After clearing the level, the fairies were reborn!

She won't tell Xu Ze.

She wouldn't tell him that her family was forcing her to return, she wouldn't tell him about the marriage she had vowed to refuse, she wouldn't tell him that this parting might be their last.

She didn't want to ruin these last moments.

She didn't want this only student she cared about to worry about her or take risks for her.

Actually, there's something Ding Wan is even less willing to admit.

That was her feelings for Xu Ze.

It has long since transcended the teacher-student relationship.

“Let’s go,” Ding Wan turned around and smiled at Xu Ze.

She smiled beautifully, but no one could see the lingering sadness deep in her eyes.

Like the last warm sun of winter, it is warm, but fleeting.

Xu Ze remained silent, but he had already made up his mind.

……

At the same time.

Not far away in the Southern Continent, the Qingqiu Fox Clan.

A small fox, enveloped in a ball of light and gentle power, slowly opened its eyes.

Bai Yuxi woke up.

Chapter 98 System Upgrade

Ding Wan is gone.

As a sword light pierced the sky and disappeared into the far north ice plains, Xu Ze was still standing there, the cold fragrance of her hair still lingering in his hand.

Her departure was sudden, perhaps because the constantly glowing communication jade slip in her hand ultimately disturbed her thoughts and mind.

Before saying goodbye to Xu Ze, she had countless words stuck in her throat, and even wanted to hug the young man in front of her.

But in the end, she just raised her hand and did nothing.

The hand hung there, its fingertips trembling slightly.

Then, slowly lower it.

"Take care," Ding Wan said, uttering the last two words.

The moment she finished speaking, she transformed into a streak of moonlight and disappeared into the horizon.

Xu Ze stood there, gazing in the direction she had left, motionless for a long time.

"elder brother……"

Just then, a cautious voice sounded from behind.

Mu Qinghe walked to Xu Ze's side and looked up at him.

The little girl's face was red from the cold, and her big eyes were filled with worry, along with some indescribable emotions.

"Senior Sword Immortal... seems to have something on her mind?" she asked tentatively, her voice soft.

There's nothing we can do; that woman who just left was simply too powerful!

Even in the Central Immortal Continent, he would be considered an absolute powerhouse.

Even Mu Qinghe would feel considerable pressure if he competed with her.

At least when facing that Fairy Qing Shuang, the little girl didn't have any such feelings.

But when facing Ding Wan, there is a strong sense of pressure.

She's almost as good as her mother... well, no, she's still a bit behind.

Xu Ze did not answer her question.

Instead, he was thinking calmly.

"I've said it myself, marriage is not a game, and there's no such thing as forced buying or selling in this world... so why force myself to do it?"

Xu Ze could glean a lot from Ding Wan's expression as she left.

She was absolutely unwilling to accept this marriage proposal.

But what unspeakable secret could there be?

She was unwilling to answer his questions and even intended to keep it from him.

This matter seems to be of great importance.

[Congratulations, Xu Ze, the sect leader's personal disciple.]

[You have passed the final trial. The Xuanling Sect is yours to inherit; rebuild its former glory.]

[System notification: All permissions within the ruins have been unlocked.]

Just as Xu Ze's thoughts were racing.

The ancient and mysterious voice, which sounded like an old radio, became crystal clear again.

As the tide of corpses receded, the Xuanling Ruins revealed their original appearance, grand and majestic, brimming with historical significance.

It is no longer buried in the ruins, but has reappeared in the world and seen the light of day again.

While Xu Ze was still in surprise, he suddenly found a light screen he had never seen before appearing in front of him.

[Integration successful]

The Ultimate Ghost Brain System v2.0

[Current Dungeon: Beiju Luzhou]

[Customs clearance progress: 30% (Phase 2)]

[Points: 2000]

[Available anchor points: 3]

[New feature is now available!]

[Click to view sect details]

……

"Oh? The system has been upgraded?"

"...Wait a minute! How did this thing get loaded into the system?!"

Xu Ze stared wide-eyed at the content displayed on the screen.

At first, he felt incredibly familiar with the ruins, the light screens, and the sounds.

Until now, when the countdown for each trial was measured in hours instead of in twelve-hour periods, he had suspected something was wrong!

But who would have thought that this thing is so deeply connected to the system?

"I might actually have a very deep connection with the Xuanling Sect and its founding ancestor, 'Hunyuan Tianzun'..."

In an instant, countless guesses popped into Xu Ze's mind.

Each one is more terrifying than the last when you think about it.

He dares not draw any conclusions as to what exactly happened tens of thousands of years ago.

However, the only certainty is that the future development of the Xuanling Sect will directly affect the progress of the Beiju Luzhou dungeon, and even the entire system's progress.

The 'Hall of Inheritance' feature is not yet unlocked. Please try recruiting one hundred disciples!

Xu Ze looked at the new features added to the system but couldn't figure them out.

This only gave him the title of "Sect Master of Xuanling," but it didn't help him in any other way!

"Does this mean I really have to go and hire people?"

"With such a huge commotion today, will the Xuanling Sect still be able to recruit disciples?!"

He remained skeptical.

In fact, Xu Ze underestimated the determination of cultivators in the cultivation world to become stronger.

Even the Demonic Sect has a large following, so the Xuanling Sect, with its reputation, has no problem recruiting people.

"Let's try it out when we get out."

"Let's find out what happened with the teacher first."

Just as Xu Ze gathered all his thoughts and shut down the system.

He opened his eyes.

before.

Mu Qinghe's delicate, porcelain-doll-like face was right in front of him.

"Brother, are you still thinking about your sword-wielding teacher? She's gone."

"Yes, I know... but she's one of the most important people to me."

Xu Ze wasn't stupid.

How could he not know what this little girl was thinking?

Sure enough, Mu Qinghe was visibly taken aback after hearing the second half of the sentence.

But she did not lose heart.

She wanted to say that as long as she worked hard, she would eventually become one of them!

Yes.

Mu Qinghe has given up on the idea of ​​becoming the 'only one'.

Although the prince consort of the Central Continent Dynasty would be beheaded for daring to have three wives and four concubines, at worst... she could just give up being a princess!

I was already incredibly bored being a princess. To be honest, being a princess for over ten years wasn't as interesting as spending a single day with my brother.