~~World Gate No-Return Pass~~
Dawn Squad and our new temporary members arrived. Doing final checks to ensure everything is in order. The members of this party aside from Dawn Squad were myself and my wives, ten dragons and ten phoenix. Along with Smiles the team numbered nearly 80. This was the first time such a large group was leaving. But even still, every single one of the members had to be checked. Making sure that everyone was free of any Ink.
"Good, everything is ready and all the members of Dawn Squad have been verified to be free of any Ink Force. We have no more reason to keep you here. Be safe in your endeavors and come back successful." The Dragon Emperor said, wishing good tidings.
"Thank you for everything. This trip will definitely be fruitful." Yang Kai said, cupping his hands. "I can not wait to be out of here." He thought.
"Ahahaha, from what I've seen… Even if the only outcome is Leiji breaking through to the open heaven realm, it will be a blessing for life everywhere." The Dragon Emperor laughed.
"Alright! Now get going before we change our minds. And Chi Qiu… Take care of yourself. And be respectful to your mother-in-law. Leiji, you have something for your mother already but, take this too. Also let her know she will always have a home here waiting for her." The Phoenix Empress said, and a flash of light flew towards me. "Only your mother will be able to undo the seal on that information. It's my gift to her." She added.
"Then allow me to thank Grandmother-in-law on mothers behalf in advance for the generous gift." I said, cupping my hands and bowing.
"Everyone, let's go. The 3000 Worlds awaits. A nonstop trip to the Ancestral Land." Yang Kai ordered.
The ship Daybreak, sparked to life with activity. Then turned and flew through the World Gate. On the other side of the gate was the Spatial Territory. And then it was the Shattered Heaven on the hidden side of the Ancestral Land.
~~Several Days Later~~
"I swear, If I had known there was such an easy path in and out of the Ancestral Land I wouldn't have struggled back then. Oh well. Son… Leiji. Are you…" Yang Kai said, turning to see me attempting to meditate. "Perhaps I should leave him be?" He thought.
"Father, I… I have a request. I have the feeling that the gift I was given to hand over to Mother is something she should have before seeing me. I hope… you can give it to her." I said, with a tear in my eye.
"If that is what…" Yang Kai started, and was then cut off by the Ancient Phoenix that came along.
"Leiji, since Lady Empress gave it to you. You must be the one to hand it over to your mother. And with me here I won't allow anyone else to do so. Lady Empress definitely has another meaning in giving it to you instead." The Ancient Phoenix said, flicking my forehead.
"I… I'm nervous. I want to see my mother. But I don't know how she will react. I… am unfilial to my mother. I haven't even greeted her once." I said, nervously.
"Leiji, you will be fine. Su Yan will definitely run to make sure she catches your first hug after arriving. But! You should already know what you must do. Even if it wasn't your fault." Yang Kai explained. "Also, it seems like you'll be meeting the whole family this time. I get the feeling that they are all here. And I… Su Yan… Leiji, your mother won't turn you away. Instead you should prepare yourself for something else entirely." He added, with a tear coming from his eye as well. And he patted my head again.
"Husband is too adorable! I love him!" Chi Qiu said, rubbing up against me.
"Father! I… I can sense mother! She… she… Mother!" I cried out.
"Yang Kai, it's things like this that make us jealous you haven't given us babies yet. Sister Su Yan is lucky to have such a good boy for a son." Feng Ying said.
"Don't be like that sister. Leiji has a special type of conception and birth. He can even tell what his father's heart is feeling. It's only natural he has the same connection with his mother. We shouldn't get jealous, remember all the times Leiji fell asleep on our bosom?" Bai Yi said, trying to hide her slight annoyance.
"I know, it's just I want that feeling more. Such a feeling is too good. And you should know why as well. There is so much evil in the world. Let me desire and seek out the good things." Feng Ying said.
"I'm… I'm sorry mother Feng, mother Bai and mother Smiles. But I can't help it. I can sense that my mother has been just as heart broken as I have. I can't help but feel like this. But that doesn't mean I have forgotten what you've done for me. I love all of you." I said, turning to look at the three of them.
The three of them saw my tears flowing like rivers. Yet I couldn't stop them. It was clear at a glance, this was not due to just my own feelings. I had after all, been able to keep it back to just a few tears in private from time to time.
"Those are the tears Sister Su Yan is crying right now. There is a definite mix of happiness and sorrow in those tears. Your connection to your mother must be strong to give you an effect like this." Smiles said, hugging me tightly.
"Close, I'm actually crying because I know now what my mother is feeling. I know she can sense I am near. And it's causing her emotions to go into a flurry. I want her to be happy." I said, through the tears.
"Then let's speed up! We can arrive at the Four Phoenix Pavilion shortly. I'm sure it will be a lively event upon arrival." Yang Kai said, as we entered the Ancestral Land.
"This place is… so warm. Like I'm coming home." I along with all of the other Ancient Divine Spirits said, as the ship flew through the air.