689: What a disgrace

A brief silence fell over Wu Ming Mountain after these words were spoken.

But in an instant, that silence was replaced by an explosive roar of joy.

"Mobilize against the Three Hidden Families?!"

A burly man who had just broken through to the Crossing Tribulation Ninth Level clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with long-suppressed fury:

"Is the Alliance Leader finally making his move?! Good! Excellent!"

The Cultivator beside him also roared:

"I've been waiting for this day for a long time! The blood feud between the Nangong Family and me can finally be settled!"

"And the Wang Family! They occupied my Sect's Spiritual Vein, causing my Master to die of grief. This time, they must pay their blood debt!"

"What if they are the Three Hidden Families? Now that our Tongshang Alliance has the Alliance Leader presiding, and so many Immortal Realm powerhouses, are we still afraid of them?!"

"..."

Those who could join the Tongshang Alliance were almost all individuals with blood feuds against the Three Hidden Families, who had long since disregarded Life and Death, and constantly sought revenge against them.

Only with such determination did they join the Tongshang Alliance.

At this moment, upon learning that Xiao Lingchen was about to send troops for revenge, how could they not be excited?!

"Swear to follow the Alliance Leader to the death!"

Someone shouted first, and then, a mountain-shaking roar swept through the entire Wu Ming Mountain.

"Swear to follow the Alliance Leader to the death!"

"Swear to follow the Alliance Leader to the death!"

"Trample the Three Hidden Families!"

"Blood for blood!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The mountain-shaking roars echoed through Wu Ming Mountain, even scattering the lingering clouds in the sky.

For the next three days.

The entire Tongshang Alliance entered a state of alert.

Everyone was busily preparing for the troop deployment three days later.

However, the outside world remained completely unaware of this.

In fact, to the outside world, the Tongshang Alliance seemed to have become quiet during these three days.

This surprised many forces that had been constantly monitoring the Tongshang Alliance.

They vaguely felt that this calm was unusual, as if it were the tranquility before a storm!

On this day.

Xiao Lingchen suddenly received a message from Xi Yao.

When he arrived at Xi Yao's residence.

He immediately saw Xi Yao sitting cross-legged on a prayer mat.

A faint Spiritual glow enveloped Xi Yao, and with each breath, Yin and Yang Qi subtly intertwined, which was a sign of the Yin Yang Creation Art in operation.

But at this moment, the Yin and Yang Qi seemed to be circulating somewhat sluggishly.

"Revered Master."

Xi Yao opened her eyes at the sound, stood up, and saluted.

Xiao Lingchen nodded, and with a glance, he sensed the fluctuations of Spiritual power within her body, and couldn't help but be slightly startled:

"You are already in the Spirit Sea Realm?"

Xi Yao had only been Cultivating for a little over a month, and such progress was indeed astonishing, almost catching up to his own progress back then.

Xiao Lingchen immediately believed what Creek Cheng Ye had said earlier, that Xi Yao possessed an extraordinary talent.

Xi Yao lowered her gaze and smiled faintly:

"I was fortunate to have made some progress, all thanks to the profound Cultivation Technique Revered Master imparted. It's just..."

She paused, a hint of worry clouding her brow:

"These past few days, this Disciple has felt her Spiritual power circulation stagnate, as if blocked by an invisible barrier, making it difficult to Breakthrough no matter how much I try to impact it, and my Cultivation has not advanced an inch."

"Moreover, the more I try to force myself to Cultivate, the more uncomfortable I feel, and my mind wanders."

"That's why I specifically sent a message to Revered Master today, hoping Revered Master can guide me and resolve my confusion."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingchen condensed a wisp of Spiritual power on his fingertip and gently tapped Xi Yao's glabella.

As the Spiritual power entered, he clearly sensed the abnormality within her body.

Xiao Lingchen withdrew his hand and explained to her:

"Your Physique is special, and the Yin Yang Creation Art emphasizes the harmony of Yin and Yang, and mutual generation and benefit."

"When you Cultivate alone, although you can quickly absorb Spiritual Qi, it's like a pool that only takes in water without letting it flow out. Over time, it will accumulate and stagnate."

It had to be said, this Furnace Body and his Pure Yang Holy Body still had some similarities.

Xiao Lingchen said:

"Whether it's the Furnace Body or the Yin Yang Creation Art, the profundity lies in the word 'Dual'."

"Relying on solo arduous Cultivation will naturally lead to a Bottleneck. You need a body that complements Yin and Yang to Dual Cultivate with, allowing the two Qi to nourish each other in their intertwining, only then can that barrier be broken through."

Xi Yao's heart skipped a beat as she listened, her cheeks flushing slightly:

"Ma... Revered Master means... I need to Dual Cultivate with someone else?"

Xiao Lingchen nodded:

"Exactly."

As these words were spoken.

It was as if a stone had been thrown into Xi Yao's heart, stirring up ripples.

Her hands, hanging by her sides, quietly clenched, and her cheeks instantly burned even hotter.

Actually, she had vaguely suspected this before, and now that it was confirmed by Xiao Lingchen, she naturally felt a sense of shyness.

Xiao Lingchen said:

"It's time for you to find a Dao Companion and Cultivate together with him."

Regarding such matters, Xiao Lingchen did not shy away from them.

On one hand, most of the time, he himself relied on this method for Cultivation.

On the other hand, such matters also conformed to the Great Dao of human relations.

There was nothing to be ashamed of.

"But... but..."

Xi Yao bit her lip, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz:

"This Disciple, besides Revered Master, doesn't know who else to seek..."

Xiao Lingchen smiled upon hearing this:

"That's easy. There are countless Cultivators with extraordinary talent in my Tongshang Alliance. Just tell me who you fancy."

"You are so charming, and you possess the Furnace Body, such a supreme Dual Cultivation Physique. I believe no one will be able to refuse you!"

Before he finished speaking, she had already lowered her head in embarrassment, her ears turning crimson:

"Then... then will Revered Master refuse this Disciple?"

Upon hearing this.

Xiao Lingchen was immediately stunned:

"What?"

Xi Yao suddenly looked up, her gaze meeting Xiao Lingchen's eyes.

Her eyes were earnest, as if she had made a great decision, and she repeated:

"This Disciple said, Revered Master... will you refuse this Disciple?"

"To be honest, Revered Master, from the moment this Disciple was rescued by you, I have been devoted to you. Ever since I learned that my Physique is suitable for Dual Cultivation, there has been no one else in my heart but Revered Master!"

"Revered Master, please... please help this Disciple Cultivate!"

A gentle breeze arrived, carrying the scattered petals from Xi Yao's temples, bringing with it a hint of ambiguity and anticipation, quietly reaching Xiao Lingchen's ears.

Making Xiao Lingchen's mind short-circuit for a moment.

Xiao Lingchen had thought Xi Yao would find a Dao Companion for Dual Cultivation, but he had never imagined that person would be himself!

Revered Master and Disciple... what kind of impropriety is that?!

Although... he had also experienced such things with his Revered Master.

But he did it to remove the Yin cold Qi from his Revered Master's body, which was done out of necessity.

These two situations, of course, cannot be compared!

At this moment, even Xiao Lingchen, who had seen countless women, couldn't help but take a step back, shaking his head repeatedly:

"No, no!"

"I am your Revered Master. For me to... this does not conform to human ethics, absolutely not!"