Taiyi Immortal Sect, within a secluded courtyard.
Wang Mingren, Chen Xiang'er, and Ximen Feng sat inside the stone pavilion. Wang Mingren's brows were slightly furrowed, Chen Xiang'er's face was filled with tenderness, while Ximen Feng's expression remained unchanged.
"Is there truly no chance for us to reconcile? Mingren, I'm willing to stand on equal footing with Junior Sister Ximen."
Chen Xiang'er said seriously, her gaze fixed intently on Wang Mingren.
The Azure Lotus Couple had become renowned throughout the South Sea, and Chen Haibin had his own misgivings. He had suggested that Chen Xiang'er reconcile with Wang Mingren.
"Junior Sister Chen, I've already said it. There's no possibility between us."
Wang Mingren's tone was calm. Ximen Feng accommodated him in everything; even if his choice was wrong, Ximen Feng would go along with him. Of course, Ximen Feng would correct his mistakes rather than blindly indulge him. In contrast, Chen Xiang'er opposed Wang Mingren at every turn. From the bottom of his heart, Wang Mingren detested Chen Xiang'er.
"In half a quarter-hour, the sect will select the Five Heroes of Taiyi. There's still time. Are you certain?"
Chen Xiang'er's gaze darkened as she asked sternly.
A trace of anger flashed through Wang Mingren's eyes. He forcibly suppressed it and said, "I'm certain. I believe Sect Leader Uncle and the others will act impartially."
What he hated most was being threatened. Chen Xiang'er clearly knew that, yet she still threatened him. Wang Mingren found her even more loathsome.
"Fine. You said it yourself. Don't regret it later."
Chen Xiang'er said coldly, rising to leave.
"Wait, Senior Sister Chen."
Ximen Feng immediately grew anxious and called out.
"Feng'er, let her go. The Five Heroes of Taiyi are selected by the majority of the sect's Nascent Soul Cultivators. Martial Uncle Chen probably can't