Enduring humiliation for three years, seizing the elixir, the treasure, and the holy maiden.

For a moment, Lin Zhiya couldn't tell whether she felt more relieved or a little bittersweet.

"so what."

Lin Zhiya turned her face away.

"Why is Su Zhenchuan saying these things to this Holy Maiden?"

"Because this is what's blocking your way."

Su Chen looked at her.

Although he felt that Lin Zhiya had no feelings for him.

But you can also sense that it's because of this stubbornness.

Most likely, they want to know their own secrets.

"You're afraid that Su has someone else in his heart, but you're too ashamed to admit it."

"If you try to break through to a higher realm while holding your breath, it's no wonder you'll suffer a qi deviation."

That's too blunt.

Lin Zhiya's face flushed bright red, and even her neck was tinged with a thin layer of red.

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

"This holy maiden is dignified..."

"Even a saintly woman is still a human being."

Su Chen interrupted her.

"The marriage was arranged by our sect, and I, Su, acknowledge it."

"I will not abandon those people in the lower realm either."

"I'm putting this out there; believe it or not, it's up to you."

Whether you feel good about it or not is up to you.

After saying that, Su Chen didn't say anything more and closed his eyes.

A gentle stream of spiritual energy flowed from his palm, connecting with Lin Zhiya's flickering protective aura and stabilizing her crumbling life force.

In the quiet room, only the occasional soft sound from the incense burner could be heard.

Lin Zhiya stared blankly at the man sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed.

He acknowledged that the marriage was forced upon him by his sect.

He wouldn't let go of the people in the lower realm either.

Not a single nice word was said.

It was precisely this lack of even a pleasant comment that loosened the knot in her heart that had been there for days.

That's it.

He has people he can't let go of.

Then I... don't need to hold onto this resentment anymore.

If this had happened a hundred years ago, the saintess would have casually uttered a sarcastic remark.

Not at all!

But now...

Breakthrough is still the priority.

It's really strange...

If one's Daoist mind is affected, it becomes very difficult to break through.

But just now, a surge of anger from himself caused his spiritual power to surge wildly.

That barrier was actually broken apart at that moment.

...

"I was worried that something might happen to you this time."

"Living in the same residence, we can't just stand by and watch our fellow Daoist go astray."

Su Chen spoke the words "Daoist companion" with utmost naturalness.

Lin Zhiya's ears burned even hotter, and she turned her face away without replying.

The pair of jade-like feet beneath her skirt curled up unconsciously.

Su Chen didn't point it out and turned to leave the quiet room.

"Su Chen".

Lin Zhiya suddenly called out to him.

Su Chen turned around.

"Regarding the boundary decree..."

Lin Zhiya paused, as if she had made a great decision.

"In the spirit world, I also know several like-minded people."

"Perhaps... I can be of some help."

Su Chen paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Then thank you very much, Holy Maiden."

...

The sound of the waterfalls below Yunfeng Cliff was more rapid than usual, probably due to the recent heavy rains in the mountains.

As they walked up the plank road, the female cultivators whispered among themselves, even more excitedly than before, when they saw Su Chen.

The news of Su Chen's triumphant return from the ancient battlefield had already spread throughout the entire sect.

In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he retrieves his natal spirit sword and also severs the arm of an old demon of the Demonic Path who has reached the Integration Stage.

Such a person is highly regarded by everyone in the Haori Sect.

On the stone table at Guanlan Terrace, there are two yellowed ancient scrolls.

Liu Yunhan waited before the desk, today wearing a moon-white Taoist robe with flowing clouds embroidered on the cuffs.

"It's true!"

Liu Yunhan raised her hand, gesturing for Su Chen to sit down.

"These two volumes are my most treasured possessions."

Su Chen's gaze fell on the two ancient scrolls.

"A fragment of a cultivation technique from the Space School."

Liu Yunhan tapped one of the volumes with her fingertip.

"There are only a handful of cultivation techniques in the spirit world that can complement the laws of space."

"I have treasured these two volumes for over a hundred years and have never shown them to anyone."

Su Chen didn't rush to pick it up.

"The elder is so generous."

"Su was somewhat afraid to accept it."

"What's there to be afraid of?"

Liu Yunhan's upturned eyes curved slightly at the corners.

"As I have said, if one becomes a Daoist partner with a true disciple and cultivates the Great Dao together, these things will naturally be shared."

The conversation circled back to the word "Daoist partner".

Su Chen picked up the tea and slowly blew on it.

This female cultivator was determined to make this happen.

The fragments of cultivation techniques are a real benefit, and she is also willing to pay attention to the ways of the realm.

For a mid-stage Nascent Soul elder to be willing to adopt such a posture.

The goal is nothing more than to break through to a higher realm through dual cultivation and to touch upon that sliver of the laws of space.

For Su Chen, it wasn't much of a loss.

However, this female cultivator's cold exterior and warm interior gave her an inexplicable air of wickedness.

The matter of forming a bond will have to be postponed.

"I appreciate the elder's kindness."

Su Chen put down his teacup.

"However, regarding the matter of a Daoist partner, my engagement with the Holy Maiden is not yet finalized."

"It would be unreasonable to conclude the matter at this point."

Liu Yunhan wasn't annoyed.

"I'm not in a hurry."

She gathered the flowing cloud pattern on her cuff.

"You can figure out the true teachings slowly."

"Let's first consult the true teachings regarding these two incomplete scrolls."

"Whether it succeeds or not, I will not urge you."

That's a well-said statement.

They first offered him the benefits, making it impossible for Su Chen to refuse.

Su Chen sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm.

Taking the incomplete scroll means owing someone a favor.

But he desperately wanted this incomplete scroll.

Once one cultivates the laws of space to the mid-stage of the Void Refinement realm, progress beyond that becomes extremely difficult without the guidance of a suitable cultivation method.

"Then I, Su, will accept your offer without hesitation."

Su Chen reached out and put the two ancient scrolls into his sleeve.

Liu Yunhan's brows relaxed, and she poured Su Chen half a cup of tea.

Barefoot on the stone surface of the Guanlan Terrace, a petal, blown by the wind, landed on the instep of my foot.

This time, she looked down and saw it, but didn't brush it away.

...

The spiritual lotus outside the cave had its petals scattered all over the ground by the aura of Lin Zhiya breaking through her cultivation realm.

The newly opened flower now exudes a sweet fragrance.

When Su Chen pushed open the door and entered, the scene in the side hall made him pause for a moment.

Lin Zhiya sat on the soft couch.

Lu Yao knelt on a prayer mat beside her, serving her tea.

Surprisingly, the two female cultivators did not come to blows.

"I'm back."

Lin Zhiya looked up, her tone much gentler than usual.

Having broken through to the next level, the saintess's arrogance was softened by an indescribable gentleness.

"Um."

Su Chen put aside the matter of the two tattered scrolls in his sleeve and found a place to sit down.

Lu Yao got up and served Su Chen another cup.

"My lord, there's news from the Demon Spirit Sect."

Lu Yao lowered her eyes and spoke in a very low voice.

Tell me about it.

"It came from Blood Fiend Child."

Lu Yao paused.

"Elder Hongfu used the incident of the old man with the withered bone losing his arm to suppress Lady Wangqing in the Demon Spirit Sect."

"Now those old devils in the sect no longer dare to provoke her easily."

"Elder Hongfu also said..."

Lu Yao glanced at Su Chen.

"Regarding the boundary decree..."

"I told you not to rush..."

"Recently, there have been many miscellaneous matters within the sect."

"Once this matter is settled, we'll make further plans."

Su Chen's finger circled halfway along the rim of the teacup.

Hong Fu has established herself firmly within the Demon Spirit Sect.

Then there was hope for those two boundary tokens.

Miscellaneous tasks?

Ha ha!

Su Chen's friendship with this Old Demon Hong Fu can be traced back to the mortal realm.

He naturally knew her quite well.

The Red-Robed Monk is no ordinary person.

...