When the time for the Heaven Basin Secret Realm ended, those who were inside found themselves suddenly back at Heavenly Sword Villa.
Upon realizing that their time in the Heaven Basin Secret Realm had come to an end, various emotions appeared on their faces, ranging from sorrow to anger and relief... and so on.
As for Xichen, he was calmly gazing at his surroundings when he saw Yun Che, who was still injured but had clearly healed himself in the short time he had.
Except for Yun Che, his eyes landed on Mu Lanyi, who was already staring at him, and who quickly averted her gaze upon seeing him looking back at her.
"The Heaven Basin Secret Realm has concluded for this year, and I hope everyone has had good fortune," Ling Kun said calmly, his gaze sweeping over all the participants, pausing on Xichen for a moment before continuing. "Tomorrow, the Demon Sealing Ceremony will begin. Those interested are welcome to come and observe."
"Now, everyone may return to their sects or to their assigned rooms," Ling Kun said, placing his hands behind his back as he left the platform.
"Yueli, lead everyone back to the Sect, as I will go fulfill an old promise before returning," Chu Yuechan said to her junior sister and the disciples behind her.
"Understood, Sister." Chu Yueli bowed gracefully, then turned to the disciples of Frozen Cloud Asgard. "Let us depart."
As Chu Yuechan walked away serenely in the other direction, Xichen followed her movement with a faint gaze before looking away.
After Frozen Cloud Asgard left, other major powers like the Xiao Sect and Burning Heaven Clan also departed, leaving only a few minor powers who were interested in the upcoming Demon Sealing Ceremony.
[Ding! The host has prevented the meeting between Yun Che and Yun Canghai. Yun Che has lost 500 Fortune Value, and the host has gained 2,500 Destiny Points.]
"..." Xichen stared at the system notification, blinking in surprise for a moment, and quickly turned his gaze toward the departing Burning Heaven Clan. Yun Che was indeed among them, being supported by other disciples, seemingly having decided to leave and heal his injuries rather than stay and watch the Demon Sealing event.
"Well, I suppose it's time for this prince to leave as well." Xichen stretched his body slightly and was about to soar into the sky and depart, but he stopped when someone appeared before him.
The person standing before him was a stunning woman, exuding maturity and a calm allure. Her long black hair cascaded like a stream of ink down her smooth back, flowing gracefully to her slender, willow-like waist, accentuating a feminine figure with enticing curves and a full bosom that radiated femininity.
Despite the silk veil covering part of her features, her beauty seeped through like a faint glow, impossible to conceal. She stared at him with blue eyes like frozen lakes, exuding a cold calmness and profound tranquility, befitting a person who does not easily allow the world to touch her.
She wore pure white robes, delicately embroidered at the sleeves with gleaming snowflakes, the hallmark of the Frozen Cloud Asgard, making him recognize her instantly without a doubt... it was none other than Chu Yuechan herself.
"Yuechan greets His Highness, Prince Xichen," Yuechan said, bowing slightly toward Xichen. Although the Asgard rarely interacted with outsiders, they possessed the minimum etiquette, especially toward emperors and kings.
"There's no need for such formal greetings, Fairy Chu," Xichen said, waving his hand casually. "This is the first time we meet, yet this prince owes you an apology, as I suddenly went into seclusion for two years, leaving our transaction pending for so long."
"No need to apologize, Your Highness. You have fulfilled your side of the deal, and I cannot blame you, as your training is paramount," Chu Yuechan replied, her voice soft yet carrying an inherent coolness, her gaze steady and unwavering.
Her speech was formal, but her gaze was not.
She saw... the change in his eyes. He was not the same weak-willed, pretentious prince from the imperial palace. There was something deeper, darker... and more dangerous.
"So, have you come to complete the agreement?" Xichen asked with a slight smile, his eyes calmly studying the details of her features with undeniable interest. "Or... have you finally decided to cancel it?"
Chu Yuechan hesitated for a moment before replying:
"The agreement still stands. But I doubt that merely making some ice for the princess is sufficient to repay Your Highness's favor. Therefore, if there is anything else you desire, do not hesitate to ask, and I will do my utmost to fulfill it, as long as it does not harm the interests of the Asgard."
Although the maidservant who gave her the Detoxification Pill said it was a seventh-grade detox pill, when she used it, it was not just a simple detox pill but a legendary pill called the Body and Marrow Purification Pill, which removed all impurities from her body, along with the damage to her Profound Art, and opened all her profound entrances.
"Very well, I will keep that in mind," Xichen nodded calmly as he began to rise into the sky. "In that case, let's go, but you may have to wait a little before meeting Xue'er, as I have some things to do first."
"..." Yuechan stared at Xichen before also rising into the sky, curious about the strength of this prince who seemed to be only two-thirds her age. Although she had reached the 7th Level of the Emperor Profound Realm, she could not see through him.
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