Inside the Green Lotus

"I know you must be eager to hear what I have to say to Qing Zhu, but forget it, I don't want you to hear it."

Lin Dong smiled and glanced around at the crowd. He lightly stomped his foot, and the Green Lotus beneath his feet suddenly burst forth with a dense green light. Amidst the sky full of green light, the Green Lotus suddenly expanded to several feet in size, and then enveloped Lin Dong and his companion.

Even more strangely, the aloof and ethereal figure did not speak up to stop him, but instead tacitly approved of Lin Dong's actions.

"Buzz!"

Amidst the wails of agony, the enormous Green Lotus finally unfolded completely, then enveloped the two of them in one gulp.

At this moment, countless young heroes in the world were heartbroken and shed tears for this.

Inside the enormous Green Lotus.

"I thought that no matter how fast your Origin Energy progressed, it would still take at least seven to eight years to refine that Azure Sky Lotus Seedling. Who knew you only took four years?"

An elegant figure stood with her arms crossed, seemingly unaffected.

"No, it only took me two years. I had already refined that Lotus Seed before entering the Ancient Battlefield."

Lin Dong chuckled softly, casually glancing at the graceful curves before him, then suddenly frowned. "Nirvana Stage peak? Qing Zhu, it seems you've fallen quite a bit behind in your cultivation these past few years."

"In the past four years, you have received the full support of the Nine Heavens Supreme Pure Palace sect's resources, yet you are still stuck in the Nine Yuan Nirvana Stage; I, on the other hand, have been cultivating alone in the Low-Level Dynasty, Yuan and Mental Dual Cultivation, and have already reached the Six Yuan Nirvana Stage and become Seven Seal Heaven Talisman Master. You have truly disappointed me."

"If I had another year, I would definitely be able to catch up with you."

Perhaps something had inexplicably stung Ling Qingzhu, for her crystal-clear eyes visibly flickered, and she parted her lips slightly, retorting irritably:

"Do you think everyone is as freakish as you? You haven't even entered Super Sect to cultivate yet, but you already possess terrifying strength to be ranked as a True Disciple. The Chief Seat cultivators of the major Super Sect in the Eastern Xuan Region are generally at the Peak Eight Yuan Stage."

"Now I have reached the Nirvana Stage peak, and I am only One Step Away from the Life Mysterious Stage where I can hold the Life Force. Among the younger generation, only Yuan Sect, the Little Yuan Monarch Yuan Cang, can rival me."

At this point, the beautiful woman subtly raised her head.

She is a noble phoenix soaring in the sky, and her extraordinary cultivation that surpasses the younger generation is part of her pride. She will never allow anyone to humiliate her.

"Hmm, I understand. So, in that case, the overall cultivation level in the Eastern Xuan Region is low, and this year's disciples are not up to par."

Lin Dong sighed as if suddenly realizing something, his face filled with disappointment.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ling Qingzhu rolled her beautiful eyes at this annoying guy.

"Alright, alright, let's talk about something more cheerful. I once picked up a martial arts technique from the Nine Heavens Supreme Pure Palace by the roadside— the Supreme Pure Sky Roaming Steps. And you know what? This martial arts technique is surprisingly useful."

"However, the origin of this martial arts technique is unknown. I'm afraid that if I encounter any elders from your Nine Heavens Supreme Pure Palace outside, they might misunderstand and think I stole it. It wouldn't be good if a fight broke out. How about this, I'll just say that you gave it to me?"

Lin Dong seemed to sense the beauty's displeasure and immediately changed the subject.

"Two years ago, a Five Yuan Nirvana Stage steward in the palace mysteriously disappeared. Afterwards, I found out that he had headed south before his death. The Great Yan Dynasty happens to be located in the southern part of the Eastern Xuan Region. Do you think there is any necessary connection between these events?"

Ling Qingzhu lightly bit her red lips with her pearly teeth, staring intently at this shameless little thief.

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong waved his hands repeatedly in denial, his words filled with righteous indignation.

"I'll cover for you this time, but don't do it again next time."

A moment later, the delicate red lips beneath the light white veil moved slightly.

"Thank you, thank you. I knew Qing Zhu cared about me the most. Otherwise, why would you secretly keep an eye on the news of the Great Yan Dynasty? It's all because I'm there."

Lin Dong stroked his chin, his face full of emotion. The astute man said that he had already seen through everything.

"... Don't flatter yourself. Is there anything else? I have to go. There are palace disciples waiting for me outside." After a moment of silence, her beautiful face seemed to regain its composure and tranquility.

"Of course there's more, but the important thing is what comes next."

"Do you still remember our promise from back then? I kept my word. If I said I would come to find you in the Eastern Xuan Region, I would definitely come. Look, I'm already standing here. So, what's your answer?"

Lin Dong clapped his hands and leaned out to look at the beauty.

"You... aren't you stronger than me?"

Her exquisite figure, with her jade-like feet lightly Green Lotus, revealed a fleeting hint of panic in her clear, deep eyes.

Back then, on the mountaintop Ancient Tomb Residence, she was so pestered by Lin Dong that she had no choice but to hurriedly say, "Let's talk again when your cultivation surpasses mine," to fob Lin Dong off.

To her surprise, four years later, the gap between the two did not widen as she had imagined; instead, they became closer than ever before.

"Qing Zhu, believe me, give me a year. When we meet again, I will definitely catch up with you, and even surpass you. At that time, I will make our relationship public, whether you agree or not."

Lin Dong pursed his lips and said nonchalantly.

For him, the Life Mysterious Stage was merely the Qidian to step into the ranks of true powerhouses; it was hardly an insurmountable chasm.

"You're always so domineering, just like you were four years ago, and you're still like this now. You've never considered my feelings."

Ling Qingzhu glanced at Lin Dong with a complicated expression, her jade-like face full of entanglement, unsure of what to do.

"Because my mother said that if you meet a woman you like, you should make your move quickly, lest you let her get away and regret it for the rest of your life. You are the woman I have chosen, so you should accept your fate and submit to me."

Lin Dong chuckled softly, his gaze fixed intently on the beauty. "Qing Zhu, what's your answer? If you disagree, I'll join the Nine Heavens Supreme Pure Palace, and then I'll choose a crowded place to loudly profess my love to you, once a day."

"Although the Nine Heavens Supreme Pure Palace recruits mostly female disciples, it is not without male disciples. With my unparalleled strength that surpasses all dynasties, if I wish, the elders of your palace will surely welcome me with open arms."

"No, no, you're not allowed to come here."

The Green-clothed Graceful Figure instinctively retorted. Just imagining such a terrifying scene made her, usually so serene, shiver. How could she possibly maintain her dignity in the palace? How could she, the Young Palace Mistress, possibly continue to lead the thousands of disciples within the palace?

"You..."

The moment the words left her mouth, the beautiful woman regretted them.

Looking into Lin Dong's dark eyes, which were full of smiles, Ling Qingzhu immediately realized that she had been teased by him.

After all, how could someone as proud as him do something so unrestrained and reckless?