Chapter 248: Humble Black Emperor, New Member Joins the Group, Check-in Function (3/7, Request Subscription)

"Wow, what kind of juice is this? So delicious!" Yue Lingshan lifted the crystal-clear cup in front of her, took a tiny sip, and immediately beamed with delight, whispering in excitement.

"Lingshan, don't shout like that!" Ning Zhongze smiled warmly, gently shaking her head. "This isn't Huashan—don't be rude."

"I know, Mother!" Yue Lingshan sighed inwardly—everyone else didn't seem to mind at all.

Just then, a tiny bee-like spirit fluttered up and explained: "This juice is pressed from watermelons we grew. If you like it, you can take some seeds home to plant."

"I can take the seeds home to plant?" Yue Lingshan was overjoyed.

The spirit nodded. "Of course. The Father God gave explicit instructions."

With that, it placed a small packet of watermelon seeds into Yue Lingshan's hand.

Yue Lingshan beamed, clutching them tightly. "Father, when we get back, let's plant these watermelon seeds in our Huashan Cave Heaven?"

"Fine, whatever you say!" Yue Buqun chuckled. "It's just a watermelon—how good could it possibly be? Look at you, so thrilled."

They'd grown watermelons in their Huashan Cave Heaven before.

The chat group connected all worlds with incredible convenience.

In fact, everyone's Cave Heavens now held both spiritual herbs and fruits and vegetables from countless worlds—completely stocked.

Yue Lingshan shook her head. "Father, just try a cup—you'll see our Cave Heaven's watermelons are nothing compared to this. No, they're not even the same thing!"

Ning Zhongze smiled. "This watermelon truly tastes wonderful. One sip leaves you feeling cool all over, as if it's strengthening your tendons and cleansing your marrow—even my spiritual sense has grown a little."

Yue Buqun was stunned.

Something that could enhance the Primordial Spirit was no ordinary thing—he poured himself a sip of watermelon juice and froze in shock.

What variety is this?

In truth, this was simply because Taixuan Realm had ascended—all species planted within the world had been nourished by primordial spiritual energy, resulting in a qualitative leap.

Even the blood goji vines, once trailing low, had now grown into towering trees, their fruit swelling to the size of fists—Su Xiao cried out in awe, calling them red fruits.

"These are blood goji!" Zhang Taixuan smiled lightly. "Thanks to the recent realm ascension, all these spiritual fruits have improved. Please, taste these Cave Heaven fruits—they've become extraordinary. After the feast, if you wish, take some seeds home to plant."

"These are blood goji?!"

Beside Ye Hei, a tall, muscular young man stared in shock at the tomato-sized fruit in his hand.

Liu Yiyi covered her face. "Pang Bo, don't be so crude!" She hadn't expected him to remain unchanged even after arriving in Taixuan Realm.

Ye Hei chuckled. "No need to be so formal—his voice is just loud. The Dao Lord wouldn't mind. Come on, Lin Jia, don't be shy. This is a rare chance—these fruits aren't available normally!"

"Thank you, Yezi!" Lin Jia nodded gently, her smile blooming like a flower.

"It's Dao Lord!"

"It really is the Dao Lord!"

Beside Ye Hei, a massive black dog gazed toward the highest seat, its expression filled with excitement.

It was the black dog Ye Hei had met in Zi Mountain.

That is, Hei Huang.

"Of course it's the Dao Lord!" Ye Hei grinned. "I told you before—you didn't believe me?"

Hei Huang bared his teeth. "Believe you? The Dao Lord is a figure from tens of thousands of years ago!"

"I never thought I'd actually meet the Dao Lord!"

Ye Hei curiously asked: "You seem to know a lot about the Dao Lord?"

"I don't know how you've cultivated to this point, yet you don't even know the Dao Lord's name," Hei Huang sneered. "The Dao Lord is the most terrifying figure in the past fifty thousand years of recent history. No—counting the ancient era, he's still the most terrifying figure."

"He suppressed the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, forcing ancient emperors and sovereigns to stay hidden. I grew up hearing stories of him. He was also the greatest figure the Great Emperor ever admired."

Ye Hei was stunned. "No wonder when the Crocodile Ancestor heard the Dao Lord's name, he dared not move?"

"Crocodile Ancestor?" Hei Huang frowned.

Pang Bo, chewing on a spiritual fruit, explained: "A demon saint imprisoned by the Buddha on the ancient star Yinghuo."

"Saint?" Hei Huang scoffed. "A mere Saint? Even if he had a hundred lives, he wouldn't dare lay a hand on the Dao Lord's disciple."

He looked upward.

"No—I must ask the Dao Lord: Is the Great Emperor still alive?!"

Ye Hei sighed. "Didn't I tell you? Wushou is still alive—he hasn't passed away."

Hei Huang ignored him and dashed forward in an instant.

Everyone watched as a black dog sprinted ahead, then prostrated itself fully on the ground.

"Little Black bows before the Dao Lord!"

"Ah, so you're Hei Huang," Zhang Taixuan nodded lightly. "You're the dog Wushou raised."

"Yes, Dao Lord!" Hei Huang's tone was respectful. "Little Black greets you!"

"Rise," Zhang Taixuan waved his hand through the air. "You want to ask about Wushou, don't you?"

"Dao Lord's wisdom is unfathomable."

Zhang Taixuan smiled. "Wushou is fine. Cultivate well—don't die. Otherwise, he might grieve again."

"Thank you, Dao Lord! I will cultivate diligently," Hei Huang's spirit lifted. "I will live to see the Great Emperor again."

After kowtowing in thanks, he returned to his seat and began fighting with Pang Bo for the spiritual fruits.

On the other side.

Jiege, Miyazumi Miko, and Tianye Yangcai huddled together, endlessly chatting.

Sometimes, Jiege's cheeks flushed slightly as she gazed distantly toward Zhang Taixuan's seat—leaving others puzzled.

At the banquet, not only the spiritual fruits delighted the guests from all realms—the dishes, too, won universal praise.

After all, these were masterpieces crafted by chefs gathered from countless worlds.

Every dish on the table was a rarity most mortals would never see.

People from ordinary worlds like Miyazumi Miko and Tianye Yangcai had never witnessed such a scene—they cried out that their previous lives had been wasted.

The banquet was halfway through when suddenly, the chat group notification sounded.

【Ding, chat group activity has increased. New members are now being added.】

【Ding, the Deadly Female Demon has joined the chat group.】

【Ding, the Melon God has joined the chat group.】

【Ding, the Worthless Angel has joined the chat group.】

【Ding, the Special-Class Chef has joined the chat group.】

【Ding, the Divine Tongue has joined the chat group.】

【Ding, chat group membership has exceeded 25 people. Sign-in function is now activated.】