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

Chapter 433 Chen Chen

The moon shines on the Milky Way, the long night stretches on.

When Chen Xiao returned to Qingyan Jingqin Palace, Xiao Yixian, Qinglin and the other women had already left, and Lin Dong's wife and daughters, as well as Qingtan, had been properly settled.

Inside the main hall, only the four sisters, Chen Yao, Chen Xi, Ling tide, and Qing Yue, remained, gathered around Qing Yanjing's bedside, playing with the newborn baby.

"Mother, it's been a whole day, have you decided what name to give my little brother?"

Chen Yao gently poked her younger brother's soft cheek, then looked at Qing Yanjing, who was leaning against the headboard, looking radiant and showing no signs of having just given birth, and asked.

A supreme being is naturally not as fragile as an ordinary person.

Chen Xi nodded vigorously in agreement, "Yes, yes, but we absolutely mustn't let Dad come up with the name."

"Eldest sister, second sister, Dad's naming skills aren't as exaggerated as you say. I think they're quite good."

Lingxi blinked, unable to resist defending her father.

Qingyue nodded obediently, without saying a word, and silently took out her favorite spirit insect. The spirit insect danced on her fingertips like a delicate little toy, instantly attracting the attention of the baby in the swaddling clothes.

This spirit insect's rank is not particularly high in the Great Thousand Worlds; it can barely threaten the Earthly Sovereign rank now.

However, the ancient Devouring Insect King that Qingyue had been cultivating since the Dou Qi Continent had undergone multiple transformations, and its appearance had changed drastically.

Because Qingyue had poured so much effort into this insect king, she valued it highly.

Qingyan leaned against the soft couch, her eyes filled with the tenderness of a new mother. Listening to her daughters' chattering arguments, a faint smile unconsciously curved her lips.

She lowered her eyes to look at the infant on the bed, who was captivated by the spirit insects, her gaze so tender it could melt water.

"Your father asked me to make the decision, and now I have some ideas. The birth of this little one has caused too much of a commotion. If your father hadn't covered up the unusual phenomenon, Zixiao Palace would probably be even more lively today."

"Starting too high isn't always a good thing, so let's call him—"

"Chen'er, please!"

Hearing this decision, the four sisters were somewhat surprised and nodded after repeating it several times.

Although the name is ordinary, given this little guy's talent and background, no matter what his name is, he is destined to be extraordinary.

Looking at the expressions of the four women, especially Chen Yao and Chen Xi who looked on with agreement, Chen Xiao, who was standing at the door of the room, felt a little annoyed.

He wasn't surprised by the name.

However, if it were up to him to make the decision, his two daughters would definitely have a lot to say.

But now that it came from Qing Yanjing, they had no objections at all; they really were playing favorites.

Pretending to be angry and putting on a stern face, Chen Xiao stepped inside.

Seemingly a little guilty, or perhaps knowing they couldn't stay as a light source any longer, Chen Yao and Chen Xi exchanged a glance, chuckled, and stood up in unison.

"Ahem, Mother, it's getting late, we'll head back now. We'll come see you again tomorrow, Fourth Sister, Fifth Sister, together!"

Lingxi and Qingyue nodded slightly, quickly tidied themselves up, and got up to follow their two older sisters.

However, before leaving, the two women did not forget to greet Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing, which was quite different from their two older sisters' personalities.

After watching them leave, Chen Xiao sat down next to Qing Yanjing, picked up the little guy, and examined him closely.

Qing Yanjing gently nestled against his shoulder, her eyes brimming with a satisfied smile. Seeing Chen Xiao remain silent for a long time, she softly asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Chen Xiao slowly came back to his senses, a helpless smile curving his lips: "I'm thinking about what kind of arrangements to make for Chen'er. This little guy was born extraordinary. He's already given his father a difficult problem right after he was born, a hundred times more difficult than that Mo Hetian."

This is not a lie; Chen Xiaozhen truly felt this way, and he was also pondering this matter.

Chen Chen now possesses a bloodline and talent that are even more powerful and domineering than Mu Chen in the original timeline. It would be a waste of such extraordinary talent if he could not surpass Mu Chen's achievements in the original timeline.

However, things are different now.

The Zixiao Palace now stands at the pinnacle of the Great Thousand Worlds, the undisputed number one power, its prestige awe-inspiring throughout the world, and no one dares to challenge its might.

This means that from the moment he was born, Chen Chen stood at a height that countless people could never reach in their entire lives.

In the future, wherever he goes, he will inevitably be a handsome guy who is surrounded by admirers and no one dares to mess with him. It is impossible for him to go through the hardships of life and death like in the original story.

Without the tempering and growth in desperate situations, many of the original growth paths are completely rendered useless.

Unless, Chen Chen is made to conceal his identity when he travels outside, and stage a drama in the vast world called "My father is obviously incredibly powerful but he's too much of a jerk to his son".

But Chen Xiao didn't like doing this kind of thing.

Without hesitation, he told Qingyan, who was beside him, all his worries and concerns.

"It would be better to wait until Chen'er grows up and then ask him what he thinks. We don't need to put too much pressure on him. After all, with your supernatural abilities, it would be too much to ask Chen'er to surpass you," Qing Yanjing said with a light laugh.

Most secrets are time-limited.

Now, Chen Xiao no longer deliberately hides his fake world from his real world; his closest friends and family already know about it.

Even Martial Ancestor Lin Dong could probably guess some things from their conversation during the day.

"Alright, with us overseeing things, this kid won't go astray. If he's willing in the future, I'll send the three brothers to other worlds to broaden their horizons."

Having finalized the arrangements for Chen Chen, Chen Xiao didn't do anything more, letting him grow naturally.

..

Time flies, and more than a decade has passed since the last baby was born. The infant in the swaddling clothes has grown into a tall and handsome young man.

As expected of Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing, Chen Chen did not become arrogant or domineering due to his powerful background; he remained cheerful and humble.

However, he has a slightly rebellious streak.

From childhood to adulthood, he had never left the Purple Cloud Continent, and all his understanding of the vast world came from others.

He was especially excited to hear his two older brothers recount their experiences outside the home and how their father had displayed great prowess, which fueled his anticipation for the outside world.

Thus, even though he had only just begun cultivating, Chen Chen could no longer suppress his desire to go out and explore.

On this day, in the main hall of Zixiao Palace, the young Chen Chen, dressed in a plain brocade robe, stood tall and proud. He bowed and looked firmly at Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing in the main seats, his voice clear and steady.

"Father, Mother, I have come today to ask for your permission to go out and gain experience."

Chen Xiao sat upright in the main seat, his fingertips lightly tapping the armrest. His gaze fell on his son, whom he had carefully raised for more than ten years. There was no surprise in his eyes, only a hint of scrutiny and expectation.

"Being alone away from home is quite different from being at home. Have you decided where you're going?"

When others go out to gain experience, they need to have some self-protection capabilities before setting off, but this kid is like a newborn calf that is not afraid of tigers, with only the impetuousness of youth.

Of course, Chen Chen also knew that with the background of Zixiao Palace and his father's supernatural abilities, he would not really encounter danger outside, which was why he dared to be so bold.

Chen Xiao didn't care about this.

Background information should be used when necessary. Going out to gain experience is for self-improvement, not for deliberately seeking out hardship.

Upon hearing Chen Xiao's question, Chen Chen shook his head frankly, "I haven't thought about it, and I don't know where to go."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing were speechless.

So all you have to do is leave the Purple Cloud Continent?

"Chen'er, since you don't know where to go, you can consider the Floating Pagoda Continent. In a few months, the Floating Pagoda Ancient Clan will hold a trial. You've just started cultivating, so it would be very suitable for you," Qing Yanjing said.

"There's a Spiritual Path Trial about to begin on the Northern Cang Continent. If you're interested, you can go and give it a try. Anyway, it's up to you to decide where you go. Your sixth brother will take you. After that, unless you encounter any life-threatening danger or contact your family, your mother and I won't interfere," Chen Xiao added.

The continents surrounding the Northern Cang Continent are relatively remote in the Great Thousand World and are not greatly affected by the Zixiao Palace.

Most importantly, the people there would never have imagined that a young master of Zixiao Palace would go so far away to play.

Therefore, letting Chen Chen take a trip around the Spirit Road as originally planned is not a big deal.

Moreover, there is a girl over there who has a special connection with Chen Chen. If he goes to the Spirit Road, he will very likely run into her, just like in the original timeline.

Therefore, this can be considered a good thing.

Listening to the two options offered, Chen Chen made his decision almost without hesitation.

He's going to the Spirit Road!

As for the ancient Futu tribe—

Chen Chen knew it all too well; it was his mother's family.

The Great Elder of the Futu Ancient Clan, Futu Xuan, had visited Zixiao Palace several times, and each time he brought Chen Chen many gifts.

The other elders of the Futu Ancient Clan need not be mentioned further.

Therefore, if he goes to the Floating Pagoda Continent, he will definitely not be able to hide it from the Floating Pagoda Ancient Clan. At that time, the effectiveness of his training will inevitably be greatly exaggerated.

"Father, Mother, I want to go to the Spirit Road!"

Chen Chen raised his eyes, his gaze clear and firm, the sharpness unique to young people dancing in his eyes, without the slightest hesitation.

Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing exchanged a glance, showing no surprise.

"Then let's go to Linglu. Before you leave, tell your mother Xun'er and the others that they can contact you if they want to come back," Qing Yanjing nodded.

A mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles. This saying is a profound truth in ordinary families, but it simply doesn't apply in Zixiao Palace.

With their current supernatural powers, they can already see the entire universe with a single thought. The vast galaxy is nothing more than a short distance away. No matter which corner of the world Chen Chen goes to, it is no different from him wandering around under their noses.

It was precisely because of this absolute confidence that Qing Yanjing agreed so readily, without any hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Chen Chen's eyes lit up instantly, and his face beamed with undisguised joy and anticipation. He quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Mother! Father! I'll go say goodbye to Xun'er and Cailin now!"

He was pampered by several mothers since childhood. Little Fairy Doctor, Cao Ying, Qing Lin and others treated him like their own son. Naturally, he had to say goodbye to them one by one when he went out to train.

Chen Chen walked briskly, bowed, and then turned and ran out of the hall. His plain brocade robe swept across the hall in a light arc. The young man was full of vigor, and even his hair showed his barely suppressed excitement.

Watching his figure disappear into the main hall, Chen Xiao lightly tapped the jade armrest with his fingertips, a faint smile flashing in his eyes.

Qing Yanjing nestled beside him, her soft hand resting lightly on his arm, her eyes full of tenderness: "I'm afraid I won't be back for a while."

"Young people should always have a pioneering spirit." Chen Xiao turned his head, looking at her still stunning face, and said gently, "I know a bit about the Spirit Road. It's really good for training people. It's good for him to experience it. Besides, we're watching from behind the scenes, so nothing will go wrong."

Qing Yanjing nodded slightly and said nothing more.

Meanwhile, in the other main halls, Chen Chen was bidding farewell to his mothers one by one, followed by his older sisters Chen Yao and Chen Xi, as well as his senior sisters and others.

Without exception, every time Chen Chen emerged from a new place, he would have several extra life-saving trump cards and a large amount of Supreme Spirit Liquid and other spare items, all of which were carefully prepared.

Chen Chen did not refuse these sentiments, but when he left, he did not take most of them with him, leaving only a puppet and some jade talismans for communication.

Before long, Chen Chen was dressed in a simple cyan outfit, showing no trace of the luxurious airs one of the young masters of Zixiao Palace might have.

Chen Lin was already waiting outside Zixiao City. When he saw him arrive, he smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Let's go. Sixth Brother will take you to the Northern Cang Continent. You must grow up quickly. Third Brother and I will wait for you at home."

"Thank you, Sixth Brother!" Chen Chen nodded emphatically, unaware of the peculiar expectation in his Sixth Brother's tone.

Chen Lin and Chen Xiao knew that there were always higher realms to reach in this vast world, and they were also aware that their father planned to send the three brothers there.

The two brothers were extremely excited about this, and now they were just waiting for Chen Chen to grow up and complete his own tasks before they could set off.

Chen Lin smiled and said nothing more. The power of the surrounding space surged, and a twisted spatial rift was instantly torn open.

He was already capable of such a simple trick as traversing space when he first entered the Great Thousand World and completed the transformation of spiritual energy.

"Let's go, Xiao Chen."

Chen Chen glanced back one last time at the majestic Zixiao Palace, took a deep breath, and his eyes held no lingering attachment, only a burning anticipation for the vast world.

The next moment, he no longer hesitated, turned around without looking back, followed Chen Lin's figure, and stepped into the spatial rift. The two figures disappeared instantly, crossing hundreds of millions of miles, heading towards the Northern Cang Continent.

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace, Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing stood side by side, gazing in the direction the young man had left, as if a sea of ​​stars was slowly rolling behind them.

"The fledglings have left the nest," Qing Yanjing said softly.

Chen Xiao tightened his arms around her waist, a confident smile playing on his lips: "It's not leaving the nest, it's going to create his own world. The Spiritual Path is just the beginning. When he returns, he might give you a pleasant surprise."

A gentle breeze swept across the palace rooftop, the starry sea remained dazzling, and Chen Chen's extraordinary trials officially began today!