Lin Luo had not yet activated his World Sovereign abilities, and he assumed that this time the Starlight Avenue was leading him to another "unfamiliar" world. However, when the Starlight Avenue finally landed, he found himself in a world incredibly familiar to him… or perhaps this was only natural, as he had re-comprehended the Force of Rules.

The Force of Rules represented more than just power; it was a symbol, a necessary ability to become a World Sovereign.

Thus, he had returned to the Bright Realm, to the Sky City.

Standing in the central courtyard, Lin Luo ignored the curious glances from girls like Fujibayashi Kyō, nor did he turn back to look at the magnificent and towering main palace. Near home, one feels more timid—only now did he truly grasp the nature of that emotion.

Before his return, he had yearned constantly to be back in the Sky City, but now that he was actually here, he felt somewhat unprepared, hesitant to face it.

"Where is this place?" Katsura Hinagiku looked around, unable to contain her curiosity. She saw the soaring waterfalls, the endless drifting cherry blossoms, the ceaseless falling snow, and all sorts of bizarre contraptions; the previous danger was forgotten, her eyes wide with astonishment.

"The Sky City. This is my home, and the entire world is."

"Your home?! You’re lying!" Lin Luo’s simple statement stirred up a thousand waves in the hearts of the four girls. Although Lin Luo had often surprised them before, as if he possessed a fourth-dimensional pocket filled with endless things, compared to this "home," it paled in significance, miles and miles away!

To claim an entire world as one’s residence—this wasn't just being rich and handsome; this was transcending to god-tier levels of wealth and looks!

"No need to be so astonished; I speak the truth." Lin Luo smiled faintly. Before and after signing the contract, he had only disclosed the dangers of the God War, intentionally leaving out any mention of the Sky City. It wasn't a deliberate concealment of the Crystal Palace’s existence, merely that there was no need to mention it.

Although in his original world, communication between people was brutally pragmatic, where most men were irresponsible and most women could share prosperity but not hardship, for the girls beside him, sharing prosperity was secondary; just being able to endure hardship together was a blessing.

Distracted by their interruptions, Lin Luo recovered from his feelings of timidness upon returning home. With a beckoning gesture, he led the four girls toward the main palace. The Sky City was unchanged, and the surrounding world hadn't altered much. Gui Qu Lai Xi seemed to have faithfully upheld her original promise. Still, there was a strange sense of emptiness; if the hosts were here, they surely would have sensed their return.

The four girls looked left and right, rapidly taking in the surrounding beauty; their two eyes were barely enough. Their greatest current desire was to thoroughly explore every corner of the Sky City. The Sky City… wait, the Sky City?!

Katsura Hinagiku, who had been quite excited, suddenly recalled something, and her body began to tremble slightly. "Um, may I ask if this city is airborne? How high up is it?"

Lin Luo was somewhat absent-minded and replied casually, "At the beginning, it was only a few hundred meters above sea level. Later, I felt it was too low and increased it a bit, up to a thousand meters. Then, due to a fusion modification, it rose another thousand meters. But now, judging by the humidity of the air, it should be around three thousand meters high."

"Th-three thousand meters?!" Upon hearing the terrifyingly unimaginable height, Katsura Hinagiku's face instantly changed, and she nearly fell to the ground. Although she managed to stay upright, her legs uncontrollably shook violently.

Fujibayashi Kyō, noticing Katsura Hinagiku’s expression, paused briefly before a mischievous, calculating smile spread across her face. "Ah, so our great and omnipotent President actually has such a cute side. This is truly an eye-opener for me."

Although the Dictionary Emperor wasn't exactly a little devil, she certainly possessed an interest in teasing others, and Katsura Hinagiku's fear of heights instinctively sparked a wicked idea.

Katsura Hinagiku felt like she was about to have a heart attack and didn't have the capacity to pay attention to her.

Altolìya observed her for a few moments before having a sudden realization. "Hinagiku, are you perhaps afraid of heights?"

Katsura Hinagiku’s expression flickered, but before she could answer, Tachibana Kanade began to deliver the final blow. "According to physics, falling from three thousand meters into the sea results in a single splat, and nothing remains."

Indeed, falling three thousand meters onto land might leave behind a few puddles of blood, but hitting the sea surface from that height would cause the body to completely shatter upon impact. A gust of sea breeze and the churning water, and it would truly be like the Second Miss's ultimate move—nothing left at all. Heavens, what dark imagery!

Lin Luo instantly shook off the scene his mind conjured, realizing Katsura Hinagiku seemed unable to move. With a wry smile, he helped her up and comforted her. "Don't worry, this Sky City will not fall. As long as you don't walk near the railings, you won't feel like you're suspended in the air. Just imagine you are walking on solid ground."

"Ground, ground… this isn't three thousand meters, this isn't three thousand meters! I am the invincible President, unafraid of storms or heights!" Katsura Hinagiku hastily used a self-hypnosis technique she had secretly learned from a Church Saintess. A moment later, by actively diverting her thoughts, she indeed felt much better.

Next, the group arrived before the main palace doors, and Lin Luo gently pushed them open.

"Keiren-sama, welcome back."

Inside the hall, two rows of identically dressed maids stood on the left and right, numbering several hundred. The moment the doors swung open, they bowed in unison, offering a perfectly synchronized welcome.

This was not the first time Lin Luo had seen such a formation; beyond a wave of nostalgia, it evoked no strong feelings. Altolìya had received even more grandiose receptions in the past and felt no surprise, but the other three were instantly stunned speechless.

"Master, you have finally returned… sob, sob!"

Standing between the two rows of maids were the three Head Maids. At this emotional reunion, they disregarded the protocol between master and servant, rushing toward Lin Luo like young swallows, weeping uncontrollably.

"Alright, alright, stop crying. You’re just robots, how can your lacrimal glands be so productive? … And you all, stop standing around here."

Lin Luo mildly soothed the three Head Maids, then dismissed the others, telling them to resume their duties. He then asked the Head Maids before him, "Did you know I was returning this morning? Who informed you?"

"The Mistress," one replied while wiping away tears.

"What! Mistress?!" Before Lin Luo could process who this "Mistress" was, Fujibayashi Kyō and the others' eyes widened, preparing to unleash their power. Compared to the word "Mistress," the Sky City and the maids felt as light as a feather.

"It’s the Mistress who arrived after the Master left," explained Kuon.

"Huh?" If she hadn't explained, everyone would have remained confused, but Lin Luo instantly knew who this Mistress was. Just as he thought it, a woman in a sleep robe descended the opposite staircase.

She was tall and graceful, with long, flowing black hair that looked clean and ethereal. She seemed just awake, stretching lazily and exposing her arms, white as frost, which only served to accentuate her already ample bosom. Her hazy, languid gaze suggested she was observing you from within a cloud. With light, flowing steps, glimpses of her long, fair thighs flashed in and out of view, exuding an intoxicating, charming aura.

Gazing upon that woman, Altolìya and the others froze instantly… Putting aside her appearance—which would be judged differently by different people based on subjective standards—in every other aspect—her figure, her temperament, the very essence of her womanhood—this mature and sexy woman utterly crushed them!

The sum of the four of them combined likely didn't equal the size of this one woman’s chest!

Inferiority! The goddess felt inferior!

"Mmm, you’re back. A little earlier than I expected, which is not bad… Ahh." This woman probably wasn't fully awake yet. As she spoke, she suddenly spread her arms wide, yawning without a trace of ladylike composure. Yet, no one found this behavior inappropriate; instead, it made her appear even more enchanting, as if this was precisely how she ought to be.

As she spoke, although her eyes weren't directly focused on anyone, it felt as if she were speaking specifically to them. Her voice was soft, yet it seemed to resonate right beside one's ear even from a distance.

The woman, of course, was Gui Qu Lai Xi. In the Sky City, only Long Wan Xuan possessed such a mature charm, but Long Wan Xuan was clearly not qualified to be the mistress here.

Fujibayashi Kyō and the others had many questions they wanted to press Lin Luo about, but upon Gui Qu Lai Xi’s appearance, they seemed frozen in place, simply staring blankly, every word they intended to speak stuck in their throats.

"Seeing you like this, I know there’s nothing to worry about," Lin Luo smiled slightly. He had been concerned about the safety of the hosts, but Gui Qu Lai Xi’s casual demeanor told him all his worries were unfounded.

"Rather than worrying about those things, you should worry about yourself first," Gui Qu Lai Xi stated lightly. She walked up to Lin Luo, her half-awake eyes sweeping past him to land on the four girls beside him, scrutinizing them back and forth. "Are these little things your new girlfriends? And this one has already borne a child? Though her strength is pitifully weak, her potential is not bad… Fine, I’ll train you all at once."

As she spoke, Gui Qu Lai Xi waved her hand casually. Instantly, Altolìya, Fujibayashi Kyō, Katsura Hinagiku, and Tachibana Kanade vanished from where they stood.