Chapter 177 Daoist Couple Binding

The Ancestor's Phantom nodded, a satisfied look appearing in his eyes: "Very well, you have passed the Heart Demon trial, proving that your hearts are as one. You may take the sea spirit pearl."

Liang Chenyu walked quickly to the stone platform and carefully took the sea spirit pearl.

The moment she grasped the sea spirit pearl, it suddenly emitted a dazzling light, enveloping her and Lin Yue within it.

A surge of pure water-element Spiritual Qi gushed out from the sea spirit pearl, flowing into their bodies. At the same time, a special mental connection seemed to be established between them, allowing them to clearly perceive each other's thoughts and emotions.

"This is..." Lin Yue's heart stirred, and he looked toward the Ancestor's Phantom. The Ancestor's Phantom spoke slowly: "The sea spirit pearl is an ancient divine object. Not only can it purify seawater and generate Spiritual Qi, but it can also assist Cultivators in their Cultivation. Your hearts are as one. If you achieve Dual Cultivation here, you will not only enhance each other's cultivation bases but also establish a deeper connection with the sea spirit pearl, unleashing its maximum power and even obtaining the special ability of 'Sea Spirit Symbiosis.' This will provide extra assistance when guarding the Abyss of the East Sea in the future."

"Dual Cultivation?" Hearing these words, Liang Chenyu's cheeks instantly turned bright red, like a ripe apple. She looked up at Lin Yue, her eyes containing a hint of shyness as well as a trace of anticipation. After everything they had been through, she had long since fallen deeply for Lin Yue, but she simply hadn't had the courage to express it.

Lin Yue was also ecstatic. He had already developed feelings for Liang Chenyu, and now that the ancestor suggested Dual Cultivation, it would not only increase his strength but also allow him to stay by her side legitimately; naturally, he couldn't ask for more. He walked up to Liang Chenyu, gently took her hand, and spoke in a tender yet solemn tone: "Chenyu, I know this is a bit sudden, but I truly love you. From the first time I saw you to fighting alongside you and venturing into the Secret Realm together, you have already taken up residence in my heart. Are you willing to achieve Dual Cultivation with me and stay together for a lifetime?"

Liang Chenyu's heart beat rapidly. Looking at the sincere affection in Lin Yue's eyes, she could no longer suppress her feelings. She nodded gently, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz: "I am willing, Fellow Daoist Lin... no, A-Yue." This "A-Yue" carried all her affection and meant she had completely set aside all her shyness and reservations.

[System Notification: Liang Chenyu has confirmed her willingness for Dual Cultivation. Favorability +5 (Current: 100)! After Dual Cultivation, the 'Sea Spirit Symbiosis' ability can be shared!]

Receiving her response, Lin Yue was overjoyed and gripped her hand tightly. Seeing this, the Ancestor's Phantom slowly faded away, leaving only the two of them in the hall. Lin Yue led Liang Chenyu to the stone platform, and they sat facing each other. Lin Yue circulated his Yin and Yang power, while Liang Chenyu circulated her water-element spiritual power. The sea spirit pearl floated between them, emitting a soft glow.

Lin Yue guided his Yin and Yang power, slowly letting it flow into Liang Chenyu's body.

Liang Chenyu did not resist. She actively circulated her spiritual power to merge with Lin Yue's Yin and Yang power. The moment their fingertips touched, a warm current spread from their palms. Their breaths gradually synchronized, intertwining with the faint scent of Spiritual Plants and seawater on each other.

The blue light of the sea spirit pearl grew even softer, enveloping them in a lustrous halo. Lin Yue's Yin and Yang power was like the warm spring sun, nourishing Liang Chenyu's Meridians; Liang Chenyu's water-element spiritual power was like a clear stream, washing away the stagnation around Lin Yue's Golden Core.

When the two different attributes of spiritual power met, they did not clash. Instead, with the support of the sea spirit pearl, they merged perfectly, forming an even purer and more powerful spiritual force.

Liang Chenyu's cheeks burned, and her eyelashes trembled slightly as she instinctively closed her eyes. She could clearly feel the tenderness and treasuring within Lin Yue's spiritual power—there was no overbearing intrusion, only careful nourishment.

Under the washing of the two spiritual powers, the Bottleneck of her Late Foundation Establishment Stage, which had been stagnant, actually showed signs of loosening. A tingling warmth spread through her Meridians and throughout her body, causing her to let out a soft moan.

Lin Yue's heart tightened, and his movements became even gentler. He could sense Liang Chenyu's shyness and acceptance. His Divine Sense sank into her Meridians, guiding the merged spiritual power in a continuous cycle. As the spiritual power flowed, their bodies drew closer, shoulders touching and foreheads resting against each other. Their heartbeats were clearly audible, vibrating in synchronization like drumbeats.

This merged spiritual power circulated continuously through their bodies, nourishing their Meridians and increasing their cultivation bases. Lin Yue could clearly feel that his Golden Core Middle Stage cultivation was rapidly stabilizing, his core becoming more solid, and there were even signs of a Breakthrough to the Late Golden Core Stage. Meanwhile, Liang Chenyu's cultivation broke through directly from the Late Foundation Establishment Stage to the Peak of the Late Foundation Establishment Stage. The spiritual power droplets in her Dantian became thick and mellow, leaving her only one step away from the Golden Core Stage.

More importantly, as their spiritual powers merged, their hearts also became completely connected. They could clearly feel each other's joys and sorrows, as well as the affection in each other's hearts. Lin Yue felt Liang Chenyu's reliance and love for him, while Liang Chenyu felt Lin Yue's treasuring and protection of her.

After an unknown amount of time, they both opened their eyes. Their eyes sparkled with a dazzling light, a mix of the joy of increased cultivation and the sweetness of their heightened emotions. The sea spirit pearl floated quietly between them, having established a close bond with them. A faint blue halo surrounded them, a sign of the Awakening of the "Sea Spirit Symbiosis" ability.

[System Notification: Host and Liang Chenyu have completed Dao Companion Dual Cultivation! Obtained the "Sea Spirit Symbiosis" passive skill: Water-based technique power increased by 50%, underwater breathing is unobstructed, and 30% of the other party's spiritual power reserves can be shared! Host's cultivation base has stabilized at the Golden Core Middle Stage, and Liang Chenyu has broken through to the Peak of the Late Foundation Establishment Stage!]

Lin Yue reached out and pulled Liang Chenyu into his arms, his tone gentle: "Chenyu, we succeeded." Leaning against his chest and listening to his powerful heartbeat, Liang Chenyu's heart was filled with happiness and security. She nodded gently, her voice soft: "Mm, it's so good to have you here."

The two embraced for a moment before getting up to prepare to leave the Secret Realm.

Lin Yue took Liang Chenyu's hand and said, "Let's go out first, settle the sea spirit pearl, and save the clan. After that, I will propose to the Clan Chief and formally marry you." Liang Chenyu's cheeks flushed slightly as she nodded shyly.

Hand in hand, the two walked out of the hall and returned along the path they came. Along the way, they occasionally looked at each other and smiled; the affection in their eyes could be felt without words. Upon returning to the entrance of the Secret Realm, the stone door remained open, and the anxious voices of the Liang Clan members waiting outside could be heard.

"Chenyu! Fellow Daoist Lin! You're back!" Seeing them, Liang Wanshan's eyes were filled with surprise and concern. "How was it? Did you get the sea spirit pearl?" "Father, we got it!" Liang Chenyu held up the sea spirit pearl, her eyes full of joy.

Seeing the sea spirit pearl, the clansmen cheered one after another, and the air of despair completely dissipated.

Lin Yue and Liang Chenyu walked quickly to the entrance of the Water-Condensing Orchid Mine Vein, and Liang Chenyu gently placed the sea spirit pearl in the center of the vein. The sea spirit pearl immediately emitted a dazzling light, and dense water-element Spiritual Qi surged out continuously, purifying the surrounding demonic malevolent qi.

The originally turbid seawater gradually became clear, and the coral reefs that had been eroded by the demonic malevolent qi began to regain their vitality. Those clansmen affected by the demonic malevolent qi saw their complexions gradually return to a healthy red under the nourishment of the sea spirit pearl's spiritual energy, and their injuries were rapidly healing.