Villain: After I died, all the heroines cried themselves to sleep.

Luo Tian led his fellow disciples back to the sect.

Despite encountering ancient demons, the sect's disciples were unharmed and each gained something.

As soon as everyone disembarked from the flying boat, they couldn't wait to return to their caves to cultivate in seclusion.

Luo Tian also wanted to go back to cultivate, but before that, he needed to report the course of his training to the sect leader, Empress Xuan.

"I never expected that an ancient demon would appear. I will personally follow up on this matter from now on."

After pondering for a moment, Empress Xuan took the blame for the matter of the evil spirits.

He then looked at Luo Tian with satisfaction.

"Tian'er, thank you for your hard work."

"During this ancient demonic rampage, our Xuantian Sect was caught in the middle but remained unscathed. This must be thanks to you, Tian'er."

"I used to suspect that you only had eyes for Tianxuan, but I was wrong."

After saying this, Empress Xuan was about to get up and apologize to Luo Tian.

"Sect Master, you flatter me. I was just doing my duty. Any other elder would have done the same."

Luo Tian quickly stepped forward to stop him, then awkwardly scratched his face.

"Besides, I'm not without my own selfish motives."

"You mean Ye Chen's matter?"

Empress Xuan guessed Luo Tian's thoughts and gently shook her head.

"Our Xuantian Sect has its own dignity. As the leader of the righteous path in the world, how can we allow others to look down on us?"

"Perhaps you did have selfish motives, but you did the right thing in terms of both the process and the final result."

"You've upheld the sect's dignity, cultivated good relations with various sects and holy lands, and done your best in everything. We're too busy rewarding you to blame you."

"But I did become a protector for Tianxuan in the first place."

Luo Tian said frankly.

Out of respect and trust for Empress Xuan, he was unwilling to deceive her.

"It was only because I thought of you, Sect Master, and my junior brothers and sisters that I suddenly realized my mistake and resolved to do a good job of protecting the Dao."

That's enough.

Empress Xuan smiled and nodded.

"Other elders probably wouldn't have done as well as you. The only oversight was the falling out with the Sword Elder of the Wuji Sword Sect, but it's a minor matter."

"How dare he speak ill of the sect leader! I cannot allow him to tarnish the sect leader's illustrious reputation."

At this point, Luo Tian felt angry.

Sword Elder's words reminded him of the tragic fate that was destined for Empress Zhongxuan.

The thought of Empress Xuan, who had shown him such care, ending up with a tarnished reputation filled him with anguish.

Luo Tian's pent-up frustration intensified.

"You, you..."

Empress Xuan chuckled and nodded gently.

"You're getting better and better at talking."

"As the sect leader knows, I have clear likes and dislikes; I like what I like and dislike what I dislike."

Luo Tian gazed sincerely at Empress Xuan, expressing the feelings he held in his heart.

"Just as I am devoted to Junior Sister Tianxuan, I am also filled with gratitude and respect for the Sect Master."

"Is that so? I'll take that as the truth..."

Empress Xuan smiled slightly, seemingly unconcerned.

She subtly looked away and reached up to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

Even the sect leader and Empress Xuan could hardly withstand your direct attacks.

The sect leader and Empress Xuan favor you greatly.

[His evaluation as a divine child protecting the Xuan Tian Sect has been improved.]

……

In the days that followed, everything returned to normal.

Luo Tian first went into seclusion to comprehend and visualize the spatial power obtained by Di Jiang.

When his seclusion ended, he went to the sect's main hall every day to pay his respects to Empress Xuan, as usual, and then went to Tianxuan Palace to curry favor with the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan.

The only change was that his fellow disciples started interacting with him more and more frequently.

In particular, the junior sister, the Holy Maiden Yao Guang, would often run to Gouchen Palace, hold Luo Tian's hand, and beg him to play with her.

Occasionally, the Holy Son of Tian Shu would come to Luo Tian's door and invite him to drink and chat.

However, the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan remained as indifferent as ever.

After giving a sermon, Luo Tian's reputation reached a whole new level.

[Your reputation among the sect disciples has reached its maximum and cannot be increased further!]

[His evaluation as a divine child protecting the Xuan Tian Sect has been improved.]

Seeing the system notification, Luo Tian realized it was time to move on to the next stage.

His reputation is currently divided into three parts.

The first part is one's reputation among the sect's disciples.

The second part is reputation among the sect elders.

The third part is reputation in the martial arts world.

Luo Tian guessed that as long as he could max out these three parts of reputation, his final evaluation as the guardian of the Xuan Tian Sect as the Divine Child would be at least S-level.

Next, he plans to max out his reputation with the sect elders.

The sect elders include the palace masters of the seven palaces of the Big Dipper and the sect master, Empress Xuan.

Luo Tian had already made a good impression on them, and if he continued to maintain this, it was only a matter of time before his reputation reached its maximum.

As for reputation in the martial arts world.

Perhaps the only way to achieve this is by intervening in key events within the plot.

"It's still early before the next crucial event, so there's no rush."

Luo Tian made a decision quickly.

Unfortunately, plans can't keep up with changes.

On this day, the Holy Land of Yaochi sent an envoy to the Xuantian Sect.

Soon, Luo Tian received a message from Empress Xuan and arrived at the sect's main hall.

"Sect Master, what business do you have with me?"

Luo Tian entered the main hall and found Xuan Hou sitting in the main seat, while a familiar old woman was sitting in the guest seat next to him.

He was a protector of the Yaochi Holy Land.

"The divine child has arrived."

Empress Xuan asked Luo Tian to step forward and introduce the old woman standing to the side.

"This is Elder Tang Yu from the Yaochi Holy Land. She is here as an envoy to visit our Xuantian Sect."

"Greetings, Elder Tang Yu."

Luo Tian bowed respectfully.

"Why must the Divine Son of Luo Tian be so polite?"

Elder Tang quickly waved her hand and then revealed the purpose of her trip in detail.

It turned out that the peaches of the Jade Pool Holy Land had borne fruit, so the Jade Pool Holy Land, as is customary, prepared to hold a Peach Banquet, inviting all the major sects and holy lands of the alliance, as well as powerful rogue cultivators, to attend.

Elder Tang Yu had met Luo Tian in the Divine Ruins Secret Realm, so she volunteered to be the envoy to invite the Xuan Tian Sect.

"This year's Peach Banquet seems to be coming earlier than usual."

Empress Xuan smiled.

"Your Majesty, the Peach Banquet is indeed earlier than originally expected."

Elder Tang Yu laughed in response.

"..."

Luo Tian, ​​who was listening in, suddenly felt a toothache.

It's way too early.

According to destiny, the Peach Banquet at Yaochi Sacred Land is the key event for next year.

Ye Chen, the protagonist of Destiny, sneaks into the banquet and shines brightly, while Luo Tian, ​​consumed by jealousy once again, suffers a humiliating defeat in front of everyone, bringing shame upon the Xuan Tian Sect.

As a result, it has now been completed a full year ahead of schedule.

The plot is really going to get out of control now.

"The invitation is here; please accept it, Empress Xuan."

Elder Tang Yu handed the invitation to Empress Xuan.

Seeing that Empress Xuan had accepted the invitation, Elder Tang Yu looked at Luo Tian meaningfully.

"After hearing about the Divine Child, the Holy Maiden specifically requested that the Divine Child be her guest, wishing to witness his splendor. Therefore, she urged the Divine Child to attend the banquet at the Jade Pool Holy Land."

"The Holy Maiden of Yaochi wants to see me?"

Luo Tian looked surprised.

This is different from the predetermined fate.

In the original storyline, the only interaction between Luo Tian and the Holy Maiden of Yaochi was their nominal marriage.

Even at the Peach Banquet, the two did not exchange a single word.

Luo Tian's mind was entirely focused on the Holy Maiden Tianxuan.

"The Divine Child possesses the potential to become an Emperor, and he displayed his brilliance in the Divine Ruins Secret Realm. The Holy Maiden and the Divine Child are destined to be together, so naturally she wishes to meet the Divine Child."

Elder Tang chuckled.

"Speaking of which, I must thank the Divine Child and the Xuantian Sect. If it weren't for the Divine Child's protective talisman and the help of the Xuantian Sect disciples, I'm afraid our Yaochi Holy Land disciples would have suffered many losses."

"This is all thanks to Tian'er."

Empress Xuan smiled with a sense of pride.

"The Xuantian Sect and the Yaochi Holy Land are of the same lineage, so there is no need for thanks."

Elder Tang continued exchanging pleasantries with Empress Xuan.

Having received Empress Xuan's promise to allow Luo Tian to attend the banquet, Elder Tang Yu bid farewell to the two and said she would inform the Holy Maiden of Yaochi of the news.

As for Luo Tian's own wishes...

Empress Xuan, who was like a sister and a mother to him, hoped he would go, and the system also issued a mission objective.

What else could he do?