Five minutes later, Li Xuan brought Yue Fuyao to the grand hall. Besides them, Jian Chi was also summoned to the hall by Yue Caixuan.
After Li Xuan's introduction, Li Yao and the three of them got acquainted with each other.
Li Yao, Yue Caixuan, and Yue Fuyao were of similar age, so they quickly became familiar with each other. Li Xuan was very pleased to see this.
"Sect Master, the Old Sect Master has arrived," a female disciple said after they had chatted for a while, entering the hall and bowing.
Upon hearing this, Yue Caixuan and Yue Fuyao hurried towards the hall's exit. Jian Chi, who remained, leaned close to Li Xuan and whispered mysteriously, "Brother Li, you need to be prepared."
Li Xuan was taken aback. Just as he was about to ask what he needed to prepare for, Mo Ningxiang entered, supported by Yue Caixuan and Yue Fuyao.
"Junior Li Xuan pays his respects to Senior Mo," Li Xuan said, bowing. He then quietly introduced Mo Ningxiang's identity to Li Yao.
"Li Yao greets Senior Mo." Li Yao naturally listened to Li Xuan. Upon learning that Mo Ningxiang was Yue Caixuan and Yue Fuyao's master, he also bowed.
Mo Ningxiang smiled kindly, nodded, and then took her seat.
"Young master Li Xuan, this old woman is here for one matter only," Mo Ningxiang said proactively.
Hearing this, Yue Caixuan looked at Yue Fuyao, clearly knowing what Mo Ningxiang was about to say. Yue Fuyao, meanwhile, had her head slightly bowed, her delicate face flushed. xxs
"Senior Mo, please speak freely," Li Xuan replied.
Mo Ningxiang nodded, then looked at Yue Fuyao and said, "This old woman wishes to see her two disciples settled in her lifetime. For the past two years, Miss Caixuan has had company. But Miss Fuyao has been waiting for you, young master Li Xuan. Now that you have returned, I wish to hold a wedding ceremony for you two."
Li Xuan fell silent. Mo Ningxiang's words were very clear: marriage, for him and Yue Fuyao. He glanced at Yue Fuyao, who was still blushing with her head down, and looked at Mo Ningxiang with mixed emotions.
"Senior Mo, I'm afraid I cannot marry at this time," Li Xuan finally refused. If it had been before, Li Xuan would have agreed immediately. But now that he had news that his parents might still be alive, even though he hadn't found them yet, he felt a sense of regret if his parents were not present.
Yue Fuyao's expression turned disappointed. Mo Ningxiang looked at Li Xuan with some surprise. Yue Caixuan was about to question Li Xuan why, but remembering her master was present, she swallowed her words. Even Jian Chi looked at Li Xuan in astonishment, as he knew Li Xuan held feelings for Yue Fuyao.
"Senior Mo, it's not that I am unwilling to marry Fuyao, but because the whereabouts of my parents are currently unknown. I do not wish to finalize my lifelong commitment under such circumstances," Li Xuan said with a sigh, sensing the shift in the atmosphere.
Yue Fuyao's complexion improved slightly upon hearing this. Yue Caixuan and Jian Chi also breathed a collective sigh of relief.
Mo Ningxiang's surprised gaze subsided, and she nodded slightly. "I see. If parents are not present, it is indeed not a complete occasion. This matter, I was inconsiderate."
Li Xuan shook his head slightly and then explained the circumstances regarding his parents. After hearing Li Xuan's account, everyone nodded in understanding. Under Li Xuan's current circumstances, marriage was indeed an inappropriate matter.
"Senior Mo, rest assured. Within three years, whether I find my parents or not, I will give Fuyao a grand wedding!" Li Xuan finally promised solemnly.
Mo Ningxiang nodded slightly and looked at Yue Fuyao. "Waiting three years is fine for us, as long as Miss Fuyao can wait."
Yue Fuyao looked up at Li Xuan and said with a determined expression, "Brother Xuan, I will wait for you."
Li Xuan's heart warmed, and his sense of indebtedness towards Yue Fuyao deepened. However, for now, he could only ask for her patience.
Time passed gradually. After spending three months with Yue Fuyao at Sheng Yue Sect, Li Xuan left again. This time, Li Xuan did not take Li Yao with him. According to Li Yao, he was still the Lord of the Ghost Realm. Li Xuan had his own matters to attend to, and Li Yao also had his own responsibilities to shoulder.
"Child, do not blame him. He is actually right. If his parents were truly deceased, he would not refuse to marry you now. But if his parents are still alive, marrying you in their absence would be irresponsible," Mo Ningxiang said softly, watching Yue Fuyao standing on the mountaintop.
Yue Fuyao nodded and then smiled, saying, "Master, I understand. Besides, we are still young. As long as Brother Xuan has me in his heart, I am willing to wait even ten years."
Mo Ningxiang sighed helplessly. This girl was truly deeply in love.
Central Region, Five Peaks City.
"Little friend, you have arrived," Xuan Ye said with a smile, looking at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan nodded and asked, "Brother Xuan Ye, I wish to know how to travel to the Nine Nether Realm."
Xuan Ye was taken aback and replied, "Little friend, you wish to go to the Nine Nether Realm?"
Li Xuan nodded. He did not hide anything from Xuan Ye and recounted the matter of Wang Pangzi reincarnating and cultivating again.
"So, such a thing happened within the Land of Divine Burial. It is indeed appropriate for you to go to the Nine Nether Realm. However, there is one point you might not fully understand: the passage of time in the Nine Nether Realm is different from that of our Vast Continent. According to what you said, your friend must be around ten years old by now."
Li Xuan was surprised. It had only been a little over a year since Wang Pangzi reincarnated and cultivated. And if that were the case, wouldn't the spiritual masters of the Vast Continent cultivate faster in the Nine Nether Realm?
As if guessing Li Xuan's thoughts, Xuan Ye smiled and said, "The human race is not numerous in the Nine Nether Realm, and ultimately, they are not purely human. After all, the main races in the Nine Nether Realm are the Asura clan and the Rakshasa clan."
"Their calculation of age is also different from ours on the Vast Continent. Different races naturally have different methods. There is no need to dwell too much on this. As for how to enter the Nine Nether Realm, even I cannot enter it."
Li Xuan frowned slightly. Could it be that the Four Realms could not mutually enter?
Xuan Ye paused and continued, "Outside the Nine Nether Realm, there is a boundary. Even cultivators at the Primordial Beginning Realm cannot break through it. However, the people of the Nine Nether Realm can enter and exit freely. In the end, this is a form of self-protection."
"Boundary..." Li Xuan's brow furrowed even deeper. If that were the case, wouldn't he be unable to enter the Nine Nether Realm to find Wang Pangzi?
"Young master, you only need to know the spatial coordinates of the Nine Nether Realm. You cannot break the boundary, but do not forget that within your Town Prison, there are two individuals who far surpass the Primordial Beginning Realm." At this moment, the voice of the Heavenly Dao Brush sounded.
Li Xuan's eyes lit up. He immediately inquired of Xuan Ye.
Xuan Ye looked at Li Xuan with some surprise, but then he provided Li Xuan with the spatial coordinates of the Nine Nether Realm. It was at this moment that Xuan Ye remembered that Li Xuan had powerful individuals behind him.
"Brother Xuan Ye, thank you." After obtaining the spatial coordinates of the Nine Nether Realm, Li Xuan stood up and cupped his fists in thanks.
Xuan Ye nodded slightly and then cautioned, "Little friend, the Nine Nether Realm is not like our Vast Continent. It would be best for you to keep a low profile once you enter. It is said that there are beings there who surpass the Primordial Beginning Realm."
Li Xuan nodded. He then thought for a moment and handed over the image stone of his parents to Xuan Ye, seeking his assistance. Xuan Ye readily agreed, as finding people was not too difficult for him.
In a void, Li Xuan's figure slowly appeared. Looking at the spatial boundary before him, Li Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Seniors, I will trouble you."