Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 301 Breakthrough Phenomenon Shocks All Four Directions

Lin Chen rushed out of the study, leaped into the air, and hovered above the Prince's Mansion.

Then, release the suppression.

A golden beam of light shot up from above his head, piercing the sky.

The beam of light was frighteningly thick, more than ten times thicker than the one Zhao Laozu had cast a month ago. It was golden and illuminated the entire capital city.

Within the pillar of light, faint phantom images of dragons and phoenixes swirled, and countless golden lotuses drifted down, one after another, filling the sky.

Even more outrageous, nine golden dragons appeared around the pillar of light, circling it and their roars shook the entire capital city.

Lin Chen stood in the pillar of light, his long hair flying and his robes fluttering, looking like a god descending to earth.

He looked down at his appearance and felt a surge of pride.

The special effects are perfect.

At that moment, the capital city erupted in chaos.

Countless people were awakened from their sleep, opened their windows, and looked at the towering golden pillar of light.

"Holy crap! Someone else has broken through?!"

"This aura... is even stronger than that of the royal family!"

"It's in the direction of the Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion!"

"The Prince of Zhenbei has broken through?!"

"My God, this phenomenon is even more spectacular than that of the royal ancestor!"

"The Prince of Zhenbei is awesome!"

Exclamations of surprise rose and fell.

In the palace, the empress had just lain down and hadn't even fallen asleep when she was jolted awake by the beam of light, jumping out of bed.

She rushed to the window, staring wide-eyed at the golden beam of light.

"This...this is..."

She looked in the direction where the strange phenomenon was located.

That was Lin Chen's residence.

The empress paused for a moment, then laughed, a truly radiant laugh.

"This man, really..."

She shook her head, unsure of what to say.

Outside the Imperial Study, Li Bai was still sitting on the roof drinking.

When the beam of light shot into the sky, he almost dropped the wine jug in his hand.

He looked up at the golden beam of light, squinted, and muttered to himself:

"My lord... has he broken through?"

He sensed the presence, then his lips twitched slightly.

"This aura is stronger than mine?"

He was silent for a few seconds, then tilted his head back and took a swig of wine.

"Well, comparing yourself to others will only make you miserable."

In Guan Yu's courtyard, Guan Yu was resting with his eyes closed.

The moment the beam of light appeared, he suddenly opened his eyes and looked up at the sky.

Then he smiled, stroked his long beard, and murmured softly:

"It's time for me to break through!"

After saying that, he closed his eyes and continued to contemplate.

……

Matsuyama.

Bai Mei and the others are still awake.

They were sitting in front of the wooden house drinking tea.

Suddenly, a golden beam of light shot into the sky, which they could see clearly from all sides.

The teacup in Bai Mei's hand fell to the ground with a "clatter".

He suddenly stood up, staring at the golden beam of light, his eyes wide as saucers.

"This...this is..."

Yun Zhongge also stood up, her voice trembling:

"Someone has broken through to the Land Immortal realm? No, this aura is far stronger than that of an ordinary Land Immortal!"

Zhou Lie's expression was solemn:

"This is the direction of the capital... the Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion?"

Monk Liaochen chanted a Buddhist prayer:

"Amitabha Buddha, it is the King of Zhenbei."

Jian Wusheng tightened his grip on the sword slightly, and a rare look of shock appeared on his usually cold face.

Yun Yao stood to the side, her eyes shining brightly as she gazed at the golden pillar of light and murmured:

"Senior White Eyebrows, did you sense it? This aura... it's not that of a newly ascended terrestrial immortal..."

White Eyebrows' hands trembled as he stroked his beard, but he forced a calm expression.

"I sensed it. This aura... is at least at the mid-stage of a terrestrial immortal, or even higher."

The group fell silent.

After a long while, Bai Mei slowly spoke:

"A prodigy of the heavens, with profound foundations and unparalleled fortune."

He stared at the golden beam of light, his expression complex.

"Just who exactly is this Lin Chen?"

Yun Yao whispered from the side:

"No matter who he is, we have no enmity with him."

Bai Mei glanced at her and smiled:

"Little girl, you're right."

……

Outside the capital city, behind the Tianji Academy.

Tianjizi sat cross-legged on a huge rock, closing his eyes to rest.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes and looked in the direction of the capital.

That golden beam of light could be seen clearly even from this distance.

Tianjizi squinted at the golden pillar of light, the smile on his face gradually fading.

"Lin Chen..."

He murmured, "What exactly is your background?"

He did some quick calculations with his fingers, then his brows furrowed even more.

Can't figure it out.

I still can't figure it out.

He remained silent for a while, then suddenly smiled.

"Interesting, very interesting."

Having said that, he closed his eyes and continued to deduce the secrets of heaven.

……

The sky above the Prince's Palace.

The golden beam of light lasted for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before gradually dissipating.

Lin Chen landed in the air and stood in the courtyard. He stretched and was about to go inside when he suddenly felt something was wrong.

When he turned around, Zhao Mingyue was staring intently at him.

Standing nearby were Qin Shuyan, Xiao Yulou, Wen Ruoxi, Ye Qingying... a group of pregnant women.

Behind them were Qing'er and her five companions, Qin Xin and her four companions, and Lan Fenghuang and her group.

A large group of people stood in the courtyard, all staring at him.

Lin Chen felt a little uneasy under their gaze.

"What...are you doing?"

Zhao Mingyue was the first to speak:

"Husband, you've broken through?"

Lin Chen nodded: "Yes, I've broken through."

Zhao Mingyue then asked, "What level have you reached?"

Lin Chen thought for a moment and decided to remain hidden for now.

"Mid-stage Land Immortal".

Everyone was stunned.

Zhao Mingyue and the others stared with their mouths open, unable to utter a word for a long time.

Then, Zhao Mingyue was the first to react, hugging Lin Chen tightly and saying excitedly:

"My husband, you're amazing!"

Lin Chen chuckled:

"That's right, how can you men be anything if you're not capable?"

Zhao Mingyue was amused by Lin Chen, let go of him, and glared at him:

"Keep showing off."

Lin Chen put his arm around her shoulder and looked at the people in the courtyard, feeling a warm glow in his heart.

"Alright, alright, stop standing there, go back to sleep. We'll talk about it tomorrow."

The crowd then slowly dispersed.

Lin Chen put his arm around Zhao Mingyue and walked towards her courtyard.

Zhao Mingyue linked arms with Lin Chen, talking as they walked:

"My husband."

"Um?"

"The phenomenon you just witnessed was even more spectacular than the one my great-grandfather witnessed."

Lin Chen laughed: "What? Are you jealous?"

Zhao Mingyue pinched him:

"Why are you jealous? I'm happy for you."

Lin Chen gently patted her head. "I know."

Zhao Mingyue was silent for a while, then suddenly said:

"Husband, you're so strong now, will you... abandon us in the future?"

Lin Chen paused for a moment, then smiled:

"Fool, what are you saying? You are my wife, the mother of my children, how could I possibly abandon you?"

Zhao Mingyue looked up at Lin Chen, "Really?"

"Really!" Lin Chen said earnestly.

"I, Lin Chen, swear that I will never let down any of my family members in this lifetime."

Zhao Mingyue's eyes reddened slightly, and she gently rested her head on Lin Chen's shoulder.

"Yes, I believe you."

Lin Chen held Zhao Mingyue in his arms, gently patted her back, and said softly:

"When the world undergoes a great change and spiritual energy surges, I will find a way to help you all break through to the level of terrestrial immortals, or even higher, so that we can be together forever."

Zhao Mingyue was touched, but she pouted and said:

"After being together for a long time, won't you get annoyed with me?"

"How could that be?" Lin Chen chuckled. "I'd even make you give birth to ten or eight more!"

"Do you think I'm a pig?!" Zhao Mingyue scoffed, then whispered:

"I'm fine with anything you like."

Lin Chen was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter.

The two cuddled together all the way to Zhao Mingyue's room.

Under the moonlight, Zhao Mingyue's face was still flushed; she herself felt ashamed of what she had just said.

"We're here." Lin Chen let go of her hand. "Go to sleep early; you can't stay up late now."

Zhao Mingyue didn't move, standing inside the threshold, tilting her head to look at Lin Chen.

Aren't you coming in?

Lin Chen coughed and said, "Um... I have something to do."

Zhao Mingyue narrowed her eyes slightly. "Go find Qing'er and the others?"

Lin Chen chuckled and remained silent.

Zhao Mingyue reached out and poked his chest:

"I knew it. Alright, alright, go ahead. Don't stay up too late. Go see Ruyan tomorrow. She just gave birth and needs your company."

"Hmm!" Lin Chen nodded.

If Liu Ruyan hadn't needed rest, and if he hadn't been so happy and needed to vent, he would have stayed with her tonight.

After Zhao Mingyue finished speaking, she turned around and prepared to close the door.

"Hey—" Lin Chen reached out and blocked the door.

Zhao Mingyue frowned slightly: "What?"

Lin Chen leaned in and pecked her on the lips: "You're the one who understands me best."

Zhao Mingyue glared at Lin Chen, closed the door, and a voice came from behind the door:

"You're getting a good deal and you're still acting innocent? Get lost!"

Lin Chen smiled as he stood at the door, then turned and walked towards Qing'er and the others' courtyard.