Tongtian Peak is a uniquely blessed place, where wisps of spiritual energy linger in the air.

While meditating and regulating her breathing, Xiang Wan clearly saw countless points of light penetrating her skin and gradually flowing into the spiritual energy circulation within her body. This energy repaired the damage to her body cells caused by the depletion of spiritual energy and flowed into her nascent soul.

The golden light in the Nascent Soul's eyes dimmed because the immortal energy had been consumed.

Its entire body was pure white, surrounded by wisps of cold and spiritual energy, as well as some unknown substances mixed in.

“Excessive consumption of the spiritual energy stored in the Nascent Soul will cause it to weaken in the short term, but it is not without its benefits. At least, one can clearly feel the barrier to advancement. This would definitely not have been possible before.” Xiang Wan thought to herself as she pondered.

She had never encountered the advancement methods described in the jade slip before. This was the first time she had clearly felt the obstacles to the next stage, and she didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.

Unable to figure it out, Xiang Wan gave up and focused on absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy in hopes of recovering her condition in a short time.

Several days later, in a deserted and quiet place, the air suddenly trembled, and then a huge force spread from a point to the surface, then surged in all directions like waves, crushing countless plants and trees before remaining unchanged.

Many birds and beasts that lived not far from here could not withstand the oppressive force and fled in panic.

Birds filled the sky, blotting out the sun, and beasts in the forest fled in panic. A stampede of animals, a cacophony of cries, the ground trembled, the sky darkened, and countless creatures hidden in the shadows stirred with restless energy.

"The divine miracle is beginning to appear, and the pressure seems even greater than before." Bai Xuan stood suspended in mid-air, looking down at the scene below. He calculated with his fingers, and his eyebrows gradually furrowed. "Strange, I can't figure it out."

"Immortal Bai Xuan!" A ripple appeared in the air, and Yuehua's figure appeared, her robes fluttering, and a faint floral fragrance lingered around her.

"Have you been acting strangely lately, Hua Xishan?" Bai Xuan's eyebrows twitched when he saw her, and he stopped what he was doing.

Why do you say that?

“A few days ago, Ziyi sent a message saying that something underground seemed to be causing some trouble. My disciples and their descendants have made a slight mistake in their cultivation, which has delayed things until now. In the past, when the divine ruins opened, I could always make a rough calculation in advance, but today I can't figure it out at all. I suspect it is related to the strange activity, so I asked you this question.”

Yuehua frowned slightly and replied, "A small incident did happen; the things left behind by the Zerg were blown up."

Bai Xuan's eyes widened. "You didn't catch anyone?"

Yuehua was somewhat displeased with Bai Xuan's feigned ignorance and said coldly, "The other party is very quick."

"After all these years, what exactly has the Zerg left behind? Shouldn't this old man know a thing or two?" Bai Xuan changed the subject, glancing sideways at Yuehua, as if she had something good that she was deliberately hiding from everyone.

"Bai Xuan, I address you as an immortal only because of your age. If you're trying to use that to act superior because of your seniority, I, Yuehua, won't fall for it."

Yuehua's expression turned cold, while Bai Xuan laughed heartily, "In terms of age, you're not much younger than me. We immortals are now down to just the three of us; we should be united. You just think I look older than I am? If that guy in purple were here, would you still speak like that?"

"You..." Yuehua's eyes blazed with fury, wishing she could smash Bai Xuan into the mud with a single palm strike.

That shameless old man, he always brings this up!

What's wrong with liking beauty? Which cultivator doesn't admire a handsome face? If not, why would cultivators risk their lives for that one in ten thousand chance of advancing to a higher realm?

Seeing Bai Xuan lightly stroking his beard, looking as if he had hit the nail on the head, Yuehua suddenly suppressed her anger and said in a light tone, "If you're so capable, you should become prettier too. Maybe, for the sake of your looks, I'll tell you everything I know."

Bai Xuan paused, and a whisker was ripped off by him.

He was momentarily embarrassed, then looked around and said, "Why isn't the entrance completely secure yet? Let me go take a look."

As soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared into the air.

Yuehua glanced deeply in the direction Bai Xuan had left, then suddenly a thought struck her, and she said to her side, "You've come?"

The air distorted for a moment, and a figure in purple appeared. He nodded to Yuehua and then began to observe the entrance to the ruins of the divine relic.

Yuehua turned her gaze to Ziyi, and seeing that he didn't turn around, she said, "I heard you took on a disciple?"

The woman in purple nodded slightly, her eyes still lingering at the entrance beneath her feet, as if searching for something.

Yuehua took a deep breath. "You once said that you would not accept disciples."

"I've said it before, I want to become a god."

The woman in purple's voice was as cold and aloof as ever.

Yuehua's eyes sparkled, "You've changed."

"Times change, who can remain unchanged?"

Yuehua's breath hitched, her heart churning with turmoil.

Is this still the same aloof, serene woman in purple robes, single-mindedly devoted to the Dao?

"You once said that you wouldn't be bound by any emotions, as it would affect your state of mind..."

“Moonlight!” Zi Yi suddenly turned around, her eyes as calm and undisturbed as ever. “Your heart is in turmoil.”

Is everything in chaos?

Oh!

Her heart had been in turmoil for a long time; had he only just realized it?

From the moment she met him, her heart was no longer solely focused on cultivation!

Every scene she saw reflected his image!

For whom does the heart flutter, and for whom does it linger? Even that old man Bai Xuan could see it, so why couldn't he?

Or perhaps he realized it, but simply chose not to respond.

"Ziyi, I..." Yuehua finally managed to calm her turbulent emotions. Just as she opened her mouth, Ziyi said "Found it" and disappeared before her eyes.

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