Villain: After I died, all the heroines cried themselves to sleep.

"Tian'er, you've really had a tough time lately."

Inside the sect's main hall, Sect Master Xuan Hou smiled sweetly at Luo Tian.

"It's nothing, it's just what I should do."

Luo Tian felt the Empress's gentle care and shook his head with a smile.

"The sect has nurtured me, and now that I have broken through to the Void Refining Realm and reached the minimum standard to become an elder, it is time to repay the sect and do my part for it."

Cultivation stages are divided into Qi Refining, Foundation Building, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation, Void Refining, Body Integration, Mahayana, and Tribulation Transcending.

Starting from the Refining Void Realm, one is considered to have reached the level of a master or great expert.

The Mahayana realm is currently the highest realm in this world.

As for the Tribulation Transcending Realm, it is also known as the Emperor Realm.

No one has transcended the tribulation and become an emperor in the last ten thousand years.

Within the Xuantian Sect, there are only three people openly at the Mahayana stage: Empress Xuan, Palace Master Tian Shu, and Palace Master Kai Yang.

There are only ten people at the Integration Realm.

Therefore, even within the Xuan Tian Sect, those at the Void Refining Realm would be considered elders.

After stabilizing his cultivation level, Luo Tian took the initiative to approach Empress Xuan to help handle sect affairs.

For example, giving a sermon to disciples of a sect...

Or perhaps presiding over a sect competition...

There's also the inspection and maintenance of the sect's grand formation...

He even temporarily assumed the position of sect leader for a few days...

In any case, Luo Tian took care of all sorts of miscellaneous tasks, from sect elders to sect disciples, everyone received Luo Tian's help.

Almost everyone praised Luo Tian for doing everything himself.

Luo Tian's reputation within the sect is growing day by day.

Unparalleled for a time.

All of this is for the purpose of completing the mission and protecting the best Xuantian Sect.

"Moreover, compared to the sect leader who works day and night, what I have done is less than one-tenth of what he has done."

Luo Tian smiled and winked at Empress Xuan.

"The sect leader is busy with sect affairs every day and doesn't have a single close confidant by his side. I feel bad about this, so I thought I would help lighten the sect leader's burden."

"I'm willing to do anything to help the sect leader."

"You silly child..."

Empress Xuan was greatly pleased and couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke Luo Tian's cheek.

"Without realizing it, Tian'er, you've grown taller than me."

Empress Xuan gazed at Luo Tian affectionately and sighed.

However, she soon seemed to realize something, and a shadow fell over her face.

"Actually, I know that you're so engrossed in sect affairs because of Tianxuan, right?"

Empress Xuan lowered her hand and sighed softly.

It's no secret that Luo Tian Shenzi is fond of Tianxuan Shengnu.

The two have been inseparable since childhood, and Luo Tian has always been very caring towards the Holy Maiden Tianxuan.

However, as time went by, the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan became increasingly aloof, exuding an aura that kept people at a distance.

Only Luo Tian remained by Tianxuan Saintess's side throughout.

Never to be separated from.

Since the return of the Holy Maiden Tianxuan from the mountain a few days ago, there seems to be an additional layer of estrangement between the two who were already somewhat distant.

The relationship became even more awkward.

It is said that the Holy Maiden Tianxuan took a fancy to an unknown little cultivator during her recent descent from the mountain.

Despite Luo Tian's daily visits to the sect leader, he would still go to Tianxuan Palace to curry favor with the Tianxuan Saintess.

But the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan remained unmoved.

Many disciples discussed this matter in private.

It's not that I'm mocking Luo Tian for bringing shame upon himself.

Instead, she felt sorry for her senior brother who loved but could not have her.

Many junior sisters who admired Senior Brother Luo Tian wished they could join the fray and replace the Holy Maiden Tianxuan.

As the sect leader, Empress Xuan naturally knew this as well.

Seeing Luo Tian troubled by love and forced to distract himself by dealing with sect affairs, she felt quite distressed.

"Tian'er, take it easy. You and Tianxuan are destined to be together but not to stay together."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Tian was at a loss for words.

He is now completely devoted to his junior sister Tianxuan, and that cannot be denied.

But seeing Empress Xuan feeling sorry for him...

I felt guilty.

After much deliberation.

His feelings for Empress Xuan triumphed over his cold scheming.

Luo Tian smiled wryly and decided to tell the truth.

"Sect Master, you misunderstand. I decided to share the sect's affairs not for Tianxuan, but for you and for everyone in the sect."

"If that's the case, then why are you unwilling to accept the marriage alliance with the Holy Maiden of Yaochi?"

"..."

Of course it's because the system doesn't allow it!

Luo Tian inwardly grumbled.

Although the system has three main objectives, each main objective also has corresponding sub-objectives.

And one of them is—

[Objective: The Divine Son of Luo Tian remains steadfastly loyal to the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan and cannot accept the marriage alliance with the Holy Maiden of Yaochi.]

[Reward: Your rating as the ultimate simp for the Heavenly Maiden will be boosted, with a minimum of B.]

[Punishment: As the ultimate simp for the Heavenly Maiden, his rating is lowered, with a maximum of A.]

Luo Tian could only reply helplessly.

"I hope the sect leader will understand. I am devoted to Tianxuan. If I force her into a marriage with the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, I am afraid it will not bring her happiness, but will instead make her feel wronged."

This is not true.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi is a peerless beauty with extraordinary talent, and together with the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan, they are known as the Twin Immortals of the Mysterious Sect, attracting countless suitors.

Confined by her predetermined fate, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi was single-mindedly devoted to the Dao, showing no mercy even when facing the Heavenly Emperor Ye Chen.

"You won't even listen to me?"

"Only this matter can be declined by your disciple."

Luo Tian rarely defied Empress Xuan.

Even the Empress Xuan, whom you both respected and loved, could not shake your affection for the Holy Maiden Tianxuan.

[His reputation as the ultimate simp for the Heavenly Maiden has improved.]

You actually dared to taunt me face-to-face, system, you deserve to die!

Luo Tian gritted his teeth inwardly.

We can't talk like this anymore.

If we keep talking, things are about to explode.

Luo Tian decisively chose to change the subject.

"Sect Master, I have come here today because I heard that the Divine Ruins Secret Realm is about to open, so I would like to volunteer as a protector to lead the sect disciples to go there for training and to protect them."

According to the original plot, Luo Tian first appears in the Divine Ruins Secret Realm as the next major enemy of the male protagonist Ye Chen.

There, Luo Tian will witness the entanglement between Tianxuan Saintess and Ye Chen, and in anger, he will attack Ye Chen.

In the end, not only did he fail to defeat his opponent, he also lost face in front of everyone.

This created a feud between the two sides.

Of course, Luo Tian didn't intend to simply give it away for free this time.

He genuinely wanted to protect his fellow disciples.

In the storyline, the disciples of the Xuantian Sect are ambushed and wiped out, with only the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan escaping with Ye Chen's help.

"You want to protect Tianxuan? I'm afraid Tianxuan won't like that."

Empress Xuan shook her head.

Tianxuan Saintess was also on the list of disciples for this training.

Luo Tian's intentions were quite obvious.

"Sect Master, please trust your disciple!"

Luo Tian grasped the Empress's soft hand and gazed at her sincerely.

"It is true that I love Junior Sister Tianxuan, but my purpose in coming here is to protect my fellow junior brothers and sisters."

"Well……"

Empress Xuan was moved by Luo Tian's sincerity.

Her heart softened, and in the end, she couldn't refuse Luo Tian's request.

"In that case, Tian'er, you should go. Be careful in all matters, and I believe you will prioritize the overall situation."

"Thank you, Sect Master. This disciple will certainly fulfill my duties faithfully!"

Luo Tian was overjoyed and quickly bowed to Empress Xuan.

Empress Xuan couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle when she saw this.

His eyes and brows were full of doting affection.

"At this moment, she became obedient and well-behaved."

……

With the sect leader and empress's approval, it was only natural for Luo Tian to go to the Divine Ruins Secret Realm as a protector.

In the days that followed, Luo Tian began preparing for this trial...

Soon, a month later.

The Divine Ruins Secret Realm has opened.