470: Chapter 470 No Regrets

Following Second Senior Brother had no future; Song Shulian decided to abandon the darkness for the light!

Second Senior Brother Yunhe was at the Peak Golden Core Realm, and his natal spirit beast Yun Xu was an Early Nascent Soul Demon Lord. He managed nearly half of the South Courtyard Academy Head's general affairs and had the background of the Crane Clan from the Beast Taming Sect's Main Mountain; his overall strength was extremely formidable.

In the beginning, Song Shulian thought that if Second Senior Brother wanted to deal with Liu Xuan, he should at least have some advantage.

But as he learned more and more about the situation, and after some recent events, he felt more and more that Liu Xuan was unfathomable. If Second Senior Brother insisted on being an enemy, he was likely looking for trouble.

A while ago, Second Senior Brother had planned several actions against Liu family members. Liu Xuan didn't even have to step in before they were suppressed by the Demon Lord Yue Chen and First Senior Sister An Yunmiao.

Even their Revered Master, True Lord Haoran, personally sent a message to reprimand him, sternly warning him not to let there be a next time, or he would have to Face the consequences.

"That damnable Second Senior Brother, trying to drag me down with him in this situation; he's simply not human!"

Song Shulian cursed in his heart. While controlling the Flying Boat toward the Star Academy, he pondered how to resolve the misunderstanding between himself and Junior Brother Liu Xuan.

It wouldn't be good to go directly to apologize. After all, he was Liu Xuan's Senior Brother; how much Face would he lose by apologizing?

Besides, what if Liu Xuan didn't accept it? Wouldn't he, a dignified student of the Gentlemans Academy, become a laughingstock?

"I heard that First Senior Sister, Third Senior Sister, and Liu Xuan are all on good terms. Perhaps I can ask them to help smooth things over."

"Rumor has it that Liu Xuan is as lecherous as can be and has no resistance to beauty, especially favoring young, innocent girls!"

Song Shulian's eyes lit up. "Female students of the Academy naturally carry a scholarly temperament. If I carefully select a few to bring along..."

The more he thought about it, the more he felt it could work. He immediately changed direction and flew north, planning to first scout for a few peerless female students from the Academy before heading to the Star Academy.

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Star Academy.

A grand Nascent Soul Formation ceremony was being prepared, and the ceremony was to be held at the Peach Blossom Palace.

Yun Yao had her Breakthrough in the Peach Blossom Palace, and the Nascent Soul Formation ceremony was also being held there; it was clearly telling everyone that Yun Yao was now protected by the Peach Blossom Demon Lord.

In this way, it perfectly explained why Yun Yao could make a Breakthrough so quickly.

"Young Miss, Yaoyao finally sees you!"

In the backyard of the Liu Manor at the Peach Blossom Palace, Yun Yao saw Yun Xian and ran over happily. Seeing Yun Xian's indifferent expression, she lowered her head guiltily. "I didn't mean to hide from Young Miss before."

"You did well!" Yun Xian had no intention of blaming Yun Yao. She pulled her close and looked her over carefully. After confirming that Yun Yao had indeed promoted to the Nascent Soul Realm, a slight smile finally appeared on her Face.

"Yaoyao, tell me honestly, how did you make the Breakthrough?" Yun Xian asked.

"This..." Yun Yao turned to look at Liu Xuan beside her, her small Face flushing a shade of crimson. "This... Husband won't allow me to say!"

"If he doesn't allow you to say it, you won't say it?" Yun Xian was so angry she almost couldn't maintain her cold and aloof image.

As Yun Yao's Revered Master, her own natal spirit beast was actually more obedient to someone else; Yun Xian couldn't remain calm despite her years of cultivation.

"Why must Third Senior Sister make things difficult for Yaoyao?" Liu Xuan stepped forward with a smile. "If Senior Sister wants to know something, I will tell you personally. It's just that the reasons are extremely complex and can't be explained in a short time. Let's talk about it slowly in the future."

Yun Xian locked eyes with Liu Xuan. "Rest assured, I, Yun Xian, keep my word. I can become your Dao Companion today."

After saying the words 'Dao Companion', Yun Xian's usually clear eyes flickered for a moment.

She Cultivated the Path of Ruthlessness technique, the 'Heart-Stilling Path of Ruthlessness'. This technique Cultivates a Nirvanic state of mind—no sorrow or joy, no anger or pity—using absolute logic to Cultivate the Divine Soul.

A technique that points directly to the Dao of the Divine Soul is one of the top techniques even in the entire Cultivation World.

The Path of Ruthlessness has two branches further up: the 'Supreme Scripture of Forgotten Emotions' and the 'Deathless Desire-Extinguishing Method'. These belong to the rare fifth-rank top-tier techniques and have clearly documented, complete Legacies.

However, very few people in the entire Cultivation World actually Cultivate the Path of Ruthlessness, and those who achieve success are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

For no other reason than it being too difficult; without talent, it's impossible even to start. Moreover, it's extremely easy to suffer a Qi Deviation in the early stages, and any slight negligence can turn one into a lunatic.

The 'Heartless Desire-Extinguishing Method' has another name: the 'Heartless Demon Transformation Great Art'. It is a Demonic Path technique in every sense.

Yun Xian was disciplined and self-controlled, always practicing toward the Supreme Forgotten Emotions, intending to enter the Supreme Forgotten Emotions Lineage of the Dao Court in the future.

But once she became a Dao Companion with Liu Xuan and began the Inner Demon Tribulation training, the consequences would be unpredictable.

In the Supreme Forgotten Emotions Lineage, the hardest part is the Inner Demon Tribulation. If one passes successfully, their cultivation Realm will greatly advance; if they fail, they will fall into the Demonic Path or their Divine Soul will collapse and they will die.

Most interestingly, whether it's the Righteous Path's Supreme Forgotten Emotions or the Demonic Path's Heartless Desire-Extinguishing, those with talent for the Path of Ruthlessness are fundamentally people with the most intense emotions; their entire life of cultivation is a struggle against themselves.

Snapping back to reality, Yun Xian suddenly smiled—a very brilliant smile. "Junior Brother, our wedding ceremony must be formal and grand. I also want you to announce our relationship to everyone. Is that acceptable?"

Liu Xuan was stunned!

When an ice beauty smiles, her temperament is worlds apart, possessing a beauty that touches the Soul.

"Senior Sister, you look much better when you smile!"

Yun Xian's smile stiffened, and she returned to her previous indifferent, distant, and cold appearance. "Don't change the subject! I'm asking if you agree?"

"I agree!" Liu Xuan nodded repeatedly. "Whatever Senior Sister commands is a small matter!"

Liu Xuan called for Lüluo and then called for Lu Ping, instructing them to organize the wedding on a grand scale and to make the news public.

The normal process for a wedding in the Cultivation World involves family members witnessing it, then visiting relatives and friends to inform them of the relationship; there is no legal protection.

Liu Xuan had many Concubines, and for many, even the wedding ceremony was skipped; they just had a status, and no one cared much.

Yun Xian's request was very simple and posed no difficulty for Liu Xuan.

Lüluo and Lu Ping were highly efficient, arranging everything that same night, and the wedding proceeded smoothly.

Liu Manor.

Bedroom.

Yun Xian had changed into a bright red wedding dress. Her Face was still cold, yet one could see a hint of nervousness and unease hidden beneath her calm expression.

"What is Senior Sister afraid of? I'll protect you from now on!" Liu Xuan sat down beside her and reached out a hand to interlock his fingers with hers.

Yun Xian turned to meet Liu Xuan's gaze and sighed. "I Cultivate the Path of Ruthlessness; you and I are destined not to last!"

"You are merely a pawn for my Inner Demon Tribulation training. Whether I succeed or not, you will be the one who gets hurt."

She turned her head away and said indifferently, "It's still not too late for you to regret it. I will find a way to slowly repay Yun Yao's kindness to you."

Liu Xuan was a bit dazed. What Inner Demon Tribulation? What getting hurt? What repaying?"

'I have nearly a thousand beauties in my Liu Manor harem; who in this world can hurt me?'

"A moment of the wedding night is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Senior Sister, don't overthink it. I, Liu Xuan, never regret what I do!"

Yun Xian's current appearance doubled her attractiveness. How could Liu Xuan care about regrets? His other hand also interlocked with hers, applying a bit of force to steady her body. Liu Xuan leaned in and whispered into her ear:

"In a moment, Senior Sister won't have the mind to think about these messy little things!"

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