Lin Shiqi's complexion turned unpleasant. "Oh, no? Is it really that serious? We might have caused you a lot of trouble."

"This matter can't be entirely blamed on you. No one knew that those demon beasts were still alive. And..." Zhenjun turned to Qin Yan, speaking with great seriousness, "I heard that you want to bring humans from the mortal realm to the heavenly realm. Is that true?"

Qin Yan replied, "Yes."

Zhenjun said, "Hmm, leading humans from the mortal realm to the heavenly realm is actually the responsibility of the Emperor. Since you have obtained this sword, there shouldn't be a problem with doing so. Moreover, if there are more humans in the heavenly realm, they might be able to help reestablish order in the heavenly realm. Your actions are correct."

Lin Shiqi said, "Zhenjun, you also support us doing this, but Laojun seems to be very against it, as if our actions would harm him."

Zhenjun said, "Laojun also has his concerns. The heavenly realm is not a place where just anyone can come. If the wrong person is allowed into the heavenly realm, it won't bring stability but disaster to the heavenly realm."

Lin Shiqi asked, "What's the problem with having more humans in the heavenly realm? It would be more lively, right? Why can't humans come up here?"

Zhenjun looked at Lin Shiqi and asked, "Little girl, do you know the biggest difference between the mortal realm and the heavenly realm?"

After thinking for a moment, Lin Shiqi said, "I don't know."

"The biggest difference is the length of life. In the mortal realm, whether good or bad, everyone will eventually die, and all deeds, good or evil, will be buried by time. But in the heavenly realm, human life spans are much longer than in the mortal realm. If a good person comes to the heavenly realm, it's fine; the longer they live, the more they contribute to those around them, benefiting the heavenly realm. However, if an evil person comes to the heavenly realm, they can use their endless life to do endless evil, spreading more evil thoughts. This will only bring endless disasters to the heavenly realm, just like that nine-tailed fox. Do you understand?"

Lin Shiqi said, "What you said makes sense."

Qin Yan asked, "So what should I do? When I go back, who should I bring to the heavenly realm, and who should I leave behind?"

Zhenjun said, "I don't know. I'm not the Emperor, so I can't answer your question. I just want to remind you that you must carefully consider bringing humans to the heavenly realm. Think it through before making a decision."

Qin Yan fell silent, feeling that this was a significant dilemma for him.

Afterward, under Zhenjun's lead, the group continued their journey. They left the relatively flat plains and climbed mountains, making their way to higher plateau areas. After five or six days of traveling...

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"Hey, Zhenjun, how much longer do we have to walk? You've been leading us for almost half a month. When will we finally return to the mortal realm?" Just like usual, Lin Shiqi couldn't help but complain as they walked, and Zhenjun, being the guide, naturally became the target of her complaints.

"Don't worry, we're almost there," Zhenjun said calmly and briefly.

"You said we were almost there a few days ago, but we're still not there yet," Lin Shiqi retorted.

"Let me take a look." Zhenjun floated up into the air, about seven to eight meters above the ground, and gazed into the distance. As far as the eye could see, there was an expansive and lush grassland, with tall, vibrant green grass that grew several meters high, even taller than a person.

Zhenjun landed back on the ground and said, "We're almost there. If everything goes smoothly, you should be able to return to the mortal realm tomorrow."

"Alright, I hope this time you're telling the truth." Lin Shiqi's spirits lifted. "By the way, where are we? Why is the grass so lush and tall, almost as tall as trees?"

Zhenjun explained, "This area holds more powerful forces than other places. Both the plants and exotic creatures that live here are much stronger than those in other areas."

Lin Shiqi exclaimed, "Oh," and suddenly, a nearby clump of grass rustled, making a sound as if something was hiding inside.

"What is that? It seems like something is there in the grass?!" Lin Shiqi thought there might be a fierce monster in the grass and quickly spoke up.

Zhenjun walked over to the rustling grass, used his spear to push it aside, and revealed a small, cat-like wild animal the size of a palm. This creature, resembling a kitten, was fluffy all over, with short limbs and big, blinking eyes, looking very cute.

"This is a leopard cub, it poses no threat to us. We don't need to worry about it." Zhenjun remained calm upon seeing the creature.

"Oh, it's a cub. That's fine then." Lin Shiqi relaxed, then remembered something. "Since there is a leopard cub here, are its parents nearby?" She quickly looked around nervously.

Zhenjun explained, "For purebred animal cubs like this, most are naturally born without parents. If it were a crossbreed with characteristics of several species, its parents might be nearby, and we should be cautious."

"Ah, naturally born?" Lin Shiqi was surprised.

"Has no one told you before?" Zhenjun seemed puzzled. "In the heavenly realm, life can naturally emerge anywhere. It's just that the land in this area holds strong forces, making it more likely for life to emerge naturally than in other places. That's why it's easier to see wild animal cubs here."

Lin Shiqi marveled, "There are such things. The heavenly realm is indeed a magical place, so different from the mortal realm, isn't it?"

Qin Yan, on the other hand, was interested in the part Zhenjun mentioned earlier. "Zhenjun, what do you mean by creatures with characteristics of several species?"

"It's exactly as it sounds, for example, an exotic creature with a tiger's body and a cow's tail. This kind of creature could be a hybrid born from a tiger and a cow."

"What? Are you joking?!"

"How is that possible?!"

"This is too absurd!"

When Zhenjun made this statement, everyone present was shocked and speechless. After all, the idea of different species mating and producing offspring went against their common knowledge.

Although the expressions of those around him were strange, Zhenjun continued earnestly, "Don't be surprised. In the heavenly realm, any combination of beings could potentially give birth to offspring. However, the closer the species are, the easier it is to produce offspring. The farther apart the species are, the more difficult it is to produce offspring. It's just a matter of probability."

"No way..."

"Such a thing exists?"

"It's truly unimaginable."

Seeing Zhenjun's serious expression, the group, although reluctant to believe it, had no choice but to accept it.

At that moment, Qin Yan thought of another question and asked, "If different species have the chance to mate and produce offspring, what about humans? If humans mate with other species, would there be..."