The woman raised her head, her gaze cold as she glanced at Xuan Wudi, and said flatly, "If you want me to say something nice, it's simple—seal my ability to speak as well."

"Ah, Sister Chu, why must you torture yourself like this? I... I truly have a sincere heart for you! Heaven bears witness!" Xuan Wudi sighed helplessly, looking at this peerless beauty, without even a hint of anger.

His two aunts were already considered top-tier beauties of the era, both in appearance and talent. Yet, even they paled in comparison to Chu Qing by three degrees.

The first time he saw Chu Qing, Xuan Wudi couldn't help but exclaim, "Such a woman belongs only to the heavens!"

"Sincere heart?" The woman revealed a faint smile full of disdain, her lips curving in mockery, "Your so-called sincerity is sealing someone's cultivation and forcibly marrying them into your home?"

"I... I..." Xuan Wudi was momentarily speechless. This matter was indeed his doing. From the very first moment he laid eyes on this woman, he fell in love with her and swore in his heart that she was the only one he would marry in this lifetime.

But this woman was too cold, utterly cold!

And far too wild in nature!

To be fair, the Boundary Sea Dao Sect had long grown accustomed to being oppressed by the Heavenly Realm Sea's ancient sects. From the top down, none of them had particularly strong tempers or overbearing personalities.

Although Xuan Wudi was a young Great Saint, he truly hadn't done anything truly evil over the years. Let alone something as outrageous as forcibly taking someone—this was honestly his first time.

When he first saw this woman, she seemed to be searching for something, wandering over the entirety of the Heavenly Realm Sea.

At the time, a Great Saint Realm creature of the Heavenly Realm Sea had been coldly eyeing her from the waters, seemingly ready to attack.

Xuan Wudi first drove away the Great Saint Realm creature and then approached her to strike up conversation. But the woman completely ignored him and turned away. When she grew annoyed by his persistence, she simply took action directly.

Her retaliation had been a thorough shock to Xuan Wudi.

She was clearly a cultivator beneath the Saint Realm's peak, yet her combat prowess was overwhelmingly powerful, forcing even a Great Saint like him into disarray and nearly injuring him.

In the end, he was left with no choice but to summon several holy artifacts and use supreme divine abilities to forcibly subdue the woman, sealing her cultivation and bringing her back to the Boundary Sea Dao Sect.

Originally, Xuan Wudi's plan was for the two of them to spend some time together.

"She will eventually understand my feelings."

That was what he said to his father, Xuansong, at the time.

Unexpectedly, Xuansong directly scoffed at the notion, saying, "That's utter nonsense. Women? Just sleep with them, and they'll be yours! Who has the time to waste on emotional talk? The wedding date is set for three months from now!"

With one line from the leader, the matter was decided.

At the time, Xuan Wudi did not object much, as he truly wanted to marry this woman in his heart.

Xuanyue and Xuanxue had both visited to meet this self-proclaimed Chu Qing. However, both sisters were somewhat opposed to the marriage, but since their elder brother had already made up his mind, they refrained from interfering further.

Such matters, frankly, weren't considered a big deal in the Heavenly Realm Sea.

Especially now, with the Boundary Sea Dao Sect becoming the most dominant power in the Heavenly Realm Sea, it seemed even more insignificant.

After all, as the young master of the sect and a Great Saint Realm genius, was it too much to ask to marry a woman?

Qi Xiaoyu coldly watched Xuan Wudi, her heart increasingly anxious. She could sense that Chu Mo was nearby!

This unique sensing ability was unparalleled in Heaven and Earth!

Because she possessed the one-of-a-kind Seven-orifice Heart!

Even Chu Mo couldn't match her in terms of this ability. She could sense not only Chu Mo's general location but even confirm that he was still alive!

But unexpectedly, such a situation arose, and she was instead taken by a local power in the Heavenly Realm Sea, intending to become their young master's wife...

Xuan Wudi looked at Qi Xiaoyu, pleading earnestly, "Sister Chu, this matter is already settled. Even if you despise, hate, or blame me... I genuinely love you. Don't worry, after we marry, I promise to treat you well!"

"Xuan Wudi, do you think this kind of coercion is right? You're a man of stature, a Great Saint Realm cultivator; what kind of woman could you not find? Why do you insist on forcing me?" Qi Xiaoyu said. "You're a good person, but we are truly not suited for one another."

"I am now the young master of the strongest force in the Heavenly Realm Sea; how are we not suited? Whatever resources you desire, I have them! You are currently at the Saint Realm; I'll have you reach the Great Saint Realm within a thousand years!" Xuan Wudi said, agitated.

"I have no interest," Qi Xiaoyu said indifferently. "Even the Luotian Imperial Clan means nothing to me..."

"Haha, well said! The Luotian Imperial Clan... means nothing to us either!" A voice rang out as a young man entered from outside. He bore a seven or eight-point resemblance to Xuan Wudi, yet his eyes were far sharper.

The newcomer was Xuansong, the sect leader of the Boundary Sea Dao Sect. He looked at Qi Xiaoyu and said calmly, "This is the Heavenly Realm Sea. The Luotian Imperial Clan cannot interfere here! So, young lady, you should rest easy and prepare to become the bride of our Xuan family!"

Qi Xiaoyu glanced at Xuansong. This peak Great Saint cultivator's true power was uncertain, yet he gave an impression not inferior to figures like Patriarch Beidou. She said coldly, "Young lady? No, I am not a young lady; I am already a married woman."

"What?" Xuan Wudi's face turned pale instantly, his hands trembling slightly.

Xuansong shot a look at his son, frowning inwardly. Years of suppression had clearly eroded his son's fortitude. Despite possessing Great Saint Realm cultivation, his mindset was weak. He said mildly, "What difference does it make? Judging by your bone age, you're not even a few centuries old—you qualify as a peerless genius. Among cultivators, who cares about such formalities? Once you marry my son, you'll be our family's daughter-in-law!"

As Xuansong spoke, a faint, imposing aura of a top-tier cultivator emanated from him, not necessarily meant to suppress Qi Xiaoyu but to apply some psychological pressure.

Qi Xiaoyu, however, remained unfazed. She said, "Having kept to your bounds all these years, why ruin it all over a woman? Some mistakes can be made and corrected, but others, once committed, are irreversible."

"Are you threatening me?" Xuansong chuckled incredulously, looking at Qi Xiaoyu. "Girl, no matter who your husband is, even if it's someone from the Luotian Imperial Clan, I am not afraid! So spare me your little tricks."

"Truly not afraid?" Qi Xiaoyu asked.

Xuansong's expression briefly stiffened before he sneered, "I said I'm not afraid, and I meant it. The Luotian Imperial Clan? They don't control the Heavenly Realm Sea! Their conquests continue only because the powerhouses are indifferent. Otherwise, one of them could erase that clan forever!"

"You're right," Qi Xiaoyu suddenly said.

Xuansong was momentarily taken aback, staring at Qi Xiaoyu.

Qi Xiaoyu continued, "But your Boundary Sea Dao Sect has no such powerhouse."

Xuansong sneered, "The Heavenly Realm Sea always had a supreme powerhouse, yet our sect has thrived all the same."

"That's because you all behaved yourself and dared not provoke them," Qi Xiaoyu replied.

"Hmph!" Stung into silence, Xuansong let out a disdainful snort, flung his sleeve sharply, and stormed out.

After Xuansong left, Xuan Wudi looked at Qi Xiaoyu with a wry smile and said, "Sister Chu, why provoke my father? What good does it do you?"

"What good does it do me to make him happy?" Qi Xiaoyu glanced at Xuan Wudi and continued focusing on breaking the seal within her body. The only thing she could rely on now was her one-of-a-kind Seven-orifice Heart.

This heart was her greatest asset, impossible to seal, even by a powerhouse.

Years ago, Qi Xiaoyu had left behind a strand of power in her heart. However, the Great Saint's seal was too powerful; her reserve alone could not break through it. Yet she refused to give up and persevered.

"Sister Chu, no need for further words. Just rest and recuperate here. Elders from the Thirteen Islands are already arriving to celebrate our marriage. As the young master, I must see to them; it wouldn't be polite otherwise. Sister Chu, once I return, I'll come to speak with you again." Xuan Wudi smiled warmly before turning to leave.

Qi Xiaoyu sat alone, her face troubled. She thought to herself: Brother, where are you? Why haven't you come for me yet? Are there treasures underwater that have you hiding down there?

Meanwhile, Chu Mo, after nearly a year of artifact forging, was finally reaching completion!

During this time, his artifact-forging skills had improved tremendously.

In the continuous refinement of this mighty figure's severed finger, Chu Mo gained insights into their Dao and deepened his own understanding. His cultivation had thus ascended to the peak of the Great Saint Realm.

Throughout history, such rapid progress was likely unparalleled across the vast cosmos of the Luotian Universe.

Yet, during this period, Chu Mo often thought of Qi Xiaoyu. A unique feeling continuously unsettled his heart. But in his view, there was no way Qi Xiaoyu could encounter danger. Even if she entered the Trial Field, she had companions. With her cultivation and combat prowess, in the Trial Field...

At this thought, Chu Mo's heart suddenly tensed. He finally understood the root of his unease!

The Trial Field!

The place connected to the Luotian Immortal Domain!

If news from the Luotian Immortal Domain spread, would it reach the Trial Field?

The news of him being struck into the Heavenly Realm Sea by the Celestial Matriarch Zhong Caiyun—could it really be kept secret?

If Qi Xiaoyu learned of his plight, her personality would almost certainly drive her to leave the Trial Field and come searching for him in the Heavenly Realm Sea, wouldn't it?

Not just her—Yiyi and the others, too. They appeared gentle on the surface, but deep down, they were incredibly stubborn. When these women acted recklessly, they wouldn't heed reason...

Realizing this possibility, Chu Mo grew restless.

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