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Two months had passed since crossing that moral line, and Ye Wen had been continuously working on his mental fortitude.
Finally, during a family dinner one evening, Ye Wen made up his mind.
He couldn't keep delaying this any longer. His wife deserved to have her rightful place acknowledged.
"Cough, cough—everyone, quiet down. I have something to say."
Ye Wen feigned seriousness as he gathered the family after the meal, as if about to deliver some monumental announcement.
Seeing all eyes turn toward him, Ye Wen felt incredibly nervous. After taking two deep breaths, he still couldn't quite meet their gazes directly but managed to speak in a low voice.
"I've taken another wife."
There was no immediate reaction from his wives and children; the room remained eerily silent.
Ye Wen braced himself for the inevitable judgmental stares from his children, the kind reserved for trash.
"I… I'm marrying Na'er, Ye Na'er."
Finally saying it out loud, Ye Wen felt an immense weight lift off his shoulders. He raised his head, ready to face the disdain from his family.
After all, pursuing his adopted daughter was undeniably despicable.
As for the relationship between Na'er and Yue Na, Ye Wen intended to keep it hidden. Revealing such a connection would only harm the family atmosphere. He didn't want to see the kind of "harem drama" that A Yin and the others had once joked about play out before his eyes.
If there was blame to be had, let it fall entirely on him. It was his responsibility to bear.
But those judgmental stares never came. Instead, his family smiled warmly at him.
What's going on?!
Ye Wen felt confused. Based on how he'd raised his children, they should at least have looked away in disgust, right?
"Why are you all looking at me like that? Ah Yin, Xi Xi, Dong'er, Qian Qian, Xue'er—aren't you angry? I pursued my own adopted daughter!"
Unable to contain his curiosity, Ye Wen finally asked.
No one responded immediately. Instead, they began exchanging playful glances and nudging each other teasingly.
The sense of unease in Ye Wen's heart grew stronger, but he didn't know what to say.
As for Yue Na, she calmly observed the scene from the dining table, sipping her tea as if watching a show.
And Na'er? She practically buried her face into her arms, her delicate little ears turning bright red—a sight Ye Wen caught with his sharp eyes.
*Cough, cough~*
After much deliberation, Ah Yin, the eldest sister, was finally pushed forward to address the situation.
By now, Ah Yin had matured significantly over the years, exuding the dignified and composed aura of a first wife.
She gracefully stepped forward and linked her arm with Ye Wen's left arm.
Seeing Ah Yin's serene smile, Ye Wen's previously anxious heart calmed considerably.
But as his first woman, Ye Wen still felt a pang of guilt when facing Ah Yin.
"So… so can you tell me what's going on here, Ah Yin? Why are you all looking at me like this?"
A Yin gently nodded and replied, "Actually, Dong'er told all of us about Na'er and Yue Na's situation two months ago. We've already worked through the children's emotional issues. You really don't need to worry so much, Brother."
Ah Yin's words struck Ye Wen like lightning, bringing instant clarity.
"Dong'er!!!"
Ye Wen stared at Bibi Dong in disbelief. Weren't you supposed to stay out of this? How could you spill the beans the very same day?! This was blatant betrayal!!!
Feeling somewhat guilty under Ye Wen's gaze, Bibi Dong turned her face away, pretending to be innocent.
Though Ye Wen wanted to confront Bibi Dong, the current situation clearly wasn't appropriate.
This whole ordeal left Ye Wen awkwardly scratching his head, feeling as if he could carve out a three-bedroom apartment with his fingernails.
Finally, Ye Wen covered his face in exasperation.
"So, all this time, I was the only one kept in the dark? You've all accepted Na'er becoming my wife?"
At this point, Ye Tianxin, his eldest daughter, stepped forward.
By now, Ye Tianxin had grown into a formidable figure, renowned across Douluo Star as a fearsome warrior goddess. She had inherited the divine core of the Fire God, a first-tier god, from Ye Wen.
Standing tall before Ye Wen, hands on her hips, she declared,
"Father, everyone in this family knows who you are. This isn't your fault."
Hearing this, Ye Wen felt a warm glow in his heart. Truly, his eldest daughter was his dependable comforter.
But soon, his heart sank again.
"When it comes to matters of the heart, Father, you're far too indecisive. All of Mother and the other wives know this flaw of yours.
And as for Na'er… ah, no, Aunt Na'er's situation, this isn't your fault either.
You were deceived by Aunt Yue Na.
Besides, the deed is done. Father, you've bravely taken responsibility. What's wrong with that? At worst, Aunt Na'er can live under a new identity and remain by your side as your wife. Despite having so many mothers in our family, we're still happy and harmonious. There's no resentment, and that's the greatest success, Father."
Ye Tianxin's words set the tone, and the entire family began consoling Ye Wen, urging him to relax.
In the end, Ye Wen felt an immense sense of relief.
His family was so understanding—it was wonderful.
The only downside was that even with his enhanced divine body, enjoying the affections of seven women came at a cost. Overwhelmed by the constant demands, Ye Wen could only numb himself with work, retreating to his office. The family found this both amusing and endearing.
Indeed, even a God King wasn't omnipotent.
Time passed little by little. In the blink of an eye, 4,000 years had elapsed since Ye Wen ascended to the god realm.
As the saying goes, slow and steady wins the race. Today, Ye Wen's super divine artifact was finally completed.
Looking at the mountain-like super divine artifact, all who came to witness the occasion were awestruck.
Strength is beauty—beauty is strength.
This super divine artifact embodied the true meaning of those eight words.
Ye Wen stood solemnly atop a high platform, gazing down at the tens of thousands of Douluo Star's strongest gathered below.
Among them, even the weakest were Soul Sages. Anyone weaker wouldn't have qualified to step foot here.
Compared to the 1.0 version of the Douluo Continent, these warriors were more than capable of defeating a thousand versions of their predecessors.
Taking a deep breath, Ye Wen activated his divine power, projecting his voice far and wide.
"Everyone—
Starting today, Douluo Planet will enter a new era.
Do you see the massive super divine artifact behind me?
This is the future of Douluo Planet! Now, I will reveal its true name and purpose.
It is called the Super Divine Artifact—the Plane Gate!!!
With sufficient energy, it can reach any place in the universe, free from the dangers of spatial turbulence and temporal storms.
So—
Everyone.
Do you want to become gods?!"
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