The Fourth Level of the Spiritual Martial Realm
As time passed…
Zhang Lingxiao circulated the Reincarnation Creation Scripture for ten full cycles.
With a resounding boom, he finally refined all the Creation Power within his body.
Slowly, he opened his eyes.
"Fourth Level of the Lingwu Realm!"
"This Reincarnation Creation Scripture is truly formidable…"
"In just one circulation, it allowed me to break through an entire minor realm!"
A sharp glint flashed across Zhang Lingxiao's eyes.
The Lingwu Realm was vastly different from the Qiwu Realm. In the Qiwu Realm, one only needed to absorb the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth to increase cultivation.
However, in the Lingwu Realm, Spiritual Qi must first be absorbed, then compressed and refined into a purer form. Each breakthrough required several times—if not dozens of times—more Spiritual Qi than before.
"Buzz…"
The silver Life Ring on Zhang Lingxiao's finger suddenly began to tremble violently. The intensity of the vibration caused his entire hand to shake.
"What's going on?" Zhang Lingxiao was startled.
"Quick! Send your Divine Sense into the Life Ring!"
Gu Yue Ningbing's cold voice rang out—but unlike before, it carried a trace of urgency.
"Alright!"
Without hesitation, Zhang Lingxiao mobilized his Divine Sense and probed into the Life Ring.
"Boom!"
The moment his Divine Sense made contact, a powerful suction force pulled it inside.
"Holy—"
Zhang Lingxiao was stunned.
His Divine Sense had actually entered the Life Ring.
Inside… was an entire small world.
Mountains rose in the distance, streams flowed gently, and flowers and grass swayed with the wind. Not far ahead stood a small bamboo house.
"Silly boy, what are you waiting for? Hurry and come in!"
Gu Yue Ningbing's anxious voice came again, this time from within the bamboo house.
Zhang Lingxiao immediately rushed inside.
There, he saw her—
Gu Yue Ningbing, dressed in white, lay on the bed.
But something was wrong.
Her fair skin was flushed a burning red, as if she were being scorched by invisible flames. Her long white hair was disheveled, scattered across her body as she writhed in discomfort.
Her once cold and distant eyes were now filled with distress as they locked onto Zhang Lingxiao.
This was the first time he had seen her like this.
Gone was the icy, untouchable Fairy—what remained was someone vulnerable.
"You… what's happening to you?"
Zhang Lingxiao stepped forward and grasped her jade-like wrist.
"Quick… absorb the excess Creation Power from my body… My soul is about to explode!"
Gu Yue Ningbing spoke urgently.
"Got it!"
Zhang Lingxiao didn't hesitate.
He helped her sit upright, then positioned himself behind her, placing both palms against her back.
"Hiss…"
As he circulated the Reincarnation Creation Scripture, her trembling body gradually calmed.
Streams of excess Creation Power flowed out of her and into Zhang Lingxiao.
The effect was immense.
The Spiritual Qi within Zhang Lingxiao surged violently, though it wasn't enough for another breakthrough.
After a while…
"Are you feeling better?" Zhang Lingxiao asked.
Gu Yue Ningbing sat quietly, her eyes closed—serene once more, like an immortal fairy.
"Yes. You may leave now."
Her tone returned to its usual coldness.
Zhang Lingxiao frowned.
"Hey, hey, hey! Gu Yue Ningbing! Are you treating me like a tool? Calling me when you need me and dismissing me when you're done? How are we supposed to cooperate like this?"
"Hmph. Don't act innocent after gaining such benefits," she replied with a soft snort. "Your gains were far greater than mine."
Zhang Lingxiao rubbed his nose awkwardly.
Still, curiosity got the better of him.
"Fine… but at least tell me what happened just now. And weren't you just a soul before? How could I touch you?"
Gu Yue Ningbing replied calmly:
"The reason you could touch me is because we circulated the Reincarnation Creation Scripture together."
"With your help, I have now formed one-tenth of my physical body."
"As for what happened… it was because of you."
"Because of me?" Zhang Lingxiao blinked in confusion.
"Are you certain you circulated the technique ten times just now?"
"Yes."
Gu Yue Ningbing fell silent.
If he wasn't lying, then his talent was simply monstrous.
The Creation Power he produced in ten cycles was more than double hers.
"I understand now. Next time, slow down. Five cycles will be enough."
"Next time?" Zhang Lingxiao grinned mischievously. "Why not now?"
His expression gave away his thoughts completely.
Gu Yue Ningbing's eyes flickered with disdain.
As expected… all men were the same.
Even a prodigy couldn't escape his base nature.
"Get out!"
She waved her hand, and a force struck Zhang Lingxiao, instantly ejecting his Divine Sense from the Life Ring.
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Back in his physical body, Zhang Lingxiao opened his eyes and smirked.
"Hmph, Gu Yue Ningbing… this time I helped you form one-tenth of your body."
"That means there are nine more times."
"I refuse to believe you'll stay so aloof after that. Sooner or later, I'll make you obedient as a little lamb."
He paused, then chuckled.
"Still… that cold, untouchable look of yours is pretty interesting too."
Just then—
"Young Master, are you awake?"
Cui'er's voice sounded from outside.
Zhang Lingxiao walked over and opened the door.
The moment it opened, Cui'er stretched her neck, peeking inside the room as if searching for something.
But she found nothing.
"What are you looking for?" Zhang Lingxiao flicked her forehead.
"Ow!"
Cui'er covered her forehead, looking wronged.
"Nothing… It's time to eat."
Zhang Lingxiao chuckled. "Let's go."
As she followed behind him, Cui'er kept glancing at his back suspiciously.
"Could it be… Young Master was entertaining himself all night?"
"But whose voice was that earlier…?"
"Is Young Master… doing multiple things at once? Eh?!"