139: Father is wise

Watching the members of the Human Federation "tearfully" accept the ridiculously generous gift, Yan Ji's trip, besides delivering gifts, naturally had a deeper purpose—to personally confirm the Foundation of the Human Federation, especially those four legendary Innate Sun Body Your Highnesses.

The gift was a stepping stone; the real communication was just beginning.

She elegantly smoothed out the non-existent creases of her robes, her gaze once again cast toward that "unfathomable" Ancestor Chen.

Her tone carried a perfectly measured request, neither losing the dignity of an imperial daughter nor failing to express respect:

"Your Excellency Ancestor Chen, the generosity and magnanimity of your nation are truly admirable to Yan Ji. Before I departed, my Imperial Father repeatedly instructed me to convey his highest greetings to Leader Yun Xi of your nation, as well as to the five Your Highnesses: Yue Xi, Xuan Sha, Su Yuan, Liu Qing, and Qinglan. I wonder if Yan Ji might have the honor of meeting these Your Highnesses in person to convey my Imperial Father's respects?"

These words were beautifully spoken, lowering the posture of the Dragonborn Empire's Emperor and giving the Human Federation plenty of Face.

Chen Jun was happily calculating how to handle this "windfall" when he heard Yan Ji's request. Without thinking, he casually replied:

"Oh, you want to see the Leader and the kids? Sure."

His tone was relaxed and natural, completely unaware of the turmoil the term "kids" had caused in Yan Ji's heart.

Kids?!! Besides that Leader Yun Xi, the four Innate Sun Body and one Innate Moon Body Star Arm Level powerhouses were just... kids in his mouth?!! What kind of existence must one be to refer to six Star Arm Level powerhouses in such a casual manner?!! Was Ancestor Chen truly that legendary... Galaxy Level?!!

Yan Ji's evaluation of Chen Jun soared once again, almost breaking through the imagination of the Peak of Star Arm Level!!!

She forced down the turbulent waves in her heart, maintaining a proper smile on her Face, though the curiosity and awe in her eyes grew even more intense.

Chen Jun didn't delay either. He called out to the air as if he were calling his own children home for dinner:

"Mother of the children, girls, come out and meet the guest."

No sooner had the words fallen than six figures seemed to be sketched out from the Void Realm, appearing silently beside Chen Jun.

It was as if they had always been there, just previously hidden in the background of the scene.

The first to solidify was Yun Xi.

She was dressed in plain clothes with bare feet, hovering three feet above the ground. Her left eye was clear, her right eye was filled with the vicissitudes of life, and the Aura around her resonated faintly with the Universe Origin, harmonious and profound.

Star Arm Level Initial Peak, only one step away from the Intermediate Rank!

Yan Ji's gaze focused, and she secretly praised in her heart: "As expected of an ascension from an Innate Moon Body, the Foundation is solid, the Aura is harmonious, and she has already touched the threshold of the Intermediate Rank. Her future is limitless. In the Dragonborn Empire, such Aptitude is also top-tier."

Immediately after, the four Sun Body daughters, Yue Xi, Xuan Sha, Su Yuan, and Liu Qing, appeared side by side.

Yue Xi's radiance was holy, like a goddess of the sea of stars, with warm and majestic Law power flowing around her.

Xuan Sha's eyes were sharp as knives, with faint sounds of metallic slaughter lingering, as if she were a peerless divine weapon unsheathed and ready to draw blood.

Su Yuan was quiet and rational, with data streams of countless Universe births and deaths calmly operating in her eyes, revealing a wisdom that understood the Laws of all things.

Liu Qing was as steady as a mountain, her Aura thick and majestic. Just by standing there, she gave one an absolute sense of reliability, capable of stabilizing the Universe and suppressing the sea of stars.

All four were at the Star Arm Level Initial Rank!

When these four Innate Sun Body Your Highnesses truly appeared before her, Yan Ji truly felt that heart-palpitating pressure originating from the level of the life Origin!

It was not an absolute crushing of power, but a manifestation of "potential," a concretization of the "future"!

They were so young!

The fire of life was as vigorous as the rising sun!

Their affinity for Law was outrageously high!

Especially the pure and domineering Innate Sun Body Origin Aura around them; they seemed to be the darlings of the Universe Law themselves, walking Incarnations of the rules!

Yan Ji's heart accelerated uncontrollably...

Four!!! Truly four living, young, and perfectly conditioned Innate Sun Bodies?!!!

Imperial Father's judgment was correct!

The potential of the Human Federation was terrifying enough to make any veteran Level 2.4 civilization lose sleep!

This was no longer just placing a bet; this was simply hugging the thigh of a giant Dragon that was destined to soar into the Nine Heavens in the future!

She took a deep breath, trying hard to calm her agitated emotions, preparing to greet these four Sun Body Your Highnesses with the most solemn Dragonborn royal etiquette—

Just then, the last figure quietly condensed.

Yun Qinglan.

She wore white, ethereal and transcendent, as if she had gathered all the spiritual beauty and purity of the sea of stars.

She just stood there quietly, without deliberately emitting any Aura.

But the moment she appeared, the natural Law of the entire Star Domain where the Pillar of Leaders was located seemed to become more "compliant" and "clear."

Yan Ji's gaze fell on Yun Qinglan, first habitually evaluating, then... her pupils suddenly shrank to the size of pinpricks!!!

The composure and nobility on her Face solidified instantly, replaced by an unbelievable, almost unseemly shock!

Star Arm Level... High Rank?!!! And such a young Star Arm Level High Rank?!!! Younger than the four Sun Bodies?!!! How is this possible?!!!

Is she also an Innate Sun Body? No!!! Innate Sun Bodies are rare, but the founding ancestor of the Dragonborn Empire was one, and it is absolutely impossible to reach Star Arm Level High Rank in such a short time! This must be an Innate Radiant Body!!!!!

Yun Qinglan seemed to feel Yan Ji's overly "fiery" gaze, and her ethereal eyes swept over calmly.

That gaze was calm, waveless, and clear to the bottom, yet it seemed to be able to pierce through all disguises and look directly at the Soul Origin.

The moment she made eye contact with Yun Qinglan, Yan Ji felt as if she had been stripped of all external glory and power, becoming a naked, insignificant existence shivering before the truth of the Universe!

The majestic Star Arm Level Intermediate Law within her actually produced a trace of imperceptible... trembling under this gaze?!!

That was the instinctive awe of a low-tier Law facing a high-tier Law!

"Thump—thump—!" Yan Ji could clearly hear her heart beating wildly, like war drums!

So, the deepest hidden secret of the Human Federation was not the four Innate Sun Bodies, but this... young, yet already standing at the Star Arm Level High Rank... monster!!! This was not an Innate Moon Body promoted to Star Arm Level! It was an Innate Radiant Body!!!

Yun Qinglan's gaze only lingered on Yan Ji for a moment before turning to Chen Jun, her ethereal voice carrying a hint of imperceptible dependence: "Father, why did you call us?"

Chen Jun pointed happily at Yan Ji, who was still in shock: "Well, this Her Highness the Imperial Crown Princess of the Dragonborn Empire wants to see you all and say hello on behalf of her Imperial Father."

Hearing this, Yun Qinglan looked at Yan Ji again, nodded slightly in return, her tone still flat: "Thank you for your concern."

Yue Xi smiled gently, like a spring breeze: "Her Highness the Imperial Crown Princess, you have traveled far, thank you for your hard work."

Xuan Sha nodded, considering it a greeting, the sharpness in her eyes receding slightly.

Su Yuan moved her gaze away from the gifts, stopped analyzing, looked at Yan Ji, and said calmly: "The gifts from the Dragonborn Empire are very valuable."

Liu Qing bowed steadily with fists, showing her solidity.

Yan Ji looked at these six Star Arm Levels with different styles, especially the ethereal and terrifyingly powerful Yun Qinglan, and then thought of the unfathomable Ancestor Chen.

She forcibly operated the secret method of the Dragonborn royal family to barely suppress her churning blood and shocked mind.

She took a deep breath. This time, her etiquette was no longer the greeting with equal diplomatic implications as before, but a bowing ritual with obvious reverence, almost like a Junior meeting an Elder:

"Yan Ji of the Dragonborn Empire, pays respects to Ancestor Chen, pays respects to Leader Yun Xi, pays respects to Her Highness Qinglan, and pays respects to the four Sun Body Your Highnesses Yue Xi, Xuan Sha, Su Yuan, and Liu Qing!"

"Your demeanor is truly... peerless in the sea of stars! Seeing you today, Yan Ji finally understands the vastness of the Universe, and that there are heavens beyond heavens! Being able to see your immortal Faces in person is already the greatest honor for Yan Ji, as per my Imperial Father's instructions!"

She said these words with sincerity, without any hypocrisy.

When the gap in strength and potential reaches a certain level, any calculation and reserve seem ridiculous.

Only absolute awe and sincerity are the best ways to interact.

Chen Jun looked at Yan Ji, who was "scared" but trying to remain calm, and found it a bit funny, waving his hand:

"Alright, alright, we've met, and the greetings have been conveyed. If Her Highness the Imperial Crown Princess has nothing else to do, why not stay in the Federation for a few more days? Let Yue Yao and the others take you around?"

How could Yan Ji have the heart to "play" right now?

She needed to immediately, right now, transmit everything here, these explosive news, back to the country!

This had already exceeded her Imperial Father's previous estimates!

She quickly said: "Your Excellency Ancestor Chen, your kindness is appreciated, Yan Ji accepts! But the Empire has many affairs, and Yan Ji needs to return immediately to report. I dare not disturb you further. This is my private communication channel, you can contact the entire Cangqiong Seat."

She gave her private communication to Chen Jun, and bowed deeply to Chen Jun and the six Star Arm Levels again: "May the friendship between the Dragonborn and the Federation last forever, and may we always be brotherly nations! Yan Ji takes her leave!"

After speaking, she almost fled, turning into a crimson beam of light and returning to the "blazing dragon".

That starship, as huge as a star, came with great momentum, but left with a hint of haste and... awe?

It quickly started its engines, tore through space, and disappeared.

...

"blazing dragon" flagship, command center.

Yan Ji stood with her back to everyone, looking at the stars retreating rapidly outside the window, silent for a long time.

On her beautiful Face, shock, excitement, lingering fear, ecstasy... various emotions intertwined, finally turning into a long, infinitely emotional sigh.

"Imperial Father... you are truly too wise!!!"

She turned around abruptly, her eyes burning with unprecedented heat.

She must send a top-secret communication to her Imperial Father immediately with the highest encryption level!

Content—

"Leader Yun Xi, Star Arm Level Initial Peak, ascended from Innate Moon Body, Foundation is profound!"

"The four Your Highnesses Yue Xi, Xuan Sha, Su Yuan, and Liu Qing, confirmed to be Innate Sun Bodies, Star Arm Level Initial, potential is immeasurable!"

"The most critical one—Her Highness Yun Qinglan, supreme Aptitude of Innate Radiant Body, confirmed... Star Arm Level High Rank! Her strength is unfathomable, likely not inferior to Imperial Father!!!"

"Ancestor Chen... his true strength cannot be detected, suspected to be Star Arm Level Peak or even higher Galaxy Level, treats the five Your Highnesses like ordinary children, status is transcendent, must be respected with the highest specifications!"

"Assessment: The potential of the Human Federation far exceeds expectations! Its lowest future achievement, a Level 2.8+ Galaxy power! Highly likely... to peer into a Level 3 civilization! Even... a small probability of surpassing a Level 3 civilization!"

"Suggestion: Adjust the strategy towards the Federation, exhaust the Empire's strength, deepen the alliance, and spare no cost to befriend them! It is best to consider marriage!"

After sending this message, which was enough to shock the highest level of the entire Dragonborn Empire...

Yan Ji sat back in the command seat as if exhausted, took the "Dragon Blood Tea" handed over by the attendant, and drank it in one gulp.

Her hands were still trembling slightly.

In her mind, she kept replaying Yun Qinglan's calm yet ethereal eyes that seemed to contain the ultimate secret of the Universe, and Chen Jun's figure, which looked ordinary but was as unfathomable as an abyss...

"Star Arm Level High Rank... so young... and that Ancestor Chen..."

Yan Ji muttered to herself, and then, a smile that was extremely firm and even with a hint of madness appeared on her Face.

"Such a civilization, such an existence... can only be a friend, never an enemy!"

"The survival wisdom that the Dragonborn Empire has continued for a billion years, this time, has once again guided us in the right direction!"

"Pass the order down, the route remains unchanged, return to the Empire at full speed! This Princess wants to personally explain everything to Imperial Father!"

...

Pillar of Leaders, Reminiscing Room.

The five Your Highnesses, who were inscrutable in the eyes of outsiders, were currently surrounding Chen Jun.

Since they had already come out of seclusion, they naturally had to fulfill their duties as little cotton-padded jackets...

Yun Qinglan quietly peeled a hard-shelled "Star Nut" newly contributed by an agricultural planet for her father;

Yue Xi was warming "Calm Heart Tea" on the side;

Xuan Sha, although still looking like a stranger to others, glanced at her father from time to time to confirm he was unharmed;

Su Yuan was quickly browsing the technical data gifted by the Dragonborn Empire, occasionally raising one or two key questions to instruct Mo Heng for remote communication;

Liu Qing stood at the door like the most reliable guard, her Aura steady.

Chen Jun enjoyed his daughters' service, squinting his eyes comfortably.

"Hmm, this nut tastes good, but the shell is a bit hard. Next time, let the people below process it before sending it up."

"Father, eat slowly." Yun Qinglan handed the peeled nut to Chen Jun's mouth, her movements extremely natural.

Chen Jun opened his mouth to take it, chewed a few times, and nodded with satisfaction.

He looked at the harmonious scene before him, feeling moved in his heart:

"This is life..."

"All that fighting and killing is too tiring; what kind of nonsense is that? It's better to lie down and win; the benefits come by themselves. I just need to tease the kids and enjoy life. So comfortable..."

Chen Jun thought happily, not taking the shocking visit of the Dragonborn Imperial Crown Princess to heart at all.

Just a... "good person" who came to send warmth...

I've seen plenty of such good people...

"By the way, Wei Wei," Chen Jun suddenly remembered something and said to Lin Wei on the side:

"The 'Million-Year Void Green Marrow' sent by the Dragonborn Empire, you should distribute it to the kids. Especially Zhao Jing, that kid has been working hard lately, he needs to replenish well. I told him not to 'sow seeds' personally, just be responsible for ideological education, but that kid is too stubborn and won't listen..."

Lin Wei smiled gently: "I know, Husband."

"Grandfather... Sharing the burden for Grandfather, this is what grandson... grandson should do!"

Chen Zhaojing, who had no presence, was almost moved to tears listening from the side. He touched his waist, which was aching slightly, but his sense of mission was bursting!

Chen Jun lay back satisfactorily on his Eternal lounge chair, looking at the brilliant galaxy outside the window, the corners of his mouth rising.

"Hmm? What should I eat tomorrow?" He touched his chin, falling into happy trouble...