"Master."
Hearing her master's answer, Yun Xiwu could not help but tremble slightly, a sheen of tears rising in her eyes.
Though Nie Wuchen's words were hardly flowery, every sentence brimmed with sincere feeling, speaking of the care and deep affection he held for Yun Xiwu.
After speaking with Yun Xiwu, Nie Wuchen turned to Yang Lingrui. Wearing a stern expression, he said in words carrying a hint of warning and threat, "My disciple guarded you alone in that Wind Cavern for twelve long years. If you dare betray her, this venerable one will never let you off."
"Thank you for Venerable Tian Shuo's blessing. Please rest assured, Venerable. Ling Rui is willing to swear upon his heart, spirit, Dao, and life that he will think of no one but Xiwu for the rest of his life. In the future, he will do all within his power to protect her Dao Path and ensure her life and spirit remain free from harm!"
In an occasion that called for a declaration of resolve, Yang Lingrui did not disappoint the cultivators present.
Even when facing a peak expert head-on, he showed not the slightest timidity. Instead, he declared in a sonorous voice his vow to spend a lifetime, one pair for one lifetime, with Yun Xiwu.
"Worthy indeed of the one who will bear the banner of Azure Waves' Killing Dao in the future. Fine temperament, fine composure."
Nie Wuchen immediately broke into a smile and said to those below, "Today, my Fuyao Sect has a joyous occasion. Once this discussion concludes, all of you may set out separately and announce this matter to the four directions!"
"Yes! We understand! We shall obey the Sect Master's command!"
Upon hearing the Sect Master speak, the True Intent Cultivators of Fuyao Sect below all