She was none the wiser. At this moment, Lin Xiao's devotion was already rock-solid.
On the other side, Su Mei was also watching this scene, her phoenix eyes slightly narrowed.
This white-robed figure... it seems to be the one Junior Sister longed for back in the Red Heart Sword Prison on the 4th level, when she passed before those two statues!
My heavens, this person is actually Lin Xiao!?
Tsk tsk, Junior Sister, oh Junior Sister, you said you were destined to be free and unrestrained in this lifetime, and it truly is so.
However... *cough cough*... since I know his identity now, well, don't blame your Senior Sister for snatching him away!
As she thought this, her lush lips, smeared with bright lip gloss, curled up in a slight smile. A daring plan had already taken shape in her mind!
With Dream Fairyland completely obliterated by Xiao Hongling's palm, the four of them, instead of returning directly to the real world, appeared on the fifth floor of the Sword Tomb—at the top of the Tower of the Blue Sky Sword.
There, Lin Xiao met his two junior martial sisters, Chu Youwei and Guo Yourong, who had been deeply worried about him.
After a heartfelt reunion and embrace, Lin Xiao and Zhu Wanning faced everyone and recounted how they had been trapped in Dream Fairyland, and how they had practiced the Purple and Green Dual Swords to forge their Lifebound Spirit Swords.
Naturally, both of them deliberately omitted certain details during their narration. After spending three months together day and night, they had developed that much tacit understanding!
The disciples were deeply moved after hearing their tale, and their admiration for their Chief Senior Brother and Chief Senior Sister grew even greater!
Finally, with the help of Elder Mu, the Tower Guardian, all the disciples from the Four Branches present were able to forge their own Lifebound Spirit Swords!
Then, through the teleportation array at the top of the tower, they successfully exited the Sword Tomb Secret Realm!
Lin Xiao was also secretly pleased.
Thus, all the disciples participating in this trial, under his leadership, had emerged unscathed. Furthermore, their gains, whether in terms of mental state or material resources, were substantial!
The future of the Qinglan Sect's younger generation was very promising!
In the original story, that trash Ye Chen barely passed each trial with the help of the Elder Ring. Plus, to cultivate that savior image, he always waited until the last critical moment to act, causing the deaths of many junior disciples.
Now, not only have I snatched his opportunities, but I've also changed the fates of these people and preserved the new strength of Qinglan Mountain.
I wonder... when Yuanyi betrays us and the Eight Great Demon Sects besiege the mountain, will the outcome be different?
Never mind. There's still a whole month before the Blood Demon breaks its seal. With my Lifebound Immortal Sword in hand, and by continuing to fleece Ye Chen, I'm confident I can turn everything around!
At this thought, Lin Xiao felt a sense of clarity.
"Detected that all opportunities in the Qinglan Sect's Sword Tomb have been plundered by the Host!"
"You have indirectly suppressed the Son of Destiny, Ye Chen, causing his Luck Value to decrease by 600 points! (Target's Luck Color: Deep Purple → Light Purple!)"
"You have received the Destiny Big Villain reward: Seven Emotions Demon Desire Powder x1.
(Description: A supreme secret elixir refined by an Ascended Ancestor of the Hehuan Sect over a millennium. Considered a First Grade Immortal Pill. When used on an enemy of the opposite sex, it can cause subtle changes in their body. During Dual Cultivation, there is a certain probability of triggering 'Evil Fall,' awakening an astonishing second nature. After Dual Cultivation, both parties will receive a massive boost to their cultivation level!)"
Holy shit... what the hell is this thing?!
Seeing the entirely black pill emitting a sinister aura in his storage space, Lin Xiao frowned.
The previous Idle Antagonist System was always fleecing the Hehuan Sect for lewd materials, which was one thing!
After all, ever since I obtained this Destiny Villain System, the rewards have always been high-class items. How could something so improper be mixed in?
However... this thing might actually be useful.
According to the description, if a cultivation partner takes this during Dual Cultivation, both our cultivation levels will skyrocket. Right now, with a battle against the Demon Sect imminent, my Dharma Appearance Realm cultivation is definitely insufficient. Therefore, perhaps...
An immature idea suddenly sprang to Lin Xiao's mind.
Yes, I still haven't decided which lucky girl to use that Dual Cultivation Secret Book on—the one the Idle Antagonist System forced on me.
He instantly decided who to give it to!
「At the top of the Tower of the Blue Sky Sword.」
Xiao Hongling from two hundred years ago, and Lin Xiao of this generation... tsk tsk, two peerless, epochal geniuses, and they're even master and disciple...
If the Founding Ancestor were alive to witness today's events, he would surely be roaring with laughter.
The future of our Qinglan Sect is truly promising!
Elder Mu hummed a cheerful little tune.
Just as he thought all the disciples from the Five Branches had left the Secret Realm and he was preparing to close the teleportation array...
A young man in black attire walked over!
"Elder, please wait a moment!"
"Junior Ye Chen, a Direct Disciple of Martial Uncle Yuanyi from Tiandang Peak! Earlier, when an anomaly occurred in the Sword Tomb, to cover the retreat of my martial brothers, I single-handedly fought the Calamity Demon Dragon and finally managed to slay it! Unfortunately..."
"I was severely injured and got separated from everyone!"
"I implore Elder Mu to allow me to pass through the teleportation array and return to the real world!"
Ye Chen said with an air of righteousness.
What Ye Chen hadn't expected was for the old man before him to look at him with disgust and hawk a thick wad of phlegm right at him!
Caught completely off guard, his entire face was splattered with spit!
Ye Chen was boiling with rage!
When had he, Ye Wudi, ever suffered such an insult?!
Of course... that man surnamed Lin didn't count. In his plans, that man was already as good as bones in a tomb!
"Young whelp, you can't even be sincere as a person, yet you still dream of cultivating to immortality, eh?"