Sixty years of blacksmithing, a single hammer blow forging a celestial being.

"Hehe, sister, do you know my situation? If I don't kill, my strength will remain weak. I have to constantly devour and kill to become stronger. Besides, these four major sects have trapped me for so long, are you still not allowing me to take revenge?"

Hearing this, Hongling sighed and said:

"Revenge is fine, but you're not allowed to kill innocent people indiscriminately. Becoming stronger through killing is also acceptable, but you can only kill the most heinous and wicked."

Upon hearing this, a chilling laugh echoed from Hong Ling's body.

"Hahaha, hehehe, after all these years, how come your temper and personality have changed so much?"

"You weren't like this before. How come after staying in this sect for so long, you've actually started to think of yourself as a righteous person? Don't forget your true identity."

Hongling frowned immediately upon hearing this.

"If you dare to spout nonsense again, believe me, I'll immediately suppress you inside me and make sure you never come out again!"

The voice was truly frightened upon hearing this.

"Alright, alright, I promise you. But I can't distinguish between truly wicked and truly evil people. You know, once I get angry, I can't control myself."

Hearing this, Hongling sighed.

She knew that once she released this thing from her body, it would inevitably cause widespread death and destruction.

However, her own sister was inside, so she had no choice but to do it.

"Alright."

Hongling finally conceded and said...

"I don't care what you do, but there are some people you can't touch."

"Sister, tell me about it. I'm very curious. Over the years, who else have you taken a liking to?"

Hongling said.

"The first one is my junior sister Qingyue, you can't touch her."

"Alright, since she's my sister's junior sister, I won't do anything."

"There's one more..."

Hongling hesitated for a moment, then said,

"It's that old man who just unsealed you."

"That old man is just a useless old handyman, why can't he be moved?"

"I said you can't move, so you can't move!"

Hongling frowned.

"Hehe, sis, you're not thinking of taking advantage of an older man, are you? That old guy's already so old, what's so great about him?"

"You're talking nonsense!"

Hongling blushed upon hearing this.

"Someone freed you from your seal, and you killed them? Isn't that repaying kindness with enmity? Even if we are on the demonic path, we still have to abide by the most basic rules!"

"Is it really just about following the rules?"

The voice sneered, then said sarcastically.

"Alright, sister, I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, one is your junior sister, and the other is the person you love. I will absolutely not make a move."

"Say that again! I'll seal you inside me forever!"

Hong Ling's aura suddenly intensified, suppressing the previous chilling aura.

"No! Sister, I was wrong! I shouldn't have joked with you! I'm sorry!"

Hearing this, Hong Ling slowly withdrew her spiritual pressure and said.

"You better behave yourself."

"Okay, I got it, sister."

……

Meanwhile, the leaders of the four major sects were unusually gathered at the Tongtian Sword Sect.

Lin Chaoye, the sect leader of the Crimson Fire Sect, frowned and said:

"My men have come to report that they've investigated the entire Misty Valley. The sealed entity has indeed escaped. What should we do?"

The sect leader of the Eastern Sacred Sect showed a look of worry.

"That guy is a madman. If we let him out again, there will probably be bloodshed like back then."

The sect leader of the Giant Elephant Sect nodded in agreement:

"We spent a lot of effort sealing him in that cave back then. I don't know who actually released him."

"It's alright. There's no need for you all to panic."

Wan Zhenshan, the sect leader of the Tongtian Sword Sect, stroked his beard.

"That thing has just been unsealed and is still very weak."

"Given his personality, he will inevitably start killing to improve himself. During this time, have our disciples increase patrols and pay close attention to any unusual occurrences within the sect."

"Once it appears, investigate it thoroughly immediately. We'll be able to find it quickly. It's still weak now, so just seal it back in as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the other three sect leaders softened slightly.

At this point, this is the only way.

We absolutely cannot let that guy regain his terrifying strength from back then.

Otherwise, things will get complicated.

"Go down and immediately order all disciples to conduct thorough investigations and intensify patrols. Report any suspicious activity immediately!"

Wan Zhenshan gave an instruction to one of his disciples.

The leaders of the other three sects also issued orders to their disciples at the same time.

An undercurrent is brewing within the sect.

……

Meanwhile, after Li Ping'an bid farewell to Hong Ling,

They returned to the abandoned hall without stopping.

The disciples of the abandoned hall were working methodically.

Upon seeing Li Ping'an return, they all beamed with joy and gathered around him.

"Uncle Li, you're back! We're hosting a welcome dinner for you tonight, would you please remember to attend?"

Li Pingan smiled and shook his head.

"Never mind, let's talk about it in a few days. I'm quite busy lately."

Long Yun chuckled as he spoke.

"After all, we're going to see the Holy Maiden tomorrow. Uncle Li, how long have you been waiting for her? Now, finally, the lovers will be united!"

The disciples joined in the banter.

After all, they knew about Li Ping'an's deeds.

In order to have a chance to meet the Holy Maiden, he worked as a blacksmith for a full sixty years.

Their perseverance in just wanting to see the saintess is truly admirable.

Now that they were finally going to see the Holy Maiden, all the disciples of the abandoned hall were overjoyed for Li Ping'an.

Upon hearing this, a look of reminiscence appeared on Li Ping'an's face.

He let out a long sigh and said.

"I'm just an old man now, what's the point of talking about love or affection? Going to see him was just to sever ties with the past and end things completely."

What he said is true.

After all, the gap between him and Lu Xue is now beyond description.

They are not even in the same social class.

He understands the principle that forced relationships are never sweet.

Long Yun joked from the side.

"Uncle Li, it's hard to say. Perhaps the Holy Maiden will be moved by your perseverance and change her mind?"

"But if the Holy Maiden changes her mind, Uncle Li, you'll be set for life. You might even be able to develop your career in the Holy Land."

Li Pingan smiled slightly and said.

"In that case, I'll take your kind words. Alright, I won't chatter with you any longer; I need to continue my cultivation."

They dispersed a group of disciples from the abandoned hall.

Li Ping'an returned to his room.

After becoming the steward, his room also became more luxurious.

In addition to guest rooms, there are also single rooms and private training rooms.

Upon entering the cultivation room, Li Ping'an immediately and impatiently took out the "Qimen Liujia Jue" he had just exchanged and began to read it.