A Woman Three Thousand Years Older Joins the Immortal Ranks!

Azure Wave Cave.

Ji Wushuang lay comfortably in the hot spring, savoring the bliss after his indulgence.

Liu Ruyan, seductive to the bone, obediently kneaded his shoulders and pounded his back beside him, looking every bit the dutiful wife.

At a certain moment.

Ji Wushuang turned over and reached out to caress Liu Ruyan's flower-like, lovely face.

He laughed domineeringly. "Senior Sister Ru Yan, I've already proposed it to the Sect Master. Tomorrow, we'll hold your Saintess Conferral Celebration! He's already agreed..."

"This celebration will be unprecedented in scale. Invitations have been sent to the many factions under the Vast Sword Sect's jurisdiction, the Eight Great Families, and the Twenty-Plus Dynasties. Just wait to stun everyone!"

Liu Ruyan's beautiful eyes flickered, hazy as drifting mist over rippling waters.

Then she smiled sweetly. "I shall follow the sect's arrangements in all things! I only wish to work hand in hand with Junior Brother and ensure that you seize first place in the Apprentice Ceremony!"

"From what I can see, among the younger generation of the Nine Sects Thirteen Schools, your strength absolutely stands alone at the pinnacle!"

The Vast Sword Sect was making such a grand spectacle not because it valued Liu Ruyan so highly.

It was because... it wanted to build Ji Wushuang's reputation and momentum!

Ji Wushuang's Seventh Grade Golden Core had advanced to the ninth grade. Such joyous news naturally had to be spread far and wide.

Only then could he seize the initiative at the Apprentice Ceremony!

"Actually, there's another very important reason the Sect Master is making such a grand display this time... to gather Spirit Stones and weather the crisis! Right now, the sect's supply of Spirit Stones is stretched thin. Naturally, we have to slaughter those fat sheep!"

Ji Wushuang explained this with a trace of arrogance in his eyes.

Liu Ruyan nodded and said in agreement, "Then it truly kills two birds with one stone!"

"Besides that, there's another piece of good news! The Sect Master has already stated that at the Saintess Celebration, he'll teach us the cultivation method of the Dual Swords Combination. This is the sect's only divine ability-grade sword art!" Ji Wushuang said with a smile.

"Really?"

Liu Ruyan's beautiful eyes lit up, and she was quite delighted.

"Of course it's true! Senior Sister Ru Yan, how are you going to thank me?"

"You're awful! Didn't I... already reward you just now?"

"Not enough! You're too beautiful. I'm addicted..."

"Mmm... Ji... chicken, you're so beautiful..."

Not long after Ji Wushuang left, a wiry old man sneaked into Azure Wave Cave.

It was none other than Situ Wuya, the Peach Blossom Sword Maniac!

An awkward look appeared on his face as he said helplessly, "Beauty, that little beast Chen Xuan is too cunning! He paid five hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones to hire Red Beard Elder and the others to guard Xuan Hall. That little beast keeps the hall sealed all day and never comes out..."

"I concealed myself on Jade Maiden Peak and lay in wait for many days, but I couldn't find a suitable chance to ambush him and seize the treasure."

Liu Ruyan said coldly, "Then use extraordinary means! I heard that Senior is also skilled at using poisonous mist? At tomorrow's Saintess Celebration, I'll create an opportunity for you."

"This..."

Situ Wuya immediately hesitated upon hearing this.

Once he used poison, if he carelessly exposed his trail, he would truly be finished!

The Vast Sword Sect was not easy to provoke.

But!

He had already sworn a Great Dao Oath. He had no other choice, or the Great Dao's backlash would be equally fatal.

In the end, Situ Wuya nodded and agreed.

After the two discussed the details, the Peach Blossom Sword Maniac quietly departed.

"Glug glug..."

The hot spring pool bubbled, its milky-white water giving off a faint, fragrant scent.

Liu Ruyan removed her long dress and slipped beneath the spring water.

Only her murmured whispers lingered, curling through Azure Wave Cave.

"Chen Xuan, don't blame me... If I don't kill you and obtain the Azure Blood Loyal Heart Token, how can I cultivate powerful techniques? I also want to contend for Mu Yun Sanxian's sole legacy inheritance!"

"You're nothing but trash. Dying will be a release for you!"

North Pole City in Central Province was one of the major cities of the Great Yuan Dynasty within the territory governed by the Three Purities Sect.

The city was exceptionally lively, thick with the air of the mortal world.

A white-haired, white-bearded Daoist strolled leisurely down a street when a bronze mirror hanging from his waist suddenly began to tremble incessantly.

He formed a hand seal, seeming to vanish from sight without attracting the notice of any ordinary people.

The old Daoist picked up the bronze mirror and stroked it. A blurry black shadow appeared upon its surface.

"Shadow, what is it?"

"Master, Chen Xuan is facing trouble soon! This subordinate is not completely confident that I can protect his safety..."

This old Daoist was none other than Mu Yun Sanxian.

Yet he was not anxious in the slightest. Instead, he smiled and asked, "Shadow, you've observed Chen Xuan for some time now. What do you think of his character?"

Shadow replied, "Master, Chen Xuan is both brave and resourceful, and he clearly distinguishes gratitude from grudges!"

Mu Yun Sanxian nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Since that is the case... continue protecting him! That little fellow has extraordinary romantic luck and has caught the eye of the Seventh Princess of Qingqiu's clan! That little fox is hiding in the secret chamber of Xuan Hall..."

"What? Princess Bai Bingyan, who possesses the Nine-Tailed Imperial Blood—the only one among the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox lineage in three thousand years—and broke through to the Tribulation Realm just after reaching adulthood? She, she actually..." Shadow said in shock.

Mu Yun Sanxian said smilingly, "Shadow, unless it is absolutely necessary, you must not reveal your identity!"

"That little fox should be leaving soon as well. If Chen Xuan encounters danger, there's a ninety-nine percent chance she'll protect him..."

"Understood, Master!"

The surface of the bronze mirror returned to normal.

Mu Yun Sanxian shook his head and chuckled. "Chen Xuan, Chen Xuan, you little fellow haven't even taken a master yet, and I've already arranged such a fine marriage for you! As a master, I can be considered thoroughly devoted, can't I?"

"A woman three years older brings golden bricks; a woman three thousand years older joins the immortal ranks... Though your fiancée is over two thousand years old, she can truly help you become an immortal patriarch!"

He laughed heartily, took one step, and seemed to Shrink Ground into Inches as he appeared inside an estate.

A bluestone path wound and twisted toward the depths of a quiet courtyard.

Beneath an artificial hill, the canopies of three ancient trees shielded a pavilion from the blazing sun...

Inside the pavilion sat a delicate little girl of twelve or thirteen.

Her hair was tied into two skyward pigtails with red cords, and her adorably doll-like face made people want to give it a pinch.

Yet this little girl's gaze was proud and aloof, carrying an ethereal, immortal air.

She was none other than Yu Meiren, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Maiden Sect!

"Who's there?"

The instant Mu Yun Sanxian revealed himself, the little girl sensed him. She immediately raised a hand and unleashed a strip of Five-Colored Silk.

Whoosh!

With an effortless wave, Mu Yun Sanxian sent the Five-Colored Silk flying back.

He teased, "Little Yu, we meet again! There seems to be a problem with your Ageless Divine Art. Every time I see you, you're younger than before..."

Yu Meiren waved her hand to retrieve the Five-Colored Silk and said gloomily, "Senior Mu Yun, there really is quite a serious problem with my Ageless Divine Art... I actually know how to resolve it, but True Dragon Blood is terribly difficult to find in this world!"

"I can help you obtain enough True Dragon Blood! But there is one additional condition!" Mu Yun Sanxian said with a smile.

Yu Meiren was stunned at first, then overjoyed!

She pressed him with question after question, unable to conceal her excitement and anticipation.

But Mu Yun Sanxian said unhurriedly, "Let me state my condition first... How about I seek your hand in marriage for my disciple?"