140: Welcome back in triumph, Sword Ancestor Lingxiao!

A long silence ensued.

Grand Elder Xuan Qing, who hadn't spoken, finally broke the silence.

"Since Sect Master Bai helped Su Yang and became his Dao Companion, our Profound Heaven Dao Sect should provide Sect Master Bai with an opportunity to Cultivate together with Su Yang."

"Please rest assured, Sect Master Bai, if you are willing to stay, we will never let anyone harm you, including ourselves."

"You can stay in the Profound Heaven Dao Sect and Cultivate peacefully alongside Su Yang."

Grand Elder Xuan Qing's words had already shown his attitude.

Although Grand Elders Xuan Yan and Xuan Jian were greatly surprised, Grand Elder Xuan Qing was the most astute of the three and had the broadest perspective, acting as their spokesperson. Since he said so, there must be a reason. Grand Elders Xuan Yan and Xuan Jian also spoke up to express their stance.

"Although you are the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect, you helped Su Yang and became his woman. We naturally won't do anything to you. Just stay in the Profound Heaven Dao Sect with peace of mind."

"Yes, stay here with peace of mind."

Su Yang also said, "You can finally rest assured, right?"

Bai Lingxi: ...Her originally wavering heart was finally put at ease after hearing the attitudes of Grand Elders Xuan Qing, Xuan Yan, and Xuan Jian.

No matter what, she wanted to convert Su Yang and bring him back to be the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect.

Only by staying by his side now would she have the chance to fulfill this wish.

Bai Lingxi was not indecisive and immediately said, "Since that's the case, I will stay and Cultivate with Su Yang."

She didn't quite believe what Grand Elders Xuan Qing, Xuan Yan, and Xuan Jian said.

But she was willing to believe that Su Yang would not harm her.

As a Sect Master, she shouldn't be so emotional, but she was not just a Sect Master; she was also Su Yang's woman. She chose to believe that Su Yang brought her back not to harm her.

Su Yang said, "Since that's the case, let's go! I'll take you back to my Immortal Cave to Cultivate properly! And introduce two people to you!"

Finally, he had managed to keep her. Su Yang laughed heartily.

Grand Elder Xuan Qing said, "Sect Master Bai is, after all, the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect. Ordinary Disciples don't recognize her, but many high-ranking members of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect do. To avoid unnecessary trouble, it's best not to enter directly through the Profound Heaven Dao Sect's mountain gate."

Grand Elder Xuan Yan continued, "And more importantly, the Sect Masters of the other Seven Great Sects are also currently at the Profound Heaven Dao Sect discussing how to resist the Demonic Path. If you openly bring the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect into the Profound Heaven Dao Sect now, the impact will definitely not be good."

He said, glancing at Bai Lingxi.

Bai Lingxi pretended not to hear.

Su Yang asked curiously, "Didn't we just work together at the Tiangong Pavilion to deal with the Hehuan Sect's branch in Chen Kingdom? Why are we teaming up against the Demonic Path again? Did the Ten Thousand Souls Hall come for revenge?"

After Su Yang finished speaking, he also glanced at Bai Lingxi.

Bai Lingxi could only pretend not to hear.

What else could she do?

Grand Elder Xuan Jian said, "This time they came to the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, it's not really to fight the Demonic Path. That's just an excuse. Their real purpose in coming to the Profound Heaven Dao Sect this time, to put it plainly, is to watch a show."

"Not long after you left the Tiangong Pavilion, rumors spread that you failed to Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage and had already perished. At that time, the only person who knew you were going to Breakthrough was Su Yulan, so she must have spread this news."

"A month ago, the Seven Great Sects gathered at the Profound Heaven Dao Sect under the pretext of eradicating the Demonic Path, just to see if you were present. They repeatedly tried to invite you to meet with them. Although that boy Wen Yuheng refused their requests on the grounds that you were Cultivating, this action only made them believe more and more that you really failed your Breakthrough and perished."

"Now that you have finally returned safely and successfully Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage, let them see!"

Grand Elder Xuan Jian was so excited that he wanted to give Su Yang a big hug.

For the past year, they had been worrying about Su Yang every day, so anxious that they had little desire to Cultivate.

Now that he had successfully passed the trials of the Yellow Springs Desert and the Heavenly Extreme Cold Spring, successfully Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage, and returned triumphantly, he should let those little rascals from the Seven Great Sects see what a true powerhouse looks like!

Damn it!

Just because they usually don't meddle in Sect affairs doesn't mean they can't get angry when others bully them!

Revered Master, let's get them!

Su Yang smiled, seeing him become more and more indignant as he spoke.

As he smiled, his expression darkened. "It seems that Sect Master Su of the Immortal Shadow Sect not only wants to seal my Cultivation but also hopes that I die in the Yellow Springs Desert, die in the Heavenly Extreme Cold Spring! And yes, I suppose it's not just her; all the other Sects probably hope that something unfortunate happens to me, so they can have a chance to contend with the Profound Heaven Dao Sect."

"Because you are too strong, Revered Master."

Gu Yue said casually.

Even she could see that Su Yang's existence broke a certain balance among the Eight Great Sects. Except for the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, everyone wanted Su Yang to die as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, they miscalculated.

My Revered Master, he is very strong!

Gu Yue smiled charmingly and said to Su Yang, "In that case, I will take this little girl to the Immortal Cave to wait for Revered Master to return. Revered Master, go and catch up with them properly."

Su Yang nodded.

Gu Yue led Bai Lingxi, bypassing the Profound Heaven Dao Sect's mountain gate, and returned to the Immortal Cave from the other side.

Su Yang looked at the distant Profound Heaven Dao Sect, his expression enigmatic, with a hint of a sneer, disdain, and a touch of playfulness.

"They all wish for my death, so I must live even better."

"If I die, who will appreciate their wonderful expressions!"

"Let's go!"

"Since the Eight Great Sects are gathered again, I might as well tell them to their faces that I'm back!!!"

With a cry of "I'm back," his Aura erupted, and even experts like Grand Elders Xuan Qing, Xuan Yan, and Xuan Jian felt a strong, innate sense of deterrence.

This feeling did not come from Su Yang's own strength but from something internal that they couldn't quite articulate.

This peculiar feeling made them even more convinced that their Revered Master was a Reincarnated Great Power from ancient times.

Grand Elder Xuan Qing said, "Just now, there were outsiders present, and this Disciple was unable to greet Revered Master immediately. Please forgive this Disciple!"

He said, bowing respectfully.

Grand Elders Xuan Yan and Xuan Jian also respectfully came before Su Yang and bowed.

At the same time, they said in unison, "Disciple Xuan Qing, Disciple Xuan Yan, Disciple Xuan Jian, congratulate Revered Master on Breakthrough the Bottleneck, advancing further in Cultivation, and welcome Revered Master's triumphant return!"

Grand Elder Xuan Qing said, taking out Su Yang's Storage Pouch and returning it to him.

Su Yang took the Storage Pouch.

He said, "Enough with the flattery. Come back with me and show yourselves to those who wished for my death!"

"Yes!"

Grand Elder Xuan Qing led the way, with Grand Elders Xuan Yan and Xuan Jian acting as Protectors on either side, escorting Su Yang as they flew back to the Profound Heaven Dao Sect.

Profound Heaven Dao Sect.

The Disciples were Cultivating.

Suddenly, seeing someone pass through the mountain-protecting formation and fly rapidly towards the mountain gate, they all subconsciously looked.

Anyone who could pass without triggering any reaction from the mountain-protecting formation must be from the Profound Heaven Dao Sect itself. They all thought someone had returned from outside, and indeed, someone had returned from outside.

"Isn't that Lingxiao Sword Ancestor?"

"Holy crap, it really is him!!!"

"Didn't everyone say Lingxiao Sword Ancestor had perished? How could..."

"Get lost, you idiot! They said it so confidently, and you actually believe it! Lingxiao Sword Ancestor is the master of the divine sword; how could he die so easily!"

"Holy crap! Look, Lingxiao Sword Ancestor has Breakthrough!"

"Lingxiao Sword Ancestor is now a Nascent Soul Great Power!!!"

"Holy crap, holy crap!!!"

"We are all cultivators; can you be a bit more refined? Always 'holy crap, holy crap'!"

"Damn it, great ancestor!!!"

"Your mother..."

When the Disciples of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect saw Su Yang approaching, they all stopped Cultivating, bowed respectfully, and loudly welcomed him.

"Welcome back, Lingxiao Sword Ancestor!"

"Welcome back, Lingxiao Sword Ancestor!"

The sound shook the heavens, and everyone inside and outside the Profound Heaven Dao Sect heard the excited shouts.

In a guest hall,

The Sect Masters of the Eight Great Sects all stood up abruptly, looking outside with astonished expressions...