NOVEL WEB Chapter 983: 971
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Stop talking!
Please, just stop. Have I not admitted my mistake?
Luo Yu admitted defeat.
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The World Tree rose up from the ground at its roots.
Standing at the base, one couldn't see the end, only the brown trunk stretching up into the clouds was visible.
The sky-covering World Tree emitted a crystal-like glow, and standing nearby felt like one's very life was being sublimated.
Luo Yu said his farewells to the ladies and prepared to leave first.
He still had full trust in the predecessors of Huaxia, after all, if they truly wanted to trap him, his strength was not enough to resist.
"Don't worry, we'll soon meet again on Earth," Luo Yu reassured his wives.
"Brother Yu, wait for us, we'll be there soon," Gu Yuena and the other ladies said, reluctant to part and they hugged Luo Yu and kissed him on the cheek.
It was like giving a frantic dose of dog food to the Venerable Sovereign, but Lord Laozi, looking up at the World Tree, paid no attention to the scene.
After saying goodbye, Luo Yu went up to the Venerable Sovereign.
"Venerable Sovereign, we can begin now."
Curiosity shone in his eyes, curious about the kind of method that would take him back and also curious about the current state of Earth and Huaxia.
"Shua!"
Lord Laozi vanished from the back of the green bull and in a flash had landed on the lawn.
"Weng——"
A lotus flower flew out from within his sleeve.
It was simple and unsophisticated, made of blue stone, and appeared to have no luster on its surface.
"What's this?"
The old sage answered Luo Yu: "Nothing much, it will protect your soul on its way back."
"And the inheritance left behind by us gods for you is within it, you can comprehend it on your own when the time comes."
"As for what you need to do after returning, it all depends solely on your own heart, you are you, not someone else's pawn or puppet."
Luo Yu was surprised; this seemed too casual.
But the old sage smiled with a profound meaning:
"What we gods hope to see is not a powerful pawn, but someone worthy of stepping out of the chessboard."
"Or to put it another way, someone who can smash the chessboard."
"I understand," Luo Yu clenched his fist, feeling a certain hope at this moment, the hope coveted by countless Huaxia ancestors.
"Then let's go."
Luo Yu closed his eyes.
Wuhun City, the headquarters of the Yan Huang Alliance.
The Power of Heaven and Earth converged, and a grand and majestic voice echoed in all directions.
"From today, the Alliance Hierarch will enter seclusion, and all matters big and small within the alliance will be jointly decided by four Elders: Di Tian, Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen, and Ning Fengzhi."
"On the day when the seclusion ends, I hope that everyone in Soul Land will be like the stars reaching the sky."
Countless members of the Yan Huang Alliance emerged at the same time, bowing and saluting to the void.
"We will dutifully follow the orders of the Alliance Hierarch!"
Luo Yu opened his eyes and looked at the land and scenery of Soul Land and his lovely young wives.
"I'm about to leave, yet I find it hard to let go."
The World Tree trembled, as if to mourn, and a beautiful woman's phantom coalesced within the trunk, revealing a sense of longing.
Luo Yu said softly: "Don't worry, I will come back."
"Venerable Sovereign, we can proceed."
"Shua!"
With a flick of his duster, Luo Yu felt darkness envelop him, and in an instant, he lost consciousness.
Accompanied by a ball of golden light that flew out from Luo Yu's body, the Blue Stone Lotus and the shrunken Four Slay-Immortal Swords and Donghuang Bell together broke through the space and vanished without a trace...
[This book has always had a complete outline. Since writing the first chapter, I had made preparations. The true origin of the "System," the women traveling together, picking up dressing habits from Earth's beauties and certain customs without losing their memories, and the Earth saga will be even more splendid with special settings. If there are friends who like to read only about Soul Land and don't like content about Earth, I, as the author, would like to say goodbye to these brothers here. It's been a perfect ending, thank you for your companionship, love you all~]
[Also, a small survey – if you'd like to see new girls joining on Earth, press one; if not, press two. Those who press one, please leave a comment about what type you prefer: spicy girl, yandere, sweet girl, mature lady, legal loli, or mature women, housewives, etc...]
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