"Hmm, what you're saying makes sense,"
Listening to Mu Hongchen's speculation, Mu Jinyu also suddenly remembered what he had told Gu Xiyan and the others not long ago. At that time, he had said that their ability to draw spiritual energy into their bodies so quickly was due not only to their good aptitude but also to the revival of the spiritual energy.
Since the spiritual energy had revived and sped up their cultivation, wasn't it normal for martial artists who had been stuck at a certain realm for many years to be breaking through one after another?
This was probably the reason why True Martial Hall, which used to have just some Dark Energy Warriors, suddenly had many Energy Transformation Warriors.
"It's a pity..."
Having understood, Mu Jinyu's expression turned somber, a sense of regret washing over him.
He mourned the countless soldiers of the Dragon King Hall who had sacrificed themselves in this dark turmoil. If they had not died, he estimated that with their cultivation aptitude, they would have rapidly improved during the revival of the spiritual energy. The once Twenty-Eight Constellations Lords, he guessed, would have each broken through to the Energy Transformation level.
Unfortunately, they had all perished.
Those who had survived were also gravely injured, damaging their foundations, and without proper recovery, they probably couldn't make a breakthrough.
Afterward, Mu Jinyu thought of another issue.
In this dark turmoil, the nine great organizations suffered heavy casualties. Organizations like Brilliant Divine Authority might have to leave the ranks of the top ten organizations because Reinhardt and the high-level bishops all perished in Mirror World.
Paradise Lost, Omniscient, Withered Tree Quest for Spring, and other organizations would probably need to reassess their situations after Xiang Mantang had completely quelled the turmoil and might ultimately fade into history.
As for Fallen Splendor, Slaughter Redemption, Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere, Taoist Law, and their own Dragon King Hall, although they did not have Total losses of God Realm experts and core high-level strength like Brilliant Divine Authority did, the losses were still severe. Some organizations might never recover.
With the revival of nature's spiritual energy, various powers, sects, and families that didn't lose too many core members in the dark turmoil might rise up!
The world order dominated by the top ten organizations might be about to undergo massive change.
The revival of spiritual energy didn't just improve the cultivation environment, it also led to a new round of reshuffling.
"Alas, who knows how many Masters of Energy Transformation, who had never made a move before, have broken through to the God Realm level now?"
Mu Jinyu sighed softly.
He had hoped that with the end of the dark turmoil, the world would return to its previous peace and calm, but judging from the recent behavior of True Martial Hall, it might not be the case. After all, humans are best at infighting.
And those organizations that had been suppressed by the Dragon King Hall, upon realizing that Dragon King Hall was weakening and they themselves were growing stronger, who would be willing to remain second best?
Mu Jinyu had a premonition that the situation of True Martial Hall was not just a random exception. This was just the beginning. There would be more small organizations, which were nothing in the eyes of the Dragon King Hall, coming to test Dragon King Hall!
Once they felt that the Dragon King Hall was something they could replace, they would probably, like sharks that smelt blood, swarm in to annihilate them!
"Haha..." Mu Jinyu suddenly let out a light chuckle, pushing his concerns to the back of his mind.
No matter how these organizations intended to shake the Dragon King Hall, under the absolute disparity in strength, they would ultimately be like mantises trying to stop a chariot!!
Xiang Mantang, harnessing the source of darkness, once they made a move to eradicate all beings, how many could withstand the assault of death?
"Let's go. Let's not think too much about it anymore. Let's go home for dinner. Mom, it's been a long time since I've had a meal cooked by you."
Mu Jinyu shook her head slightly, casting all worries and annoyances to the back of her mind, revealing a radiant smile as she spoke to the women.
Seeing this, Su Zijin also suppressed her concerns and smiled, "Alright, Mom will go and make you your favorite dishes. And Xiaorou, what dishes do you like? Mom will make them for you too today."
Wen Rou smiled upon seeing this and said, "Mom, let me help you."
Although her mother's return did not bring her any joy, her mother-in-law was very good to her, treating her equally, like her own daughter.
Wen Rou also decided to completely forget the displeasure brought on by Chen Shuyi.
Mu Hongchen observed the scene with little change in expression and smiled, "Well, then I won't disturb you all. I'll go back to continue working."
Mu Jinyu held her back and said, "Aunt Mu, come with us, forget those trivial matters for now."
Su Zijin also persuaded, "Yes, Little Mu, you should come with us too. Strictly speaking, you should be considered my younger sister, after all, we are all one family..."
In the end, Mu Hongchen had no choice but to go with them to eat, smiling.
After returning to their suite at the Dragon King Hall, Mu Jinyu thought about Yu Linglong, Lin Qiaoxia, and the others who were still staying at another family building.
He thought that it had been a while since they had all gathered together, and it was uncertain whether they would be able to gather like this in the future, so he discussed with Su Zijin and Gu Xiyan to turn the meal into a family gathering.
Then Mu Jinyu went to invite Yu Linglong and her family, as well as Gu Xiyan's parents, Lin Qiaoxia and her parents, Xu Qingya, Shen Shuyao, and their families to the feast.
With so many people dining together, it was of course impossible to let Su Zijin cook alone, and she couldn't manage it either. In the end, Su Zijin, Gu Xiyan, and the others all cooked together.
While cooking, Su Zijin looked at the three daughters-in-law who were helping her, as well as Yu Linglong, Lin Qiaoxia, Xu Qingya, and thought to herself that it would be great if all these girls were her daughters-in-law.
The dishes were quickly prepared.
A large group of people gathered to start eating.
Gu Xiyan's parents looked at this scene with gratified smiles on their faces.
Back then, the conflict between Gu Xiyan and the Gu family members was fierce. Although they wanted to help their daughter, they were powerless and without influence in the Gu Corporation, and could only watch Gu Xiyan suffer.
Luckily, those hardest days had passed, and their daughter had long become one of the most powerful figures in River City and even Jiangnan Province.
Although they were previously unhappy with their daughter being with a man who already had other women, after the dark turmoil which claimed so many lives, they had put things into perspective.
Life is short and one should enjoy it in time, other people's opinions are not that important.
Besides Gu Xiyan's parents, Xu Qingya, Yu Linglong, and Lin Qiaoxia also understood this principle. Their parents didn't mind that Mu Jinyu already had three wives, and let their own daughters join him as well.
As long as their daughters were happy and willing, and as long as Gu Xiyan and the other two women did not mind, they would not stand in the way.
The wine flowed and the dishes were savored.
Lin Qiaoxia, who normally didn't drink much, had quite a bit to drink today as if to drown her sorrows in alcohol.
Suddenly, she stood up, her flushed cheeks muddled with drunkenness, walked up to Mu Jinyu, and mustered up the courage to say, "Young Master Mu… I... I like you…"