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"Never mind, we have plenty of time. With your talent, you will surely catch up to me one day."

Lin Xuan sighed, saying words that he himself did not entirely believe, but it was a kind lie. After all, his wife's mood was low, and he should at least try to comfort her.

"Alright, I was just teasing," said Ouyang Qinxin.

How could she not know that Lin Xuan had good intentions? Actually, the pursuit of cultivation meant very little to her. As long as she remained by her husband's side forever, she felt content.

Previously, she had pursued immortality on the path of cultivation, but now that she was married, her mindset had changed. She only wished to be with him for eternity, not aspiring after immortals.

"Ahem..."

The two were lost in their affection when the silver-eyed maiden beside them could no longer bear to watch. She gently coughed, and Lin Xuan and Ouyang Qinxin paused. They quickly realized that they should not be talking about such matters here, as several disciples could still be seen fighting the remaining域外天魔.

Moreover, a few apprentices were watching from nearby.

Seeing Lin Xuan turn his head, the girls hastily put on serious expressions and bowed to him: "Disciples bowing to Master."

"Indeed. You all did well; you are very brave. Let's return to the main hall first," said Lin Xuan, scratching his nose and putting aside his embarrassment. He adopted a stern teacher-like demeanor.

"Yes, Master," they replied in unison.

The girls had no objections, so everyone used their light travel techniques to head towards the distant battle.

Although not all域外天魔 were defeated, those left behind were easy targets for the many disciples. They easily cleared them one by one.

Such minor matters did not require his attention as a Supreme Elder.

...

Soon, they returned to a grand building.

Though Cloud Concealment Sect had suffered a major defeat, Lin Xuan's swift return meant that only the outer regions were affected, and the core of the sect remained intact. Everything was in order.

However, most of the remaining cultivators there were weak and anxiously awaited news. Hence, they cheered upon seeing Lin Xuan and his companions return.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Xuan and company comforted them briefly before entering the grand hall.

They took their seats at the main position, where attendants served them wine and fruit: "Junior Brother Lin, this time, it was all thanks to you. Otherwise, our sect's main hall would be in chaos..."

The silver-eyed maiden bowed to Lin Xuan and thanked him earnestly.

Lin Xuan hurriedly raised his hand to stop her: "Senior Sister, please rise. You are saying too much. As a cultivator of Cloud Concealment Sect, it is my duty to contribute to the sect. There's no need for gratitude."

"No, I truly mean it," said Senior Sister. "Without Junior Brother Lin, how could our sect have achieved such success? Here, there is something I wish to request."

"Senior Sister, please speak your mind."

"Now that you are the leader of the Immortal Alliance, it would be inappropriate for me to remain as the Supreme Elder of Cloud Concealment Sect. Therefore..."

Seeing Lin Xuan about to speak, the silver-eyed maiden waved her hand: "Junior Brother, let me finish. I understand that you do not enjoy handling sect affairs, but this title is merely a formality. If you are unwilling, I can take over these duties; however, it would be improper without your name."

Lin Xuan sighed. Senior Sister had made her point clearly. Pushing further would be unreasonable.

It was just a title after all; why make things difficult for her?

"Alright, if Senior Sister has said so, then this junior brother can only comply," Lin Xuan nodded reluctantly.

"That's wonderful. I will announce it to the entire sect shortly. From now on, Junior Brother is Cloud Concealment Sect's Supreme Elder."

The silver-eyed maiden was overjoyed. She had expected more persuasion from Lin Xuan but found his agreement unexpected and pleasing.

With her goal achieved, she began chatting with him about his experiences at the Immortal Alliance Conference.

Ouyang Qinxin's expression mirrored his. Women are naturally curious.

Lin Xuan did not hide anything, speaking freely.

The girls listened intently; their journey to Eastern Prosperity Kingdom was indeed an exciting experience.

After a brief chat, Lin Xuan excused himself and returned with Ouyang Qinxin to the cave dwelling.

Warmth and the novelty of being apart for some time brought them joy.

Over the next few days, Lin Xuan enjoyed his leisure. Although he had become the leader of the Immortal Alliance, fighting域外天魔 was not a quick process.

Time would be needed to prepare for reclaiming lost territories. Yet, despite this respite, Lin Xuan did not find it as enjoyable as expected. Cloud Concealment Sect was now safe, but where was Yue'er?

Recalling his hundred-year delay while pursuing the precious snake and entering a mysterious space, he found her absence disconcerting.

The world had changed since then; she could be in danger. With Yue'er's current strength and Butterfly by her side, it should not be difficult for her to break through the void to Dragon Realm. Yet, after so much time, there was still no news from her.

This was indeed strange.

The only explanation was that she had encountered trouble.

Lin Xuan wished he could fly to Yue'er's side but did not know where his beloved wife was.

The spirit realm was vast with numerous interfaces. Even if he had the ability to traverse everything, finding her would be impossible.

Waiting seemed to be the only option, though it was a difficult one. Describing it as an ordeal might be accurate, yet what else could he do?

He could only hope for good fortune.

Fortunately, his strength and close relationship with Yue'er meant that if anything happened to her, he would feel it in his heart.

Still, this did not bring him peace. How could he find her?

This question left Lin Xuan scratching his head. It was like a skilled cook struggling without ingredients.

The only choice seemed to be patient waiting.

A dozen days later, an unexpected guest arrived at Cloud Concealment Sect.

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