While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 419 Confession

Chen Xiao returned to the Dou Qi Continent with only one purpose.

That is, to take Cai Lin and the others to the Great Thousand World!

Therefore, after exchanging pleasantries with old acquaintances such as Hai Bodong and Venerable Tianhuo, Chen Xiao directly stated his plans when the family gathered together that night.

The women naturally had no objections to this; they had been looking forward to this day for a long time.

Especially Zi Yan, when Chen Xiao and his group ascended to the Great Thousand World, she racked her brains to come up with many ways, but in the end she was unable to go with them as she wished.

Now that I can finally go up there, my joy is beyond words.

"Let's set the departure date a month from now," Chen Xiao said in a deep voice. "In the meantime, I'll also ask Elder Hai and the others. If they're interested in going to the Great Thousand World, they can come along. As for the affairs of the Purple Cloud Pavilion, we'll leave them to our subordinates to handle."

After setting the time, Chen Xiao turned to the two people beside him and said, "Xun'er, Zi Yan, you should each go back to your clans afterward. Elders above the Dou Sheng level who want to go to the Great Thousand World can be asked to wait at Qifeng Mountain."

After explaining things to the two, Chen Xiao's gaze finally fell on Cao Ying.

Of the six women, Little Fairy Doctor and Qinglin had few relatives outside; Chen Xiao and their daughter were their only family, making them the easiest to arrange things for.

There is indeed a snake-people tribe under Cailinmo, but more than twenty years ago, she had already relinquished power to the elders of the tribe. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she, as queen, is now only in name. Therefore, she only needs to inform the snake-people tribe of her departure.

Although Zi Yan and Xun'er have their own clans, the old Dragon Emperor and Gu Yuan have already gone to the Great Thousand World. This time, those clansmen above the Dou Sheng level who want to go can be taken along, and the arrangements are quite simple.

In contrast, Cao Ying had the deepest attachment to the Dou Qi Continent.

Seeing that she was slightly lost in thought, Chen Xiao, who had gone through countless reincarnations with her, had a deep-seated understanding with her. With just one glance, he could see through her thoughts.

"Ying'er, in a few days I will accompany you back to the Cao family and the Pill Tower to visit your parents and teacher, and ask for their thoughts. If they are willing to come, that would be best. If they are reluctant to leave, there is no need to worry. I have now moved the spatial node of the Dou Qi Continent to the Zi Xiao Continent, so it will not be difficult for us to travel back and forth."

Upon hearing Chen Xiao's words, Cao Ying's last remaining concerns vanished instantly. Her slightly furrowed brows relaxed, and her eyes filled with a gentle smile.

"I'll do whatever you say."

After explaining things to the six women, there was nothing else for Chen Xiao to worry about.

Seeing that they had finished their business, the few girls who had been whispering below rushed forward in a swarm, chattering and asking questions about the affairs of the world.

Although Chen Xiao had briefly told everyone in the main hall during the day that he had established a foothold in the Great Thousand World, how could his experiences over the past few years be fully described in just a few words?

Therefore, the girls were still very curious about Chen Xiao's experiences after he went to Daqian.

Even the six women, including Cai Lin and Xun Er, looked at Chen Xiao with a hint of inquiry in their eyes.

They were somewhat surprised that Chen Xiao was able to gain a foothold in the world so quickly, and they wanted to know about his experiences venturing into the world alone, and to touch upon this period of time that they had not participated in.

Looking into the pairs of curious eyes, Chen Xiao's lips curled into a sly smile: "What's the rush? There's plenty of time in a month to explain."

"Go, go, go." He reached out and ruffled his daughters' hair, his tone a mix of indulgence and shooing. "It's already dark. Go back. Those who need to cultivate, cultivate; those who need to sleep, sleep. I'll talk to you tomorrow."

He specifically set aside a month for the six girls to arrange matters related to the Dou Qi Continent. During this time, he would rely on telling these girls stories to pass the time and also to make up for the regret of being separated for the past few years.

Hearing this, the little girls were unhappy, puffing out their cheeks and pouting, but they knew that their father had just returned and was going to have a tender chat with his mother.

They immediately exchanged a glance, and ultimately reluctantly obeyed and left.

The palace doors slowly closed, shutting out all the noise.

Inside the hall, the candlelight flickered, casting a warm yellow glow on the six women and outlining their graceful figures.

Cai Lin remained elegant, though her expression was slightly unnatural. Xun'er, with a lotus-like demeanor, gave Chen Xiao a coquettish yet reproachful look.

The Fairy Doctor was as gentle as moonlight, with a soft smile and gentle eyes, as if she had no idea what was going on.

Qinglin had gentle features and a rosy face. She kept her head down and didn't ask anything.

Cao Ying was the most composed, her charming eyes constantly shifting, and the corners of her lips slightly upturned, carrying a hint of provocation.

As for Zi Yan, without the younger generation present, her true nature was revealed, and she looked eager to try her luck.

Chen Xiao's gaze swept over the faces he had longed for day and night, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. With a wave of his hand, the surrounding space changed, and when he reappeared, he was already in the bedroom.

Chen Xiao embraced all six women, his eyes burning with passion. "Ladies, the night is long. Why don't we sleep together tonight and I'll tell you about my experiences in this vast world over the past few years?"

The six women were slightly taken aback by his sudden spatial teleportation, and then they were enveloped by the familiar, cool scent in his arms. Except for Cao Ying and Zi Yan, their cheeks all turned blushed.

Cai Lin suppressed the slight awkwardness and unease in her heart, a hint of tenderness appearing between her elegant brows. She raised her hand and gently wrapped it around his waist, her fingertips trembling slightly when they touched his warm skin.

Xun'er's earlier coquettishness had long since transformed into tender affection. She buried her cheek in his shoulder, her hair gently brushing against his neck, carrying a faint fragrance.

The Fairy Doctor still smiled gently, her tender eyes reflecting the candlelight. She raised her hand and gently smoothed the wrinkles on his robes, her movements as tender as if she were protecting a fragile treasure.

Qinglin's lowered eyelids lifted slightly, catching a glimpse of Chen Xiao's burning gaze, before quickly lowering them again. Her ear tips were so red they were almost bleeding, but she still obediently shrank into his arms, hiding her shyness in his embrace.

Cao Ying's provocative smile deepened. She moved closer, her fingertips tracing the surface of Chen Xiao's chest, her voice laced with a seductive languor: "My husband, tell me, in this vast world, have you ever encountered a woman more captivating than us?"

Before she could finish speaking, Xun'er gently pinched her waist, making her chuckle softly.

Zi Yan had a smile on her face that suggested she was enjoying the show even more, and her smile was even more unrestrained than Chen Xiao's, who was finally about to have his long-cherished wish fulfilled. She had no scruples whatsoever.

A night of lavish pleasure is not something to be told to outsiders.

The next day, as dawn broke, a misty fog drifted over the eaves of the palaces on Qifeng Mountain, enveloping the sleeping quarters in a soft, hazy light.

Beneath the brocade quilt, the six women's brows had lost some of yesterday's restraint, leaving only a sense of peace as they let down their guard.

Chen Xiao lazily sank into the softness, surrounded by the gentle aura of the five women. He let Zi Yan fool around as she pleased, and finally slowly began to speak, recounting the past few years.

"When we were about to enter the Great Thousand World, the ten of us were separated. In the end, I landed on the Western Continent, in a place called the Lesser Western Heaven Realm—"

Since stepping into this vast world, Chen Xiao skipped over the tedious closed-door cultivation and long journeys, only choosing the most crucial experiences to recount in detail.

This includes the events surrounding the Soul Emperor's encounter with danger, his first meeting with Qing Yanjing while rushing to his aid, their reunion on the Tianluo Continent, their journey together to the White Dragon Plane to refine the Plane Embryo, their subsequent pursuit of the War Emperor and their rise to fame across the entire Zixiao Continent, and the opening of the Ancient Heavenly Palace to slay the Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor, among others.

Even though Chen Xiao had tried his best to focus on the key points, by the time he talked about returning to the Purple Cloud Continent and the fact that his relationship with Qing Yan and Jing Mu was already set, it was already noon.

Chen Xiao took a deep breath, slowly turned his gaze to the side, and landed on Xun'er beside him, his eyes filled with a hint of guilt.

He had originally made up his mind that he would not take the final step with Qing Yanjing before gaining the approval of Xun'er and the others.

Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes. That night, all the buildup and atmosphere had reached their peak; if he had backed out at the last minute—

"Xun'er—"

As soon as Chen Xiao opened his mouth, a sharp pain shot through his shoulder. Xun'er had opened her mouth and bit him hard on the shoulder.

Chen Xiao didn't dare to put up any resistance, he just hissed softly, it was unclear whether it was due to Xun'er's efforts or Zi Yan's antics.

Soon, Xun'er released her mouth. Chen Xiao looked down and saw that the teeth marks were bloody and still had a warm, damp feel on his skin, which even made him feel a little numb.

Chen Xiao looked up at Xun'er, only to see that Xun'er was also looking up at him. There was not much anger in her eyes, but a hint of reproach. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her cherry lips were pursed. Her appearance was more charming and sharp than usual, as if she had returned to her girlhood.

"Do you know you were wrong?" Her voice was soft, as if carrying the laziness of early morning, but every word was clear. "Brother Chen Xiao does know how to choose the right time to be honest. Our agreement was made on the Dou Qi Continent, where there were no restrictions on the Great Thousand Worlds. This allowed Brother Chen Xiao to take advantage of a loophole. However, such a big matter cannot be decided by Xun'er alone."

After saying that, she raised her eyes and glanced at the people beside her, a sly smile in her eyes. She had intended to take advantage of the crowd's momentum to "criticize Chen Xiao" again, but she did not expect that apart from Cai Lin's eyes flashing with a hint of understanding and nodding slightly in acknowledgment, the other four people did not agree or complain as she had expected.

Zi Yan, in particular, remained engrossed in her own world, seemingly oblivious to the whole affair.

Qinglin's reaction was equally intense. She looked at the bloody teeth marks on Chen Xiao's shoulder. Although she knew it was nothing to Chen Xiao, she still felt a pang of heartache in her eyes. This timid and submissive demeanor gave Xun'er and Cailin a headache.

Xiao Yixian and Cao Ying were a little better, but they didn't follow up on her words to question her at all, as if what Chen Xiao did was just an ordinary little thing.

Seeing this, Xun'er felt both annoyed and amused. She exchanged a glance with Cai Lin, both of them filled with helplessness.

Chen Xiao's eyes naturally caught the girls' expressions. Seeing their reactions, his anxiety subsided, but his guilt deepened.

"Xun'er, Cai Lin, I swear—"

Chen Xiao had barely begun his vow when he was lightly elbowed in the ribs, a gesture that carried an undeniable air of restraint.

He turned his head and saw Cai Lin's calm eyes, giving him a somewhat helpless glare.

"If swearing oaths were effective, none of this would have happened."

Upon hearing Cai Lin's words, Chen Xiao was speechless and didn't know how to respond.

Cai Lin is right. If vows were truly effective, there wouldn't be so many unfortunate coincidences in the world.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, but found that any explanation would seem pale and powerless at this moment. He could only hug them tighter, silently conveying his apology and appreciation.

The hall fell silent for a moment, with only the occasional soft sounds from Zi Yan and the intertwined breaths and heartbeats of the other.

In the end, it was Cao Ying who broke the delicate silence.

Her eyes sparkled with a knowing smile as she lazily said, "Alright, Sister Xun'er, Sister Cailin, since it's already happened, there's no point in dwelling on it. Besides—"

She paused, glancing at the still-damp teeth marks on Chen Xiao's shoulder, a hint of mischief in her voice. "The punishment that was due has already been given. It's better for my husband to confess on his own than for us sisters to find out from elsewhere. Besides, Qing Yanjing's character sounds quite good; she's an exceptionally talented woman. It's normal to be attracted to such a remarkable person. However, I believe that such a person is rare even in this vast world, so there's no need to worry about something like this happening again."

Cao Ying's words seemed to open a door in this delicate atmosphere.

Little Fairy Doctor smiled and spoke gently, her voice like a clear mountain spring, "After we go to the Great Thousand World, with us here, even if my husband wants to go out and provoke others, he won't have the chance."

Having said all that, Xun'er couldn't keep up the act any longer. She could only let out a soft hum, reach out and poke Chen Xiao's chest, her tone tinged with a hint of coquettishness: "You're lucky to have so many good sisters speaking up for you. But this isn't over yet."

"When I see that Qing Yanjing, I'll have to see just how outstanding she is!"

Xun'er's words carried a rare hint of competitiveness, or more accurately, curiosity, but without a trace of hostility.

Chen Xiao could only agree repeatedly, not daring to say anything more.

..

The following month passed by in the blink of an eye, like sand slipping through my fingers.

Qifeng Mountain was bustling with activity and order, yet there was no trace of sorrow at parting. In particular, the powerful figures among them were filled with eager anticipation and excitement as they prepared to embark on their journey to the Great Thousand World.

During this month, Chen Xiao only left with Cao Ying once, and when they returned, they brought Cao Ying's parents back with them.

As for Xuan Kongzi, although he also intended to go to the Great Thousand World, he had not yet found a suitable successor and could only suppress his impulse for the time being.

After all, his most favored disciple Cao Ying, Dan Chen from the Dan family, and even Xiao Yan and Yao Chen, the master and disciple duo, all planned to travel to the Great Thousand World with Chen Xiao this time.

Fortunately, the annual Dan Conference, held every thirty years, is approaching. After this conference, some outstanding talents will surely be selected.

At that time, the three giants will be able to unload their burdens.

On this day, before dawn, the square of Zixiao Pavilion was already bustling with noise, the clamor breaking through the morning mist early on.

On the temporary white jade platform erected in the center of the square, hundreds of figures had gathered. Most of them were powerful figures standing at the top of the pyramid in the Dou Qi Continent.

Hai Bodong and Venerable Tianhuo whispered among themselves, Yao Chen, Xiao Yan, and Xiao Chen stood side by side, Venerable Bai Long of the Bai Clan stood cheerfully to the side, Zhu Hong led a group of Dou Sheng elders from Dragon Island with their heads held high, and Black Annihilation King of the Ancient Clan led a group of surviving Ancient Clan elders in another small circle—

Familiar faces gathered together, each exuding a powerful and composed aura, awaiting the moment of departure.

The area outside the square was packed with disciples of the Zixiao Pavilion and onlookers who had come to watch the spectacle or see someone off. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the hundreds of figures on the central white jade platform, their eyes filled with envy and longing.

This is because these hundreds of people are fortunate enough to accompany the True Emperor to that vast and boundless world!

Time passed quietly. As the first rays of dawn pierced through the thick clouds and golden light poured onto the patterns of the white jade platform, Chen Xiao, accompanied by six empresses, four imperial daughters, and Jiu Xuan, Qing Huan, and Xing Yao, slowly stepped into the air and ascended above the plaza amidst the attention of the crowd.

His light swept lightly over the crowd and powerful figures below, without any unnecessary pleasantries or uttering a single inspiring word.

In Chen Xiao's view, for those martial artists with shallow cultivation, any words would seem pale. Only by witnessing the magnificent scene of hundreds of Dou Sheng powerhouses breaking through the sky together could they be the most awe-inspiring example and the most powerful spur on their cultivation path.

Without hesitation, Chen Xiao waved his hand, sweeping hundreds of people up.

"Set off!"