Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 719: A Moment of Tenderness

Chapter 719: A Moment of Tenderness

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The path taken had been quite erratic.

Nevertheless, the conclusion was favorable.

Real Person Jade Compassion watched Tu Shan Yue, who was focused on channeling Immortal Essence into the nearby Origin Core, and fell into a brief trance.

She wondered.

Was it possible?

Could the Sword Bearer have noticed Tu Shan Yue’s obsession with him and exploited it, using this strategy to ensure her absolute submission?

Furthermore, the Sword Bearer likely identified her own terror regarding death, employing threats and raw power to force her into daily labor as well.

The more she contemplated this, the more Real Person Jade Compassion felt she was uncovering the hidden reality.

“Truly as expected of the Sword Bearer—devious and calculating!” she muttered, her lips curling in a frustrated pout.

However, her anger was entirely toothless.

Trapped within the Immortal Realm and unable to overcome the Sword Bearer, she was relegated to working like a common beast of burden.

“Are you speaking ill of Brother White Sword!”

Real Person Jade Compassion felt a sharp pinch on her backside. Pivoting, she saw Tu Shan Yue staring her down, her expression dark and radiating a murderous intent.

“Consider yourself warned!” Tu Shan Yue declared with a chilling tone. “Even if we are forced to work together, I will not tolerate you insulting Brother White Sword. If you do... I’ll thrash you!”

She brandished a clenched fist.

Real Person Jade Compassion was left speechless.

Seeing Tu Shan Yue in such a state, she realized that no amount of logic would ever convince the girl that the Sword Bearer was a villain.

“In truth, your Brother White Sword is merely exploiting you,” Real Person Jade Compassion remarked, her self-destructive streak prompting her to push the issue.

“Be quiet!” Tu Shan Yue used her massive tail to muffle Real Person Jade Compassion’s mouth, shouting indignantly, “Don’t you dare try to sabotage my bond with Brother White Sword. Everything he does is righteous; it must be for the sake of the Cangyun Realm’s advancement. You don’t need to explain the lack of other immortals in this Immortal Realm—I have no interest in knowing.

And another thing!” She paused for a beat before adding, “Even if Brother White Sword is using me, it is because I wish to be of use to him. Do you honestly believe a cunning beast like the Nine-Tails Heavenly Fox could be manipulated so easily otherwise?”

Real Person Jade Compassion stared at Tu Shan Yue as if she were looking at a complete fool.

Eventually, she nodded, signaling her compliance.

Given Tu Shan Yue’s mental state, even if she were 'cured,' she would likely remain the type to follow blindly; there was no point in trying to fix her.

“The next individual destined for ascension is Xiao Feng.”

A voice resonated abruptly within Real Person Jade Compassion’s consciousness. There was no mistaking it—it was the Sword Bearer.

The Old Demon Xiao?

The creator of the Heavenly Demon Art?

He was essentially the forefather of every Demon Cultivator within the Cangyun Realm...

Was the Sword Bearer really going to permit such a man to become an immortal?

Before she could voice her doubts, the Sword Bearer continued: “Xiao Feng faces a formidable heavenly tribulation, and his spirit is wild. However, he has developed attachments now and no longer views death with indifference, making him ripe for taming. During his tribulation, apply the stick and then the carrot; show him the true meaning of heavenly might! That way, he will be perfectly submissive upon entering the Immortal Realm!”

Real Person Jade Compassion: “...”

The Sword Bearer truly intended to bring the Old Demon Xiao into the fold.

It appeared the Sword Bearer was becoming increasingly desperate to accelerate the merging of the two planes.

Lately, she had sensed that as the distance between the worlds shrank, the Origin Core’s hunger for immortal energy was intensifying.

Just as Jade Compassion assumed the Sword Bearer would allow anyone to ascend regardless of the cost, his voice grew icy.

“The Mountain Chu Daoist, the Spirit Void Old Ghost, and the Treading Moon Daoist... when they face their tribulations, strike them down!”

“Uh...” Real Person Jade Compassion searched her memory. Weren’t those the names of the ancient titans from the Void Abyss who had reached the pinnacle of the Great Ascension Stage?

How had they earned the Sword Bearer’s wrath?

The disparity in treatment was staggering...

“What about the monk, Burning Heaven?” she inquired, recalling another name.

“Burning Heaven?” The voice gave a soft, dismissive snort. “Leave him be. Success or failure is up to fate; his life is in the hands of the heavens.”

I see.

Real Person Jade Compassion understood immediately. He would receive no special assistance, but no intentional sabotage either.

“And... the Five Great Demon Saints?”

“The same.”

“Then...” she asked once more, “what about Chen Huaian?”

The mental link went silent for a long duration before the reply finally came: “He resides in the Cangyun Realm; he cannot achieve immortality!”

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Another session of intense passion had passed, making them lose track of the world around them.

The results, however, were undeniable.

Chen Huaian could feel himself on the verge of advancing to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

It was a shame they were limited to only three hours a day. If that time were doubled, he might reach the Unity Realm in no time.

Curiously, whenever he engaged in dual cultivation with Li Qingran, his Electronic Girlfriend system went dark. Only a glowing hourglass remained, marking the steady depletion of his time.

Chen Huaian had attempted to persist after the timer ran out.

But as the sand reached the bottom, his passion would inevitably fade.

The moment the hourglass emptied, he would enter a total 'sage mode,' and his Great Ascension Stage power would surge back into his frame.

As the frenzy of their union settled, a lingering heat remained on the silk-draped grass.

Li Qingran huddled close in Chen Huaian’s arms, her finger tracing idle circles on his chest. Her voice was thick with lethargy and affection: “Is Master returning to Earth Star again?”

“Yes.” Chen Huaian pulled his young disciple closer, resting his chin atop her silky hair. “I must fully suppress the Demonic Soul of the Fierce Beast within the Demon Sealing Pagoda before those two Demon Immortal clones make their move. I also need to unlock the Well of Heaven. Based on my calculations, it’s time to start the preparations.”

He kept nothing regarding Earth Star hidden from Li Qingran.

He shared his daily tasks on Earth Star with her consistently.

Because the flow of time differed between worlds, their moments together were fleeting.

He hoped these regular updates would provide her with a sense of peace.

Li Qingran snuggled against his chest like a needy kitten, her voice slightly muffled. “I understand... Master has vital duties.” She paused, looking up at him with watery eyes that held a mix of curiosity and slight hurt. “It’s just... lately, some bothersome cultivators have been trying to get close to me. They send poems, songs, Spiritual Herbs, and rare treasures... it is quite tedious.”

She let out a small huff. “I was thinking... why don't we... why don't we reveal our relationship? It would end their delusions and save everyone the trouble!”

Chen Huaian gazed down at her, seeing the hope and subtle nervousness in her eyes.

His heart softened. He knew that with the upcoming consolidation of the Cangyun Realm sects, her position would only grow.

As his sole disciple and the future pillar of the Moon Shadow Sect, her prestige would attract even more suitors.

It wasn't that these men were necessarily malicious.

It was simply that Li Qingran was breathtakingly beautiful and appeared to have no Dao Companion.

As the saying goes, a fair maiden is a target for any gentleman. These young cultivators were unaware of their true identities and naturally sought to improve their standing through her.

Previously, he might have worried about the taboos of a master-disciple romance, but things were different now.

He was Chen Huaian, the strongest human in the Cangyun Realm, a cultivator of the Great Ascension Second Tribulation stage. He was about to lead the world into a new era. Social norms? Moral codes? Those were shackles for the weak. At his height, he was the one who defined the law.

If he loved his disciple and wanted her as his Dao Companion, who would dare object?

“Very well.” Chen Huaian nodded without a second thought, his voice ringing with absolute authority. “Once the sects have settled near the Moon Shadow Sect and things are stable, I will declare our bond to the entire world.”

He cradled her face, looking intently at her reddening cheeks. “I won't just announce it... I will give you the most magnificent wedding ever seen, making it known to all under heaven. My Qingran deserves the highest status.”

“A-a wedding?!” Li Qingran’s eyes went wide as she stammered, her face turning a deep shade of crimson. “Master! That... that is so grand! Just... just an announcement is enough! Why a wedding... it's so... so embarrassing...”

Despite her words, her eyes were bright with a joy she couldn't hide.

“It is necessary.” Chen Huaian’s voice was firm and commanding. “How could I allow my Dao Companion to be treated with anything less than the highest honor? It must be a grand celebration so the whole world knows.”

Li Qingran saw the devotion and protectiveness in his gaze, and her heart felt as though it were melting. Her eyes welled with emotion, her worries replaced by an overwhelming love. She whispered one word, heavy with feeling: “Master...”

She leaned up and pressed her lips to his.

The kiss was filled with deep longing and a shared hope for their future.

Chen Huaian returned the gesture, and after a final moment of closeness, he gently pulled away. “I must depart now. Devote yourself to your Cultivation and wait for my return.”

Li Qingran nodded fervently, her eyes sad to see him go but no longer troubled. “Understood! I shall bathe and wait for you obediently, Master~”

She finished with a playful wink and licked her lips, teasing him.

“You little minx!” Chen Huaian chuckled, patting her head one last time before his form blurred and he vanished.

His protective formation remained active.

It didn't hinder Li Qingran at all.

While it kept intruders out, she could leave whenever she wished, allowing him to depart without worry.

Furthermore, two female Elders at the Void Shattering Realm were stationed nearby. They would sense her aura and escort her back to the Moon Shadow Sect safely.

As for what had transpired between the Ancestor and his disciple within the barrier...

The Elders were aware, but they knew better than to speak of it.

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An instant later, back on Earth Star.

Chen Huaian’s eyes snapped open as he removed the VR Headset.

He checked the time, a sharp, cold light glinting in his eyes.

“The time has come. I need to head to the Demon Sealing Pagoda...

But first, I have a few small arrangements to make...”

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Taking a break to organize the next part of the story.