Suddenly, the head that flew out shocked everyone present.

  When they turned back to look again, Xiao Lingchen had already sheathed the Phoenix Emperor Sword.

  In the True Martial Space for the past ten years, he spent five years battling those skeletal soldiers.

  His body was constantly nourished by the aura of slaughter.

  Even though he had been suppressing his cultivation to solidify his realm, he had now reached the peak of the ninth level of the Dao Palace Realm!

  Just one step away from the Breaking Illusions Realm!

  More importantly, compared to before, he was now stronger, and his sword strikes were more decisive and fierce!

  Elder Xinghe, a mere waste at the third level of the Breaking Illusions Realm, was naturally killed by Xiao Lingchen with a single sword strike!

  The elders of the various sects present were all silent, each shocked by Xiao Lingchen's methods.

  Only Elder Yunzhu, amidst his shock, was inwardly ecstatic!

  In just three months, Xiao Lingchen's strength had grown once again.

  With such talent, their Supreme Mystical Sect was bound to soar!!!

  At this moment, Elder Yunzhu had already made up his mind.

  Once they returned, he would find a time to establish Xiao Lingchen as the Holy Son.

  But for now, it was best to return first.

  Elder Yunzhu quickly led Xiao Lingchen back to the teleportation array, activated it, and transported the two back to the Supreme Mystical Sect.

  The high-ranking members and disciples of the Supreme Mystical Sect, who were confronting the Tianyan Sect, turned and left upon learning that Elder Yunzhu had already left with Xiao Lingchen.

  The Tianyan Sect, seeing this, was furious.

  And when they saw Elder Xinghe's corpse, they went completely mad!

  "Supreme Mystical Sect!"

  "Xiao Lingchen!"

  "Our Tianyan Sect will never coexist with you!!!"

  "Ah!!!"

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  On the other side.

  Elder Yunzhu had already returned to the Supreme Mystical Sect with Xiao Lingchen.

  The moment they stepped out of the teleportation array, Elder Yunzhu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

  "Luckily, we left quickly, otherwise there would have been a great battle today!"

  Xiao Lingchen said indifferently:

  "It doesn't matter, at worst, we'll just fight."

  "I'm confident I can slaughter those small fry."

  Xiao Lingchen wasn't being arrogant.

  His current strength was incomparable to before.

  As long as the strongest Sect Master of the Tianyan Sect, Duan Wushang, didn't come, he didn't care about anyone else.

  Elder Yunzhu glared at him:

  "You say it so lightly, do you know that the Tianyan Sect mobilized nearly half of their sect to kill you this time?"

  "Although Duan Wushang didn't come, the Danyang Pearl, a divine artifact, was brought!"

  "That's a Heaven Grade Divine Artifact! When activated, it releases a red light that increases the strength of those illuminated by it by thirty percent for three hours, and also releases a black light that decreases the strength of those illuminated by it by thirty percent for three hours!"

  "In such a situation of increase and decrease, how much chance do you think you have?"

  Hearing Elder Yunzhu's words, Xiao Lingchen's heart skipped a beat.

  He hadn't expected the Danyang Pearl to have such miraculous effects!

  Fortunately, Elder Yunzhu mentioned it in advance, so when they settle accounts with the Tianyan Sect later, they can be prepared!

  Elder Yunzhu waved his hand and said:

  "Alright, since we're back, let's not talk about that."

  "Let me ask you, did you gain any opportunities in the True Martial Space over these three months?"

  Xiao Lingchen nodded.

  "Of course."

  However, Elder Yunzhu didn't give Xiao Lingchen a chance to continue speaking and quickly said:

  "As long as you gained something, you don't need to tell me."

  "The opportunities in the True Martial Space are extremely precious and powerful."

  "Unless necessary, you don't have to tell anyone, because it might become your trump card."

  Xiao Lingchen nodded, feeling that Elder Yunzhu was like a caring elder, always thinking of him.

  Elder Yunzhu continued:

  "Alright, this matter is settled, you can go back now."

  "You've worked hard these three months, go back and rest well."

  "As for revenge, there's no need to rush, it's not too late to go after you've recuperated."

  "If the Tianyan Sect dares to come looking for trouble in the next few days, our Supreme Mystical Sect is not to be trifled with!"

  "Go on!"

  After bidding farewell to Elder Yunzhu, Xiao Lingchen was about to return to the Back Mountain.

  Unexpectedly, as soon as he reached the foot of the mountain, he was stopped by someone.

  Upon closer inspection, who else could it be but Ning Huanhuan?

  Today, Ning Huanhuan was wearing a white long dress with a goose-yellow sash around her waist.

  Her long hair hung down to her waist, and her fair skin looked even more translucent under the sunlight.

  It was unclear whether it was her attire today or Xiao Lingchen's illusion, but Ning Huanhuan seemed more voluptuous and curvaceous than before, with a touch of mature charm.

  Seeing Xiao Lingchen, Ning Huanhuan was furious, her eyes wide like saucers.

  She drew her sword and charged at Xiao Lingchen!

  But Xiao Lingchen easily blocked her.

  Xiao Lingchen said helplessly:

  "What are you doing?"

  Ning Huanhuan gritted her teeth, glaring at him:

  "Xiao Lingchen, you finally appeared! I thought you were dead!"

  "Do you know how long I've been looking for you?"

  "Why didn't you respond to my messages?"

  Xiao Lingchen sighed and explained:

  "I went to the True Martial Space for these three months, have you forgotten?"

  "I was the first place in the Sect Tournament."

  Ning Huanhuan said:

  "Do you need to tell me? Of course I know, I'm asking about before you went!"

  "After the tournament, the True Martial Space opened on the third day, during which I sent you countless messages, why didn't you respond to even one?"

  "Did you use me and then find me boring, so you abandoned me?"

  Xiao Lingchen immediately said:

  "I never said that!"

  "After the tournament, I was about to enter the True Martial Space, so I had to prepare."

  "That's why I didn't have time to reply to you."

  As he spoke, Xiao Lingchen flicked Ning Huanhuan's sword aside and pulled her into his arms.

  "What... what are you doing?"

  The sudden warm embrace made Ning Huanhuan panic, struggling to break free.

  Xiao Lingchen smirked:

  "After waiting for three months, haven't you missed me terribly?"

  Ning Huanhuan, both embarrassed and angry, pushed Xiao Lingchen away:

  "Who... who missed you!"

  "Don't talk nonsense!"

  Seeing this, Xiao Lingchen said playfully:

  "Is that so?"

  "Alright then, I was planning to make it up to you after I got back."

  "But since that's the case, never mind!"

  "I still need to report to my master, so I won't keep you."

  "Farewell."

  With that, Xiao Lingchen turned to leave.

  But in the next second, Ning Huanhuan pulled him back.

  "Don't go!"

  Ning Huanhuan's voice was as soft as a mosquito's:

  "Do you... really want to make it up to me?"

  Xiao Lingchen nodded noncommittally.

  Ning Huanhuan said:

  "Then you can't blame me!"

  "Hmph!"

  Pawread.