433: Another debt of love?

“You…”

Ye Xuan’s words left Ziwei Fairy stunned, tears silently streaming down her beautiful eyes.

She looked at Ye Xuan’s resolute departing back, as if seeing Tai Hao, who was equally cold and decisive, from back then.

“Is it a different… person? But this time, I clearly feel that you are still the same person.”

She murmured to herself, a complex and unreadable light flashing in her eyes.

Yue Xuan coldly glanced at her, then quickly followed Ye Xuan.

The two transformed into streaks of light, instantly traversing space and returning to the Celestial Vein Spirit Spring.

Inside the grotto, Tang Linglong and Huo Ling’er were nervously maintaining the barrier.

Upon seeing Ye Xuan return safely, both women simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief, their faces showing joy.

“Ye Xuan! Husband.”

Huo Ling’er was the first to rush forward, her nine-colored flames dancing joyfully.

“Are you alright? We felt a very terrifying fluctuation outside just now…”

Tang Linglong was slightly more restrained, but the concern in her eyes was undiminished: “How is the situation? Those awakened powerhouses…”

Tang Linglong paused, then continued, “Those powerhouses, we could feel their extremely powerful strength, are they okay?”

Tang Linglong and Huo Ling’er had been on edge ever since they felt the power of those powerhouses.

They wished they could leave immediately to help Ye Xuan.

However, they also knew that their strength, even if they went, would not be a match for the others.

Instead, they would become a burden to Ye Xuan, and if they were controlled, they would only cause more trouble, which is why they did not leave.

Before she finished speaking, both women simultaneously noticed the unusual expression on Yue Xuan behind Ye Xuan, as well as the subtle changes on Ye Xuan’s body.

That powerful and mysterious aura seemed even more profound, yet also more unfamiliar.

That power seemed to have traversed eons, making one involuntarily want to submit.

Ye Xuan smiled slightly, opening his arms to embrace both women simultaneously: “Don’t worry, it’s all resolved. Those ancient powerhouses won’t pose a threat for now; they might even become allies.”

The warm embrace reassured the two women, but Huo Ling’er still keenly sensed something, looking up at Ye Xuan: “You seem… a little different?”

Tang Linglong also gazed at him intently: “Did you gain more of Tai Hao’s memories?”

Ye Xuan sighed softly, briefly recounting his experiences in the three lives stone and his confrontation with the three powerhouses.

Upon hearing the truth of Tai Hao’s eons-long scheme, both women showed shock.

“So, those ancient powerhouses are actually all contingencies left by Tai Hao?”

Huo Ling’er clicked her tongue: “This is too…”

“Too calculating.”

Tang Linglong finished her sentence, a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.

“Even his own Reincarnation is part of the calculation. What kind of person is Tai Hao? This is too absolutely rational, and in his previous memories, Tai Hao didn’t seem like this kind of person.”

Ye Xuan gave a wry smile: “Perhaps it’s a choice made later. Tai Hao chose the ruthless Heavenly Dao, naturally prioritizing the greatest interests of the Human Race. He believed emotions would affect his judgment. Fortunately, I have now forged my own path and will not be entirely influenced by his schemes.”

“The Great Dao’s impartiality and the Heavenly Dao’s sentimentality are not mutually exclusive.”

Yue Xuan said faintly from the side: “But some influence has already been caused, such as the weeping Ziwei Fairy outside.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the grotto immediately became subtle.

Huo Ling’er narrowed her eyes: “Ziwei Fairy? Sounds like a woman’s name?”

Tang Linglong’s long sword hummed slightly: “Another love debt left by Tai Hao?”

Ye Xuan felt a headache coming on, helplessly glaring at Yue Xuan, who pretended not to see, turning her head to observe the Tree of Heavenly Dao.

“This is a long story. That Ziwei Fairy is a…”

Ye Xuan tried to explain, but was interrupted by Huo Ling’er.

“Then make it short!”

She put her hands on her hips, nine-colored flames swirling around her body.

“Another woman infatuated with Tai Hao?”

Although Tang Linglong didn’t speak, her eyes clearly expressed the same question.

Ye Xuan could only briefly explain Ziwei Fairy’s background, emphasizing that he had no connection with her.

After hearing the explanation, Huo Ling’er snorted coldly: “It better be! If I find out you have anything with her, never mind, even if there is something, it doesn’t matter, after all, aren’t there enough at home already!”

Huo Ling’er originally wanted to say something, but thinking of Ye Xuan’s wives and concubines in the Ye family, she didn’t say much more.

Ultimately, she wasn’t Tang Linglong, just a later woman, so feeling jealous was something Tang Linglong was more entitled to.

And Tang Linglong gently pressed Huo Ling’er’s hand. She understood Ye Xuan’s character and knew that not just any woman could cling to him. Ultimately, Ziwei Fairy’s current feelings for Ye Xuan were merely her feelings for Tai Hao.

Ye Xuan didn’t need this kind of emotion, just like the current Yue Xuan; as long as they saw Ye Xuan as Tai Hao for even one day, they could not have any outcome.

Tang Linglong softly said to Ye Xuan: “We believe you. It’s just… you have, after all, inherited Tai Hao’s memories and power, so it’s hard to guarantee you won’t be affected.”

Ye Xuan’s heart warmed, and he hugged the two women tighter: “Don’t worry, I am Ye Xuan, always the Ye Xuan you know.”

During this tender moment, the Tree of Heavenly Dao suddenly swayed gently, scattering specks of light.

Ye Xuan sensed something, his expression shifting: “The Heavenly Dao is warning, something has changed.”

He released the two women and walked to the Tree of Heavenly Dao, gently stroking its trunk. Immediately, countless pieces of information flooded his mind.

In the direction of the Immortal Hall, Ziwei Fairy was secretly conversing with several ancient powerhouses; Night Wu Shang’s figure appeared in a hidden place, his body entwined with eerie black Qi.

Clearly, Night Wu Shang also sensed the current strength of Ye Xuan.

If he didn’t do something soon, he would very likely perish completely.

What concerned Ye Xuan the most was that, through the Heavenly Dao’s perception, he detected an extremely subtle dark aura spreading across the Immortal Realm.

That aura was of the same origin as the Heavenly Demons, yet even more profound and terrifying.

“It seems the trouble has just begun.” Ye Xuan’s expression was solemn, “We must increase our strength as quickly as possible.”

He turned to look at the three women: “I need to go into seclusion for a period to completely fuse with the Heavenly Dao, and during this time, I entrust you to keep an eye on the Immortal Realm.”

Yue Xuan nodded: “Don’t worry, with me here, those ancient powerhouses won’t cause trouble.”

Huo Ling’er clenched her fist: “I will accelerate my Nirvana progress and recover my full power as soon as possible.”

Tang Linglong gently caressed her sword: “My Sword Intent has already had a Breakthrough after the Heavenly Dao’s baptism, and now needs time to consolidate.”

Ye Xuan nodded with satisfaction, then remembered something and took out two seven-colored runes from his embrace, handing them to Tang Linglong and Huo Ling’er: “These are Heavenly Dao runes. At critical moments, they can mobilize a portion of the Heavenly Dao’s power and also allow you to sense me.”

The two women carefully accepted the runes, feeling the immense power contained within them.