Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

Led by Alice and Alpha, behind them were the three lively little ones—Taldor, Maho, and Tia. Also present were the maids who had already developed a close relationship with Chen Ming: Meijia, Meimi, Susie, Sophie, Lilia, and Arlene.

Without exception, they all witnessed in real time the entire process of Chen Ming's battle with the demons, culminating in his decisive victory with a brilliant sword strike, through the giant holographic projection screen on the wall.

At this moment, every girl's face was filled with pride and joy, and the room was filled with an atmosphere of excitement and admiration.

"Brother~!"

Taldo reacted the fastest. Like a golden comet, she cheered and rushed over first, hugging Chen Ming's leg tightly. Her little face was flushed with excitement, and her golden pigtails bounced up and down excitedly with her movements.

"Brother's swordsmanship is amazing! So cool! Just like... just like sunlight, in a flash, that terrifying demon was wiped out!"

As the girl spoke, her big eyes sparkled with countless tiny stars.

Even the more reserved Maho nodded vigorously, her purple eyes filled with reverence.

"Indeed, mentor, you are truly great, saving tens of thousands of innocent lives in that city..."

Tia, standing to the side, puffed out her cheeks slightly, a hint of resentment on her face.

"Ugh... I've been working really hard to practice magic, trying to help my uncle. But seeing him fighting the demons... I feel like I'm still so far behind, completely unable to get involved."

The girl clenched her small fists, a mixture of admiration for Chen Ming and frustration at her own lack of strength.

Seeing this, Chen Ming felt a surge of unease.

He smiled gently, knelt down, and tenderly embraced the three lovely girls, each with their own distinct personality, as if they were all equal. He comforted them, saying, "Don't worry, and don't be discouraged. You all have great talent and potential. As long as you persevere and work hard, one day you will become as strong as me, or even surpass me..."

He paused, then whispered in a slightly mysterious tone, "Let me tell you a secret: when I was your age, I was much weaker than you are now, and I was still worrying about very ordinary things..."

What Chen Ming said was indeed the truth. Before awakening the "Pleasure System" at the age of 27 and undergoing a dramatic change in his life trajectory, he was just an ordinary person struggling in a mundane life, far from the powerful figure he is now with the ability to traverse the world.

After calming the three little ones down, Chen Ming stood up and turned his gaze back to the giant holographic projection screen that occupied the entire wall.

In the footage, the surviving citizens have begun to cautiously return to their homes, which have now been reduced to ruins.

The scene before us was heartbreaking: some people knelt beside the bodies of their loved ones, weeping uncontrollably, their grief seemingly piercing through the screen; some stood blankly where their former homes once stood, futilely trying to salvage some broken belongings from the rubble; and many more looked on in despair, gazing at the ruins, feeling an unprecedented sense of bewilderment about how to rebuild their lives on this wasteland…

It is foreseeable that, without external assistance, the reconstruction process will be exceptionally difficult, with hunger, disease, exhaustion, and other factors potentially claiming even more lives that have already survived.

The perceptive Alice noticed the compassionate look in Chen Ming's eyes (which she had imagined herself), and asked softly, "Husband, are you considering helping them rebuild their homes?"

"good."

Chen Ming's answer was decisive and straightforward. But he immediately changed the subject, "However, it's not about helping them rebuild on the same spot. I hope they can relocate to our small town."

He paused, a plan that had already taken shape in his mind: "As far as I know, hasn't Maho's father, Maye, already established a 'Cult of Light' in our town? The god they worship seems to be me."

At this point, a slightly amused smile crept onto Chen Ming's lips:

"I will arrange for [Crimson] to pilot a fleet of A-104 transport planes, carrying Pastor Maya and his first group of followers to the ruins of that city for missionary work and recruitment. I will convey my intentions to them: if they are willing to migrate to our town and sincerely join the Church of Light, I will not only provide them with ample food and safe haven, but I can even promise to build a villa for each of their families!"

Chen Ming now possesses a massive 1177860 points of Pleasure Divine Power, and the [Light Attribute Divine Spark] that was once out of reach in the system shop is now within his purchasing power.

While helping the people, he also developed followers, both to maintain his glorious image in the eyes of the girls in his harem and, to some extent, as an experiment. If the process of developing followers went more smoothly than expected, then it wouldn't hurt to exchange for a divine title to enhance his strength.

Anyway, he has so much Pleasure Power that he can hardly spend it all...

Chen Ming had no intention of deceiving his followers. Building a villa community large enough to accommodate thousands or even tens of thousands of people was not a difficult challenge for him at all.

Buying a piece of land only requires money. He has almost unlimited resources and energy. The actual construction is planned and coordinated by the artificial intelligence [Crimson], which controls the tireless T-101 engineering robot army to carry it out.

So it's just a matter of consuming some time and magic power; Chen Ming himself doesn't need to put in any effort.

This decision is both an aid to the survivors and a potential expansion of his own power structure.

Upon hearing this, the maids nodded silently, their clear eyes reflecting understanding and approval.

Each of them had been deeply mired in their own suffering and despair. It was Chen Ming who, like a ray of light piercing through the darkness, rescued them, giving them a new life, dignity, and a warm home.

In their simple and sincere understanding, believing in and following Chen Ming was a matter of course, a matter of course. He was not only powerful, but he also provided them with tangible protection and a future; this debt of gratitude could never be repaid in a lifetime…

The understanding and considerate Alice, who always adhered to the principle of a wife following her husband's lead, now took the initiative to provide Chen Ming with a well-rounded theoretical basis for his ideas, thus defending him.

“I wholeheartedly agree with my husband’s idea. As the saying goes, ‘A teacher doesn’t follow the proper path, and a doctor doesn’t knock on a patient’s door.’ Ancient wisdom from my husband’s world tells us that even a highly respected teacher will not forcefully promote their own doctrines; even a doctor who is dedicated to saving lives will not proactively knock on a patient’s door. Excessive enthusiasm and proactive help may not be appreciated, but rather more likely to arouse unwarranted suspicion and make people wonder if we have ulterior motives.”

She paused slightly, her gaze sweeping over everyone present, and continued, "Since that's the case, why don't we give them the choice themselves? And provide a clear path—as long as they offer their faith, they will receive corresponding, tangible benefits. That villa is the most direct 'welcome' for converting to the Church of Light. Those who are willing come, and those who believe are blessed. This is not a transaction, but a gift and acceptance based on shared faith. Only in this way can we filter out doubts and leave behind genuine sincerity..."

"Yes, now that you mention it, Alice, that makes sense."

Chen Ming nodded approvingly; Alice always managed to express his vague thoughts in clear language.

"Actually, it's not just about villas. We can provide even more and better benefits for future devout believers to ensure they can truly live a happy and fulfilling life..."

As he spoke, Chen Ming tapped his fingers lightly in the air a few times. The huge holographic screen that occupied the entire wall instantly switched images, and the dark blue light screen rippled out like water. The next moment, a vast and deep cosmic starry sky background filled everyone's vision.

Amidst the starry sky, a magnificent, colossal ring-shaped structure floats silently, like the abode of gods in mythology, exuding a cold yet advanced technological beauty.

This is the Tiangong space city, which was originally scheduled to take 8 years to build, but has now been under construction for 7 years.

Thanks to Chen Ming's S-rank skill, [Realistic Manifestation], this epic project never suffered from a shortage of any building materials. From the massive structural framework to the intricate chip circuitry, whatever the design required could be instantly provided. As a result, the entire project progressed exceptionally smoothly and is now fully completed.

The images clearly show that the grand structure of the Tiangong space station is now fully revealed. The massive concentric rings rotate slowly to simulate gravity. Its shape is sleek and powerful, and the main external facilities, including the docking port, large solar panel array, communication antenna array, and observation platform, are all in place. The internal ecological circulation chamber, living quarters, research modules, and power core have also completed their structural construction, and interior decoration is nearing completion.

In short, the [Heavenly Palace] is now ready for basic operation and can be moved into at any time. It's perfectly adequate to accommodate Chen Ming's family and five hundred maids for a comfortable and safe long-term stay...

Chen Ming zoomed in on the image and explained in detail:

"Look, the first phase of the Tiangong space city is nearing completion. Naturally, the massive number of T-101 engineering robots can't just sit idle. Their next tasks, besides continuing to research and build more advanced starships to prepare for future deep space travel, include the construction of the second and third phases of the space city..."

The screen followed his narration, displaying renderings of the planned expansion area. Phase two will extend and expand the existing ring-shaped structure, adding more residential modules, a research center, and a large-scale ecological agricultural park. Phase three plans include an even larger energy center and a deep-space exploration outpost.

"If our believers demonstrate sufficient piety and are willing to follow us into the more distant future, then it is not impossible for them to live in heaven..."

Some friends might ask: Can't you just teleport there and materialize it? Why go through all the trouble of building it? Materializing large objects on the ground requires considering many things, what are you afraid of in a vacuum environment? Even if you can't give the materialized object an initial velocity in case it gets pulled down by gravity, is going to a Lagrange point really that difficult?

Actually, everyone has misunderstood. With Chen Ming's current immense magical power and the [Realistic Manifestation] skill, he can indeed conjure up one, or even thousands, of identical space cities in the blink of an eye.

But there's no need for that. If no one lives there, it's just space junk!

Too many space cities have materialized, lying idle. They not only fail to generate value, but also bring a series of thorny problems: the risk of orbital collisions, the risk of structural aging, and endless maintenance requirements...

Therefore, it would be better to let the Crimson take the lead and carry out the construction step by step. This process itself will accumulate space construction experience for the Crimson and collect reliability performance data of various materials in extreme space environments.

If one day in the future Chen Ming really needs a large space dwelling, then it won't be too late to materialize it on a large scale all at once...

Hearing Chen Ming's detailed explanation and grand plan, the girls could no longer contain their excitement and gathered around the screen, gazing up at the magnificent space building with fascination.

They started chattering and speculating about which area of ​​the circular space city their planned and decorated rooms would be located in. What magnificent starry sky and sea would they see from the porthole?

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This space city gave the girls an unparalleled sense of security. Its outer armor shell used an exceptionally heavy combination of tungsten-chromium alloy materials, almost without regard to cost.

Tungsten is the metal with the highest known melting point in nature, and also one of the hardest metals. It is often used to manufacture components that require extreme heat and wear resistance, such as the nozzles of rocket engines and the leading edges of hypersonic vehicles. Using it for the outer shell of a space city has virtually no drawbacks, except for its extremely high density, weight, and high propellant consumption requirements.

The reason Chen Ming can use tungsten, a rare metal, on such a large scale in such a "luxurious" way is outrageously simple—he can materialize it! The scarcity and cost of materials simply do not exist for him.

Looking at this celestial palace, Ellie exclaimed sincerely, "This is wonderful! Living on the ground, no matter how strong the defenses are, there's always the possibility of being attacked by demons or even the Demon King. To truly guarantee 100% absolute safety, it seems the only ultimate path is to leave the ground and go to space."

The maids also imagined what it would be like to live in that giant silver ring in the future: floating and traversing through zero-gravity corridors, living in residential areas that simulate Earth's gravity, and gazing up at the dazzling Milky Way through a huge observation dome... Just imagining that scene was incredibly awe-inspiring and filled them with longing.

They all exclaimed in exaggerated yet sincere amazement, their eyes filled with boundless admiration for Chen Ming:

"Master is truly amazing! It's simply a miracle!"

"Yes! To be able to conceive and build such a perfect and magnificent ultimate refuge for humanity!"

"That's simply... simply paradise on earth!"

……

Chen Ming acted immediately upon thinking of it, instructing [Crimson] to follow the plan he had just described, to help Maya's father, Maya, preach, and to settle the survivors...

After arranging the important matters, he turned his gaze to the group of beautiful young women around him, his eyes softening with a joy of reunion after a long separation.

For Alice, Alpha, the little maids, and even the three little ones in World 1, Chen Ming might have only been gone for a short while or dealt with some urgent matters.

But only Chen Ming himself knew that he had already spent more than a year on his journey across World 2 and the main world. During that time, although he had the wonders and experiences of other worlds, his longing for them grew richer and more mellow, like fine wine.

Returning now, seeing those vibrant and charming faces before me, and hearing their chattering voices, the pent-up longing instantly overflows.

With a lazy yet expectant smile on his face, he proposed to hold a lively Imparty.

Although the girls were somewhat puzzled as to why Chen Ming, who had just been seriously discussing important matters, suddenly became so enthusiastic, their long-standing obedience and dependence made them nod obediently in agreement without any hesitation, their cheeks flushing slightly.

However, everything needs a pretext. Soon, a perfect reason was tacitly accepted—it would be a grand celebration banquet to commemorate Chen Ming's successful elimination of the demon race and his triumphant return!

Imparty was about to begin, and Taldo, Maho, and Tia were immediately "invited" out of the master bedroom. Outside the door, the three little ones could be heard muttering in dissatisfaction and curiosity.

At this moment, remaining in the extremely spacious master bedroom were Alice and Alpha, who had already had the most intimate relationship with Chen Ming, as well as the several charming and graceful maids who had already been "eaten up": Meijia, Meimi, Susie, Sophie, Lilia, and Arlene.

What followed was an endless period of beauty and joy.

Chen Ming felt like he had returned to his most relaxing harbor, playing with them to his heart's content and enjoying the warmth and comfort that came with recharging, as if he wanted to make up for all the time they had been apart for more than a year.

If a girl gets tired, she can fall asleep on the spacious and soft sofa next to her. The constant temperature air conditioning system in the master bedroom operates silently, maintaining the most comfortable temperature. Even if her hair is wet with sweat after playing, she will not feel cold at all without a blanket.

If they get thirsty or hungry, there's a fully equipped mini-bar nearby, offering various flavors of milk tea, refreshing cold drinks, and delicate, tempting desserts to quickly replenish the girls' energy for the upcoming "second battle," "third battle," and so on...

With his "Return of the Great Kidney," Chen Ming is theoretically virtually tireless and can always return to full energy. However, the number of girls he can play with at the same time is limited.

The girls who had some free time were also enjoying themselves. They gathered in twos and threes. Some sat cross-legged on the soft carpet and played cards, with laughter and coquettish complaints rising and falling. Others sat around the automatic mahjong table, the clatter of the mahjong tiles making a crisp and pleasant sound. Still others spread out intricate chessboards and immersed themselves in the world of board games. The overall atmosphere was warm and harmonious, full of vitality and joy.

They played from the bright sunshine of the day until the night was deep, and from the quiet of the night until the first light of dawn appeared in the east. Finally, these energetic girls were all exhausted, crying out "I give up!" and collapsing to the ground one after another, hugging each other haphazardly, and falling into a deep sleep in each other's arms, with sweet smiles on their faces.

And Chen Ming was finally relieved of the long-accumulated pain of unrequited love.

He carefully removed the jade-like arms and pink legs that were pressing against him, his movements gentle, as if afraid of disturbing their sweet dreams. Then he stepped onto the soft carpet, feeling refreshed, and walked to the huge French windows, gazing at the gradually awakening mountain scenery outside.

The morning sun gilded the distant mountains with a golden edge, creating a magnificent and serene scene. A sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart—it was so good to have so many young women in the harem; each had her own charm and beauty, and he would never get tired of them.

Moreover, each time one travels to another world and returns, it feels like embarking on a completely new experience, a feeling that is truly captivating.

(PS: To avoid the constant calculation of Pleasure Power, the Pleasure Power gained from daily "charging" will now be manually collected and calculated only each time you switch worlds... Of course, the "first recharge" reward for newly added girls to the harem will still be calculated instantly, as usual!)

Just as Chen Ming was enjoying this moment of peace and contentment, the holographic projection of [Crimson] appeared silently beside him like a sprite. Pure white light and shadow formed her petite loli form.

"Owner,"

She reported in a clear, slightly electronic-sounding loli-like voice, "Hero Epona is requesting to establish a communication connection with you. Do you wish to grant access?"

"catch."

Chen Ming's lips curled into a slight smile, as if he had expected it, and he readily agreed. He could roughly guess the purpose of the call.

As the communication connection was quickly established, Epona's familiar voice came through the invisible network, carrying a hint of barely perceptible unease and tension: "Excuse me, Lord Chen Ming."

"You're welcome,"

Chen Ming could almost foresee what she was going to say next, and teased her in a relaxed and familiar tone: "Tell me, is it because they learned that I killed that demon yesterday that the king and nobles in the capital are getting restless and eager to ask for details?"

Chen Ming knew very well that there was some kind of special mechanism in the capital that could remotely observe the state of the demons, making it clear whether they were alive or dead.

Therefore, after he completed the kill, he didn't need to bother to inform the other party of the outcome; the other party would naturally know immediately.

"Uh...that's true."

Epona's tone was filled with barely suppressed excitement: "Because of your great achievements, His Majesty the King has arranged an extremely grand celebration banquet and specially invited you to attend in the capital... They all want to thank you in person."

She paused, lowering her voice slightly, but the anticipation was even more evident: "Also, I really want to see you... to thank you in person."

When Chen Ming heard this usually straightforward and highly responsible female warrior say something like "I want to see you" to express her love, he found it amusing and nodded with a smile, "Okay, I understand. You wait for me in the capital, I'll be right there."

Chen Ming abruptly ended the call and, while putting on his clothes, quietly called over the three little ones who had been lingering outside the door eavesdropping—Taldor, Maho, and Tia.

He briefly explained to the three children that he was going to the capital. The reason he didn't wake Alice and Alpha himself was that they had been working all night and had just fallen asleep, and Chen Ming couldn't bear to disturb their sweet sleep.

Upon hearing this, the three little ones immediately patted their chests and promised that once Alice and Alpha woke up, they would immediately relay his whereabouts.

Having finished giving his instructions, Chen Ming didn't linger. With a slight thought, the laws of space surged around him. The next moment, his figure vanished instantly from the warm, spring-like master bedroom of the hillside manor, filled with a sweet atmosphere.

Almost at the same moment, a crisp, refreshing air current swept across his hair and the hem of his clothes. His figure had already appeared above the magnificent royal capital, below which stood the iconic castle complex that the king had bestowed upon the hero Ebonar.

Because he had clearly stated at the end of the communication that he would "come immediately," Epona was not in the comfortable castle interior at this moment, but rather standing gracefully on the lawn in the center of the open courtyard in front of the main castle building.

She tilted her head slightly, her pale golden hair swaying gently in the morning breeze. Her clear and determined eyes were fixed on the sky, filled with undisguised eager anticipation as she awaited the arrival of her beloved.

Its posture was like that of a loyal and beautiful sunflower, quietly and hopefully waiting for its sun.

Upon spotting Epona's location, Chen Ming immediately used teleportation, appearing like a phantom not far in front of Epona.

The moment Chen Ming appeared, Epona's body visibly trembled violently—not out of fright, but out of a deeper kind of excitement, a mixture of anticipation, dependence, and immense peace of mind.

The girl's crimson eyes lit up instantly. Without the slightest hesitation, she jogged forward and stopped abruptly a step away from Chen Ming. She then bowed deeply, almost at a ninety-degree angle, her voice filled with sincere gratitude.

"Lord Chen Ming! Thank you! Really... I'm so grateful that you helped me eliminate that demon and save that city. It was clearly my duty..."