let him leave.
Later, he changed his mind to spend half a year with them, and even then, some didn't want him to leave.
Lu Chen had also asked the system if he could still be with his wives through a clone after returning to the Tianyan Immortal Domain. The system replied that the Chaotic Sea could isolate all power, including Divine Soul power.
His connection with his clones depended on Divine Soul power. The Chaotic Sea could sever all power, effectively stopping this possibility for Lu Chen.
Ultimately, Lu Chen spent another half year with his wives and concubines, making it an entire year elapsed without noticing.
At this moment, Lu Chen spoke up, "My dear wives, I'm really leaving now."
Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, this time, no one tried to hold him back. They understood that his departure was for their future, a necessity.
They regretted being unable to go with him, to face things together.
As Lu Chen returned to the Tianyan Immortal Domain, it would certainly be a life-or-death situation. The major factions of the Tianyan Immortal Domain could not tolerate Lu Chen's miraculous existence. Once they knew of his return, they would surely unite again to attack him.
Lu Chen also noticed the concern in his wives and concubines' eyes and reassured them, "Don't worry, I will prioritize my life above all else this time. I won't act too boldly."
"Once I find a way across the Chaotic Sea, I'll bring you back with me."
With that, Lu Chen asked the system in his mind, "System, will I be able to find this place again at that time?"
The Chaotic Sea was endless and disorienting. Once entered, one could easily lose all sense of direction. Lu Chen was worried that after returning to the Tianyan Immortal Domain, he would lose his way back here.
The system replied immediately, "When the host uses the Cross-border Stone, it will leave a mark on the spot. Once the host becomes powerful enough to reactivate the Cross-border Stone, the host can instantly return here."
Relieved by the system's answer, Lu Chen relaxed. Knowing he could come back easily alleviated his biggest fear of never returning after leaving.
At this moment, Lu Chen's wives and concubines were shedding tears of reluctance, fearing that this might be the last time they saw Lu Chen.
Seeing their longing gazes, Lu Chen let out a deep sigh. He was reluctant to leave them, but for their future, he had to grow stronger.
Determined, Lu Chen then retrieved the Boundary Breaking Stone from the System Space, worried that if he stayed any longer, he would be even more reluctant to leave.
Under the gaze of the women, he infused his power into the Boundary Breaking Stone. As his power entered the stone, a scene immediately appeared in his mind.
Above the endless black sea, a continent radiating a myriad of colors floated. Lu Chen immediately recognized it as the Tianyan Immortal Domain.