Pacification and Farewell

Under Sikong Ling's stunned gaze, the little girl said faintly, "I've changed my mind. You must return to the Thoughtless Sacred Sect with me. You must take me as your master. Refusal is not an option."

At that, Sikong Ling gaped back at her and asked, "Just because I opened my spiritual platform and sea of consciousness?"

"Yes. Your talent has exceeded my expectations. You may have a chance to become the Thoughtless Sacred Sect's Holy Maiden."

The little girl's eyes gleamed as she looked at Sikong Ling with overwhelming desire, utterly unlike her previous indifference.

This also showed that even in the Central Plains, opening one's spiritual platform and sea of consciousness while still in the Extraordinary Realm was an extraordinary gift.

But Sikong Ling drew a deep breath and answered with absolute firmness, "I... don't want to forget my brother."

Her eyes narrowed, and the little girl suddenly smiled...

"This time, it isn't up to you. You have two choices: come with me, or I'll kill your family right now."

"Of course, I'll give you time to say goodbye to your brother one last time."

"You'll forget sooner or later anyway. I can leave you with a sliver of longing now—it will be your motivation for cultivation in the future."

The little girl, the Venerable, gave Sikong Ling no chance to argue at all. She asked coldly again, "Is your brother in this small domain as well? I'll send you to him now. You have less than half an hour to say your farewells."

Sikong Ling's expression shifted wildly. Just because she had opened her spiritual platform and sea of consciousness, her fate was no longer her own.

This woman truly intended to forcibly take her away.

But after only a few breaths, Sikong Ling swiftly calmed down