"Whew!"

Exhaling deeply, Wang Junze once again awoke from his cultivation state.

The True Qi had completed several Great Cycles within his body, which meant that Wang Junze had completely refined the power absorbed from Luo Qingxuan due to their Life and Death Contract, greatly enhancing his strength. It now almost equated to the Mid-stage Heaven-Treading, saving several years of hard cultivation.

"You're awake?"

The next moment, Wang Junze saw Luo Bingyun.

"Elder Luo."

Standing up, Wang Junze bowed in greeting.

"Follow me, I need to talk to you privately."

Glancing at Wang Junze, Luo Bingyun spoke blandly.

Currently, Luo Qingxuan was still cultivating, which provided an opportunity for her to have a private conversation with Wang Junze.

Wang Junze naturally did not refuse and followed Luo Bingyun to the top floor of the Scripture Repository.

"Elder Luo, if you have something to say, just say it plainly."

"What are your plans for the future?" Luo Bingyun turned to face Wang Junze, asking slowly.

"I wouldn't say I have any plans." Thinking for a moment, Wang Junze explained, "After repelling the Deserters this time, I plan to leave the Northern Domain and travel the world. True Disciples of the sect have always had this tradition, haven't they?"

Now that Wang Junze's cultivation has broken through to Heaven-Treading, he naturally qualifies to leave the sect and journey.

In fact, after breaking through to Heaven-Treading, the sect also finds it difficult to have enough resources for disciples to continue their breakthroughs, so going outside to seek opportunities becomes the best choice.

"If I provide you with cultivation resources and guidance, are you willing to give up leaving the sect?"

Luo Bingyun suddenly asked.

"..."

This question slightly startled Wang Junze, and he immediately understood Luo Bingyun's implication.

Now his life and death are tied to Luo Qingxuan. If he encounters danger and dies outside, even if Luo Qingxuan stays in the sect, she too will perish along with him.

Therefore, the best solution is, of course, for Wang Junze to remain in the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

Before Wang Junze could respond, Luo Bingyun spoke again, "Qingxuan is not good at handling mundane affairs, but you excel in this area, and you are a disciple of the Sect Leader. As long as you stay in the sect, the sect's power will slowly be transferred to you... In the future, when you enter the Saint Realm, you can inherit the position of Sect Leader."

"???"

Sect Leader?! This statement stunned Wang Junze. How could Luo Bingyun promise him the position of Sect Leader in Zhou Dongfei's place?

Seeing Wang Junze's confusion, Luo Bingyun elaborated, "Among this generation of disciples, besides Qingxuan, you have the best talent. In the future, after you two marry..."

"Wait a moment..."

Before Luo Bingyun could finish, Wang Junze hurriedly interrupted.

What do you mean after you two marry?

"Elder Luo, I don't have that kind of relationship with Senior Sister Luo." Wang Junze replied helplessly.

"You two have a Life and Death Contract, your lives are tied together, and you tell me you haven't thought about marrying her?" Instantly, a trace of anger flashed in Luo Bingyun's eyes, coldly questioning.

"..."

How could he say that he never intended to form such a Life and Death Contract with Senior Sister Luo!

Being stared at, Wang Junze felt a tingling in his scalp, but he didn't dare to voice that thought.

"Do you think Qingxuan is not suitable for you?" The coldness in her voice intensified as Luo Bingyun pressed on.

"That's not what I meant... I'm saying that I'm not worthy of Senior Sister Luo." Wang Junze hurriedly defended himself.

"Originally, you indeed weren't worthy of Qingxuan." With a cold snort, hearing this, Luo Bingyun's expression softened slightly as she continued, "However, this time you were willing to risk your life to save Qingxuan, which shows that your intentions are indeed deserving of her."

"Once we've repelled the Deserters this time, I'll take charge, and you two will marry!" Luo Bingyun once more declared, resolute and unyielding, giving Wang Junze no chance to refuse.

"I refuse!"

Suddenly, a voice came from the stairs.

"Qingxuan..."

In an instant, Luo Bingyun reacted, immediately turning her gaze towards the source, a trace of warmth returning to her eyes.

"Master, I am not a child anymore. My life and future... shouldn't be decided by you."

Luo Qingxuan spoke softly, but her expression was firm.

These words rendered Luo Bingyun speechless, leaving her wanting to say something, but in the end, she couldn't find the words.

Usually, she was very strict with Luo Qingxuan, and Luo Qingxuan never dared to oppose her. But this time... Luo Qingxuan seriously rejected her, leaving Luo Bingyun feeling both dazed and heartbroken.

Without the Life and Death Contract, she naturally wouldn't involve herself in this matter. But... Luo Qingxuan's life is already tied to Wang Junze!

"Alright, I'll compromise!"

Taking a deep breath, Luo Bingyun calmly said, "However, neither of you can easily leave the Northern Domain until you both have broken through to Entering the Path!"

"Master!"

Before Wang Junze could reply, Luo Qingxuan spoke again, "I know you're doing this for my sake, but... my life was saved by Junior Brother Wang; I owe him. Therefore, I can't constrain him, affecting his life!"

"Qingxuan!"

With a stern expression, Luo Bingyun couldn't help but rebuke sharply.

But this time, Luo Qingxuan did not back down as usual. Instead, she faced Luo Bingyun's gaze, "Master, Qingxuan will listen to you in all things, but not in this matter!"

"..."

With a somewhat unpleasant expression, Luo Bingyun ultimately refrained from arguing further with Luo Qingxuan and simply turned and walked downstairs.

"I'm sorry... Junior Brother Wang, Master didn't mean to force you!"

Turning her gaze to Wang Junze, Luo Qingxuan spoke again, "As it was before, so it will be in the future. You shouldn't feel any psychological burden."

Looking at Luo Qingxuan, Wang Junze also felt a complex emotion rise in his heart.

Luo Qingxuan is indeed excellent in every way—appearance, figure, talent, even personality. Otherwise, he wouldn't have unhesitatingly chosen to sacrifice himself to save her when Luo Qingxuan was on the brink of death.

But... there is already someone in his heart!

"Senior Sister Luo..."

Wang Junze wanted to say something else, but Luo Qingxuan interrupted him before he could speak.

With a smile on her face, Luo Qingxuan said, "Alright, focus on cultivating. Remember, from now on, your life is not just yours... it's also mine, so you need to work even harder!"

"...I will!"

Wang Junze replied earnestly.

"Alright, no need to be so serious." With a light laugh, Luo Qingxuan spoke again, "Let's go down. Elder Qiu just mentioned that they could open up a space for us to practice swordsmanship."

"Okay!"

Looking up, Wang Junze's face once again showed a smile, and he answered softly.

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