"In the foreign realm, a new emperor has been born..."

Sovereign Xiao Yao remained silent.

His jet-black hair slightly covered his deep eyes.

No one knew what Sovereign Xiao Yao was thinking at this moment.

But considering that Sovereign Wu Hui's aura had disappeared, and that a new emperor might have been born in the foreign realm.

Even a fool would know there must be some connection between these events.

"Xiao Yao..."

"Xiao Yao brother..."

Jiang Luori and Jiang Shengyi approached, standing on either side of Sovereign Xiao Yao, their expressions showing concern and sympathy.

Sovereign Xiao Yao had never seen his father in person.

Just when he finally heard news about Sovereign Wu Hui, it turned out like this.

Anyone would find it difficult to accept.

Jiang Shengyi felt heartache, while Jiang Luori's eyes reddened slightly.

"It's fine." Sovereign Xiao Yao waved his hand indifferently, his face expressionless, his eyes as deep as the ocean under the night sky.

"As expected of the Young Master, such composure..." War God Manxin secretly admired.

Sovereign Xiao Yao's reaction wasn't because he didn't care about Sovereign Wu Hui, but because he could control his mindset and emotions.

Mental fortitude was more important than any talent or cultivation level.

"Young Master, don't worry. A-Nine believes that the Master's aura has merely disappeared, which doesn't necessarily mean something bad happened," A-Nine came forward to comfort him.

"That's right, Young Master. Not to mention the Master's unfathomable strength, but even if something did happen, it would only affect one of the Master's three pure bodies," War God Manxin said.

The reason he wasn't overly concerned was because Sovereign Wu Hui in the foreign realm was just one of his three pure bodies created through divine division.

Even if something happened, it wouldn't be fatal to Sovereign Wu Hui.

"I understand this. Thank you for bringing the news, Senior," Sovereign Xiao Yao cupped his hands.

"My return from the border wasn't solely to deliver news to the Young Master."

"The Master once said that if he ever disappeared, it would mark the beginning of unrest in the foreign realm. Great waves might follow, and a chaotic era would unfold."

"So I must return to the Sovereign family to report certain matters, allowing them to prepare appropriate measures and plans," War God Manxin said.

"Yes, thank you for your efforts, Senior," Sovereign Xiao Yao solemnly cupped his hands.

Without War God Manxin, he wouldn't have known this news.

"Take care, Young Master. By the way, during his leisure time, the Master often gazed alone in one direction."

"That direction was toward the Sovereign family in the Imperial Province."

War God Manxin bowed deeply to Sovereign Xiao Yao, then departed.

His parting words left Jiang Luori, Jiang Shengyi, and the other women with a faint bitterness in their hearts and reddened eyes.

Even heroes have tender feelings.

How could Sovereign Wu Hui not care about his wife and child?

But he had more important matters to attend to.

To not fail the common people nor fail one's beloved—how difficult that was.

Even the great Wuzhong Emperor couldn't achieve both.

Sovereign Xiao Yao clasped his hands behind his back and walked away alone.

"Xiao Yao..." Jiang Shengyi called out.

"None of you come over. Let me be alone for a while," Sovereign Xiao Yao waved his hand.

Both Jiang Shengyi and Jiang Luori felt a sourness in their hearts.

A-Nine sighed softly, "Don't worry too much. I believe in the Young Master."

"Xiao Yao, he's too tired," Jiang Shengyi's voice carried sympathy.

People only saw Sovereign Xiao Yao's brilliance, how he dominated the ancient path with dazzling glory.

They couldn't see his inner loneliness and pressure.

Alone, playing chess with the heavens.

And that statement he left when he walked the ancient path alone:

When I attain the Dao and become immortal, I dare to make the sun and moon shine anew.

The goal Sovereign Xiao Yao set for himself was too high, too lofty.

So high that ordinary geniuses wouldn't even dare to imagine it.

When a person is proud at heart and stands at the peak.

What they experience is not just invincibility, but also loneliness.

The strong are always lonely.

This was why Jiang Shengyi tried so desperately to cultivate.

She hoped to become a flame that could slightly warm Sovereign Xiao Yao's cold and solitary heart.

For a full ten days.

Sovereign Xiao Yao stayed in an ancient cave.

He didn't cultivate, didn't study the Book of Life, didn't do anything.

He just emptied his mind, thinking about nothing, doing nothing.

Sovereign Xiao Yao understood that mindset was more important than anything.

"Still too weak," Sovereign Xiao Yao sighed.

If other geniuses heard these words, they would certainly exclaim.

Sovereign Xiao Yao was being too modest.

If this was considered weak, wouldn't all other geniuses of this era be ashamed enough to commit suicide?

It's worth noting that Sovereign Xiao Yao was still very young, only in his twenties.

To have such power at this age was unprecedented in ancient history.

Now, below the Supreme Realm, who could deal with Sovereign Xiao Yao?

"Xiao Yao, may I come in?"

Outside the ancient cave came Jiang Shengyi's gentle voice.

For a full ten days, Sovereign Xiao Yao had been in the cave, and they were worried.

Jiang Luori was troubled, not knowing how to comfort him, so Jiang Shengyi came to check.

"Sister Shengyi, come in," Sovereign Xiao Yao said.

Jiang Shengyi entered and saw Sovereign Xiao Yao sitting cross-legged on the ground, as still as a virgin, like a handsome deity.

The expected dejection and loss did not appear on Sovereign Xiao Yao's face.

"What, did Sister Shengyi think I was hiding here crying?" Sovereign Xiao Yao smiled.

Jiang Shengyi breathed a sigh of relief.

He could still joke, proving that Sovereign Xiao Yao wasn't too affected.

"We were all worried about you," Jiang Shengyi said.

"It's nothing. I just wanted to stop and rest for a while. Later I'll continue on to the ultimate trial ground," Sovereign Xiao Yao said.

Jiang Shengyi's clear eyes looked steadily at Sovereign Xiao Yao, then she suddenly knelt beside him.

"If you want to rest, then lie down," Jiang Shengyi patted her thigh with her jade hand.

Sovereign Xiao Yao was slightly surprised, then smiled and didn't stand on ceremony.

He lay down directly, resting his head on Jiang Shengyi's soft, full thighs.

The feeling was wonderfully exquisite.

The peerless goddess admired by countless male cultivators on the ancient path now offered her lap as a pillow. Who could refuse?

Only Sovereign Xiao Yao could receive such treatment.

"To be honest, I'm actually quite lazy and don't want to become a hero like my father."

"What do I care about the common people? As long as those around me are safe and happy, that's enough," Sovereign Xiao Yao said.

This thought might seem selfish.

But Sovereign Xiao Yao was indeed such a person.

Asking him to sacrifice for unrelated common people was something he couldn't do.

"Xiao Yao, it's not that heroes create the times, but that the times create heroes."

"In this era of great contention, someone is destined to stand out, to rule through the ages and suppress all enemies."

"And that person is you, Xiao Yao. You are destined to be a hero."

Jiang Shengyi spoke softly, extending her jade hand to caress Sovereign Xiao Yao's handsome profile, her beautiful eyes complex.

Not all women hope their beloved will be a world-saving hero.

Because heroes must bleed and sacrifice many things.

And she couldn't bear that.

"Heh... a hero?" Sovereign Xiao Yao said.

He strangely recalled a famous saying from his previous life.

With great power comes great responsibility.

Perhaps Sovereign Wu Hui held such a belief.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have written "A gentleman establishes his destiny, a lifetime without regrets" in the protective charm he left for Sovereign Xiao Yao.

"Thank you, Sister Shengyi. I suddenly feel much better," Sovereign Xiao Yao smiled faintly.

Although his mindset wasn't particularly troubled to begin with, talking with Jiang Shengyi made his heart very calm.

Jiang Shengyi had that ability.

She was like a gentle and kind big sister from next door—intellectual, mature, beautiful.

"By the way, I once said that after completing the ultimate ancient path, I would give you a promise..." Sovereign Xiao Yao suddenly remembered.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Shengyi extended a jade finger to seal Sovereign Xiao Yao's lips.

"Xiao Yao, no need for words. I know you still have a long road ahead, especially after learning about your father," Jiang Shengyi said understandingly.

After learning about Sovereign Wu Hui, Sovereign Xiao Yao naturally felt more pressure to cultivate and become stronger.

He had no extra time or energy for romance.

"But..." Sovereign Xiao Yao hesitated.

"It's alright. I can wait ten years, a hundred years, a thousand years, ten thousand years."

"As long as in the end, that person is you."

Jiang Shengyi smiled gently, incomparably beautiful.

Her words were straightforward, almost like a confession.

After experiencing so much, Jiang Shengyi had recognized her true heart.

In this life, she had only Sovereign Xiao Yao.

Since she had made her decision, why care about so many complications?

Hearing this, Sovereign Xiao Yao fell silent briefly, then suddenly sat up.

To Jiang Shengyi's extreme surprise, he kissed her red lips.

"Xiao Yao, mmm..."

Jiang Shengyi couldn't finish speaking before her fragrant lips were sealed.

Her heart couldn't remain calm, stirring with waves, never expecting Sovereign Xiao Yao to make such a move.

It's worth noting that Sovereign Xiao Yao's character had always been cool and indifferent, like moonlight.

Regarding matters of the heart, he was even more indifferent, without much pursuit, letting things take their natural course.

Countless women liked Sovereign Xiao Yao, and he never lacked female company.

But no woman had ever received the slightest response from Sovereign Xiao Yao.

Now, Sovereign Xiao Yao had taken the initiative.

This was unprecedented, a first.

Jiang Shengyi's beautiful eyes held a trace of crystal—tears of joy.

She stopped thinking about anything else, closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly, immersed in tenderness.

She parted her lips slightly, her tongue moving gently, passionately responding to Sovereign Xiao Yao.

And in this tender silence.

A clear voice like a warbler emerging from a valley rang out.

"Sister Shengyi, Brother Xiao Yao, someone outside is looking for you..."

Jiang Luori called out as she entered the ancient cave, only to see the two kissing.

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