158: Divine power, activate! (Long chapter)

Mua~

Moist lips, the intensity of a cupping mark.

At this moment, time within the room seemed to come to a standstill.

Chen Qingxuan slowly raised his small face, his starry eyes looking at the woman before him revealing unconcealable shock, then he covered his cheek where the lip imprint remained.

"Ow~ What are you doing?"

The startled cry was like thunder, instantly spreading throughout the entire Demon Emperor Palace, causing a chaotic flurry among the chickens.

In contrast, Huang Qingxue's pretty face was flushed crimson. Though shy, she steeled herself and said, "As long as you are good to mother from now on... mother will give you more... unexpected rewards!"

"You..."

Chen Qingxuan was so angry he wanted to spew profanities;

However, even though a thousand words gathered at the tip of his tongue, they all seemed useless upon meeting Huang Qingxue's gaze, which held an indescribable meaning.

Fuck!

In the end, Chen Qingxuan didn't utter any nonsense, choosing instead to turn and flee—

He couldn't stay in this place for another second!

Huang Qingxue did not stop him, merely tilting her head and smiling at his retreating, bouncing figure: "Even running away is so cute... and he's actually shy."

"Hmm~~ So this is what it feels like!"

Recalling the taste from moments ago, Huang Qingxue shamefully covered her pink cheeks with her hands;

To be honest, aside from being forcibly kissed by Chen Qingxuan back in the day, she had never had any interaction with any man, let alone intimate contact.

Therefore, that just now... was her first kiss.

It would be a lie to say she wasn't nervous, but it also didn't seem as hard to accept as imagined... instead, it felt somewhat wonderful.

Like kissing a marshmallow.

On the other side.

After returning to the Sleeping Hall, Chen Qingxuan immediately began cultivating the Transformation Secret Technique without pause;

Originally, he had wanted to delay for a while. After all, this thing could only change his appearance, not truly restore his former vigor. With his good sister being so proactive... he was afraid he couldn't hold out and would lose face!

But now it was different.

He would rather exhaust himself under Jiang Susu's pomegranate skirt than die unjustly in Huang Qingxue's gentle embrace.

"Just wait... sooner or later, I'll make you kneel and call me daddy!"

Chen Qingxuan swore inwardly.

Today's humiliation will be repaid a hundredfold!

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, mere seconds felt like a full month had passed.

On this day, a long-awaited voice sounded in Chen Qingxuan's mind—

Ding!

[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully advanced from a Wild God to a Mountain God, automatically unlocking the corresponding Divine Power—Summon Wind and Rain.]

[...]

A torrential surge of information and Divine Power, like an unstoppable white deluge, was forcibly poured into Chen Qingxuan's no longer so tender body.

Hoo—

As a mouthful of turbid air was exhaled, his aura underwent a heaven-shaking, earth-overturning change.

"Summon Wind and Rain?"

Chen Qingxuan slowly clenched his fist, a curve gradually forming at the corner of his mouth.

As the name suggests, this divine skill granted him the Divine Power to Summon Wind and Rain, but it was not the usual means of bringing rain for the common people. While it also had the function of rapidly nourishing Heaven And Earth Treasures, that was not its main purpose;

Its true use... was the mystifying and unpredictable unity of heaven and earth, commanding wind and dispatching moisture!

Hoo—

With a single thought from Chen Qingxuan's Divine Thought, in an instant, his figure abruptly vanished without a trace;

Faintly, it seemed a wisp of divine wind broke through the Barrier, soaring straight up. Its speed was astonishing, so fast that even with focused eyes, it was difficult to lock onto.

Not only was the speed incredibly fast, but his body transformed into wind, leaving no trace. Even the sharpest blade would find it hard to touch his true form.

As is well known, extreme speed requires powerful strength to support it. Chen Qingxuan clearly perceived that after his Divine Rank advanced to Mountain God, the Divine Power filling his body seemed to have become more exuberant;

Even scenes of worship from tens of millions of miles away could be locked onto by his will. With just a thought, the clear, cloudless sky ten thousand miles away could be covered by dark clouds;

And rain, sharp as blades, would pour down, colliding with the earth and mountain bodies, producing terrifying metallic clangs that seemed to ring right beside one's ears.

Its power left terrifying, annihilating marks upon the earth.

As if all things between heaven and earth were no longer worth a glance.

"My fate is mine to command, not heaven's!"

Chen Qingxuan couldn't help but put his hands on his hips and laugh heartily.

After the advancement of his Divine Rank, the incense value he had previously invested could not be said to have been wasted; it was completely worth it!

Now, his past efforts seemed to have yielded returns a hundredfold, a thousandfold.

And this was merely advancing from <Wild God> to <Mountain God>, yet he had already mastered such a Heaven-Defying divine skill. If he were to advance further to <True God>... what kind of Divine Power would that be?

Chen Qingxuan was already looking forward to it.

By then, he might not only return to his Peak, but also have a future broader than ever before... until he became the true—Lord of Ten Thousand Gods!

After familiarizing himself with the Divine Power, Chen Qingxuan flew back to the Demon Emperor Palace, satisfied. "Hmph, finally it's not some divine skill like Golden Spear Unyielding. This is more like it!"

Though he said this, he was actually quite grateful for the Wild God's ability in his heart;

If not for this Divine Power that drove men wild and enchanted women, he wouldn't have been able to harvest so much incense value, nor advance his Divine Rank so quickly.

It must be said, every divine skill seems to have irreplaceable value!

Just as he returned in high spirits, he suddenly caught sight of a graceful figure appearing in the room.

"Huh?"

Seeing who it was, Chen Qingxuan was startled;

But remembering his suddenly increased strength, he told himself not to be afraid... and so, chest puffed out, he strode towards Huang Qingxue.

In contrast, Huang Qingxue gently opened her jade-like hands. "Qingxuan, come give me a hug."

"?"

Chen Qingxuan's mouth twitched violently;

If it were before, he would definitely have chosen to swallow his anger, having no power to retaliate against her... but times had changed.

The next moment, he directly lifted his proud chin. "No, I'm afraid I won't be able to resist making you cry later."

"Hmm?"

Huang Qingxue's lovely face changed upon hearing this;

She didn't react immediately, puffing out her small mouth as she said, "How are you speaking to your mother? I heard the commotion and rushed over worried about your safety... you've disappointed me too much."

"Disappointed? Good, you should be." Chen Qingxuan said righteously, "In the Demon Emperor Palace, besides you... who the hell else could make me feel in danger?"

"Susu!"

Huang Qingxue said dismissively, "You haven't managed to Cultivate the Transformation Secret Technique for so long... Susu couldn't hold back any longer... it was mother who helped persuade her for you."

"..."

Hearing this, a flicker of guilt flashed in Chen Qingxuan's eyes;

Although he had long known that Transformation Secret Technique before, starting to Cultivate it anew made him realize... he wasn't cut out for it.

The Incarnation Method seemed harmless, but its mysteries ran deep, more complex than ordinary Cultivation Techniques, as it was a relatively niche ability.

But it couldn't be said his talent was poor... after all, only a month had passed... and during this month, he had to placate his good sister while also coaxing his little disciple... and at midnight, he had to hide from Huang Qingxue, who always wanted to coax him to sleep.

Do you think it was easy for him?

"Oh, well then, thank you... you can leave now." Chen Qingxuan waved his hand to shoo the guest away, more confident than usual.

Naturally, Huang Qingxue was unwilling. Frowning, she stepped forward. "Qingxuan, mother thought you had become sensible... do you really want to see a strict mother?"

"Are you threatening me?"

"I wouldn't call it a threat." Huang Qingxue thought for a moment, then said meaningfully, "But you could call it discipline... and mother has plenty of strength and methods... and even more confidence in teaching you to become a well-liked child... I just don't want to go that far, afraid of leaving you with childhood trauma... so don't force mother's hand, be good again, okay?"

As long as you admit you were just rude... maybe today, Mother can reward you one more time!

Huang Qingxue pursed her lips, revealing a gentle smile.

A reward?

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingxuan's expression changed;

The next moment, he suddenly put on an adorable smile, 'I was rude just now... I was wrong.'

'That's more like it!'

Huang Qingxue showed a satisfied smile.

And she wasn't tricking Chen Qingxuan. She immediately crouched down, a jade-like hand gently lifting Chen Qingxuan's little face, just like when she had leaned in to give his cheek a fragrant kiss before... Whoosh—

At the critical moment, Chen Qingxuan suddenly jerked his head away.

Bullseye!

'Huh?'

Huang Qingxue was instantly startled, her delicate body trembling as she retreated two steps.

Before she could speak, Chen Qingxuan shed his adorable demeanor, revealing a smug, cunning grin full of successful scheming, and pointed triumphantly at the stunned Huang Qingxue,

'Haha, you fell for it, you old woman... but your little mouth is really sweet!'

Chen Qingxuan placed his hands on his hips and laughed heartily;

The provocation was off the charts!

'You...?'

In contrast, Huang Qingxue looked as if struck by lightning;

At this moment, her pretty face flushed crimson with blood, covering her mouth in shame and indignation, 'What are you doing... Qingxuan... how could you kiss me on the lips?'

'It's not like I haven't done it before!' Chen Qingxuan retorted defiantly, 'If the tiger doesn't show its might, you think I'm a kitten?'

'You...'

'You what, you?'

Chen Qingxuan interrupted again;

Facing Huang Qingxue's look of incredulous shame, he continued to provoke, 'To tell you the truth, this is just an appetizer... In my mind, you have it much worse, but it will become reality sooner or later!'

'You rebellious son!'

Huang Qingxue scolded angrily, her face flushed with shame, unable to bear listening any longer.

A powerful force erupted from within her, intending to capture Chen Qingxuan and teach him a proper lesson.

But Chen Qingxuan gave no chance. In an instant, his figure transformed into an intangible Divine Wind, existing everywhere yet nowhere at the same time.

'Hmm?'

Huang Qingxue froze.

At this moment, not only had Chen Qingxuan before her eyes disappeared, but even his aura seemed undetectable... Even if she tried her utmost to sense a trace;

She still couldn't discern his location at all!

How did he do it?

As a top-tier powerhouse of the Cangyun Continent, she could be said to have heard of or studied almost any bizarre or unfathomable techniques.

But at this moment... she couldn't fathom how Chen Qingxuan had done it.

Even though Chen Qingxuan's current power wasn't enough to defeat her, this method... gave her a sense of helpless powerlessness.

'Qingxuan, I'm really angry now.' Huang Qingxue stamped her foot in shame and anger, threatening, 'You'd better apologize to me now... or Mother won't forgive you.'

'...'

Chen Qingxuan felt like cursing in frustration.

Even at a time like this... still daydreaming?

Therefore, he no longer held back and said bluntly, 'Listen well, you old woman. It won't be long... I'll definitely refine you into a Cauldron... to aid my Cultivation, hehehe~'

After saying this, his figure turned into a swift wind and rushed out of the room.

'You stop right there...'

Huang Qingxue looked around helplessly.

Though she sensed Chen Qingxuan had left the vicinity, she couldn't immediately tell which direction he fled, naturally not knowing where to chase... Meanwhile.

Jiang Susu's room.

A wisp of gentle wind slipped in through the door crack.

'Hmm?'

Jiang Susu noticed something and looked back.

Though she had a strange feeling, she couldn't see any figure. Just as she thought it was an illusion, a familiar figure emerged, carried by the swirling wind.

'Brother?'

Jiang Susu instantly stood up in delight.

Chen Qingxuan smiled and said, 'Well? Did you notice me just now?'

Jiang Susu blinked her long eyelashes, realizing belatedly, 'Brother, how did you do that just now? I thought it was my imagination.'

'Oh?' Chen Qingxuan scratched his head, 'You still sensed it? Seems I need to be more careful in the future.'

'Oh, Brother is so bad~' Jiang Susu walked over, wrapped her arms around Chen Qingxuan's arm, and lightly bit her lip, 'Did you learn this trick... just to deal with Susu?'

'Ahem!'

Chen Qingxuan's body stiffened;

The next moment, he hurriedly offered an apologetic smile, 'This is a life-saving technique I just comprehended. Unfortunately, I can't teach it to you... So, Susu, I saw you Cultivating earlier, you should continue... I'll go let Qian You see it too.'

'Hmm?'

Jiang Susu immediately hugged him tighter, 'You just arrived and you're leaving already?'

Chen Qingxuan explained with a smile, 'Because I lost my strength, you've all been worried I can't protect myself. Now that I have the ability to protect myself... naturally I should go tell Qian You, so she stops worrying about me!'

'Does it have to be so urgent?'

'Urgent? Haha... Brother has time now!'

As he spoke, Chen Qingxuan tried to pull away the arm she was holding.

Jiang Susu said calmly, 'If you pull away again... I might not be able to hold back later.'

'Ahem!' Chen Qingxuan instantly didn't dare move, forcing a smile, 'Susu... what are you doing?'

'What do you think?' Hearing this, Jiang Susu frowned, her willow-leaf brows knitting together with grievance, 'It's been over a month... have you been seeing other women behind my back? Is it Qingxue or Qian You? Surely it can't be Xuan Ling or Xiao Yin, right?'

'Hey, you can't say things like that.' Chen Qingxuan was startled, his body stiffening again, and whispered, 'Don't get agitated, Susu... Give me a little more time... It'll be soon.'

'You always say soon... but tomorrow after tomorrow... how many tomorrows are there?'

'What you say makes sense... but that thing is really hard to learn!'

'I don't care... three days!'

Jiang Susu crossed her arms, stating unyieldingly, 'Three days from now... I won't care whether you've learned it or not... I won't hold back anymore.'

Chen Qingxuan scratched his head... Three days later.

On this day, the sun was bright and the weather clear.

Whoosh—

Chen Qingxuan let out a long sigh of relief, 'Finally got it done.'

Creak!

Just then, Jiang Susu pushed the door open, and a familiar, imposing figure came into view.

Instantly, her originally calm, pretty face... bloomed with indescribable delight.

'Brother?'

Jiang Susu covered her small mouth in surprise, her chest heaving.

Chen Qingxuan showed a relieved smile, 'Although my strength hasn't returned to its Peak, for some reason... I now feel a confident readiness.'

'This is how Brother should be!'

Jiang Susu was almost moved to tears.

As she spoke, she no longer suppressed herself... and directly pounced towards Chen Qingxuan.

Whoosh—

The originally bright, sunny sky instantly became overcast with dark clouds, and a downpour began.

'Brother... this kind of weather is perfect for that sort of thing!' Jiang Susu beamed with joy, completely unaware of the nightmare she was about to experience.

In contrast, Chen Qingxuan merely snapped his fingers—

Divine Power, activate!

Happy New Year~ everyone pick one!