Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 884: Temporary Settlement

Love is inherently a selfish emotion.

Li Qingran embodied this perfectly, her profound affection for Chen Huaian overriding any thoughts of personal gain or the greater good.

Gazing into her young disciple's eyes, brimming with adoration and a silent plea, Chen Huaian's heart yielded.

A smile touched his lips, a blend of fond indulgence and a subtly masked weariness.

"Alright," he agreed, gently ruffling Li Qingran's hair. He made a silent vow, "Your master promises you, I won't depart. I will remain here with you."

Li Qingran's eyes lit up, akin to fireflies suddenly igniting the nocturnal darkness.

She snuggled into Chen Huaian's embrace, her tears transforming into joyous laughter. "I knew it, my dear husband is the very best to Qingran~"

Li Qingran harbored a naive certainty: as long as Chen Huaian stayed within the Canglan Realm or the Cangyun Realm, by her side, he would be shielded from harm and peril.

Even if that formidable upper corpse were to appear, surely Chen Huaian, wielding the might of his two other selves, could effortlessly repel a single adversary?

This, she believed, would be the ideal path. She envisioned a tranquil future, growing old alongside her master, sharing countless experiences amidst the mountains and seas.

However, such bliss remained unseen.

Behind Chen Huaian's benevolent smile, what profound burdens lay concealed?

Concealment?

There was no possibility of hiding.

The inevitable merging of the Cangyun Realm with Earth Star was a force unstoppable. The Canglan Realm, as a dependent plane under the Cangyun Realm, would inevitably be drawn into that colossal maelstrom sooner rather than later.

More critically…

The upper corpse.

Among the Three Corpses, the middle corpse was characterized by its avarice and keen intellect, while the upper corpse stood as the most arrogant and undeniably the most potent.

With the middle corpse now gone, the delicate equilibrium was shattered.

It was a matter of time before the upper corpse detected the absence of its counterpart.

Chen Huaian never forgot that the middle corpse had been in league with the Heavenly Dao of the Cangyun Realm, an alliance almost inseparable.

He surmised that during its time as the system, a collaborative arrangement existed between it and the Cangyun Realm's Heavenly Dao. The precise role the upper corpse played in these machinations remained elusive.

What was clear now was that the upper corpse resided in supreme authority within the Immortal Realm of the Cangyun Realm, the true sovereign.

Could it be that the Cangyun Heavenly Dao was merely a subordinate, subservient to the will of the upper corpse?

If such a hierarchy truly existed, then upon detection, the outcome would not be mere fusion but outright consumption.

Yet, for the present moment, this sliver of hope, this lifeline bestowed upon the Canglan World through the sacrifice of the middle corpse, could not possibly lead to a dead end.

Chen Huaian drew a deep breath, banishing all anxieties to the furthest recesses of his heart.

He gestured towards Li Qingran's brow, then tapped his own chest, indicating a "return" motion.

"Your master is presently inhabiting a Battle Soul form. It's inadvisable to remain manifest externally for extended periods. Your own wings haven't fully spread within the Canglan Realm yet, and drawing undue attention could prove disadvantageous."

"Mhm, mhm!" Li Qingran responded with an obedient nod.

Indeed, it was undeniably drawing too much notice.

Particularly when those accompanying team members glimpsed her master's visage—their gazes seemed to latch onto him, almost possessively.

How could such a situation be permitted?

The manifestation of a Battle Soul would incur a continuous drain on Battle Power.

The Su Xian Sword, for instance, operated under this principle.

However, her master's presence beside her did not seem to deplete her own Battle Power. This suggested that his existence, in its current form, was drawing from his personal reserves.

Given that her master had just endured a strenuous conflict, his immediate need was for proper recuperation.

She closed her eyes, concentrating to pinpoint the unique connection associated with the "Battle Soul."

With a focused thought.

"Retract!"

Whoosh—

Seamlessly, without any resistance.

Chen Huaian's form dissolved into a streak of light, instantaneously plunging into the space between Li Qingran's eyebrows.

…

Deep within Li Qingran's Sea of Consciousness.

The darkness had receded, replaced by a warm, comforting sanctuary bathed in a soft, rosy luminescence.

This was the inner sanctum of a maiden's heart.

Chen Huaian's form coalesced once more within this tranquil domain.

The sensation was… peculiar.

It felt akin to being submerged in warm water, a profound sense of returning to one's origins.

Li Qingran's essence permeated the surroundings—an aura radiating absolute trust and profound acceptance.

"Master~"

Li Qingran's voice resonated throughout the space, tinged with a delightful shyness and a playful lilt.

"So? Are you content with the 'interior'?"

"Within my body… does it feel comfortable?"

Chen Huaian: "…"

A deep blush crept across his aged features.

This young woman's words, he realized, held a double entendre.

Perceiving the scene through Li Qingran's senses, he witnessed the world outside.

He observed the rosy hue on her cheeks, the mischievous sparkle of amusement dancing within her eyes.

"Ahem."

He deliberately cleared his throat twice within the confines of the Battle Soul space.