Chapter 1563: Four Girls

Upon hearing the mystery of Wang Yan’s surname, everyone perked up their ears, listening intently.

Jiang Yikang spoke slowly, “When you, Yan’er, were born, chaos reigned across the Three Realms. Even with my cultivation, I couldn’t ensure your safety. Your mother was framed by foes. To save you, she had no choice but to send you into the Void Space when you were just a month old. During the war, I couldn’t take care of you, so I asked Brother Zuo Hong to rescue you from the Void Space and take you to live in the Human Realm.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Yan realized his life had been fraught with hardships.

“Later, the Three Realms were pacified, and as your father, I rebuilt their order. I became the Venerable of the Three Realms. But I didn’t want you to grow up in comfort, so I let you grow up in the Human Realm. Though your mother was heartbroken, I persuaded her; after all, a fledgling that doesn’t endure storms will never grow.”

Wang Yan nodded, saying, “Father, I can now understand your thoughtful intentions.”

Jiang Yikang smiled and nodded at Wang Yan, saying, “You’ve truly made me proud, growing into a mighty eagle. As for why you bear the surname Wang, there are two reasons: First, there are still villains within the Three Realms whom I fear might seek to harm you. Second, the Nether Realm is yet to be pacified, and it has been my aspiration to do so.”

With this, Jiang Yikang looked down at Wang Yan.

Wang Yan raised his eyebrows and exclaimed, “I understand now, Wang Yan reversed is King Yama. So father had planned for me to pacify the chaos in the Nether Realm back then when naming me.”

At this revelation, everyone suddenly understood the true meaning behind Wang Yan’s name.

Jiang Yikang nodded with satisfaction and said, “Yan’er, you’ve now sealed Daozhen and Guo Zehuan, pacifying the Nether Realm. From today onward, you no longer have to be surnamed Wang; you should be called Jiang Yan.”

Hearing this, Wang Yan lifted his head and said to Jiang Yikang, “Father is the Venerable of the Three Realms, the Jiang surname is incredibly prestigious, but only when the Nether Realm is truly pacified will I be qualified to earn this surname.”

Wang Yan referred to the last barrier of the Nether Realm—the Barbaric Pass.

But Jiang Yikang shook his head and said, “Yan’er, do you know who is the last barrier?”

“Who is it?” asked Wang Yan.

“The Ancestor of the Great Dao—Hongjun.”

“Hongjun, I’ve heard of the tales of creation, turns out this person really exists?” Not only Wang Yan but Wu Ancestor Li and others were astonished.

The Dragon Emperor Zuo Hong nodded and said, “Of course, Hongjun exists, but the one who created heaven and earth was not Hongjun, but your father.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Yan was shocked. He always knew his father’s powerful cultivation but never imagined he could create heaven and earth.

Wasn’t Pangu the one who did that?

While Wang Yan was pondering this, twelve people standing behind him couldn’t hold back anymore and crowded forward, all speaking at once.

“Ah, we’ve talked for so long, it’s time we see little Yan.” said a delicate lady.

“Yes, Yan’er, I snuck to the Three Principles Mountain to see you many times, the first time I saw you, you were still wearing crotchless pants.” said a chubby man.

“Yan’er, do you drink? Join me for a couple of drinks.” said another dark-skinned man.

Seeing the twelve men and women crowding around, Wang Yan didn’t recognize any of them but felt a sense of nostalgia toward each one.

At this time, Ouyang Feiting pulled Beiming Xue to Wang Yan’s side. Beiming Xue stood behind Wang Yan, head lowered, face red, saying nothing, while Ouyang Feiting poked Wang Yan with her finger from behind.

Seeing the two, Wang Yan immediately understood and, blushing, said to Jiang Yikang, “Father, these two are…”

At this, Wang Yan’s face flushed even redder, speechless.

Jiang Yikang laughed and said, “I know, this is Xue’er and Feiting, my daughters-in-law.”

Upon hearing the word ‘daughters-in-law,’ Beiming Xue’s face turned bright red like a galangal fruit, and the once proactive Ouyang Feiting lowered her head shyly.

“Just haven’t received father’s approval yet…” Wang Yan cautiously stopped mid-sentence.

Jiang Yikang chuckled, saying, “I certainly approve, and not just these two girls, Yan’er, there’s plenty of good girls, don’t let them down.”

“A lot more?” Wang Yan’s eyes widened in confusion.

Ouyang Feiting, who had blushed and lowered her head, immediately raised her head and shot Wang Yan a fierce look, while Beiming Xue maintained a gentle demeanor.

“Yes, of course, there are many more.”

As Jiang Yikang finished speaking, a world appeared around Wang Yan, followed by the appearance of four Demon Beasts—Tiger, Lion, Bear, and Leopard. Behind them, covered in soil and ash, was Su Yamo, who had been training within One World.

Tiger, Lion, Bear, and Leopard bowed before Wang Yan, calling out, “Greetings, big brother.”

They then turned to Su Yamo, saying, “Big brother, this girl’s pretty decent, the four of us are willing to be matchmakers.”

Su Yamo, who had just emerged from One World, looked bewildered, and upon hearing ‘matchmaker,’ she was taken aback, “What matchmaker?”

Tiger, Lion, Bear, and Leopard laughed together, “Apprentice, while training recently, you encountered a barrier you couldn’t break through, not knowing whose name you were calling.”

Upon hearing this, Su Yamo blushed and lowered her head shyly.

Seeing this, Ouyang Feiting immediately said, “Well, Brother Yan, turns out you’ve been cozying up with Officer Su too.”

Witnessing Wang Yan’s awkward expression, the Dragon Emperor Zuo Hong laughed, “Saying that, leaving the girl at Three Principles Mountain alone seems a bit unfair.”

Upon hearing the Dragon Emperor Zuo Hong, Jiang Yikang nodded and said, “True, acknowledging mistakes and moving forward, she’s a good girl.”

Saying this, Jiang Yikang waved his hand, and a gentle breeze swept, revealing a young girl before everyone.

The young girl stood there, resting her chin in her hands, eyes filled with longing.

Seeing this young girl, Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting both exclaimed, “Xiaojie!”

It was indeed Catwoman Xiaojie brought by the breeze.

Finding herself suddenly in an unknown space, Catwoman Xiaojie was startled, her eyes filled with wariness.

But then she spotted Wang Yan straight away.

Upon seeing Wang Yan, all her wariness dissolved into gentle softness.

Gazing at the four girls with their different expressions, Jiang Yikang nodded with a smile and said, “Indeed, the son surpassing the father, I had just two, but Yan’er has doubled that.”

Hearing this, the crowd burst into laughter, “Haha, looks like it won’t be long before we welcome grandchildren.”

“Indeed, four at once.”

Amid the laughter, Beiming Xue, Ouyang Feiting, Catwoman Xiaojie, and Su Yamo all shyly lowered their heads, yet sneaking glances at Wang Yan.

Under their fiery gazes, Wang Yan suddenly felt flustered.

As the crowd laughed, they suddenly heard the sound of “boom boom” from afar: “I think it’s better if it’s a child-free fate.”