347: Chapter 347 Returning to the Ninth Dimension! I Entrust My Final Affairs to Lin Xiao

The moment the entity of the void completely dissipated, light appeared in the sky of the Tenth Dimension for the first time.

It wasn't the light of restoration, but true light from the stars. Those stars, which had been devoured for countless years, were reignited one by one at this moment, blooming with a long-lost warmth in the void.

Lin Xiao stood under that light, looking up at the reviving stars, his eyes slightly red.

"Senior, do you think they'll remember being devoured?"

Lin Chen stood beside him, also looking at those stars.

"They won't. But we will."

Lin Xiao fell silent.

Three seconds later, he turned to look at Lin Chen.

"Senior, are you really leaving?"

Lin Chen nodded.

"It's time to go back. People are waiting for me over there."

Lin Xiao hesitated, wanting to speak.

Lin Chen looked at him.

"Speak your mind."

Lin Xiao took a deep breath.

"Senior, I... I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on."

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow.

"Can't hold on? Who was it that just held on alone for three years?"

Lin Xiao gave a bitter smile.

"That was different. Back then, there was no choice but to endure. Now that there's a way forward, I'm actually afraid."

Lin Chen was silent for a second.

Then he smiled.

That smile left Lin Xiao stunned—he thought Senior would comfort him, encourage him, or tell him he could do it. But Lin Chen just laughed.

"It's right to be afraid," Lin Chen said.

Lin Xiao was stunned.

"It's right to be afraid?"

Lin Chen nodded.

"Those who aren't afraid died halfway long ago. The reason you've lived until now is because you know how to be afraid."

He patted Lin Xiao on the shoulder.

"Remember, fear isn't a bad thing. Fear makes you think more carefully and walk more steadily."

Lin Xiao looked thoughtful.

Lin Chen continued:

"Besides, you're not alone."

He opened his communications and pulled up a list.

"Arrogant Dragon, Morgana, Alpha, Balrog, and Zhang Hao—these five will stay behind to help you. As for the True Game Committee, the Observer also said they will provide all necessary support during the reconstruction of the Tenth Dimension."

"You have 30 quadrillion in funds, a complete reconstruction plan, and an entire team as your backing. What are you afraid of?"

Lin Xiao looked at the list and fell silent.

Three seconds later, he looked up, a light in his eyes.

"Senior, I understand."

Lin Chen nodded.

"Good that you understand."

He turned and walked toward the teleportation array.

After a few steps, he stopped again.

Without turning his head, he said:

"By the way, you are the Chairman of the Tenth Dimension Reconstruction Group. I am merely a consultant."

"In the future, whatever happens, you have the final say."

Lin Xiao was stunned.

"Senior, how can that be—"

Lin Chen interrupted him.

"Why not? You held on for three years; you saved this dimension's life. If the Chairman isn't you, then who?"

He looked back at Lin Xiao.

"Do a good job. Don't embarrass me."

The teleportation light flared up.

Lin Chen disappeared from the Tenth Dimension.

Lin Xiao stood in place, staring at the direction where the light had vanished for a long time.

Three seconds later, he smiled.

That smile was exactly the same as it was three years ago—young, stubborn, and with a hint of restlessness.

"Senior, I won't let you down."

He turned and looked at the reviving stars.

"Now, it's time to get to work."

The Ninth Dimension.

In front of Lin Chen's small house, Su Qingyu had been waiting for three days.

Three days ago, she watched Lin Chen step into the light gate. For three days, she sat in her rocking chair every day, looking at the sky, waiting for that light to shine again.

Zhang Hao, Arrogant Dragon, Morgana, and the others had gone to the Tenth Dimension and hadn't returned yet. She was all alone around the small house.

But she wasn't flustered.

She knew he would come back.

At dusk, a golden light suddenly lit up the sky.

The light landed in front of the house, transforming into a familiar figure.

Lin Chen.

Su Qingyu stood up and looked at him.

Lin Chen looked at her as well.

Three seconds later, he smiled.

"I'm back."

Su Qingyu walked over and stood before him.

"I know."

The two didn't speak, simply looking at each other quietly.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled over them, stretching their shadows very, very long.

In the distance, a few small birds hopped among the branches, letting out crisp chirps.

Everything was the same as it was three years ago.

But also different.

Three seconds later, Lin Chen spoke:

"Everything is arranged over in the Tenth Dimension. Lin Xiao stayed behind, and Arrogant Dragon and the others are helping him."

Su Qingyu nodded.

"When are you going to the Committee?"

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow.

"How did you know I was going?"

Su Qingyu looked at him.

"When have you ever been idle?"

Lin Chen laughed.

"In three days."

Su Qingyu nodded.

"Then I'll go with you."

Lin Chen shook his head.

"You can't go."

Su Qingyu was stunned.

"Why?"

Lin Chen looked at her.

"The situation at the Committee is still unknown. I'll go alone to scout it out. If there's a problem, it'll be easier for me to escape by myself."

Su Qingyu fell silent.

She knew Lin Chen was right.

Three seconds later, she nodded.

"Then be careful."

Lin Chen smiled.

"Don't worry. When have I ever had something happen to me?"

Su Qingyu didn't say anything, she just looked at him.

In that gaze, there was worry, trust, and indescribable emotions.

Lin Chen took her hand.

"I'll be back in three days."

Su Qingyu nodded.

The two stood side by side, watching the sun slowly set.

Three days later.

True Game Committee Headquarters.

Lin Chen stood before that massive building floating in the void, holding the golden invitation in his hand.

The doors slowly opened.

Behind the doors was a massive circular conference room. Seated around the room were representatives from three thousand dimensions—Dao Sovereigns from Cultivation Dimensions, Chief Scientists from Technological Dimensions, Archmagi from Magic Dimensions, Spokespersons for Chaos Dimensions, Core Consciousnesses from Data Dimensions...

Every single gaze fell upon Lin Chen.

The Observer sat in the primary seat with a smile on his face.

"Lin Chen, welcome."

Lin Chen walked in and stood in the center of the conference room.

He scanned the representatives before finally fixing his gaze on the Observer's face.

"I'm here. Speak, what do you want me to do?"

The Observer smiled.

"No rush. Have a seat first."

He pointed to a chair nearby.

That chair was larger than the others, and the words 'Permanent Director of the Tenth Dimension' were carved into its back.

Lin Chen sat down.

The Observer spoke:

"Everyone, you are all aware of Mr. Lin Chen's deeds. Void Erosion is a threat that all three thousand of our dimensions face together. Mr. Lin Chen's ability to clear it single-handedly has proven his strength."

"Now, I propose—to formally appoint Lin Chen as the Permanent Director of the Tenth Dimension, granting him a vote with the Committee's highest decision-making power."

The entire room went silent.

Three seconds later, someone raised their hand.

It was the Dao Sovereign of a Cultivation Dimension.

"I agree."

The Chief Scientist of a Technological Dimension raised a hand: "Agree."

The Archmagus of a Magic Dimension raised a hand: "Agree."

The Spokesperson for a Chaos Dimension raised a hand: "Agree."

The Core Consciousness of a Data Dimension raised a hand: "Agree."

...

All three thousand dimensions agreed.

Passed unanimously.

Lin Chen looked at those who had raised their hands and was silent for a second.

Then he smiled.

"Everyone, isn't this a bit too fast?"

The Observer shook his head.

"It's not fast. We have waited three million years for this day."

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow.

"Three million years?"

The Observer nodded.

"Three million years ago, the first Permanent Director of the Tenth Dimension disappeared. Since then, this position has remained vacant. Void Erosion began at that time."

He looked at Lin Chen.

"Now, you have filled it."

Lin Chen was silent.

Three seconds later, he asked:

"Who was the first Director?"

The Observer's expression became complex.

"Someone very similar to you."

Lin Chen narrowed his eyes.

"What do you mean?"

The Observer did not answer.

He simply raised his hand, and a beam of light shot from his palm, condensing into a phantom image before Lin Chen.

The phantom slowly took shape.

It was a man.

A man who looked seventy percent similar to Lin Chen.

The man looked at Lin Chen and smiled.

That smile was exactly the same as Lin Chen's.

"Hello, Lin Chen."

His voice was very faint, as if coming from a very distant place.

"I am the first Permanent Director of the Tenth Dimension."

"And also your—great-grandfather."