frightfiction Chapter 2316
Chapter 2316
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xuan bowed and cupped his hands, about to express his gratitude, when the Holy Lord of Yaoguang gently supported his arm with his palm.
The Immortal King's palm emanated a warm, gentle immortal energy, seemingly soft yet carrying an undeniable force, and also concealing an elder's expectations for a younger generation.
"I ask for nothing more." The Holy Lord of Yao Guang gazed at Chen Xuan with utmost solemnity, his tone deep and unwavering.
"If we reach the frontier and war breaks out, you must take good care of Xueqi. She is the only outstanding disciple of our Yaoguang Holy Land in this generation. Her safety is more important than the fate of the Holy Land."
"Xueqi is my first Daoist partner. There is no need for you to remind me, senior. I will protect her with my life." Chen Xuan looked up and saw that this dignified Immortal King had lowered himself for his disciple, and his words were full of paternal love. He felt quite moved.
Even the Celestial King, high above all others, has such a vulnerable side that he cares about.
"Hahaha, good lad! I knew I hadn't misjudged you!" Upon hearing this, the tense expression of the Holy Lord Yao Guang instantly relaxed, and he burst into laughter, the sound of which rippled through the void. "That's refreshing!"
Before the laughter subsided, the Holy Lord Yaoguang flicked his finger, and a pale golden light enveloped Chen Xuan and Xia Jiuyou. With a slight movement, the three of them were teleported out of the teleportation array and arrived at a suspended platform shrouded in clouds and mist.
"Xueqi, quickly lead your celestial team out to see your master!" The divine sense transmission of the Holy Lord of Yaoguang pierced through the void, carrying the unique pressure of a Celestial King, yet it was not without gentleness.
In the short time it takes to breathe, fine ripples appeared in the void beside the platform, and a light blue figure stepped out from them like a fairy walking on water.
Lu Xueqi wore a light blue dress with ice crystal patterns embroidered on the hem. She exuded a clear and refreshing aura of water-based swordsmanship. Her black hair was tied up with a jade hairpin, and her beautiful face was full of surprise.
"Brother Chen Xuan!" Upon seeing the figure on the platform, Lu Xueqi could no longer care about her master and Xia Jiuyou beside her. Her eyes instantly shone like stars. Disregarding her manners, she rushed straight over and threw herself into Chen Xuan's arms. She wrapped her arms tightly around his waist and pressed her cheek against his chest, feeling the familiar heartbeat.
"Xueqi, I miss you so much." Chen Xuan tightened his arms, holding her tightly in his embrace, his voice so gentle it could melt water.
"I was worried about your safety during your tribulation, but I didn't dare to ask, afraid of disturbing your peace of mind." Lu Xueqi raised her head, her fingertips gently stroking Chen Xuan's cheek, carefully tracing his features, her eyes filled with affection, and finally a relieved smile bloomed on her lips.
"Now that you have successfully overcome your tribulation, a huge weight has been lifted from my heart. From now on, we can stay together forever and never be separated again."
"Ahem..." The Holy Lord of Yaoguang could no longer bear to watch their intimacy, which was so oblivious to others. He coughed twice, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness, which brought the two people, who were immersed in the joy of their reunion, back to reality.
Xia Jiuyou stood to the side and nodded slightly, her eyes filled with envy.
She was not Chen Xuan's publicly acknowledged Daoist partner, and given her entangled fate with Qiu Zixian, seeing Lu Xueqi so openly nestled in Chen Xuan's arms, he couldn't help but feel a little melancholy.
"Xueqi, you, as the celestial being, can lead the celestial army to leave with Chen Xuan," the Holy Lord Yaoguang said softly, withdrawing his gaze.
"Anyway, fifty years from now, the eight holy lands will also lead their armies to the Heartless Realm to gather. It's better to let you train with them in advance and practice your battle formations."
"Thank you for your kindness, Master!" Lu Xueqi quickly stepped back from Chen Xuan's embrace, straightened her skirt, and respectfully bowed to the Holy Lord of Yaoguang, a blush still lingering on her beautiful cheeks.
"Go, go." The Holy Lord of Yaoguang waved his hand, his eyes filled with a mixture of expectation and worry. "I hope that you will cultivate together and make breakthroughs in both your battle formations and cultivation levels."
Watching the three transform into three streaks of light and disappear into the horizon, the figure of the Holy Lord of Yao Guang slowly became ethereal, and he murmured softly:
"The war of destiny between the two great civilizations is far more brutal than you can imagine. Especially now that the Flame Dragon Realm is the main force at the pass, it is extremely dangerous... Xueqi, take care."