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--- Chapter 252 ---
The terrifying siege is over.
It ended up with all three Demonic Forces perishing on the foot of the Fallen Orchid Mountain Range. When Baek Ain released his divine might, their soul did not even survive this ordeal.
Lan Rou's incarnations merged into one and hugged Baek Ain tightly. Even though Lan Rou didn't say it, this tight and long-lasting hug shows the pressure she endured all this time.
Lan Rou isn't an emotionless woman. After knowing about her unfortunate reincarnation, she accepted it with strong will and love or Baek Ain.
However, that 'strong' will and love is also Lan Rou's greatest weakness.
These two qualities formed pride in Lan Rou's heart, making her think she shouldn't be too low compared to Baek Ain and able to create miracles like him.
Unknown to Lan Rou, Baek Ain was a cheater. He has a helpful system and everything on his side.
Of course, we shouldn't put Baek Ain's effort low. After all, many things he achieved were without Alicia's help.
In fact, in all the hundred reincarnations Baek Ain experienced, he was living Systemless.
Yes, Systemless. That's a new term.
Anyway, when Lan Rou's pride got hurt. She becomes depressed like Luo Bingbing but in a 'bad' way.
Luo Rou's heart becomes determined to become stronger, even if it costs her health. Her obsession to not let Baek Ain down becomes destructive enough to affect everyone around her.
Baek Ain patted Lan Rou's back and thought solemnly, 'Lan Rou's main body is pushing herself to break through Dou God Realm. She has all the foundation and everything, but she doesn't have a calm heart.'
'She's too reckless with herself. I'm afraid her attempt wouldn't be too smooth.'
'Fortunately, I'm here now.' He sighed in relief inside.
If Baek Ain was late for one more day, he couldn't imagine what kind of reckless thing Lan Rou would do to achieve her goals.
Even though the Demonic Forces' Siege on the Fallen Orchid Sect was overwhelming, Baek Ain was confident Lan Rou could settle it herself.
After all, the one who fought the Demonic Forces' leaders earlier is Lan Rou's incarnation. And there is another incarnation watching over for the worst scenario.
As Baek Ain was deep in his thoughts, some people arrived at the Fallen Orchid Mountain Range. They are Yunyun, Yafei, and Zi Yan, who Baek Ain brought along with him to the Demonic Region with Super Spatial Jump.
Of course, Baek Ain left them to save Lan Rou previously.
"It's been a while, Rou. I'm glad you're okay." Yafei walked toward Lan Rou with a gratified look. She thought they would be late to save her.
It's a good thing Baek Ain's space travel comes in a clutch.
Yunyun stared at Lan Rou, who hugged Baek Ain and sighed helplessly inside because she was jealous.
She can't help it. Unlike these ladies, Yunyun hasn't officially started a relationship with Baek Ain. They are just acquaintances with buried desires.
Heck! They just met each other today after so long.
Thankfully, things will change for the better now. Cai Lin, the Mistress of Baek Ain's Harem, promised so.
Lan Rou stopped burying her face in Baek Ain's chase and glanced at Yafei, "Yafei... Mm, it's been a while."
Yafei smiled at this, knowing Lan Rou wasn't the extrovert type.
"These two are?" Lan Rou also glanced at Yunyun and Zi Yan. She couldn't recognize Yunyun because she had changed over the past years.
Yunyun's face was smoother, and the aura of Heaven Demon Phoenix was more pronounced.
Yunyun replied calmly, "It's me, Yunyun."
"We have met each other once at the Magical Beast Forest."
"At the time, you and Ain helped me fight the Amethyst Lion."
Lan Rou tilted her and dug deep before remembering something, "Oh, it's you..."
"..." Yunyun. What's with that reaction?
Lan Rou nodded, "You've become much more powerful. I can feel a faint yet explosive aura deep inside you."
"Is it the Heaven Demon Phoenix's bloodline?"
Yunyun raised her eyebrow because Lan Rou's senses were sharper than she thought. As expected of Baek Ain's women, none of them were normal.
"As for you, I can feel the draconic's bloodline. However, from the purity, I can tell it was an Ancient Void Dragon." Lan Rou continued while squinting her eyes at Zi Yan.
Zi Yan lowered her head in sadness.
Feeling Zi Yan's sadness, Lan Rou was confused.
Baek Ain sent a spiritual whisper and shared Zi Yan's predicament with Lan Rou, making her eyes widen in shock for a second.
Then, Lan Rou gave Zi Yan a pitying look. To lose an entire family is definitely not something one wants to experience.
Lan Rou recalled Zhong Li's dragon armor, 'No wonder Zhong Li's armor radiated so much dragon's resentment. It was 'literally' made with Ancient Void Dragons...'
"Zi Yan, you should have sensed your family's aura earlier, right?" Baek Ain asked the dragon girl.
"Before I let you know, calm down, okay?"
Zi Yan nodded slightly. She hoped there would be a live Ancient Void Dragon nearby, but it was just her wishful dream.
When Zi Yan saw the dragon armor hanging in Baek Ain's hand, she trembled and knew the armor was 'literally' made from her family's remains.
She clenched her hand, and her eyes turned red.
"This armor was worn by the Jade Demon Sect's leader, who collaborated with the Hall of Souls. I don't have to explain how he got it..." Baek Ain stared at Zi Yan's furious eyes.
"Now I have strengthened this armor and will give it to you."
"But you can bury it or keep it to remember your hatred for the Hall of Souls."
I will keep it." Zi Yan wiped her tears. "Since Brother Ain has strengthened the armor, I will use it to avenge my family."
"It serves as a reminder of my weakness... And my memory of them."
Baek Ain handed the armor to Zi Yan, and she hugged it emotionally.
After that, they went to the Fallen Orchid Sect.
Zi Yan excused herself, wanting time to be alone. The dragon armor is definitely heavy for her, physically and emotionally.
Baek Ain watched the dragon girl flying to a nearby waterfall and shook his head helplessly. 'Poor girl. Don't worry, I'd let you fight the Hall of Souls to your heart's content.'
Yunyun looked around the Fallen Orchid Sect and commented, "This place is so calm."
Lan Rou floated beside Baek Ain and answered, "The array separated this place from the outside world. Even though my fight with those people was destructive, it won't affect anyone inside."
"Impressive." Yunyun nodded in acknowledgment.
Lan Rou glanced at Baek Ain and added, "Ain modified the arrays before he left. I only alter some nodes to make the arrays more manageable."
"You are also skilled in array formations, Ain?" Yunyun was speechless.
Yafei giggled, "Yes. he is. Ain is the master of all."
"In fact, you should know that he was skilled in Alchemy, Refining, and Martial Theory."
"I'm not that good." Baek Ain tried to be humble but received an eye roll from Yafei and Lan Rou.
Being humble has a limit, Ain!
"Rou, what's the progress of your main body's breakthrough?" asked Baek Ain to divert the topic.
Lan Rou put on a confident look, "100%."
"You're that confident?"
"Yes, with you here... I'm confident my breakthrough won't fail."
"..." Yafei.
"..." Yunyun.
Cough! Cough!
Baek Ain choked on air after hearing her reply, "I will do my best to help you then."