Chapter 265 Ascending Blessings

Chapter 265 Ascending Blessings

"Are we supposed to climb each of these stairs? And how exactly does that gift you mentioned work?" Long Tian's eyes sparkled with curiosity as he asked.

The mysterious woman's smile grew even more confident as she explained, "These stairs were crafted by sacrificing the soul of a heavenly venerable. The process is straightforward. Climb, and let the heavens bestow their blessings upon you."

With a nod of understanding, Long Tian and Alexia leapt onto the first step. Instantly, they were bathed in a radiant white light.

Their auras surged, with Long Tian's becoming so potent that it whipped up a strong gust of wind around him.

Glancing at his hands, Long Tian's grin widened. He could feel a newfound power pulsating within him.

"Talk about leveling up for free; I've ascended to level 7 of the Flowing Qi realm!" he declared with evident satisfaction.

Alexia, on the other hand, felt no change despite her aura spiking. She sighed deeply, lamenting her cursed condition.

"That completes the first step, as I said. Revel in the growth of your cultivation, young man. And as for you, mother-in-law, don't be disheartened. There's a surprise waiting for you," the mysterious woman hinted with a playful smile.

Alexia's eyes widened in surprise, while Long Tian's confusion deepened. "What do you mean by that?" he inquired, his curiosity piqued.

The woman elaborated, "Your mother-in-law is ensnared by a curse that has rendered her cultivation base stagnant, capped at the pinnacle of body tempering. Even her martial spirit lies dormant."

Long Tian turned to Alexia, his eyes filled with shock, seeking confirmation. Alexia nodded with a melancholic expression, "It's true. I've been under this curse for over 20 years."

A soft smile graced her lips as she continued, "But there's no need for concern. I've come to terms with it and am grateful for what life has offered me."

Long Tian responded with a warm smile, deeply admiring Alexia's resilience. "I've always known you're a strong mother, Mrs. Alexia. But the woman's words have left me curious," he said, casting his gaze back to the mysterious woman. "What surprise do you speak of, related to the curse on Mrs. Alexia?"

With a mischievous glint in her eyes, the woman teased, "Where's the fun in revealing it now? Just keep climbing and relish the blessings bestowed upon you by the heavens," she advised.

Long Tian let out a resigned sigh. Catching his slightly disheartened expression, Alexia gently grasped his hand and reassured, "It's alright. I'm just as curious. Let's ascend to the next step."

With renewed determination, they both nodded in agreement, affirming, "Alright."

Hand in hand, they leapt onto the second step.

Their landing was more challenging this time, given the towering height of the stairs, which exceeded 20 meters.

As before, they were immediately bathed in a golden aura, albeit slightly dimmer than before.

"Both of you, close your eyes and allow the heavens to amplify your innate talents. Even the most ordinary can ascend to genius levels. If you were born exceptional, this blessing will make you a force to reckon with," the woman instructed.

Taking her advice to heart, Long Tian and Alexia shut their eyes. Before long, Long Tian sensed an unfamiliar energy coursing through him.

It felt incredibly soothing, causing waves in his spiritual sea. The once vast ocean expanded even further, giving birth to innumerable stars and thousands of galaxies. The towering black pillars that upheld the sky grew even larger, more majestic, and sturdier.

Even the two black dragons soaring above seemed influenced, growing slightly larger with fiercer fangs and talons.

The transformation within Long Tian's spiritual sea persisted, offering an indescribable yet deeply comforting sensation.

After more than ten minutes, Long Tian reopened his eyes. Although his appearance remained unchanged, his internal state had undergone a significant transformation.

With a wide grin, he clenched his right fist and murmured, "I feel as though I can grasp advanced techniques at a mere glance now!"

The mysterious golden aura had undeniably amplified his talents across the board, from cultivation and comprehension to swordsmanship.

Alexia let out another sigh, feeling nothing despite being bathed in the same golden aura. Th.ê most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

"Is this the surprise the woman mentioned? This aura is incredibly powerful," Long Tian murmured, his tone grave.

Such an abnormal level of Reiki was baffling, but perhaps it was the stairway's doing.

The aura surrounding Alexia intensified every passing second. Her form seemed to shimmer and vanish beneath the radiant energy, resembling a Super Saiyan but bathed in green.

The mysterious woman floated behind her, cautioning, "Don't interrupt her. It'll be a painful process, but worth it."

Long Tian remained silent, his gaze unwaveringly fixed on Alexia.

A minute dragged on, and suddenly, Alexia's aura surged even higher, catching Long Tian off guard. His eyes widened in astonishment.

"Did she just break through? Could her curse truly be lifted?" he wondered aloud.

The aura around Alexia continued to amplify, experiencing two more surges. But it didn't stop there; it kept climbing, higher and higher.

The aura surged to 10, 14, 17, 19, and finally 21!

Long Tian was left speechless, witnessing the incredible phenomenon. The surges were emanating from Alexia, and she had broken through three realms at once!

Alexia now radiated an aura stronger than Ju Yin and Lu Dan, slightly beneath Hou Dian's. The overwhelming energy began to settle, gradually receding to reveal Alexia, her face a picture of disbelief, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Long Tian rushed to her side, wrapping her in a comforting embrace. "Congratulations," he whispered with a smile, "It seems your curse has truly been lifted. You've officially reclaimed your status as a strong cultivator."

Alexia's heart swelled with gratitude, her smile returning as she hugged Long Tian, burying her face in his shoulder, too overwhelmed for words.

Time and circumstance seemed to blur around them, as if suspended in a bubble of gratitude and relief, where nothing else mattered but this precious moment they shared.

"Hey, you two, enough with the emotional reunion!" The abrupt voice of the mysterious woman snapped Long Tian and Alexia out of their embrace.

With an exasperated sigh, she continued, "First, you're acting like mother and son, and now like a couple."

Long Tian smirked, "Isn't that your doing? Encouraging us to climb this holy stairway?" he teased playfully.

The woman smirked as she replied, "Indeed, and you should be grateful because your mother-in-law agreed to climb this stairway. If not, you would miss out on a great opportunity. You see, on the fourth step, you not only become immune to all kinds of curses but also to black magic and mantras permanently."

Both Long Tian and Alexia stunned upon hearing this, disbelief written across their faces.

Immunity to curses, mantras, and black magic—it was an incomprehensible ability, yet here they were, bestowed with it for free!

The woman was right; missing this opportunity would have been a monumental loss for him and Alexia.

The woman returned her smile warmly, "It seems your curse didn't hinder your cultivation; rather, it stored all your cultivation achievements within your spiritual sea. And now, I see you've ascended to the first level of the Nascent Soul Realm. Congratulations."

"Thank you," Alexia replied, her smile genuine.

The woman maintained her warm smile, which then transformed into a mischievous grin as she declared, "Now, onto the fifth step; embrace the gift of dual cultivation!"

Long Tian and Alexia exchanged glances, a shared smile blossoming between them.

Grasping her hand, Long Tian asked softly, "Are you ready?"

Alexia's eyes met his, her voice steady, "Yes."

With synchronized determination, they leapt onto the fifth step.