88: Chapter 88 Sword Sect's Heart Returns: Willing to Serve Young Master Xu as Supreme Respect

Sword Sect, Plaza.

When those one hundred imperial clan warships, laden with spoils and radiating terrifying pressure, reappeared above the Sword Sect, the entire Sword Sect erupted in excitement.

"He has returned! Young Master Xu has returned!"

"Good heavens! Look at the mountains of treasures piled on those warships! Did they empty out the entire Tianjian Holy Land?"

"Too powerful! In just half a day, they wiped out a Holy Land! Is this the strength of an imperial clan?"

All the Sword Sect Disciples looked with near-fanatical gazes at the figure standing at the prow of the ship, dressed in flowing white robes.

At this moment, Xu Chen's status in their hearts had surpassed that of all previous Ancestral Masters, becoming a true god!

"Welcome back, Young Master Xu!"

Jian Wuchen, leading a group of Elders, had been waiting at the plaza early on.

The moment Xu Chen landed, this Sect Master, usually so dignified, did not hesitate at all. He knelt on one knee, performing a grand salute that was only reserved for the Elders of the Sect.

"The entire Sword Sect welcomes Young Master Xu!"

Following his lead, the Elders behind him and the tens of thousands of Disciples in the plaza all knelt down in unison.

The sound surged like a tide, piercing the clouds.

"Oh? Sect Master Jian, what is this?"

Xu Chen raised an eyebrow. Instead of helping him up immediately, he looked at Jian Wuchen with a smile.

"I just went out for a hunt and brought back some local specialties, no need for such a grand salute, right?"

"No! Young Master Xu deserves it!"

Jian Wuchen raised his head, his eyes firm and burning with intensity.

"If not for Young Master Xu's intervention today, the Sword Sect would have likely been destroyed. This is a debt of gratitude for our very survival!"

"Furthermore..."

Jian Wuchen glanced at Ye Qingwu and Nangong Waner behind Xu Chen, took a deep breath, and seemed to have made a significant decision.

"After unanimous discussion by the Council of Elders, our Sword Sect is willing to submit and become a vassal force of the Changsheng Xu Family!"

"From now on, the Sword Sect will follow the Xu Family's lead in all matters! We wish to serve Young Master Xu as our... Grand Honorary Elder!"

"Grand Honorary Elder?"

Xu Chen stroked his chin; this title was rather interesting.

Although it was just an empty title, it meant that the Sword Sect force now completely belonged to the "Xu" family.

"Very well."

Xu Chen nodded, stepped forward, and personally helped Jian Wuchen up.

"Since we are all family now, I won't stand on ceremony."

"From today on, the affairs of the Sword Sect are the affairs of the Xu Family."

"Whoever dares to touch a single hair on the Sword Sect, I will make them understand what it means to 'punish them, no matter how far away they are.'"

These words were spoken with immense dominance, making everyone in the Sword Sect feel their blood boil.

With this promise, wouldn't they be able to walk sideways throughout the entire Central Region from now on?

"Thank you, Grand Honorary Elder!"

Jian Wuchen was so moved that tears streamed down his face.

"Oh, right."

Xu Chen suddenly remembered something, turned around, and pulled Ye Qingwu and Nangong Waner, who were behind him, to his side.

"Since we are already family, it is time to officially announce a few things."

With his left arm around his Master's plump, soft waist and his right hand holding his Disciple's delicate, boneless hand, he faced the tens of thousands of Sword Sect Disciples with a smug smile on his face.

"Let me introduce them to everyone."

"This is your beloved Grand Elder, Ye Qingwu."

"This is your admired Senior Sister, Nangong Waner."

"However, starting today, besides these two identities, they have another shared identity."

Xu Chen paused, and under the breathless gaze of the entire crowd, he announced loudly:

"That is, my, Xu Chen's, wives."

"Boom!"

Although there had already been plenty of rumors, when this moment truly arrived, the scene still erupted in chaos.

Master and Disciple... serving the same husband together?!

And he even admitted it publicly?!

This, this, this... this is too exciting!

"Congratulations to the Grand Honorary Elder! Congratulations to the Grand Honorary Elder!"

It was unclear who started it, but deafening cheers of blessing instantly erupted across the plaza.

"May the Grand Honorary Elder and both wives live together in harmony for a hundred years! May you have children soon!"

"The Grand Honorary Elder is mighty! Marrying two at once, a role model for us all!"

"Master-Disciple intimacy... ahem, well, the deep affection between Master and Disciple is truly moving!"

Listening to these chaotic blessings, Ye Qingwu was so embarrassed she buried her head in Xu Chen's chest, not daring to look up at anyone.

Even though she was a Saint, and even though she had mentally prepared herself, facing the eyes of tens of thousands of onlookers, she still felt her face burning.

"It's all your fault!"

She pinched Xu Chen's waist hard and complained in a low voice.

"How will I be able to show my face in the future?"

"What are you afraid of?"

Xu Chen lowered his head and kissed the top of her hair, looking completely indifferent.

"Master, you are so beautiful, who would dare say you are old?"

"Besides, if anyone dares to gossip, I'll have them go move bricks on the ruins of the Tianjian Holy Land."

Compared to her Master's shyness, Nangong Waner appeared much more composed.

After all, she had already set her heart on Xu Chen long ago, and being able to make their relationship public actually made her feel relieved.

"However..."

She glanced at her Master, who was still hiding in Xu Chen's embrace and looked even more shy than herself, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

It seems that in the days to come, this "sisterhood" is set in stone.

"And..."

Who will be the older sister and who will be the younger sister is not yet certain.

Night fell on Forgetting Love Peak.

The noisy celebrations did not extend here; Xu Chen had specifically set up a barrier to enjoy this rare tranquility.

Inside the Bedchamber, candlelight flickered.

Xu Chen sat on the edge of the bed, watching the two stunning beauties helping him tidy his clothes, his heart filled with satisfaction.

This trip to the Sword Sect not only wiped out a powerful enemy but also yielded countless treasures.

"Most importantly..."

Not only did he conquer the aloof Sword Sect Chief Disciple, but he also took in his top-tier Master along the way.

This is truly a monumental victory!

"Husband, what are you thinking about? You're smiling so... lecherously."

Nangong Waner walked over and poked Xu Chen's cheek with her finger.

"I was thinking..."

Xu Chen grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms.

"Shouldn't we start tonight's 'Cultivate'?"

"After all, you haven't fully refined that Tianjian Origin bead yet, and you need your husband to help you 'clear' your Meridians."

"Ah!"

Nangong Waner gasped, and before she could resist, she was pressed down by Xu Chen.

"Master... save me..."

She could only ask Ye Qingwu, who was beside her, for help.

"However."

Ye Qingwu just blushed, silently walked over, and blew out the candle.

"Then..."

She also crawled under the covers.

"Master... will come to help you as a Protector."

In the darkness, Xu Chen's smug laughter could be heard, along with the shy, coquettish reproaches of the two women.