Chapter 13: What Kind of Petty Scoundrel Dares to Block the Return of the God Lord’s Wife?

Lin Fan nodded, silently contemplating the bond that had never been severed.

Lin Fan followed Elena into the palace. Faint radiance swirled around them, and the interior was filled with blooming flowers and crystalline vines, like a magnificent masterpiece of nature.

Elena smiled, turned back, and said softly, "Please, sit."

Lin Fan sat down casually, though this unfamiliar name was difficult to speak. "Elena…"

Elena covered her mouth and chuckled, "Senior, it seems you really aren't used to calling me by that name. You should just call me Lin Chen."

"Lin Chen, you are still as thoughtful as ever." Lin Fan turned serious and asked, "Lin Chen, what is the current situation in the Elf Race kingdom? Why is Guanyin hostile towards the Qin Army?"

Elena turned to look at the Qin Emperor in the seat beside her, their eyes meeting as if to ask whether she could tell Lin Fan the truth.

The Qin Emperor nodded slightly. This master was someone who even dared to slap Guanyin in the face; he was absolutely trustworthy.

Elena waved her hand gently, and the elven attendants on both sides bowed simultaneously, respectfully retreating and leaving.

The entire Elf Race holy palace was soon left with only the three of them, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

Elena sighed deeply, as if recalling a sad memory.

"In the Era of Gods, the Elf Race lived a carefree life, isolated from the world. But later, the gods rose, and to gain Cultivate resources and Breakthrough their Realm, they constantly expanded their territories."

"During their expansion, they discovered the Elf Race God Kingdom. At first, they demanded branches of our World Tree and various Dao materials. We gave them a portion."

"But their greed grew, and their demands became endless. Finally, we refused. They didn't ask again, and we originally thought we could live in peace like that."

"But later, in the late Era of Gods, the world gradually entered the Dharma-Ending Age. They were extremely eager to Breakthrough their Realm to escape the sanctions of the Dharma-Ending Age, and eventually, the gods united and launched an attack on the Elf Race God Kingdom."

"The Elf Race God Kingdom was breached, and we were displaced. Fortunately, the Qin Emperor intervened, allowing us to rebuild the Elf Race kingdom."

"However, they were still unwilling to give up. They felt that our newly rebuilt Elf Race kingdom held countless rare treasures, and after their demands were met with refusal, they launched an attack on Qin."

The Qin Emperor stood to the side and snorted coldly, "These maniacs are simply devoid of humanity."

"But rest assured, once I complete the Great Wall, I will definitely be able to protect you all!"

The Great Wall! Lin Fan's heart trembled; this was exactly what he wanted to investigate.

"I wonder, where is the Great Wall located? May I take a look at it?"

Elena and the Qin Emperor looked at each other; it was clear they did not yet fully trust Lin Fan.

"It was presumptuous of me. Lin Chen, I came this time to protect you, and I will never let you suffer again."

Elena smiled gently, her gaze soft but with a hint of distance, "I can feel your concern for me. But… I am not her. I already have someone I like."

Lin Fan frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, "Who is it!"

Elena looked at the Qin Emperor with affection in her eyes, "He is right before your eyes."

The Qin Emperor respectfully cupped his hands, "Senior, your strength is unfathomable, and I appreciate your kindness. Although I, Qin, lack great talent, I will protect Palace Master Elena with my life. There is no need for you to worry."

Lin Fan felt a sour ache in his heart. No wonder Lin Chen said she felt a sense of familiarity and protection from the God Lord; it turned out the God Lord was her lover from a past life.

"I understand." After saying this, Lin Fan did not linger; he raised his hand and activated the world-breaking pendant.

The Void Realm shook, and a beam of light enveloped him, causing him to vanish from the palace instantly.

Elena watched the dissipating light, her eyes filled with touched tears, but in the end, she said nothing more.

In the Qimeng Courtyard, Lin Fan's figure appeared once again.

Although only a short day had passed here, Lin Fan had experienced over one hundred and thirty years. During these long years, he frantically raised his Realm, and now he had reached the Realm Emperor level.

To ensure Lin Chen did not have a jarring perception gap, he deliberately suppressed his cultivation, revealing only the aura of the Soul Transformation Peak, looking just as he did when he first returned.

A breeze blew through the courtyard, the fragrance of flowers remained, and his gaze shifted slightly, as if nothing had ever changed.

"Lin Chen, I'm back."

Lin Chen happily opened the elegant gate of the Qimeng Courtyard and stood there prettily, her light green eyes filled with anticipation, "You're back. How was the investigation?"

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone indifferent, "Indeed, the God Lord is an ally. Our enemy is the Ancient God lineage. Furthermore, I already know how to help you recover your past memories. Do you want to recover them?"

Lin Chen was slightly stunned, then shook her head gently, "I don't want to. If the memories of the past are only endless suffering, then things are fine as they are now. Because from the very beginning, you have been by my side, guarding me without hesitation, and that is enough."

"Yes!" Lin Fan pulled Lin Chen tightly into his embrace; this moment was so intimate.

Suddenly, an incomparably brilliant golden light shone down upon Lin Chen.

That golden light effortlessly pushed Lin Fan away!

Lin Chen floated slowly into the air, the golden light surrounding her body, making her as holy and beautiful as a deity.

"Lin Chen!" Lin Fan was shocked, steadied himself, and glared up at the sky.

"Who is it!"

Above the firmament, countless celestial soldiers and generals were arrayed in formation, their golden armor glistening, their presence terrifying. Leading them was a woman with a graceful figure.

The woman wore plain white robes, her features were as picturesque as a painting, and she held a bamboo scroll in her hand, her temperament ethereal and refined. She was none other than the Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji.

Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji's phoenix eyes were cold as she shouted softly, "The God Lord's wife is returning; all idlers, retreat immediately!"

A cold glint flashed in Lin Fan's eyes, and he no longer hid his cultivation. His Realm Emperor aura erupted instantly, causing the world to tremble.

"Hum—"

With a casual wave of his hand, the golden light shattered, turning into specks of stardust that drifted away.

Lin Fan stepped up lightly, appeared in the sky instantly, snatched Lin Chen into his arms, and landed steadily.

Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji was shocked, a look of astonishment appearing in her eyes.

"I have the cultivation of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, yet I cannot see through this person's depth!" Her expression changed slightly, and she gritted her teeth in anger, "What kind of petty scoundrel dares to block the return of the God Lord's wife!"

Lin Fan's gaze was indifferent, yet it carried an inviolable chill, "The God Lord's wife? Sorry, she is just my Lin Chen now."

Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji was so angry that her willow-leaf eyebrows stood up, "Presumptuous!"

She flicked her sleeve, and golden runes filled the sky, condensing into a canopy that crashed down upon Lin Fan.

"Overestimating yourself."

Lin Fan snorted coldly and waved his hand; the Void Realm shook, and he tore that canopy directly apart.

Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji's expression was ugly; the situation was lost, and he could not be defeated by force. She flicked her sleeve and shouted sternly, "Retreat!"

The golden-armored celestial soldiers retreated quickly and orderly. The light faded, leaving only Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji, who glared at Lin Fan with deep unwillingness.

"Lin Fan, the Upper Realm will not let this go." She left this cold sentence behind before turning into a streak of golden light and disappearing into the horizon.

"Hmph, let them come," Lin Fan looked down at Lin Chen in his arms and said softly, "It's alright now."

Lin Chen opened her light green eyes and asked softly, "Who were those people just now?"

"Just trouble," Lin Fan smiled slightly, "But I won't let them get close to you ever again."

In the Upper Realm, inside the Dao Ancestor's palace, fairy mist swirled, and it was magnificent and resplendent.

Taoist Ancestor Kongming sat upright on the Dao Ancestor's throne, gently waving a precious fan in his hand, his demeanor outstanding and his appearance dignified.

In the center of the palace, Poetry Immortal Yu Xuanji knelt on one knee, her expression respectful, "This subordinate is incompetent and failed to bring back the God Lord's wife."