Within the endless void storm, a colossal black warship drifted, utterly impervious to the tempest's assaults.
Beneath the warship's deck, a group of individuals listened intently to the address of a man in black standing before them.
"We have only one mission this time: to locate His Highness the Princess and escort her back to the Void Abyss within two months."
"If we fail, none of us will ever return!"
The man in black spoke with a grim expression, sternly admonishing the assembled group.
The royal court was incandescent with rage over the princess's capture, to the point where a full-scale invasion was almost considered.
This situation was precisely why these individuals had been dispatched, slipping into the Celestial Domain to find the princess.
Beside him, another person spoke softly.
"Lord General, there's no need to worry too much. No one should know the Princess's identity, nor about the Abyss Mark she bears. With our clan's secret techniques, we should be able to pinpoint her location quickly."
"I am aware of that, of course,"
The man in black cast a cold glance at the speaker.
"I am concerned that, given the Princess's beauty, she might attract trouble and be subjected to unspeakable acts after being captured."
"That... is also true..."
At this, everyone fell silent. After all, the Princess's appearance was always a point of pride for their Abyss clan.
It was only natural for her to be targeted.
Finally, the man in black let out a soft snort.
"In any case, we must find the Princess as soon as possible. If anything unfortunate were to befall her, I will personally tear apart and dismember anyone who dared to bully her!"
He had already prepared for the worst-case scenario on this mission, steeling himself for the possibility of unleashing carnage upon the Celestial Domain.
...
Within the Celestial Domain, atop Mount Chaofeng.
After leaving the Empress's Palace, Ye Yun returned directly to Green Peak.
Lin Xueyan and the others were still engaged in playful banter. Surprisingly, Ye Yao was seated under a red maple tree, engrossed in a book with an exceptionally serious demeanor.
Upon seeing his return, they all rushed to greet him.
"Master, are you alright?"
Lin Xueyan asked with apparent concern, as if fearing Ye Yun might have suffered any disadvantage from Feng Qingxian.
Ye Yun smiled faintly and said with a cheerful air,
"What could happen to me? I merely discussed some matters with her."
With that, he beckoned everyone closer.
"Alright, all of you, come here. I have some gifts to give you."
Upon hearing the word "gifts," their spirits soared, and they eagerly gathered around.
Chen Lingyi excitedly inquired, "Master, what kind of gifts do you have?"
Ye Yun then proceeded to take out several items one by one and hand them to them.
"These are remnants of immortals. Once you cultivate to the peak of the Saint realm in some time, you will find them useful. They will aid you in reaching the Profound Immortal realm."
"As for Xueyan and Zhiwei, you two have already received yours, so there's nothing for you this time."
After all, even with a multitude of immortal remnants, they wouldn't necessarily increase the success rate of comprehending immortal divine abilities.
The remaining disciples, such as Bai Xiaoxiao, Chen Lingyi, Chen Lingxin, and the newly accepted Ye Yao, were not far from breaking through to the Profound Immortal realm.
Especially Ye Yao, who was already at the peak of the Saint realm; a single session of power transmission would suffice.
"Wow, they're actually immortal remnants!"
Chen Lingyi's eyes lit up. She had come to understand the preciousness of these items recently.
Looking at the immortal remnant in her hand, which resembled a broken sword, her eyes sparkled.
Bai Xiaoxiao, however, was more perceptive. After examining the immortal remnant in her hand, she looked at Ye Yun with a hint of suspicion and asked,
"Master, you obtained these immortal remnants from Senior Feng, didn't you?"
"That's correct. Is there a problem?"
Bai Xiaoxiao then stared at him and asked,
"She gave them to you so easily. Did she not ask for any conditions?"
"Uh, well... there weren't really any conditions."
Ye Yun's lips twitched slightly, his mind involuntarily recalling the scene of being forcefully kissed by her moments ago.
However, such embarrassing matters could hardly be disclosed to his disciples.
Finally, he cleared his throat and said, "In any case, now that the items are here, all of you should focus on your cultivation."
Bai Xiaoxiao continued to stare at him suspiciously. Following her woman's intuition, she felt there was definitely something more to this story!
At that moment, she seemed to transform into a perpetual elementary school student, a powerful fantasy erupting within her small, delicate body.
Bai Xiaoxiao's beautiful eyes drew closer to Ye Yun, a starlike glint in their depths.
"Master... that woman, didn't she do anything untoward to you?"
"For example, did she take the opportunity to grope you, hug you, or even... kiss you?"
These words immediately drew the suspicion of Lin Xueyan and the others.
Indeed, that woman had always harbored intentions towards Master. With such a golden opportunity, she surely wouldn't let it pass, right?
At least, if it were them, they would have definitely seized the chance to forcefully kiss him to make it worthwhile...
"I say, you all, stop guessing wildly. What kind of person am I, to be suppressed by a mere woman?"
"Really, Master? If you were taken advantage of, just say so. We are all your disciples; we won't laugh."
"Xiaoxiao, you're really overthinking it. Master truly hasn't been."
Ye Yun explained earnestly, all the while secretly breaking into a cold sweat.
Good heavens, was this the terrifying sixth sense of women? One would almost think she was a prophet.
Fortunately, just as things were becoming critical, Ye Yao, who had been quiet until then, spoke up with surprise, diverting the topic.
"Master, I've only just joined the sect, and you're giving me such valuable items. Is that really appropriate?"
"What's appropriate or not?"
Ye Yun immediately smiled at her, presenting a noble and righteous image.
"It's only natural for a master to bestow treasures upon their disciples."
At this point, Lin Xueyan also nodded repeatedly and said with a smile,
"That's right, junior sister. Master is a very good person. Not only does he frequently give us heavenly treasures, but he also transmits cultivation to us every month."
Putting aside the former, just the latter point alone left Ye Yao utterly astonished. What an altruistic master this must be!
Finally, Ye Yao nodded and said gratefully,
"Then thank you, Master!"
She hadn't expected that Ye Yun, without any prejudice due to her recent entry, would treat her equally.
In this regard alone, how many people in the world could achieve this?
Gradually, Ye Yao began to understand why her senior sisters were so fond of their Master, and she couldn't help but muse inwardly.
"Master really is like the masters in those fictional novels. He's indeed very appealing..."
At this moment, Ye Yun was completely unaware that, in someone's heart, the seeds of a young "disciple who adores their master" were beginning to sprout.
As for himself, he was still immersed in the rewards bestowed by the system.