The Key to the End

"Tian'er, are you really determined to go down the mountain alone?"

Empress Xuan frowned deeply.

She pursed her lips and stared intently at Luo Tian.

His eyes revealed an ambiguous meaning.

"Is it because of Tianxuan?"

Empress Xuan said softly.

Luo Tian's journey around the world with the Holy Maiden Tianxuan was naturally not missed by Empress Xuan.

Rather, it would be more accurate to say that Luo Tian had reported to Empress Xuan beforehand and obtained her consent before taking the Holy Maiden Tianxuan down the mountain.

In fact, Empress Xuan initially refused.

After all, the demonic sects are becoming increasingly rampant, and Luo Tian, ​​as a leading figure of the younger generation of the righteous path, often shows no mercy in his efforts to exterminate them.

The demons wished they could devour its flesh raw.

Traveling all over the world, one might be ambushed and attacked by evil cultivators from demonic sects.

However, after Luo Tian's persistent pleading and ingratiation, Empress Xuan finally relented.

That's how Luo Tian's journey to win back the favor of the Holy Maiden Tianxuan came about.

"I don't know what happened between you two. It's one thing for Tianxuan to lock herself in Tianxuan Palace, but Tian'er, you've only been back in the sect for a few days and you want to go down the mountain again. I will not agree to this no matter what."

However, it was on that night of their meeting on the Magpie Bridge that Luo Tian, ​​like a great villain, stole the first kiss from the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan.

As a result, the Holy Maiden Tianxuan immediately lost her temper.

She darted into the Tianxuan Palace and locked herself inside.

Luo Tian had anticipated this.

After all, the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan cared deeply for Ye Chen, and being suddenly ambushed by her disliked senior brother must have put her in a bad mood.

Fortunately, there was no mud or water nearby, otherwise the Holy Maiden Tianxuan would probably have had to wash her mouth with mud and water.

Fortunately, his image of unwavering loyalty has been preserved.

Empress Xuan was unaware of these details. She simply assumed that Luo Tian and the Holy Maiden Tianxuan had fallen out, resulting in one being locked up in the deep palace and the other wanting to go down the mountain and give up on herself.

"Sect Master has misunderstood me this time."

Luo Tian grabbed Xuan Hou's soft hand and held it to his chest with both hands.

He met Empress Xuan's gaze sincerely.

"It is true that Junior Sister Tianxuan does not want to see me, but my reason for coming down the mountain this time is not only for Junior Sister Tianxuan, but also for the Sect Master and for our Xuantian Sect."

This is not true.

Luo Tian's descent from the mountain this time was truly to protect the Xuan Tian Sect.

"Our Xuantian Sect is the leader of a prestigious and orthodox sect, and is an obstacle that must be eliminated to restore the eight demonic sects."

"During this period, our sect has been ambushed by the evil cultivators of the demonic sects many times. The palace masters and elders are entangled by the eight sects of the demonic sects and cannot easily break free."

"In addition, other forces coveted the prosperity of our Xuantian Sect and chose to stand by and watch."

"Now that the sect is empty, I am the only one left who can be used."

"Tian'er, have you forgotten me?"

Empress Xuan shook her head and said.

"This attack on the Demon's Lair is fraught with danger. Why must you get involved? To be on the safe side, I should take charge myself."

"Sect Master, please don't joke. You need to stay and oversee the sect. If you leave Xuantian Sect rashly, you might fall into the Demonic Sect's trap of luring us away from our mountain. If anything happens to you, it will be a catastrophic disaster for our Xuantian Sect."

Luo Tian quickly offered his advice.

Empress Xuan smiled upon hearing this.

"Tian'er, this is truly amusing. I am a cultivator in the Mahayana stage; what mishap could I possibly suffer? If even I could be harmed, wouldn't you be like a lamb entering a tiger's den if you went?"

"I am different from the sect leader. No one can replace the sect leader, but even if something happens to me, Junior Brother Tian Shu and the others will take my place..."

"That's enough!"

Empress Xuan suddenly interrupted Luo Tian's words in a cold voice.

Her face was gloomy as she stretched out her slender finger and touched Luo Tian's lips, her eyes extremely sharp.

"I won't allow you to say such discouraging things anymore. Tian'er, you are unique and irreplaceable. Understand?"

"I understand..."

Luo Tian nodded hurriedly.

But soon, he changed the subject.

"But the sect leader also misspoke. Others may think that the sect leader's cultivation is profound and there is no need to worry. But in my eyes, even if the sect leader is a Great Emperor in the Tribulation Transcending stage, my desire to protect the sect leader will not change."

"Tian'er...you..."

Xuan Hou looked surprised.

She gazed at Luo Tian, ​​looking at his sincere and open face, and was slightly lost in thought.

No one had ever said such a thing to her before.

For her, being cared for and loved was an extremely new and luxurious thing.

"So please believe me, Sect Master, I will definitely protect everyone."

Luo Tian solemnly promised.

"Silly child... I just hope you're safe and sound..."

Empress Xuan sighed softly.

She gently stroked Luo Tian's cheek, gazing at him intently, as if she wanted to remember him forever.

……

Empress Xuan was eventually persuaded by Luo Tian.

She decided to let Luo Tian handle the matter of going down the mountain at this time.

[The end is in sight! Through shameless pleading and whining, you've obtained the key to the final battle.]

[As a villainous simp, after being dumped by the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan, you finally couldn't contain your jealousy any longer and decided to gather your comrades to attack the Demon Cave and fight Ye Chen to the death!]

[Objective: To sacrifice oneself to stop the destined male protagonist, Ye Chen.]

[Reward: Successful character portrayal, return to the world of high-level martial arts.]

[Punishment: Failed character portrayal, returned to the world of high-level martial arts.]

[I hit ■■?! Really? -- Top Tier 1]

"It's finally come to this."

Luo Tian couldn't help but sigh.

Having lived in this world for so many years, and having done what I needed to do, it's time to put an end to the story of this simp villain.

To be honest, I'm quite reluctant to leave this world.

"Senior Brother!"

A crisp sound came from not far away.

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang, dressed in pale yellow, strode towards us like a shooting star.

"Junior Sister, what's wrong?"

Luo Tian reached out and caught the Holy Maiden Yao Guang.

"Senior Brother, are you going down the mountain again?"

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang got straight to the point.

Luo Tian nodded.

"Yes."

"I want to go too! I want to protect my senior brother!"

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang immediately perked up.

"Junior Sister, stop fooling around. This isn't as simple as just going down the mountain to exorcise demons. Even I, your senior brother, can't escape unscathed and can't take care of you."

Luo Tian smiled and ruffled the head of the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang.

"Senior Brother, I'm not a child anymore!"

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang twisted her body and broke free from Luo Tian's large hand.

Then he puffed out his chest, puffed out his cheeks, and shouted loudly.

"I am now at the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, and I have also learned the secret techniques of the Yao Guang Palace. Even without my senior brother's talisman, I can protect myself."

"So now it's my turn to protect my senior brother!"

"Good, good, good. Junior sister has made great progress. She has grown to this level without us even realizing it."

Upon hearing this, Luo Tian carefully examined the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang.

Feeling the spiritual pressure emanating from the body of the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang.

I am very pleased.

"It seems that even if I'm gone, Junior Sister can take good care of herself."

"Then please take me with you this time, senior brother. I'm sure I can be of great help!"

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang looked over with hopeful eyes.

Luo Tian smiled and nodded.

"Okay, but it'll have to be next time, definitely next time."

"Huh? Why next time?"

The Holy Maiden of Yaoguang refused to accept this.

"Because you, Junior Sister, have only just broken through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, your aura is still unstable. You must first go into seclusion to consolidate your foundation, otherwise it may leave hidden dangers."

"But I want to go with Senior Brother. He just went down the mountain to play with Senior Sister Tianxuan before."

"Well then, since we haven't gone down the mountain yet, I'll accompany you, Junior Sister, to wander around the sect first."

"Yay!"

So Luo Tian took the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang and traveled to every corner of the Xuan Tian Sect.

Looking at the jubilant Holy Maiden Yao Guang, Luo Tian suddenly thought of something.

Perhaps it's time to say a final goodbye to my fellow students.

……

On the night before his departure, Luo Tian gathered a few of his junior brothers and sisters to drink and admire the moon together on the mountaintop.

"Senior brother is in high spirits. I'm usually the one who invites you to drink. It's rare for you to invite me."

Tian Shu Saint Son laughed heartily and toasted Luo Tian.

Then it just kept spinning in place.

"Let us drink and sing, for life is short! Like morning dew, the days gone by are many. Let us be generous and magnanimous, for sorrow is hard to forget. What can dispel sorrow? Only wine! Hahahaha..."

"Senior Brother Tian Shu is really drunk."

The Holy Son of Tianquan shook his head and leisurely sat on a tree nearby reading a book.

"Watch me uproot the willow tree!"

Suddenly, the Holy Son of Kaiyang went on a drunken rampage and uprooted the tree.

The Holy Son of Tianquan was caught off guard and fell flat on his backside.

"Giggle giggle..."

Sitting next to Luo Tian, ​​the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang leaned on Luo Tian's shoulder, laughing heartily.

"Junior Brother Tianquan, how can you drink alone under the moon? Come, come, drink and admire the moon with your senior brother!"

Tian Shu Saint Son arrested Tian Quan Saint Son.

"Wait a minute! Senior Brother Tian Shu, I just want to read by moonlight; I won't be able to if I get drunk!"

"If you can't watch anymore, then practice with me. Junior Brother Tianquan, your body is too weak, you need to practice properly."

"Spare me, Senior Brother, save me!"

"Hehe, Senior Brother has to accompany her, so Senior Brother Tianquan, you'd better pray for yourself."

"No!"

The Holy Son of Tianquan let out a fierce scream.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he'd been forcibly locked up by a man.

Looking at the lively scene, Luo Tian couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"Junior sister, stop drinking. Look how flushed your face is. Let's go join our junior brothers for some fun."

After saying that, he pulled the Holy Maiden of Yaoguang along and joined the Holy Son of Tianquan in the chase.

……

Early the next morning.

While Tian Shu Shengzi and the others were still hungover, Luo Tian arrived alone in front of Tian Xuan Palace.

"Tianxuan, I'm about to go down the mountain."

"I'm sorry about what happened that night, but I don't regret it."

Anyway, I hope you take good care of yourself.

Leaving my final greetings.

Everything is ready.

Luo Tian turned around.

Downhill.