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The large-scale smelting of rare metals across the entire planet, eventually converging at the extreme northern region of the Holy Spirit Continent, naturally caused quite a stir. Many powerful individuals came to observe the commotion.
Ye Wen hadn't expected these experts to be so idle, so he temporarily reassigned some personnel to prevent them from interfering with his work.
These metals were precisely what Ye Wen had gathered to forge his own super divine artifact.
Unlike ordinary super divine artifacts, the one Ye Wen was forging was of enormous size but equally powerful. Once completed, it would undoubtedly usher Douluo Planet into a new era.
As Ye Wen's divine consciousness radiated outward, an astonishing sight unfolded.
One by one, the metal ingots—originally as hard as steel—liquefied like flowing water, continuously shifting in shape.
To the untrained eye, this was a spectacle; to the experts, it was a masterclass.
This display left many of the god-level experts present deeply shaken. They hadn't expected Ye Wen's ability to manipulate matter to have reached such a level.
As Ye Wen waved his hands to control the process, the mountain-like pile of metallic materials gradually formed into a massive circular framework.
Looking at the magnificent, perfectly angled giant ring that emerged, the onlookers couldn't help but marvel at this divine miracle.
As for why manipulating metal was considered a miracle—it was because the diameter of this massive circular framework reached an astonishing ten kilometers.
And this was only the frame. Under the soft sunlight, it revealed extraordinary craftsmanship.
But it wasn't over yet.
In the following days, Ye Wen painstakingly infused his divine energy into the massive framework, carving incomprehensible divine runes into it.
Time passed little by little, and this grand project slowly neared completion. Although material shortages forced the process to drag on for a full decade before the prototype of the super divine artifact was finally assembled, Ye Wen was content.
On the day he finally completed the prototype, Ye Wen let out a deep sigh of relief. Forging this colossal super divine artifact not only consumed divine energy but also drained his mental stamina. The monotony and tedium were something only Ye Wen himself could fully comprehend.
The Silver Dragon King, Yue Na, was understanding and showed no resentment despite Ye Wen's neglect during this time.
Over the past decade, she diligently managed the operations of Douluo Planet alongside A Yin and others.
Ye Wen, in turn, truly accepted Yue Na into his family.
After all, political marriages weren't something Ye Wen wanted to pursue unless absolutely necessary. He didn't want to resort to such measures, especially since his strength already sufficed. But to stabilize the hearts of those beneath him, he chose this simple, brutal, yet effective method.
Thus, after spending some intimate time with his other wives, Ye Wen devoted much of his recent time to cultivating a bond with Yue Na. He knew that although the Silver Dragon King appeared to be a cold, rational goddess devoid of emotion, she was, in fact, a highly sensitive woman at heart.
After all, since her birth, the Silver Dragon King had represented the rational aspect of the Dragon God, but her life experiences were extremely limited. Much of her knowledge had been imparted by Di Tian, and she hadn't inherited much of the Dragon God's wisdom or memories.
Therefore, when Ye Wen took on the responsibility of guiding the future of the soul beast race, Yue Na decisively abandoned her quest for vengeance and aligned herself with him.
It must be said that the soul beast race was remarkably open-minded in this regard. After becoming familiar with Ye Wen, Yue Na became exceptionally proactive.
The saintly goddess who appeared pure and holy in public was surprisingly adventurous behind closed doors, leaving Ye Wen thoroughly indulged. He spent much of his time doting on Yue Na.
That is, until—
After another intense session with Yue Na, Ye Wen suddenly remembered that he still had some important official duties to attend to. Thoughtfully covering Yue Na with a small blanket, he stepped out of the room.
Meanwhile, Yue Na, exhausted from their day-long battle, felt weary. After all, neither of them had used divine energy—they relied purely on physical combat.
As for why Ye Wen had become so formidable lately—
Of course, it was because Ye Wen had long grown tired of being drained dry. Through relentless training and subtle physical enhancements, Ye Wen could now confidently declare, "I can take on ten opponents at once!"
Currently, Ye Wen's family resided within the imperial palace of the Holy Spirit Empire.
This place had always been home to Ye Wen's family, its scale comparable to the Forbidden City of his previous life.
Though Ye Wen had transformed the monarchy into a parliamentary system after ascending, it didn't mean he would allow his home to become a tourist attraction.
Thus, it became the private residence of Ye Wen's family. Aside from his direct disciples and those he personally acknowledged, outsiders were forbidden from entering.
The room where Ye Wen had just finished battling Yue Na was part of the family's living quarters, which included rooms for Ye Wen's children and wives.
However, his second son, Ye Tianchen, had moved out due to having two beautiful wives of his own.
Na'er, who was also considered one of Ye Wen's children, still lived here alongside his six other children.
Of course, marital activities couldn't be conducted near the children, so the living areas for Ye Wen's wives and children were separated.
The Holy Spirit Palace wasn't just designed for Ye Wen's comfort—it also boasted the most top-tier cultivation environment on Douluo Star.
Just as Ye Wen was about to step out of the courtyard gate, his sharp ears picked up a faint yet suppressed groan of pain.
"Whose voice is that?" Ye Wen frowned slightly.
Whether it was an ordinary soul master or a god cultivating, emitting sounds of pain was never a good sign. Ye Wen quickly turned toward the source of the sound.
"That's Na'er's room!!!"
A sudden sense of foreboding gripped Ye Wen's heart.
Though they were all family, Ye Wen had always felt that the relationship between the Silver Dragon King Yue Na and Na'er wasn't particularly close. Thus, one resided deep inside the courtyard while the other stayed near the outer edge.
As a father raising a young girl, Ye Wen's paternal instincts kicked in before his thoughts. Without hesitation, he rushed forward and pushed open Na'er's door.
But the scene before him left him utterly stunned.
The image he had imagined—Na'er writhing in pain on the floor due to a cultivation mishap—was nowhere to be seen.
Instead, Na'er lay sprawled on the bed, her hair disheveled. Her enchanting violet eyes, similar to Yue Na's, were hazy with confusion. She wore nothing but a pair of white silk stockings that accentuated her flawless legs. Even the exposed, pristine curve of her shoulders made Ye Wen's breathing quicken and his mind spin.
"What… is this? Ghost?"
As Ye Wen's mind raced with chaotic thoughts, Na'er noticed his sudden intrusion.
Startled, she hastily grabbed a nearby blanket and frantically covered herself.
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