Ethan and Lin Na worked tirelessly over the next few months to rebuild the immortal realm. They trained together every day, pushing themselves to their limits and finding new ways to fight and protect their home.
Lin Na's determination and resilience inspired everyone around her, and slowly but surely, the immortal realm began to heal. Buildings were repaired, gardens were restored, and the people who had been injured in the battle began to recover.
As the realm slowly returned to its former glory, Ethan and Lin Na began to talk about the future. They knew that they couldn't afford to let their guard down, and that there would always be threats to the immortal realm. But they also knew that they had each other, and that together, they were stronger than anything that could be thrown at them.
One day, as they sat together in the gardens, watching the sun set over the mountains, Ethan turned to Lin Na and took her hand.
"Lin Na," he said, "I know that we've been through a lot over the past few months, and I don't know what the future holds. But I do know one thing - I love you more than anything in this world, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
Lin Na's eyes widened in surprise and joy. "Ethan," she said, "I love you too. I don't know what the future holds either, but I do know that I want to face it with you by my side."
And so, with the immortal realm slowly healing and the future full of possibilities, Ethan and Lin Na looked forward to a life filled with love, adventure, and the knowledge that together, they could overcome anything. As they trained together, Ethan and Lin Na began to feel a renewed sense of purpose. They focused on developing new strategies and tactics for fighting and defending the immortal realm, incorporating Lin Na's unique abilities and limitations into their plans.
With time, Lin Na's physical injuries healed, and her mental and emotional state improved as well. She became more confident in her abilities and more determined than ever to protect the realm.
One day, as they were sparring in the courtyard, a messenger arrived with urgent news. A powerful demon lord had emerged from the depths of the underworld, and his army was marching towards the immortal realm.
Ethan and Lin Na sprang into action, gathering their forces and preparing for battle. They knew that this would be a tough fight, but they were determined to defend their home at all costs.
The demon army descended upon the realm, and the battle raged on for days. Ethan and Lin Na fought side by side, using their skills and tactics to hold off the enemy and protect their people.
As the battle wore on, it became clear that the demon lord was incredibly powerful. He seemed to have an almost limitless supply of energy and was able to regenerate any injuries he sustained.
Ethan and Lin Na knew that they had to come up with a new plan, something that would allow them to take down the demon lord once and for all. They retreated to their command center, pouring over maps and strategies, trying to come up with a solution.
And then it hit them. They remembered a legend from long ago, about a powerful artifact that had the ability to drain the life force from any being.
With renewed determination, Ethan and Lin Na set out to find the artifact. They traveled to the ends of the immortal realm, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. But finally, they found it.
The artifact was a glowing orb, suspended in a chamber deep beneath the earth. Ethan and Lin Na approached it with caution, knowing that its power could be dangerous.
But they had no choice. They took the orb, and as they did, they could feel its power coursing through them. They knew that they had to use it to defeat the demon lord.
They returned to the battlefield, and with a burst of energy, they unleashed the power of the orb. A beam of light shot out, hitting the demon lord directly in the chest.
The demon lord let out a howl of pain as the life force was drained from his body. He fell to the ground, defeated.
Ethan and Lin Na stood victorious, their people cheering and celebrating around them. They knew that the battle had been hard-won, but they also knew that they were stronger than ever before.
And as they looked out over their realm, Ethan and Lin Na knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, with courage, determination, and the power of their love for each other and their people.