This journey lasted nearly a year.

Murong Qingcheng and Shen Jingqiu couldn’t get any news, so they patiently searched, and unexpectedly, they finally found it now.

The people from Yaochi Sacred Land quickly withdrew because they informed Lin Xuan that Shen Jingqiu was at a critical point in cultivation and couldn’t come out at all.

So, they returned to report the news.

The Zixia Holy Land people indicated that Murong Qingcheng was nearby, and quickly took Lin Xuan away from the city to another one.

Two days later, Lin Xuan and Murong Qingcheng met.

Their eyes met, and both felt emotional. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Afterward, Lin Xuan took Murong Qingcheng aboard the Black Soil for a passionate encounter.

Three days later, they emerged.

Lin Xuan and Murong Qingcheng strolled on the grass.

Murong Qingcheng listened to Lin Xuan recount his experiences over the past year, with a look of lingering fear.

Thankfully, Lin Xuan came out; otherwise, given the eerie quality of the White Bone Giant City and Oblique Moon Xuan Realm, he might have been trapped inside for life.

"You always make people so worried!" Murong Qingcheng complained.

Her eyes were filled with worry.

Lin Xuan laughed heartily: "If people know the Saintess of Zixia Holy Land worries about me, would those young Heavenly Prides be heartbroken?"

Indeed, Murong Qingcheng had become the Saintess of Zixia Holy Land. Lin Xuan also knew that when Shen Jingqiu came out, she might become the Saintess of Turquoise Pool Sacred Land as well.

These were his women! Lin Xuan was happy for them.

At this moment, Murong Qingcheng asked: "By the way, what are you planning to do with Liu Mingyue?"

"Well, I need to think it over carefully."

Lin Xuan’s eyes flickered because Liu Mingyue had a special status. If used effectively, it might gain Wan Chu Sacred Land’s support.

Though Lin Xuan’s own strength was formidable, the power backing him was quite weak.

He had no sect or family to rely on, only himself.

This made his journey across the East Desolate Continent very dangerous.

Thus, he must find ways to attract alliances.

Now, with Murong Qingcheng and Shen Jingqiu, at least Turquoise Pool Sacred Land and Zixia Holy Land wouldn’t oppose him.

They might even help at times.

Listening, Murong Qingcheng said, "How you use her is your matter; I wouldn’t oppose even if you kept her."

Lin Xuan was slightly surprised, thinking she might be testing him?

He then chuckled, "How could that be; I have you and Qiu’er, how could I want someone else."

Murong Qingcheng glared at Lin Xuan with a half-smile: "Really? Then what about Zhao Xue? Would you take her in?"

Uh...

Lin Xuan was speechless.

Murong Qingcheng played with her hair: "Don’t worry, I won’t be that petty."

"However, remember one thing: you must not forget or betray me."

"Of course!" Lin Xuan replied warmly, pulling her into his embrace.

They stayed together for a month before Murong Qingcheng returned to Zixia Holy Land, and Lin Xuan prepared to enter seclusion for cultivation.

He gained a lot from Oblique Moon Xuan Realm, his cultivation significantly advanced, and he also comprehended some mysterious Dao patterns.

He needed to digest all this properly.

So he went to a mountain range, opened a cave mansion, set up an array, and entered the Black Soil.

This seclusion lasted for half a year.

In half a year, Lin Xuan stabilized his breakthrough, further advanced, reaching the Late Stage Four-star King.

Moreover, he made some progress in comprehending those Dao patterns.

His strength significantly increased.

Lin Xuan didn’t continue cultivating, thinking half a year was enough. He wanted to see what was happening outside.

Coming out from Black Soil, Lin Xuan saw Liu Mingyue.

In her blue dress, Liu Mingyue looked stunning, but her expression was quite bad, having been imprisoned by Lin Xuan for over half a year.

She felt extremely frustrated.

Originally, according to the sect’s agreement, she was to become Wan Chu Sacred Land’s Saintess, a shining figure among the young generation of the East Desolate Continent!

Now, that was gone.

She became Lin Xuan’s servant.

She couldn’t bear it.

Thus, upon seeing Lin Xuan, she gritted her teeth: "Kid, I advise you to release me, or Wan Chu Sacred Land won’t spare you."

"Wan Chu Sacred Land? Doesn’t matter. I’ve already angered Shaking Light Sacred Land, I don’t mind another."

Offended Shaking Light Sacred Land?

Liu Mingyue was stunned. In Oblique Moon Xuan Realm, Lin Xuan had killed people from Four Symbols Sacred Land and Five Elements Sect.

Now, only mentioning Shaking Light Sacred Land, why?

Liu Mingyue recalled a rumor before entering Oblique Moon Xuan Realm. Next moment, her face changed, pointing at Lin Xuan.

"You’re the Lin Xuan wanted by Shaking Light Holy Land!"

"Not bad, you guessed it right. I’m Lin Xuan."

"Damn kid, it’s you!"

Liu Mingyue was shocked, not expecting Lin Xuan’s background.

But the next moment, she spoke solemnly: "Lin Xuan, I advise you not to destroy yourself. Release me, I swear I won’t trouble you."

"Moreover, Wan Chu Sacred Land won’t seek trouble with you."

"Really? That would be foolish to trust you." Lin Xuan coldly sneered, unmoved.

Liu Mingyue’s face darkened: "What will it take for you to release me?"

Lin Xuan sat nearby, softly saying: "Honestly, I did consider making you my maid."

"Because before, I didn’t expect to leave Oblique Moon Xuan Realm this quickly."

"But now, things are different."

"You, as Wan Chu Sacred Land’s genius disciple, hoped to be a Saintess. Now captured by me, it’s a deep shame for them."

"They probably want to kill me to vent anger, so I can’t keep you."

"What? You dare harm me!" Hearing this, Liu Mingyue became tense, instinctively stepping back three steps, her whole body on edge.

Previously, Lin Xuan had never intended to kill her, which made her think he feared Wan Chu Sacred Land, hence wouldn’t kill her.

But now, she saw determination in his eyes, clearly intending harm.

Liu Mingyue’s pupils contracted, quickly thinking of ways to avoid being killed.

"You can’t kill me; if you do, Wan Chu Sacred Land definitely won’t spare you."

Lin Xuan shook his head slightly: "That reason doesn’t work; whether I kill you or not, Wan Chu Sacred Land will trouble me."