Alert! The Dragon Lord has emerged from seclusion!

"The path ahead will be free of many inner demons and tribulations."

Granny Cihang then asked with concern, "How are those seven girls? Is their essence damaged?"

Lin Chen's expression darkened: "Qingxue and Qingcheng suffered considerable losses, but their foundations remain intact. They should recover after a few months of recuperation. It's just that Yunyi..."

"The Yao Guang Body has sacrificed the most to break the deadlock; its spiritual light is faint, but it is not hopeless," Granny Cihang comforted her.

"I have communicated with several old friends from Medicine King Valley. They mentioned that there is a 'Soul-Nourishing Spring' deep in the South China Sea, which may be able to accelerate the nurturing of the soul."

"Once your injuries have stabilized, you can take its spiritual light and give it a try."

Lin Chen bowed respectfully: "Thank you, Grandma."

"We're family, no need to be so polite." Granny Cihang waved her hand. "You are now connected to those seven girls by origin, your fortunes are intertwined, and you are one with them."

"Their safety is also the responsibility of Xiaoyao Valley."

Just then, footsteps came from outside the cabin.

Su Qingxue, Ye Qingcheng, Shen Qingqiu, Qin Yurou, Chu Ling'er, and Mu Qingyao walked in.

After three days of recuperation, their complexion improved significantly, though they still looked somewhat tired.

"Lin Chen, are you feeling better?" Qin Yurou was the first to speak, her eyes full of concern.

"Much better." Lin Chen smiled and nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Su Qingxue's face. "How about you all?"

"It's alright." Su Qingxue's words were concise, but the gentleness in her icy blue eyes was undeniable.

Ye Qingcheng casually sat down next to her: "I won't die. It's just that... something feels off."

"What's weird?" Lin Chen asked.

"Well..." Ye Qingcheng scratched her head, trying to organize her thoughts, "I can sense your... well, especially yours, and Qingxue and the others' condition."

"For example, right now, I know that Sister Shen has a bit of a headache, Chu Ling'er is daydreaming about last night's dream, and Mu Qingyao is worried about the people in her Luoyue Town..."

The faces of those who were named turned slightly red.

Shen Qingqiu adjusted his glasses: "This is a natural connection after the origin is established. As time goes by and control over one's own power strengthens, one should be able to choose to shield or enhance this connection."

Chu Ling'er whispered, "Actually... it's pretty good. I feel very at ease."

Mu Qingyao nodded vigorously: "Yes! It's like having six more older sisters, and one more... uh..."

She blushed and didn't finish her sentence.

But everyone understands.

Seeing this, the three elders exchanged a smile, and tactfully took their leave, leaving the space to the young man.

The cabin fell silent for a moment.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

Finally, Su Qingxue broke the silence: "What are your plans next?"

Lin Chen pondered for a moment: "First, we must completely eliminate the remaining forces of the Heavenly Dao Alliance on the mainland. This matter requires the cooperation of all factions, and I will ask the three Supreme Elders to take the lead."

"Second, settle Yunyi's spiritual light and search for the Soul-Nourishing Spring."

"Third..." He looked at the six women, "I want to go to Kunlun Heavenly Prison."

"To see the masters?" Ye Qingcheng asked.

"Yes." Lin Chen nodded. "There are some things I want to ask them in person. Also... I want to tell them that I've found my own path."

"I'll go with you," Su Qingxue said almost immediately.

"I'll go too!" Ye Qingcheng retorted, not to be outdone.

Shen Qingqiu rationally analyzed: "The Kunlun Heavenly Prison has a unique environment, and you've just recovered from your injuries, so it's good for us to look after each other. Also, I'd like to ask some seniors for advice... about the issue of symbiosis of origins."

Qin Yurou, Chu Ling'er, and Mu Qingyao also expressed their desire to go together.

Lin Chen looked at them, a warm feeling welling up inside him.

These women, each of whom had shared life and death with him, are now bound together by their shared origins, their fates now completely intertwined.

What will the future hold?

he does not know.

But he knew he wouldn't walk this path alone.

"Okay." Lin Chen smiled, a clean and warm smile. "Then let's... go together."

……

Seven days later, outside the gate of Xiaoyao Valley.

Three specially made off-road vehicles were ready to go, their bodies engraved with stealth and defense runes, gleaming faintly in the morning light.

Lin Chen stood in front of the lead car, wearing a dark blue windbreaker and carrying a simple backpack.

His aura was as restrained as an abyss, with only a trace of chaotic light occasionally flickering in his eyes revealing his extraordinary nature.

Su Qingxue was dressed in a white outfit, her long hair simply tied up.

"We must not let our guard down in the valley. Although the Heavenly Alliance has collapsed, there is no guarantee that some remnants will not take risks."

"Understood, sir." Ling Feng clasped his hands in a fist salute, then looked at Lin Chen, "Young Master, the journey to Kunlun is long; is it really necessary to bring more men?"

"Too many people would be inconvenient," Lin Chen shook his head. "Kunlun Heavenly Prison is located in a secluded place and has its own rules. A few of us are enough."

As they were talking, the other five women arrived one after another.

Ye Qingcheng changed into a dark gray combat uniform, with a black leather trench coat over it, and carried the Frost Soul Sword on her back in a specially made scabbard.

Her ponytail was tied high, and her eyes still held that dashing and unruly air.

Shen Qingqiu was dressed in light green outdoor gear for easy movement, and his first-aid kit had been replaced with a smaller waist bag. His gaze behind his glasses remained calm and composed.

Qin Yurou was wearing a light yellow down jacket, which made her small face look gentle and warm.

She carefully held the jade bottle that nurtured Luo Yunyi's spiritual light in her arms, wrapped in a specially made heat-insulating fleece cover.

Chu Ling'er and Mu Qingyao arrived together.

Chu Ling'er carried her easel on her back—it was her habit, as her spiritual body made it easier for her to enter a state of perception when painting.

Mu Qingyao carried her Miao embroidery bag, which was filled with herb seeds and insect repellent powder that she might need along the way.

"Everyone's here." Lin Chen's gaze swept over everyone, a slight thought stirring within him.

Through that mysterious primordial connection, he could vaguely sense the state of each person:

Su Qingxue's aura was the most stable and profound, and her Xuan Yin origin had recovered to 70%.

The newly fused killing intent energy within Ye Qingcheng's body has not yet been fully tamed, lurking like an undercurrent;

Shen Qingqiu's medicinal spiritual energy was depleted the least, but he was slightly mentally exhausted;

Qin Yurou's cold yin energy is gentle and mild;

Chu Ling'er's spiritual powers seem to have improved;

Mu Qingyao's Gu Spirit Light is full of vitality.

Meanwhile, within his own dantian, the primordial sprout, nourished by the seven primordial energies, quietly grew a little more, with two extremely tiny leaf phantoms even emerging from the tip of the sprout.

"Get in the car."

The three vehicles left Xiaoyao Valley and headed northwest along the winding mountain road toward the Kunlun Mountains.

Inside the car, the atmosphere was initially quiet.

After all, the seven of them were traveling together, and their relationships were complicated—there was a marriage agreement, a life-saving grace, a symbiotic relationship, and the camaraderie and tacit understanding built up over days of fighting side by side.

Ye Qingcheng, unable to bear the silence any longer, spoke first: "Lin Chen, are your masters... easy to get along with?"

Her question was direct, but it also revealed what everyone was thinking.

Lin Chen recalled the distinct personalities of his seven masters, and a slight smile appeared on his lips:

"The eldest master is serious, the second master is irritable, the third master is kind, the fourth master is silent, the fifth master is humorous, the sixth master is unconventional, and the seventh master... loves to play pranks."