273: Chapter 273 Willing

In fact, Cao Yang had misunderstood.

The mysterious Heavenly Dao of the Small Universe had not specifically targeted him. The reason they were so unlucky as to be randomly teleported to a perilous, danger-ridden land had an unexpected cause behind it.

As it turned out, the problem lay in Cao Yang's own Realm.

Because his cultivation base had already exceeded the limit that the teleportation vortex could withstand, this unexpected situation caused them to deviate from their originally set destination, leading them by mistake to a place not far from the Small Universe.

One must know that the surrounding area of the Small Universe was by no means a peaceful place; large numbers of fierce and brutal Void Creatures frequently haunted this area.

These Void Creatures were not only numerous but also astonishingly powerful, and among them, there were even terrifying existences at the Source King level.

It could be said that this zone was simply a death trap; one false move could lead to a situation of eternal damnation.

These Void Creatures were the hunters, and they were waiting for prey!

Compared to those true teleportation halls, this place was clearly filled with endless danger.

Under normal circumstances, there was a certain distance maintained between the true teleportation halls and the Small Universe, and their surrounding environments were relatively much safer.

Here, it was almost difficult for people to encounter Void Creatures with Source Realm strength or above, so the safety factor was naturally greatly increased.

Just after Cao Yang and Ning Rongrong hurriedly left, in the Saint Realm near the site of the intense battle, several Saint Lords arrived to inspect the battlefield, trembling with fear and walking on eggshells.

Unfortunately, when they arrived, it had already returned to calm, and all traces of the intense clash that had once occurred had vanished without a trace, as if nothing had ever happened.

Cao Yang and Ning Rongrong stepped together into that quiet and mysterious valley.

The breeze in the valley brushed past gently, bringing a hint of coolness that was refreshing to the mind and spirit.

Cao Yang stood in the room, his gaze falling upon Ning Rongrong, who was sitting cross-legged on the wooden bed, concentrating intently on refining the spirit supplementing flower.

She had a slight frown on her brow, and a thin layer of sweat had seeped onto her forehead, but the spirit supplementing flower in her hands seemed to show no signs of being refined at all.

Seeing this, Cao Yang couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

He walked slowly toward Ning Rongrong, his footsteps extremely light, afraid of disturbing her.

After getting close, Cao Yang lowered his voice and whispered: "Rongrong, although I have already erased the true spirit of this spirit supplementing flower, the Source Power contained within it is extremely abundant. With the Saint Power you currently possess, wanting to refine it in a short time is likely not an easy task. How about this, let me lend you a hand, and we will refine this flower together. I believe that in just a few breaths, we will be able to completely refine it!"

Hearing Cao Yang's words, Ning Rongrong's originally tightly closed eyes trembled slightly, then slowly opened.

She raised her head, looking at Cao Yang standing before her, a flash of gratitude appearing in her eyes.

After a moment of hesitation, she nodded her head slightly and replied softly: "Then I will have to trouble Brother Cao."

Receiving Ning Rongrong's consent, Cao Yang smiled slightly and did not hesitate any longer.

He moved gently onto the bed, then sat down cross-legged behind Ning Rongrong.

After adjusting his breathing, he slowly extended his hands, his palms gradually moving close to Ning Rongrong's back.

When his palms finally made full contact with Ning Rongrong's back, a gentle yet powerful Source Power poured continuously from his palms, flowing slowly into Ning Rongrong's body like a trickling stream.

As the Source Power was continuously input, Ning Rongrong felt a warm current rapidly spread throughout her entire body, and the refining process that had been difficult to advance began to become smooth.

With Cao Yang's help, the two worked together to refine that incredibly precious spirit supplementing flower...

In fact, Cao Yang only needed to extend one finger to touch Ning Rongrong's forehead to help her refine it, or even just holding hands like before could help her refine it.

But Cao Yang still got on the bed; one can only say, as expected of him!

Very quickly, with Cao Yang's help, it only took less than thirty breaths for the spirit supplementing flower to be completely refined by the two.

This was still with Cao Yang slowing down his speed; otherwise, refining it certainly wouldn't have taken ten breaths.

Cao Yang slowly withdrew his hands, a gratified smile appearing on his face: "Congratulations, Rongrong! Not only has your body completely recovered as before, but you have also broken through to the Half-step Source Realm in one go! This is truly a great joyous event!"

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong was filled with joy, her eyes sparkling with excitement, and she thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, Brother Cao, thank you so much! If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't have known what to do."

Before she finished speaking, an incredibly excited Ning Rongrong suddenly turned around, pouncing on Cao Yang like a cheerful little bird, and hugged him tightly.

At this moment, Ning Rongrong's heart was filled with joy and gratitude, so much so that she completely failed to realize that this action of hers was a bit too intimate.

Cao Yang, who was hugged, was slightly stunned at first, but quickly reacted. Feeling the soft, warm body in his arms and Ning Rongrong's excited emotions, he couldn't help but hug Ning Rongrong even tighter in return.

However, at this moment, Ning Rongrong finally realized her loss of composure and her face instantly turned red with shame.

She hurriedly wanted to break free from Cao Yang's embrace, but no matter how hard she tried, she could never push away his strong arms.

Cao Yang's deep and burning eyes stared straight into Ning Rongrong's eyes, which were as clear and moving as autumn water, and he whispered: "Rongrong, you are so beautiful!"

At this moment, it seemed that all the prosperity in this world could not compare to the smile of the woman before him.

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong's originally fair and delicate face instantly flushed with a shy redness, as tender and beautiful as peach blossoms blooming in spring.

She responded somewhat flusteredly: "Cao... Brother Cao, I, we..." However, before she could finish speaking, she lowered her head slightly out of shyness, no longer daring to meet Cao Yang's gaze.

One must know that she was once a high and mighty, world-shaking Extreme Dao Saint!

At that time, what man would dare to stare at her so presumptuously? Moreover, at that time, she was the most powerful existence among all Extreme Dao Saints.

Even other powerhouses who were also Extreme Dao Saints treated her with awe and respect, not daring to offend her in the slightest.

At this time, Cao Yang spoke gently again: "Rongrong, I know deeply that for you to have walked to this point today with a mortal body, you must have gone through countless hardships and obstacles. From now on, let me share those heavy pressures for you. No matter how rugged and bumpy the road ahead is, we will face it together and become stronger hand in hand, okay?"

Ning Rongrong thought quietly about the bits and pieces she had spent with Cao Yang over these days, and an unprecedented warmth and sense of security couldn't help but well up in her heart.

Therefore, she finally gathered her courage, slowly raised her head, looked back into Cao Yang's affectionate gaze, nodded lightly, and replied: "Brother Cao, I am willing, I am willing to go and meet every challenge of the future with you, and write our own wonderful life together."

Cao Yang was overjoyed in his heart and directly lowered his head to seal her lips.

Before long, the two slowly fell down.

Gradually, strange, irregular creaking sounds and beautiful, marvelous singing came from the wooden house.