Chapter 189 - Arc 12: Ruyi Xianzhuang | Chapter 189: Breakthrough

Chapter 189 - Arc 12: Ruyi Xianzhuang | Chapter 189: Breakthrough

Translator: Lynn

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In the following moment, Xu Ziqing’s mood instantly plummeted, and he made sure not to display even the slightest fluctuation.

Thankfully, the two individuals were also emotionally engaged, and their cultivation levels were not at their peak. Hence, they didn’t notice the change immediately, and once their emotions stabilized, they failed to perceive it.

Mu Wuxin and Lang Tianqi engaged in another conversation, marked by deep affection.

Ever since Lang Tianqi discovered that Mu Ronghua was his child, he felt a mix of surprise and joy. Inquiring repeatedly about his child’s growth, Mu Wuxin finally revealed a hint of feminine tenderness. The faces of the two masters, known to Xu Ziqing before, were actually quite different.

After a brief moment, Mu Wuxin’s avatar couldn’t linger for long. Though Lang Tianqi was reluctant to let her go, he knew it wasn’t the right time for a prolonged stay, bidding her farewell.

Just before Mu Wuxin left, she spoke again: “Yu Nongqing possesses such power, her plan can’t be that simple. Be cautious not to be ensnared by her.” Mu Wuxin acknowledged this and added a warning: “Yu Nongqing has deep emotions, so you mustn’t be careless in dealing with her.”

Afterward, they finally parted ways.

Once the two departed, Xu Ziqing let out a sigh of relief and gradually regained his senses.

However, he still didn’t dare to depart from the giant tree, fearing the return of the two. If he were discovered, having overheard such secrets, he might face dire consequences. He still had a long journey to immortality, and now that he realized his love for his senior brother was filled with determination and warmth, he was absolutely unwilling to perish halfway like this!

Yet, Xu Ziqing could never have anticipated that his dantian would act up at this very moment! Having cultivated to the pinnacle of the late stage of foundation establishment, ninety-nine percent of the true essence in his dantian had actually transformed into essence liquid. A mere step further, with the last transformation of true essence, he could immediately break through.

At this moment, the ninety-nine percent of primordial liquid surged together, pulsating ceaselessly, as if it was about to impact the limbs and bones.

The meridians in his entire body also experienced a sensation of swelling and pain, as if they were continuously expanding to accommodate the galloping primordial liquid!

Every time those droplets of primordial liquid surged, reaching their peak, a bit of true essence would splash, transforming into primal liquid and merging with the rest of the primordial liquid, perpetuating this cycle. The transformations in true essence gradually flowed on, drop by drop.

Xu Ziqing knew he still had sufficient real energy in his body at this time, so it wouldn’t cause any drastic changes. However, if it wasn’t enough, he would need to absorb a significant amount of spiritual energy from the outside world to facilitate the transformation! Yet, he was currently within this giant tree, unsure of where those two unparalleled powerhouses had gone. How could he dare to meditate and break through right here!

After taking a deep breath, Xu Ziqing clenched his fist tightly, suppressing his true energy!

A violent collision in his dantian sent ripples through all the meridians in his body. In an instant, a searing pain surged through his entire body, causing him to clench his teeth involuntarily and his forehead throbbed in agony.

If he couldn’t endure it, he had to endure it!

Intense pain surged relentlessly, and Xu Ziqing tenaciously resisted the harm to his body caused by suppressing the breakthrough, ensuring not even a sliver of breath escaped, let alone allowing external spiritual energy to interfere. It was impossible to gauge how long he endured, Xu Ziqing nearly counted the moments of suffering. Finally, after enduring for more than an hour without perceiving any external changes, he mustered the strength to mobilize his true energy, utilizing his utmost abilities to swiftly flee towards the guest house! Follow the latest novels on no/velbin(.)com

Navigating through countless trees, Xu Ziqing had a single goal in mind.

Xu Ziqing knew the danger of the situation but felt powerless to do anything.

At this moment, Yun Lie took action.

While Yun Lie didn’t comprehend why Xu Ziqing had returned in such disarray, he refrained from probing further. Since he noticed that Xu Ziqing’s condition was unusual, he naturally needed to address it. Raising his hand slightly, his five fingers swiftly changed, forming several hand seals. Then, with a flick of his finger, five black lights emerged from his sleeves, swiftly moving in various directions, landing on the ground, and encircling Xu Ziqing at the center.

If Xu Ziqing were to open his eyes, he would witness that the black lights were, in fact, five exceedingly small black flags. Presently, they formed a formation beside him—the spirit gathering formation.

The moment the formation materialized, the surrounding aura surged even more vigorously!

Countless auras seemed to be drawn by invisible colossal hands, transforming into torrents of aura dragons. They were rapidly pulled in by the spirit-gathering array, swirling in the air, and then penetrating the spiritual aperture at the crown of Xu Ziqing’s head, proceeding into his body along the spiritual meridians.

Beneath the ground, numerous auras were also lured by the spirit-gathering array, drawing power from the nearby spiritual veins and surging out frenetically!

With increasing spiritual energy gathering, not only did it rapidly mend Xu Ziqing’s meridians and the concealed injuries in his flesh and blood, but it also swiftly filled his dantian. When the primordial liquid boiled, the true essence condensed promptly.

Ten drops, twenty drops, thirty drops... The primordial liquid increased in quantity, but the energy in the dantian was methodically arranged and no longer frenzied or agitated. Suddenly, the essence liquid in the dantian contracted! The final burst of true energy was suddenly compressed—*Crack!*

It was akin to thunder roaring in the depths of the sea of consciousness, a resounding explosion.

Subsequently, the primordial liquid boiled for the last time, absorbing the final drop of condensed primal liquid, and finally settled down!

At this moment, the peril had been averted.

Xu Ziqing had once again broken through!

He had now achieved the cultivation level of the Golden Core Formation stage!

Xu Ziqing, upon opening his eyes, released a long exhalation, expelling the lingering impurities from his body, a process initiated when he ascended to the Golden Core Formation stage.

Yun Lie sat in a meditative posture not far ahead, diligently safeguarding his spiritual practice.

A flush of color tinged Xu Ziqing’s cheeks as he recollected how his senior brother had caught him and seated him cross-legged before he entered meditation. Memories of the incident in the Heavenly Demon Cave resurfaced—his accidental consumption of stimulating animal meat had awakened desires, necessitating an outlet to preserve his body. On that day, his weakened legs led to his senior brother’s intervention.

Reflecting on it now, he felt a warm flush of embarrassment, recalling the incident where he had lost his composure before his senior brother. It had been a moment of vulnerability, a departure from his usual composed demeanor. Though then it was mere internal embarrassment, reminiscing about it now carried a hint of sweetness. Presently, the shyness stemmed from the closeness he shared with his senior brother.

As Xu Ziqing’s mind wandered, his fair complexion took on a rosy hue that gradually intensified until it suffused his entire being. Lost in thought, he wore a slight, contented smile on his lips. He experienced a blend of happiness and a touch of bashfulness, emotions and musings intertwining in a unique way.

Meanwhile, Yun Lie noticed Xu Ziqing’s visage gradually returning to its usual state, signifying his successful breakthrough. Consequently, he extended his hand to deactivate the Spirit Gathering Formation. However, he also observed an unusual expression on Xu Ziqing’s countenance, something he hadn’t witnessed before. Despite his deep understanding of this junior disciple, he found it challenging to discern the thoughts occupying his mind.

After a moment of contemplation, Yun Lie gently called out, “Ziqing.”

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