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

Chapter 53: They're all devoted lovers.

The demon's lair was destroyed.

The void of the ancient continent suddenly shattered.

Countless figures appeared out of thin air, gazing with lingering fear at the remaining scene in the shattered void.

"What happened?"

"Did you feel those two terrifying auras not long ago?"

Everyone looked at each other.

After entering the Demon Cave, they were teleported to various corners of the small world.

Subsequently, they were forced to fight on their own, some finding and eliminating the evil cultivators, others being ambushed and dying, and still others drifting on the edge of the battlefield with nothing to show for it.

But without exception, everyone could feel the powerful fluctuations originating from the central region.

Shortly afterward, as the sky abruptly turned from day to night, an unknown and terrifying aura descended.

The mere residual power was enough to terrify people, making them wish they could kneel down.

Then, the small world could no longer contain that being and collapsed instantly.

They escaped from there.

"It appears that most people are safe and sound, with only a small number unfortunately perishing."

Compared to when they arrived, everyone was in a much worse state, but most of them managed to escape successfully.

However, someone soon noticed the anomaly.

"By the way, where is Luo Tian Divine Child?"

Luo Tian, the initiator of this surprise attack, did not appear in the crowd.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi looked back at the shattered, vast void behind her.

Suddenly, she sensed something and raised her hand towards the void.

A familiar amulet appeared in her hand.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi stared blankly.

"This is……"

……

The battle of the Demon Cave has ended.

The contemporary prodigies returned to their respective sects and reported the news to their sects.

After this battle, the rise of the Demonic Sect was forcibly extinguished, and the contemporary prodigies who participated gained great fame, subtly forming a powerful force.

However, some unfortunate news was also quietly circulating.

It is said that the whereabouts of the Divine Child of Luotian are unknown.

It seems the chances of survival are slim.

This caused countless cultivators to sigh with regret.

But it also brought a sense of relief.

"To live in the same era as the Divine Child of Heaven is both incredibly fortunate and utterly despairing!"

Many people felt a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, mixed feelings).

Luo Tian was so powerful that he overwhelmed his contemporaries, his strength so immense that it inspired despair. He cast a huge shadow over the hearts of his people.

Now that gloom has finally disappeared.

Especially during the battle in the Demon Cave, the energy fluctuations in the central area gave everyone a general idea that Luo Tian was engaged in a decisive battle with some terrifying being.

The aftershocks of that battle alone were enough to shatter their livers and gallbladders.

If Luo Tian were to return victorious from that battle, then truly no one in this world could stop him.

This includes Wuji Sword Master, Piaomiao Daozi, and Zaohua Saint.

Many people felt the power of Luo Tian and their own weakness, and chose to go into seclusion to cultivate diligently after this battle.

……

Yaochi Sacred Land.

Ever since returning from the Demon Cave, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi has been staying alone in her boudoir.

The Holy Mother of Yaochi, concerned for the Holy Maiden, personally visited her in her boudoir.

"Is the Holy Maiden well?"

"Thank you for your concern, Master. Your disciple is well."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi bowed to the Holy Mother of Yaochi as always.

However, the barely perceptible sorrow between her brows diluted her otherworldly and ethereal temperament, making her seem more like a fairy who had been tempered by the mortal world, and more worldly and approachable.

"The Holy Maiden is troubled by the matter of the Heavenly Child, isn't she?"

The Holy Mother of Yaochi shook her head and sighed.

"I originally intended to follow the old customs and let you become Daoist partners with the Divine Son of Luo Tian, but unfortunately, things did not go as planned."

"Now that the Divine Child of Luo Tian has perished, the marriage must be called off."

"..."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi remained silent.

Then he said softly.

"I hope my master knows that I have already exchanged betrothal gifts with Brother Luo Tian."

"I have entrusted myself to Brother Luo Tiandao."

"Until the mountains crumble, the rivers run dry, and heaven and earth unite, only then will I part from you."

"Even though Brother Luo Tian is no longer here, my feelings for him will never change, as the sun and moon can attest."

"well……"

The Holy Mother of Yaochi gazes upon the Holy Maiden of Yaochi.

Sensing the unwavering loyalty in the other person's eyes, he could only sigh and leave.

They're all so devoted to love...

"..."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi watched the Holy Mother of Yaochi depart.

She lowered her head and looked at the amulet in her hand.

This is a talisman she gave to Luo Tian, engraved with the sky-mending technique she learned by visualizing Nuwa mending the sky.

However, the technique of mending the sky on the amulet has now been used.

"Brother Luo Tian has truly disappeared..."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi murmured to herself.

All her efforts were ultimately in vain.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi opened the amulet, inside which was hidden a strand of her beautiful hair.

That was her hair.

Entrusting one's hair to another person implies a lifelong commitment.

Unfortunately, Brother Luo Tian is a blockhead and probably won't realize it until the very end.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi took out Luo Tian's protective talisman and another strand of hair.

She secretly cut this hair while combing Luo Tian's hair.

She tied two strands of her hair together.

According to the wedding customs of the sacred Yaochi, combing each other's hair signifies engagement, and exchanging tokens signifies commitment.

Tying their hair together in a bun symbolizes eternal love and commitment.

"I believe in Brother Luo Tiandao."

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi sat before her dressing table, gazing at her reflection in the mirror.

"I will always be here waiting for you to come back."

She made up her mind.

If Brother Luo Tian doesn't return, she can simply cut off all her troubles and devote herself to the Dao from now on.

……

Within the Xuantian Sect, a gloomy and desolate atmosphere prevailed.

As the divine son and senior brother of the Xuantian Sect, Luo Tian has devoted himself to the sect over the years, and his reputation has even surpassed that of the Xuan Empress.

So when the news of his disappearance reached the Xuantian Sect, everyone from the sect elders to the disciples felt as if the sky had fallen.

The scene was one of utter devastation and profound grief.

"Waaaaah... Our senior brother has fallen..."

"Impossible! It must be nonsense, I don't believe it! How can I believe it?!"

"My senior brother's cultivation was extraordinary; how could he have died so easily? Someone must have plotted against him. No! I must avenge him!"

Some wept bitterly, while others went mad with anger.

The entire Xuantian Sect was immersed in an atmosphere of extreme oppression and sorrow.

Inside the main hall of the main peak.

The air was heavy.

Empress Xuan and the Seven Palace Masters remained silent.

They looked worried and were also immersed in sadness.

Finally, it was Empress Xuan, the sect leader, who spoke.

Her expression was calm and composed, her voice flat, devoid of sadness or joy.

"The Divine Child of Luo Tian has gone missing. Does anyone have anything to say about this?"

"This is clearly a conspiracy against our Xuantian Sect."

The Palace Master of Tianquan Palace said in a deep voice.

While Luo Tian and his group were launching a surprise attack on the Demon Cave, the evil cultivators of the Demonic Sect also took the opportunity to launch a sneak attack on the Xuan Tian Sect.

At that time, the palace masters of the Seven Palaces of the Big Dipper were all held back by the powerful demonic sect. If it weren't for Empress Xuan guarding the Xuantian Sect and forcefully suppressing the evil cultivators who attacked the sect, the Xuantian Sect would have suffered heavy losses.

However, precisely because of this, despite noticing the unusual celestial phenomena, Empress Xuan had no energy left to care about Luo Tian.

Ultimately, this led to Luo Tian's disappearance.

"Damn the Demonic Sect! I'll wipe them all out!"

The Palace Master of Kaiyang gritted his teeth, wishing he could turn the entire continent upside down right now and exterminate all the evil cultivators of the demonic sect.

"I don't think the other sects have good intentions either."

The Palace Master of Yuheng Palace narrowed his eyes slightly.

The Demonic Sect launched a full-scale attack on the Xuan Tian Sect. Other sects were likely informed of this but chose to remain indifferent.

They only made a show of themselves after the demonic sect retreated.

"Everyone, calm down. This matter can be settled later. Right now, the more important thing is to calm the disciples down."

The Palace Master of Tianji Palace smiled wryly.

He had always been in charge of interpersonal affairs within the sect and was very aware of Luo Tian's standing among the people.

Luo Tian's disappearance was a huge blow to his fellow disciples.

Upon learning the news, the Holy Son of Tian Shu got drunk for three days, sometimes crying and sometimes laughing.

Kaiyang Shengzi trained his physique day and night, appearing almost like a madman.

The Holy Son of Heavenly Power has stopped reading books and wants to go to the collapsed void of the Demon Cave to find out what's going on.

Not to mention the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan and the Holy Maiden of Yaoguang, one secluded in Tianxuan Palace and the other in seclusion to stabilize her cultivation, they have never heard any rumors from the outside world.

They would eventually learn the devastating news of Luo Tian's disappearance.

God knows what will happen.

Just as I was thinking this, a clear and melodious sound suddenly came from outside the main hall.

"Huh? Everyone looks a bit strange... but whatever!"

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang entered the hall with light and quick steps.

"Sect Master! Sect Master! I've already stabilized my cultivation level!"

She spoke with a beaming smile, only to discover that the Seventh Palace Master was also in the hall.

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang stood frozen in place, embarrassed.

She seems to have arrived at the wrong time.

But her feelings for her senior brother completely took over.

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang looked at Empress Xuan with expectant eyes.

"Sect Master, has Senior Brother returned? Hehe, I want to be the first to tell him and give him a big surprise."