Xiao Dan Is Born

"Senior World Tree, sorry about the barrier. It was the only way to resolve the crisis of time. I don't want to affect the whole 3000 Worlds yet. I'm not strong enough to do so after all. But welcome, and it's good to see you're in good health." Lei Jin said. 

"Ahahaha, that's because of you. Your efforts in replenishing the life force of the 3000 worlds is what has done this. And that daughter of yours has been a major part. I'm glad I spared the effort to help last time. So allow this senior to help you once more. But after this one I'd really like to focus on improving my condition. Maybe in the future I might be able to handle lending a hand against Ink! Ahahaha, I haven't felt this good since the first light." Senior World Tree laughed in joy and surprise at Lei Jin's modesty. 

"Speaking of the first light. I have found that the inheritor is not someone who can fuse back to recreate that same light. The bloodline is not strong enough and nor will it ever be. For it was the first light who created the Ancient Divine Spirits, and the twins I now take care of as my own children. For I have taken the inheritor as my tenth wife. Her children are my children." Lei Jin explained. 

"I noticed this development. You managed to quell their bickering. And now they are even learning to control their strength. Not bad, you have exceeded my expectations. I'm afraid you may be even stronger than I am now. But that's enough of that. Let's get you another child like that precious Xiao Ling of yours." Senior World Tree said, sending a wisp of will into the center of the 63 Artifact Worlds, and then disappeared. 

Lei Jin smirked and pulled out a set of highest rank materials. The very same ones he had refined. And the same ones he used in Xiao Ling's refinement. By this point the 8th ranks were now all looking in shock. 

"I… I see… SO THAT'S HOW IT IS!" One of the peak 8th ranks shouted, in shock of his realization. "So I just do this and then this, and control that like this and… an… a…" He said, feeling his chains snap one by one in rapid succession. 

The 8th rank was now no longer bound to the rules he had once been bound by. He took a breath in, and then out. His Small Universe expanded rapidly. It was as if his Small Universe had been suffocated before, but now it could breathe. All the years of experience and understanding of his Dao had paid off. He broke through to the 9th rank open heaven realm. 

"My fellow brothers and sisters. This brother is grateful for the years we have spent together. But now you have to catch up to me. Ahahaha. I have done it. This is the 9th rank… It's all becoming clear. Pillar Lei Jin, thank you for the demonstration! You have my utmost gratitude. I have… No, that can be for another time. My cave Heaven has already married three of its daughters to the Pillar, it would be wrong to continue the line of thought. Just know that I won't forget this great favor." He said with a long winded and excited thanks. 

"It seems the new Old Ancestor has caught a glimpse of information. That is good! My human race is fortunate to have another 9th rank." Lei Jin said, and then pressed his strength even further. 

Lei Jin didn't need to press his strength at this point. He was just attempting an experiment. He wanted to find out if the other 8th ranks would learn something as well. And considering how they looked, with big beady eyes. Like a child looking at a candied-haw, or at a meat bun. 

In any case the artifact had reached the final stage. As it started to take humanoid form the eyes of those watching from up close and from afar, all widened. It was like they were all having an epiphany. Even Yue Zhuo looked over when she sensed the Space Principles converging. 

"So that's how that works. Interesting. One day in the future I might try the human race's cultivation as well. It seems quite intriguing." Yue Zhuo commented. 

The Artifact finished refining its body into a humanoid form. It was now in the process of completing its initial development. Its hair grew out and then the light faded. "Daddy!" The new humanoid Artifact spirit called out and hugged Lei Jin tightly.

"You're just as energetic as Xiao Ling. Now what should I name my new little girl? How about Xiao Dan, Lei Xiao Dan. That will be your name. What do you think about that?" Lei Jin said with a fatherly smile. 

"I love it! Did daddy name big sister Xiao Ling too? Daddy has the best names." Xiao Dan said, throwing her arms up in the air and laughing. "Can I play with my sister now, Daddy?" Xiao Dan said with great beady eyes. 

"Of course you can go and play with your sisters and your brother. Just don't do anything to hurt yourself alright? It would be a bad thing if a pretty girl like you got hurt." Ruo Xi said, coming around to the deck with the help of Gu Pan. the two of them sticking together.

"Yes, mommy!" Xiao Dan said, and Lei Jin let her go to play with the others. Lei Jin also cleaned up the area so it was safe to remove the barrier. 

"It seems like Husband wanted to have a child so soon that he couldn't wait and made one all on his own." Gu Pan giggled. 

"You know me well, it's hard to say no to Xiao Ling when she gives me that overly excited look. But I don't think it is just her that is going to be quite happy. Hmm… Ruo Xi you should be near me at all times for the remainder of your pregnancy. It seems there is a sort of reaction occurring with your bloodline and my inheritable Divine Body." Lei Jin said, noticing the worries she had.