Just as Dongfang Jinyao left, a thick black mist suddenly surged out from the ring, and You Yueying reappeared "at the opportune moment".
She hovered beside Qin Luo, surrounded by eerie black mist, like a ghost from the underworld. Every move she made was silent, yet she exuded a chilling sense of oppression.
"Now you finally understand the importance of strength, don't you?" You Yueying's cold and arrogant voice broke the silence easily.
“If I hadn’t been here today, look at that woman, she would have done everything she could to make things difficult for you. She’s just a maid, yet she’s managed to hold you back like this.”
These sharp words echoed in the quiet open space, and also resonated in Qin Luo's ears.
At this moment, the deep, dark look in Qin Luo's eyes grew even more intense, concealing a myriad of thoughts and a surging sense of resentment.
After leaving Lingyuan Sect, the harsh reality struck him, making him realize his own insignificance.
Recalling his desperate escape from the Netherworld Continent to the helpless compromises he had to make in the face of difficulties, these events constantly pounded against his heart.
This caused his hands to clench tightly without him realizing it, the veins on the back of his hands bulging out from the excessive force, and his knuckles turning a sickly pale white.
He slowly raised his head and looked into the distance.
He may have once harbored a sliver of wishful thinking about his own abilities and underestimated the difficulties ahead. But after experiencing this series of setbacks, he realized that he was not yet strong enough.
He is now so powerful that he cannot even withstand a saint, let alone those peerless experts who stand at the pinnacle of the continent.
This vast and boundless world has only revealed the tip of the iceberg to him, and even this insignificant tip makes him feel his own insignificance and powerlessness, as if he has no right to even touch it.
"You're right," Qin Luo said in a low voice, "I really am being a bit narrow-minded these days."
You Yueying gazed at Qin Luo at that moment, noticing a hint of melancholy in his voice.
For some reason, she instinctively wanted to say something. But having never comforted anyone before, those words of comfort were stuck in her throat, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get them out smoothly.
My mind was a mess. I struggled to think of every possible word, trying to piece together a suitable sentence. But my usually sharp mind just wouldn't work.
After all, this was something completely unfamiliar to her. She was used to cold words and had never had the thought of comforting others.
Just as You Yueying was still struggling with her decision, Qin Luo suddenly raised his head, his tone calm yet resolute, "So, I want to undergo the Body Tribulation."
You Yueying froze, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Her previously conflicted expression was instantly replaced by solemnity.
"Are you crazy? Is the Body Tribulation so easy to overcome? Countless powerful individuals have fallen and perished before it. I don't know how you managed to advance two minor realms in a month, but judging from your current physical training, undergoing the Body Tribulation is practically suicide!"
You Yueying's voice unconsciously rose a few decibels, carrying obvious opposition.
"I know my own body." Qin Luo raised his head, staring directly at the black mist before him, his eyes flashing with a resolute determination.
Meeting Qin Luo's burning gaze, You Yueying subconsciously looked away, but quickly realized that she was currently inside the black mist and he couldn't see her.
She was somewhat annoyed by her inexplicable panic. After all, she was someone who had lived through countless years; how could she be so bewildered by this kid's gaze?
You Yueying steadied herself, her tone still firm, trying to regain her usual aloofness:
"Don't think that you can overcome the tribulation just by having a bit of determination. This is not something that can be done with just enthusiasm. Countless cultivators have stumbled because of this. Don't repeat their mistakes."
Seeing You Yueying's repeated attempts to dissuade him, Qin Luo was somewhat puzzled, but he didn't think too much about it at the moment. He took a step forward, and his body exuded a pure aura.
“Senior You, I know you mean well, but my mind is made up. This tribulation may seem sudden, but it is actually my belief in the long-term accumulation of my physical body.”
He clenched his fists, the veins on his arms bulging, revealing the surging power within him. "I can feel that this body is ready to withstand the tribulation."
Seeing this, You Yueying's brows furrowed even deeper, and the black mist swirled rapidly around her, revealing her inner turmoil.
"Accumulate? Do you think this is child's play? When the tribulation of the body arrives, the might of heaven is overwhelming, and it is an extreme torment to the physical body. If you are not careful, you will be reduced to ashes, without even a chance to be reincarnated. Have you really thought this through?"
At this point, she realized she had been a bit too concerned, and then explained somewhat guiltily:
"After all, I have finally seen hope of resurrection, and I don't want to waste all the effort I've put in because of your reckless decision."
What effort have you put into this? All you do is sleep inside my Soul-Nourishing Jade or eat my Soul-Essence Purple Ginseng; it's all just eating and sleeping...
Qin Luo inwardly complained, but maintained his determined expression. "Senior You, I understand your concerns. But I have to face this tribulation sooner or later; it's just a matter of time. Besides, every bit of strength I gain now adds to my hope of finding rare medicinal herbs."
You Yueying remained silent for a moment, and the black mist calmed down. She raised her head, looked at Qin Luo's resolute eyes, and sighed inwardly. She knew that once this young man made up his mind, it would be difficult to change it.
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