After returning to Douluo Planet, Zhang Qingxuan did not head back to Dragon Tiger Mountain. Instead, he went straight to Bright Moon Mountain.
Bright Moon Mountain, Cloudwatch Hall.
"Husband, you're back!"
Lu Xueqi was quietly cultivating in the hall. Sensing that familiar presence, she opened her eyes abruptly, and a delighted smile instantly blossomed across her face.
In a flash, she threw herself into Zhang Qingxuan's arms.
Zhang Qingxuan caught her securely and held her warm, soft body close. Breathing in her faint fragrance, he felt peace settle over his heart. "Mm. I finished dealing with things in the Divine Realm, so I came back."
He released Lu Xueqi, looked her up and down, and asked, "By the way, Xueqi, how much longer until you can prove your path?"
Lu Xueqi considered it for a moment, a hint of amusement flickering in her eyes. "I'm already a level ninety-seven Super Douluo, but I still need to stabilize my foundation."
"To prove my path and become a god, I'll need at least ten years."
She paused, noticing a barely perceptible solemnity in Zhang Qingxuan's expression, and asked curiously, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"
Zhang Qingxuan nodded, his expression calm but faintly apologetic. "I can only stay on Douluo Planet for another nine years."
"Nine years from now, I have to go to the Divine Realm. I won't be staying on Douluo Planet."
At his words, reluctance flashed in Lu Xueqi's beautiful eyes. She bit her lip and said softly, "Then... perhaps I should take the divine path."
"The divine path may not have as high a ceiling as the Law-Proving Path, but it's faster. That way, we wouldn't have to..."
"No." Zhang Qingxuan interrupted her outright, his tone leaving no room for argument.
"You don't need to give up a better