97: True Strongest Level 4

Meanwhile, in the next room...

Chen Jun was lounging on the "Eternal Enjoyment lounge chair," personally crafted by Liu Qing, which integrated constant temperature, massage, spirit gathering, mind soothing, suicide prevention, self-harm prevention, and overthinking prevention.

He was wearing the latest limited-edition silk pajamas, with the words on his chest evolved to 【Ancestor Chen of the Federation, Recuperating, Do Not Disturb】.

The "family meeting" content from his daughters—who didn't bother to avoid him, or rather, didn't care at all if he heard—was coming through word for word, like magical sounds assaulting his ears.

Hearing them define his "Grand Plan to Break the Situation," which he had racked his brains over for over a hundred years, as "late-stage cognitive impairment" and "tragic self-sacrifice," Chen Jun felt a crack form in his Dao Heart of Longevity...

These girls...

If they didn't write novels with their ability to imagine things, it would be a total waste!!!

Who is sacrificing themselves for the Federation?!

I am doing this to activate... the Multiple Benefits function on my path to invincible longevity!

It is so I can flick my finger and destroy galaxies in the future!!!

And!

Where is my Origin of Life weak?!!!

Where is it like a candle in the wind?!

It is clearly as vast as a nebula!

It is just that you all can't see through the System's disguise!

And "cognitive impairment"...

My cognition is clear enough to recite a million digits of Pi!!!

I just want to have children!

Have many, many children!

Is that wrong?!!!!!

Chen Jun felt ten thousand horses galloping in his heart, but on his face, he had to maintain a "weak and peaceful" expression, even with a hint of "gratification," as if saying, "My daughters are so filial, Daddy is very touched."

If his expression wasn't just right, the daughters would think he was "giving up" again, wanting to burn himself for the sake of civilization, and then they would take a series of measures...

In these hundred-plus years, he had tried every strategy to break the situation he could think of...

The bitter meat plan against Lin Wei failed miserably, netting him a "Dream Companion · Ultimate Collection · Supreme Fantasy · Latest Version"...

Flanking the four Sun Body birth mothers resulted in ruthless rejection and being blocked, with "educational lessons of love" from his daughters as a bonus...

Attempting to emotionally infiltrate Venerable Qinglin scared away a Stellar Level combatant...

Provoking Leng Qingqiu boosted his "protection" Rank to "Hell Difficulty"...

As for Yun Xi...

He didn't even dare to think about it...

His resentment toward Yun Xi... grew more severe by the day!

The "Breakthrough" operations he used to be so proud of...

Looking back now... it was simply lifting a rock to drop on his own feet...

The operation was as fierce as a tiger, but looking at his Rank, it was Bronze Five...

With the speed of thought of these Stellar Level women—who had lifespans of tens of thousands of years—and even the Stellar Level... and Star Arm Level daughters...

I was too young after all!

T-T

Every failure was accompanied by even more meticulous "care" and even more impenetrable "protection" from his daughters...

With his sweet little cotton-padded jackets being so "filial," it seems... it doesn't feel too bad?

However, apart from not being able to reproduce, life in other aspects was truly impeccable...

His daily life now is like this—

The clothes he wears are basically personally selected by Chu Yueyao, featuring a life magnetic field stabilizing array to ensure no accidents lead to his "Origin dissipating."

He eats medicinal meals provided by Shi Yue, which are said to be able to hold onto the last breath of a Planetary Level expert.

He drinks tea managed by Li Qingshan, nourished by Sword Qi, gentle and harmless to the body.

Mo Heng would even pause her research periodically to give him what she calls scientific massages, and this massage technique is truly impeccable... It is so comfortable...

Every few days, his ninth daughter Su Yuan would use the Law of Life to replenish his Origin of Life. Although it was useless, the experience of being nourished by the Law of Life... was still quite good...

His favorite entertainment activity is still playing games...

Latest holographic games?

Yes!

Simulated interstellar adventures?

Yes!

...

But all equipment has been "harmlessly" modified by Su Yuan to ensure emotional fluctuations do not exceed the safety threshold, so as not to "endanger" that sliver of vitality.

Aside from not being able to reproduce and the path to invincible longevity being a long way off, it is truly enjoyable...

As a normal man, with all kinds of rare treasures nourishing him every day, his primal instincts had been suppressed for over 100 years...

He even occasionally missed...

Missed the days when he was a stud in the "Stasis Chamber"...

Back then, although he was a tool, at least...

He was surrounded by all kinds of earthly beauties!

If his lifespan had been sufficient then, he would have probably had a bunch of offspring by now.

Life always has various regrets...

As for... now?

Even breathing too heavily might trigger an alarm...

"Sigh..."

A sigh full of one hundred and thirty-two years of vicissitudes and frustration escaped from Chen Jun's mouth.

This sigh was nine parts genuine despair and one part performed for the daughters who might be peeking with their Divine Thought.

Sure enough, before the echo of the sigh faded, the door to the quiet room was pushed open silently.

Qin Wangshu, who was on duty for this decade, walked in carrying a cup of "Ten Thousand Year Calming Star Dew" misting with ice and moonlight.

She remained cold, but deep in her eyes hid a trace of subtle softness.

"Father, is your mind troubled?" She placed the Star Dew within his reach, her voice flowing like an ice spring.

Chen Jun lifted his "heavy" eyelids and waved his hand weakly: "It's nothing... just... lamenting the fleeting time, feeling... like I'm a burden to you all, making you... expend so much effort..."

Best Actor mode, activated!

Qin Wangshu's expression tightened, and she quickly said: "Father, how can you say such things! Protecting you is our duty and glory as daughters. You have given everything for the Federation; what we do is insignificant."

Look!

Here it comes again!

Pushing him back onto the script of a "tragic hero"!

Chen Jun vomited three liters of blood internally, but on his face, he squeezed out an expression of mixed emotion and guilt: "Wangshu... having you all... this life of Daddy's, it was worth it... truly worth it..."

"Father!" Qin Wangshu's tone sank slightly, "Please do not belittle yourself! Your vitality, though seemingly weak, is exceptionally resilient! As long as we are here, we will definitely protect you completely! You only need to rest and recuperate, which is the greatest support for the Federation and for us!"

Chen Jun: "..."

God, the conversation was killed again...

He silently took the Star Dew and drank it in one gulp.

The icy energy slid down his throat, unable to soothe his restless, invincible longevity heart that craved "opening source" but couldn't.

He looked at the eternal, tranquil starry sky simulated on the ceiling of the quiet room and began to seriously consider a philosophical question for the first time:

Why the Hell am I trying so hard?

To activate 【Multiple Benefits】?

To possess strength?

To become a true longevity expert?

To roam the starry sea without restraint?

But what about now?

Strength?

Does he need it?

Four Sun Body daughters, low-level Star Arm Level!

One Radiant Body daughter, high-level Star Arm Level!

Leader Yun Xi is the mother of his child and is also Star Arm Level!

The entire Federation is almost becoming his Chen family's backyard!

When he moves his lips, it's more effective than a star exploding!

Strength?

What is that?

Can you eat it?

Is it as useful as a daughter?

Freedom?

Isn't he free now?

Clothes are brought to him, food is fed to him, all the big shots of the Federation are competing to be his sycophants...

Although his reproductive ability is limited, his material enjoyment and spiritual "veneration" have already reached the ceiling of the Federation!

Besides not being able to have children at will, what else is he dissatisfied with?

Longevity?

The 【Longevity Multiplier】 function is operating stably, his lifespan is steadily increasing, and it has now exceeded four digits!

As long as his daughters are alive, he can live forever!

And it seems that his daughters are living longer and longer; his longevity is almost a sure thing!

Then...

Why is he still obsessed with 【Multiple Benefits】?

Obsessed with that ethereal "own strength"?

What is the purpose of enhancing his own strength?

Isn't it just to make life better for himself and his loved ones?

Isn't life good now?

Why is he so obsessed with breaking the situation?

For... unhappiness?

Look at him now...

Is he unhappy?

Emperor Shi Yue, the Federation's tough guy, gives him pedicures!

The Sword Venerable of the Nine Heavens, with heaven-reaching Sword Intent, makes him tea!

The Master of the Sky-Patrol Pavilion, with monstrous power, makes his bed!

The Academy of Sciences Dean, with wisdom like the sea, debugs his gaming pods and gives him massages!

The Dragon King of Prison Suppression... forget it, this old boy is mainly responsible for shouting 666 on the side.

...

This treatment, even the protagonist in a novel couldn't have it, right?!

What's the difference between those protagonists and miserable people?

What kind of bitter life do they lead?

From morning to night, they are either fighting for resources or looking for opportunities. After getting resources and opportunities, the next crisis comes...

Do they have a life?

What's the difference between them and the oxen and horses struggling in the workplace?

And he, Chen Jun!

A piece of trash with F-level Universe energy affinity!

Relying on his "sowing" technique... uh, relying on his tenacious spirit of "contributing to the Federation," he managed to walk to this point today!

Does he still need to work hard?

Does he still need to break the situation?

Working hard doesn't necessarily lead to success, but not working hard... is definitely very relaxing!!!!!!

This thought, like the first bolt of lightning when Chaos opened, split the haze that had accumulated in Chen Jun's heart for over a hundred years!

Yes!

Why am I plotting so hard, failing repeatedly, for what?

Just for that bit of cultivation that might be inherited?

Is it as strong as the daughters?

Definitely not in the short term!

Just to show off in person?

Who in the entire Federation doesn't know that Master Chen is awesome now?

Do I still need to take action myself?

Just for... that bit of male dignity?

Heh, in the face of invincible longevity and top-tier enjoyment, dignity is worth nothing!

What's more, his nominal dignity is already sky-high now!!!

Time is on my side!

The daughters will become stronger and stronger, the Federation will become more and more stable, his status will become higher and higher, and his lifespan will become longer and longer!

When the daughters' period of Universe Origin affinity passes, won't they be able to find partners?!

The weaknesses of human nature...

What you can't get is always stirring...

As a future free and invincible longevity person, what am I rushing for?

Even thinking about having children with Qin Qingxuan, Xuanji... and the like who treat me as a tool?!!!!!

Too superficial!

I can completely change my way of living!

From today on, I, Chen Jun, will no longer be that "roll" longevity person who is obsessed with "breaking the situation" and craves "strength"!

I want to be a... happy longevity person who enjoys the present, looks down on the wind and clouds, lies flat with peace of mind, and relies on his daughter's status!

Have children?

Let it be!

Anyway, my lifespan is long, what if one day the daughters figure it out?

Or wait until one of them closes in seclusion for tens of thousands of years, maybe there will be a chance?

No rush!

Not in a hurry at all!!!

Once the mindset changed, the world suddenly opened up!!!!!!!!!!

Chen Jun felt the big stone that had been pressing on his heart for over a hundred years shatter with a bang!

An unprecedented sense of relaxation swept through his whole body, even making Qin Wangshu's ice-sculpted face look pleasant.

The "weakness" and "melancholy" he had deliberately maintained on his face dissipated instantly, replaced by a peaceful smile that came from the heart, with a touch of laziness and relief.

"Wangshu," he said, his voice even revealing a sense of relaxation, "You're right, Daddy was stuck in a rut before. With you, with Qinglan, with your teacher, the Federation's future is bright. Daddy should indeed rest and recuperate, enjoy life, and stop tossing and turning."

Qin Wangshu was slightly stunned, keenly sensing that her father's temperament seemed to have undergone a subtle change.

It was a kind of... relief from letting go of a heavy burden?

She carefully sensed her father's Origin of Life, hmm, still weak but stable, with no abnormal fluctuations.

Could it be... Daddy's "cognitive impairment" suddenly improved?

Or did he finally realize the reality and accept his positioning of "needing to be protected"?

Regardless, this is a good thing!

The corners of Qin Wangshu's cold mouth curled upward by 0.1 pixels, which was almost imperceptible: "If Father can think this way, Daughter is relieved. Being able to rest and recuperate is the blessing of the Federation."

"Exactly, exactly!" Chen Jun smiled even more brightly, even taking the initiative to pat the armrest of the lounge chair, "From now on, Daddy will listen to you all! Never overthink again, never cause you trouble again! We are a filial father and daughter, harmonious and beautiful, how good is that!"

The more he thought about it, the more he felt this "lying flat longevity path" was the perfect plan tailored for him!

Hard work?!

Struggle?!

Those are all floating clouds!!!

From today on, Chen Jun's goal is—eat well, drink well, play well, live until the end of time, and watch his daughters dominate the Universe!

This is the ultimate romance of a lying-flat longevity person!

Looking at the unprecedented, genuine, relaxed smile on her father's face, although Qin Wangshu still had doubts in her heart, she also relaxed a little.

Perhaps, the long passage of time had finally given her father's "overly dedicated" heart a moment of peace?

Little did she know, Chen Jun's real thoughts at this moment were:

Why roll?

Isn't lying flat fragrant?

I have plenty of time to spend with you!

Hehe, time is my best ally!

This long path of longevity, from today on, can be considered to have truly embarked on the right track!

Chen Jun leaned back comfortably, narrowed his eyes, and began to seriously consider whether to let Shi Yue massage his left or right foot tomorrow, whether to drink the "Star Sword Intent Tea" brewed by Li Qingshan or the "Quantum Happy Water" newly sent by Mo Heng...

A true expert!

It's not about how many potential enemies there are, who are willing and racking their brains to perform, offering you care that even your parents wouldn't enjoy...

But rather, even if they want to offer this care, they don't even have the qualification, and accepting... will become a kind of favor...