Chapter 166 - 165: Could It Be Him?

Chapter 166: Chapter 165: Could It Be Him?

Previously, Xia Wuyang had spent most of his time on cultivation, dedicating only a small fraction to handling various affairs. And when he did, he always consulted Mo Qianqiu, relying heavily on his advice.

He was capable of managing political affairs—certainly more so than Emperor Xia—but his ability was still rather limited. Xia Wuyang was self-aware enough to admit this.

Back in Wenhua Hall, Xia Wuyang stood by the window, gazing south toward the city. He remained silent for a long while.

Tonight’s operation was certainly for Song Yuyan’s sake, but he had also reaped handsome rewards. He had gained control of an important pawn in the Minister of War and acquired a great deal of resources and treasures. It was a multi-faceted victory.

Through the Minister of War, Jiang Mingyuan, he had also gained indirect control over an army of more than a million soldiers. Combined with the three hundred thousand Imperial Guard, his advantage among the other Princes and Princesses was now unmatched.

He was not in the least bit inferior, even when compared to Emperor Xia.

If this weren’t a world where individual power reigned supreme, Xia Wuyang might have already launched a coup.

Pushing the thoughts aside, Xia Wuyang resumed his cultivation. Resolving this matter had granted him a measure of closure.

’But this isn’t enough. I’ll have to find more opportunities to help Song Yuyan in the future.’

’He owed her too much for what happened back then. What he had done now was nowhere near enough to make amends.’

「At the same time, in the Western Suburbs of White Jade City.」

There was an abandoned family estate, left to ruin after a great fire many years ago.

The estate was now shrouded by towering, ancient trees, and few people ever ventured inside. After leaving the ruined temple, Song Yuyan had chosen this place as her hideout.

Deep within the estate was a relatively intact wing, which, to her surprise, contained a secret chamber. It was an exceptionally well-hidden spot.

After carefully cleaning the place, Song Yuyan set up a few simple traps and mechanisms as an early warning system. Only then did she settle in, feeling at ease.

Outside the window lay a pond of withered lotuses. The tattered leaves, swaying in the wind, provided an extra layer of natural concealment for her secret abode.

Song Yuyan sat cross-legged on the floor of the secret chamber. She took out the Jade Bottles left by the mysterious stranger, one by one. The Elixirs inside were as clear and lustrous as jade, emitting a fragrance that soothed the heart.

After a careful inspection, she confirmed there were no issues with the Elixirs. They were all Top Level Mortal Elixirs and Medicines, and there were even a few Palace Healing Holy Medicines among them. They were almost all specifically chosen to treat her injuries.

There were also other types of Healing Elixirs, clearly intended as spares. The detailed effects of each Elixir were even noted, a testament to the person’s thoughtfulness.

A warmth spread through her heart. ’Who could be so considerate, giving me so many perfectly suited Elixirs, especially the Thousand-year-old Glazed Fruit?’

Recalling the aura she had sensed in the ruined temple, a familiar figure surfaced in Song Yuyan’s mind.

She didn’t dare to dwell on the thought. Song Yuyan took out an Elixir and placed it in her mouth. It quickly dissolved, sending a gentle medicinal power coursing through her body.

Nourished by this medicinal power, her injured body began to mend at a visible rate. The effects were even more potent than she had imagined.

Furthermore, the instructions allowed her to combine them for even better results.

Within a few dozen hours, her injuries had completely healed. She was now in the courtyard, practicing her Martial Arts, her graceful figure outlined by plain white training clothes.

Compared to years ago, Song Yuyan now carried a more mature charm, and her beauty and disposition had become even more stunning.

Her perfectly oval face was exquisite. With features as if drawn from a painting, her beauty was enough to outshine the moon and flowers, possessing an indescribable, soul-stirring allure.

As her body moved, her robes fluttered in a way that made her resemble a Nine Heavens Fairy descending to the mortal realm.

When she stood still and focused, her expression revealed a blend of heroic spirit and celestial grace. This unique aura struck a perfect balance between alluring charm and sacred purity.

After finishing her practice, Song Yuyan suddenly had a moment of clarity. She felt the Qi Blood in her body begin to circulate on its own, surging toward the bottleneck holding her back.

She had planned to recuperate for a while longer, but unexpectedly, after her injuries healed, this process of destruction and rebirth had presented her with an opportunity for a breakthrough.

"The time has come!"

Since the opportunity had presented itself, Song Yuyan made her decision decisively, without a moment’s hesitation.

’If I miss this chance, who knows how long I’ll have to wait for another. I should begin.’

She took out the Thousand-year-old Glazed Fruit. The entire fruit was crystalline, shimmering with a faint glow under the sun. The medicinal power it contained was so potent it made her heart pound.

Song Yuyan circulated her Glazed Fist Technique and placed the Thousand-year-old Glazed Fruit in her mouth. The fruit melted instantly, transforming into a cool torrent that surged through her entire body.

Unlike the scorching heat of typical Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, the medicinal power of the Glazed Fruit was refreshingly cool and pure. It also perfectly matched the properties of her Cultivation Technique, making its effect, for her, no less potent than a Miracle Treasure.

Through Introspection, she saw her Qi Blood begin to undergo a qualitative change, charging against the bottleneck that shackled her progress.

RUMBLE...

An instant later, with a deafening roar, the bottleneck shattered, and her Cultivation Realm ascended to a new level.

The Celestial Human Realm!

The Super Grade Realm!

She began to temper her body on a deeper level, expelling the filth and impurities within, especially the crucial ones clogging her Dantian.

In this world, the Dantian of every living being is naturally blocked by extremely foul impurities. As a result, the core where Qi Blood gathers is not the Dantian, but the heart.

Only by reaching the Super Grade Realm can a cultivator’s Qi and Blood Power transform enough to be used to cleanse the impurities from their Dantian.

Cultivation in the Super Grade Realm is focused on expelling these impurities from the Dantian, which also cleanses filth from deeper within the body.

Once all impurities are expelled, a cultivator can then begin to sense the Power of Heaven and Earth. Guided by their Qi Blood, they can form a True Qi Seed.

The formation of this True Qi Seed signifies that one has set foot into the Extraordinary Realm. The next step is to forge the first Spiritual Vein. As soon as even a small portion is forged, one officially enters the True Monarch Realm.

Right now, Song Yuyan had just broken through the Blood Transformation Realm. Her Qi and Blood Power had undergone another qualitative change, enabling her to expel the impurities from her Dantian and prepare to sense the Power of Heaven and Earth.

A Celestial Human is someone whose Qi Blood has been tempered to such a high degree that they can expel impurities from their Dantian and deeper within. Their body begins to faintly communicate with the outside world, creating a sensation of near-flight.

When executing Body Techniques and Stepping Techniques, the effort required is halved while the results are doubled; their speed can increase by a significant margin.

After her breakthrough, Song Yuyan’s aura underwent a subtle change.

Her already exquisite face now held a touch of celestial air, making her resemble an ethereal Fairy who subsists on more than just mortal fare.

The Glazed Qi Blood circulating around her made her seem like a goddess descended to the mortal realm, possessing an indescribable, soul-stirring charm.

"So, this is the Super Grade Realm?"

she mused softly, feeling the boundless Qi Blood within her.