Winner Takes All Chapter 2386(Finale)

Whoosh!

A sharp gust of wind suddenly whistled past Chen Dong’s ears.

In an instant,

Chen Dong felt himself rapidly retreating.

Whoosh!

…

A series of fierce winds roared in his ears, growing stronger and more urgent.

Everything around him quickly became illusory, increasingly ethereal.

This sensation was peculiar, so strange that even Chen Dong, immersed in it, struggled to describe it.

It was as if… he was becoming intangible!

His entire being—body, soul, everything—was turning ethereal.

Yet, as he became intangible, he ascended to a higher plane, gradually solidifying.

And everything was within the reach of his mind.

The Three Thousand Realms shrank, blurring and fading.

The Upper Heaven Realm also rapidly diminished.

The battle in the chaotic void continued.

But to Chen Dong, it seemed… almost childish.

The Primordial Spirit Seeds, once formidable and awe-inspiring, now appeared frail, insignificant as dust, like ants.

Their vaunted law energy, which they claimed to control, seemed feeble in his eyes.

It was as if everything hinged on a single thought.

To test this,

Chen Dong randomly focused on a Primordial Spirit Seed.

With a thought,

The radiant Seed, conjuring celestial phenomena, froze in place, locked in the chaotic void.

“Burst!”

Boom!

A Primordial Spirit Seed, born at the dawn of chaos, exploded and vanished instantly.

“Is this the absolute dominance of the Dao over law energy after merging with the origin?”

“The Dao is the circle, and law energy is merely the net woven within it.”

“The net may dictate the fates of those within the circle, but it operates under the Dao’s will. When the Dao rises, the laws follow.”

Chen Dong understood, his consciousness growing ever more ethereal.

All the powers within him—Emperor’s qi, Dao qi, the world’s fortune, demonic qi—merged completely.

With the momentum of these forces, he completed his final transformation.

“Burst!”

…

Chen Dong’s thoughts locked onto the Primordial Spirit Seeds in the chaotic void, his words shaping reality.

One by one, the Seeds exploded and perished, their celestial phenomena becoming their final swan song.

Boom, boom, boom, boom…

In the chaotic void, the Seeds detonated and vanished in succession.

This sudden turn brought the ultimate battle to a halt.

A wave of overwhelming terror swept through the remaining Primordial Spirit Seeds.

“This is…” Jianmu, still restrained by the Undying Fusang Tree, saw its green light dim completely.

The Masters of Radiant Glow, Eternal Green Lotus, and the Giant Hand also ceased fighting.

As the Seeds exploded and fell without warning, combat seemed futile.

They looked in fear toward where Chen Dong had been.

But now, that patch of chaotic void was pitch-black, devoid of light.

Chen Dong had vanished.

The golden Taiji Eight Trigrams were gone.

All that remained was the “curtain” of Sage manifestations behind him, still pouring forth law energy.

“He’s achieved the Dao.”

The Master of Radiant Glow’s voice was desolate, defeated.

The Eternal Green Lotus glowed faintly, “We’ve lost.”

The Master of the Giant Hand slowly clenched its fist, silent.

Boom, boom, boom…

In the endless chaos, Seeds with their celestial phenomena continued to explode and perish.

No resistance.

An orderly sequence of destruction.

With each Seed’s demise, faint threads of law energy rose, dissipating slowly into the chaos.

“Yes… we’ve lost.”

The Master of Jianmu’s voice, equally bleak, echoed across the Upper Heaven Realm, “At chaos’s dawn, the Great Dao was undefined, with one variable left. We waged war to redefine the laws. Now, with the Dao reborn, we’ve lost everything…”

Such unprecedented despair was hard to imagine coming from one of the Upper Heaven Realm’s mightiest deities.

As it spoke, Jianmu’s green light and runes ceased flowing, signaling complete surrender.

Simultaneously,

The clash of law energy between the Sage and Primordial Spirit Seed manifestations halted.

Human Ancestors Yellow Emperor, Chiyou, Laozi, and Emperor Fuxi stood atop the river of law energy, watching the Seeds perish.

Even as manifestations, their expressions showed excitement and joy.

“He succeeded!”

The ancestral Sages spoke in unison.

The Ancestral Demon, now a giant axe, cackled, “The Dao returns to its origin. You… are but fleeting clouds.”

This was aimed at the Master of Jianmu and the other Seeds, venting the rage from the chaos war.

Elsewhere,

Little Kid, Old Thing, Sickly, and Cripple, in their demonic forms, stood tall in the void.

They and Da Mang were unrestricted.

But the Seeds before them could no longer move.

“He succeeded!”

“The kid… lived up to our hopes!”

“The Dao returns to its origin, securing the one variable among the fifty paths.”

“The Great Dao is fifty, as it should be. Our ancient grudge is finally avenged.”

The four Ancestral Demons exchanged glances, smiling with relief.

Da Mang looked at them, “Can the name of ‘Demon’ be restored?”

“Does it matter?”

Sickly smirked, “It doesn’t. The Dao acts without acting. With the Dao restored, the name of ‘Demon’ is irrelevant to us. What matters is that this realm, the Three Thousand Realms, returns to the true Dao, not the false laws and shackles the Primordial Spirit Seeds conspired to impose, imprisoning the potential and fortune of all beings!”

“The Dao evolves, laws are fixed. The name of ‘Demon,’ whether righteous or evil, will shift with time under the Dao.”

Boom!

The Master of Radiant Glow exploded first.

Then,

Boom!

The Eternal Green Lotus and the Giant Hand followed.

No resistance.

With Chen Dong’s successful merging with the Dao, their ambitions and will to fight vanished.

Boom, boom, boom…

In the endless chaos, the Seeds’ explosions grew denser.

Jianmu, restrained by the Fusang Tree, watched the three Seeds perish, its sorrow deepening, “We lost. We should’ve spared nothing and crushed you at the Heavenly Gate!”

“But the Dao… allowed me to cross the Heavenly Gate and ascend to the Upper Heaven Realm!”

Chen Dong’s ethereal voice resounded.

Boom!

Jianmu’s green light flared, then exploded.

“Thanks to all the seniors, the Sages, the ancestral pioneers, and everyone and everything along this journey. The Great Dao shall rise, all laws shall evolve. This battle… is over!”

“Chen Dong has matters to attend to. It’s time to bring back old friends…”

…

In the mortal world,

A graveyard lush with flowers and shaded by green trees stood solemnly.

Neat rows of graves lined the area.

Two figures, one large, one small, approached slowly.

“Auntie Xiao Lu, hurry, hurry! I’m about to see Mommy!”

Chen You’en, her ponytail bouncing, pulled Fan Lu’s hand, skipping excitedly.

At three years old, she was adorable, with fair skin, a hint of baby fat, and big, gem-like black eyes sparkling like stars, her ponytail bobbing as she ran.

“Slow down, You’en, don’t fall…” Fan Lu followed closely, her face full of affection and concern.

“No, no! I haven’t seen Mommy in so long, or Grandpa, Grandma, or Uncle Qin Ye… I miss them so much!”

Instead of slowing, Chen You’en ran faster.

Finally,

They stood before the graves.

Each tombstone bore a photo.

Fan Lu gazed at the photos, her expression sorrowful, eyes rippling with tears.

Even after years of annual visits, she couldn’t let go.

She instinctively looked to the sky, as she always did.

Mr. Chen… when will you return?

Chen You’en, smiling brightly, carefully wiped dust from Gu Qingying’s tombstone, especially her photo.

“Mommy, You’en’s here to see you! I brought lots of yummy food.”

“Look, chicken legs, meat, chips, burgers…”

As she spoke, she arranged the offerings Fan Lu had brought on the altar.

Young as she was, she knew the routine by heart.

Then she took out incense and candles, handing them to Fan Lu, “Auntie Xiao Lu, help me, please!”

Fan Lu, seeing Chen You’en stretch on tiptoes to hold up the candles, found some comfort amid her grief.

“Okay, okay, You’en’s the best.”

Fan Lu took the candles, squatted to light them, and placed them before each grave.

Chen You’en knelt before Gu Qingying’s grave, her small face serious, “Mommy, You’en misses you, and Daddy too. I really, really want to see you.”

Hearing this, Fan Lu’s tears broke free, streaming down her face.

Since Chen You’en could talk, she’d said this countless times.

“Mommy, you, Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Qin Ye… you’re stars in the sky, right? Can you see You’en?”

Kneeling, Chen You’en looked up, “Every night, I want to see you all. When will Daddy come back?”

Her voice turned pouty, a little angry.

“You’en, Daddy will return when he’s done,” Fan Lu said, crouching beside her, comforting.

Chen You’en pouted, “But when?”

Fan Lu thought, then said, “Daddy said he’d return when the sky blooms with golden lotuses.”

“Golden lotuses?”

Chen You’en’s gem-like eyes scanned the blue sky, “But it’s just blue sky and white clouds…”

Before she finished,

Whoosh…

A fierce gust swept through the graveyard, shaking the trees, sending leaves flying, and stirring dust and stones.

“Auntie Xiao Lu, I’m scared!”

Chen You’en burrowed into Fan Lu’s arms.

Fan Lu, startled, scanned their surroundings.

Two seconds later,

“Protect the Young Lord of the Human Path!”

A thunderous shout rang out.

Hundreds of figures rushed in from all directions.

They were the guardians stationed around the graveyard during annual visits.

Fan Lu ordered, “Secure the perimeter!”

The hundreds encircled Chen You’en and Fan Lu.

But as the wind howled fiercer, the clear sky darkened in moments.

Within seconds, it was as black as night.

“What’s happening?”

“Something’s wrong—stay alert!”

“The wind… it’s weakening!”

…

The guardians exclaimed and discussed.

Fan Lu, tense, assessed the surroundings, “The wind is indeed weakening.”

Chen You’en peeked out from Fan Lu’s arms, about to speak, when her gem-like eyes widened, pupils dilating.

She pointed to the sky, asking, “Auntie Xiao Lu, is that… a golden lotus?”

Boom!

Fan Lu, struck as if by lightning, looked up to see a speck of gold in the black sky, rapidly expanding into a golden lotus.

Then another, and another.

The dark sky bloomed with golden lotuses, their radiant light dazzling.

This miraculous scene was awe-inspiring.

It wasn’t just for Chen You’en and the others—it was visible across the entire mortal world!

“This is…”

Fan Lu’s face changed, tears streaming.

The hundreds of guardians noticed the sky’s transformation.

“Daddy, it’s Daddy!”

Chen You’en wriggled free, jumping excitedly, “Daddy, are you back? Auntie Xiao Lu said you’d return when the sky blooms with golden lotuses.”

No response, no figure.

Only more golden lotuses bloomed densely, their light flooding the sky.

Chen You’en, tears in her eyes, grew anxious. Cupping her hands around her mouth, she cried, “Daddy~!”

Her sobbing shout echoed through the graveyard, piercing the clouds.

“I’m here!”

“I’ve always been here!”

“You’en, Daddy… is back.”

An ethereal voice came from all directions, its tone rising, trembling with emotion.

“Daddy!” Chen You’en cried.

“Mr. Chen!” Fan Lu stood, sobbing.

The hundreds of guardians knelt respectfully, gazing at the sky of lotuses.

They knew the man who once shook the heavens had returned!

The Lord of the mortal world was back!

As leaders of their realms, they willingly guarded Chen You’en, the Young Lord of the Human Path.

Chen You’en’s small frame trembled, her cries heart-wrenching, tears streaming.

She looked around frantically for Chen Dong, but saw no one.

“Daddy… waaah…”

Chen You’en collapsed, sobbing, “Where are you? You’en misses you, wants to see you, waaah…”

Boom!

A golden lotus in the dark sky transformed into a beam of light, streaking toward the ground.

Near Chen You’en, it softened like a breeze, curving gently. The beam’s tip became a hand, tenderly brushing Chen You’en’s cheek, its thumb wiping her tears.

The remaining light landed, forming Chen Dong.

Bathed in golden light, Chen Dong’s eyes were full of love and worry for Chen You’en.

“Don’t cry, You’en, don’t cry. Daddy’s here, Daddy’s back!”

“Daddy!”

Chen You’en wailed, throwing herself into his arms.

Chen Dong, glowing with light, held his daughter tightly, his eyes lowered, filled with sorrow and love, his right hand gently rubbing her back.

“You’ve grown, my daughter… already three years old!”

“Mr. Chen!” Fan Lu called.

“Thank you, Sister Xiao Lu.”

Chen Dong glanced at Fan Lu.

Holding Chen You’en, he looked to the sky of lotuses, smiling, “You’en, Daddy’s finally done. I’ve taken the final step, overcome this calamity. Now, let’s bring Mommy home, and Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Qin Ye, Aunt Yu Lan… everyone, home!”

“Home?”

Chen You’en, tears streaming, looked up, confused.

“Yes, home!”

Chen Dong nodded, smiling, raising his right hand, “From now on, we’ll live together—Daddy, Mommy, and You’en.”

Snap!

Chen Dong snapped his fingers.

Boom, boom, boom…

The dark sky roared, golden lotuses spinning, transforming into beams of light descending to earth.

Each beam held a figure.

Gu Qingying, Li Lan, Chen Daoling, Qin Ye…

They stood, dazed, in the golden light.

“Mommy, that’s Mommy…”

Chen You’en, pointing at Gu Qingying’s beam, cried excitedly, “I know Mommy, Daddy, that’s Mommy.”

At three, she’d etched her parents’ faces into her memory through photos.

“Mommy…”

Gu Qingying, in the light, trembled, her vacant eyes focusing.

“Wife!”

Chen Dong called softly.

Gu Qingying shuddered, looking toward Chen Dong and Chen You’en, “I… I’m alive? En’en…”

She rushed from the light, hugging Chen You’en tightly, “You’en, You’en… Mommy’s child, I missed you!”

“Mommy…” Chen You’en clung to Gu Qingying’s waist, “Don’t leave You’en again. You and Daddy can’t leave!”

Chen Dong watched the mother and daughter, his eyes gentler than ever, a smile tugging at his lips.

“Brother Dong!”

A voice called.

Chen Dong turned, smiling at Qin Ye, still faintly glowing, holding Zhang Yu Lan’s hand.

“Beast!”

“You’re back!”

Thud!

Their right fists bumped in the air.

Meanwhile, figures from the other beams stepped out, converging toward Chen Dong, their golden light fading to a faint glow.

Chen Dong looked at the familiar faces, his eyes misty, dazed.

They’re back!

All of them!

What is happiness?

Having the people who matter by your side—that’s happiness.

This was his dream, and thankfully, he hadn’t given up. His wish was fulfilled…

Through thorns and trials, he’d walked from darkness into light.

The End.

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