Why don't you choose one, host?

The Secret Realm of Liyuan, beside the Eye of Chaos.

The Chaos Lotus, which has been in bud for a hundred years, is now displaying a variety of strange phenomena.

The nine-petaled lotus petals moved on their own without wind, trembling slightly. Each tremor caused the surrounding chaotic air currents to rise and fall like tides.

At the top of the lotus bud, dazzling chaotic divine light burst forth, soaring straight into the sky, intertwining and resonating with the laws of the secret realm's heavens, emitting profound and unfathomable sounds of the Great Dao.

Endless vitality transformed into shimmering rain of light, sprinkling across the entire source eye region. Grass and trees grew wildly, and spiritual springs gushed forth joyfully, as if the entire secret realm was celebrating the rebirth of a great life.

The five people guarding nearby—Ye Wuyang, Shen Yunzhou, Ji Qianqiu, Xie Chen, and Fang Yan—were jolted awake from their meditation or deep thought almost simultaneously! A century of waiting had honed their senses to an incredibly sharp level. In a flash, the five of them teleported to the edge of the lotus pond, their gazes fixed on the radiant lotus bud. They held their breath involuntarily, their hearts pounding, a mixture of excitement and tension almost overwhelming them.

"It's about to open!" Fang Yan's voice trembled, his fists clenched, his eyes filled with anticipation and ecstasy.

The lotus petals begin to bloom.

The first petal slowly unfolds, shimmering with rosy light, and the sound of Taoism softly resonates.

The second petal then opens, and the rain of life-giving light becomes even denser.

The third petal, the fourth petal... each unfolding of a lotus leaf reveals an even deeper and more profound Daoist charm.

When the ninth petal fully blooms, billions of chaotic divine lights suddenly converge inward and gather in the heart of the lotus!

Within the lotus heart, the chaotic energy, as if guided by an invisible force, frantically condensed, transforming into a flawless chaotic embryo. The embryo grew and shaped at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Finally, the radiance faded completely, and a figure silently floated above the lotus heart.

Fang Li gently closed her eyes, her appearance becoming even more holy and ethereal than before. Her skin was as smooth as jade, and her body was surrounded by a restrained chaotic aura. Her cultivation had clearly broken through to the peak of the True Immortal realm! A hundred years of nurturing and the reshaping of chaos had brought her a complete transformation!

Her long eyelashes fluttered a few times, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Her eyes first reflected a newborn's bewilderment and purity, like a newborn taking its first look at the world. But the next moment, a vast ocean of memories surged into her consciousness!

The glory and fall of the Celestial Venerable Liuli, her love-hate entanglement with Ye Wuyang… the ups and downs of modern life, her love affair with the gentle and refined senior… her romance with the warlord amidst the chaos of war… and the bittersweet story of the honest and straightforward general…

And... most clearly and profoundly, the countless moments with Xiao Liuli that transcended time and space, accompanying her, joking around, and sharing life and death...

Countless images, sounds, and emotions intertwined and collided, ultimately returning to clarity. Her eyes instantly became deep and transparent.

A relieved smile slowly curved her lips as she murmured to herself:

"So that's how it is. Through countless reincarnations, a single thought can bring forth a flower... I have returned."

The moment she finished speaking.

"Buzz!"

A beam of seven-colored, shimmering light shot from her heart and landed on the open ground beside her. As the light dissipated, it revealed a magnificent yet endearing little beast!

It resembles a Qilin, its entire body carved from glass, crystal clear, refracting the seven-colored light. It has a delicate jade horn on its head, its body covered with fine and exquisite seven-colored scales, its tail like flowing glass ribbons, and a pair of bright and clear eyes. It exudes the same chaotic aura as Fang Li.

The little beast excitedly rolled on the ground, then hopped over to Fang Li's legs, tilted its head back, and spoke in a childish voice, its voice filled with boundless joy and pride: "Master! Master! Look! It's me! Little Liuli! Your Tongzi brother! Hehe! I finally have a body! Isn't it pretty? Isn't it amazing?" It shook its head, its tail, like a ribbon of glass, swaying happily.

Fang Li looked down at the little guy who understood her heart and had accompanied her for countless years, her eyes instantly filled with doting affection and deep emotion.

She bent down and carefully cradled Little Liuli in her arms, gently stroking its scales, her voice tender: "Little Liuli... you've worked so hard... all these years, I'm so grateful to have you. From now on, we'll never be apart again, and we'll see all the sights in this world together."

"Mmm!" Little Liuli nodded vigorously and snuggled comfortably in her master's arms.

However, this heartwarming scene of master and servant reuniting lasted for less than three breaths!

Four figures swept in!

Ye Wuyang was the fastest, arriving first before Fang Li. Completely ignoring everyone else, he stretched out his long arm, his movements trembling, and pulled Fang Li, along with the little Liuli in her arms, tightly into his embrace! The cold armor pressed against the little Liuli, causing her to cry out in pain, but he seemed oblivious, burying his head deeply in her neck, his voice hoarse: "Li'er... is back... finally..."

But before he could even feel the reality, a sword aura silently sliced ​​through, cleverly separating his arm. Shen Yunzhou appeared on Fang Li's other side, his hand gripping Fang Li's wrist, the force gentle yet allowing no escape.

His gaze was fixed on Fang Li's eyes, as if to confirm every inch of her reality, his voice low and deep: "It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back."

"Hey! Why are you pushing!" Ji Qianqiu's massive body squeezed through the gap between the two, almost knocking Shen Yunzhou off balance.

He opened his arms, wanting to give Fang Li a bear hug, but then he saw that Fang Li was holding Xiao Liuli in her arms. Afraid of breaking her, he was so anxious that his big hands didn't know what to do with them. He could only scratch his head and cheeks, and his eyes uncontrollably reddened. He grumbled in a muffled voice, "Junior sister! Junior sister! You're finally awake! I... I missed you so much! Really! Look! I've collected a whole cave full of treasures for you! Everything is there! You can choose whatever you want after you've rested! It's all yours!" He gestured as if presenting a treasure.

Xie Chen did not step forward to compete, but stood a step away. He gently waved the virtual jade fan in his hand, a gentle smile on his face, but his eyes were as deep as the starry sea. He spoke softly, "Welcome back, Li'er. Chen has waited for you for a hundred years, and I am finally able to see you at peace. My heart is so comforted."

Caught between three large men, especially Ye Wuyang's iron arm, and nearly knocked over by Ji Qianqiu's enthusiasm, Little Liuli struggled to peek out from Fang Li's arms, her glass scales bristling with anger. She yelled fiercely, "Hey! You bunch of stinky men! Let go of my master! Can't you see he just woke up?! He needs to rest! Don't you understand rest?! Why are you pushing and shoving?! You bumped into me! Ouch! Ice block, your armor is killing me!" She nudged Ye Wuyang with her glass horn as she spoke. "Sword fanatic, loosen your grip! What kind of behavior is this, pulling and tugging like that! You big oaf, shut up! It's so noisy! And you! Smiling Fox! Don't just stand there making sarcastic remarks! Do something about them!"

Fang Li was instantly overwhelmed by the surging emotions and enthusiasm of the four people, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

There was emotion, warmth, and the joy of a long-awaited reunion, but also a sense of helplessness and bewilderment in the face of such intense emotions.

She gently circulated her Chaos Immortal Essence, and a gentle force quietly spread out, freeing her from Ye Wuyang's embrace and Shen Yunzhou's wrist.

She held the sulking little Liuli in her arms, took a half step back, and slowly swept her gaze across the four faces in front of her. She smiled gently, but with a hint of clarity and detachment in her expression.

"Everyone," her voice was gentle, "it's been a long time. Thank you... for your unwavering protection over the past century. I will always remember this kindness."

She paused, her eyes slightly lowered, and continued, "However... I have just returned, my soul is still settling, and my memories of a hundred lifetimes are merging. I still need time to calmly sort them out. Many things... many feelings... also need time to be cleared up. Please... give me some time to adapt."

Upon hearing this, the four men's eyes narrowed instantly! Alarm bells rang in their minds!

She remembers everything! Yet she chose... calmness and distance?!

"Sister! My dear sister!" Fang Yan finally seized the opportunity to squeeze in, hugged Fang Li tightly, tears streaming down his face, and sobbed uncontrollably, "It's good that you're back! It's good that you're back! I was so worried! Waaah..."

Fang Li hugged her brother back, her smile becoming genuine, and gently patted his back: "Brother, I'm back. It's alright, it's really alright." This natural and affectionate attitude towards her brother was in stark contrast to her polite and distant attitude towards the four people just now.

Seeing this scene, Ye Wuyang, Shen Yunzhou, Ji Qianqiu, and Xie Chen felt a surge of jealousy welling up inside them! Their eyes sharpened even further.

Little Liuli nestled in Fang Li's arms, proudly raising her little head and glaring at the four men with a smug look: "Hmph! Master did a great job! They deserve to be left in the cold! Let them know who's the boss! (Proudly) But... Master, that ice block is a bit too tight to hold, but... it seems quite reassuring. Sword Maniac's hands are a bit cold, but he's really handsome... Big Silly Guy is a bit noisy, but he has so many treasures... Smiling Fox is a bit cunning, but he's really smart... Master! Do you want to choose one? Oh dear! What am I thinking! No way! Master is mine! Nobody can take him away!"