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--- Chapter 253 ---
As Baek Ain and others returned to the Fallen Orchid Sect, several familiar faces greeted them.
Baek Ain stared at three women and smiled, "Guan, Tianxue, Mingxi."
"Long time no see, Ain." Lan Guan replied with a smile.
Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi also smiled at him. They are happy because they feel at ease with Baek Ain here.
Baek Ain hugged them for a few minutes, which caused the elders and sect master of the Fallen Orchid Sect to blush a little. After all, they are his concubines.
In Baek Ain's one hundred reincarnations, he lived with each of them once.
Even though their relationship was short, Baek Ain still took responsibility for them. That included the Fallen Orchid Sect and their well-being.
Yunyun has a weird expression when seeing this. 'Who were they?'
Baek Ain noticed Yunyun's expression and coughed, "Let me introduce you to them, Yun."
"These ladies are the Elder, Grand Elder, and Sect Master of the Fallen Orchid Sect. Lan Guan, Lan Mingxi, and Lan Tianxue."
"They are also my lovers..."
Lan Guan and the two others couldn't help but widen their eyes. They didn't expect Baek Ain to introduce them like this.
Lan Rou and Yafei shook their heads helplessly. 'Ain's Harem is growing larger and larger every day. Who knows if he had a new lover in the Heaven Genesis World.'
If Baek Ain knew what Lan Rou and Yafei were thinking, he'd be shocked by how little they trusted his self-restraint.
Even though some ladies were interested in Baek Ain, he focused solely on getting the Fire Emperor's Inheritance.
Yunyun's mouth twitched slightly, 'Medusa is right. Ain has too many women on his side.'
She doesn't know what to say. Baek Ain is too daring.
Of course, Yunyun also won't step back after knowing this. In fact, she was more determined to be with him.
Baek Ain comforted the three women before saying he had wiped the Demonic Force Siege.
Lan Guan and two others gasped in amazement. As expected, Ain is still the strongest.
"Don't be too happy yet," said Baek Ain calmly. "Even though I resolved the Demonic Force Siege, the Fallen Orchid Sect is still in a bad situation."
"Mm, that's true." Lan Rou nodded in agreement.
"Many people are aiming their spears at the Fallen Orchid Sect because they somehow knew I was in seclusion to break through into Dou God Realm."
"The Hall of Souls won't leave us be."
"They knew?" Baek Ain and others were surprised by this.
Lan Rou sighed, "They possessed a weird artifact that could read a flow of destiny. It's somewhat similar to Cai Lin's ability, but much weaker and uncontrollable."
"Ah, no wonder Sister Cai has been telling me to be careful with my Fortune Chamber of Commerce." Yafei suddenly snapped her finger in realization
"She told me not to cause too much ripple or else I'll catch some bad people's attention."
Yunyun frowned slightly, "She didn't tell me anything about this."
Yafei giggled and replied, "Maybe because your faction hasn't officially entered the conflict. The Wind Lightning Pavilion and Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe are still neutral forces, after all."
"Not to mention, Sister Cai and I didn't participate in the Ambush Plan, so we were outside the Hall of Soul's radar."
Lan Rou sighed upon hearing this. She knew just how cautious the Hall of Souls had become recently.
Even though they acted tyrannically in public, those who performed it were 'literally' protected with many layers of life-protecting artifacts.
They are throwing baits to see Behemoth Paradise's reaction. The same goes for the Ancient Clan, Pill Tower, and Beast Tribes.
The destruction of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe made Lan Rou realize many schemes the Hall of Souls brewed. They are slowly weakening every force in the Dou Qi Continent!
Unless they are united, the Hall of Souls and Hun Clan won't stop.
"What should we do then?" asked Lan Tianxue solemnly.
Baek Ain rubbed his chin, "I can make artifacts to prevent them from spaying you."
"But that won't solve this problem."
"Tianxue, what do you think of joining Behemoth Paradise?"
"Ah!" Everyone's eyes widened, especially those from the Fallen Orchid Sect.
The Fallen Orchid Sect has always chosen to stay low-key and not gain other attention in the past. However, it is impossible now.
With Lan Rou around, the Fallen Orchid Sect would never stay peaceful.
However, it would be different if the Fallen Orchid Sect decided to join Behemoth Paradise.
Behemoth Paradise not only protects the Fallen Orchid Sect from the Hall of Souls' harassment, but it simultaneously accelerates the sect's growth with its abundant resources.
It's a one-sided beneficial situation for the Fallen Orchid Sect.
Of course, as the leader of Behemoth Paradise, Baek Ain won't be so petty as to charge the Fallen Orchid Sect anything.
Technically speaking, the Fallen Orchid Sect is also his.
"Okay, we will join Behemoth Paradise." Lan Tianxue and two others decisively agreed with Baek Ain's proposal. They trusted Baek Ain because they knew he wanted the best for them.
After discussing it, Yafei stepped up and contacted Bai Yuxian, who stayed at the Diamond Lustre City.
Then, Bai Yuxian contacted the higher-ups at Behemoth Paradise and returned with quick news that they would send some agents soon.
Knowing this, Lan Guan, Lan Mingxi, and Lan Tianxue sighed in relief as the Fallen Orchid Sect was safe now.
"Okay, that's it for now..." Baek Ain clapped his hand. "You can go and rest. I will visit you three later."
"Mm, thank you for everything, Ain." The Fallen Orchid Ladies are grateful for Baek Ain's help.
Baek Ain smiled at them, "This is my responsibility."
After that, Lan Guan and others left.
"You're really good with your lover." Yunyun couldn't help but comment.
"This is the bare minimum." Baek Ain waved his hand. "I wish I could help them more, but they would see themselves as a burden if I did so."
Lan Rou and Yafei glanced at each other. They understood Baek Ain's way of thinking. He'd do anything to help his close ones, letting them achieve their dream.
But he didn't want them to feel too pressured.
He learned this after knowing their failure.
Even though Baek Ain didn't say anything, he's actually blaming himself.
Suddenly, a thunderclap echoed in the area.
Baek Ain lifted his head and stared at the thunderclouds gathering above the Fallen Orchid Mountain Range.
"This isn't good." Lan Rou felt her 'main' body was about to break through to the Dou God Realm.
Yet this breakthrough also led to a dangerous tribulation.
"Ain..."
Baek Ain nodded, "I know."
"Thankfully, I already expected this and told Luo Bingbing to watch over the surrounding area."
"Bingbing is here?" Lan Rou showed a surprised look.
Yafei glanced at the far East and replied, "Bingbing was with us earlier."
"Then, Ain suddenly told her to watch over the border."
"She will guard the border of the Demonic Region."
"Is she going to be okay?" Lan Rou was worried.
Baek Ain confidently crossed his arms, "Bingbing will be fine. I just gifted her a new sword."
At the border of the Demonic Region, Luo Bingbing stood atop a mountain and held an electric blue long sword. The sword looks ordinary, but one would notice immense profoundness upon seeing it closer.
Genesis Runes are 'naturally' carved on the sword's body, which gives it a mystic look.
Baek Ain didn't hold back when making this sword.
Luo Bingbing rubbed her new sword adoringly, "Hmm, Hubby's new gift is amazing."
"With this, no one could defeat me in this world."
Back at the Fallen Orchid Sect, the thunderclouds covered the sky and flickered with crimson lightning. Several dragon-like lightning arcs swam in and out, assessing Lan Rou's condition like predators to prey.
Beneath the Fallen Orchid Sect, Lan Rou's main body opened her eyes and looked up gravely, "This is it."
At that moment, the world abruptly froze.
Lan Rou's heavenly tribulation began!