Chapter 1836: Chapter 1816: Mu Fan is here, taking his beloved wife back to the Immortal Realm (main text finished)_1 Chapter 1836: Chapter 1816: Mu Fan is here, taking his beloved wife back to the Immortal Realm (main text finished)_1 Young people with ambitious hearts and boiling blood gathered from all directions towards the Imperial City.

The selection process for those with talent and ability was extremely rigorous.

Candidates had to be highly talented, possess both moral integrity and outstanding achievements, and have high prestige among the people in order to qualify for the final palace examination.

The competition was fierce, and round after round of assessments kept the vast majority of people outside the palace walls.

The goddess attended the palace examination in person, selecting ten talented individuals who cared for the world and the people and could shoulder heavy responsibilities from among the top hundred candidates.

Among the ten were three women. The first edict issued after the formation of the cabinet abolished male supremacy and advocated gender equality.

Women could go to school, become officials, join the army, assume important military and political positions, and even overthrow corrupt regimes and establish themselves as emperors.

The edict spread like a warm spring breeze across the Shiling Continent. Women who heard the news were overjoyed and filled with hope for a brighter future.

Si Ye took in three female officials as disciples, established the Imperial Court, and granted them the power to oversee all officials. She also left behind three Transformation Stage monsters as sacred beasts to protect the nation, deter unscrupulous people, and guard Capital City.

The three female officials were grateful and swore to serve loyally.With one worry resolved, on the eve of the one-year deadline, Si Ye quietly left Capital City with a group of cute pets, under the guise of traveling around and inspecting post-disaster reconstruction.

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Amid verdant mountains and rivers, a black-awning boat drifted with the waves, swaying with the ups and downs of the water.

“Who reminisces about whose eyes, whose laughter is as beautiful as flowers, whose appearance disrupts whose family and world, who promises whose picturesque landscape of mountains and rivers, who abandons whose endless journey of separation.”

A beautiful young girl in a green dress stood at the bow of the boat, facing the refreshing mountain breeze and singing in a crisp, clear voice.

“Wow, Mother’s singing is so beautiful!”

The little spirits were entranced, clapping their tiny hands, and frolicking around their mother.

“If my babies like it, there’s more …”

Si Ye continued to sing with a smile: “I led my armies to gallop across the desert, laying siege to cities for a glimpse of your blooming smile and peerless elegance.”

“I left behind the bustling world and betrayed my people and country to accompany you on a carefree journey, leisurely watching petals fall…”

Clear and cheerful bamboo flute sounds came from the riverbank, melodically complementing the singing, soothing and pleasant to the ear.

“Daddy!”

Little Shui’er’s sharp eyes saw the figure clad in black, standing atop a tree with a bamboo flute in hand, and waving her tiny arm while cheering loudly.

“Daddy, Daddy!”

The little spirits heard the shout and their eyes lit up as they flew one after another towards the shore.

Si Ye’s heart skipped a beat as she followed the flute sound and looked over. In just one glance, her bright eyes shone like luminous pearls.

Her eyes, brimming with the boundlessness of spring, cast circles of radiance that resembled the proud and dazzling seven-colored begonia in the cold winter moon.

Mu Fan put away the bamboo flute, held the little spirits, and ran across the water.

The moment he landed on the boat, his radiant eyes rippled with waves of tenderness.

“Mu Fan, how did you come?”

Si Ye met the gaze filled with limitless affection, smiled gently, and took the two naughtiest little spirits, Tianhuo and Tianlei, into her arms.

“To pick you up.”

Mu Fan replied with a smile, hugging the remaining six chubby and rosy little babies, tickling them in their giggling nests.

“Hehe, hahaha!”

The little spirits were tickled with laughter, wriggling their tiny bodies and giggling softly, their sweet voices soothing to the ear.

“What is the situation in the Abyss of No Bounds?”

Si Ye asked with a gentle smile, “Have you found the mastermind behind the attack on the Immortal Soldiers?”

“Found.”

Mu Fan’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, “However, the clearance is not going smoothly. A new round of mutations has occurred among the Extraterritorial Heavenly Demons. They have grown even larger and stronger, becoming more ferocious and bloodthirsty than before.”

“Hmph.”

Si Ye scoffed disdainfully, raising her eyebrows as her domineering spirit showed, “This Immortal Lord will not tolerate their arrogance.”

“Mother, Little Shui’er will help Mother fight the bad guys!”

“We also want to go to the Abyss of No Bounds.”

“Beat up those mutated monsters.”

“Thrash the Soul-devouring Demons.”

The little spirits listened to their parents’ conversation with their small ears perked up, waving their tiny fists and brimming with pride.

“You can’t go.”

Si Ye smilingly poured cold water on the little spirits, “The Extraterritorial Heavenly Demons are extremely ferocious, and even I can’t guarantee that I’d be able to eliminate them. You’re still young, and even if you go, you won’t be of any help.”

“Mother.”

The little spirits wailed in unison, their little heads drooping, instantly losing their spirit.

“Hahaha.”

Mu Fan laughed heartily, feeling indescribably delighted.

“Let’s go, let’s return to the Immortal Realm.”

Si Ye no longer delayed, holding Mu Fan’s hand gently.

“Mhm.”

Mu Fan’s eyes were gentle as he turned his palm and interlocked fingers with her.

With a slight intent in her heart, Si Ye gathered the little spirits into the Primordial Orb.

The two exchanged smiles, transforming into two dazzling rays of starlight, flying towards the distant stars.

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