Chapter 38 Dragon Essence, Stage 4: The Return of the Three Qi!
Following the updates has never been so enjoyable.
Especially her slender waist, which was so delicate it could be grasped in one hand, was what Zhou Tian was most fascinated by.
"Junior brother... I... I feel... the spiritual energy is changing..."
Su Wan'er said, panting.
She could clearly feel that the restrictions imposed by the "Su Nu Jing" within her body were being gradually dissolved by pure Yang spiritual power.
Her power is constantly growing stronger!
"Relax, leave it to me."
Zhou Tian whispered in her ear.
Su Wan'er nodded vigorously, completely letting go of her inhibitions.
I don't know how much time passed.
When the last trace of restriction within Su Wan'er's body was dispelled, her cultivation level began to surge!
Mid-Foundation Building...Late-Foundation Building...Peak of Late-Foundation Building...
The threshold of the Golden Core stage is so high, it can be broken with a single touch!
Meanwhile, a system notification sounded in Zhou Tian's mind at the opportune moment:
[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully become Daoist partners with Su Wan'er!]
[Ding! Congratulations on receiving the reward: Fairy Robe of the Plain Maiden (High-grade Earth-rank Defensive Magic Item)!]
[Ding! Heroic Aura activated. +1 Dao Companion. Current total boost: 70%!]
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When everything calmed down, Su Wan'er was already in Zhou Tian's arms, tears streaming down her face.
"Junior brother... thank you... I really... really broke through..."
She choked up as she spoke, her eyes filled with gratitude and joy.
Zhou Tian gently wiped away her tears and smiled, "Congratulations, Senior Sister Su."
Su Wan'er shook her head vigorously and kissed his lips: "Not Senior Sister... just Wan'er... from now on, call me Wan'er..."
The kiss was tender and lingering.
After a long while, the two finally separated.
Su Wan'er was exhausted and fell into a deep sleep in Zhou Tian's arms.
Zhou Tian gently placed her next to Chu Hongxiu and covered her with a thin blanket.
Then, he let out a long breath.
Even with the support of the Dragon Essence and Tiger Might Pill, he felt a deep sense of fatigue after continuously cultivating with Chu Hongxiu and Su Wan'er.
His gaze swept across the cave dwelling.
Liu Ruyan, Zi Ling, Zhao Qinglian, Long Ling'er, Qin Ruoxue, Lin Qingyu, Bai Qian, Chu Hongxiu, Su Wan'er...
The nine senior sisters were all fast asleep, some lying down and some reclining.
Moonlight streamed in through the cracks in the cave, illuminating nine exquisitely beautiful sleeping faces.
As Zhou Tian watched this scene, a complex mix of emotions welled up inside him.
There is satisfaction, responsibility, and a firm belief in the future.
"One more day..."
He muttered to himself, gazing at the dark night sky outside the cave.
The mountain-protecting formation has only one day left.
The demonic siege is imminent.
But at this moment, he was no longer as anxious as before.
With the Zhuxian Sword Formation now in its initial stages, seven of the nine senior sisters have already broken through to the Golden Core stage, while the remaining two have reached the peak of the late Foundation Establishment stage.
Add to that the fact that my master's wife is a Nascent Soul cultivator...
"We may not necessarily lose this battle."
A sharp glint flashed in Zhou Tian's eyes.
He lay down, gently pulled the sleeping Su Wan'er into his arms, and closed his eyes.
Inside the cave, the breathing gradually became even.
Tomorrow will be the day that determines the fate of the Tai Xuan Sword Sect.
Tonight is their last moment of peace.
The next day had arrived in the blink of an eye.
Morning light streamed through the cracks in the cave, casting dappled shadows on the icy ground.
Zhou Tian slowly opened his eyes, his arm instinctively reaching out to his side, only to touch something icy cold.
He propped himself up and looked around.
The huge cave was empty; all traces of last night had vanished.
Only a faint fragrance lingered in the air, and the messy marks on the ice bed remained.
This proves that last night's absurd yet real "Nine Phoenixes Sleeping Together" was not a dream.
Zhou Tian rubbed his temples, fragments of last night flashing through his mind.
Bai Qian's ethereal purity gradually emerges, Chu Hongxiu's stubborn and defiant writhing movements, Su Wan'er's tearful submission...
Nine senior sisters, each with their own unique charm.
Under the pressure of the sect's survival, driven by their master's orders, and tempted by the prospect of breakthroughs in cultivation, they all eventually abandoned their reserve and pride and completed dual cultivation with him.
"call...."
Zhou Tian exhaled a long breath, which contained the faint sounds of dragons roaring and swords clashing. His spiritual power, at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, surged and circulated within his body, becoming even purer than the previous night.
[Ding! Detected that the host engaged in deep dual cultivation with nine Daoist partners last night; the Heroic Aura effect has been increased to 80%!]
[Ding! The Dragon Essence has absorbed a large amount of pure Yin spiritual energy, reaching the fourth stage and gaining a new ability: Return of the Three Qi—You can absorb the Qi of Heaven and Earth, the Qi of the Earth, and the Qi of Humanity to enhance your combat power.]
A system notification sounded in my mind.
A glint of light flashed in Zhou Tian's eyes.
The 80% increase from the Heroes' Aura means that each of his Daoist partners can receive an 80% bonus to his base combat power.
Of the nine senior sisters, seven have reached the Golden Core stage and two have reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.
Not to mention that Zhou Tian's Dragon Essence has already reached the fourth stage.
The first stage simply strengthens the physical body, while the second stage grants Zhou Tian the protection of the Nine-Dragon Body, an extremely powerful defensive divine ability.
In the third stage, Zhou Tian obtains the Dragon's Imperial Guest, and the longer Zhou Tian's lifespan lasts, the stronger his combat power will become.
As for this fourth stage, Zhou Tian can only describe it as terrifying!
"Perhaps, we truly have the strength to fight."
He muttered to himself and got out of bed.
The icy ground emanated a bone-chilling cold, but it could not extinguish the fighting spirit burning within him.
Last night was not only an expression of desire, but also a consolidation of power.
With the Zhuxian Sword Formation initially completed, the cultivation levels of the nine senior sisters increased significantly.
"One more day."
Zhou Tian clenched his fist, and purple-gold arcs of electricity danced at his fingertips.
The mountain-protecting formation will surely be broken tomorrow.