In Diyun Continent, two years have passed since the Penglai Fairy Island incident. Although that shocking disaster was finally averted with the efforts of Xiao Ning and others, the impact it brought was still not so simple.

In the Xiao Mansion in Yongning City, the first ray of sunlight in the morning came through the window and gently sprinkled into the room, reflecting on the figure on the bed. The person on the bed closed his eyes, sitting cross-legged, practicing quietly.

A strong cyclone surrounded his body, like a colorful ribbon floating in the air. As the fluctuations became more and more violent, it was now visible to the naked eye.

After a long time, the person on the bed finally opened his eyes slowly. His eyes were as bright as amber, emitting a unique brilliance. Xiao Ning felt the changes in his body, and an indescribable joy surged in his heart.

"I have finally reached the Tribulation Realm!" he said softly, with a hint of excitement and satisfaction in his voice.

Indeed, after two years of unremitting efforts, coupled with the task rewards given by the system, Xiao Ning finally broke through to the realm of transcending tribulation in just two years. Just the day before, in order to meet the test of the nine-day thunder tribulation, he deliberately went to the seaside and endured the baptism of the nine-day thunder tribulation on the sea level.

Fortunately, he successfully survived this disaster and is now working hard to stabilize his cultivation in order to achieve further improvement.

After taking a deep breath, Xiao Ning retracted all the waves he had emitted, as if he had sealed the surging power back into his body. He slowly stood up, and every movement seemed particularly steady, as if he was as majestic and motionless as a mountain.

With a slight "creak", the slightly quaint door was gently pushed open, and the sunlight shone through the crack of the door onto the ground, forming a narrow strip of light and shadow. Xiao Ning's figure appeared at the door, his steps were steady and powerful, and every step seemed to be carefully considered.

In the middle of the garden, Yourong Rouxue, wearing a red cheongsam, had already stood there gracefully. Her figure was as graceful as a blooming flower, and she looked even more beautiful under the sunlight. Her eyes had been fixed on the door, as if she had been waiting for a very long time.

When Xiao Ning appeared at the door, Rong Rouxue's eyes flashed with tenderness, as if she could feel the changes in Xiao Ning's body. She smiled slightly and said softly:

"Ning'er, you have broken through the tribulation."

"Um."

Xiao Ning nodded in response without hesitation, then he quickly walked to You Rong Rouxue's side and looked into her eyes.

You Rong Rouxue stared at the young man in front of her, and when she saw his slightly serious expression, she couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart. She asked softly:

"What's wrong, Ning'er? You look so serious, is there something..."

"Sister Rouxue, I want to challenge you!"

Before she could finish, Xiao Ning suddenly interrupted her. His voice and tone were very serious and straightforward, as if he had already thought it over carefully. Rong Rouxue was abruptly interrupted, and she couldn't help but be startled, and the confusion on her face became even more intense.

"Challenge me? Ning'er, what's wrong with you? Don't you know that I'm a Mahayana cultivator?"

There was a hint of annoyance in her voice, and she was obviously very surprised by Xiao Ning's words.

You Rong Rouxue looked straight at Xiao Ning, thinking that he was just talking casually and joking. However, when her eyes met Xiao Ning's, she found that his eyes were unusually firm, without the slightest hint of joking.

It was a resolute and unswerving look, like a soldier about to go to the battlefield, ready to charge to the front line without fear.

Rong Rouxue's tone also became serious, and she slowly said: "Are you serious? Ning'er, why? Do you want to challenge me?"

She really couldn't understand why Xiao Ning suddenly made such a request.

Xiao Ning's face remained expressionless. He replied in a low and firm voice, "I want Sister Rouxue to return Sister Xuanya to me."

Rong Rouxue was stunned when she heard this, and then she chuckled. This answer surprised her, but she also felt that it was completely in line with Xiao Ning's character. She shook her head helplessly, looked up at the sky, and said slowly:

"Ning'er, if there is Rong Xuanya, there is Rong Rouxue, and if there is Rong Rouxue, there is Rong Xuanya. Don't you understand this? We are the same person."

"No, Sister Xuan Ya is definitely not you, Sister Rouxue. She is an independent individual with her own joys, sorrows, anger and happiness. She is a living person with flesh and blood! So Sister Rouxue wants to challenge you and defeat you. If I can really do this, then, can you please let Sister Xuan Ya out?"

Xiao Ning's voice was slightly choked, as if he was begging, as he spoke to Yourong Rouxue.

You Rong Rouxue looked up at the blue sky. The rising sun was like a bright pearl, emitting dazzling light, so bright that she could hardly open her eyes. She remained silent, and her beautiful face seemed to be frozen, without any expression.

Time passed minute by minute, and finally, after a long silence, Yourong Rouxue finally spoke.

"Okay, I accept your challenge."

Her voice was calm and firm, without the slightest hesitation.

Hearing this, a happy smile immediately appeared on Xiao Ning's face. However, just as he was about to speak, Rong Rouxue suddenly changed the subject.

Her eyes became extremely cold, like an iceberg on the cold sea, beautiful and deep, making people shudder.

"But if you lose, I will take you to the upper realm. You will never be able to leave my side. No matter what happens, you and I will be bound together forever. Even so, are you still willing to challenge me?"