The Great Ruler: Starting from the Lower Plane

Chapter 34 Gratitude

Su Zhen dropped his joking expression, his once vigorous but now aged face becoming unusually serious, and his tone turned earnest.

"However, before that, we must complete your marriage with Xue Yatou. The Yin Sha disease in this girl's body cannot be delayed for too long."

"I believe in your character, but only a marriage alliance can make our relationship more stable and provide an extra layer of security."

"I'll say whatever I mean; you should understand my intentions."

As he spoke, Su Zhen paused, looking at Ye Feng with a smile in his eyes.

"Besides, you're not entirely uninterested in Xue Yatou either, so this is a win-win situation for both of you."

Ye Feng remained silent, then bowed deeply and gave a solemn salute.

"I will always remember your great kindness, senior."

Su Zhen offered him far too many benefits, including powerful background, cultivation resources, and beautiful women.

Although Su Zhen's own interests were a factor in this, representing a long-term investment in his future, at least for now, while his strength was still weak, he was the real beneficiary.

He could not ignore or disregard this kindness of guidance and assistance.

"The sword technique you used when you fought Cheng Yue was quite powerful, and its origin must be quite mysterious."

Su Zhen changed the subject, looked calmly at Ye Feng, and then smiled.

"I won't pry into your secret. If there's anything you can't explain within the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, just blame it on me and say that I taught you in private."

"My only wish is to leave this Sword Continent, break through the Sword Emperor's barrier that has imprisoned me for so many years, and go to the vast world beyond the heavens to seek the possibility of immortality."

Su Zhen's voice carried a hint of vicissitude and sigh, and his eyes revealed a deep longing for the world.

Ye Feng was slightly startled, but he didn't panic much. Instead, he looked at Su Zhen with even more respect.

The Meteor Seven Kill Sword Technique he used originated from the Sword Fall Space and was definitely not from the Burning Heaven Sword Sect. Su Zhen could naturally tell that with his eyesight.

However, this powerful Sword Emperor not only did not pursue the matter further, but also offered to cover for him, which can be described as a sign of trust and respect.

In the Sword Continent, where strength reigns supreme, the weak have no voice, and secrets are a luxury. But Su Zhen undoubtedly gave him this freedom and even protected and concealed it.

Ultimately, that vast and wonderful world, brimming with infinite possibilities, holds an irresistible attraction for the strongest beings in this realm.

"Don't worry, senior."

Ye Feng raised his head, his gaze firm, his tone resolute.

"Ye Feng will do his utmost to live up to your expectations, senior, and one day break through the barrier of this world to help you reach the Great Thousand World!"

"good!"

Su Zhen smiled with satisfaction and patted Ye Feng on the shoulder.

"With your confidence, I am even more eager to see what you have to do with it."

"Alright, if you have nothing else to do, go visit Xue'er more often. Take advantage of the fact that you're both in the sect for the next year or two to get to know each other better and strengthen your relationship."

"Once you enter the Burning Heaven Ancient Realm for long-term seclusion and cultivation, it will probably be a long time before the two of you can see each other again."

The Burning Heaven Ancient Realm and the Blazing Fire Sword Stele are the Burning Heaven Sword Sect's top-tier cultivation resources, which even ordinary disciples and true disciples find difficult to enjoy for long periods.

But as long as it allows the person in front of you to grow quickly, there's nothing wrong with breaking some sect rules and using some extraordinary means.

To leave this world, one must possess a certain amount of desperate courage.

As long as Ye Feng can become a Sword Emperor and lead the Burning Heaven Sword Sect and even the entire Sword Continent to break free from the shackles of this world, then everything he is currently giving will surely be rewarded a hundredfold or a thousandfold.

If Ye Feng fails, it's no big deal.

Time flies by in the blink of an eye. Whether it's him or the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, if they are trapped on the Sword Continent, they will eventually return to dust with the passage of time. It's just a matter of sooner or later.

"Does the boy understand?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Feng nodded solemnly in agreement.

Even if it's just to repay Su Zhen's kindness, he should treat Su Qingxue well, not to mention that he already had feelings for her.

Such a stunningly beautiful woman, besides her cultivation, is an invaluable source of joy.

"Go..."

Su Zhen smiled, and then his figure slowly faded away, eventually disappearing into the air.

Ye Feng stood still, took a deep breath, and cast aside all his distracting thoughts.

Right now, we should first solve the problem of the Sword Essence Stone, and then continue cultivating to strive to break through to the Sword Domain Realm as soon as possible.

As for his father-in-law, although it was inappropriate to directly ask for resources, it was only proper etiquette to pay a visit together with Su Qingxue.

Ye Feng slowly pushed open the door and came to Su Qingxue's room. Sensing that she was cultivating, he did not disturb her. Instead, he released a wisp of his aura and sat down on a stone bench by the courtyard, closed his eyes to rest, and waited.

There will always be a time when meditation and spiritual practice must be paused and ended.

About half an hour later, Su Qingxue's door was gently pushed open.

Su Qingxue, dressed in a plain white dress, walked out. Her long black hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall, making her skin look even whiter than snow. A trace of Xuanbing sword energy still lingered around her, indicating that she had just finished cultivating.

"What is it?"

Seeing Ye Feng sitting upright in the courtyard, a hint of barely perceptible joy flashed in Su Qingxue's beautiful eyes.

It was rare for Ye Feng to take the initiative to find her; compared to other men, her fiancé was indeed quite different.

For the past month, he has stayed at home, focusing solely on cultivation, completely unlike the lecherous person he had previously appeared to be.

"Yes, about the Sword Essence Stone."

Ye Feng stood up and walked to Su Qingxue without the slightest hesitation.

"You want to see my father?"

Su Qingxue's expression faltered slightly, and she said uncertainly.

"Given our relationship, I will go and pay my respects. Besides, I have already broken through to the mid-stage of the Sword Soul Realm and am indeed in dire need of Sword Essence Stones."

Ye Feng didn't hide anything and spoke very directly.

In his eyes, his fiancée was no different from his wife; it was only a matter of time.

"Mid-stage Sword Soul Realm...you've broken through?"

Su Qingxue's beautiful eyes paused slightly, and her voice trembled.

Although she possesses the Xuanbing Sword Body and is located in a sacred place like the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, she has no shortage of sword essence stones. Currently, she is only at the early stage of the Sword Transformation Realm, half a step away from the middle stage, and it will probably take another month to break through.

Even so, within the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, her cultivation speed was among the best. The person before her was already stronger than her, and in just one month, he had made another step forward.

The difference in talent between them is unimaginable.

"Yes, I broke through a few days ago."

Ye Feng nodded slightly, his aura radiating outwards. A sword energy fluctuation, far more solid and sharp than before, spread out. Although it quickly subsided, the pressure it exerted in that instant proved his cultivation level.

Su Qingxue's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and she sighed inwardly. This guy's cultivation speed was so fast that it was hard to even think about catching up.

However, she didn't need to chase after anything; the person in front of her was her future husband.