Refuse to trample on the pride of heaven

Chapter 455 Love is the moment when you abandon your inferiority and turn to the light.

The heart that had been blocked for a long time was beating violently at this moment. The poor and evil-filled clamor seemed so pale and thin and vulnerable under the impact of pure and sincere emotions and the mighty law of nature.

The inner demon that took advantage of the opportunity to sneak in was crushed by the double pressure of the clarity of the mind and the strong emotional stimulation from the outside world. It was like ice and snow suddenly exposed to the scorching sun, melting and disintegrating inch by inch without any resistance.

The so-called residual soul of the Demon Lord that tried to erode Liu Jiqian's soul not only failed to drag him into the abyss, but was completely refined by the powerful will that broke out of the cocoon, becoming pure nutrients to nourish his foundation of Taoism.

Not only did Liu Jiqian instantly regain his iconic silver hair that looked like pouring moonlight and golden eyes that shone like molten gold, but his cultivation level also underwent a drastic change.

The barrier that had been forcibly maintained at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm by the erosion of the demonic soul was shattered after he successfully survived this thrilling calamity of the inner demon.

An incomparably pure spiritual pressure surged from his body into the sky, stirring up the remaining demonic energy in the mansion that had not yet dissipated, like a strong wind sweeping away fallen leaves - he entered the stage of Divine Transformation.

This advancement across realms came naturally, and the vast spiritual power surged through his limbs and bones, cleansing his bones and marrow, as if he were reborn.

Rather than saying that this "blackening" is a disaster, it is better to say that it is a great gift for him - a great opportunity to survive after risking his life!

However, Liu Jiqian's mind was not at all on his cultivation level which was enough to make countless cultivators envious.

His mind and eyes were filled with Lu Wensheng in front of him.

The golden-red eyes that had just gone through a disaster and were glowing with the brilliance of a new life now looked shimmering, fragile and beautiful because of the surging tears.

He hugged Lu Wensheng tightly in his arms with a great panic and piety as if he had lost and regained something.

He buried his face deep in the other's neck, feeling the warm, real pulse beating, as if a drowning man had finally grabbed the only piece of driftwood.

The beautiful and noble person no longer had any aloofness or aloofness in her eyes, only complete dependence and confession.

He hugged Lu Wensheng back, whispering like the most devout believer in front of the gods, shedding tears softly, as if praying or begging.

"I ask for nothing, I only want to be with you year after year, without leaving any gaps in our lives - Lu Wensheng, I find that I really do love you."

He had seen too many people casually mention the word "love" like a cheap catchphrase, making this word that should be sacred become frivolous and casual.

However, for him, the word "love" carries too heavy a meaning. It means the resonance of souls, the entrustment of life, and the commitment until death - he never makes promises easily, and is even more ashamed to speak lightly.

He was once ignorant and couldn't tell what love was, but he had secretly longed for it in his heart: he longed for someone to love him violently, purely, and unreservedly until death, and let him understand that the power of this emotion was enough to rival death itself.

But when Lu Wensheng comes, all things grow, like the slow and rapid spring, like the summer in May or the rain that wets with vitality, persistent and passionate.

Just like the lush life in his eyes and the spring in the wilderness, just like the lushness in his brows and the distant mountains, his eyes are full of love, and all the love leaks out of his eyes, which cannot be restrained or suppressed.

Perhaps it is a scar that has long since "scabbed over", but someone will still shed tears for it. Perhaps it is a rich and colorful life that will make people want to enter his karma. Perhaps it is willing to eliminate the loneliness of worldly ties for him, and he is willing to stay in a stable and happy love...

Liu Jiqian knew that Lu Wensheng loved him, and that was enough.

It turns out that all the twists and turns, countless hardships, and thousands of calamities of heaven were just to accurately push them towards each other in the vast sea of people and endless time and space, to make this fateful encounter come true.

Because of Lu Wensheng's existence, love for Liu Jiqian is finally no longer a turbulent emotion that makes him feel displaced and worried about gains and losses.

It became a peaceful harbor, a beam of eternal light, bringing peace to his wandering soul and giving his lonely life a warm home and a profound meaning worth protecting forever...

"Liu Jiqian."

Lu Wensheng's voice was light and airy, like a feather brushing against the tip of one's heart.

The tears in the corners of his eyes had not yet dried up, hanging crystal-like on his eyelashes, reflecting the faint light, but the corners of his lips had already lifted up, blooming into an extremely brilliant smile, like the sun shining through the clouds, and in that smile there was pure determination and sincere expectation.

The subsequent words were like a huge rock thrown into a deep pool, stirring up thousands of ripples and hitting Liu Jiqian's eardrums and heart heavily.

"Would you like to consider forming a bond with me?"

These earth-shattering words were like a thunderclap, striking Liu Jiqian's heart without warning, instantly setting off a huge wave! He could even clearly hear the sound of his heart beating wildly in his chest, boom, boom, deafening.

The words were so sudden that even the system froze for a moment, then became excited, jumping up and down in its own system space: "Who said Xiaolu is unromantic? This is so romantic! The couple it's been rooting for is finally going to have a happy ending!!!"

Liu Jiqian was so overwhelmed by this huge and sudden surprise that he felt dizzy and his mind went blank, as if his soul had temporarily left his body.

The huge impact force made him subconsciously loosen his arms that were tightly holding Lu Wensheng, and his body leaned back half an inch, as if it had been burned.

His beautiful amber eyes were filled with incredible confusion and huge, almost overflowing joy. The light was as bright as the stars pouring back, but because it was too turbulent, he seemed a little flustered.

The chief disciple, who usually was aloof and dignified, like a jade statue, now showed such a pure and naive expression of daze on his face for the first time.

Under the great ecstasy, the fear of losing something instinctively arises.

He stammered, his voice trembling slightly, as if he couldn't believe this treasure had fallen from the sky: "Ah Sheng... I'm very happy to say this, really... very, very happy..."

He paused, his eyes fixed on Lu Wensheng, with cautious inquiry and worry about burdening the other party: "But will you feel reluctant? I know that you and Sister Yan seem to have some opinions on this kind of 'bound together' relationship... I just want to be closer to you, want to be with you, I don't want to use so-called feelings to force you to do anything for me..."

The more he spoke, the lower his voice became, with an almost humble sincerity.

Her flawless skin, as flawless as jade, was now stained with a touching light red, spreading from the ears to the neck, like the finest rouge spread on the snow.

His handsome brows were slightly furrowed, revealing his inner turmoil and uneasiness, and his slender jade-like fingers unconsciously tossed the corners of his clothes together, creating tiny wrinkles on the fine fabric. It was the first time that Lu Wensheng saw this favored child of heaven looking so uneasy and naive, like a young man who had just begun to fall in love.

"No, why do you say that?" What does he think?

Lu Wensheng looked at him being so cautious, afraid that he would be wronged, and his heart softened. He scratched the back of his head embarrassedly.

He met Liu Jiqian's gaze frankly, his eyes clear and transparent, with unreserved honesty:

"To be honest, this kind of 'bound together' relationship actually gives me a particularly solid and reassuring sense of 'responsibility'.

But you have never mentioned the matter of forming a bond, I thought..."

Lu Wensheng paused. "I thought you actually liked maintaining this kind of... well, relatively free relationship without clear constraints."

Liu Jiqian's inner thoughts: (Thunderbolt from the blue! Shocked.jpg)

He didn't like it! He didn't like it at all! He desperately wanted a legitimate, honorable identity, okay?! He wanted to tell everyone openly that Lu Wensheng was his Taoist partner! He wanted his name to be engraved side by side with Lu Wensheng's in the sect's directory, before heaven and earth as witnesses! He wanted to immediately announce it to the world, so that everyone would know that Lu Wensheng was his! He belonged to Lu Wensheng!

Wait... so for something like this, all I have to do is say it?!

Liu Jiqian suddenly grasped the key information from Lu Wensheng's words and instantly understood what he meant -

This belated and huge realization was like a revelation, but it also made Liu Jiqian feel an indescribable, ridiculous regret in his heart.

His beautiful amber eyes widened, filled with immense bewilderment and a sense of absurdity, a desire to cry but unable to, as if all his efforts had been in vain—what then were all those previously carefully crafted, subtle hints, teasings, and flirtatious gestures worth?!

Those carefully orchestrated "chance encounters," those seemingly accidental touches, those calculated displays of grace under the moonlight and amidst the shadows of swords... had they all become mere winks to a blind man? It turned out there was no need for such circuitous tactics; a single, direct shot would have hit the bull's eye!

The immense happiness intertwined with this belated epiphany caused Liu Jiqian to completely lose control of his facial expression for a moment, leaving only pure dullness and a deep regret of "how much time have I wasted".

Lu Wensheng watched Liu Jiqian's expression change with an innocent look, his eyes filled with confusion: What happened? His expression was so colorful? Was it some residual effect?

The system was already overly excited due to the high sugar reaction and was lying peacefully.