Qingyun Peak, a long time later, gradually returned to peace.
Ye Yun lay on the grass, his head resting on Xiaoxue's white silken legs. The soft touch from behind was the perfect pillow.
Chen Lingyi and Chen Lingxin, the two sisters, hugged each other, their heads resting on Ye Yun's body, while Lin Xueyan quietly rested on Ye Yun's other side.
As for Bai Xiaoxiao, her skirt was in disarray, and her delicate body was curled up in Ye Yun's embrace, her expression one of being completely undone.
Bai Xiaoxiao closed her eyes, still murmuring something in her sleep.
"Senior Sister... no... not there... don't... that's really not allowed..."
Ye Yun gazed at the sky. Since arriving in this world, for the first time, he felt such peace and tranquility in his heart.
"I truly wish this moment would last forever..."
Under the brilliant golden sunset, lying leisurely on the grass with his adorable disciples, feeling the gentle evening breeze, and experiencing the beauty of life...
This was truly a precious experience that no amount of strength or treasures could buy.
At this moment, Lin Xueyan, who had her eyes open, quietly asked.
"Master, what are your plans after this?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yun pondered for a moment before replying, "Naturally, I will go into seclusion. It's time to attempt to break through to the Saint realm."
After all, he had already comprehended the origin of the Great Dao, and with the Extreme Dao Divine Lotus to aid his breakthrough, it was merely a matter of time before he could attempt to reach the Saint realm.
However, Lin Xueyan was quite impressed and couldn't help but exclaim, "To break through to Sainthood in such a short time, you truly are remarkable!"
"But, after you reach the Saint realm, what will you do?"
Ye Yun replied without hesitation, "After breaking through to the Saint realm, I will naturally prepare for ascension."
"Since I know there are vaster and more powerful worlds, I must experience them. Otherwise, wouldn't I be like a frog trapped in a well?"
Unsurprisingly, as soon as he mentioned ascension, Lin Xueyan couldn't help but ask again.
"What about us? We want to go to the Heavenly Domain with you!"
"This..."
Honestly, the arrangement for his disciples after ascension was something he had been considering.
If possible, it would be best for everyone to go together. That way, he could grow stronger faster through returns, and he wouldn't have to part with his beloved disciples!
But the problem was also obvious. Even if he wanted to bring them, ascension wasn't like a group tour. Even if the path of ascension was opened, usually only one person could enter at a time.
After a long silence, he looked at the anxiously uneasy Lin Xueyan and smiled slightly.
"No problem. Since Xueyan wishes it, I will do everything I can to take you all to the Heavenly Domain!"
As soon as he said this, Lin Xueyan, who had been worried, almost jumped up in excitement.
"Great! Great! Disciple loves Master the most!"
Lin Xueyan, in her excitement, turned around and pounced onto Ye Yun's head, hugging him tightly and refusing to let go.
This was difficult for Ye Yun, as her burgeoning chest pressed against him, making it hard to breathe.
"Xueyan, let go quickly, I'm suffocating!"
To avoid being too rough with Bai Xiaoxiao and the others, Ye Yun couldn't use too much force to push her away.
But Lin Xueyan, caught up in her excitement, was unwilling to let go of this opportunity to take advantage of her Master.
Ye Yun, unable to bear it any longer, grabbed her soft, slender waist and began to tickle her.
Every young girl has a weak spot at their waist, and Lin Xueyan instantly couldn't hold back, letting out a cry.
"Master, stop tickling! It tickles so much!!!"
"Today, I shall teach you what it means to respect your Master!"
Ye Yun snorted, having no intention of letting go of this disrespectful little girl, and tickled her even harder.
Under his incomparable strength, Lin Xueyan couldn't even get up.
"Hahaha! Master! Master, I was wrong! Stop tickling me!"
"Haha... Hahaha... Master! Master, I was wrong! I was wrong! Disciple will never dare again!"
"If this continues, disciple will truly be done for!"
Lin Xueyan's waist arched, her entire body covered in sweat. She desperately tilted her swan-like neck, but still couldn't break free.
Only after half a minute did Ye Yun stop, as if satisfied.
Lin Xueyan seemed to have lost all her strength, her delicate body drenched in sweat, and slumped onto the grass beside him. Even her white stockings were damp with sweat.
Her face was flushed, and her eyes had lost their focus. Only her small mouth was panting heavily.
"Will you dare to provoke me again next time?"
Ye Yun glanced at her, looking like a victor.
Lin Xueyan lay on the ground, motionless like a corpse. After a long while, she managed to say, "So scary, but I like it so much..."
"..."
Ye Yun's face was full of dark lines. Why did he feel like he had awakened something extraordinary in his disciple?
But no matter what, it was still a beautiful day.
Afterward, he spent two days playing with Lin Xueyan and the others on Qingyun Peak. During this time, he imparted more power to them and helped resolve some of the trivial matters concerning the Immortal Palaces of the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect.
Once the relaxation was over, he announced that he would officially begin his seclusion to attempt to break through to the Saint realm!
Inside his cave dwelling, Ye Yun took out the Extreme Dao Divine Lotus and, without any further hesitation, began to absorb it.
"Saint realm, here I come!"
Two months passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period, the entire continent was shaken by a series of news and completely transformed.
First, the war of invasion by the demon race. A million-strong army was annihilated by the combined forces of several Immortal Palaces, and the new empress of the demon race declared that the demon race would henceforth be subservient to humanity.
Second, Ye Yun of the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect, with a single sword, annihilated the entire nascent Nine Nether Immortal Palace, striking fear into countless lesser beings.
Third, the new Palace Lords of the Featherfall Immortal Palace and the Linglong Immortal Palace, along with the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect, jointly declared war on the Dragon Soaring Immortal Palace. Within ten days, the Dragon Soaring Immortal Palace ceased to exist on the continent.
Fourth, the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect, with the support of the remaining two great Immortal Palaces and even the Empress of the demon race, was officially renamed the Ancient Dao Immortal Palace, with Gu Xiaoyue serving as its first Palace Lord, becoming one of the only three great Immortal Palaces on the continent.
Fifth, the Featherfall Immortal Palace, the Linglong Immortal Palace, and the Ancient Dao Immortal Palace announced their alliance, making a pact of heavenly will, vowing not to invade each other and to assist in their development.
Sixth, Ye Yun of the Ancient Dao Immortal Palace entered a critical period of breakthrough, officially attempting to reach the Saint realm!
These series of events completely altered the landscape of the Profound Heaven Continent, which had remained unchanged for thousands of years.
Ye Yun, the person who instigated and created all of this, was now revered as the Ancient Dao Sword Immortal, and countless sword cultivators on the continent worshipped him as their deity.
Now, everyone eagerly awaited the moment he would break through the barrier and achieve transcendence into sainthood!
Days turned into weeks. On a perfectly ordinary and peaceful sunny day.
Above the Qingyun Divine Mountain of the Ancient Dao Immortal Palace.
A scorching pillar of light shot up into the sky, and boundless auspicious radiance filled the heavens. A majestic and sacred aura enveloped the land for thousands of miles.