53: Chapter 53 Preparing to Break Through to Immortal King

Cao Yang looked at Xu Xinyue's exaggerated expression and found it quite cute.

"There are countless experts in the Immortal Realm. My cultivation base is merely the result of an Opportunity; I cannot be considered an expert yet," Cao Yang replied with a smile.

Xu Xinyue gave a city-toppling smile. "Young Master Cao is too modest. To have a Profound Immortal cultivation base at your age is something even the descendants of Immortal Kings rarely achieve."

"Moreover, my father is over nine hundred thousand years old and still hasn't had a Breakthrough to Heavenly Immortal. One can only imagine how incredible Young Master Cao is."

"How are Young Master Cao's injuries? They looked quite serious last night," Xu Xinyue said, changing the subject.

"Thank you for your concern, Sister Xinyue. I am ninety percent recovered now. However, I am not very familiar with this area, so I might need to trouble your family for a few more days," Cao Yang said noncommittally.

Xu Xinyue was overjoyed. "It's a good thing if Young Master Cao can stay at our home for a few more days. My father will be more than happy."

Subsequently, Cao Yang settled into the City Lord's Manor. He stopped absorbing Immortal Qi on a large scale to recover his strength because he was mostly healed now. If he were to Cultivate and meditate normally, he could easily drain all the Immortal Qi within a hundred miles in an instant.

Xu Xinyue also came to find Cao Yang every day to discuss cultivation insights, and their relationship grew closer.

On the fifth day, Cao Yang had not only recovered his Physical Body but had also cultivated his entire body's immortal power to the Peak.

Just as Cao Yang stepped out of his room, he was met by a joyful Xu Xinyue, who was carrying a medicinal soup brewed from Immortal Herbs.

Indeed, for the past few days, Xu Xinyue had been bringing medicinal soup to Cao Yang every morning, noon, and evening. Cao Yang had said he was mostly fine and didn't need to drink it, but Xu Xinyue insisted, saying he must drink it until he was completely recovered. Unable to refuse, Cao Yang could only drink it.

However, Cao Yang's rapid recovery was truly thanks to the help of these Immortal Herbs; Xu Buli must have brought out many of his treasures.

"Brother Cao, your complexion is getting better and better!" Xu Xinyue said, her eyes filled with joy as she looked at Cao Yang.

"This is all thanks to Xinyue's care and Uncle's Immortal Herbs," Cao Yang smiled slightly.

Xu Xinyue quickly shook her head. "Our contribution is nothing; it's all because Brother Cao's fortune is profound."

Her gaze fell on Cao Yang, and she suddenly asked, "By the way, Brother Cao, looking at you, are you going out?"

Cao Yang nodded and replied with a smile, "Yes, Xinyue. This injury was a blessing in disguise. My Realm has loosened significantly, and I feel like I'm about to have a Breakthrough. So, I want to find a quiet place to enter secluded cultivation for a while."

He did not hide the fact that he was about to Breakthrough, for he knew Xu Xinyue was trustworthy, and besides, it posed no threat to him.

Xu Xinyue's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "I see, that's wonderful! But Brother Cao, you aren't very familiar with our Giant Stone City territory. How about I lead you to a place for secluded cultivation?"

After a moment's thought, she continued, "The best place for a Breakthrough in seclusion is undoubtedly the Giant Stone Forest. It's sparsely populated and has a serene environment, making it very suitable for secluded cultivation."

Cao Yang nodded slightly. "Alright, it will be much more convenient with Xinyue's help."

The two of them left the Xu family home together and headed towards the Giant Stone Forest. Along the way, Xu Xinyue introduced many details about the Giant Stone Forest to Cao Yang, giving him a deeper understanding of the place.

Soon, they arrived at the Giant Stone Forest. Towering trees and massive stones stood everywhere, giving the place a tranquil and mysterious feel.

Cao Yang took a deep breath, sensing the dense Spiritual Qi around him, and marveled inwardly, "It really is a good place. Cultivating in seclusion here will surely yield twice the results with half the effort."

When he was in seclusion within the spaceship, he also needed to absorb Immortal Qi from the outside. However, he didn't need it when the System helped him with a Breakthrough; immortal power was always channeled directly into Cao Yang's body from the mysterious Void Realm.

He looked at Xu Xinyue gratefully. "Thank you, Xinyue. You've been a huge help."

Xu Xinyue replied with a smile, "Brother Cao, you're too kind. I'm happy to be of help. I hope your Breakthrough goes smoothly."

Cao Yang nodded, then turned and walked into the Giant Stone Forest. He found a secluded spot and began setting up a Barrier.

Xu Xinyue stood at a distance, quietly watching Cao Yang's busy figure. She prayed silently in her heart, "I hope everything goes well for Brother Cao..."

Xu Xinyue pondered to herself that as long as Cao Yang broke through to Golden Immortal, not only would Giant Stone City have a great backer, but she also had her own little plans in mind.

While setting up the Barrier, Cao Yang commanded in his mind, "System, use 5 Great Realm Advancement Cards on Hong Yi."

"Ding! Host, five Great Realm Advancement Cards have been used for Hong Yi. Hong Yi's Realm is beginning to rise."

"Ding! Hong Yi's Realm has been raised to the Immortal Emperor Peak."

Before coming, Cao Yang had already consulted the System. His Puppet maid used him as her Dao, so her Realm could be increased instantly, and no anomalies would be detected during an Immortal King Breakthrough.

Cao Yang released Hong Yi and said, "Hong Yi, act as my Protector. I am also about to Breakthrough."

Hong Yi had just been overjoyed in the Small World by her sudden massive increase in Realm when she heard Cao Yang's words and realized she had appeared outside.

"Yes, Young Master. Rest assured, I will definitely not allow anyone to enter within ten million miles of you!"

Hong Yi guaranteed with full confidence.

"Mm, and also protect that woman. The Heavenly Tribulation might be drawn here in a moment, and I'm afraid it will affect her," Cao Yang said, pointing toward Xu Xinyue's position.

After breaking through to Profound Immortal, he had decided not to hide his Realm anymore, so he had the System remove the concealment effect on him.

After arriving in the Immortal Realm and receiving the massive Monthly Sign-in rewards, he became even more firm in his resolve.

Moreover, his women couldn't stay in the Small World forever. The Immortal Realm was different from the Tianxuan Realm; it was far too vast. He needed to establish his own power and give his women a home.

"Yes, Young Master. Please rest assured, leave everything to me!" Hong Yi replied respectfully.

At this moment, Cao Yang stood in place, his gaze calm as he looked into the distance, silently contemplating his future direction of development.

Beside him, Hong Yi kept a close watch on the surroundings, constantly alert for any possible threats.

Meanwhile, Xu Xinyue sat quietly not far away, looking at Cao Yang with a heart full of curiosity and anticipation.

She knew that this man would bring her even more surprises.

Although Hong Yi was standing right next to Cao Yang, Xu Xinyue seemed not to see her; in her eyes, there was only Cao Yang.

Indeed, at the Immortal Emperor Realm, unless one allows others to see them, those below the Immortal King level would not even be able to sense them, let alone see them.

Cao Yang looked up at the sky. This time, he wanted to truly experience the Heavenly Tribulation—specifically, the Immortal King Tribulation.

Cao Yang felt a bit of anticipation. Upon entering the Immortal Realm, he had felt the power of his Chaotic Immortal Body. It was like a fish in water. The reason his Physical Body had survived the attack from the Immortal Realm's Heavenly Dao last time was also due to the strength of the Chaotic Immortal Body.

Cao Yang sat cross-legged within the Barrier, preparing to Breakthrough to Immortal King.

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