[As the array’s arranger, Wu Zhen had sensed the Divine Sea formation’s destruction the moment it happened.]

[If it had occurred earlier, Wu Zhen would have immediately rushed back to see what had happened.]

[But now it did not matter.]

[The net was about to be drawn; everything would soon end.]

[He would finally no longer have to keep himself small.]

[Speaking of which, couldn’t Xiaocui have grown a bit taller?]

[Only one meter fifty — it felt too cramped.]

[Wu Zhen rubbed his neck in displeasure.]

[He then picked up the medicinal soup before him and walked toward Zhu Xincheng’s chamber.]

[Halfway there he heard that an elder of Lieyang Gate requested an audience with Zhu Xincheng, so he detoured.]

[Third Elder Xiao Rong of Lieyang Gate cupped his hands and said, "Xiaocui, is the Sect Leader feeling better? News from the godstone mine reports that those scoundrels have struck again. I must bring the Sect Leader to the site, otherwise they will not be deterred!"]

[Wu Zhen snorted coldly and replied, "Third Elder, is your heart made of iron?"]

[The Sect Leader is gravely wounded and now in a critical recuperation period, yet you want her to go into battle to intimidate petty thieves?]

[Are you saying the godstone mine is more important than the Sect Leader’s life?]

[Or are you all corpses already?"]

[Hearing the aggressive retort, Xiao Rong’s anger flared immediately.]

["Xiaocui, how can you speak like this? Do you not know the Sect Leader has already shown her prestige? If she appears in person, without even fighting, she can scare them away..."]

[Before Xiao Rong could finish, Wu Zhen interrupted coldly, "Don’t tell me so much, I know nothing. I only know that you must not disturb the Sect Leader’s recuperation! You hold the godstone mine yourselves, understood?"]

[Having said this, Wu Zhen gave the other no chance to continue and turned on his heel to leave.]

[Xiao Rong’s face darkened; he hesitated for a long time but ultimately began gathering the other elders and marched out toward the god gate.]

[The Sect Leader had treated them well; if it could not be helped, they would die at the godstone mine and have fulfilled their duty.]

[Wu Zhen watched all this and finally snorted, then returned to Zhu Xincheng’s room.]

[Upon entering he saw her already holding a golden spear, preparing to go out.]

[Seeing this, Wu Zhen hurriedly asked, "Sect Leader, what are you doing?"]

[Zhu Xincheng coughed lightly twice.]

["I am uneasy about the godstone mine; I haven’t been there in over a month. Those bastards will surely be stirring. I must go out to inspect the area!"]

[A flash of tenderness passed Wu Zhen’s eyes.]

["Sect Leader, your body is not yet recovered. Going out now is far too dangerous; you should rest here instead."]

[Zhu Xincheng shook her head, "Xiaocui, you don’t understand. I must go to the godstone mine. As long as I am present, some people will not dare to act rashly."]

[Seeing his persuasion fail, Wu Zhen raised the medicinal soup and set it before Zhu Xincheng.]

["Sect Leader, if you must go, at least drink this first. I prepared it for a long time to help restore your body."]

[Zhu Xincheng did not think much and drank the soup at a single swallow, then moved toward the gate.]

[But no more than a few steps and Xiaocui pressed her hand on Zhu Xincheng’s shoulder.]

[The next instant, the surroundings shifted.]

[When they stabilized, they were already standing inside an auspicious grotto of pleasant scenery.]

[Seeing this, Zhu Xincheng asked in puzzlement, "Xiaocui, where is this? Why have you brought me here?"]

[Wu Zhen spoke with exaggerated affection, "Xincheng, you have been too tired all these years; I truly cannot bear to see it."]

["From today on, no more divine alliances, no more godstone mines — let us leave them all behind, shall we?"]

["From now on you and I will stay here together forever, okay?"]

[While saying this, Wu Zhen did not use Xiaocui’s voice but his own.]

[This made Zhu Xincheng involuntarily take two steps back.]

["Who are you?"]

[Wu Zhen rolled his shoulders and his figure grew taller, his face blurring.]

[Within a few breaths he had restored his true appearance.]

[He ostentatiously smoothed his robe.]

[The floral dress unique to Xiaocui instantly changed into a new blue robe.]

[After finishing, Wu Zhen extended his right hand toward Zhu Xincheng.]

["Xincheng, I have loved you for over a thousand years. Give me a chance; be my Dao partner, and I will make you happy."]

[At this, Zhu Xincheng’s eyes froze into ice; she raised her Divine Flame Spear, ready to slay this insolent villain on the spot.]

[But unexpectedly, as soon as she lifted her hand a wave of weakness swept over her.]

[The spear in her hand dissolved into a ball of flame and vanished into the air.]

[Wu Zhen frowned slightly.]

["You are so naughty. I confess my love so sincerely and you should just accept. Why must you use divine power?"]

[Zhu Xincheng felt utterly weak and trembled as she asked, "Did you poison the soup?"]

[Wu Zhen nodded with a smile.]

["I am proud to say I did put something in it — but it is not poison. I have been dosing you for one hundred and thirty-three years. As long as you are in Lieyang Gate, every day your drink contains what I put in."]

["But don’t worry; it won’t do too much harm. Once it reaches a certain threshold it will seal your divine power and turn you into an ordinary goddess."]

["I did this so we could live together peacefully."]

["When you truly love me wholeheartedly, I will give you the antidote. Then you will be the resolute, decisive Sect Leader you once were."]

["How about that? Wasn’t I considerate?"]

[Zhu Xincheng snapped coldly, "Curse your mother!"]

["Hey, don’t speak wildly. From now on my mother will be your mother — we will be married!"]

[Wu Zhen clapped his hands and several maidservants emerged from the shadows, bringing the weakened Zhu Xincheng into a chamber to bathe and change.]

[Not long after, Zhu Xincheng reappeared wearing wedding garments, becoming the bride.]

[With a touch of makeup she looked softer and unexpectedly moving.]

[Wu Zhen’s eyes stared fixedly.]

[At the same moment he had also changed into a red groom’s robe.]

[The place had been arranged in the style of a mortal wedding.]

["Come, my wife, let us perform the nuptial rites!"]

[Wu Zhen held the bridal bouquet and strode straight to stand opposite Zhu Xincheng.]

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