157: They achieved a happy ending together.

Time flies, and a year passed in the blink of an eye.

During this year, Cao Bu's cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds, reaching the Peak World King Realm.

Not only that.

One Sword Separates Worlds, Traceless Sword Evasion, and Cloud Dispelling Palm had all been cultivated to the Perfection Realm.

The Primordial Indestructible Scripture also successfully broke through to the tenth level, making his Physical Body strength comparable to a World Venerable.

Unfortunately, the rare Materials required for cultivation had been exhausted; to continue breaking through Realms, he had to find new Materials.

During this year, Su Li and Leng Yue's cultivation simultaneously reached Quasi-Emperor Peak.

They were currently preparing to break through to Great Emperor.

If things went well, they might vindicate their Dao and become Emperors before Luo Qingcheng emerged from seclusion.

Cao Bu's other women, especially those who had fused with a Physique Origin, saw their cultivation progress even more rapidly, closely following in his footsteps.

It was worth mentioning that over the past year, the Seven Great Elders' inheritance degrees had each increased by 1%, totaling a 7% increase.

As for that final, crucial 1%, it would be almost impossible to obtain without using some extraordinary means.

Additionally, Gu Yin's inheritance degree also increased by 1%, now reaching 4%; she was only 1% away from being one hundred percent loyal to him.

With the publicly stated support of Leng Yue and Su Li, his status within the Gu Clan was steadily rising.

To have such influence was partly due to his dual identity as both a Son-in-law and an Adopted Son.

On the other hand, it was inseparable from his tangible actions within the clan over the past year, which the clansmen saw and took to heart.

Now, only about seven days remained before the Heavenly Pride Battle officially began.

"Linglong!"

Cao Bu suppressed the surging excitement in his heart and called out.

The next moment, Ye Linglong's figure appeared before him.

"What's wrong?"

Cao Bu gazed at her, his eyes filled with tenderness.

To be honest, in his heart, Linglong was the most pure and clean woman.

From her youth until now, she had never had any other male friends; her eyes and heart held only him.

Now, it was time to harvest this fruit he had carefully protected for many years.

Moreover, Ye Linglong had already reached Realm Emperor Peak; if they could become Dao Companions tonight, it would be of great benefit to both of their cultivation.

Ye Linglong keenly sensed the change in Cao Bu's gaze, and her cheeks instantly flushed crimson as her heart skipped a beat.

She lowered her eyes somewhat flusteredly and stammered, "You... you don't mean you want to...?"

Cao Bu met her gaze and slowly nodded. "First bathe, then the Bridal Chamber."

The tips of Ye Linglong's ears instantly turned crimson.

She nodded gently, her voice as faint as a mosquito's, "Okay."

In the bath, the steam was dense, and a mist condensed from Spiritual Qi swirled around.

Under the illumination of several Spirit Lamps, the water's surface shimmered.

The two of them immersed themselves in the warm pool water, looking at each other through the hazy mist, silent for a moment.

Ye Linglong's long black hair spread out in the water, and a few wet strands clung to her flushed cheeks, adding a touch of soft beauty.

She slightly lowered her eyelashes, not daring to look directly at Cao Bu's overly burning gaze, her heart beating like a drum.

Cao Bu reached out and gently grasped her wrist.

His fingertips carried a warm sensation, slowly moving up her slender arm until they finally cupped her cheeks.

"Linglong," he whispered her name, his voice a few degrees deeper than usual. "Look at me."

Ye Linglong looked up as told, meeting his deep eyes.

The surging emotions within them made her heart tremble, yet they also brought a strange sense of peace.

She gently closed her eyes, feeling his breath gradually drawing closer.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes again, and Cao Bu asked, "What's wrong?"

Ye Linglong said with a bit of timidity, "Cao Bu, be gentle, I'm afraid of the pain."

Cao Bu nodded and smiled warmly. "Don't worry, just leave everything to me."

Ye Linglong slowly nodded and closed her eyes once more.

Cao Bu looked at the delicate, enticing lips before him, about to kiss them.

But Ye Linglong opened her eyes again, and Cao Bu said helplessly, "My little ancestor, what is it now?"

Her cheeks were flushed as she whispered, "You... you can only use one percent of the strength you used when dealing with Su Li."

Cao Bu chuckled and comforted her softly, "Rest assured, I know what I'm doing; I won't make you uncomfortable."

Ye Linglong nodded and closed her eyes once more, her breathing becoming increasingly hurried.

Cao Bu's Adam's apple bobbed; he could hardly restrain himself.

This girl probably didn't know that she was more tempting now than ever.

Just as he was about to kiss her, Ye Linglong opened her eyes yet again.

Cao Bu's movements paused, and he looked at her helplessly. "What is it now?"

Ye Linglong, knowing she was spoiling the mood, hurriedly said, "How about... you use one-thousandth of the strength you used when dealing with Su Li."

Cao Bu nodded. "Alright, whatever you say."

Only then did Ye Linglong feel at ease and closed her eyes again.

Just when Cao Bu thought it was finally fine, Ye Linglong opened her eyes once more.

After repeating this a dozen or so times...

The two of them finally got on the right track.

A surge of pure spiritual power circulated around them.

Cao Bu could clearly feel the barrier of his Peak World King cultivation beginning to loosen.

He activated the Primal Yin-Yang Art, guiding the two streams of spiritual power to circulate repeatedly through their Meridians.

Ye Linglong's spiritual power was gentle yet resilient, like flowing moonlight, perfectly merging with his own fierce and domineering energy.

The pool water moved without any wind, creating subtle ripples.

Ye Linglong's originally tense body gradually relaxed; she leaned into Cao Bu's embrace, feeling the surge of spiritual power within her.

Under the impact of this combined force, the Realm Emperor Peak Bottleneck quietly developed cracks.

After an unknown amount of time, the aura around Cao Bu suddenly surged, and a powerful energy fluctuation spread out with him as the center, causing the water's surface to ripple incessantly.

Realm Emperor Realm, achieved!

This momentum did not stop until it barely stabilized at Realm Emperor Third Level.

Almost simultaneously, a slight hum resonated from within Ye Linglong, as if some sort of shackle had been broken.

Her aura became increasingly deep and vast as her radiance turned inward; she had actually broken through the Realm Emperor Realm barrier and stepped into the World Venerable Realm, only slowly stopping at the Second Level.

The circulation of spiritual power gradually subsided, and the two remained in an embrace.

Cao Bu looked down at the woman in his arms, whose features had become even more gentle and moving, his thumb gently brushing across her increasingly radiant cheek.

Ye Linglong buried her burning face in the crook of his neck, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

The water reflected their leaning figures, the Spirit Lamps were soft, and the room was filled with silence, with only the blending of their auras after the Breakthrough telling of the Perfection of this cultivation session.

"System, open my attribute panel."

[Host: Cao Bu]

[System: villain inheritance lottery system]

[Inheritance Target: son of destiny Gu Qingtian]

[Inheritance Degree: 57%]

[Lottery Chances: 11]

[Cultivation: Realm Emperor Third Level]

[Divine Ability: Virtual-Real Yin-Yang Boundary, Great Desolation Annihilation Fist]

[Dharma Idol: Seven Hundred Zhang]

[Physique: Primal Yin-Yang Demonic Body]

[Cultivation Technique: Primal Yin-Yang Scripture, Thousand Illusions Formless Art, Primordial Indestructible Scripture]

[Weapon: Taiyi Sword, yin yang emperor armor, Time Wheel Emperor Palace, yin yang emperor stele, wushi bell]

[Martial Skill: One Sword Separates Worlds, Cloud Dispelling Palm]

[Movement Technique: Traceless Sword Evasion]

[Life and Death Demon Seed: Planted — Su Li, Ye Linglong, Gu Chuyan, Yan Ruyu, Yunshang, Leng Yue]

[System Space: illusory sound limitless token, three drunken deep slumber brew, other shore floating life powder, yin-yang emperor venerable pill, Unblemished Heavenly Water Physique Origin, various Spirit Crystals and Spirit Stones...]