On this day, Chu Tianyao returned to the mining area where he had once worked...

The inspector in the mining area was trembling with fear.

He never imagined that Chu Tianyao, whom he had troubled a few years ago, had gone from the first level of the Void Refining Realm to a top-tier expert at the ninth level of the Mahayana Realm.

With such strength, he could be killed a million times over in the blink of an eye.

The once arrogant inspector knelt down with a thud, and said in a trembling voice, "Senior... I was truly blind to have acted in such a foolish and heartless manner."

The inspector kowtowed repeatedly, pleading, "Your Excellency is magnanimous; please forgive this junior!"

Surprisingly, Chu Tianyao did not make a move against him.

In Chu Tianyao's eyes now, these ants are not worth mentioning at all.

He walked straight past the patrol officer, who was trembling uncontrollably...

In contrast, the guide from back then was very excited; he had been on good terms with Chu Tianyao.

Now that Chu Tianyao is invincible, he can also benefit from his glory...

The guide came before Chu Tianyao and bowed in return, saying, "Greetings, Senior."

Things are different now; a Refining Void Realm Guide can no longer be considered an equal to Chu Tianyao.

Chu Tianyao said calmly, "No need for formalities. Has no one from the Lower Realm ascended to the Upper Realm during this period?"

The guide spoke up, "Reporting to senior, no more ascendants have appeared in the Lower Realm where you were before."

"Okay... I understand." Chu Tianyao nodded. "Remember to let me know if there's any news."

At this very moment...

Ye Linyuan, who was mining in the mining area, had already advanced to the fourth level of the Nascent Soul Realm.

This speed was undeniably fast, but when he heard that Chu Tianyao, who had ascended to the True Realm a few years earlier, was already at the ninth level of the Mahayana Realm, he fell completely silent...

And so, within the purple maple forest...

Chu Tianyao, Pei Yuhan, and Xia Xiyue lived together for another year.

The three of them grew increasingly close.

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Lower Realm

Six years have passed since Xiao Ruoli ascended the throne!

Over the course of six years, with the assistance of the Imperial Preceptor Nangong Yanyu, the Canglong Dynasty completely unified the Lower Realm.

Inside the Azure Dragon Palace, Xiao Ruoli, dressed in a dragon robe, sat on the dragon throne, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes.

"My strength is already enough to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm! But I haven't ascended to the True Realm yet, just to consolidate the Azure Dragon Dynasty."

"Now that the world is unified and peace reigns... it's time to leave this place and head to the Upper Realm!"

"Before I leave, I'll go and take one last look at the woman Tianyao entrusted to me."

After Xu Jinghong's death, Honglou did not disband.

Honglou was completely taken over by Ning Zeyuan...

As honored guests of Honglou, Tang Nairou and Su Yumin enjoyed a continuous supply of resources.

In the past six years, Tang Nairou's cultivation has reached the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Su Yumin's cultivation level had already reached the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm...

Given the two women's abilities, this rate of improvement is already quite fast.

In addition, Lu Ningshuang and Qin Hongjin, who had previously been associated with Chu Tianyao, were also given special attention.

Under Xiao Ruoli's guidance, their cultivation improved rapidly!

Lu Ningshuang of Bitter Sea Town has reached the first level of the Golden Core Realm.

Qin Hongjin from Zuiyue County has even broken through to the third level of the Golden Core Realm!

Lu Ningshuang was transferred from Kuhai Town to Linyuan City and became the manager of the Rainbow Tower in Linyuan City.

Qin Hongjin was transferred to Qionghuang City and became the manager of the Rainbow Tower there.

Moreover, several girls from the Rainbow Pavilion who had been involved with Chu Tianyao in the Bitter Sea Town were also transferred to various places to become managers of the Rainbow Pavilion.

Before Chu Tianyao ascended to the upper realm, he instructed Xiao Ruoli to treat his women well.

Xiao Ruoli was born into an imperial family, and her mind and vision are far beyond those of ordinary people.

She felt no jealousy or resentment towards Tang Nairou, Su Yumin, and other women. On the contrary, she helped them improve their strength and provided them with resources without reservation.

On this day, Xiao Ruoli arrived at the Rainbow Tower in Purple Dream Dragon City.

She went to see Tang Nairou and Su Yumin.

The two women bowed and greeted, "Your Majesty!"

With a wave of her hand, Xiao Ruoli lifted Su Yumin and Tang Nairou up with a gentle burst of energy. "We're all sisters. There are no outsiders here, so there's no need for formalities."

Tang Nairou asked softly, "Ruoli, you're always so busy, how come you have time to come see us?"

Su Yumin was also somewhat puzzled, "Sister Ruoli, could it be that you have news of your husband?"

Xiao Ruoli shook her head. "My two elder sisters, I've come to say goodbye."

"Over the past few years, the Azure Dragon Dynasty has enjoyed peace and prosperity... The overall situation has been settled! It's time for me to leave the Lower Realm."

"Don't worry, sisters. I have entrusted Uncle Nangong to take care of you... He will continue to provide you with both cultivation resources and cultivation techniques."

Su Yumin's expression darkened. "It's a pity that my cultivation is only at the Foundation Establishment stage. Perhaps I will never have any hope of ascending to the Divine Transformation stage in this lifetime."

Tang Nairou also looked dejected, clearly having the same thoughts as Su Yumin.

Xiao Ruoli slowly shook her head. "My two sisters don't need to belittle themselves... The path of cultivation is long and arduous. With the accumulation of resources, you can at least break through to the Golden Core Realm."

"As for the Nascent Soul and Deity Transformation realms, perhaps a sudden enlightenment can allow one to break through to the next level in an instant."

Tang Nairou held Xiao Ruoli's hand. "Ruoli, although I know you're just trying to comfort me, I still feel much better."

"Over the years, we have received so much kindness from you... We really don't know how to repay you, sister."

Xiao Ruoli smiled faintly, "You are people entrusted to me by Tianyao, so it is only natural that I should take care of you. You and I, sisters, serve our husband together, so there is no need to be so formal."

"My two elder sisters, Ruoli bids farewell here... I hope that we will meet again in the Upper Realm in the future."

After Xiao Ruoli left, Tang Nairou held Su Yumin's hand, tears streaming down her face.

Su Yumin asked in surprise, "Nai Rou, what's wrong?"

Tang Nairou said softly, "Sister Su, we may... never see our husbands again."

"We don't have the same talent as Ruoli, the path of cultivation is really so difficult!"

"For the past six years... neither of us has relaxed our cultivation, yet we've still barely reached the Foundation Establishment stage..."

Su Yumin sighed and reached out to wipe away the tears from Tang Nairou's eyes. "Is Nairou afraid that she won't be able to ascend to the Upper Realm before her lifespan runs out?"

Tang Nairou shook her head. "I'm not afraid of dying... I'm afraid I won't have the chance to see my husband again."

Su Yumin sighed softly, "Our lives now are worlds apart from what we had in Bitter Sea Town... We should be content..."

"If I am fortunate enough to see my husband again, that will be our destiny."

"Even if we didn't have the chance... at least we had some wonderful memories with Tianyao..."

Tang Nairou said in a trembling voice, "I know...I know...but I just can't stop thinking about him!"

Su Yumin didn't speak again, but let out a long, leisurely sigh.