However, Xuan Sa’s last sentence caught his attention.
“Something my master left behind?”
Xu Chuan was a little bewildered.
From the sound of it, his master had left the Holy Land?
He mused inwardly.
After all, when he had brought back that item from the Jade Pool Holy Land, Xu Chuan had noticed something off about Situ Lin.
“Could he have gone to find Master’s wife?”
Xu Chuan was speechless.
If it was as he guessed, then this would be interesting!
Xu Chuan had seen it at the Jade Pool Holy Land that the Jade Pool Holy Master still harbored feelings for his master.
It was just that due to their statuses and cultivation levels, the two of them could not end up together.
But now, Situ Lin’s cultivation had rapidly broken through to the seventh level of the Heavenly King realm, coupled with his terrifying saber techniques.
Even when facing a powerhouse at the ninth level of the Heavenly King realm, he was not inferior.
Such a cultivation level was enough for Situ Lin to pursue his love!
To this, Xu Chuan wholeheartedly agreed.
With him around True Sun Peak, nothing major could happen!
However, this was all his speculation.
The real reason would have to wait until he returned and investigated.
Thus.
Xu Chuan did not linger any longer and turned to leave the Tai Yi Hall.
Not long after, he had returned to True Sun Peak.
At this moment, True Sun Peak was extremely quiet.
Following the display of Xu Chuan’s formidable prowess in the Imperial Tomb,
Those on True Sun Peak were also inspired and had all entered seclusion.
They did not want to hold Xu Chuan back.
Only by becoming stronger themselves could they be considered truly powerful!
Living under Xu Chuan’s protection was not a long-term plan.
Moreover, Xu Chuan could not protect them forever.
They all knew clearly that Xu Chuan’s martial path would not stop at the Profound Heaven realm.
The Profound Heaven realm was too small, so small that it could not contain Xu Chuan’s invincible brilliance.
Only in the chaos could Xu Chuan freely display his true talent!
And they could only forever look up to Xu Chuan’s footsteps.
However, this did not hinder their hearts from always wanting to help Xu Chuan.
This was the true reason for their seclusion.
Of course, Xu Chuan was unaware of all these matters.
At this moment, he entered Situ Lin’s palace.
As expected, the place where Situ Lin usually sat in the main hall was empty, with no one there.
Normally, the moment Xu Chuan stepped into the hall, Situ Lin would have detected his presence.
And when he reached the center of the hall.
Suddenly, a light appeared, slowly transforming into a light screen.
Following that, Situ Lin’s figure appeared within the light screen.
“Good disciple, you’re back?”
Situ Lin’s kindly voice rang out.
“Disciple Xu Chuan pays his respects to Master!”
Xu Chuan bowed respectfully.
He did not lose his etiquette just because it was a mere projection.
“No need for such formality, this is just a projection I left behind beforehand.”
Situ Lin, having anticipated Xu Chuan’s actions, said with a wave of the projection’s hand.
Xu Chuan then straightened up and looked at the projection before him, unsure of what Situ Lin wanted to say.
“Good disciple, by the time you see this projection, I will have already entered my closed-door seclusion!”
“This time, if I do not break through to the Half-Emperor realm, I will absolutely not emerge!”
As he spoke these words, Situ Lin was filled with a sense of determination.
Xu Chuan could also sense his immense resolve.
“I know you must be curious as to why I would suddenly enter such a strict seclusion.”
“Don’t rush, I’ll tell you slowly!”
Situ Lin’s tone shifted, and he said with a smile to Xu Chuan.
One could only say that they were indeed master and disciple; Situ Lin had perfectly grasped Xu Chuan’s inner thoughts.
Without waiting for Xu Chuan to speak, he addressed the doubts in Xu Chuan’s heart.
To this, Xu Chuan could only smile wryly.
Then, he listened attentively to Situ Lin speak.
“All of this started with that saber-shaped jade pendant you brought back.”
“That was my token of love for the Jade Pool Holy Master… let’s call her your stepmother!”
“When you brought that item back, I knew that she still had me in her heart…”
“It was I who failed her back then. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I am old. I don’t want to carry this regret with me until my death!”
“Therefore, I’ve decided to go and bring your stepmother back!”
As he said this, Situ Lin’s face showed a look of remembrance, and a touch of tenderness.
It was hard to imagine such expressions appearing on the face of a hardened warrior.
“However, my current cultivation is still too weak. If I were to go rashly like this, it would surely not be successful!”
“Therefore, this time I am entering strict closed-door seclusion. If I do not become a Half-Emperor, I will not emerge!”
“The day I emerge will be the day I bring back your stepmother!”
“As your master, how can I be inferior to you, my disciple!”
When he said this, Situ Lin puffed out his chest as if he had suffered some grave insult.
As expected…
Xu Chuan had guessed more than half of it correctly!
It was indeed related to the Jade Pool Holy Master.
What Xu Chuan hadn’t expected, however, was that the person who prompted Situ Lin to make such a decision was him!
His actions of going to the Jade Pool Holy Land for Su Miaoyin had completely awakened the lingering tenderness in Situ Lin’s heart.
At the same time, it had also ignited his competitive spirit!
The master being inferior to the disciple, how could such a thing happen in this world!
Upon learning the truth, Xu Chuan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
People always said Situ Lin had a strange temper, but he had never noticed it before.
He hadn't expected it to manifest in this way!
However, this was a good thing.
Given his master’s talent, he should have broken through to the Half-Emperor realm long ago.
He hadn’t made much progress all these years, completely held back by his inner demons.
Now that the inner demon was resolved, Situ Lin breaking through to the Half-Emperor realm was as good as a done deal!
Xu Chuan didn’t need to worry about it at all.
Furthermore, Xu Chuan was happy for him that Situ Lin had the courage to go to the Jade Pool Holy Land.
“Disciple, just wait!”
“It won’t be long before I bring your stepmother back!”
“Hahaha!”
Situ Lin’s projection laughed heartily, indicating how happy he was when leaving this recording.
“By the way, during my closed-door seclusion, I’ll be entrusting True Sun Peak to you!”
“Be sure to manage True Sun Peak well for your master.”
After saying this, the light screen closed, and Situ Lin’s figure disappeared.
Instantly.
Xu Chuan’s face turned dark, and he was full of question marks.
Where was the item?
Could this projection be the item Xuan Sa mentioned?
This…
Xu Chuan was utterly speechless.
Just as he was about to leave.
Suddenly, a jade box appeared abruptly in the main hall.
Following that, Situ Lin’s voice reappeared.
“One more thing!”
“Inside this jade box is a True Soul Fruit. It was an opportunity I seized when I was young and never had the chance to use it. Later, when I broke through to the Heavenly King realm, I achieved the Yang God directly through accumulated effort, so I no longer needed it.”
“After this trip to the Imperial Tomb, I presume you are also about to break through to the Heavenly King realm, so this True Soul Fruit is for you.”
“Only when the true soul of martial arts transforms into the Yang God can one be considered a true Heavenly King realm expert!”
“Anything else is just a Heavenly King realm with an impressive exterior.”
“And this True Soul Fruit can help you achieve the Yang God.”
After saying this, Situ Lin’s voice completely vanished, and the main hall once again fell into silence.