Yao Chen first looked at Xiao Yi Xian with relief, his eyes filled with praise and affection.
Then he gave Zi Yan a helpless smile, the expression carrying a touch of indulgence and tolerance.
Just then, Xiao Yi Xian studied Yao Chen closely. Her brows knitted, and astonishment gradually appeared on her face.
She could clearly feel that the aura radiating from Yao Chen was as vast as the sea, unfathomable.
Before, after she had reached Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint, Yao Chen had seemed only a little stronger than her. But in just half a year, standing beside him again, she felt an invisible pressure bearing down on her like Mount Tai. It was as if she couldn't withstand even a casual strike from him.
"Master, have you broken through to Dou Emperor?"
Xiao Yi Xian's voice trembled slightly, brimming with irrepressible excitement and disbelief.
Yao Chen was slightly startled. He secretly praised Xiao Yi Xian's remarkably keen perception. She truly was his prized disciple.
After a brief moment of surprise, he smiled and nodded, confirming her guess.
Zi Yan's eyes widened and her mouth fell open. It took her a good while to recover before she cried out excitedly.
"Wow! Old man, you actually became a Dou Emperor! Doesn't that mean we're invincible now?"
Xiao Yi Xian's eyes were filled with admiration and longing as she said softly,
"Congratulations on your breakthrough, Master!"
Yao Chen looked at them and laughed heartily before continuing,
"Hahaha! We're not quite invincible, but at least I finally have the strength to protect you."
The sea breeze swept past, ruffling the three of their hair.
Bathed in sunlight, Yao Chen's figure seemed all the more tall and imposing, like an insurmountable mountain, giving them endless confidence and a sense of security.
After a while,