Chapter 234 Return to the World Alliance, Strong Individuals Gather

"What do you mean?"

The White Lotus Holy Master's beautiful eyes widened in confusion, unable to grasp Yan Chu's meaning.

"Exactly what it sounds like!"

Yan Chu chuckled and directly imprinted his Primordial Spirit mark onto the White Lotus Holy Master's pristine Primordial Spirit.

The White Lotus Holy Master did not resist.

As long as Yan Chu didn't tamper with her true spirit, the methods of the Holy Lotus Sect could handle the rest.

After placing the mark, Yan Chu released his grip.

The White Lotus Holy Master's Primordial Spirit transformed into a streak of light and flew back into her Physical Body.

Instantly, the overflowing power of her Divine Treasury ceased. All the acupoints in her body exerted an immense suction force, drawing back all the true essence that had just spilled out. The rosy hue returned to her fair and delicate face.

Swish!

Her previously tightly shut eyes opened.

Although her Primordial Spirit had returned to her Physical Body, the White Lotus Holy Master's aura remained extremely weak.

She had dissipated half of her Primordial Spirit power. It would take over a decade of effort to Cultivate it back.

Suddenly, her soft, tall figure stiffened.

Only now did she realize she was completely enveloped in Yan Chu's embrace, her face almost pressed against him, unable to ignore the man's heavy, masculine scent.

She seemed to suddenly understand what Yan Chu had meant by "control the Physical Body" earlier...

"Mmmph!!"

Before she could think further, her cherry lips were sealed by Yan Chu's.

"You—"

The White Lotus Holy Master's heart fluttered wildly. From the moment she embarked on the Cultivation path, became the White Lotus Saintess, to her current status as the White Lotus Holy Master, no one had ever dared to violate her like this. No one even had the right to come within thirty meters of her.

Yan Chu actually dared... He actually dared...

The White Lotus Holy Master wanted to resist, but the peculiar sensation emanating from her Primordial Spirit quickly dispelled that thought.

Two large hands held her slender waist. The White Lotus Holy Master closed her eyes, her fragrant tongue responding to Yan Chu's demands.

This is just a transaction...

Transactions always involve give and take...

The White Lotus Holy Master could only comfort herself this way.

The two plummeted straight down from the sky, landing on a snow-capped mountain peak below. The sky seemed to grow higher, the snow softer...

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Within the Ice Demon Sect at the Great Snow Ridge of the Eastern Extremity.

Everyone had gathered in the square before the Sect's main hall.

A full ten days had passed since Yan Chu and the White Lotus Holy Master departed.

During these ten days, no one dared to leave the Ice Demon Sect grounds.

All the Supreme Grandmaster experts present had been implanted with Yan Chu's Primordial Spirit marks, leaving them deeply worried.

If Yan Chu died at the hands of the White Lotus Holy Master, they would perish alongside him.

If the White Lotus Holy Master lost, they would still be subjected to Yan Chu's enslavement.

In short, neither outcome was favorable for them.

The best result, naturally, would be for Yan Chu to be captured alive by the White Lotus Holy Master.

However, everyone knew such a thing was highly unlikely.

Capturing a Celestial Being Expert alive is a hundred times more difficult than killing one.

Sect Master Wang stood before the Ice Demon Sect Disciples, his eyes occasionally glancing at the graceful, veiled figure in front of the main hall.

Over these days, he had finally figured out why Yan Chu had come.

Turns out it was for the Sect's Elder, Zhu Yushuang!

Zhu Yushuang was actually the sister of the woman before him, and she was connected to the Blade Demon Yan Chu.

Damn it!

If he had known about this earlier, he would have absolutely suppressed the news of Zhu Yushuang's imprisonment. It was the White Lotus Holy Master who arranged for it to be leaked, though she probably wasn't aware.

Now, because of this, so many of them were under Yan Chu's control.

Who could have imagined?

"He's here!"

Just then, a sudden exclamation interrupted Sect Master Wang's thoughts.

Everyone's hearts jolted, and they hurriedly looked into the distance.

Zhu Qingluan was the first to look up, her heart pounding with anxiety.

Yan Chu had been gone for so long without returning, keeping her restless with worry—both for Yan Chu and for their own precarious situation.

Surrounded by Devil Heads, if something happened to Yan Chu, the fate awaiting her and her sister would certainly be grim.

Moreover, Yan Chu's opponent this time was the White Lotus Holy Master.

According to the Wind Listening Pavilion's intelligence, this one was no weakling.

He had been gone for ten days now. A battle between Celestial Being Experts—who knew how much longer it would take to determine a victor?

Zhu Qingluan looked on nervously. Suddenly, a flicker of joy appeared in her gentle eyes behind the veil.

Although the figure was shrouded in a radiant light.

Being intimately familiar with Yan Chu, she recognized him immediately.

In contrast, the Demonic Path experts present all had their expressions change, looking dejected.

Even the White Lotus Holy Master was no match for Yan Chu?

Ding Yun, the Elder from the Nether Moon Palace, wore a conflicted expression.

It was actually Yan Chu who returned alive. If that was the case, then even the Palace Master might not be able to defeat him.

Sect Master Wang's face paled drastically, his eyes turning ashen.

Whoosh!

Like a gentle breeze, Yan Chu slowly descended onto the square before the main hall. He swept a cold gaze over everyone present and spoke in an unfriendly tone:

"What's this? Judging by your expressions, it seems you aren't welcoming me?"

The hearts of the many Demonic Path experts skipped a beat. They hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects.

"How could we dare!"

"Since we have pledged allegiance to Great Hero Yan as our master, we naturally advance and retreat with our master!"

"We always knew that White Lotus Holy Master was no match for our master. Now it's proven true!"

Poison Venerable Rong An even shouted loudly:

"Whoever dares to disobey our master, this old man's poison is not to be trifled with!"

Everyone's expressions changed again. The poison of this old monster was indeed not to be underestimated.

Of course, with Yan Chu present, no one dared to harbor any treacherous thoughts.

Playing mind games before a Celestial Being Expert was no different from a naked six-year-old child—there were no secrets.

Sect Master Wang from not long ago was a prime example.

Seeing everyone obediently bow their heads in submission, Yan Chu snorted coldly and withdrew his gaze.

These people were all rather untrustworthy. He would have to discipline them properly later.

"You're back!"

Seeing Yan Chu with her own eyes, Zhu Qingluan's anxious heart finally settled. She couldn't help but fly into Yan Chu's embrace.

Yan Chu, feeling calm and serene at the moment, gently patted Zhu Qingluan's slender shoulders and back, then led her into the main hall.

"Come, let's first undo the meridian-locking seal on your sister..."

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A thousand miles away from the Great Snow Ridge of the Eastern Extremity, the White Lotus Holy Master had changed into a new white ruqun dress.

Her original, finely crafted palace attire had been torn during her fierce battle with Yan Chu. This ruqun... she didn't know where Yan Chu had gotten it from.

Wearing it, she looked less imposing and more gentle.

They say women are made of water. That phrase didn't quite fit the White Lotus Holy Master from ten days ago, but for her now, it was extremely apt.

She herself hadn't realized it, but her face was now rosy, her eyes shimmering with a watery glow, filled with infinite tenderness.

This was purely a physiological reaction.

The White Lotus Holy Master's expression at this moment held an indescribable complexity.

This kind of experience was something the White Lotus Holy Master had never encountered before.

Such intense ferocity, even for her, left her body feeling limp and numb, almost devoid of strength.

"He clearly hasn't opened his Physical Body Divine Treasury, so why is he so... formidable?"

The White Lotus Holy Master was utterly perplexed.

A full ten days and ten nights!

Yan Chu's prowess in Realms beyond his blade technique had also greatly exceeded her expectations.

"Enough! I should return to the main Sect first and remove the mark from my Primordial Spirit."

The White Lotus Holy Master sighed softly.

Although she and Yan Chu now had an... intimate understanding of each other, she had no intention of being controlled by anyone.

The next time they met, they might very well have to clash again!

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Longhua Prefecture, Cangzhou Prefecture, ten thousand miles away from the Great Snow Ridge of the Eastern Extremity.

Seven days later, at the World Society headquarters.

Although the World Society was now the top force in Cangzhou Prefecture, aside from Yan Chu, it had no other Supreme Grandmaster overseeing it.

This was not only because the World Society was newly established and its reputation hadn't spread far, but also related to Cangzhou Prefecture's Cultivation environment.

Cangzhou Prefecture was once the Sima Family's private territory and was relatively resource-poor, so no major Sect forces were particularly interested in it.

Currently, within the World Society, including the recently Broken Through Song Xingwu, there were only six Great Grandmasters overseeing matters, their status only below Yan Chu and Leader Han Yunlu.

The other veterans who had followed Yan Chu earlier had made significant progress in their Cultivation under the ample supply of resources and Cultivation Techniques.

However, in just half a year, no matter how fast their progress, they couldn't grow into experts capable of standing on their own.

But today, a large group of people appeared outside the World Society.

The World Society's mountain-guarding Disciples saw from afar several figures approaching.

Looking over, each person exuded a terrifying aura, clearly not kind individuals, and seemed connected to the very heavens and earth.

As they approached, dark clouds gathered above, shifting towards them, weighing heavily on everyone's hearts.

"Quickly... go report to the Leader! The Protectors!!"

The mountain-guarding Elder, terrified, urgently ordered a Disciple to go report.

With Yan Chu not currently presiding over the World Society, facing so many terrifyingly powerful individuals could spell disaster.

"Wait! Elder, look, isn't that the Vice Leader?"

A Disciple suddenly pointed at one person in the crowd, rubbing his eyes.

The mountain-guarding Elder looked over, and his expression immediately turned joyous.

"It really is the Vice Leader! The Vice Leader has returned!"

"Quick, go report to the Leader and the Protectors!"

Yan Chu was the World Society's pillar. As long as he was there, everyone in the World Society felt utterly secure.

Ever since Yan Chu left the World Society a month ago, appearing in Tongzhou Prefecture to kill Awakening to emptiness, he hadn't returned.

Now, not only had he returned, but he had also brought back a large group of terrifyingly powerful experts.

Soon, Han Yunlu, Song Xingwu, Shi Lianhan, and others appeared at the World Society's mountain gate.

Looking at the several formidable figures behind Yan Chu, everyone felt a surge of fear.

But seeing everyone standing behind Yan Chu, seemingly not daring to breathe too loudly, they relaxed again.

These were probably more experts Yan Chu had subdued while away.

"Greetings, Young Master/Vice Leader!"

"Young Master, you've finally returned!"

Song Xingwu, Wang Ping, and other veterans of the World Society looked at him with both joy and reverence.

They didn't yet know Yan Chu was now a Celestial Being Expert, but his ranking as second on the Earth List alone was enough to intimidate all the villains of the Jianghu and make the World Society famous.

Those experts who had joined later finally got to see the legendary Blade Demon Yan Chu in person and couldn't contain their excitement.

"Husband Yan!"

Han Yunlu now completely disregarded the gazes of others and, in full view of everyone, threw herself into Yan Chu's arms.

She felt immensely grateful at this moment.

Fortunately, she had become Yan Chu's woman back then. All her current status and position were the result of that choice.

At this moment, Han Yunlu's heart was entirely tied to Yan Chu. She wanted to devote all her efforts to serving him.

Following behind Yan Chu were seven Supreme Grandmaster experts.

Aside from Ding Yun from the Nether Moon Palace, Black Fiend Heavenly King Bai Kun, Ghost Ruins Wanderer Luo Shengqiao, and Poison Venerable Rong An, there were also three Elders from the Ice Demon Sect.

As for the other members of the Ice Demon Sect, they remained at their mountain gate.

For now, Yan Chu had temporarily placed Zhu Yushuang in charge of the Ice Demon Sect, assisted by several Supreme Grandmaster-level Elders. They all bore Yan Chu's Primordial Spirit marks and could only obediently follow orders.

These seven Supreme Grandmasters were all famous experts on the Evil Path, their hands stained with countless lives. Now, they all wore strange smiles as they looked at the World Society members.

Without Yan Chu's suppression, these individuals would undoubtedly run rampant.

"Husband Yan, who are they?"

Han Yunlu, dressed in a blue palace gown, nestled in Yan Chu's embrace, appearing quite delicate and dependent.

Lately, after her Cultivation Breakthrough to the Sixth Realm and with careful grooming, she looked even younger than before, yet more alluring and charming.

During these past few days at the Ice Demon Sect, with Zhu Qingluan present, Yan Chu couldn't act too recklessly.

Now, seeing Han Yunlu's charming smile and enchanting demeanor, the fire that had subsided earlier began to stir again.

Sometimes, being with Han Yunlu felt more carefree.

Women like Su Zhirou, Shen Zuirong, and Zhu Qingluan, seeing him intimate with other women, might not say anything, but they would surely be unhappy inside. Yan Chu didn't want to hurt their feelings either.

So when with them, he tried to spend time with them individually as much as possible.

But Han Yunlu had no such concerns.

She was experienced and knew best how to capture Yan Chu's heart.

Often, she would not only exhaust herself serving Yan Chu but would also seek out other women of exceptional beauty and status to join them in their wild indulgences.

It had left Yan Chu with quite a taste for it.

This was also one of Han Yunlu's methods of vying for favor.

As for the simple girl Su Zhirou, let's not mention her. Even Shen Zuirong, who saw right through Han Yunlu, couldn't bring herself to do such things.

She was a peerless beauty on the beauties ranking list and had her own pride.

More often than not, it was Yan Chu who went to find her.

Held in Yan Chu's embrace, Han Yunlu clearly felt the change in his body. A blush of shyness touched her delicate face as she stood on tiptoe and whispered in Yan Chu's ear:

"Later, when we go back, I'll let you relax properly!"

"Recently, I've scouted out a few more. You'll definitely like them!"

"Ahem!"

Yan Chu cleared his throat lightly and declared righteously:

"What are you talking about? Am I that kind of person?"

Han Yunlu pouted her rosy lips slightly, thinking to herself:

"Aren't you?"

If you weren't, I wouldn't know how to keep your heart tied to me!

Noticing her expression, Yan Chu quickly changed the subject. With a wave of his hand, he addressed the people behind him:

"From today onward, you are the World Society's seven Grand Elders!"

"Now, introduce yourselves to Leader Han!"

Ding Yun and the others had been watching Yan Chu being intimate with the middle-aged beauty in his arms. Seeing him suddenly turn the topic to them, they quickly straightened up.

Rong An stepped forward first. His triangular eyes swept over the World Society members as he chuckled strangely:

"This old man is Rong An from Jiangzhou, known as Poison Venerable. Greetings to all!"

"Poison Venerable?!"

"He's the infamous Poison Venerable of the Evil Path?! The Devil Head who poisoned three Supreme Grandmasters to death in a single day?!"

The World Society members, looking at the disheveled-haired Rong An in his gaudy clothes, couldn't help but exclaim in shock, their expressions drastically changing.

"Heh heh heh!"

"That's right, it's this old man!"

Rong An chuckled weirdly, quite satisfied with their reaction.