Chapter 167: Night Sky (2)

"After this tournament is concluded," Lin Yuan swore, his voice carrying weight, "after I shatter the Upper Division, request Void Refinement Emperor Tianxu's aid, and finally heal your meridians… I will turn my full attention to our family's ascent. I will forge Bai Chen into a sword that the Nine Provinces will fear. But more importantly…"

He leaned in closer, his breath warm against her cheek.

"...more importantly, I will return you to your rightful place in the heavens," he whispered.

Bai Qingyue's breath hitched. The very thought of cultivating again, of feeling the ambient Qi of Heaven and Earth flow through her body without agonizing pain, was a dream she had barely dared to harbor, even with his absolute promises.