I gain ten years' worth of cultivation every day, and even geniuses will only see my doorstep!

He looked at Lin Qing'er. "And you, you've always been by his side. No matter how far he goes, you're always waiting for him to come back. This love is more precious than any power."

He raised his teacup. "Come, let's all bless the newlyweds."

Everyone raised their glasses. The stream murmured, and the starry sky shone brightly.

Qin Yuan held Lin Qing'er's hand and looked into her eyes. "Qing'er, from now on, I will never leave you again."

Lin Qing'er's eyes reddened, but she smiled. "It's a promise."

"It's settled."

The two drank the nuptial wine. Applause and cheers erupted.

Qin Yuan looked up at the starry sky. The starry sky was beautiful, but he knew that the person beside him was even more beautiful.

After the wedding, everyone stayed at the Xuan Yuan Sect for a few days. Then, they all went their separate ways. The Human God Emperor was returning to the Human God Court, the Primordial God was returning to the Primordial Holy Temple, and the Void Child was returning to the Myriad Realms Alliance. Ling Shuanghua was returning to the Xuan Tian Sect, Lei Dong was returning to the Xuan Tian Sect, and Jian Wufeng was returning to the Heavenly Sword Sect. Liu Ruoxi was returning to the Myriad Laws Sect. They all had their own paths to follow.

Before leaving, the Human God Emperor looked at Qin Yuan. "Are you really not coming back with me?"

Qin Yuan shook his head. "I'm not going back. This is my home."

The Human God Emperor nodded. "Very well. You've been working hard for so many years, it's time for you to rest."

He turned and flew into the void. Even after flying far away, his voice carried on: "Come visit me often when you have time."

Qin Yuan smiled. "Yes, I will."

After everyone dispersed, only Qin Yuan and Lin Qing'er remained on the back mountain of Xuan Yuan Sect.

The two sat by the stream, gazing at the starry sky. Lin Qing'er leaned on Qin Yuan's shoulder and whispered, "Brother Qin Yuan, what will we do in the future?"

Qin Yuan thought for a moment. "Farming."

Lin Qing'er was stunned. "Farming?"

Qin Yuan nodded. "Plant a tea garden, plant a plum grove. Pick tea in spring, admire plum blossoms in winter. Work at sunrise, rest at sunset."

Lin Qing'er smiled. "Okay. Then let's plant tea and plum trees."

Qin Yuan nodded. "Okay."

The two cleared a patch of wasteland by the stream and planted tea trees and plum trees. The tea trees were a divine tea variety brought from the Central Plains, and the plum trees were old plum trees transplanted from the Qingmu Sect. They did everything themselves—watering, fertilizing, weeding. No one helped them, nor did they need anyone's help.

Because this is their home, they wanted to build it themselves.

A year later, the tea trees sprouted and the plum trees blossomed. Qin Yuan picked the first batch of tea leaves and processed them by hand. Lin Qing'er brewed a pot, and the two sat by the stream, slowly savoring the tea.

The tea smelled wonderful, with a faint fragrance of plum blossoms. Qin Yuan took a sip and suddenly smiled.

"What are you laughing at?" Lin Qing'er asked.

Qin Yuan said, "Back in the Xuan Yuan Sect, I also sat by the stream drinking tea like this. The tea we drank then was the sect's lowest-grade spiritual tea. But at the time, I thought it tasted delicious."

Lin Qing'er smiled too. "And now?"

Qin Yuan looked at her. "It tastes even better now. Because you made it."

Lin Qing'er blushed. "Smooth-talking."

Qin Yuan laughed heartily.

Days passed by like this. Ordinary, yet happy. Sometimes Qin Yuan wondered, if he hadn't left the Xuan Yuan Sect, hadn't gone to the Tai Yi Sect, hadn't gone to the Southern Continent, hadn't gone to the Upper Realm, hadn't gone to the myriad worlds, hadn't gone to the Outer Chaos Domain, hadn't gone to the Supreme Chaos Heaven, hadn't gone to the Sea of ​​Nothingness—would he regret it?

No. Because of those experiences, he became who he is today. Because of those experiences, he understood what is most important.

Power is not everything. Realm is not everything. The end of the Tao is not nothingness, not chaos, not the highest. It is home. It is the place where you are. It is the place that brings you peace. It is the place you want to return to no matter how far you go.

This is his path. This is his end.

Fifty years later, tea trees had grown into forests, and plum trees into a sea of ​​blossoms. In spring, the mountains and fields were filled with the fragrance of tea. In winter, the trees were covered in the fragrance of plum blossoms. Qin Yuan and Lin Qing'er built a small house by the stream, planting flowers in front and vegetables in the back. They worked at sunrise and rested at sunset.

Occasionally, old friends would come to visit them. The Human God Emperor once came, drank a pot of tea, and remarked, "I've lived for so many years and drunk countless fine teas. But the best is still the one here."

The Primordial God Lord visited, drank a pot of tea, and laughed. "I finally understand why you don't want to go back. No one would want to go back to a life like this."

Xu Wuzi came once, drank a pot of tea, and sighed, "The answer I've searched for for billions of years has been found here.

Ling Shuanghua came over, drank a pot of tea, and looked at Qin Yuan and Lin Qing'er with a hint of envy in her eyes. "You two are very happy."

Lei Dong came over, drank a pot of tea, and laughed heartily. "Brother, you'd trade this life for a god's!"

Jian Wufeng came once, drank a pot of tea, remained silent for a long time, and then said, "I lost."

Qin Yuan was taken aback. "Lose what?"

Jian Wufeng said, "Back then I said I would surpass you sooner or later. Now it seems I'll never surpass you in this lifetime."

Qin Yuan smiled. "Why strive to surpass?"

Jian Wufeng laughed too. "Yes, why bother surpassing?"

Liu Ruoxi came once, drank a pot of tea, and looked at Qin Yuan. "You've changed."

Qin Yuan asked, "What has changed?"

Liu Ruoxi said, "Before, you only saw power. Now, there is light in your eyes."

Qin Yuan smiled. "Is that so?"

Liu Ruoxi nodded. "Yes."

She looked at Lin Qing'er. "You're very lucky."

Lin Qing'er smiled. "I know."

The Celestial Realm, the Tower of Heavenly Dao.

This colossal tower, hundreds of millions of feet tall, stands at the very center of the Myriad Realms Heavenly Domain, the most sacred place in the entire domain. Its entire body is forged from Heavenly Dao Divine Crystals, each level radiating different fluctuations of the laws of the Heavenly Dao. From the first to the three thousandth level, each level bears the Daoist aura left behind by a Lord of the Heavenly Dao.

At this moment, countless people have gathered in front of the Heavenly Dao Tower.

Three thousand Heavenly Dao Lords, one hundred and twenty-nine thousand six hundred Law Lords, and countless geniuses from all corners of the myriad realms were gazing up at this colossal tower. For today, someone was about to challenge the Heavenly Dao Tower.

"Have you heard? Qin Yuan, the Lord of the Void Laws, is going to challenge the Heavenly Dao Tower!"

"How long has it been since he broke through to the Heavenly Dao Realm? And he dares to challenge the Heavenly Dao Tower?"

"You don't know? He defeated the Holy Son of the Heavenly Domain in the Great Pride Competition! A first-level Heavenly Dao Realm cultivator defeated a ninth-level Heavenly Dao Realm cultivator! This kind of monster cannot be measured by ordinary standards!"

"The Heavenly Dao Tower isn't just a competition for prodigies. It's a true trial of life and death. Three thousand levels, each guarded by a Heavenly Dao Lord-level guardian. Passing a thousand levels is already incredibly rare. In the history of the Myriad Realms Heavenly Domain, only three people have passed two thousand levels. And those who pass three thousand levels—"

"Only the Lord of the Heavenly Realm."

Amidst the discussions, Qin Yuan stood before the Heavenly Dao Tower, gazing up at the colossal structure.

Behind him, Lin Qing'er stood quietly, her eyes filled with worry. Brother Qin Yuan, are you really going?

Qin Yuan turned around and took her hand. "Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

Lin Qing'er nodded without saying a word. She knew that once he made up his mind, no one could stop him.

The Lord of the Heavenly Realm emerged from the void, looking at Qin Yuan with eyes full of admiration. "The Heavenly Dao Tower has three thousand floors, representing three thousand Heavenly Daos. With each floor you pass, you will comprehend one Heavenly Dao. If you can pass all three thousand floors, you will be able to integrate all three thousand Heavenly Daos and break through to the Heavenly Realm."