First level of Nascent Soul Realm

Inside the Cold Jade Palace, only leftovers remained.

That Five-Colored Spirit Chicken was eventually reduced to a pile of bones.

Yun Yuzhen elegantly wiped the corners of her mouth. Although she had been eating ravenously just a moment ago, now that she had put down the food, she was once again the high and mighty Peak Master of Purple Bamboo Peak.

Except for that stunningly beautiful face, which was slightly flushed from being full and satisfied.

And those Phoenix eyes, which carried a hint of blurriness and laziness.

"Full?"

Su Ye's voice rang out at the right time, carrying a heart-trembling smile.

Yun Yuzhen's body stiffened slightly.

An intuition called "danger" sent frantic warnings through her mind.

"Full... I'm full."

She subconsciously wanted to retreat, only to find the cold wall behind her.

"Since Revered Master is full, then it's time for us to get down to business."

Su Ye leaned in, one hand propped against the wall beside Yun Yuzhen's ear, completely confining her within his embrace.

A unique masculine scent, mixed with a faint aroma of Ambergris, wafted over her.

Yun Yuzhen's breath hitched, her heart beating like a drum.

"What... what business?"

Her eyes were panicked, not daring to look directly into Su Ye's eyes, which seemed capable of swallowing everything.

"This Seat is tired and wishes to rest..."

"Then that's perfect."

A wicked arc curled at the corner of Su Ye's mouth as his fingertips gently lifted a strand of Yun Yuzhen's black hair, twining it around his finger.

"Revered Master has just consumed a large amount of spiritual food, and the Qi and blood in your body are surging."

"If it isn't guided in time, it might trigger the remaining Cold Poison in your body."

"As the Senior Brother of Purple Bamboo Peak, how could this Disciple stand by and watch Revered Master suffer?"

Excuses!

All excuses!

Yun Yuzhen shouted in shame and anger in her heart.

This Rebellious Disciple clearly wanted to... "Su Ye, you are being insolent!"

Yun Yuzhen gritted her teeth, trying to exert her authority as a Revered Master.

"This Seat is your Revered Master, you... mmm..."

The rest of her words were all stuffed back into her throat.

Su Ye didn't give her any more chances to argue.

Overbearing, yet not lacking in tenderness.

The Grand Yin True Scripture and the Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art were fundamentally two extreme Cultivation Techniques.

One Yin and one Yang, one cold and one hot.

At this moment, on this cold jade bed, they seemed to have found a marvelous point of convergence.

Yun Yuzhen's hands, which had originally wanted to push Su Ye away, gradually became weak.

Eventually, they could only rest softly on his shoulders.

Like a drowning person grasping at the only piece of driftwood... at this moment, time seemed to have lost its meaning.

The temperature inside the Cold Jade Palace rose steadily.

The ten-thousand-year cold Qi that had been lingering in the corners of the palace was actually forced back several yards by the impact of their merging auras.

Su Ye circulated the Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art.

The black hole within his Dantian spun frantically, greedily absorbing the Grand Yin Qi from Yun Yuzhen's body.

That was the purest and most Yin energy in the world.

For someone like him who possessed the Supreme Bone, this was the world's top-tier tonic.

"Mmm..."

Yun Yuzhen let out a suppressed soft groan.

She could feel that the Cold Poison in her body, which had caused her agonizing pain, was being drawn out bit by bit by Su Ye.

In its place was a warm flow of heat.

This feeling was too comfortable.

So comfortable that she almost forgot her shame, forgot the taboo Revered Master-Disciple relationship between the two of them.

Even, due to the circulation of the Yin Yang Dragon Phoenix Creation Scripture.

Her Divine Soul felt as if it were flying above the clouds.

[Ding! Detected that the target of interest 'Yun Yuzhen' is extremely pleased in body and mind.]

[Favorability +2]

[Current Favorability: 87 (Deeply Rooted Affection)]

Su Ye listened to the notification sound in his mind, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

It wasn't enough.

This level wasn't enough to let him break through that shackle.

He needed more!

"Revered Master, focus."

Su Ye's deep voice rang in Yun Yuzhen's ear, carrying a hint of huskiness.

"Circulate the Grand Yin True Scripture and cooperate with me."

Yun Yuzhen was already dazed at this point and subconsciously did as she was told upon hearing his words.

Boom!

As she actively circulated the technique, the auras of the two instantly merged into one.

A massive, terrifying amount of energy exploded within their bodies.

That was the resonance between the Taiyin Sacred Body and the Supreme Bone!

Su Ye only felt a bone-chilling yet incomparably pure spiritual energy pouring into his body like a river flowing backwards.

Golden Core Eighth Heaven!

Golden Core Ninth Heaven!

Golden Core Tenth Heaven!

The originally indestructible Realm barrier was easily broken through at this moment, like it was made of paper.

Su Ye's aura was skyrocketing frantically.

But he didn't stop.

Because he felt that the energy was still surging in continuously.

That was the Origin gift from a Great Power of Tribulation Crossing Realm!

"Not enough..."

Su Ye roared in his heart.

The Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art was circulated to its limit.

In the Void Realm behind him, a huge black vortex faintly emerged, as if it wanted to swallow all things in heaven and earth.

At the same time, the Supreme Bone in his chest was also glowing.

Brilliant golden light shone through his clothes, illuminating the entire Cold Jade Palace.

Holy, yet demonic.

Yun Yuzhen, who was pressed beneath him, also sensed something was wrong at this moment.

She opened her blurry eyes and looked at the man with the terrifying aura before her.

A flash of shock appeared in her eyes.

"Is this... the revival of the Supreme Bone?"

"This Rebellious Disciple actually wants to take this opportunity to directly shatter his core and form a Nascent Soul?!"

Madman!

Simply a madman!

Going directly from the Golden Core Realm to the Nascent Soul Realm—there was a chasm-like distance between them.

Ordinary Cultivators, even peerless prodigies, would have to go into seclusion for several years and make complete preparations before daring to attempt to charge into the Nascent Soul stage.

But Su Ye actually dared to use this momentum to break through directly during Dual Cultivation!

A slight mistake would lead to his body exploding and his death, and even she would suffer a backlash!

"Su Ye! Stop quickly!"

Yun Yuzhen shouted in panic, wanting to push him away.

"Trust me."

Su Ye only said three short words.

His gaze was incomparably firm, carrying an overbearing aura that looked down on the world.

"Revered Master's Grand Yin Qi is the best nourishment to help me form my Nascent Soul!"

After saying that.

He suddenly increased the intensity of the absorption.

Rumble—

Right at that moment.

The sky outside suddenly changed color.

Above Purple Bamboo Peak, which had been clear for thousands of miles, dark clouds instantly gathered.

Thick leaden clouds hung low, as if they were about to crush the entire mountain peak.

Within the cloud layer, purple lightning snaked through, letting out heart-palpitating rumbles.

That was... a Heavenly Tribulation!

And it wasn't an ordinary Heavenly Tribulation.

It was the "Nine-Nine Nascent Soul Lightning Tribulation" that only appeared when a peerless Prodigy was born!

Within the Taichu Holy Land.

Countless powerful Divine Thoughts instantly swept towards Purple Bamboo Peak.

"What's going on? Someone is Undergoing Tribulation on Purple Bamboo Peak?"

"This aura... is a Nascent Soul Tribulation? No, why is the pressure so terrifying? It's comparable to a Soul Transformation Tribulation!"

"Could it be that crazy woman Yun Yuzhen has broken through again?"

"No, it's not Yun Yuzhen. This aura is very young... it's the Senior Brother of Purple Bamboo Peak, Su Ye!"

In the main peak's great hall.

The Holy Lord Holy Master, dressed in a gold and red Phoenix robe, suddenly stood up.

Her majestic Phoenix eyes pierced through the Void Realm, looking towards the direction of Purple Bamboo Peak, her eyes full of surprise.

"This kid... is actually going to shatter his core and form a Nascent Soul so soon?"

"And he's even using Yuzhen's Grand Yin Qi..."

A playful smile curled at the corner of Holy Master's mouth.

"It seems this pair of Revered Master and Disciple truly have 'deeply rooted affection'."

...Inside the Cold Jade Palace.

Sensing the world-destroying aura of the Lightning Tribulation outside, Yun Yuzhen's face instantly turned pale.

"Nine-Nine Tribulation..."

"Su Ye, you madman! You'll die!"

Ignoring her internal weakness, she struggled to get up, wanting to activate the Cold Jade Palace's defensive grand array to block this terrifying Lightning Tribulation for Su Ye.

Even if it would exhaust her only remaining Origin.

Even if it would cause her cultivation to drop.

She couldn't watch this Rebellious Disciple die before her eyes!

However.

A warm, large hand pressed down on her fragrant shoulder.

Su Ye slowly stood up.

His bare upper body had well-defined muscle lines and radiated a jade-like luster.

The Supreme Bone on his chest was glowing even more brightly with golden light, like a small sun.

He lowered his head and gave Yun Yuzhen a light kiss on her smooth forehead.

The movement was gentle, yet it carried an unquestionable confidence.

"Rest well, Revered Master."

"It's just a mere Lightning Tribulation. This Disciple will be right back."

After saying that.

With a casual wave of his hand, a white robe draped over his body.

His whole person turned into a streak of light, breaking through the ceiling of the Cold Jade Palace and heading straight into the clouds!

"Su Ye—!"

Looking at that resolute back, Yun Yuzhen's eyes instantly turned red.

This Rebellious Disciple.

He was clearly so bad and loved to bully people so much.

But why... at a time like this, did he make her feel so at ease?

...At the top of Purple Bamboo Peak.

The wild wind howled, and the thunderclouds rolled.

Su Ye stood in the air, his long hair dancing wildly and his sleeves fluttering.

He looked up at the terrifying thunderclouds above that were brewing a world-ending strike.

Not only was there no trace of fear on his face.

Instead, a wild and arrogant smile appeared.

"A Nascent Soul Lightning Tribulation?"

"Perfect, my Supreme Bone hasn't fed for a long time either."

Boom—!

The first bolt of the Lightning Tribulation finally descended.

A purple lightning bolt as thick as a bucket, carrying the will to destroy everything, struck down fiercely.

The Void Realm trembled under this strike, and tiny cracks opened up.

Su Ye neither dodged nor avoided it.

He suddenly opened his arms, and the black hole in his Dantian instantly expanded outside his body.

"Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art, swallow it for me!"

Since it was a Demonic Technique, it had to have the overbearing nature of a demon!

All things can be swallowed, even the Heavenly Tribulation is nourishment!

Roar—!

A roar like that of an ancient giant beast seemed to come from within his body.

That lightning bolt, which was enough to kill an ordinary Early Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, was actually forcibly sucked into that black hole!

Sizzle, sizzle... the violent power of lightning raged within Su Ye's body.

Bloodstains cracked open on the surface of his skin, but they healed in an instant.

The Yin Yang Dragon Phoenix Creation Scripture circulated frantically, converting these lightning powers into the purest vitality.

Tempering the Physical Body!

Washing the Divine Soul!

"Refreshing!"

Su Ye roared towards the sky.

This thrill of hovering on the edge of life and death made every cell in his body cheer.

"Come again!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As if enraged by Su Ye's provocation.

The tribulation clouds rolled even more violently.

Three consecutive bolts of lightning struck down in a triangular formation, their power several times greater than before!

The entire Purple Bamboo Peak was shaking.

The Spirit Beasts on the back mountain were so scared that they shivered and buried their heads in the ground.

Even Lin Qianxue, who was waiting in the Tingxue Courtyard, pushed open the window and looked at the figure in the sky with a worried expression.

"Senior Brother..."

Inside the Cold Jade Palace.

Yun Yuzhen, wrapped in a brocade quilt, stood barefoot beneath the shattered ceiling.

She stared fixedly at Su Ye in the sky, her fingernails sinking deep into her palms.

"You must hold on..."

"If you die, This Seat... This Seat will really feed you to the Spirit Beasts!"

Although her words were still harsh.

That single tear sliding down her cheek betrayed her heart at this moment... The Lightning Tribulation lasted for a full half-hour.

From the initial purple lightning to the final Black Baleful Yin Lightning.

A total of eighty-one Heavenly Tribulations!

Su Ye was covered in blood, and his white robe was already in tatters.

But the aura on his body grew stronger and stronger.

Within the Dantian Qi Sea.

That originally golden Golden Core was now covered in cracks.

And inside the Golden Core.

A tiny infant, looking exactly like Su Ye, was being nurtured.

That was the Nascent Soul!

The Foundation of the Great Dao!

"The last one."

Su Ye looked at a lightning dragon condensing in the sky.

That was the final strike of the Heavenly Tribulation, and also the strongest strike.

If he couldn't survive it, his body would perish and his Dao would vanish.

If he survived it, from then on, the sea would be wide for the fish to leap!

"Come!"

Brilliant divine light erupted in Su Ye's eyes.

He no longer defended passively.

Instead, he took the initiative to attack!

His figure was like lightning as he actually charged directly towards that lightning dragon!

His hand seals changed, and the Supreme Bone's divine light flared, condensing a towering phantom behind him.

"Hand of the Heavens!"

Su Ye roared.

That phantom reached out a massive hand that covered the sky and the sun, grabbing that roaring lightning dragon.

And squeezed it hard!

Bang—!

A deafening explosion resounded through heaven and earth.

Lightning light scattered across the sky like brilliant fireworks.

And in the center of those fireworks.

A figure stood proudly.

Crack.

A crisp sound rang out inside his body.

The Golden Core shattered.

The Nascent Soul was born!

A powerful pressure belonging to the Nascent Soul Realm instantly swept across the entire Purple Bamboo Peak.

Su Ye slowly opened his eyes.

Stars seemed to be flickering and fading in his eyes.

He had succeeded.

Not only did he successfully shatter his core and form a Nascent Soul.

But under the baptism of the Lightning Tribulation, he had tempered his Physical Body to the extreme.

Now, even without using spiritual energy, he could shatter a mountain peak with a single punch using just his physical strength!

"First Heaven of the Nascent Soul Realm..."

Su Ye clenched his fist, feeling the power within him as vast as the sea.

But he didn't rush to celebrate.

Instead, he immediately turned his head to look at the Cold Jade Palace below.

There, a pair of worried eyes were watching him.

Su Ye's figure flashed, instantly disappearing from where he stood.

The next moment.

He had already appeared inside the Cold Jade Palace, standing in front of Yun Yuzhen.

His tattered clothes had been replaced, and he was once again wearing a clean white robe.

He was still that gentle and jade-like Senior Brother.

"I have fortunately not failed my mission."

Looking at Yun Yuzhen with tears in her eyes, Su Ye smiled lightly and reached out to wipe away her tear marks.

"Revered Master, were you worried about this Disciple?"

Yun Yuzhen turned her head away, sniffled, and forcibly suppressed the throbbing in her heart.

"Who... who was worried about you?"

"This Seat was afraid that if you died, there would be no one to roast chicken for This Seat."

Stubborn as a dead duck.

Su Ye didn't expose her either.

He just took a step forward and once again pulled this duplicitous Revered Master into his embrace.

Feeling the slightly trembling, delicate body of the beauty in his arms.

Su Ye leaned close to her ear and said softly:

"Since the Lightning Tribulation has passed and Revered Master has rested enough."

"Then... should we continue what we didn't finish just now?"

Yun Yuzhen's eyes instantly widened.

"You... you just finished Undergoing Tribulation!"

"Aren't you tired?!"

This guy is just a beast!

Su Ye let out a low laugh, picked her up by the waist, and walked towards the slightly messy cold jade bed.

"Having just broken through, my energy is a bit abundant."

"I just happen to need Revered Master's Taiyin Sacred Body to help this Disciple properly 'consolidate' my cultivation."

"Su Ye! You... mmm..."