Only for you, not for anyone else.

Chu Xingchen walked toward the discussion hall of the temporary command center with a fairly relaxed pace.

On the surface of the Eastern Divine Continent, most of the discovered organizations related to evil cultivators and the demon race had been completely purged. Even if some slipped through the net, they were judged to be useless little fish. It was fine to leave them be and see where these little fish would eventually swim.

However, in any organization that was even slightly decent, the rituals Donggua mentioned that could span across the two realms could be seen. Yet, none of them were complete. They were essentially identical, offering little reference value.

They appeared far too frequently, almost as if Xu Linglong was deliberately and constantly reminding him: You have to work hard to investigate, but all of this is meaningless.

Chu Xingchen knew this perfectly well, but his mindset wasn't affected in the slightest.

After all, he was also constantly showing his condition to Xu Linglong: I am currently a broken house that will collapse with a single kick. If I collapse, there might be no one left in this world who can truly stop you.

There will never be another True Immortal cultivator in this world. Now is your best chance. Come and prioritize killing me at all costs.

What, don't you dare?

Anyway, when Chu Xingchen was disgusted by someone, his usual choice was to try and disgust them back. He was going to jump around fiercely right in front of Xu Linglong.

Additionally, regarding the grand array, Chu Xingchen already had the Heavenly Dao Map. Every day, he would take time to record the status of the spirit veins and water veins.

If Xu Linglong really started to experiment and drew upon or mobilized the spirit veins, then this map would truly take Xu Linglong's life.

Furthermore, if Xu Linglong truly couldn't resist making a move against him, with his current Tribulation Transcendence realm cultivation, even if he couldn't win, it wouldn't be difficult to escape with someone covering him.

But if they made a move this time, there probably wouldn't be another chance for these heavenly demons to flee. No matter how vast the world was, there would no longer be a place for them.

The fully prepared Eighteen Immortal Sects were like a spider web connecting the entire Five Continents and all directions.

They were just waiting for that faint tremble on the web.

Anyway, in Chu Xingchen's current calculations, the initiative should still be firmly in his grasp.

Even the current investigations, now that he had the Heavenly Dao Map, could be considered a kind of smokescreen.

Chu Xingchen turned his steps into the discussion hall. After sweeping his gaze around, he found that Xu Jin, Yuyang, and Yunxiao had already arrived. Then, he naturally looked toward Chen Baiqing, who was holding a jade token on Ye Antao's left.

Chen Baiqing looked over but did not catch a single hint of surprise in her master's expression. It was as if he already knew she had arrived. She figured that the arrangements she made had already been recognized by her master.

She then stood up and bowed with a respectful expression:

"Master, is everything well?"

No matter how annoyed she was in her heart about her master messing around, she absolutely had to give her master enough face in front of outsiders. Whatever her master said, she, as his disciple, naturally had to obey his arrangements.

Chu Xingchen nodded gently and observed her for a moment. He seemed to notice a slight change in the expression of this caring disciple, likely because she had discovered the heroic deeds he had recently done in the Eastern Divine Continent.

"Not bad, but I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly."

"Master sent a letter, and Baiqing came as soon as she saw it."

"A letter?"

"It was probably penned by Master's wife."

Hearing this, realization dawned on Chu Xingchen's face. He figured that after he left the Tianyan Sect, Ling Yu must have sent a letter in his name to Ying Ling and the others. This caring disciple probably saw through it and realized it wasn't written by him.

And Ling Yu most likely failed to suppress the resolute Baiqing, which was why she rushed over to him.

Having figured this out, Chu Xingchen only gave a gentle nod.

After all, whether from Ling Yu's or Baiqing's perspective, they were only doing what they felt they ought to do. To impose his own views on them wishfully would be somewhat demanding too much.

Ling Yu wanted to maintain stability and prevent Chu Xingchen from being distracted, while Baiqing, out of concern for Chu Xingchen, specifically returned from the Southern Zhanbu Continent.

They were just doing good deeds.

Chu Xingchen smiled lightly and walked forward:

"Rushing over like this, you won't be able to persuade your eldest senior sister in the future. Don't say your master didn't give you a chance when the time comes, only letting you be a good junior sister."

Chen Baiqing lowered her head slightly and replied, "Everything naturally revolves around Master. Since Master has a need, other matters can naturally be put aside."

Hearing this, Yuyang shook his head slightly, his expression unable to hide his envy.

Back then, Baiqing had also worked under him, and the way she handled things truly left nothing else for anyone to worry about.

Now, this phrase "everything naturally revolves around Master" was truly enviable to the extreme.

Xu Jin cast a sidelong glance. He had some understanding of the news from the Southern Zhanbu Continent. Although these words sounded like a perfect scene of respecting one's master and valuing the Dao, in reality, Chen Baiqing's appearance here was quite amiss.

Especially Xu Jin, who had read Chen Baiqing's mission reports spanning over thirty years, understood even more the meticulous mindset and decisive ruthlessness hidden behind the harmless facade of Chu Xingchen's third disciple.

"Alright, alright..." Chu Xingchen sighed softly and said, "Since you're here, you might as well report the intelligence regarding your eldest senior sister."

With that, Chu Xingchen turned and walked outside.

Although his performance was heroic, his own caring disciple truly didn't know to what extent his cultivation had recovered.

Since Baiqing was here, she probably also watched the scene of him throwing the match.

Seeing this, Chen Baiqing once again cupped her hands slightly in a salute to the surroundings before immediately following her master's footsteps.

Chu Xingchen took the lead, bringing Chen Baiqing out of the discussion hall.

Chen Baiqing followed closely. At the same time, the Qingtian Treasure Ring triggered, using an array to envelop her master in front of her, ensuring no one could eavesdrop on their conversation.

She looked up at Chu Xingchen's slow footsteps. She had originally prepared some words, such as—Master coaxed everyone away, is it because you think we will ruin things?

Did Master grow tired of Baiqing, which is why you coaxed Baiqing away?

However, as Chen Baiqing looked at her master's back right in front of her, just like in the past, she couldn't bring herself to say these words.

Because she had always known the answer—her master had never grown tired of anyone.

Perhaps it was also difficult for her master. In truth, her master just didn't want everyone to worry. Her master simply felt that these were things he had to do.

In Chen Baiqing's mind, words defending Chu Xingchen constantly began to pop up.

After walking for a bit, Chen Baiqing couldn't say a single word. She just followed behind her master in silence, yet wanting to say something.

Chu Xingchen's footsteps slowly came to a halt. He glanced sideways at Baiqing:

"Why aren't you talking to your master? Could it be that Little Baiqing is truly angry?"

Chen Baiqing turned her head away slightly, taking a long time to phrase her words before answering:

"Of course I'm angry. Master clearly said you wouldn't treat Baiqing as a child anymore, but when things happen, you don't let Baiqing participate. Master doesn't keep his word."

"I don't believe it. Little Baiqing couldn't bear to be angry with me."

Chen Baiqing had clearly experienced so much and could shoulder many things alone. She had always felt that her heart was cold, lacking any mercy or emotion.

But when facing Chu Xingchen.

Even though she would feel dissatisfied in her heart, even though she would be angry, even though she wanted to let her master know he was wrong.

Yet, all the feelings in her heart transformed those swirling emotions into a profound sense of grievance.

Perhaps, when facing the most important person in one's heart...

Acting wronged is the greatest expression of anger.

Chen Baiqing could not help but purse her lips. Her eyes grew red, looking exactly as she did when she was about to cry as a little girl.

"Master only ever knows how to bully me."

Chu Xingchen quickly turned around, walked up to Chen Baiqing, and offered a gentle smile.

"And you still claim you aren't a child. That little expression of yours is exactly the same as when you were young."

"If you don't cry, Master will sneak you out to buy some candy later."

"Just like before."

"I will only buy it for you. No one else gets any."