The Lord God is kneeling on the washboard again

Xing Xuanli said softly to Shi Sang, "After this secret trial, our Shadow Killing Tower's position in this world of immortal cultivation will surely become more secure."

Shi Sang nodded slightly and replied, "Indeed, the strength displayed by our Shadow Killing Tower during this trial is enough to make other sects wary. However, this also means that more attention will be focused on us, so we need to be more cautious in the future."

Xing Xuanli's eyes were firm. "What are you afraid of? We at the Shadow Killing Tower have never been afraid before. As long as we are strong enough, those villains won't dare to act rashly."

Shi Sang looked at Xing Xuanli with a hint of worry in his eyes. "That being said, the Jianghu is treacherous and the forces involved are complex. It's better to be cautious. Although the results of this trial are significant, we can't take it lightly."

Xing Xuanli was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something. Then she said, "You have a point. However, as long as we unite as one and continue to improve our strength, we can always deal with various crises."

Shi Sang sighed softly, "I hope so. However, the road to becoming an immortal in this world is full of unknowns and variables. We must always remain vigilant."

Xing Xuanli clenched her fists and said, "Don't worry, I will protect the honor of Yingsha Tower no matter what." The eyes of both of them revealed their determination and resolve for the future.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) saw that the two were whispering about something and asked softly, "Li'er, what are you talking about?"

Xing Xuanli rolled her eyes at him and said, "Shi Sang, we sisters are having a private conversation, do you want to listen too?"

Shi Sang covered his mouth and chuckled, and said to Yun Mohan (Nangong Han): "Regent, this is what our daughter is thinking, please don't ask."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) shook his head helplessly, "Okay, okay, I won't tell you if you don't want to. But seeing you guys being so secretive, I can't help but be curious."

Xing Xuanli snorted, "Even if you're curious, you're not allowed to ask. You should focus more on the follow-up matters of this trial."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) looked at Xing Xuanli lovingly, "Okay, whatever you say, then you guys continue."

Xing Xuanli and Shi Sang smiled at each other, then huddled together to talk in whispers, leaving Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) looking at them helplessly and amusedly.

Luo Lingshan looked at Yun Mohan (Nangong Han), and the unstoppable tenderness in his eyes made even herself confused. Why was this happening?

She had warned herself countless times not to fall in love with him and not to get caught up in this endless emotional entanglement. However, whenever she saw Yun Mohan (Nangong Han), her heart softened involuntarily.

Perhaps it was his handsome face and deep eyes that always touched her heart. Or perhaps it was the gentleness and care he showed her that made her feel a little warmth in this cold world.

Luo Lingshan recalled every little detail of her time with Yun Mohan (Nangong Han), those brief moments they spent together, even just a smile or a greeting, which she could never forget.

She had tried to resist this feeling, thinking it was just a temporary confusion. But no matter how hard she tried, the tenderness in his eyes could never be hidden.

Luo Lingshan sighed softly, her heart filled with confusion and entanglement, not knowing where this relationship would take her.

Ever since Xing Xuanli left five years ago, Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) has changed and become indifferent to Luo Lingshan.

In the past, Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) always treated Luo Lingshan with tenderness and care. His smile was as warm as a spring breeze, able to dispel the haze in Luo Lingshan's heart.

However, Xing Xuanli's departure seemed to have taken away a part of Yun Mohan's (Nangong Han) heart. His eyes grew dim, and his former gentleness vanished. When facing Luo Lingshan, he always wore a cold expression, his words curt and cold.

Luo Lingshan tried to get close to him and understand his inner pain, but he ruthlessly pushed her away every time. She didn't understand why the once warm person had become so strange.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) shuts himself in a lonely world, refusing anyone to get close to him. He devotes all his time and energy to cultivation, trying to numb his emotions with exhaustion.

Luo Lingshan endured all of this silently, with no one to confide in her pain. She didn't understand why Xing Xuanli's departure had such a huge impact on Yun Mohan (Nangong Han), nor did she know how to make him return to his original state.

Luo Lingshan secretly wondered why Xing Xuanli had come back since she left five years ago. Not only did she come back, but she also brought back a smart and lovely son for Yun Mohan (Nangong Han).

Her heart was filled with jealousy and resentment. The position that was once held in the palm of Yun Mohan's (Nangong Han) hand and protected had now become out of reach again because of Xing Xuanli's return.

Luo Lingshan bit her lip, her thoughts in turmoil. She didn't understand why fate had to play such a trick on her. For the past five years, she had been silently accompanying Yun Mohan (Nangong Han), trying to warm his cold heart, but all her efforts were shattered the moment Xing Xuanli returned.

That child, that innocent smile, should have been the future of her and Yun Mohan (Nangong Han), but now it has become an inseparable bond between Xing Xuanli and him.

Luo Lingshan clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms. She felt extremely wronged and unwilling. Why could Xing Xuanli easily shatter the peace? Why could she so easily take away Yun Mohan's (Nangong Han) attention and love?

In this chaotic thought, Luo Lingshan's anger grew stronger and stronger. She didn't know how to face this sudden change, and she didn't know where her future would lie.

Then the elder announced the result of the first place, and the whole audience fell silent. Everyone pricked up their ears and stared at the elder without blinking, full of anticipation.

The elder said solemnly, "No. 1, Sun and Moon Palace!"

The moment this voice rang out, a commotion erupted in the crowd. Everyone in the Sun and Moon Palace was first surprised, and then a woman with extraordinary temperament and graceful demeanor slowly stepped out.

Her expression was calm as she held the spirit core in her hands, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world, and carefully handed it to the elder. The spirit core emanated a brilliant and mysterious light, as if to speak of its hard-earned nature. The elder took the spirit core, his eyes filled with admiration and amazement, and began to count them carefully.

At this moment, everyone around them seemed to be under a spell, not daring to breathe. The entire place was so quiet that one could almost hear their heartbeats. Time seemed to freeze, and every second seemed so long.

After a long while, the elder finally raised his head and announced in a loud voice: "Sun Moon Palace, eight thousand spirit cores!"

This number resonated like thunder in everyone's ears. The audience erupted in deafening exclamations and cheers, whispering to each other and praising the Sun Moon Palace's achievements.

"Oh my god, eight thousand spirit cores, what kind of strength and luck is this!"

"The Sun and Moon Palace really stole the show this time!"

When the Sun Moon Palace elders heard this result, they couldn't believe it. They stared at each other with eyes wide open, their faces filled with disbelief.

"This...how is this possible?" said a great elder in a trembling voice, his voice full of astonishment.

"We had all prepared for the worst, but we didn't expect the Palace Master to lead us to achieve such brilliant results." Another elder was so excited that his hands were shaking slightly.

"Yes, the situation of Sun Moon Palace was so difficult before, who could have imagined that it would be so glorious today." Another great elder was filled with emotion, with tears of excitement flashing in his eyes.

"The Palace Master truly possesses extraordinary abilities and courage, which is why the Sun and Moon Palace has achieved such a stunning reversal." They spoke one after another, their words full of admiration and praise for Xing Xuanli.

"This is simply a miracle. Our Sun-Moon Palace is finally going to rise again!" A great elder clenched his fists excitedly, as if he saw the infinite brightness of the Sun-Moon Palace's future.

They were immersed in this huge surprise and could not calm down for a long time. Their hearts were full of hope and longing for the future.

The elders of the Sun and Moon Palace were happy, but the elders of the Lingxiao Sect were not happy. The Sun and Moon Palace, which was about to decline, suddenly surpassed their Lingxiao Sect.

The Grand Elder of Lingxiao Sect had a gloomy expression on his face, his brows furrowed as he angrily said, "How could the Sun Moon Palace suddenly rise to prominence and surpass our Lingxiao Sect? This is simply unbelievable!"

"Hmph, he must have resorted to some shameful means!" an irritable elder shouted angrily.

"Don't jump to conclusions. Perhaps their new Palace Master is truly capable." Another calmer elder said, but there was still a hint of reluctance in his tone.

"No matter what, this is a huge threat to our Lingxiao Sect." The Great Elder said worriedly.

"We can't just sit there and wait for death. We have to think of a way to regain our position." A younger elder said anxiously.

"But now the situation is set, what can we do?" someone sighed helplessly.

The elders of Lingxiao Sect fell into deep anxiety and uneasiness. They knew that being surpassed by Sun and Moon Palace this time would have a significant impact on the sect's reputation and future development.

"Let's go back and discuss it carefully first. We must not lose our composure." The Great Elder said at last, and everyone left with heavy hearts.

It is said that this regent used to be a disciple of Lingxiao Sect, but now the regent has severed ties with Lingxiao Sect.

This news spread throughout the world as fast as it could, causing a lot of discussion among the people.

"This is really unexpected. Why did they break off the relationship when everything went well?" someone was full of doubts.

"I heard that there were disagreements within the Lingxiao Sect, and their ideas were inconsistent with those of the Regent, which led to the breakdown of relations." said an informed person.

"No matter what, this is not a good thing for Lingxiao Sect. Having lost the Regent, the future will be difficult." Some people couldn't help but worry about the future of Lingxiao Sect.

"Perhaps the Regent's power is growing, and the Lingxiao Sect is afraid of being implicated, so it is possible that it has taken the initiative to distance itself from him." A meticulous strategist analyzed.

"Hmph, maybe the Lingxiao Sect did something to offend the Regent, which is why they ended up like this." A straightforward knight said indignantly.

There were many different opinions and speculations. And within the Lingxiao Sect, people were also in a state of panic, filled with confusion and anxiety about the future.

"Now that we have severed our relationship with the Regent, our Lingxiao Sect's status in the martial arts world will definitely decline significantly." An elder said worriedly.

"Now that things have come to this, we can only rely on our own efforts to re-establish the prestige of our sect." The sect leader tried to cheer himself up and stabilize people's hearts.

However, without the powerful backing of the Regent, the future of Lingxiao Sect remains unknown.

The Regent has now severed ties with the Lingxiao Sect. Do you think the Regent will join the Sun and Moon Palace? Logically, the Regent is now the husband of the Palace Master of the Sun and Moon Palace.

As soon as this question was raised, everyone was immediately excited and expressed their opinions.

"In my opinion, the Regent is very likely to join the Sun-Moon Palace. Since he is the husband of the Palace Master, it is reasonable for the couple to work together for the Sun-Moon Palace." An impatient man in the martial arts world spoke first.

"Not necessarily. The Regent is extremely powerful and may not be willing to condescend to join a martial arts sect. He may just be supporting them from behind," a thoughtful strategist analyzed.

"But he has severed ties with the Lingxiao Sect, so he has to find a new support. Isn't the Sun and Moon Palace the best choice?" Someone put forward a different point of view.

"Perhaps the Regent has his own plans and may not be bound by this relationship. He may prefer to remain independent and maintain a balance between the underworld and the court." An old man stroked his beard and said slowly.

“But the couple has a deep affection for each other. Perhaps Palace Master Xing Xuanli can convince the Regent to join.” A young disciple said expectantly.

The debate raged, with various speculations and theories circulating. Some believed the Regent would join the Sun and Moon Palace for love and family, while others firmly believed he would maintain his independence for the sake of his own power and status. All of this remained mere speculation until the Regent made his final decision.

Xing Xuanli heard the discussion and asked Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) softly: "Will you choose to join the Sun and Moon Palace?"

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) replied softly: "As long as you are here, no matter where you are, it is home."

Xing Xuanli's heart trembled slightly. She looked up at Yun Mohan (Nangong Han), her eyes full of surprise and emotion, "Han, you mean..."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) looked at her lovingly and nodded slightly, "Li'er, I have made up my mind. As long as you are here, that is where I belong."

Xing Xuanli's eyes instantly moistened, and she choked up and said, "Han, to hear you say this, I have no regrets in my life."

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) gently held her in his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, "Li'er, don't cry. In the days to come, we will walk hand in hand."

The breeze around them blew gently, as if it was also moved by their deep affection. Xing Xuanli was in Yun Mohan's arms, feeling his warmth and firmness, her heart filled with sweetness and peace.

"Han, from now on, the Sun and Moon Palace will be the place we protect together." Xing Xuanli raised her head and looked at Yun Mohan with a firm gaze.

Yun Mohan smiled and replied, "Okay, let's make the Sun Moon Palace even more glorious together."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and that smile was full of expectations and longings for the future.