"Venerable One..."
Qingyi spoke, hesitating as if she wanted to say something.
"No need to say more."
Ye Xuan smiled at the two peerless beauties and softly recited, "If love is to last, what matter the moments spent together, day after day?"
"You've both been blessed with opportunities. Stay here and focus on cultivating under your senior's guidance. When I return, I hope to see that you've both made a name for yourselves in the Upper Realm."
At his words, a strange light shone in both women's eyes, and their cheeks flushed.
The sorrow of parting in their hearts was instantly replaced by sweetness.
Was the Venerable One... confessing to them?
At last, Ye Xuan's gaze fell on Ao Tong, the Twin Pupils Woman, who had remained silent all this while.
This Ancient Double Pupils Woman was cool and reserved, and not one for many words.
She said nothing to make him stay. Instead, she quietly stepped forward and, under everyone's gaze, opened her arms and gently embraced Ye Xuan.
She rested her head against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, as if she wanted to forever remember the warmth of this moment.
"Come back soon."
Ao Tong's voice was soft, yet filled with determination. "I'll wait for you."
Ye Xuan returned her embrace and patted her back. "Don't worry, Sister Ao Tong."
Then Ye Xuan didn't linger any longer.
Turning his back to everyone, he waved, then stepped forward.
"Vmmm—"
A Golden Light Grand Dao unfurled beneath his feet, piercing through the layers of mist surrounding the Forbidden Zone.
His figure vanished from their sight like a fleeting illusion.
After leaving the Cross Yin-Yang Forbidden Zone, Ye Xuan didn't linger in the Eight Lower Realms, nor did he go to see anyone else.
He made his way