37: The indestructible empress, who became arrogant.

Inside the Sacred Temple, at the core Formation eye.

The air was so thick it felt as if it would drip with water.

The tribulation crossing lotus rotated slowly in the Void Realm, and with every turn, it stripped away threads of extremely pure Lightning Tribulation Origin.

The heavenly tribulation fruit burst open, turning into rolling purple Qi that roared like a furious dragon as it charged toward the graceful figure in the center.

"Concentrate, focus your mind."

Su Xuanchen's voice pierced through the thunder, clearly reaching Gu Lingshuang's ears.

His hands formed Seals, and complex, obscure runes danced at his fingertips.

This was the supreme secret technique from the "Myriad Tribulations Battle Method"—Deceiving Heaven with This, Living Through Death.

If an ordinary person were to activate such a Heaven-Defying Physique, they would have to tumble through a real Lightning Tribulation, a life-and-death struggle.

But Su Xuanchen was a cheater.

And a tycoon.

He forcibly used a massive amount of top-tier resources to artificially simulate a "Lightning Tribulation environment." Although the consumption was a hundred times that of a normal tribulation, it was far safer.

"Boom!"

The first wave of the energy torrent slammed violently into Gu Lingshuang.

"Ugh!"

Gu Lingshuang let out a muffled groan, her delicate body trembling violently.

Pain.

Pain that pierced deep into her marrow.

It felt as if countless blunt knives were slowly carving into her flesh, and then forcibly stuffing that violent lightning power inside.

Her skin began to crack inch by inch, oozing bright red blood.

But in the next second.

The nectar transformed from the nine heavens divine thunder liquid fell, and the cracked wounds healed instantly, her new skin shimmering with a jade-like luster.

Destruction and Rebirth alternated fiercely within her body.

"Lingxi!"

Su Xuanchen shouted in a low voice.

"Coming!"

Bai Lingxi, who had been standing guard nearby, dared not delay.

She bit her fingertip, forced out a drop of Lunar Essence Blood, and pushed her hands forward.

Buzz!

A phantom of a cold, full moon appeared behind her.

The gentle Taiyin Power, like a clear spring, instantly poured into Gu Lingshuang's body, neutralizing the violent masculine Qi that was about to spiral out of control.

Gu Lingshuang's furrowed brows finally relaxed a little.

Time passed minute by minute.

Outside the Sacred Temple, the heavenly secrets were tightly concealed.

But inside the temple, the phenomenon could no longer be suppressed.

Roar—!

Deep in the Void Realm, it was as if ancient gods and demons were roaring.

Countless pitch-black tribulation clouds gathered above Gu Lingshuang's head; it was the manifestation of the Dao Laws, showing wariness and rejection toward this Heaven-Defying Physique.

"You want to suppress her?"

Su Xuanchen looked at the Lightning Tribulation about to fall and laughed coldly and arrogantly.

"On my territory, even the King of Heaven has to bow down!"

"Disperse!"

He threw a punch.

This punch fused the essence of the "Myriad Tribulations Battle Method."

The golden fist light was like a sun crossing the sky, forcibly shattering the newly formed tribulation clouds into pieces!

Domineering!

Invincible!

Although Gu Lingshuang's eyes were closed, her Divine Sense perceived this scene.

Her heart trembled uncontrollably.

This man was truly changing her fate against the heavens.

Rumble!

As the last portion of Taiyi Fine Gold was refined.

The shackles inside Gu Lingshuang's body were completely broken.

An ancient, vast, and eternal Aura erupted from her petite body!

That was not the Aura of a Mortal.

That was the... Imperial Might belonging to the Myriad Tribulations Empress!

Outside.

Although the Deceiving Heaven Sacred Temple isolated it, this Aura was too terrifying, and a sliver still leaked out.

Above Tianyan City.

The originally clear sky instantly darkened.

Countless purple lightning bolts traversed the clouds, and vaguely, a phantom of a peerless Empress seemed to float in the sea of lightning, looking down upon all living beings.

Within a radius of millions of miles.

Countless powerful experts felt the sensation and looked up in horror toward Tianyan City.

"This... what kind of phenomenon is this?!"

"Is another Saint being born?"

"No! This Aura... is even more noble than a Saint! It carries an eternal flavor!"

Taichu Sect.

The Taichu Sect Master watched the phenomenon on the distant horizon, and the teacup in his hand fell to the ground with a "clatter."

"That's... the direction of Tianyan City?"

"The Su Family?!"

He swallowed hard, his expression shifting.

"What kind of freak is this Su Xuanchen? It's only been a few days, and he's caused such a huge commotion again?"

"Investigate! Go investigate quickly!"

"No... wait!"

The Taichu Sect Master suddenly stopped, as if remembering the huge pitfall of the Myriad Spirits Sect and the crushed mountain gate of the Lingxiao Sword Sect.

He sat back in his chair and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Don't investigate."

"Pass down the order, the entire Sect will enter seclusion!"

"That is the Su Family's business. Whoever dares to court disaster, I will destroy them first!"

The Fentian Demon Palace, major clans, and countless Loose Cultivators... everyone made the same choice.

Play dead.

No matter how amazing the phenomenon or how tempting the Opportunity.

As long as it was related to the name "Su Xuanchen," it was a taboo, a death zone.

Whoever went would die.

Inside the Su Family.

Countless clansmen trembled as they watched the terrifying lightning clouds over the back mountain.

"Everyone, don't panic!"

Su Jingyuan stood on the plaza and shouted loudly, though his legs were also shaking.

"That's the Old Ancestor practicing his skills!"

"The Old Ancestor's divine power is peerless; it's normal to cause some commotion!"

"Go back and Cultivate! Don't embarrass the Old Ancestor!"

...Inside the Sacred Temple.

At the center of the storm.

Gu Lingshuang slowly opened her eyes.

Swish!

Two substantial beams of golden light shot from her eyes, directly piercing the Void Realm.

Those originally cold Phoenix eyes had now turned into a strange black-gold color, with countless Tribulation Markings swirling deep in her pupils.

It was done!

Myriad Tribulations Indestructible Body, activated!

At this moment.

She felt the entire world was different.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was like seeing its own mother, frantically drilling into her body.

Her cultivation, like a rocket, began to soar rapidly!

Spirit Sea Realm First Level... Third Level... Ninth Level!

Break!

Yuan Gang Realm!

Yuan Gang Realm Early Stage... Middle Stage... Perfection!

Break again!

Tongxuan Realm!

It didn't stop until it reached the Tongxuan Realm Peak.

This was the result of Gu Lingshuang's intentional suppression.

Otherwise, with the massive accumulation of resources, she could have rushed to the Pill Mansion Realm or even higher in one breath!

But she didn't.

Having suffered from an unstable Foundation in her previous life, in this life, she wanted to polish every Realm to the extreme.

Even if it was only the Tongxuan Realm.

The Aura she emitted now was thirty percent more terrifying than an ordinary Pill Mansion Realm expert!

"Phew..."

Gu Lingshuang exhaled a breath of turbid Qi.

She slowly stood up.

The white robe soaked in sweat was instantly dried, and her black hair moved without wind, cascading behind her like a waterfall.

Her skin was whiter than snow, surrounded by celestial light.

The majesty belonging to an Empress between her brows could no longer be hidden and was fully revealed.

Noble.

Cold and elegant.

Unrivaled.

This was the true Myriad Tribulations Empress!

Bai Lingxi, who was on the side, was stunned.

She covered her small mouth, her large eyes full of little stars.

"Wow..."

"Sister... you're so beautiful..."

"It's like... like a goddess from the heavens!"

Hearing this praise.

Gu Lingshuang couldn't help but curl her lips into a smile.

Refreshing!

So refreshing!

This was the feeling of power!

This was the feeling of being in control of everything!

Since her Rebirth, she had been living miserably under Su Xuanchen's shadow.

Her cultivation was Sealed, she was forced into marriage, and she was toyed with in various shameful ways.

She had endured humiliation and bided her time.

Now.

Her Physique was activated, her cultivation restored, the Empress had returned!

Although her current strength was not yet equal to Su Xuanchen's, that pride originating from the depths of her Soul and carved into her bones instantly swelled.

Swelled tremendously.

She turned around and looked at the man not far away, who was standing with his hands behind his back, looking at her with a faint smile.

Su Xuanchen.

My dear husband.

Before, I was a Mortal, and you bullied me as you pleased.

Now, this Empress has returned.

Shouldn't we change our way of getting along?

Gu Lingshuang slightly raised her chin, her black-gold pupils filled with a bit of playfulness, a bit of provocation, and a bit of the Empress's pride.

"Su Xuanchen."

She spoke.

Her voice was no longer soft and weak as before, but carried a metallic texture, cold and majestic.

"Thank you for your hard work."

These words sounded like a thank you.

But paired with that gaze and that tone.

It sounded more like a superior speaking to a subordinate.

Like an Empress rewarding a subject for a job well done.

Su Xuanchen raised an eyebrow.

Oh?

Is she... getting ahead of herself?

Instead of being angry, he found it quite interesting.

This woman was indeed like a spring; give her a little sunlight and she'd shine, give her a little flood and she'd overflow.

"It's not hard work."

Su Xuanchen looked at her with a half-smile and stepped forward.

"After all, you're my wife, it's only right to spend some money."

"However..."

He looked Gu Lingshuang up and down, his gaze lingering on her figure, which had become even more perfect due to the Breakthrough.

"My lady's current appearance is indeed more flavorful than before."

Gu Lingshuang's brow furrowed slightly.

She very much disliked this feeling of being ogled.

Especially now that she had regained her Empress's confidence.

"Impudent."

She let out a cold snort, and the pressure of her Tongxuan Realm Peak subconsciously released, wanting to intimidate this man who didn't know the height of the heavens.

"Watch your gaze."

"I... I am no longer that Mortal you can manipulate at will."

"You must learn respect."

Respect?

Su Xuanchen almost laughed out loud.

He stopped three feet in front of Gu Lingshuang, ignored the pressure that felt like a tickle, crossed his arms, and asked leisurely:

"Then may I ask, my lady, how do you want me to respect you?"

"Do I need to kowtow to you and shout 'Long live the Empress'?"

Gu Lingshuang was choked up.

She certainly knew that she couldn't beat Su Xuanchen yet.

But that didn't stop her from trying to regain her ground in terms of Aura.

"Kowtowing is unnecessary."

Gu Lingshuang brushed her sleeves, showing off her cold and aloof style.

"From now on, without my permission, you are not allowed to enter my room as you please."

"And even more so..."

A blush flashed across her face, but she quickly suppressed it.

"And even more so, you are not allowed to touch me."

"We need to set some ground rules."

"After all, I am someone who will achieve the Dao and become an Empress; I cannot indulge in romantic affairs all day."

After speaking.

She tilted her head slightly, waiting for Su Xuanchen's compromise, or at least some bargaining.

In her view, the potential she was showing now was enough for Su Xuanchen to take her seriously, or even fear her.

The Myriad Tribulations Indestructible Body!

A future Great Emperor!

As long as Su Xuanchen wasn't stupid, he should put her on a pedestal!

However.

What she waited for was not a compromise.

But a sneer.

"Heh."

Su Xuanchen shook his head, the smile on his face gradually becoming a bit... wicked.

"Ground rules?"

"Not allowed to touch you?"

"Achieve the Dao and become an Empress?"

With every sentence he spoke, he took a step forward.

The Saint pressure he had deliberately restrained began to release bit by bit.

Like a dormant volcano slowly waking up.

Gu Lingshuang's face changed slightly, and she subconsciously wanted to retreat.

But there was a wall behind her.

"You... what do you want to do?"

She felt something was wrong.

Why was this man's gaze even more dangerous than before?

"What do I want to do?"

Su Xuanchen walked up to her, their noses almost touching.

He looked at those panicked black-gold pupils and grinned.

"Gu Lingshuang, have you misunderstood something?"

"I spent billions of Spirit Stones and destroyed two Sects to push you to your current Realm."

"Was it so you could act like my ancestor?"

Gu Lingshuang's heart skipped a beat.

"You..."

"Me what?"

Su Xuanchen suddenly reached out and grabbed her slender waist.

Even with the Myriad Tribulations Indestructible Body and being at the Tongxuan Realm Peak.

Before this iron arm, she was still as fragile as a ragdoll.

"Ah!"

Gu Lingshuang cried out, and Su Xuanchen hoisted her up!

Like a sack of grain, he carried her on his shoulder!

The world spun.

The Empress's dignity shattered into pieces at this moment.

"Su Xuanchen! Put me down!"

"You bastard! How dare you treat me like this?!"

Gu Lingshuang was mortified and struggled desperately, her small fists hitting Su Xuanchen's back like raindrops.

But that bit of force wasn't even enough to tickle Su Xuanchen.

"Slap!"

A crisp sound rang out.

Su Xuanchen unceremoniously slapped her pert bottom.

Amazing elasticity.

Excellent feel.

"Behave yourself!"

Su Xuanchen said fiercely.

"Getting arrogant, are we? Think you're all that now?"

"Today, I'll let you know exactly who's in charge of this house!"

"Never mind the Myriad Tribulations Indestructible Body, even if you really become a Great Emperor, you're still my woman!"

"If you're a Dragon, you'll coil for me; if you're a Phoenix, you'll perch for me!"

After speaking.

He carried the still screaming and cursing Gu Lingshuang and strode toward a soft couch in the corner of the hall.

"Lingxi!"

Su Xuanchen shouted without looking back.

Bai Lingxi, who had been hiding nearby watching the show and was currently covering her eyes but with her fingers spread wide, shuddered.

"Ah? Husband, I'm here!"

The young girl's face was as red as a ripe apple, and her heart was beating so fast it felt like it would jump out.

So... so exciting!

Is this the world of adults?

"Seal the door tight!"

Su Xuanchen's voice came, carrying a domineering tone that brooked no argument.

"No one gets in today!"

"I'm going to give your arrogant sister a good lesson!"

"It's called—'Family Law'!"

"Thud!"

Gu Lingshuang was heavily thrown onto the soft couch.

Before she could crawl up, the man, like a mountain, had already pressed down on her.

In those black eyes, a fire was burning that made her Soul tremble.

"Su Xuanchen... I was wrong..."

Gu Lingshuang finally chickened out.

The Empress's majesty in her eyes instantly collapsed, and she turned back into that pitiful little wife.

"Too late."

Su Xuanchen sneered, tearing through that layer of so-called reserve and pride.

"Where was that arrogance just now? Show me your Empress's stance!"

"Come on, resist me!"

"Mmph..."

The remaining sounds were completely swallowed.

Bai Lingxi stood at the entrance of the hall, listening to the sounds coming from inside, her small face so red it could almost drip blood.

She hurriedly cast one Formation after another, sealing the entire hall tightly.

Then.

She leaned against the door and slowly crouched down, hugging her knees and burying her head in her arms.

Her heart was thumping wildly.

Her mind was full of the scene from just now.

Domineering.

Rough.

But... so handsome.

The young girl bit her lip, her gaze hazy.

If I don't listen in the future, will Husband do this to me too... Oh! Bai Lingxi, what are you thinking!

How embarrassing!