The Tomb Master's face was heavy with regret. As a remnant soul of a dead man , he had no unfulfilled wishes left from his life. After death, his remaining Nascent Soul was initially quite delighted to encounter Ling Qingzhu and Lin Xuan.
To him, Lin Xuan was the most heaven-defying genius he'd ever witnessed on the other hand, Ling Qingzhu, the most ethereal beauty. If these two paragons could be bound together, it would be a tale to outlast generations.
It was a pity that Ling Qingzhu was 'unappreciative' and insisted on being reserved, missing out on such an extraordinary man.
"You truly don't know what's good for you," the Tomb Master sighed. "Your background is remarkable. Your talent? Astounding. Surpassing my strength in life wouldn't be impossible for you, yet you will only be at the Life and Death Profound Realm. Crossing into the Revolving Wheel Realm? Difficult. As for the Reincarnation Realm, without fortune or fate, even your brilliance may not be enough."
The Tomb Master looked at the stunningly beautiful Ling Qingzhu, still trying to persuade her, his eyes filled with a sense of disappointment.
"But look at that young man. Ask yourself, can Life and Death, can even Reincarnation, bar his path? That sword of his, it already contains traces of Life and Death Reincarnation. The only thing that could slow him is the final tribulation. And once he overcomes that…" The Tomb Master chuckled bitterly. "Perhaps not even the heavens could restrain him. He may not just be another Symbol Ancestor, he'll become the Sword Ancestor."
He glanced at his ghostly hand, trembling from time's erosion.
"Even in my current state, that boy's sword makes me feel... a sliver of dread."
In life, he had been a figure who'd brushed the threshold of the Life Profound Realm. His judgment wasn't to be taken lightly. Of course, if he were still alive, even he wouldn't have dared provoke Ling Qingzhu, her background alone made her untouchable.
But now?
Now, he was already half-scattered dust. What fear did he need?
"I'll ask one final time," he said. "If you are willing, I will burn the last of my Nascent Soul to seal your union. If not... then I'll give the opportunity to the boy outside."
Ling Qingzhu's voice was colder than frost. "Qingzhu has no interest in matters of love between man and woman. Senior, give the chance to someone else."
Were it not for the gap in power, she would've already unsheathed her sword and taught this stubborn ghost a lesson.
However, although dissatisfied with the Tomb Master, Ling Qingzhu had to admit that Lin Xuan's talent was far superior to hers, and she was no match for his rampant sword energy.
And this was without him even trying. If he unleashed his full might, she doubted she could withstand even the First Sword.
Seeing that Ling Qingzhu was so unyielding, the Tomb Master couldn't help but shake his head, and then he raised his hand and waved, the Bronze Gate, which had been closed at some point, slowly opened again.
"Little fellow, come in!"
Outside the door, Lin Dong, with Little Flame, under Ling Qingzhu's cold gaze, cautiously walked in and awkwardly explained to Ling Qingzhu.
"Um, I'm Lin Dong, I just stopped outside the door, I didn't mean to eavesdrop outside!"
Lin Dong was very embarrassed. After rushing all the way here, seeing Wang Yan, Lin Langtian, and Qin Shi trapped by the sea of fire, he broke through the sea of fire under Little Marten's guidance.
However, just as he reached the outside of the Bronze Gate, Lin Dong was about to enter when the Bronze Gate suddenly closed silently, directly blocking Lin Dong outside.
At that time, the Tomb Master was intent on bringing about the marriage between Lin Xuan and Ling Qingzhu, so naturally he couldn't let Lin Dong come in and interfere.
"Even Lin Langtian and the others were trapped by that great formation, but you were able to break in, you do have some ability."
She glanced at him. "But the treasure here already has an owner. I advise you, Young Master Lin Dong, don't harbor thoughts that don't belong to you."
Though she loathed the Tomb Master's antics, Qingzhu was a woman of her word. She'd lost to Lin Xuan. She would protect him until his refinement was complete.
The Tomb Master chuckled and turned toward Lin Dong, his gaze briefly falling on the ancient halberd in his hand.
"You hold the Heavenly Scale Ancient Halberd. That, too, is a thread of fate. Since this woman has rejected my good will, I'll pass it to you instead."
Lin Dong cursed silently.
Good will? You were trying to force a marriage! What kind of woman would say yes to that?
However, Lin Dong was very happy with this result. Putting everything else aside, he was the one who ultimately benefited. He immediately cupped his fist and bowed to the Tomb Master.
"Thank you, Senior!"
"No need to thank me. If you must thank anyone, thank her." The Tomb Master gave Ling Qingzhu a sidelong glance. "If she weren't so ungrateful, this chance wouldn't have fallen to you."
"Buzz!"
However, at this moment, an astonishing sword aura erupted from Lin Xuan's body, directly alarming Ling Qingzhu and the others.
Lin Dong turned his gaze and saw Lin Xuan, suspended in the air, surrounded by a chilling sword aura. That state of being drawn but not released made him feel a burst of palpitations.
Lin Dong had no doubt that if the sword aura sealed around Lin Xuan's body were to completely erupt and rage wildly within the entire Stone Hall, he would be torn to pieces in an instant.
"This is?"
Feeling the bursts of special fluctuations, Ling Qingzhu's expression also changed slightly, while the Tomb Master on the side spoke softly, with a hint of jest.
"He's breaking through. Hah… tell me, girl, are you regretting it now?"
"If you are, say the word. I'll kick this little one out and bind the two of you right now. It's not too late."
After hearing the Tomb Master's words, Lin Dong was completely stunned. Wait, I'm treating you like a senior, and you're treating me like a tool, aren't you?
However, Ling Qingzhu ignored him. At this moment, she also understood somewhat. Although this shameless person wholeheartedly wanted her and Lin Xuan to unite, he was afraid of Lin Xuan's strength and could not force them together, so he had been constantly persuading her.
Speaking of which, Ling Qingzhu also found the Tomb Master's temperament extremely strange. If he was unwilling, why would he give the Nirvana Heart to Lin Xuan? Since he gave it, why did he have to engage in this Yin Yang combination?
"Hmm?" The Tomb Master's eyes lit up. "No wonder! This boy, he's trying to become a Heavenly Symbol Master and reach the Nirvana Realm in one leap?"
His voice trembled with awe.
"Using the Nirvana Heart and the wrath of heavenly lightning, two forces of blazing yang, he's trying to shatter my Yin Yang Lock!"