The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

Except for that guy Tianxie, who somehow managed to infiltrate the grand hall of the highest peak, gaining tremendous benefits.

Back then, Tianxie was only at the fifth realm. After coming out, he went into seclusion for a long time and broke through to the sixth realm upon emerging again. The name "Demon Monarch Tianxie" began to spread widely, marking it as a watershed moment in his life, and thus this Grotto Heaven gained fame.

This time, it’s rare for the Grotto Heaven to reopen, and there’s even a rumor that righteous sects are planning to join forces to empty the place, so not only are various forces deploying in large numbers, but even masters from the Life and Death Three Profound Realms, who usually remain in seclusion, are gathering here.

Chu Xuan has been here for a few months, vaguely recalling some blurry memories, and he only remembers that the inside of the Grotto Heaven is more like a sect, filled with palaces and halls, unlike the "primitive" Ruo Wood Secret Realm, where finding an ancient cave abode takes half a day; a struggle is likely to occur as soon as one enters.

Since his master asked him to lead the team, once the Grotto Heaven opens, he plans to take his people straight to the main peak, as it shouldn’t have been completely plundered yet.

This matter was initially proposed by the Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace and Tianxu, so aside from scattered cultivators arriving, they are considered the first official sects to come.

Inside the Celestial Water Array, Chu Xuan received a message from his fellow disciples and immediately went out to meet them.

He originally thought that Lu Jianxin Zhenren would be leading his side, but to his surprise, Supreme Elder Li Fanzhou personally came!

Rumor has it within the sect that this elder has at least eighth realm cultivation and is a stabilizing force.

It’s reasonable, considering the high stakes of this Grotto Heaven, unlike the previous primarily training-focused Secret Realm; without one or two high-level cultivators to stabilize the scene, the plan may not smoothly proceed.

Additionally, Elder Xuanji has come, along with a stern-faced middle-aged cultivator, Gao Yuan, the Celestial Array Peak Master, also considered Chu Xuan’s Elder; he was invited due to the need to break arrays this time.

Besides him, there are some elders, stewards, and elite disciples, totaling over twenty people, including Jiang Yiyi and his junior and younger sister; a sizable movement indeed.

Tianxu has even more people, led by an elder and a sword cultivator, but Chu Xuan only recognizes Sleeping Fairy Lin Xiaoxi and her apprentice sister Zhang Ping’er.

At this time, when they saw Chu Xuan flying out from the seabed, Jiang Yiyi naturally shouted and waved, while most fellow disciples simply smiled and nodded.

However, Tianxu suddenly turned chaotic as the leading three to five cultivators, upon seeing the green-clad woman beside Chu Xuan, changed their expressions drastically, seemingly not expecting her to appear here.

Seeing this, Chu Xuan slowed down and transmitted to Qing’er, "Do you want to explain the situation to them?"

Qing’er shyly replied, "Let me first meet my husband’s people, then I’ll return to my natal family’s side."

Chu Xuan was speechless, "Husband’s family" has come into play, so he carried Xiaoxue over with her.

Upon arrival, he naturally first saluted several elders. The middle-aged scholar-like Li Fanzhou, however, kept his hands behind his back and squinted slightly at Qing’er, "Su Mengqing? Why are you here?"

Chu Xuan felt a bit nervous, but Qing’er calmly and politely replied, "You have mistaken my identity, revered elder. Fairy Wuxia is my family elder and my master. I am here under my master’s instructions to accompany the disciples of your esteemed sect."

Once these words were spoken, the Daoist Palace crowd looked on in surprise, after all, who hasn’t heard of the name "Green-clad Fairy Wuxia"?

Li Fanzhou did not respond, but simply gave Su Mengqing a deep look, then closed his eyes to rest without speaking further.

After this brief interlude, Jiang Yiyi immediately embraced Chu Xuan with excitement, "Chu Xuan, I’ve missed you! Did you miss me?"

Before Chu Xuan could respond, Qing’er innocently smiled at her, "Who is this?"

Chu Xuan tensed up a bit, "Elder, elder, don’t let your imagination run wild."

Other fellow disciples shook their heads discreetly, knowing that this disciple/senior brother was excellent in every way, except he had too much lady luck, with a stream of beautiful women around him, none of whom were the same.

Jiang Yiyi suddenly picked up Xiaoxue with surprise, "Such a cute ferret~ Wait, have I seen it somewhere?"

The younger sister weakly reminded, "It seems to be Primordial Monarch Taixu’s."

Primordial Monarch Taixu had attended the wedding, and upon her mention, others looked around for her but only deduced that Chu Xuan’s relationship with her was indeed unusual.

Jiang Yiyi also remembered, nuzzling the innocent-faced Xiaoxue against her face, then eagerly asked, "Can you give this to me?"

Xiaoxue panicked immediately, and Chu Xuan reluctantly replied, "No can do," taking the pet back in his arms.

"Hmph~ Stingy," Jiang Yiyi made a face.

"Let’s put that aside for now, where is Xiang’er? Still in the sect?"

Jiang Yiyi waved her hand, "She was taken back by the people from the Dragon Palace long ago; she might arrive here later?"

Chu Xuan was a bit surprised, wasn’t she unwanted? Unexpectedly, they sent someone specially; never mind, he’ll ask her when they meet.

Then Jiang Yiyi looked at Qing’er again, giving her a peculiar glance, asking, "Are you here to kill me?"

Li Fanzhou and others immediately glanced over, while Chu Xuan awkwardly tried to smooth things over, "No, no, Qing’er isn’t such a person."

"But her gaze towards me is similar to the way Xiaomeng Yao once looked at me."

"Oh, by the way, she wanted to kill you once; you should be careful," Jiang Yiyi advised earnestly.

Qing’er slightly pouted, holding onto Chu Xuan’s sleeve with a wronged expression, head down in silence, while secretly thinking: such a perceptive girl, hard to see through, could she really be an immortal from the lower realm? Perhaps the one Purple Heaven Jade Mansion sent someone to test...

After exchanging pleasantries, Chu Xuan quickly escorted Qing’er back to Tianxu, letting her deal with her own people.

Lorem ipsumrupta, submerged in her cuddly pillow, still remembered him and greeted him.

Chu Xuan nodded in response.

Returning, he patted his junior brother’s shoulder, indicating he need not pretend to be calm anymore, just approach directly.

Ye Xingming felt a bit embarrassed, first discussing his master Lu Jianxin, who was in seclusion to break through the seventh realm, then found an excuse to depart.

Chu Xuan was a bit surprised at the news, hoping he succeeds so the sect could gain another high-level cultivator.

Then he briefed Li Fanzhou and others about the situation of "Return to Ruins", handing over various recorded changes and operational patterns of the sea area during this period.

Li Fanzhou gently nodded at him, "You’ve worked hard."

Chu Xuan naturally shook his head, "It’s not hard."

"And your master said for you to lead the team; do you know the reason?"

Chu Xuan had already changed his mind, "It should be led by elder, how could I be qualified? It’s just that I had some previous opportunities, and I understand the Grotto Heaven somewhat; I’m suitable for guiding."

Li Fanzhou consulted the opinions of the two zhenren, and they agreed, thus deciding accordingly.

During their conversation, Xiaoxue merely nestled in her owner’s arms, not daring to look up, thinking: Chu Xuan’s elder is frightening, as if those eyes can see through everything.

When Chu Xuan went to chat with Jiang Yiyi and her peers, Xiaoxue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Next, no matter the affiliations within the cultivation world—righteous, evil, neutral, or sect size—they hurriedly appeared within a few days.

Among them, Purple Heaven Jade Mansion and Li’an Demon Sect arrived at almost the same time.

Since their last separation, Chu Xuan finally saw Gu Haitang and Qingqing again, only surprised when Gu Haitang’s mother showed up, joining the Purple Heaven group.

Gu Haitang gazed at him from afar with inexplicable worry. Meanwhile, Gu Jianjia watched him with interest.

Before the two righteous sects could greet each other, the people from the Shangguan family quietly appeared, blocking the Daoist Palace group, engaging directly with the Purple Heaven side.