After descending the mountain, my aloof fiancée became completely devoted to me.

Hundreds of millions of netizens around the world are in an uproar, their hearts filled with a mixture of shame, awe, and ecstasy!

"We won! We won! Immortal Lin won!"

"To quell the eternal demonic calamity single-handedly and slay the Demon Lord—that is true invincibility throughout the ages!"

"Those who previously stirred up trouble and smeared the Immortal Venerable, aren't you ashamed?! He saved the world despite being severely injured, while you all just spread rumors on your keyboards!"

"We are sorry! We were ignorant and wronged the guardian spirit!"

"From this day forward, I will forever revere Immortal Lin and this world that protects us!"

The internet was flooded with messages of repentance, reverence, and worship, completely crushing all previous smears, accusations, and criticisms, leaving only endless respect.

Across the vast land of China, hundreds of millions of people knelt and kowtowed in unison, showing reverence to the mountains and rivers and celebrating the joy of the entire nation.

Countless martial arts masters and reclusive elders were moved to tears and bowed deeply to the sky.

The chaotic world of ages has come to an end, and true peace has finally arrived in the mortal realm!

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Three days later.

Jiangcheng, a lakeside villa.

The smoke of battle has cleared, and the dust of war has settled.

The entire city of Jiangcheng has returned to its former prosperity and bustle, with heavy traffic and vibrant fireworks, and there is no longer any trace of the oppressive atmosphere left by the catastrophe.

In the villa's courtyard, the sun shines warmly and a gentle breeze blows.

Lin Ping wore a simple white casual long shirt, shedding the murderous majesty of an ancient supreme being, his temperament gentle and refined, just like an ordinary urban youth.

After three days of recuperation, his cultivation was completely perfected, his Dao foundation was flawless, his soul was immortal, and his foundation as a half-step Chaos Supreme was extremely profound. Every move he made carried the Dao of Heaven and Earth, yet he concealed it perfectly, blending into the ordinary mortal world of the city.

Four women accompanied him, all dressed in simple, elegant clothes. Once they shed their supreme battle armor, they were stunningly beautiful and possessed gentle, captivating charm.

The moon is cool and elegant, its eyes holding the Milky Way, its time and space Daoist charm restrained and without trace; Zhu Xiaohan is gentle and dignified, with a meticulous mind, her array Daoist foundation hidden deep within; Su Qingyao is bright and dashing, with a fiery temperament, her Heavenly Fire power gentle and restrained; Lingxi is gentle and lively, with a pure temperament, her Gu Daoist power nourishing silently.

The five people sat side by side on the courtyard terrace, enjoying tea and chatting peacefully.

"The ancient conflicts have come to an end, and the Great Dao of the Heavens has returned to peace. All extraordinary calamities and interdimensional chaos in the world have been completely eradicated." Wan Yue spoke softly, her eyes gentle. "From now on, Blue Star will be free from the hidden dangers of extraterrestrials, ancient times, and demons. The spiritual energy will steadily recover, leaving only the prosperity of the mortal world."

Zhu Xiaohan nodded gently: "All the Dao patterns, chaotic origins, and demonic energy remaining from the ancient chess game have been purified and dissolved, and the world has returned to normal order, completely returning to the urban era."

Su Qingyao picked up her teacup and smiled gently: "After fighting for so many years, I can finally stay in the city and live a peaceful life with my master."

Lingxi leaned on Lin Ping's shoulder, her eyes crinkling with joy: "From now on, there will be no more killing, no more calamities, just the simple joys of everyday life, and every year we'll be together day and night."

Lin Ping raised his hand and gently ruffled the hair of the four women, his eyes filled with tenderness and doting affection.

What does it matter if you are invincible for all time or conquer all the heavens? In the end, the most precious thing is never your supreme cultivation or eternal fame, but the four beloved people who never leave you and share life and death with you.

"Next, let's completely put aside the conflicts of the heavens and return to city life." Lin Ping spoke slowly, his voice calm. "No regrets for the past, no expectations for the future, just staying with you all and protecting this mortal world is enough."

The four women nodded in unison, their eyes filled with sweetness and peace.

But the peaceful and leisurely time only lasted for half a day.

At noon, the sound of a car engine suddenly broke the tranquility of the villa.

A black, top-of-the-line Bentley sped into the lakeside villa area and came to a steady stop outside the courtyard gate.

The car door opened, and a middle-aged man in a black suit, with a capable and composed demeanor, rushed in, looking anxious and covered in sweat.

The man was Gu Zhong, the head butler of the Gu family, one of the most prestigious families in Jiangcheng. He had been involved in the top circles of Jiangcheng for many years and had a wide-ranging vision and extensive network of connections.

Normally, he is calm and composed, remaining unmoved even if Mount Tai collapses before him, but today he is full of panic and looks extremely flustered.

Gu Zhong rushed to the terrace and looked up at the five figures leisurely enjoying tea. Without daring to delay, he knelt down with a thud and spoke respectfully and urgently:

"Mr. Lin! Your Excellencies! We beg you to save the Gu family! Save all the established wealthy families in Jiangcheng!"

His voice trembled, filled with extreme panic and helplessness.

Inside the courtyard, the five people paused slightly.

Zhu Xiaohan slightly raised her eyes and spoke calmly: "The ancient calamities have all been wiped out. There are no more demons and evil spirits causing chaos in the world, nor are there any crises in the heavens. The mortal world is now peaceful and stable. What crisis could there be?"

Gu Zhong kowtowed repeatedly, his forehead flushed, and hurriedly explained, "It's not a supernatural catastrophe! It's a worldly conflict! It's the Zhao family, a top-tier wealthy family in the capital, forcefully entering Jiangcheng and, relying on their thousand-year-old heritage, wantonly crushing all local forces in Jiangcheng!"

"In just one day, half of the businesses and family enterprises in Jiangcheng were forcibly swallowed up and suppressed! Those who resisted were all forced into bankruptcy liquidation, their families destroyed and their lives ruined!"

"All of my Gu family's businesses have been seized, my grandfather was publicly humiliated and placed under house arrest, and many of my family members have been suppressed and crippled. No one in the entire Jiangcheng local elite circle can stop us!"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became slightly somber.

With the end of the ancient chaos and the calamity of the heavens wiped out, the power struggles in the mortal world have finally surfaced.

Lin Ping's gaze remained calm and unwavering: "Worldly business struggles, family rivalries, and ordinary disputes—why seek me out?"

Gu Zhong looked up, his face filled with bitterness and despair: "We can resolve ordinary disputes, of course! But the Zhao family of the capital doesn't play by the rules at all!"

"Zhao Tianyu, the young master of the Zhao family, considers himself the pride of a thousand-year-old clan. He is arrogant and domineering! He declared that now that the chaotic era of the extraordinary has ended, there are no more immortals, gods, or demons in the world, and the power of mortal emperors and aristocratic families reigns supreme!"

"He believes that all extraordinary powerhouses, having endured countless ancient wars, must have been severely weakened and disappeared, leaving no one to concern themselves with worldly disputes! His move to Jiangcheng is intended to unify the Jiangnan business world and control the economic lifeline of the entire southern territory!"

"Just now, Zhao Tianyu declared that this evening he would personally go to the lakeside villa, raze this area to the ground, expel all residents, and designate this place as Zhao's private forbidden territory!"

"He even openly declared that the so-called Eternal Immortal Venerable and Supreme Being of All Heavens are nothing but outdated legends. The chaotic era is over, and worldly families are the true rightful rulers of the world today!"

As the last sentence fell, the air in the courtyard instantly froze.

A chill flashed across the eyes of the four women.

The ancient blood war has ended, and the world reveres and respects it. Yet, these mortal aristocratic families, enjoying peace and prosperity, are arrogant and ignorant, daring to despise the supreme beings of all ages, spouting wild words and wantonly provoking them!

Su Qingyao's brows furrowed slightly, and the Heavenly Fire flickered faintly: "We've only enjoyed a few days of peace, and someone is already so arrogant as to come looking for death."

Wan Yue spoke calmly: "Turbulent times produce strong men, and prosperous times produce spoiled brats. During the Great Calamity, they hid in the comfort of the capital to survive, but now that the dust has settled, they jump out to seek fame and show off their power, extremely arrogant."

Zhu Xiaohan's gaze was calm: "A frog at the bottom of a well, unaware of the vastness of the world, dares to despise the supreme Dao that has been invincible for all time, relying solely on the foundation of a worldly family."

Lingxi said softly, "Ignorance, bullying the weak, and taking advantage of a peaceful and prosperous era to run rampant are the most laughable things."

Lin Ping picked up the tea, took a small sip, his expression calm, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

He crushed all enemies in the heavens, suppressed the darkness of ages, and protected the peace of the mortal world. He did not allow these short-sighted, arrogant noble families to run rampant, trample on peace, and despise the guardians of the common people.

"A thousand-year-old family, a prodigy in the secular world, do you think that by controlling worldly power you can be above everything?" Lin Ping's voice was calm, yet it carried an invisible pressure.

Gu Zhong nodded hurriedly and added urgently, "Zhao Tianyu is extremely arrogant, and he employs a large number of secular martial arts masters and top-notch bodyguards, and even has a grandmaster from the Beijing Martial Arts Association backing him up!"

He said the era of extraordinary beings had completely ended, martial arts grandmasters were now the top combat power in the mortal world, and the rule of aristocratic families was the law of heaven! Anyone who dared to defy him would be crushed!

"All the bigwigs and patriarchs of powerful families in Jiangcheng have submitted, and no one dares to resist. Only this area of ​​the lakeside villas is the one place he fears and yet wants to forcibly conquer!"

Lin Ping slowly put down his teacup, his fingertips lightly tapping the stone table, producing a crisp sound.

"Since he wants to come in person, then we'll just wait."

"I want to see how much confidence these so-called proud sons of a thousand-year-old family have to dare to utter such arrogant words and look down on all the heavens throughout the ages."

His tone was calm, yet it conveyed absolute control and dominance.

Gu Zhong felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders and quickly bowed to express his gratitude: "Thank you so much, Mr. Lin! With you here, Jiangcheng is safe and sound!"

He knew all too well that this supreme immortal who had quelled countless calamities could deal with mere纨绔 (spoiled brats) from mortal families with nothing more than a wave of his hand.

Gu Zhong stood up and stepped aside, waiting respectfully.