He turned around, his gaze sweeping over each of the half-immortals, his tone firm, "When you face the celestial maiden in the future, observe her actions and learn her habits. Look for her flaws during battle, even the tiniest."

"This road is long and will undoubtedly come at an unimaginable cost, but it is the only viable path now. We don't seek a single kill, but we will learn and improve in every encounter until, in the end, we find that one possible opportunity."

His words seemed to give everyone a glimmer of hope, and the eyes of the demigods began to flash with determination.

"Remember, no matter how powerful your opponent is, they are not invincible."

As soon as Leng Xuan finished speaking, the whole room was filled with an unspoken determination and tenacity.

At this moment, in Leng Xuan's gentle words, both the awe of the goddess and the uncertainty about the future were transformed into a deep determination, a determination to fight fate to the end.

But Leng Xuan knew very well in his heart that this was a road of no return.

But anyway, he had no choice.

In his subsequent speech, Leng Xuan made some strategic arrangements for the semi-immortals on the general direction.

As for more specific things, he could only adapt to the situation as Leng Xuan couldn't take care of everything.

So that’s Leng Xuan’s arrangement.

The demigods all went to prepare for the upcoming tough battle.

The spiritual energy in the room flowed slowly. As the half-immortals left one by one, the tense atmosphere in the air gradually dissipated, replaced by a solemn silence.

Sunar was not in a hurry to leave. Her figure looked particularly lonely in the mottled light and shadow.

She walked lightly forward to Leng Xuan's side, letting her emotions flow out at this moment.

She looked up, her eyes filled with mixed emotions, and then she said softly, "We will win, right?"

There was an air of uncertainty and anticipation in her words.

Leng Xuan turned around, his eyes gentle, as if they could penetrate all the haze.

He gently stroked Sunaer's cheek and smiled:

"Of course, we won't lose. After all, I promised you that we would ride on the face of the goddess. Then the whole world will be ours to indulge and do whatever we want."

His voice was firm, with unshakable conviction.

A smile appeared on the corner of Sunar's mouth. That smile was filled with trust in the future and deep affection for the man in front of her. She has always been like this, always consistent.

She gently placed a few kisses on Leng Xuan's lips.

This kiss seemed to imprint both his reluctance to leave and his desire for victory.

Her movements were gentle yet firm, and every contact with Leng Xuan's lips seemed to reaffirm the unspoken agreement between them.

"Then I'll go prepare it too."

She whispered, her voice filled with a hint of reluctance, but more of determination and courage.

There was a fighting spirit in Sunaer's eyes, but it was also mixed with reluctance to leave.

She knew that once she went to war with the goddess, everything would be out of her control.

Su Naer slowly retreated, each step seeming to leave a deep mark on the distance between her and Leng Xuan. Her figure gradually disappeared outside the door, leaving only the oath and Leng Xuan's figure echoing in the air.

Leng Xuan stood there, watching Su Naer leave, his heart filled with complicated emotions.

He knew that this battle was not only a test of strength, but also a test of will. Each of them would prepare in their own way for the glimmer of victory that might appear.

In the quiet room, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

When he opened his eyes again, there was no hesitation in them. He knew that each of them was an indispensable part of this battle, and he had to be their strong backing.

"It's time to complete the final fall." Leng Xuan showed a faint smile on his face, stretched first, and then walked in the direction where Gu Youke and others had left.

......

In the secret room prison prepared by Mu Xi.

The two sisters, Gu Xin and Gu Li, were tied to different stakes.

The atmosphere inside the secret room was thick and oppressive. Under the dim light, Gu Li and Gu Xin looked particularly disheveled. Their clothes were disheveled, with torn fabric dangling haphazardly from their bodies, revealing bruises and bloodstains.

Their hands were roughly tied to the stakes above, making them unable to move and leaving their bodies hanging helplessly.

Mu Xi and Gu Youke stood as still as statues in the shadows nearby, their expressions calm and almost indifferent. Only a glimmer in their eyes revealed their anticipation for what was about to happen.

Footsteps were heard at the door, and every step echoed clearly in this enclosed space. Leng Xuan slowly pushed the door open and walked in. His posture was calm, but his aura was enough to lower the temperature of the entire space.

Gu Youke stepped forward slightly, her smile as gentle as a spring breeze melting frost, yet dignified: "My dear, I'm ready. You can start the punishment at any time."

Leng Xuan nodded, and his deep eyes looked at the two sisters one by one. His gaze was sharp and calm.

Then, he slowly walked up to Gu Xun and Gu Li. Their helpless appearance formed a sharp contrast with his calmness, and they looked as pitiful as they could be.

Leng Xuan opened his lips slightly, his voice calm but still majestic: "Who will go first?"

There was no fluctuation in his voice, as if he was asking about a very ordinary matter.

Gu Xun bit his lower lip tightly. Although his body was weak, his eyes were full of sparks of resistance.

Gu Li closed her eyes tightly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

Seeing the two sisters' reactions, Mu Xi frowned and said with great dissatisfaction:

"The master is asking you a question. Which of you two will please the master first?"

489. Self-degradation

Gu Xun raised his head, his eyes firm and sad. "Let me do it. I ran away because I couldn't bear to see her fall, so I forced her to go with me. I was the one who caused all this."

Although her voice was weak, it revealed her determination not to let her sister suffer.

Gu Li opened her eyes upon hearing the sound and shook her head nervously, "No, I'm too willful, sister, it's all my fault, it has nothing to do with you, if you want to punish me, please punish me."

Her voice echoed in the secret room, revealing a desolate determination.

Their eyes met in the air, both filled with tears, yet full of determination.

Their voices began to clash, each wanting to take the blame for the other's worthless crime.

"Enough!" Leng Xuan's voice suddenly became cold, interrupting the quarrel between the two. "Since both of you are so insistent and neither of you is willing to give in, then let's go together."

The previous gentleness on his face was gone, replaced by a hint of coldness.

When Gu Li and Gu Xin heard this, they instantly became quiet.

They looked at each other, and the despair in their eyes became even stronger.

They knew that no matter how much they begged, they could not change the decision of the person in front of them.

Mu Xi and Gu Youke watched all this quietly from the side, without any sympathy, only the coldness of carrying out orders, their faces cold and ruthless.

Leng Xuan turned to Mu Xi and said, "Get ready."

His voice left no room for doubt, announcing the coming punishment.

Mu Xi nodded and began to busy herself in the secret room, preparing various tools.

Gu Youke stood quietly by the side, waiting for Leng Xuan's further instructions.

Gu Li and Gu Xun were no longer talking at this moment.

All that was left in their hearts was worry about each other and fear about the future.

In this enclosed space, the two sisters felt unprecedented loneliness and helplessness.

"Where are Xiaoyu and Xiaoyue?"

Leng Xuan asked Gu Youke.

"They..." Gu Youke thought for a moment and responded, "From what I saw, it seemed like they couldn't bear to come, so they didn't come."

Strictly speaking.

Gu Yinyu and Gu Yinyue are both experienced people.

They are very clear about the process of degeneration, and even more aware of the heart-wrenching pain.

It's not just physical madness, it's also complete spiritual depravity.

So they don't want to see such a thing happen, and it is understandable that they come here to do Cai Bu.

But it was impossible for Leng Xuan not to let them come for such a rare opportunity.

"Go call them over. It's such a good opportunity, how could they not be here?"

Gu Youke simply nodded slightly at Leng Xuan's command, and without further ado, she turned and briskly walked out of the secret room. Her steps were firm and graceful, just like the way she handled everything: neither hurried nor slow, yet efficient.

Soon, Gu Youke brought Gu Yinyu and Gu Yinyue back to the secret room.

The two sisters had a hint of worry on their faces, and they were obviously hesitant and worried in their hearts, but in the face of Leng Xuan's authority, they dared not disobey in any way.

The moment Gu Yinyu and Gu Yinyue stepped into the secret room, their eyes were immediately drawn to the two sisters tied to the stakes. A trace of fear flashed in their eyes, and their lips trembled slightly, but they still forced themselves to move closer.

"I'm sorry, auntie, I'm sorry, mom, we..."

Looking at their relatives tied to the stake, the two sisters' voices were trembling.

These are obviously two rebellious women.

She took the initiative to throw herself into Leng Xuan's arms, degenerated herself into depravity, and even helped outsiders to deal with her relatives.

But Gu Xun didn't blame them.

After all, it was she who failed to protect them.

If only she were stronger.

If she had not been sealed in the glacier at that time, but had been able to accompany them, perhaps she would not have become like this today.

After a brief silence.

Gu Xun's eyes were firm and calm, and her voice echoed in the secret room, steady and powerful:

"Leng Xuan, it's me you want. I'm the one who caused all this. They are innocent, please don't hurt them. Let them go, whether they fall or are disciplined, I am willing to bear all the punishments."

Leng Xuan's eyes wavered slightly, then he regained his indifference. "You think you are making sacrifices in exchange for their safety? This is nothing but self-deception."

Gu Yinyu and Gu Yinyue stood quietly aside, holding each other's cold fingertips tightly in their palms.

"please……"

Gu Li's voice was almost pleading, "They are my nieces, my sweethearts, please..."

"Enough!" Leng Xuan interrupted abruptly, "Gu Xun, your decision has already caused enough chaos. Now, what I need is order and obedience, not sacrifice. Your sacrifice means nothing to me."

"I don't think you need to tell me what to do next. If you let me do it myself, then I'll let them do it for you. Do you understand?"

talking.

Leng Xuan walked up to Gu Xun and looked down into her eyes. "All the chaos will end tonight. After today, you will be reborn and become a brand new person. By then, you will hate the way you are now."

Mu Xi acted quickly and untied the chains that bound Gu Xun. Leng Xuan took a few steps back and sat on the iron bed in the corner of the secret room, observing everything that was about to happen with a cold gaze.

Gu Xin slowly straightened up, her movements somewhat stiff. The ropes left scars on her skin. Her clothes were disheveled and tattered, and her skin was covered with bruises and scratches, testament to the suffering she had endured. Gu Xin raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears, but behind the pain and humiliation, a stubborn glint remained.

Every breath she took seemed to reveal her inner torment, but her eyes remained firm, and she never bowed to fate. Gu Xun stood tremblingly, taking a deep breath, as if gathering her final strength for the next move.

Leng Xuan lay quietly on the iron bed, his posture relaxed, his hands resting on the headrest behind him. His eyes held no emotion, as if he were waiting for a performance that had already been preordained. The coldness of the iron bed contrasted with the chill in his eyes, plunging the entire secret room into a chilling silence.

Gu Xun walked towards Leng Xuan with heavy steps, each step like walking through deep water, heavy and difficult. Her eyes never left Leng Xuan. Although she knew the humiliation she was about to face, she had only one thought in her mind: to protect her family, even at the cost of her soul and dignity.

"Why not hurry up?"

Leng Xuan's voice was calm, and he was intimidating without being angry.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xun took a deep breath, slowly knelt in front of Leng Xuan, and stretched out his white hands to Leng Xuan.

490. Gu Yinyue’s On-the-Spot Teaching

Gu Xun's hand trembled as he approached Leng Xuan's body.

When her fingers touched his skin, a noticeable stiffness came over her.

Her movements were not instinctively gentle, but rather mechanical and forced, like a toddler trying to imitate an adult's steps, clumsy and unnatural. Her eyes were confused, obviously lacking experience in this matter, or even blank.

She tried to mimic gestures she might have seen elsewhere, but each movement seemed too calculated, lacking fluidity and emotional investment.

The arms moved too quickly, the touches too hesitantly, and even the simplest teasing seemed awkward.

There was no temptation in Gu Xun's actions, only reluctance and embarrassment.

Leng Xuan's brows began to furrow, and his impatience almost immediately showed on his face. He grabbed Gu Xin's wrist and stopped her movements.

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