95: Joy turns to sorrow

The earth-shattering cry of "Dad—!" had not yet fully faded.

The brains of the three hundred-plus Stellar-level Experts in the hall were still struggling to process the earth-shattering fact that "Leader Yun Xi and the Mortal Chen Jun have an Innate Radiant Body daughter," a revelation sufficient to fry their CPUs.

Yun Xi's gaze, like a cold searchlight, slowly swept over the pillars of the Federation below, whose facial expressions had completely spiraled out of control.

Her voice rang out again, ethereal as ever, yet possessing absolute authority: "Silence."

Those two simple words, like a decree of Law, instantly suppressed every subtle disturbance and gasp.

The entire hall became so quiet that a pin drop could be heard, leaving only the sound of wildly beating hearts and the satisfied, faint breathing of Yun Qinglan as she nestled in Chen Jun's arms.

Yun Xi's gaze finally settled on Chen Jun.

Her eyes were incomparably deep, as if she were about to dissect him from the inside out, from his Soul to that bizarre "special Physique."

"I have summoned you all today not only to confirm Qinglan's identity but also for another matter."

Her voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the depths of every Soul, carrying an unquestionable weight.

"Chen Jun, his very existence, has already transcended the category of ordinary strategic resources."

She paused slightly, as if choosing the most precise words, and finally spoke in a tone akin to proclaiming a truth of the Universe:

"I, Yun Xi, as Leader of the Federation and a Star Arm Level expert, assert: Chen Jun's contribution to the continuation and advancement of civilization has a potential value that, in the future, will be over a trillion times greater than my own!!!"

"Hum—!" The worldviews they had just barely managed to piece back together shattered once more!

This was even more terrifying than Chen Jun producing a Radiant Body daughter!

The Leader herself admitted that the future value of a Mortal was over a trillion times greater than her own ten-thousand-year achievements?!!!

What... what the hell kind of evaluation is this?!!!

Shi Yue's eyes were practically popping out of their sockets; he felt he had just heard the most absurd statement of the year... No! Of the last hundred thousand years!!!

The Sword Qi that Li Qingshan had finally managed to restrain around his body showed signs of going out of control again; he stared fixedly at Chen Jun, as if trying to find something extraordinary about this man wearing pajamas that said [Waiting Online for Grandchildren].

The new Jade Slip in Chu Yueyao's hand slipped again; she stood with her mouth agape, her mind a complete blank.

Dean Mo Heng had just been helped up by his assistant, but upon hearing this, his legs went weak, and he nearly sat back down, muttering unconsciously: "Variable... the greatest variable... the key to civilization's ascension..."

Ignoring the shock of those below, Yun Xi continued to drop her "bombshells":

"My Breakthrough certainly owes credit to my ten-thousand-year accumulation, but ultimately, breaking the shackles and reaching the Star Arm Level was entirely due to the miraculous nature of Chen Jun's Physique."

Her gaze grew complex again as she looked at Chen Jun, as if looking at a walking, living miracle of the Universe.

"The higher the level of life, the stronger the restrictions imposed by the Laws of the Universe on its reproduction; this is an ironclad rule! The closer one is to their Lifespan limit, the more dormant their Origin becomes, making the possibility of conceiving offspring increasingly slim; this is also common knowledge!"

"Yet! Chen Jun's Physique can actually ignore such ironclad rules and common knowledge!"

Her voice carried a hint of astonishment that even she hadn't fully realized:

"Within my body, whose Origin was decaying and whose Lifespan was nearing its end, he not only successfully conceived offspring but also triggered an Innate Reverse-Feed far exceeding that of a Sun Body, helping me make a Breakthrough in one fell swoop... Such miraculous effects can no longer be described by the word 'miracle'."

"This is the authority to defy the rules of the Universe!"

"Defying the rules' authority!" Mo Heng shrieked, his scientist's worldview completely collapsing and then rebuilding, "This... this has already touched the most fundamental operating logic of the Universe! This is... this is the realm of the Creator!"

The way all the big shots looked at Chen Jun was no longer like looking at a "Divine Artifact," but like looking at a living god!!!

A walking Universe BUG!!!

Chen Jun felt a bit embarrassed by this sudden and ridiculously high praise...

But inside, he was so secretly delighted he was about to fly!

Yes! That's right! Keep going! Praise! Praise harder! Once I activate Multiple Benefits... I'll be even more awesome!

Yet, his face appropriately displayed expressions of "anxiety" and "flattery," and he waved his hands repeatedly:

"Leader... uh, mother of my child... you're overstating it! Overstating it! I... how could I be that amazing... I'm just an ordinary person, lucky, with a slightly special Physique... I don't deserve this, I really don't!"

But in his heart... Say more! I love hearing it!

Watching Chen Jun's "clumsy" display of humility, a faint, almost imperceptible smile flashed in the depths of Yun Xi's eyes, but her tone remained serious:

"This is no empty talk. After this incident, I can conclude that Chen Jun's Physique is not only unharmed but, on the contrary... perhaps due to some unknown reason, has entered a more active and potentially potent state."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jun's eyes instantly lit up! It was like hearing the music of the heavens! The opportunity had arrived! The key to breaking the deadlock was right now!!!!!

He suddenly lifted his head, his face plastered with the most sincere and "honest" smile, rubbing his hands together, and spoke eagerly in a tone of "I've finally found my people":

"Mother of my child! You truly have eyes of Wisdom! You see everything clearly! You're absolutely right!"

He slapped his chest hard, causing his [Waiting Online for Grandchildren] pajamas to make a slapping sound, as if to prove his own "sturdiness"...

"I feel like I'm in incredible shape right now! I'm full of energy! I'm so energetic I could run around Kunlun Star ten thousand times without even panting!"

The more he spoke, the more excited he became, gesticulating wildly, his spit flying:

"Really! I feel like with this Physique, let alone having another Qinglan, even having eight or ten... No! Having a reinforced platoon of Radiant Body babies is absolutely no problem! My Origin is abundant, endless! Completely unhindered! This is the perfect time for me to continue contributing to the Federation's civilization!"

He looked at Yun Xi with burning eyes, filled with the longing of "please approve my baby-making," like an excellent employee actively seeking advancement.

"For the future of the Federation! For the ascension of civilization! I think we can formulate a detailed, efficient, and sustainable..."

However, his impassioned "birth plan report" was ruthlessly interrupted by Yun Xi before he could finish.

"Absurd!"

Yun Xi's voice suddenly turned cold, carrying an unquestionable decisiveness, like a bucket of ice water poured down.

She looked at Chen Jun, her eyes sharp as knives, as if looking at an ignorant, reckless child.

"Do you know what your status is now? How can you still be so childish as you were in the past!"

The smile on Chen Jun's face froze: "I... I'm not being childish! What I'm saying is true! I feel like I can really do it..."

"Feelings?" Yun Xi raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Chen Jun, perhaps because of your special Physique, you have developed some cognitive impairment and misjudgment in your feelings. How could such a miraculous Physique be without a price?"

Her tone carried a rational analysis of "I am looking out for you," but it made Chen Jun want to vomit blood.

"You are no longer the 'strategic resource' of the past that only concerned the emotions of a few Sun Body daughters."

Her gaze swept across the hall, her voice clearly reaching everyone's ears, as if declaring to everyone:

"You are the biological father of the future leader of civilization—Yun Qinglan!"

"You are the father of four Sun Body, one Moon Body, and three Star Body daughters! You are the source of the future top-tier expert Bloodline of the Federation!"

"Your safety and your state are completely bound to the national fortune of the Federation! There can be no room for the slightest mistake!"

She looked at Chen Jun, word by word, firm and decisive:

"How can I let you take unknown risks because of a vague 'feeling' of yours? If, during... the process, your seemingly stable Origin experiences any unpredictable fluctuations, or even... dissipates, such a loss, even for trillions upon trillions of Empires, could not be compensated!"

"This matter is absolutely impossible! Do not discuss it further!"

"I..." Chen Jun was anxious and wanted to argue.

"Daddy!" "Dad!" "Father!"

Before he could speak, several voices, some crisp and some steady, but equally carrying an unquestionable tone, sounded simultaneously!

Seeing this, the four Sun Body daughters—Yue Xi, Xuan Sha, Su Yuan, and Liu Qing—as well as Qin Wangshu, who had been silently watching, had somehow appeared as five solid barriers, instantly moving in front of Chen Jun, subtly separating him from Yun Xi and the outside world.

Yue Xi took Chen Jun's left arm, pure sunlight gently wrapping around him, but her tone carried the determination of an eldest sister:

"Daddy, Teacher is right! Your body is the most important thing right now! You cannot be reckless anymore! Don't even think about things that exhaust your mind and Origin!"

Xuan Sha hugged Chen Jun's right arm, reddish-gold Battle Intent faintly radiating, her eyes vigilantly sweeping over the flickering eyes of the surrounding Stellar Level big shots, especially the women, her voice overbearing:

"That's right! Dad! Just relax and enjoy life! From now on, anyone who dares to have designs on your body must first ask my fists! No matter what level they are or what reason they have, I'll beat them into stardust!"

Su Yuan reached out her small hand and pressed it gently against Chen Jun's back, emerald green life sunlight flowing as she carefully sensed his state, her little face serious:

"Daddy, although your life structure is stable, your vitality is weak, and there are still unanalyzable areas at the core. Before we figure it out completely, any strenuous activity that might trigger your Origin must be prohibited! This is for your safety!"

Liu Qing did not speak, but the range of the "Jade Soil" she controlled under her feet instantly expanded, enveloping Chen Jun and her sisters, dark silver light swirling to form an invisible material and gravitational barrier, expressing the same attitude—protection!

Even Qin Wangshu, who was always cold and had a subtle relationship with Chen Jun, stood in the camp of her sisters at this moment.

Although she did not step forward to hold his arm, her ice-blue moonlight had already unfolded, like the coldest Domain, shrouding the outer perimeter of Chen Jun, her voice clear and cold as an ice spring:

"Father, please prioritize the big picture. Do not let... irrelevant people harbor inappropriate delusions."

As she spoke, her gaze swept over certain female Stellar-level Experts in the crowd, those who had "cooperated" with Chen Jun before—Yuehua, Xuanji, Su Yao, and Liu Ruyan—especially Leng Qingqiu; the warning in her eyes was self-evident—everyone, stay away from my dad!

Yun Qinglan had just been born, her thinking speed was extremely fast, and although her mind was like an infant's, she also understood that something bad might happen to her father, and she scanned the surroundings with vigilant eyes.

Feeling the cold gazes of Chen Jun's daughters, those mothers all felt a chill in their hearts, subconsciously restraining their aura and silently taking half a step back, indicating they had absolutely no "improper thoughts."

What a joke! Perhaps they had some other thoughts before.

Right now? With four Sun Body, one Radiant Body, and one Moon Body daughters glaring at him, who would dare touch their dad?!

Are they tired of living, or do they think the Federation is too peaceful?!

Chen Jun was surrounded by his daughters, as if he were being "protected" from all sides by Stellar Level fortresses emitting terrifying auras.

He opened his mouth, watching his daughters' determined expressions of "filial piety" and "tight security," then looked at the child's mother on the throne, who was "impartial" and "reason-above-all"...

An unprecedented, immense sense of powerlessness and frustration, like a cold tide from the Sea of Stars, instantly engulfed him!

I... damn it...

I just want to have a child!!!

Why is it so hard?!

Before, I had no backing, so I didn't dare to have kids!

Now that my daughters have become top experts of the Federation, I can't have any?!

Before, my wife didn't believe me, she gave me dolls!

Now that I finally have ironclad proof, and the Leader herself has certified that my Physique is awesome!

As a result... as a result, she hits me with a "Civilization-level Celibacy Decree"?!

And on top of that, six "daughter-brand" human surveillance cameras?!

This is...!!

Is there any justice left?!

Is there any Law?!

What happened to... the carefree life on the path of invincible immortality?!

What happened to my dream of countless descendants and the activation of Multiple Benefits?!

Chen Jun felt the world go black before his eyes, and he almost couldn't catch his breath... He slumped down, feeling like life was meaningless, but fortunately, he was firmly held up on both sides by Yue Xi and Xuan Sha.

"Dad! What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?" Yue Xi asked anxiously, her Sun light becoming even warmer.

"It must be because you were too emotional just now! Su Yuan, hurry and check on Dad!" Xuan Sha urged.

Su Yuan's small hands immediately increased the output of life energy.

Liu Qing silently adjusted the structure of the Jade Soil beneath their feet, making it more suitable for her father to "slump" in.

Qin Wangshu's cold Domain also receded slightly, fearing she might freeze her father.

Chen Jun looked at his daughters' heartfelt concern and nervousness, and the old blood in his chest felt even more blocked...

What else could he say?

What else could he do?

He couldn't beat them, and he couldn't out-argue them!!

Act? ...Acting is useless!

These girls and their mother are determined to keep him like a fragile national treasure!

"I... I'm fine..." Chen Jun waved his hand feebly, his voice weak, "Just... a little tired... want to go back... and lie down for a while..."

He needed some quiet...

He needed to think about how to realize his great "procreation plan" under this "copper wall and iron fortress" of "care"...

Yun Xi looked at Chen Jun's "devastated" and "life-is-meaningless" appearance, the trace of amusement deep in her eyes almost impossible to hide...

But on the surface, she maintained the dignity of the Leader, nodding slightly: "In that case, Yue Xi, you all take Chen Jun back to rest well. Qinglan, you go and keep your father company as well."

"Yes, Teacher (Mother)!" the daughters replied in unison.

Yun Qinglan happily took Chen Jun's hand: "Daddy, Qinglan will accompany you home!"

Thus, under the complex and awe-filled gazes of all the Stellar-level Experts, Chen Jun, like a precious artifact being "escorted" by six Valkyries, shuffled in his slippers, his figure desolate, slowly "moving" out of Jingsi Hall...

That back view...

No matter how you looked at it...

It exuded a...

Thick sense of...

Sorrow and absurdity...

Once Chen Jun and his daughters left, the atmosphere in Jingsi Hall relaxed slightly.

But the shock in everyone's hearts could not subside for a long time. The amount of information received today was truly too great!

Dean Mo Heng tremblingly picked up his broken glasses, his voice still trembling with residual excitement:

"Leader... Master Chen's Physique... we must re-evaluate it! This might be the... shortcut for the Federation to reach Galaxy Level civilization!"

Yun Xi glanced at him indifferently: "All speculations about Chen Jun's Physique are limited to those present today! If there is any leak..."

She didn't continue, but that intangible Star Arm Level pressure made everyone shiver, and they quickly bowed to obey: "We will strictly follow the Leader's orders!"

"Dismissed." Yun Xi waved her hand, and her figure slowly dissipated from the throne.

The big shots looked at each other, and all saw the same determination in each other's eyes — from now on, they must be even more respectful to Master Chen than to their own fathers! At the same time, they must resolutely carry out the Leader's instructions, watch over Master Chen, and never let him be seduced by any "bad women" to do that "dangerous" act of procreation! After all, Master Chen's "body" now belongs to the entire civilization!

...

Chen Jun Manor.

Chen Jun slumped on his specially made large bed, covered with a Star Dream silk quilt, feeling like life was meaningless...

Beside the bed, his six daughters sat or stood, like six door gods, oh no... six female war gods, guarding him airtight...

Yue Xi was gently smoothing out his "chaotic" energy.

Xuan Sha was checking inside and outside the room for any "security risks."

Su Yuan was continuously monitoring his vital signs.

Liu Qing was optimizing the material structure of the room to make the environment more comfortable.

Qin Wangshu folded her arms, leaning against the door, her cold gaze scanning outside the window to prevent any "uninvited guests."

Even the newcomer, Yun Qinglan, moved a small stool to sit by the bed, resting her chin on her hands, blinking her large star-swirling eyes, curiously watching this newly recognized, seemingly very "fragile" daddy.

"Daddy, are you still feeling unwell?" Yun Qinglan asked softly.

Chen Jun looked at his youngest daughter's pure and concerned eyes, his heart softening, but he felt even more depressed.

He sighed long and hard, turned over, faced the daughters with his back, and said muffledly:

"I'm fine... you... all go and busy yourselves... don't worry about me... let me be... quiet... alone..."

Yue Xi said softly: "Dad, stop trying to act tough. The Teacher said you need to rest quietly. Only if we stay with you can you rest at ease."

Xuan Sha snorted: "That's right! Dad, give up that idea! With us here from now on, I guarantee not even a female mosquito will be able to fly near you!"

Su Yuan nodded: "Data monitoring shows that your heart rate is still fast, Dad, and your emotional fluctuations are significant; you need continued stabilization."

Liu Qing silently adjusted the bed's firmness to the state most suitable for "quiet rest."

Qin Wangshu's cold voice came: "Father, please do not make it difficult for your daughters."

Chen Jun: "..."

He felt like he was suffocating!

Just then, Lin Wei walked in, carrying a bowl of "Soul-Calming Origin-Replenishing Soup" that she had meticulously brewed, which emitted a seven-colored glow.

Seeing the "six-hall trial" formation by the bed, she was stunned for a moment, then a look of gratification and understanding appeared on her face.

She walked to the bedside and said gently to the daughters: "You've worked hard, children. Auntie will watch him here, you go and rest first, don't tire yourselves out."

If it were before, Chen Jun would surely have thought a savior had arrived when hearing this. But now...

He watched helplessly as the six daughters exchanged a "you know" look, and then—

Yue Xi: "Mom, we're not tired. The Teacher ordered us to guard Dad at all times."

Xuan Sha: "Right! Mom, you can't watch Dad alone! Dad... he... he has a very active mind!"

Su Yuan: "The vital sign monitor requires professional operation, I'll be responsible for it."

Liu Qing didn't say anything, silently reinforcing the room's walls and floor.

Qin Wangshu stood even more firmly at the door...

Yun Qinglan gripped Chen Jun's hand even tighter...

Lin Wei looked at her daughters being so "sensible" and "responsible," her gratification deepening, and she nodded: "Very well, with you here, Auntie can rest easy."

She handed the soup bowl to Yue Xi: "Xi'er, feed it to your father."

Then, she walked to the bedside, gently tucked the corner of the quilt for Chen Jun, her eyes full of "I understand you" consideration, and lowered her voice:

"Brother Jun, look, how filial the children are, how much they care about you. Just listen to the Leader and the children, rest well, and don't think about those... unrealistic things anymore, okay?"

As she spoke, as if remembering something, she took out a box from her Storage Ring that was a size larger than the previous "PRO MAX Supreme Invincible Edition," shimmering with light, and even faintly surrounded by holographic projections, and quietly stuffed it under Chen Jun's pillow.

She used telepathic transmission: "This is the 'Dream Companion Ultimate Collector's Edition' just sent by the Academy of Sciences. It is said to integrate the latest virtual reality interaction and emotional simulation algorithms. The experience is absolutely real! It even comes with a 'Sea of Stars' background mode! If... if you are really bored, just... just use this to relieve your boredom, don't hold it in, okay?"

Chen Jun felt the heavy, high-tech glowing box under his pillow, then looked at his wife's "thoughtful" and "understanding" eyes, and the six "glaring" daughters by the bed...

He was completely desperate...

An emotion of combined grief and indignation rushed to his head. He pulled the quilt over himself, covered his whole body, and let out a muffled wail from the depths of his Soul:

"Ah——!!!"

This life... is impossible to live!!

Why is the path of invincible immortality... so bumpy?!

Hearing the "painful" groans from his father inside the quilt, the six daughters became even more nervous.

"Dad!" "Daddy!" "Father!" "Quick! Vital signs are fluctuating!" "Strengthen the energy blockade!" "Adjust environmental parameters!" ...

Chen Jun hid inside the quilt, listening to the flustered and overly concerned voices of his daughters outside, feeling the omnipresent "warm" Sun light, cold Moon radiance, green light of life, and material control power...

Two lines of "joyful" hot tears finally couldn't be held back and slid from the corners of his eyes...

Is this... the trouble of having too many "thoughtful little cotton jackets"?!

His great dream of "countless descendants and the activation of Multiple Benefits"... at this moment, seemed to become... unprecedentedly distant...?

His Lifespan was steadily increasing... but Chen Jun's heart... was ice cold...

Yun Xi...!! You ungrateful b*tch!!!!!!!!!!