Chapter 1: Fall of Huang Qian Palace
Part 1:
The endless void stretched in all directions, stars scattered like scattered jewels across the dark canvas of nothingness. In that silence, a single figure sat cross-legged, crimson hair flowing like living flames. A dark, oppressive aura swirled around him, twisting space itself. Even the stars trembled as if the universe itself feared his presence.
Inside his mind, a violent shockwave of energy exploded. The crimson cultivator's eyes shot open, glowing like twin pools of molten blood.
"Finally… I found it," he whispered, voice calm yet carrying the weight of eternity.
Slowly, he rose. The air around him shivered. The void warped as he disappeared from sight, teleporting instantly across the cosmos.
Before him floated Huang Qian Palace, magnificent beyond imagination. Its white jade towers rose like mountain peaks, connected by bridges that shimmered with spiritual energy. Celestial rivers of flowing light twisted through the sky, reflecting countless stars of violet, gold, blue, and green. Around the palace, tiny astral orbs spun in perfect harmony, forming protective arrays that had withstood a millennium.
The Crimson Cultivator's aura erupted like a storm. It was crimson and dark, a tangible pressure that suffocated the entire palace. Stars flickered, rivers of energy swirled violently, and floating bridges trembled. The cultivators inside stumbled, some falling to their knees in terror, others screaming as the barriers crackled under the force.
"W-what is this?!" a young disciple cried.
"Activate the formations! Quickly!" another shouted, fear shaking his voice.
Two figures teleported instantly to confront him. They were grand in presence, older cultivators whose robes shimmered with ancient patterns. Grand Elder One spoke first, bowing slightly.
"Lord… may we know the reason for your arrival at Huang Qian Palace?"
Grand Elder Two added, forcing a smile, though tension stiffened his posture. "Your Majesty, if there is something you seek, we will do our utmost to provide it."
The Crimson Cultivator's gaze swept across them. His expression was unreadable.
"There is no need to hide that thing," he said calmly, the words like ice cutting through the air.
The two elders stiffened.
"What thing do you speak of?" Grand Elder One asked cautiously.
"If Your Majesty reveals it, we will locate it for you," added Grand Elder Two.
"I want that bead," the cultivator said. His crimson eyes burned with an intensity that made the stars themselves seem to recoil.
Grand Elder One's eyes flickered. "We… do not possess such a pearl."
Grand Elder Two added quickly, "Perhaps you have been misinformed, Your Majesty."
Silence. Then—
"Then die."
Red lightning erupted from his fingertips, striking both elders simultaneously. Their screams were cut short as their bodies shattered into ash, carried away by the void.
Below, the disciples panicked. Mothers screamed as they grabbed their children, elders shouted orders, and some cultivators even fainted.
"He… he killed the Grand Elders!" a young boy gasped, trembling uncontrollably.
"They're gone… gone in a single strike!" another shouted, tears in his eyes.
Amid the chaos, three lights descended. Golden. White. Crimson-dark.
The white light bloomed first. From it emerged a woman, her white hair flowing like silk in the windless void. Her eyes shone blue, deep and hypnotic. Her presence radiated elegance, grace, and subtle seduction. Ling Xi, Supreme Elder, her aura a pure white wave that spread across the palace, stabilizing some of the tremors. Her slender frame, flawless skin, and ethereal beauty seemed almost unreal; even the frightened disciples couldn't tear their eyes away.
From the crimson-dark light appeared another figure, black hair cascading to her waist, eyes glowing crimson like twin rubies of rage. Her aura crushed the white light surrounding her, oppressive and terrifying. Yun Xi Xian. Supreme Elder. Her beauty was dangerous, sharp, commanding—a perfection honed to strike fear and desire simultaneously. Even Ling Xi's usual composure faltered under her intensity.
The golden light expanded next, overwhelming the previous two. A figure of golden hair and glowing golden eyes appeared, moving with regal elegance. Li Ming Qian, Supreme Leader of Huang Qian Palace. Her presence alone made the disciples bow instinctively. Every curve of her body, every movement, exuded majesty, authority, and breathtaking beauty. Her golden aura stabilized the palace, countering the destructive energies, and even the Crimson Cultivator's immense power felt its edge dulled.
"Why are you here?" Li Ming Qian asked, her voice calm but radiating danger.
"You know why I am here," the Crimson Cultivator replied. His tone was flat, almost dismissive, yet it carried the weight of inevitability.
A faint smile crossed Li Ming Qian's lips. "Did you come to impress me… to make me your wife?"
Ling Xi's lips twitched, amused. "How bold of him."
"That is my side goal," the Crimson Cultivator said. "My main goal is the bead."
Li Ming Qian's golden eyes narrowed. "Bead? What bead?"
"The Sacred Primordial Celestial Bead," he said, voice resonating like thunder across dimensions.
Ling Xi's gaze hardened. "We do not know its whereabouts."
Yun Xi Xian's crimson eyes gleamed dangerously. "You are here to destroy us."
"If I am not given the bead," the Crimson Cultivator said, "your palace will fall."
Li Ming Qian's expression hardened. "We do not have it. I will repeat it."
A terrifying pressure erupted from the cultivator, shaking the stars around them.
"So you choose total extinction."
The three masters formed a triangular formation, glowing with golden, white, and crimson energy. Symbols etched into the air formed protective barriers. The disciples below screamed, some shielding their eyes.
The Crimson Cultivator simply stepped forward. The formation shattered instantly, as if wiped away by an invisible hand.
Li Ming Qian's heart clenched. "Impossible…"
"This is very boring," he said flatly, his voice cracking dimensions.
The palace trembled. Stones cracked. Rivers of spiritual energy collapsed. The disciples' screams filled the void as reality itself seemed to bend.
The three masters looked at the palace—they were too late. It was already gone. Every structure obliterated. Every cultivator slain.
Li Ming Qian's thoughts were frantic. When did he destroy it?
Ling Xi thought, We had our full protective shield active… How?
Yun Xi Xian's thoughts were cold. He is beyond any league we know.
The Crimson Cultivator's voice echoed. "Was that good?"
The remaining shields shattered, and the three masters were flung across dimensions, their unconscious bodies battered and broken.
Li Ming Qian struggled to stand, blood trickling from her lips. "I will take my revenge!"
She formed hand signs with trembling hands. A colorful pearl appeared in front of her—the Sacred Primordial Celestial Bead.
The Crimson Cultivator teleported instantly toward it, but the pearl released a fraction of its power—a microscopic force, barely measurable. Even this tiny fraction destroyed his body and left deep injuries in his soul.
The three masters' bodies glowed, transforming into radiant light, and entered the pearl. The bead vanished, leaving the Crimson Cultivator barely alive, floating in the void, and broken.
Countless years passed.
In a small mortal village, a fifteen-year-old boy lay asleep under a tree, using its shade to block the sunlight. His name was Tang Zhen.
A stone struck his face.
"Ow!" he shouted, rubbing his cheek.
Two teenagers, Hao Ming and Wei Li, stood before him.
"You loser deserve this," Hao Ming sneered.
"You should thank us. No one would even pee on your face otherwise," Wei Li added cruelly.
Tang Zhen smirked. "Because they'll pee on yours first."
"You bastard!" Hao Ming shouted, charging. He was an 8th Layer Mortal Tempering cultivator.
Tang Zhen dodged and rushed forward, punching him in the face.
"Die!" Hao Ming roared, striking with a qi-infused punch.
Tang Zhen's body slammed into the tree, cracking ribs. Wei Li charged, but a green energy palm struck him midair, sending him flying.
A girl appeared. Lian Yue. 13th Layer Qi Condensation.
"Your body…" she said urgently, rushing to Tang Zhen.
"I'm fine."
"No, you're not."
Her hands pressed against his chest, releasing a healing green energy that mended broken bones and restored blood flow. Within moments, Tang Zhen was fully healed.
Master Lian arrived. "Lian Yue, Empress Xian Qing is coming. We must go immediately."
Tang Zhen watched Lian Yue leave, a faint sadness in his chest.
He returned home to find his father, Tang Chen, coughing blood. His mother Wang Mei tended him silently. Tang Zhen gave his father a pill from Master Lian, and energy surged through his father's body. Tang Lei's aura suppressed the poison temporarily.
Night fell. Tang Zhen returned to his favorite tree, punching it with frustration. A hole formed through solid wood.
"I cannot cultivate… but my body is strong."
By the river, washing his hands, a sudden burst of colorful light appeared. A pearl—the Sacred Primordial Celestial Bead—hovered before him.
Tang Zhen reached out. The moment his fingers touched it, the world shifted. He was transported into a mysterious space, islands floating in a starry void, rivers of light flowing between them, stars glittering endlessly.
A figure appeared—a woman of impossibly breathtaking beauty. Black hair cascading down, red eyes glowing like twin flames, adorned in black and crimson robes encrusted with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and crystals. Golden halos glimmered behind her, one floating above her head, another encircling her back. Her presence was overwhelming.
Tang Zhen blushed, nose bleeding uncontrollably.
She hugged him, pressing her lips to his in a French kiss.
"I missed you," she whispered.
Tang Zhen, heart racing, asked, "Who… who are you?"
"I waited ten thousand years for you," she said, voice soft yet intoxicating.
Tang Zhen staggered backward. "TEN THOUSAND YEARS?"
"I am Luo Tian Ying. You can call me Ying'er," she repeated softly, eyes shimmering.
Part 2:
Tang Zhen's mind raced, heart pounding as he tried to process what had just happened. His body felt warm, alive in ways he didn't understand. His gaze fell on Luo Tian Ying, her form ethereal, almost impossible to look at without being overwhelmed.
"First of all… why did you kiss me… multiple times?" Tang Zhen stammered, still catching his breath.
Her crimson eyes sparkled, and a teasing smile curled her lips. "Because… you're mine," she said softly, but the weight behind those words struck him like a hammer to his chest.
Tang Zhen's brows knitted, chest tightening. "I… I am not a property! You can't just claim me like that!"
Her gaze darkened, yet her smile remained, seductive, enchanting, divine. Slowly, she closed the gap between them, her face just an inch from his. The air between them seemed to sizzle.
Tang Zhen's mind screamed. He turned his head sharply to the left. "Stay away from me!" he shouted, though his trembling body betrayed his fear and curiosity.
Luo Tian Ying's lips quirked upward, and her voice dripped with irresistible charm. "Don't you want me… Tang Zhen?" she asked, every word like a spell weaving around his heart.
His cheeks burned. "No… no! That's not the case!" he insisted, yet the charm radiating from her—the subtle sway of her body, the hypnotic gleam in her eyes—made his mind falter.
Before he could react further, she hugged him tightly, pressing closer, her warmth and scent enveloping him. Tang Zhen's thoughts were chaotic: I… I can't resist. She… she's so beautiful… so overwhelmingly beautiful…
Then she whispered a single word, almost reverently: "Darling."
Tang Zhen froze. That one word—simple, yet loaded with intent—pierced through every defense he had. His heart hammered, mind spinning. The charm completely captivated him. He felt as though every fiber of his being belonged to her, yet he barely understood why.
Her lips pressed against his again, soft at first, then demanding, urgent, consuming. Tang Zhen's knees weakened, his arms trembling. His pulse raced like a drum of war, his mind awash with confusion, desire, and awe.
Before he could resist, Luo Tian Ying pushed him gently onto the soft ground of the mystical island, her hands slowly removing the layers of his clothing. The warmth of her body was intoxicating, her closeness overwhelming his senses.
Tang Zhen's voice trembled, panic mingling with excitement. "I… I'm… going to… lose my virginity?"
He shut his eyes tightly, heart pounding uncontrollably. When he dared to open them again, he saw the familiar sky, trees swaying gently in the river breeze, and the sound of water rippling nearby.
"Huh… it was just a dream," he whispered, exhaling in relief. The tension that had gripped his body loosened. "I… I thought I would really… lose my virginity…"
Then, without warning, the pearl—glimmering with endless colors—reappeared before him. It floated silently, as if beckoning.
"Wait… what? Wasn't that… a dream?" Tang Zhen panicked, stumbling backward. His mind reeled, trying to reconcile reality and fantasy.
He paused, breathing deeply, and tried to think clearly. Of course… I must have been so exhausted when I grabbed the pearl that I fell asleep. Everything I saw… must have been a dream. Yes… that's it.
Relief washed over him, though his hands still trembled slightly.
He returned to his father's mansion, exhausted, and laid down on his bed. The pearl, soft and colorful, hovered silently beside him.
"I am so tired…" Tang Zhen muttered. He rubbed his eyes, staring at the small orb. "Huh… why is this thing following me? Is it… my follower?"
Curiosity overcame him. He reached out, fingertips brushing the surface. The world twisted again. Stars, islands, rivers of pure energy—everything changed in an instant. He had been transported inside the pearl once more.
"You're back," a voice purred, warm and melodic.
Tang Zhen's eyes shot open. She was there. Naked, radiating beauty beyond mortal comprehension. The aura she exuded was potent, filling the mysterious space with divine energy.
His face burned crimson, and a river of blood flowed from his nose. She… she's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen… His thoughts scattered like wild sparks in a storm.
Luo Tian Ying moved with grace, elegance, and seductive authority, her black-and-crimson garments now mere memories, replaced by her perfect form. She gently sat on his chest, her lips brushing against the sensitive skin of his neck before biting lightly, teasingly, leaving a trail of shivers across him.
Tang Zhen gasped, a mixture of pleasure and disbelief escaping his lips. "This… feels… real…"
Then the realization hit him—this was not a dream. Every touch, every breath, every sensation was real. Panic, awe, and desire collided in his mind. His nose continued to bleed, yet she placed a single finger on his forehead, and in an instant, every drop vanished.
Tang Zhen felt rejuvenated, yet desire and affection surged within him. His mind, heart, and body were in chaos, unable to resist the overwhelming presence of Luo Tian Ying. He hugged her tightly, pressing his lips to hers, lost in the intensity of the moment.
Time passed. Hours turned into days. His stamina, his body's endurance, and even his mind were pushed to their limits.
"How long… have we been…" Tang Zhen whispered, panting and exhausted.
"Three days," Luo Tian Ying replied, a faint smile playing on her lips. "You're not even a cultivator, yet your stamina… it's insane. We went at full power for three days straight."
"Three days… wait… three… DAYS?!" Tang Zhen's voice cracked in disbelief. He tried to stand, legs trembling, mind spinning.
"Stay with me," Luo Tian Ying whispered, pulling him toward herself once more. The strength of her energy was unlike anything he had felt. His body trembled under the aura she exuded—gentle yet overwhelming, divine yet grounding.
"I… how powerful is she…?" Tang Zhen thought, heart hammering. Her energy, unlike normal cultivators, resonated deep within his body, awakening something he did not yet understand.
"I am shocked… that you are a non-cultivator," Luo Tian Ying said softly, tracing her fingers along his arms. "But now… I shall remove that limitation."
Energy erupted inside Tang Zhen's body, spreading like a living river, unlocking channels and pathways he didn't know existed.
"There are a total of 108 meridians in a body," she said, voice gentle yet firm. "All of your meridians should now be unlocked. I have placed my energy within you to accelerate your cultivation."
Tang Zhen gasped, eyes wide as he felt the awakening of channels and conduits in his body.
She examined him closely, lips brushing lightly against his skin, fingers tracing invisible patterns. "What… there are countless meridians… and yet… only one is fully activated." Shock and sadness tinged her voice.
Tang Zhen, though still flustered, smiled faintly. "That's okay… I can cultivate with that."
Her gaze softened, but a faint sadness lingered. "But… your cultivation will be extremely slow… without proper activation of the others."
Tang Zhen reached out, finger gently resting on her lips. "There is no need to be sad… it's okay."
Her cheeks flushed, eyes shimmering with emotion. "And… there is also one more thing," she whispered, voice soft, almost shy.
Tang Zhen's curiosity peaked. "What is it?"
She placed a massive, heavy book in his hands. Its cover radiated faint spiritual energy, intricate patterns swirling like galaxies.
Tang Zhen blinked. "Is this… some kind of SST or math book?"
Luo Tian Ying shook her head, a faint smile on her lips. "This book contains cultivation methods, techniques, and knowledge. It will help you awaken your potential and guide you on the path ahead. Use it wisely."
Tang Zhen's heart swelled with gratitude. "Thank you…" he whispered
Part 3:
Her cheeks tinged red. "You're welcome…" she murmured, eyes downcast for just a moment, before regaining her composure, her aura radiating gentle, protective warmth.
Tang Zhen clutched the book to his chest, his mind racing with possibilities. His path was beginning—not just as a mortal boy, but as someone connected to a power far beyond his understanding. The Sacred Primordial Celestial Bead hovered nearby, silently watching, pulsating with untapped potential.
Tang Zhen's Journey Had Began but in a world of beauty, power, and chaos. His heart, mind, and body had awakened, and the mysteries of the pearl and the girl who had claimed him awaited.
Several hours passed quietly in the Tang family mansion. The night had already deepened, and the village surrounding the mansion had become calm and silent. Only the faint sound of insects and the rustling of leaves could be heard in the distance.
Inside his room, Tang Zhen lay on his bed, sleeping peacefully. His breathing was slow and steady, showing how exhausted he had been after everything that had happened earlier.
After a while, his fingers twitched slightly.
Tang Zhen slowly opened his eyes.
He stared blankly at the ceiling for a moment, his mind still half asleep. Then he stretched his arms lazily and let out a long yawn.
"Ahhh…"
Tang Zhen rubbed his eyes and slowly sat up.
The room was quiet. No one was there.
He looked around for a moment before exhaling softly.
"Good… no one noticed anything."
After calming his mind, Tang Zhen crossed his legs on the bed and sat in a lotus position. His expression gradually became serious.
"Time to cultivate."
He slowly closed his eyes and began gathering Qi according to the basic breathing technique he had learned earlier.
The surrounding spiritual energy started flowing toward him like thin streams. Although the energy in this small village was weak, it still gathered around Tang Zhen's body slowly.
Because of his unique meridian condition, the Qi flowed differently compared to normal cultivators. Instead of entering many channels, the energy poured into the single opened meridian inside his body.
Time passed quietly.
One hour later…
Tang Zhen suddenly opened his eyes.
A faint glow flashed in his pupils.
He clenched his fist slightly and felt the strength inside his body.
"Body Tempering Seventh Layer… good."
A satisfied smile appeared on his face. Even though his cultivation path might be slower than others, the feeling of becoming stronger still made him excited.
Suddenly he remembered something.
"The book Ying'er gave me."
Tang Zhen immediately looked around before focusing his mind on the mysterious pearl.
A soft light flashed in front of him.
The large book suddenly appeared in midair.
Tang Zhen quickly caught it with both hands.
However, the moment he held it, he raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"Eh?"
He flipped the book slightly and weighed it in his hands.
"This thing felt extremely heavy before… but now it's light."
Tang Zhen grinned.
"So my strength and speed really increased."
He placed the thick book on the bed and opened it carefully.
The pages were filled with ancient writings and cultivation diagrams. Some of the techniques described inside were extremely mysterious.
Tang Zhen began reading seriously.
Fifteen minutes later…
He suddenly closed the book with excitement.
"This Azure Dragon Transformation Technique is amazing!"
His eyes shone with excitement.
"It has ten levels… and I already understand the first level."
Tang Zhen jumped off the bed instantly.
"Time to try it."
He quietly left the mansion and headed toward the forest outside the village.
The night forest was dark and peaceful. Tall trees surrounded the area, and the faint moonlight filtered through the leaves.
Tang Zhen walked deeper into the forest until he reached an open area.
He took a deep breath and focused his mind.
"Azure Dragon Transformation Technique."
Spiritual energy suddenly gathered around his arms.
A moment later, something incredible happened.
His hands began transforming.
Sharp, azure-colored scales formed along his fingers while his nails extended into claw-like blades. A faint dragon aura surrounded his arms.
Tang Zhen looked at his hands in amazement.
"Azure Dragon Claws… First Level."
He clenched his fist and punched the ground.
BOOM!
The earth instantly cracked, and a deep hole appeared where his fist struck.
Tang Zhen's eyes widened with excitement.
"This power… amazing!"
He then focused his energy again.
Azure-colored spiritual energy gathered in his dragon claw, slowly forming a glowing sphere.
The sphere hummed with power.
Tang Zhen aimed toward a nearby mountain wall.
"Let's see this."
He threw the energy sphere forward.
WHOOSH
The sphere shot forward like lightning and struck the mountain.
BOOM!
Dust and rocks scattered everywhere as a small hole appeared in the mountain surface.
Tang Zhen laughed happily.
"Haha… great!"
He then walked toward a large rock nearby.
Raising his dragon claw, he slashed downward.
CRACK
The massive rock split into two pieces instantly.
Tang Zhen stared at the result.
"Yes… I've mastered the first level."
Inside the mysterious pearl…
Luo Tian Ying had been quietly watching everything.
A gentle smile appeared on her beautiful face.
"He learns very fast."
Her eyes were filled with satisfaction and affection.
Meanwhile…
In another hidden space inside the pearl…
Three injured women lay on the ground.
Their bodies were covered with wounds, and their auras were extremely weak.
They had been unconscious for a very long time.
Suddenly…
Two of them slowly opened their eyes.
Ling Xi and Yun Xi Xian woke up first.
Their vision was blurry at first, but after a moment they regained clarity.
Then they saw the third woman lying beside them.
"Master!"
Ling Xi immediately crawled toward her with worry.
The unconscious woman was Li Ming Qian — their master.
Her aura was extremely weak, as if she had exhausted all of her strength.
Yun Xi Xian spoke in a low voice.
"Master used almost all her power to seal us inside this pearl. Without that, we would have died long ago."
Ling Xi clenched her fists.
"She needs medicine… and spiritual energy to recover."
Ling Xi raised her hand and condensed a golden crystal using her remaining power.
Yun Xi Xian carefully lifted Li Ming Qian's body and placed her inside the crystal.
The crystal slowly closed and sealed itself.
Ling Xi sighed with relief.
"Now Master's body will slowly recover."
"But we still need medicines and ingredients for the Eternal Gold Crystal Spirit Recovery Pill."
Yun Xi Xian nodded.
"For now we should leave Master here."
Ling Xi then looked around the strange space.
"How long were we unconscious?"
Yun Xi Xian closed her eyes and examined their bodies carefully.
"Some of our injuries healed slightly. The pearl must have absorbed energy across different worlds."
After calculating silently, her eyes widened slightly.
"We were unconscious for… nine thousand five hundred and fifty years."
Ling Xi froze in shock.
"9,550 years…"
She shook her head slowly.
"Then where should we go now?"
Suddenly a calm voice echoed behind them.
"You don't have to go anywhere."
Both women immediately turned around.
A beautiful woman appeared behind them.
It was Luo Tian Ying.
Ling Xi and Yun Xi Xian instantly took fighting stances, their expressions filled with caution.
Luo Tian Ying simply smiled.
"Relax. I'm not your enemy."
However, the moment they looked at her face clearly, both women froze.
Ling Xi blinked.
"What…?"
Yun Xi Xian whispered subconsciously.
"There's no one who can match her beauty…"
Luo Tian Ying sighed softly before placing a veil over her face.
She could still see the two women blushing slightly.
"I told you… my beauty is too much for others."
She then covered her body with a thin layer of spiritual energy to suppress the charm effect.
Ling Xi and Yun Xi Xian quickly regained their composure.
Luo Tian Ying spoke calmly.
"I came here to ask for your help."
Ling Xi frowned.
"Help?"
Yun Xi Xian suddenly noticed something strange.
"Wait… you're not even a cultivator."
Ling Xi crossed her arms.
"Why should we help you?"
Luo Tian Ying smiled calmly.
"If you help me, I will give you a pill that can completely heal you and your master."
"And I will also help you rebuild your bodies into powerful ones."
Yun Xi Xian narrowed her eyes.
"You're lying."
Luo Tian Ying shrugged slightly.
"Fine. I'll sign a Spirit Tribulation Agreement."
"If I fail to help you recover and gain stronger bodies, I will die."
Ling Xi exchanged a glance with Yun Xi Xian.
That oath was extremely serious.
Luo Tian Ying continued calmly.
"I will help you and your master recover and even grant you Divine Celestial Bodies."
"In exchange… you must train my husband."
Yun Xi Xian raised an eyebrow.
"That offer isn't bad."
"But first we want to see your husband… to make sure he isn't some disgusting creep."
Luo Tian Ying nodded.
"Fine."
With a wave of her hand, she brought their souls outside the pearl.
They appeared beside Tang Zhen, who was sleeping peacefully in his room.
Yun Xi Xian looked at him.
"A kid…?"
Ling Xi smiled slightly.
"He's actually very cute."
Luo Tian Ying looked at him proudly.
"He's the most handsome man."
Yun Xi Xian examined his aura.
"He's at Body Tempering Seventh Layer."
Luo Tian Ying nodded.
"You two must help him reach the Heaven Step Realm."
Ling Xi widened her eyes.
"Are you joking? That's not something normal cultivators can reach."
Luo Tian Ying spoke calmly.
"He went from mortal to Body Tempering Seventh Layer in one hour."
"With only one meridian open… and the lowest level energy."
Ling Xi froze in shock.
"I've never seen talent like that…"
Luo Tian Ying smiled confidently.
"That's why I'm certain."
"He will reach Heaven Step… and go even higher."
Ling Xi slowly nodded.
"Fine."
"I'll train him."
Luo Tian Ying then looked at Yun Xi Xian.
"And you?"
Yun Xi Xian crossed her arms before smiling slightly.
"I'll train him too."
Luo Tian Ying's smile widened.
"You've made a great decision."
Luo Tian Ying looked at the sleeping Tang Zhen with a gentle gaze.
Part 4:
The moonlight coming through the window illuminated his calm face. For a moment she simply watched him silently, as if trying to memorize every detail of his expression. Then she softly said, "For now… let him sleep."
Ling Xi crossed her arms while looking at the young boy on the bed. "He really is just a kid," she said quietly.
Yun Xi Xian's crimson eyes examined Tang Zhen carefully. "But his aura is strange. Even though he's only at Body Tempering Seventh Layer, his energy feels unusually pure."
Luo Tian Ying smiled faintly. "That's exactly why I chose you two to train him."
Ling Xi raised an eyebrow but didn't argue further.
The three women slowly faded away as their spiritual forms returned to the pearl hidden within Tang Zhen's room. The night returned to silence.
Five hours passed.
The sun had already begun rising over the village when Tang Zhen's eyelids slowly opened.
He stretched his arms and sat up on his bed. His body still felt slightly sore from training the Azure Dragon Transformation Technique the previous night, but he could also feel the improvement in his strength.
Just as he was about to stand up—
Knock. Knock.
Someone knocked on his door.
Tang Zhen frowned slightly. "Who's there?"
A deep voice came from outside. "It's Tang Lei. Your uncle."
Tang Zhen immediately got up and walked to the door.
When he opened it, he saw Tang Lei standing outside with a serious expression.
Tang Zhen instantly sensed that something was wrong.
"Uncle Lei… what happened?"
Tang Lei looked at him silently for a moment before speaking.
"It's your father."
Tang Zhen's heart suddenly tightened. Panic flashed across his face.
"What happened to my father?!"
Without waiting for an answer, Tang Zhen rushed toward his father's room.
Inside the room, Tang Chen was lying on the bed. His breathing was weak, and his entire body looked much worse than before. His skin had turned dark purple, almost black in some areas. Strange poisonous veins were spreading across his body like twisted roots, and faint black mist was leaking from his pores.
Wang Mei stood beside the bed with a worried expression, holding Tang Chen's hand tightly.
At that moment, an elderly man wearing alchemist robes stood beside the bed examining Tang Chen's condition.
It was Alchemist Chu, one of the few alchemists in the nearby region.
Tang Zhen rushed forward immediately.
"Father!"
He grabbed Tang Chen's hand anxiously. His father's body felt cold, and the poison spreading through his veins was clearly visible.
Alchemist Chu slowly withdrew his hand after checking Tang Chen's pulse. His face looked serious.
"The poison is spreading very fast," he said calmly. "If this continues, Tang Chen will not survive for long."
Tang Zhen clenched his fists tightly. "Then how do we cure him?!"
Alchemist Chu stroked his beard before answering. "There is a way. You must find the Green Mist Grass. After obtaining it, I will refine the Green Mist Pill. That pill will remove the poison from his body."
Tang Zhen immediately nodded. "Where can I find the Green Mist Grass?"
"It grows deep inside the forests north of the village," Alchemist Chu replied vaguely. "However, it is extremely rare."
After saying that, Alchemist Chu slowly stood up. "Once you obtain the herb, bring it to me."
He then turned around and left the room calmly.
Just as he stepped outside the mansion, a servant rushed in nervously.
"Master Tang Lei! The Hao family is waiting outside for you."
Tang Lei frowned. "The Hao family?"
Wang Mei looked worried. "Why would they come now?"
Tang Lei sighed. "I'll go see what they want."
Wang Mei Look at Tang Lei
Both of them walked out of the room, leaving Tang Zhen alone with his father.
The room suddenly became quiet.
Tang Zhen sat beside the bed, staring at his father's unconscious face. His heart felt heavy.
"Father…" he whispered softly.
Suddenly—
A pair of arms wrapped around him from behind.
Tang Zhen froze.
A familiar voice whispered near his ear.
"I know how to suppress the poison."
Tang Zhen quickly turned his head. Luo Tian Ying's spiritual form was standing behind him, hugging him from the back with her arms crossed around his chest.
Tang Zhen didn't waste a second. "Then tell me! What should I do?!"
Luo Tian Ying looked at Tang Chen's body calmly. "You must send your Qi into your father's body."
Tang Zhen immediately followed her instructions.
He placed his palm on Tang Chen's chest and slowly released his Qi into his father's meridians.
The moment Tang Zhen's Qi entered Tang Chen's body, something unexpected happened.
Tang Zhen's Qi began destroying the poison directly.
The dark veins slowly started fading. The black color on Tang Chen's skin gradually disappeared, returning to its normal tone.
Tang Zhen's eyes widened in surprise.
"It's working!"
Within a few minutes, Tang Chen's body looked completely normal again. The poisonous aura had vanished.
Tang Zhen let out a relieved breath.
However Luo Tian Ying calmly said, "You only suppressed the poison for now."
Tang Zhen turned toward her. "How long will the suppression last?"
"Seventeen days," she answered.
Tang Zhen clenched his fists again. "Then I must find the Green Mist Grass and make the Green Mist Pill as soon as possible."
But Luo Tian Ying shook her head.
"That will do nothing."
Tang Zhen blinked in confusion. "What do you mean?"
"Green Mist Pill isn't used to cure poison," Luo Tian Ying explained calmly. "It's a cultivation pill used to increase spiritual power."
Tang Zhen froze.
"What?!"
Luo Tian Ying continued, "That alchemist was trying to scam you."
Tang Zhen's face instantly turned furious.
"Alchemist Chu… that son of a bitch!"
Luo Tian Ying gently placed a finger on his shoulder. "Calm down, darling."
Tang Zhen took a deep breath before asking again, "Then how do I cure my father?"
"You must find the Blue Mist Grass and refine the Blue Mist Pill," Luo Tian Ying said.
Tang Zhen nodded immediately. "Where can I find it?"
"In the Blue Mist Spider Cave."
Tang Zhen looked determined. "Then tell me where the cave is."
Luo Tian Ying shook her head slightly.
"I'll tell you when you reach the Golden Core Realm."
Tang Zhen frowned. "Why?"
"Because the spider guarding the herb is as powerful as a Golden Core cultivator."
Tang Zhen gritted his teeth. "I don't care. Tell me the location."
Luo Tian Ying's expression remained firm.
"No. First reach the Golden Core Realm."
Before Tang Zhen could argue again, her spiritual form slowly faded and disappeared.
Tang Zhen sighed helplessly.
"Wait… ahh…"
He sat quietly beside his father's bed again.
Just as he was thinking about what to do next
Two unfamiliar spiritual figures suddenly appeared in the room.
Tang Zhen jumped in shock.
"What the—?!"
Standing before him were two breathtakingly beautiful women.
Ling Xi smiled playfully while looking at him.
Yun Xi Xian crossed her arms and examined him coldly.
Tang Zhen stared at them in confusion.
"What… is going on?!"
[End of Chapter 1]