Lin Dong's Embarrassment

The Tomb Master's face was also full of regret. As a dead man, he had not had many unfulfilled wishes in life. After death, all that remained was this fragment of his primordial spirit, and upon encountering Ling Qingzhu and Lin Xuan, he had originally been overjoyed.

After all, one of them was the most monstrously gifted genius he had ever seen, while the other was the most talented woman he had ever encountered.

If he could bring about such a perfect match, it would count as a beautiful tale remembered for ages.

Unfortunately, Ling Qingzhu simply did not know what was good for her. She still insisted on being reserved and had missed such an extraordinary man for nothing.

"Young lady, you truly do not appreciate good intentions. Though your background is exceptional and your talent outstanding, and surpassing my strength in life would not be difficult for you, you will at most reach the Life and Death Profound Realm. Reaching the Revolving Wheel Realm will still be quite difficult, even for someone as gifted as you. Without a fortuitous opportunity, the Reincarnation Realm will likely remain beyond your reach."

The Tomb Master looked at the devastatingly beautiful Ling Qingzhu and continued trying to persuade her, his eyes carrying a hint of disappointment at her failure to meet his expectations.

"But ask yourself this: with that boy's talent, could Life and Death Reincarnation possibly stop him? That sword strike just now already carried traces of the essence of Life and Death Reincarnation. The only thing that might hinder him is the Reincarnation Realm."

"Yet once he breaks through, with his steadfast heart and perseverance, the Reincarnation Tribulation will not be able to stop him at all. He may become another Symbol Ancestor—no, he should be called the Sword Ancestor. Even with my current strength, his sword gives me a faint sense of dread."

The Tomb Master had, in life, at least been an expert capable of touching the Life Profound Realm. Naturally, his judgment was not poor.

Of course, with the Tomb Master's strength in life, he could not afford to offend Ling Qingzhu. Before her background, he would not have dared to act presumptuously.

But now, he was already dead. Even this primordial spirit of his had long been damaged and would not last much longer before dissipating. Naturally, he feared nothing, so he spoke without restraint.

"I'll ask you one last time. If you are willing, I will exhaust the last trace of my primordial spirit to help you fulfill this marriage. Otherwise, I shall give the boy outside a fortuitous opportunity!"

"Qingzhu has no interest in matters between men and women. Senior, you should give this opportunity to someone else."

Ling Qingzhu said coldly, her lovely face frosty with anger. If she had not known she was no match for him, she truly would have drawn her sword and cut down this shameless fellow before her.

Still, though she was displeased with the Tomb Master, Ling Qingzhu had to admit that Lin Xuan's talent far surpassed hers. She was no match at all for that rampant, devastating Sword Qi.

And that had merely been released unconsciously by Lin Xuan. If he went all out, Ling Qingzhu even felt that she might not be able to withstand even his First Sword.

Seeing that Ling Qingzhu would not yield no matter what he said, the Tomb Master could only shake his head. Then, with a wave of his hand, the Bronze Gate, which had somehow closed at some point, slowly opened once more.

"Little fellow, come in!"

Outside the gate, Lin Dong, accompanied by Little Flame, cautiously walked in under Ling Qingzhu's cold gaze. Somewhat awkwardly, he explained to her.

"Uh, I am Lin Dong. I was merely stopped outside the door; I did not intentionally eavesdrop."

Lin Dong was rather embarrassed as well. After rushing here and seeing Wang Yan, Lin Langtian, and Qin Shi trapped in the sea of flames, he had followed Little Marten's guidance and crossed that fiery expanse.

However, just as Lin Dong reached the Bronze Gate and was about to enter, it silently shut right before him, blocking him outside.

At the time, the Tomb Master had been intent on bringing Lin Xuan and Ling Qingzhu together, so naturally he could not let Lin Dong come in and interfere.

"Even Lin Langtian and the others were trapped by that great formation, yet you managed to break in. You do have some skill."

Ling Qingzhu had by now regained her previous aloof demeanor. After glancing at Lin Dong, she spoke softly.

"However, the treasures here already have an owner. I hope Young Master Lin Dong will not entertain any improper thoughts."

Though she was deeply displeased with the Master of the Ancient Tomb, Ling Qingzhu kept her word. Since she had lost, she would protect Lin Xuan while he refined the Nirvana Heart.

Standing to the side, the Master of the Ancient Tomb let his gaze linger briefly upon the Heavenly Scale Ancient Halberd in Lin Dong's hand before saying with a faint smile.

"Obtaining this Heavenly Scale Ancient Halberd means you share quite a bit of fate with me. Since this woman refuses to accept my goodwill, I shall give it to you instead."

Upon hearing the Tomb Master's words, Lin Dong grumbled inwardly. With goodwill like yours, any woman with even a shred of pride or backbone would refuse it. You're practically forcing a mismatched marriage.

Still, Lin Dong was very pleased with this outcome. Whatever else might be said, he was the one who would benefit in the end. He immediately clasped his fists and bowed to the Master of the Ancient Tomb.

"Thank you, Senior!"

"You need not thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank her. Had she not refused my goodwill, this opportunity would never have fallen to you."

The Master of the Ancient Tomb glanced at Ling Qingzhu and spoke lightly, making Lin Dong's expression turn awkward. Upon hearing this, Ling Qingzhu's gaze grew even colder.

Buzz!!

Yet at that moment, astonishing Sword Qi erupted from Lin Xuan's body, immediately startling Ling Qingzhu and the others.

Lin Dong turned to look and saw Lin Xuan floating in the air, surrounded by a chilling Sword Qi. Its restrained but unlaunched state made his heart tremble.

Lin Dong had no doubt that if the Sword Qi sealed around Lin Xuan's body erupted completely and rampaged through the entire Stone Hall, he would be torn to pieces in an instant.

"What is this?"

Feeling the surging, unusual fluctuations, Ling Qingzhu's expression changed slightly. The Master of the Ancient Tomb beside her spoke softly, his tone carrying a trace of teasing.

"This boy is breaking through. What, do you regret it now? If you do, I can throw this little fellow out and fulfill the two of you. That is not impossible."

When Lin Dong heard the Master of the Ancient Tomb's words, he was completely dumbfounded. No, I treat you as a senior, but you treat me as a disposable tool?

However, Ling Qingzhu ignored him. At that moment, she had begun to understand. Though this shameless man desperately wanted her and Lin Xuan to be together, he was wary of Lin Xuan's strength and could not force the matter between them, which was why he had kept trying to persuade her.

Thinking of it, Ling Qingzhu found the Master of the Ancient Tomb's temperament exceedingly strange. If he was unwilling, why give the Nirvana Heart to Lin Xuan at all? And having given it away, why insist on this nonsense about the union of yin and yang?

"Eh, something is wrong. This boy actually intends to break through to both Heavenly Symbol Master and the Nirvana Realm at once, using Nirvana energy and the power of heavenly lightning—such supremely yang and unyielding power—to break open my Yin Yang Lock!"