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The forces dispatched by the Celestial had all been elite warriors, yet they were no match for the Chief and his companions—they were utterly crushed.

It was evident that being sealed at the bottom of Demon Abyss had not been entirely a misfortune for them. Compared to the divine beings under the Celestial, their combat strength had grown immensely!

With these people joining his ranks, Owen felt a surge of confidence.

"Brother!"

At this moment, Madelyn also stepped forward, a sweet smile seemingly frozen on her face.

As she rushed to Owen, she was so overwhelmed with joy that tears welled up in her eyes, her gaze turning red!

It had been a long time since she had last seen Owen.

Over the past three years, she had often regretted not venturing into Demon Abyss to find Owen, instead following his instructions to maintain Azure Kingdom.

If she had entered Demon Abyss, she could have been like Rachel, staying by Owen's side!

Seeing Madelyn in such a state, Owen sighed. He knew well how much she had endured and sacrificed.

If not for her, Azure Kingdom would never have survived these years.

At such a young age, she had borne burdens she never should have had to carry!

"Madelyn, you've become a formidable figure in your own right. Why are you still crying?"

Owen chuckled, gently tapping Madelyn's nose as he teased her.

Hearing his words, Madelyn's tears flowed even more uncontrollably, and she threw herself into Owen's arms.

"Brother, I will never leave you again! We will always be a family, okay?"

Owen nodded seriously, "Okay!"

From the moment he first met Madelyn, she had always struck him as mature beyond her years.

Perhaps because of him, her personality had undergone a significant change.

Or maybe it was just that she only allowed herself to be this childish in front of him.

Regardless, over these years, Madelyn had been a tremendous help—to both him and Azure Kingdom.

"Owen, we meet again!"

At that moment, Lord of Stars and War Goddess approached, their expressions complex as they gazed at Owen.

Owen deeply respected these two elders and nodded at them, saying,

"Senior Lords, I trust you've been well? Though it hasn't been long since we parted, it somehow feels like an eternity."

A trace of reminiscence appeared on Owen's face.

He still vividly remembered how they had come forward to help when Leslie was married.

War Goddess and Lord of Stars both nodded, "Indeed. During our time apart, we have lost many friends and endured countless hardships. But fortunately, we are still here, and we can still fight side by side."

Hearing these words, Owen couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow.

During his time in Demon Abyss, many of his old acquaintances had perished.

He had faced too many hardships, but life must go on.

Moreover, Owen understood War Goddess and Lord of Stars' determination.

Fight side by side.

They had not given up on their crusade against the Celestial!

And Owen shared that passion.

After all, within the Celestial, Leslie was waiting for him.

Ultimately, he had to reach the Celestial's summit!

Yet deep down, he felt a twinge of unease—how would he reunite with Leslie once he reached the Celestial?

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Nor did he know in what manner Leslie would reveal the truth to him.

He hoped that Leslie would tell him everything of her own accord, even though he trusted her deeply.

Seeing that Owen had not abandoned the war against the Celestial, Lord of Stars and War Goddess looked even more resolute.

Owen had revealed strength befitting a true powerhouse.

With his assistance, their war against the Celestial would be much easier.

At the same time, Owen's choice reaffirmed their belief that they had placed their trust in the right person!

"Owen, you've done enough for today. Get some rest. Once you've recovered, we still have a final reckoning with the Celestial to settle!"

Lord of Stars' voice carried a hint of restrained killing intent and madness.

He had been entangled in conflict with the Celestial for far too long.

Now, with Owen by their side, it was time for the ultimate battle!

War Goddess also gazed up at the sky, her eyes filled with deep emotion.

"Yes, it's finally time for the last war!"

With that, she and Lord of Stars turned and left.

They were making their final preparations—planning for the absolute annihilation of the Celestial.

As Lord of Stars and War Goddess departed,

Little Leslie earnestly waved her tiny hand at them.

"Uncle Lord of Stars, Auntie War Goddess, come back soon!"

Hearing Little Leslie's soft and adorable voice, even the battle-hardened Lord of Stars and War Goddess couldn't help but smile.

They waved back at her, then strode away with even greater resolve.

For Little Leslie—for all the Little Leslies of the world—the Celestial must fall!

After seeing Lord of Stars and War Goddess off, Owen and the others entered a small world.

With Owen's return and the tide of battle reversed, everyone was elated.

The tension and gloom in their hearts slowly dissipated.

Everyone let loose, playing around.

Lord of Celestial God Palace, Vanessa, Fiorona, Ysera, and others sat together, chatting and sharing heartfelt conversations.

Rachel led Lana and the others in merrymaking within the small world.

Many past events were brought up as jokes.

Seraphina and the younger descendants of Divine Mountain played various games, their laughter filling the air, creating a lively and joyous atmosphere.

Little Leslie, meanwhile, clung to Owen like an ornament, lying quietly in his embrace, her small face filled with attachment.

At the same time, Venus stood beside Owen, like his shadow, gazing up at the vast starry sky.

"Daddy, where is Mommy now?"

After lying in Owen's arms for a while, Little Leslie suddenly asked.

Hearing Little Leslie's voice, a flicker of complexity crossed Owen's heart.

He lowered his gaze, seeing the sorrow in Little Leslie's eyes.

Suppressing the turmoil within him, he looked at her seriously.

"Be good, Little Leslie. It won't be long before we see your mother again."

Receiving Owen's reassurances, Little Leslie's tears finally stopped.

She firmly nodded, then curled up in Owen's arms and peacefully fell asleep.

Owen gently patted her back, lulling her into a deeper slumber.

Watching this harmonious and tender moment, Venus trembled slightly, as if something had come to mind.

"Owen, if you see Leslie again and her identity is revealed, how will you handle your relationship?"

Though Bright King, King Kong, and Hellhound had never explicitly stated Leslie's identity,

Venus had battled against the Celestial for years.

She already had a vague suspicion.

But the truth she had guessed was too bold—so bold that she didn't dare confirm it!

Owen remained silent.

Deep down, he too had suspicions.

But even he couldn't be certain.

A fleeting, illusory figure appeared in his mind—an icy yet stunningly beautiful face.

His heart trembled once more.

Though he had his theories, he wanted Leslie to tell him the truth herself.

"Soon, we will reach the Celestial. When that time comes, we will see Leslie again. Everything will be decided then."

Owen took a deep breath, making his decision.

He then looked up at the sky and murmured softly,

"Leslie, I miss you too…"

—

Meanwhile…

Within the Celestial.

Unlike the celebratory mood below, the atmosphere in the Celestial was suffocating.

The operation against Azure Kingdom had been a total failure.

Loki, the ancient spider who had lived for countless ages, had been obliterated by Owen in a single strike.

Numerous Celestial Gods had been slaughtered.

Even Bright King, King Kong, and Hellhound—all slain!

These figures had been the core of the Celestial, yet all of them had fallen to Owen, the ghostly prodigy.

Owen's name had already resounded throughout the Celestial.

But after today, his name was now legendary—a name that struck fear into the hearts of all.

Even the most powerful divine beings of the Celestial now dreaded him.