Chapter 1: Prelude - The Divine Realm! The Tang San Family

The gentle light was like a mother's hand, gently touching the delicate skin of the clouds. The illusory space had an unusually moving sense of reality. In the distance, there seemed to be a majestic palace, appearing both illusory and real under the gentle light.

A figure stood quietly amidst the clouds, gazing into the endless distance, seemingly looking at something unknown.

He had a waterfall-like, water-blue long hair that reached down to his feet. If it weren't for his imposing figure and broad shoulders, one might mistake him for a woman from behind.

His luxurious blue robe seemed to ripple like water. If one looked closely, their eyes would instantly be drawn to the deep azure, and even their soul might be sucked into the profound, endless blue like the sea.

His handsome face, which appeared to be in his twenties, had deep, penetrating eyes. His gaze seemed vacant yet encompassed everything, occasionally flashing with a hint of purple, which was captivating and evoked a sense of fleeting beauty and the sudden cessation of life and death.

"Ah—" The man sighed lightly, a faint sadness appearing on his brow. His eyes were slightly closed, as if he was contemplating the profound truths of the universe.

"Brother San." A gentle voice called out. A figure stepped out from the illusory space, naturally and softly holding the arm of the blue-robed man, as if this action had been repeated countless times, appearing perfectly harmonious.

The woman was dressed in a pink long dress, with her long hair combed into a long scorpion braid that gently fell down. From the side, one could see her delicate, slender, and fair neck. The dress was cinched at the waist, perfectly outlining her attractive figure.

Her beautiful face wore a faint smile as she held the blue-robed man's arm and gently rested her head on his shoulder. Her scorpion braid swayed, curling around the man's blue hair, entwining it.

The blue-robed man's handsome face showed a slightly helpless and indulgent smile, "Even as a mother, you're still so mischievous."

The woman in the pink dress pouted, "What's wrong with being a mother? Can't I still be affectionate? Even after you became the Divine Realm's Law Enforcer and the Sea God, you're still Tang San, still my Brother San."

Tang San embraced the woman in the pink dress and smiled, "Of course you can be affectionate. No matter when, you are always my beloved Xiao Wu. Just don't let your precious daughter see. Otherwise, she'll compete for your affection."

Xiao Wu's eyes softened at the mention of her daughter, "Xiao Qi is so clingy. We can only have some alone time when she's asleep. Brother San, I noticed you seemed unhappy just now. Is it because of the matters in the Douluo Continent again?"

Tang San nodded and sighed, "A day in the Divine Realm is a year in the mortal world. This is true for any plane. Initially, I wanted to stay longer on the Douluo Continent, but I had to return to the Divine Realm to oversee matters due to the bet between the Good and Evil God Kings. Unbeknownst to me, over twenty years have passed in the Divine Realm, and after ten thousand years on the Douluo Continent, the Tang Sect has declined."

Xiao Wu said with a huff, "Those Good and Evil guys are really too cunning. They used the bet as an excuse to go down to the mortal world to play, which is extremely irresponsible. The couple they found to replace the god positions had a very tragic past. Otherwise, let them handle it, and you could have it easier."

Tang San said, "The God Kings and the Divine Realm's Law Enforcers may seem high and mighty, but not everyone is willing to take on the responsibility! After ten thousand years of change on the Douluo Continent, it has become somewhat chaotic. Especially the tectonic shift four thousand years ago, which caused the continent to collide and expand more than double in size, bringing many variables."

Xiao Wu said, "The Tang Sect began to decline from that time! Brother San, don't think too much about it. In a sense, the decline of the Tang Sect is also due to the progress of the era and the plane."

Tang San nodded, "You're right, but the Tang Sect was built by me, and I can't bear to see it disappear. As the Divine Realm's Law Enforcer, I cannot interfere with the changes in a plane. However, recently, a new star seems to have emerged on the Douluo Continent, with a deep connection to my Tang Sect. I tried to see his destiny, but it is shrouded in mystery. I hope everything develops in a positive direction."

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, "If even you say he's a new star, he must be a good candidate. If he can take over your god position in the future, we'll have time to travel everywhere, won't we?"

Tang San playfully pinched her nose, "You! Always thinking about playing."

As they spoke, a small head peeked out from the nearby clouds, belonging to a girl who looked about eleven or twelve years old. Her beautiful big eyes blinked, and her appearance was at least seventy percent similar to Tang San, but with softer features, and her eyes more like Xiao Wu's.

"Mom and Dad always talk about the Douluo Continent, it seems so fun! Hehe." As she spoke, her small figure quietly disappeared into the clouds.

(End of Chapter)