25: Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, Divine Transformation Celebration!

Jiang Wuya and Zhao Wuji's faces were ashen, and they desperately kowtowed.

"Old Ancestor, spare our lives! This Disciple was momentarily possessed and misled by that villain, True Monarch Wan Shou. We beg the Old Ancestor to spare us, considering how many years we have served the Sect. We are willing to become slaves and servants to atone for our sins."

Lu Yuan remained unmoved.

Betrayal was something that, once done, would happen again; he never left hidden dangers.

Meanwhile, Liu Mengxi, who was beside them, suddenly raised her head.

Although she was in a sorry state, she still tried hard to maintain a pitiful appearance, tears welling up as she looked at Lu Yuan.

"Old Ancestor, Mengxi couldn't help herself." Her voice was soft and tearful: "It's all because of that Heartless Man, Qi Yunhe. He neglected me all day long, leaving me to sleep alone. I am a woman too; I also need care and affection.

I was forced onto this path out of desperation, and... and I never truly intended to harm the Sect; I just wanted to find someone to rely on. Old Ancestor, you are magnanimous, please forgive Mengxi this one time."

Even at this moment, she was still shrugging off responsibility, attempting to use her twisted logic to gain sympathy.

Lu Yuan looked at her, a flicker of disgust passing through his eyes.

"Nonsense."

He couldn't be bothered to listen to these people's rubbish anymore.

His mind stirred slightly.

"Die."

A single word was uttered.

Pure Yang True Fire appeared out of thin air, instantly engulfing the trio.

There were no screams, no struggles.

In just a single breath.

These three Golden Core Peak Elders, who once held great influence in the Azure Cloud Sect, were completely reduced to ashes, their Divine Souls unable to escape, dissipating within this dark Dungeon.

After purging the traitors, Lu Yuan turned and left, his expression calm, as if he had merely swatted a few flies... Inside the Immortal Cave on Longevity Peak.

Gu Qingxue sat cross-legged, Spiritual Qi surging around her; she had reached the critical moment of her Breakthrough.

The Golden Core within her body had shattered and was gradually restructuring itself, forming the rudiment of a Nascent Soul.

The first hurdle, the Mana Tribulation, was virtually nonexistent for her, given her deep Foundation.

Following that was the second hurdle, the Heaven and Earth Lightning Tribulation.

Above the Azure Cloud Sect, Tribulation Clouds gathered once more.

Although it was not as world-destroying as Lu Yuan's Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation, it was still an extremely rare Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.

Gu Qingxue flew out, her Supreme Yin Dao Body fully activated. A cold, clear phantom of a full moon appeared behind her as she met the Lightning Tribulation head-on.

Bolts of lightning fell, but they were all dissolved by her supreme Yin and pure Taiyin Power.

After the Lightning Tribulation, she was completely unharmed; instead, her aura became even purer.

Next came the final, and most perilous, hurdle.

The Heart Demon Tribulation.

Gu Qingxue returned to the Immortal Cave, sat down cross-legged, closed her eyes tightly, and her brow furrowed slightly.

Illusions sprang up in her Sea of Consciousness.

She felt as if she had returned to her Youth, to that turbulent night.

The sighs of the Family Elders, her father's hair turning white overnight, and the scene of that high and mighty, sinister-eyed Saint of the Taiyi Sect coldly suppressing the Gu Family, surged forth like a tide.

Guilt, self-reproach, and powerlessness attempted to devour her Dao Heart.

However, just as the Heart Demon was about to take shape.

A cool medicinal power surged into her Sea of Consciousness, instantly protecting her Spiritual Platform—it was the effect of the Grand Void Jade Clarity Pill.

Immediately afterward, Lu Yuan's gentle yet firm words echoed in her mind.

"You are my Dao Companion, and I will naturally protect your Family."

This sentence was like a ray of sunlight, instantly dispelling all the gloom.

The originally terrifying Heart Demon Illusions collapsed quickly, melting away like ice and snow before this power.

Gu Qingxue's brows relaxed, and a smile of relief curled her lips.

She didn't even need to use the Divine Sense Imprint Lu Yuan left behind; relying on her own will and the confidence Lu Yuan gave her, she easily severed the Heart Demon.

Boom!

As the Heart Demon dissipated, a profound Heavenly Dao Aura descended.

The Nascent Soul in her Purple Mansion was completely formed. The Nascent Soul was crystal clear, with a Crescent Moon Mark on its brow, and faint Purple Qi swirling around its body.

Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul.

Once the Nascent Soul was formed, Heaven and Earth resonated.

Spiritual Qi from a hundred miles around frantically poured into her body. Her cultivation stabilized at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, but her strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Gu Qingxue slowly opened her eyes, feeling the immense power within her, and her heart was filled with joy.

But she did not indulge in the pleasure of the Breakthrough; instead, she immediately stood up and looked at Lu Yuan, who had been guarding her side.

She knew that if her Husband hadn't planned ahead, bestowed the Medicinal Pill, and resolved her Inner Demons, she absolutely could not have condensed a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul so smoothly.

"Husband..."

Gu Qingxue quickly walked up to Lu Yuan, her eyes filled with gentle affection and gratitude.

She said nothing more, simply extended her Jade Arms, wrapped them around Lu Yuan's neck, and offered him a Fragrant Kiss.

Everything was understood without words.

Having just broken through to the Nascent Soul, her Supreme Yin Dao Body grew further, and the Taiyin Origin within her was at its most concentrated and active state.

Lu Yuan naturally wouldn't refuse the beauty throwing herself into his arms.

He scooped her up and walked towards the Cloud Bed deep inside the Immortal Cave.

This Dual Cultivation session was different from previous ones.

Two high-level Cultivators above the Nascent Soul Stage, both possessing special Physiques, triggered a small-scale Law Resonance when their Yin and Yang merged.

Lu Yuan felt a supreme Yin and pure Origin Power surging into his body, perfectly complementing his Pure Yang Power, forming an endless Great Cycle Circulation.

Driven by this power, his comprehension of the Five Elements Laws rapidly increased.

Especially the Law of Water and the Law of Fire, which, through the collision of Yin and Yang Qi, manifested countless profound changes.

This Dual Cultivation session lasted for a full half-day.

When the two separated again, a sharp gleam flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes and quickly disappeared.

Although his cultivation was still at the Soul Transformation Early Stage, his Mana had purified by several tenths, and his control over Laws had advanced to a new level.

The gains from half a day were almost equivalent to several years of his Arduous Cultivation.

Gu Qingxue benefited even more profoundly; her newly broken-through Realm was not only completely stabilized, but she even showed a subtle trend toward advancing to the Nascent Soul Early Stage Peak.

The clouds dispersed, the rain ceased, and they lingered in affection for a long time.

Gu Qingxue leaned in Lu Yuan's arms, lightly tracing circles with her finger, and asked softly.

"Husband, now that you have advanced to Soul Transformation, our Sect can truly be considered among the Soul Transformation Powers. Should we hold a Soul Transformation Celebration and invite the various forces of the Eastern Wilderness to attend?"

Hearing this, Lu Yuan pondered slightly.

The Azure Cloud Sect had been dormant for too long; it truly needed a grand event to announce its rise.

First, to proclaim it to the world and deter petty villains.

To make those forces who still harbored designs on the Azure Cloud Sect completely give up hope.

Second, to use this opportunity to collect Congratulatory Gifts.

Major Sects would certainly not be stingy with their offerings to curry favor with a newly advanced Soul Transformation Cultivator, which would be perfect for replenishing the Sect Treasury.

Furthermore.

A trace of coldness flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes.

If any short-sighted enemies, such as Ye Chen, the upcoming Sect Master of the Taiyi Sect, wanted to use this opportunity to cause trouble.

He could also use this chance to deal with them all at once and eliminate future troubles forever.

"Good."

Lu Yuan nodded, making the final decision.

"Then send out invitations, widely inviting fellow Daoists from the Eastern Wilderness. The Soul Transformation Grand Ceremony will be held at the Azure Cloud Sect half a month from now."