117: Chapter 117 Refining the Origin

This Dragon Yang Body was truly worthy of being one of the top-tier spiritual Physiques in the Cultivation World; the purity of its Origin and the domineering nature of its power far exceeded his imagination.

Just as he was immersed in his observations, a stifled groan suddenly came from Xiao Caiyue outside.

"Ugh!"

Her body tensed violently, her slender swan-like neck arched high, and she gripped Ye Changge's hands tightly, her fingernails nearly digging into his flesh.

"Husband... Husband...!"

Her voice trembled, laced with a mix of pain and helplessness.

Ye Changge snapped back to his senses instantly.

His heart sank; he knew he could not delay any longer.

The Origin of this Dragon Yang Body was too domineering. Although he had not officially begun the plundering, his rash attempt to probe it with Yin Yang Dragon Qi had already provoked its instinctive resistance.

If he delayed any further, Xiao Caiyue's body would likely be unable to withstand the shock of this internal conflict.

However, this was not yet the time for the official plundering.

Xiao Caiyue's body was too weak, her Meridians nearly half-withered, and her Dantian was dim. If he were to force the plundering now, her body would never withstand the impact and would likely collapse on the spot.

He had to first let her adapt to his aura and stabilize her condition.

Ye Changge's thoughts raced, and with a wave of his hand!

Light flickered behind him as thirty-six heavenly stems jade pivots spun out; it was that very Spiritual Artifact formation—the "Myriad Talismans Heavenly Stems Strategy"!

Following that, countless Talismans flowed out from the Spiritual Artifact like butterflies weaving through flowers,

intertwining and darting through the air, instantly surrounding the two of them tightly to form an impenetrable light barrier of Talismans.

"Myriad Woods Spring Radiance Formation, Activate!"

Ye Changge commanded in a low voice.

In an instant, those countless Talismans simultaneously lit up with a soft green glow!

These Talismans were all High Grade healing Talismans he had specifically refined over the past two days, named "Spring Radiance Talismans,"

each containing rich life force.

As they formed the great formation, that majestic life force gathered into a sea of green light, enveloping the two of them within.

The green light showered down like spring rain, seeping into Xiao Caiyue's body, thread by thread.

Xiao Caiyue's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, and the expression of pain on her face eased significantly.

The scorching Yang Qi surging from the depths of her Dantian seemed to calm its agitation slightly under the soothing influence of this life force.

Ye Changge did not dare to rest; he channeled several more strands of pure spiritual power into Xiao Caiyue's body,

guiding them slowly along her Meridians to help her channel the chaotic aura and stabilize her precarious Dantian.

Time flowed slowly.

He did not know how much time had passed.

Perhaps it was the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, or perhaps half an hour.

Xiao Caiyue's body finally stopped trembling, and her breathing returned to a steady rhythm.

She lay limp on the brocade mat, drenched in sweat, her hair disheveled, her face flushed like a peach blossom, and the corners of her eyes still tinged with residual redness, as if she had just been lifted from the water.

But she had survived.

She had made it through the most dangerous first hurdle.

Ye Changge exhaled a long breath of murky air and reached out to wipe the fine beads of sweat from his forehead.

What followed was the true difficulty.

Plundering the Origin.

He took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and sank his focus back into his body, attaching his consciousness to that strand of Yin Yang Dragon Qi.

Under his control, the Dragon Qi slowly approached the scorching "Dragon Pearl" at the center of her Dantian.

This was the most dangerous and critical step in the entire treatment process.

The Dantian was the Foundation of a Cultivator's entire cultivation, the most fragile and vital place. Once the Dantian was damaged, at best, one's cultivation would stagnate, and at worst, one's path would be severed, or even lead to death on the spot.

Especially with a body as exhausted as Xiao Caiyue's, her Dantian was already incredibly fragile; the slightest carelessness would lead to total disaster.

Ye Changge did not dare to be the least bit careless, manipulating the Yin Yang Dragon Qi like a master embroiderer threading a needle, inch by inch, cautiously approaching.

Closer.

Even closer.

Finally, the Yin Yang Dragon Qi touched the surface of the "Dragon Pearl."

At that moment, Ye Changge could clearly feel it:

The "Dragon Pearl" trembled slightly, as if a sleeping giant beast had sensed a threat and was about to wake.

He dared not wait any longer and immediately activated his Secret Art!

The Yin Yang Dragon Qi suddenly tightened like an invisible chain,

wrapping around the surface of the "Dragon Pearl," and began to pull slowly outward!

At first, it was extremely slow, almost imperceptible.

But gradually, strands of Yang Qi began to be stripped from the surface of the "Dragon Pearl," following the tug of the Yin Yang Dragon Qi as they slowly flowed outward.

That Yang Qi appeared pale gold, incredibly scorching, yet it carried a strange, fragrant scent—it was the very Origin power of the Dragon Yang Body!

Although it was only a tiny wisp, as thin as a hair, the power contained within it made Ye Changge's heart shake violently in an instant!

That wisp of Origin power followed the Yin Yang Dragon Qi and was drawn into his own body.

In an instant, an incredibly scorching sensation rose from the depths of his Dantian, like molten lava pouring into his blood vessels, instantly spreading through his entire body!

Ye Changge felt as if his very blood were boiling!

He was horrified.

He had to realize, he was no longer a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

He possessed a perfect Dao Foundation and also had a Body Refining Physique of the second tier!

With such a powerful Foundation, the mere entry of this single wisp of the Dragon Yang Body's Origin caused his entire body to resonate!

"Is this... the Dragon Yang Body?!"

Ye Changge was immensely shocked.

His understanding of this top-tier spiritual Physique was refreshed once again.

It was truly a domineering Physique that could drag even a second-tier Formation Master like Xiao Caiyue to the brink of collapse; its purity of Origin and the sheer strength of its power were simply unbelievable!

He did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly circulated the "Kunpeng Refining Art."

The Qi and blood in his body surged violently, transforming into an illusory Kunpeng phantom,

which opened its giant mouth to swallow that wisp of Origin power in one gulp, beginning to refine it frantically!

This "Kunpeng Refining Art" was originally a top-tier Body Refining technique specifically designed for devouring and refining various Heaven And Earth Treasure and even exotic energies,

so using it to refine the Origin of this Dragon Yang Body was perfectly appropriate.

However, just as he was refining this wisp of Origin,

"Ugh... hmm..."

Xiao Caiyue's body began to tremble violently once more.

The "Dragon Pearl" having its Origin stripped away was like a living creature being cut open; the pain it brought was imaginable.

She bit her lower lip tightly, struggling desperately to endure, yet stifled whimpers still escaped from the depths of her throat.

The sound was like weeping and pleading, a low moan that was exceptionally clear in the quiet Immortal Cave.

Her body, originally fair, rapidly turned a tempting shade of pink,

fine beads of sweat exuded from her skin, and under the green light of the formation, it shimmered with a lustrous sheen.

She was like a flower in a storm, teetering on the edge, yet exuding a heart-stopping, delicate beauty.

Ye Changge saw it in his eyes and felt the pain in his heart.

But he could not stop.

If he stopped now, not only would all previous efforts be wasted, but the half-stripped Origin would become even more violent, causing even greater harm to Xiao Caiyue.