143: Mu Wanqing's cultivation

Lu Yang snapped back from his fantasies about the future, seeing that Spring Breeze was still immersed in the joy of her Breakthrough to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage and the perception of the changes in her body. He stepped forward and gently patted Spring Breeze on the shoulder.

"Junior Sister Spring Breeze, the cultivation has ended. Wake up, put on your clothes, it's time for us to go out." Lu Yang's voice roused Spring Breeze from her self-absorption.

Spring Breeze suddenly realized she was still naked, a blush creeping onto her face as she hurriedly replied, "Yes, Senior Brother." She quickly took a set of clothes from her Storage Pouch. It was an elegant Palace-style long dress with a well-fitted cut. She put it on nimbly, and the long dress instantly outlined her slender and graceful figure perfectly, adding a touch of reserved yet alluring charm compared to when she was unclothed.

Lu Yang's gaze naturally swept over her, and he mentally critiqued, "With these clothes on, she actually feels more intriguing." He subconsciously muttered under his breath, "It seems to feel even better with them on!"

Spring Breeze had just finished tidying her collar when she heard Lu Yang's murmur. She looked up in confusion and asked, "What did you say, Senior Brother?"

"Cough, nothing." Lu Yang immediately withdrew his gaze and gave a slightly awkward smile to cover it up.

Spring Breeze didn't press further. She quickly tidied her appearance and immediately turned to walk briskly to Transforming Rain's side, squatting down to check her Junior Sister's condition. Transforming Rain was still fast asleep, her breathing steady and long, her sleeping face peaceful and serene, looking quite adorable. Spring Breeze carefully examined her aura and internal condition, finding that nearly half of the Primal Yang Power Lu Yang had previously transferred had already been absorbed and fused by her body, showing significant progress. At this rate, Transforming Rain would naturally wake up once the remaining Primordial Yang was absorbed, and there was no major issue.

After confirming Transforming Rain was fine, Spring Breeze carefully leaned over and gently picked up the sleeping Transforming Rain. Adjusting her posture, she held her Junior Sister and walked out of the Quiet Chamber with Lu Yang.

The heavy stone door slowly opened.

Xia Yuxuan and Mu Wanqing, who had been waiting outside, immediately came forward. When they saw the unconscious Transforming Rain in Spring Breeze's arms, both of them widened their eyes in surprise, their mouths unconsciously forming an "O" shape.

"What happened to Senior Sister Transforming Rain?" Xia Yuxuan asked urgently, her tone full of concern. Mu Wanqing also looked at Spring Breeze and Lu Yang nervously.

Lu Yang and Spring Breeze exchanged a look, both showing a knowing, slightly mischievous smile, but neither answered directly.

Spring Breeze adjusted her hold on Transforming Rain and explained gently, "It's nothing, don't worry. Junior Sister Transforming Rain was just too immersed in her cultivation and overexerted herself; she fell asleep from exhaustion. She'll recover after a good rest."

As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Mu Wanqing and reminded her, "Junior Sister Mu, it's your turn now. Quickly go in with Senior Brother Lu to Cultivate; don't waste time." Her tone carried the encouragement of someone who had just gone through it.

Lu Yang also looked at the only one left, Mu Wanqing, and nodded. "Yes, Wanqing, you're the last one. Time really flies. Come, Junior Sister Wanqing."

Mu Wanqing didn't respond immediately. Her gaze remained fixed on Transforming Rain in Spring Breeze's arms, her brows slightly furrowed as if she were observing something carefully. She keenly sensed that Transforming Rain's state wasn't simply being "asleep from exhaustion." Transforming Rain's breathing and the rhythm of the energy flow within her body indicated that she was currently in a state of deep dormant cultivation—her body was instinctively absorbing and refining the Primal Yang Power within her while she slept.

While this method of dormant cultivation was feasible, its efficiency was relatively low and usually only occurred when there was a lack of active guidance or a need to slowly digest massive amounts of energy. Mu Wanqing was filled with doubt: with Senior Brother Lu Yang personally guiding and assisting the cultivation, why would Senior Sister Transforming Rain need to enter such an inefficient state of dormant cultivation? Just how intense had the cultivation been? She was completely baffled.

"Hmm? Wanqing?" Lu Yang called out again when he saw Mu Wanqing wasn't responding.

Mu Wanqing was snapped out of her thoughts by Lu Yang's voice. She quickly pulled her mind back, suppressed the questions in her heart, and replied, "Yes! I'll have to trouble Senior Brother!" She took a deep breath, pushed down her chaotic thoughts, and followed Lu Yang into the Quiet Chamber... The heavy stone door slowly closed behind them, cutting off the sounds from the outside world.

Inside the Quiet Chamber, Lu Yang and Mu Wanqing sat facing each other.

A wordless understanding flowed between the two.

Lu Yang took the lead. He walked to the core of the Spirit Gathering Array, his fingers quickly tapping out several bursts of pure spiritual power to activate the Formation and boost its efficiency to the maximum.

The dense Spiritual Qi instantly boiled, forming a violent vortex within the Formation.

He then took out several Mid-Grade Spirit Stones and precisely embedded them into the key nodes of the Formation base, ensuring an inexhaustible supply of Spiritual Qi.

Finally, using his finger as a brush, he traced a profound and complex Rune in the air.

This time, Mu Wanqing wasn't idle either.

She gave Lu Yang a gentle smile and said softly, "Senior Brother has worked hard setting up the Formation; Wanqing will first liven things up for Senior Brother." After saying that, she brought her Jade Flute to her lips.

She skillfully began to play a piece for Lu Yang.

The melodious and clear sound of the flute immediately began to flow within the Quiet Chamber.

It instantly filled the originally dull Quiet Chamber with a peaceful and slightly ambiguous atmosphere.

Lu Yang nodded slightly, clearly quite satisfied with Mu Wanqing's "entertainment." This wasn't the first time; it was a tacit understanding between them.

Under their cooperative efforts...

Half an hour later, as the preparations concluded,

The flute music gradually stopped.

Mu Wanqing put away her Jade Flute. Feeling her body brimming with energy, she smiled at Lu Yang, who had finished his preparations, her eyes full of expectation and a subtle sense of satisfaction.

She had already filled her stomach before the cultivation began.

This was to ensure she was physically well-prepared for the upcoming cultivation.

"Your state is very good, Junior Sister Wanqing," Lu Yang nodded approvingly. "Concentrate your mind, circulate your Cultivation Technique, and prepare to receive the power." His voice was steady and powerful.

Mu Wanqing understood and immediately closed her eyes, adjusting her breathing and circulating her Cultivation Technique.

Pure spiritual power flowed gently through her body, adjusting her state to its peak as she waited for the power to descend.

Lu Yang sat firmly opposite her, his gaze sharp and focused. His hands formed profound hand seals, fully mobilizing the pure Primal Yang Power nurtured within his Dantian.

An irresistible torrent of energy, warm yet filled with boundless vitality, surged steadily and continuously into Mu Wanqing's body through the light-forged energy channel.

The core stage of the cultivation officially began.

As this massive Primal Yang Power entered Mu Wanqing's meridian System, it immediately began a gentle yet powerful flushing and expansion.

The familiar sensation of distending pain in her Meridians and the warmth brought by the energy flow returned.

Mu Wanqing focused all her attention. Drawing on her past experience, she skillfully guided this power along the specific route of her Cultivation Technique, attempting to fuse it deeply with her own spiritual power and concentrate her strength to charge against the Foundation Establishment Early-stage Bottleneck.