Douluo: Starting with the Signing in of Goddess Xiaowu

A full month had passed.

During this month, both the Heavenly Gate Sanctuary and the Outer Realms had been unusually quiet.

Chu Qin, of course, hadn't heeded Azure Dragon's advice to diligently cultivate the Supreme True Secret; understanding such a secret manual was something Chu Qin could simply leave to one of his avatars.

By day, he kept company with his women, roaming the Heavenly Gate Sanctuary in search of Crystal Stones; by night, he attended to the matters that called for his attention.

Thanks to Chu Qin's True Dragon Eye, coupled with Sheng Yi's special senses—Sheng Yi, after all, was a Saint Level Crystal Beast with a powerful sense for other Crystal Beasts—their rate of acquiring Crystal Stones multiplied several times over.

In two months, they obtained a Heavenly Grade Crystal Stone, several Earth Grade Crystal Stones, a few hundred high-tier Mysterious Grade Crystal Stones, and countless low-tier Mysterious and Yellow Grade ones.

After donating the low-tier Mysterious and Yellow Grade stones to the Heavenly Gate, the remaining Crystal Stones enabled all his women, as well as Huo Ninger, to advance to the Saint Emperor Realm!

Lan Jing'er, Zhu Yan, Xiao Qiu, and the Dragon Blood Qilin even ascended directly to the Progenitor Realm.

Bi Bidong, too, using the sole Heavenly Grade Crystal Stone, advanced to the status of Primal Ancestor Realm.

On this day, Chu Qin, accompanied by his group of women and riding Sheng Yi, drifted in the Heavenly Gate Sanctuary—strolling leisurely while continuing their search for Crystal Stones.

"Chu Qin, it seems like there are no more Crystal Stones left," Xiaowu said. "Could it be that we've taken them all?"

"That's unlikely, Xiaowu," Feng Ya said with a chuckle. "Crystal Stones have never been used up since ancient times; naturally, it's impossible for there to be none left."

"Ya Er is right, Xiaowu, you just lack patience," Chu Qin said with a smile. "Have you learned how to use the Holy Thunder Lock Chain I gave you?"

"I've learned how to use it!" Xiaowu nodded. "The Emperor Divine Artifact is so powerful, I can defeat Saint Emperor Crystal Beasts effortlessly now! I'm impressive, aren't I?"

Chu Qin grinned, "The day you can beat Primal Ancestor Crystal Beasts without efforts is the day you've truly mastered it!"

"Really?" Xiaowu, her eyebrows raised.

"Yes," Chu Qin and Wuji Heavenly Emperor nodded. Wuji Heavenly Emperor added, "Xiaowu, with the numerous secret manuals Chu Qin has imparted to you, not to mention the Immortal Demon Body and the Six Heavenly Demon Styles, you should have an easy time overcoming creatures of the same tier. Furthermore, since Primal Ancestor Crystal Beasts only possess half the power of those in the Progenitor Realm, your strength has not yet met expectations."

"I thought I was already quite formidable," Xiaowu pouted.

"No worries, Xiaowu," Chu Qin said soothingly. "Take your time."

"Okay!" Xiaowu nodded.

After consoling Xiaowu, who seemed to cheer up at last, Chu Qin fell into deep thought.

He had once promised in front of Azure Dragon that he would slay the Taiyin True Dragon within three months, and now, he had only a little more than twenty days left to fulfill that promise.

Azure Dragon probably wouldn't mind, but Chu Qin was someone who would never permit himself to break his word.

Yet, as the month went by, the more Chu Qin studied the Supreme True Secret, the more he realized the sheer power of the Taiyin True Dragon, which seemed not to be a creature at all but a convergence of universal energy—a concept that surpassed Chu Qin's past understanding.

"Chu Qin, what's bothering you?" Wuji Heavenly Emperor asked gently, looking at him.

"It's nothing," Chu Qin replied with a smile, shaking his head.

"Ding! Goddess Mission issued, Mission: Enter Tianyuan Microcosm, obtain the Cosmic Energy Core, Reward: Gain one hundred percent favorability from Life's Beginning Emperor, Outer Heaven Sacred Artifact: Heavenly Inferno Demonic Staff!"

Just as Chu Qin was wrestling with his difficulties, the System notified him.

"System, you're really my saving grace," Chu Qin said cheerfully in his heart.

"There's no helping it; you, the host, always pledge some undeliverable promises in front of your women. However, I can't bear to see the host break them," the System responded.

"You're too kind," Chu Qin smiled. All along the way, the System had provided him with meticulous care.

"It's the same old saying, the System is a part of the host, akin to an organ of the host; the host is happy, so the System is happy," the System chuckled in response. "Come on, host, the Life Progenitor Emperor is within reach."

"Alright!" Chu Qin nodded.

The System fell silent.

"Wu Ji!" Chu Qin looked at Wu Ji.

"What's the matter?" Wu Ji asked with a gentle smile.

"Do you know about the Tianyuan Microcosm?" Chu Qin inquired.

"Ah? What Tianyuan Microcosm?" Wu Ji's brows rose in surprise.

"You don't know," Chu Qin said, with a hint of confusion.

"This is the first I've heard of it," Wu Ji shook her head and turned to Feng Ya. "Ya Er, do you know?"

"I don't know either. I've always been in the Heavenly Gate and never heard of such a thing," Feng Ya was also cluelessly lost.

"Well, alright then," Chu Qin responded with a slight smile.

Following that, Chu Qin and the others continued to wander in the Heavenly Gate Sanctuary and eventually encountered a high-tier Profound Level Crystal Beast, which Xiaowu killed with a single lash of her whip!

At that moment, the space in front of Chu Qin was ripped open.

"Who goes there!"

Suddenly, the voice of Sheng Yi Meiyun rang out, carrying an authoritative tone.

"Holy Beast, there is no need to hurry!" An aged voice came from the space, and a man and a woman emerged from the gap.

The man was an elder, leaning on a cane, none other than Shennong Primordial Emperor.

And the woman, appearing to be in her thirties, had lustrous black hair that cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall.

Her beauty was so pure and natural. In her deep black eyes, it seemed as though she contained the starry sea, captivating those who gazed upon her. Her facial features were also perfect, flawless, and beyond criticism—as if she were the most exquisite painting from the hand of a master artist, a standard of Eastern divine beauty.

The woman's dress was simple and casual, merely a plain white gown.

Yet, set against her stunning beauty and figure, the gown seemed incredibly breathtaking. Below the white gown, a shapely and attractively proportioned body was barely concealed, not hindered by the gown in the slightest.

Below the gown, she wore a pair of white high-heeled boots, which accentuated her tall stature and perfect curves.

"Such a beautiful woman!" Upon seeing the woman, all the other females exclaimed, their eyes lighting up.

Each of them was a beauty of breathtaking appearance, accustomed to high aesthetic standards from seeing each other daily, yet they couldn't help but marvel at the woman before them.

"Greetings to the Life Progenitor Emperor!" Feng Ya bowed slightly to the woman.

"Progenitor!" From Chu Qin's body, a green light burst forth, and Gu Yin's figure appeared, rushing towards the Life Progenitor Emperor, excitedly shouting.

"Xiao Yin, it's been a long time," the Life Progenitor Emperor spoke. Her voice carried an indescribable soft beauty.

"Progenitor, where have you been? Xiao Yin missed you so much," Gu Yin said, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at the Life Progenitor Emperor.

"Xiao Yin, don't cry," the Life Progenitor Emperor said softly, wiping away Gu Yin's tears with her fingers. "In fact, I already knew you had come to Heavenly Gate, but I can't break through at will. I'm truly sorry."

"It's alright, Progenitor. Being able to see you again is wonderful," Gu Yin shook her head.

"Life friend, is this your successor, the Ancient Emperor of Life?" Shennong Primordial Emperor also looked at the Life Progenitor Emperor, expressing mild surprise.

"Yes," the Life Progenitor Emperor nodded. "She was originally a little flower by my side, accompanying me through countless years of cultivation."

"Senior, you may also call me Little Flower," Gu Yin said to Shennong Primordial Emperor with a smile.

"How dare I," the Shennong Primordial Emperor said. "You are Lord Chu Qin's wife, and I should address you as Madam."