The Yang Family of the Divine Martial Continent.
The young man had a handsome face, sword-like brows, bright eyes, and profound pupils like the Milky Way. He often exuded a melancholic yet resolute air. His black long robe fluttered in the wind, making him resemble an immortal gazing upon the mortal world.
"Shen'er, have you made your decision?" It was none other than Yang Hao, the Yang Family Patriarch and Yang Shen's father.
"Father, I have decided. What good is an invincible body? Before, I was sealed by an enemy, my cultivation suppressed, and I fell into that place. I thought I was dead, but she was the one who took care of me. Yet, when I broke the seal, I left. I owe her and her child, but at that time, for the sake of the family, for the Divine Temple, I abandoned her. My strength was insufficient; I had no way to bring her back. Now I have pacified the Divine Martial Continent and reached the peak of Immortal Emperor, but I cannot advance further."
"Shen'er, I know your character. If you let go, you will transcend this realm and reach a higher level. You are capable of doing so, but you are entangled by karma. *Sigh*, looking back, how many princesses and immortal maidens wanted to marry you? You steadfastly refused them all. Now I understand, but I cannot resolve this for you. It's been 5000 years, are they still alive? Don't forget, the spiritual energy there is too sparse, and they are merely mortals."
Before, you were sealed there for two months, but by the time you returned here, more than 200 years had passed.
So, by now, perhaps only nearly 5 years have passed there.
"Alright then. Now that you have unified the Divine Martial Continent, there is nothing left for you to worry about except the family. If you want to reach a new level, you must cast aside your attachments. *Sigh*, aren't you going to say goodbye to your mother and Xuan'er?"
"No, I won't. I want to leave without anyone knowing. If many people know of my departure, the Divine Martial Continent will surely fall into chaos. For now, I'll entrust its management to you, Father. I shall depart immediately." His voice faded, his form vanished without a trace.
"*Sigh*, I am merely an Immortal Sovereign. I hope you, young fellow, won't regret this." With a sigh, Yang Hao also slowly disappeared.
Not far from there, on a mountain peak, stood two figures. It was Yang Xuan and Yang Shen's mother. "Mother, Big Brother has left."
"I already knew. No wonder this child refused to marry and have children before; it turns out he already had them. It seems I still see him as a child."
"Big Brother, but he is an Immortal Emperor! The Divine Martial Continent takes pride in him, regarding him as a divine existence." As she spoke, Yang Xuan's eyes couldn't help but shine with immense pride.
"Yes, but to me, both you and he will always be children." The two looked at each other, smiled, and slowly disappeared.
Yang Shen witnessed the entire process. He let out a sigh and resolutely departed.
"Tian Yin, and our child too. I am coming. Wait for me."
He pointed his hand at the void and softly commanded: "Open." A rift tore open in space. Yang Shen skillfully slipped into it and vanished into the murky void.
Not far away, a figure watched silently, her eyes sparkling with two streams of tears. "You go to repay your debt to her," she murmured. "But what about the debt you owe me? I've waited for you for 5000 years. It's alright, I will still wait." Her soft voice was heard only by herself, then she silently faded into nothingness...