The two walked out of Qingzhu Garden and strolled slowly along the bluestone path.
The scenery of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace is completely different from that of the Dao Sect.
The mountains of the Dao Sect are majestic, shrouded in clouds and mist, and have a magnificent presence. Yet, here, there is a sense of tranquility and elegance. Suspended islands float in the clouds, cranes soar and dance, and spiritual springs and waterfalls cascade down, making it seem like a fairyland on earth.
Luo Heng held Ling Qingzhu's hand, and the two walked side by side on the bluestone path, neither of them speaking.
Sunlight filtered through the clouds, casting a soft glow on the two of them.
Occasionally, a few disciples would pass by, and upon seeing this scene, they would stare wide-eyed, but dare not look any longer, and quickly leave with their heads down.
But the whispers still reached their ears.
"Look, look! The Young Palace Master is holding hands with that man again!"
"Is that Luo Heng from the Dao Sect? He's so handsome..."
"When did the Young Palace Master get a cultivation partner? How come we didn't know?"
"Keep your voice down! Don't let anyone hear you!"
"Laughable. What level of cultivation do you have? How could you possibly speak without the Young Palace Master and the others knowing?"
Ling Qingzhu's expression was aloof, but her ears were slightly flushed. However, she was not a woman who was easily embarrassed, and she quickly regained her composure.
Luo Heng smiled and tightened his grip on her hand.
The two walked through a bamboo forest and arrived at the edge of a floating island.
Standing on the edge of the cliff, you can see the distant, continuous mountain ranges and the surging sea of clouds.
" Qingzhu," Luo Heng called softly.
"Um."
"Once the matter of the Yimo is resolved, I'll take you and Xuan'er to see the Great Thousand World."
Ling Qingzhu was slightly taken aback and asked, " The Great Thousand World?"
"Hmm." Luo Heng nodded, gazing into the distance, and said, "That place is larger and more expansive than the Tianxuan Continent, with countless powerful individuals and countless opportunities. Xuan'er's talent shouldn't be confined to this world."
Ling Qingzhu was silent for a moment, then said, "Wherever you go, Xuan'er and I will go."
Luo Heng turned his head and looked at her.
Sunlight fell on her face, gilding it with a golden halo, making her stunningly beautiful face appear exceptionally gentle and lovely.
"Okay," he said with a smile.
Ling Qingzhu smiled slightly and leaned on his shoulder. The two of them stood there quietly, watching the sea of clouds surging in the distance.
Time seemed to stand still.
In the days that followed, Luo Heng settled down at the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.
During the day, he played with Xuan'er, took her flying in the sky, and told her stories.
That evening, he and Ling Qingzhu cultivated together. The Yin and Yang Energies circulated within their bodies, and the Supreme Power and the Two Forms Power merged, causing their cultivation levels to steadily improve.
The Palace Master would occasionally come to Qingzhu Garden to sit and chat with Luo Heng about cultivation and the Yimo.
She was increasingly satisfied with Luo Heng. This boy was not only exceptionally talented and mature, but also devoted to Qingzhu and doted on Xuan'er.
Such a man is indeed worthy of Qingzhu's lifelong commitment.
Su Rou blushes and stammers every time she sees Luo Heng.
Luo Heng knew what she was thinking, but he didn't point it out. This girl was still young; they could deal with it later.
More than a month later, Luo Heng bid farewell to Ling Qingzhu and Xuan'er and embarked on his journey home.
" Qingzhu, see you in the Otherworldly Demon Domain in three months."
Luo Heng stood in front of the Teleportation Array of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, holding Ling Qingzhu's hand, and said softly.
Ling Qingzhu nodded and said, "Take care on your journey."
Luo Heng smiled, reached out and ruffled her hair, saying, "Don't worry, I'll come find you soon."
Ling Qingzhu didn't dodge; she simply looked at him quietly, her cool eyes filled with tenderness.
"Father!"
A childish voice called out from behind.
Luo Heng turned around and saw Su Rou carrying Luo Xuan as they walked quickly towards him. The little one was struggling in his arms, reaching out her little hands towards him.
"Daddy, hug me!" Luo Xuan opened her little arms, her eyes red-rimmed.
Luo Heng's heart softened, and he stepped forward to hug his daughter.
"Good Xuan'er, Xuan'er, Daddy's going back to beat up the bad guys," he said softly, kissing his daughter on the cheek.
Luo Xuan hugged his neck, buried her face in his shoulder, and said in a muffled voice, "Daddy, you have to come back soon."
Luo Heng gently patted her back and said, "Okay, Father will be back soon."
The little one lingered in his arms for a while before reluctantly letting go.
Luo Heng handed her over to Su Rou, glanced at Ling Qingzhu, and then turned and stepped into the Teleportation Array.
A surge of light appeared, and his figure vanished from the Teleportation Array.
Ling Qingzhu stood there, watching the light gradually fade away, her gaze lingering for a long time.
"Mother," Luo Xuan tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "Will Father come back?"
Ling Qingzhu knelt down, gently wiping away the tears from her daughter's eyes, and said softly, "Yes, Father promised Xuan'er that he would definitely come back."
Luo Xuan nodded vigorously, a smile returning to her face.
The light from the Teleportation Array faded, and Luo Heng appeared in an unfamiliar world.
This is a teleportation point on the edge of the area under the jurisdiction of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, still some distance from the Dao Sect.
Luo Heng took out a map, confirmed the location, and then moved, transforming into a dark golden streak of light and rushing towards the Dao Sect Sect's stronghold.
Half a day later, he arrived at a stronghold of a Dao Sect sect.
It was a Stone Hall built on a mountaintop. Several Dao Sect Disciple were on duty in front of the hall. When they saw Luo Heng, they quickly clasped their hands in greeting.
" Chief Senior Brother!"
Luo Heng nodded and asked, "Is the Teleportation Array usable?"
"It's usable, senior brother, please wait a moment, we'll start it right away." A disciple quickly responded and turned to run into the hall.
A moment later, the Teleportation Array activated, and a dazzling light enveloped Luo Heng.
Spatial forces surged, and the scene before them began to distort.
When the light faded, Luo Heng had already appeared inside the gates of the Dao Sect.
Familiar clouds and mist, familiar mountains, familiar buildings.
Dao Sect, we've arrived.
From leaving to returning, it only took half a day.
This is the foundation of Super Sects; with interconnected Teleportation Array arrays, even a thousand miles is only a matter of a moment.
At the summit of Luo Peak, a red-clad figure sat cross-legged on the edge of the cliff, cultivating.
Wearing a red dress and with her hair tied high in a ponytail, it was Ying Huanhuan.
Her eyes were closed, and a faint golden light surrounded her. Her Spiritual Power fluctuations were even stronger than a month ago, reaching the Peak Eight Yuan Nirvana Stage. Clearly, she had been diligently cultivating during this time and had not been slacking off.
Luo Heng landed behind her without saying a word, simply watching her quietly.
A moment later, Ying Huanhuan finished her exercise, opened her eyes, stretched, and her ponytail swayed gently in the wind.
" Brother Heng, you're back?"
Her voice was calm, but Luo Heng could hear the joy hidden beneath that calm.
"Yes, you're back." Luo Heng walked over, sat down beside her, and smiled, "Did you miss me?"
"No, I didn't." Ying Huanhuan her head away, her ponytail drawing a beautiful arc in the air, but she couldn't hide the smile on her lips.
Luo Heng smiled and didn't expose her.
"How is Sister Qingzhu?" Ying Huanhuan asked, her tone tinged with curiosity.
"That's good." Luo Heng nodded, paused, and then added, "She asked when you're going to visit her."
Ying Huanhuan blinked and asked, "Really?"
"Real."
"Then I'll be able to see her during the Sect Tournament!" Ying Huanhuan said excitedly.
Luo Heng smiled and ruffled her hair, saying, "Yes, you two can have a good chat later."
" Brother Heng, did you bring Sister Qingzhu a gift when you went to see her?" Ying Huanhuan suddenly asked, a hint of mischief in her bright eyes.
Luo Heng glanced at her and smiled, "I brought it."
What did you bring?
I won't tell you.
"Stingy!" Ying Huanhuan snorted, turned her head away, and her ponytail flicked across his face.
Luo Heng chuckled and reached into his System Space to retrieve the gift he had prepared for so long.
Nine Heavens Ringing Qin.