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第四千二百一十章 虚惊一场

"Are you saying..."

Ice Spirit's brows furrowed slightly.

"You want to defeat the top cultivator of True Immortals? With too few people, it would be useless. It would just be like sending a lamb to the wolves. To have any chance of success, we need... "

"How?"

"We must pool all our strength into Lin Xuan."

"What?"

Ice Spirit's expression changed dramatically: "Then I'll be doing others' work. What difference does defeating Tian Xiang make if I become an ordinary mortal in the end?"

"Exactly,"

Even Li Yutong couldn't accept this.

After all, at their level, they placed immense value on power. Defeating Tian Xiang wouldn't mean much to them.

It was better to fight him directly and risk death than to lose their cultivation and become mere mortals.

"I have no problem with it."

However, a melodious voice suddenly entered his ears.

A graceful woman spoke up, supporting Arurora and Lin Xuan. For cultivators, losing power meant as good as death, but for the sake of those they loved, she was willing to make such sacrifices.

Love is a powerful force.

"I can do it too."

Nine Heavens Divine Maiden also voiced her support.

In the past, she had pledged her life to Xiuhua True Immortal. However, fate was fickle, and now that Lin Xuan was the reincarnation of Xiuhua, her feelings remained steadfast.

Even giving up her status as a True Immortal was acceptable.

Lin Xuan felt moved by this. Humans were not plants; who could remain unaffected? Especially given his connection to Ouyang Qinxin.

He began to accept this woman.

"I... I..."

But Little Butterfly's expression was conflicted. Although she and Lin Xuan weren't married, their bond had grown strong over the years. To sacrifice her cultivation for him felt wrong. She struggled with it.

There's something I need to say. The mobile game "A Hundred Refinements to Immortality" will be fully launched tomorrow, yes, that's right, tomorrow. Fantu will also play along, so welcome all fellow cultivators to explore the world of A Hundred Refinements with me!

Caught between her options, this girl was torn.

"I can do it too."

Chang'er’s support came as a timely relief but not unexpected.

The scene before them seemed like a test. This wasn't Lin Xuan's intention; he wouldn’t be so bored to make such a decision.

Then another melodious voice entered his ears.

"I am willing to do it too."

This must be... Cloud Fairy!

Lin Xuan turned in surprise. He and Qin Yan had a complicated history, with both love and hate. They met at Drifting Cloud Valley, long before Moon's time. They had even fought side by side once, the transmission talisman adding to their mystery. However, they were often apart, sometimes friends, sometimes enemies, making it hard for Lin Xuan to know how to approach Qin Yan.

Now, Qin Yan was unexpectedly willing to share her cultivation with him.

"What...?"

Lin Xuan turned around and saw Cloud Fairy's face flush slightly, revealing a hint of shyness.

Could this be...

"Never mind. If I don't agree, it would seem petty. As brothers, we should support each other. Besides, defeating Tian Xiang is worth it."

Just as Lin Xuan was taken aback by Qin Yan’s decision and moved by her gesture, Daling True Immortal spoke up.

Though he appeared carefree most of the time, in critical moments, his loyalty shone through. Although he hesitated over parting with his cultivation, he decided to do so.

Only Ice Spirit, Heavenly Witch Divine Maiden, and Li Yutong remained silent.

All three had furrowed brows.

While Arurora’s proposal seemed like a natural choice, they were still unwilling.

This was understandable; neither of them was Lin Xuan's dual-cultivation partner, nor did they share deep bonds. How could they just give up their hard-earned power?

"I am not willing."

Ice Spirit firmly stated.

"And I too. Rather than doing this, I would rather fight Tian Xiang to the death. Even if it means losing my life, it's better than living without power. After all, how long can one survive without power?"

Heavenly Witch Divine Maiden didn’t say much, but her stance was clear.

Li Yutong shook her head too.

The atmosphere grew tense; with their absence, the chances of defeating Tian Xiang would decrease significantly.

However, Arurora laughed: "Why are you so nervous? There's no need to worry. Cultivation is a long and winding road. This secret technique requires three precious treasures for success but is just a shortcut that won't last long—only a few days at most. The effects will fade."

"Fade?"

"Exactly," Arurora continued, "When the time comes, your husband will revert to his original form, and you'll regain your power without any real loss."

Arurora's voice echoed in their ears.

"Is this true?"

Ice Spirit and others became more anxious. Although they trusted Arurora not to lie, such a significant matter couldn't be taken lightly.

Words alone weren’t enough; what if Arurora was lying?

They had to be cautious!

Facing the doubts of the women, Arurora didn’t get angry but instead used her soul as a witness and made a solemn vow.

This finally dispelled their concerns.

"Since it's only temporary, there’s no problem."

Ice Spirit’s voice echoed. Initially, she was the most opposed, but now that Arurora had promised, she changed her mind.

Heavenly Witch Divine Maiden and Rain Fairy didn’t need to say anything more.

"How can we help?"

"This isn't urgent yet. First, your husband must learn the secret technique."

Arurora’s face lit up with a smile.

With everyone united, defeating Tian Xiang was still possible.

...

Lin Xuan had made his decision, but what about Tian Xiang?

This fellow was just as cunning.

Seeing that mysterious cocoon, he decided to target the 3000 World cultivators and make them his subordinates.

Originally, they doubted Tian Xiang’s promises, fearing a trap. But fate had indeed given them an unexpected opportunity since all True Immortals of the Celestial Realm were gone, leaving them with this chance. (To be continued)

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