Absolute Control, Breaking Through to the Early Stage of the Heavenly God Realm

Nan Xunran slowly released the system light orb in his hand and turned his gaze back to the system panel.

He opened the system shop.

--Realm

--Villain Points required to exchange for the Early Stage of the Heavenly God Realm: 64,271 points

--Host's current Kill Points: 73,811 points

--Exchange available

Nan Xunran selected the exchange.

All at once, a vast power poured into his body. The surrounding spiritual Qi seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, surging madly toward him.

His senses instantly became incomparably sharp. Even without opening his eyes, he could clearly picture everyone's every move in his mind.

At that moment, he could clearly sense that his control over water had reached an entirely new level.

He slowly extended a hand, and a ball of water rapidly formed at his fingertips. He then gave it a light toss, sending it crashing into the ground.

With a tremendous boom, a huge, deep pit instantly exploded in the ground.

With a thought from Nan Xunran, the ground returned to its original state.

He raised an eyebrow slightly and murmured, "That power isn't bad."

Immediately afterward, he stared at the ball of water at his fingertips and wondered whether his current control over water would allow him to control the water inside a human body.

With that thought, he extended one hand and gently placed it over the other, sensing the water within it. Then he closed his palm.

With a bang, his other hand instantly exploded into a cloud of bloody mist.

His brow did not crease in the slightest. He chuckled. "Just as I thought."

"So this is Absolute Control..." he murmured softly.

His blood slowly ran down his arm, staining his clothes.

He raised his only remaining hand, and a brilliant green light emerged from it. The flesh and blood at the severed hand seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, slowly reshaping themselves.

He glanced indifferently at Ling Feng's corpse on the ground, then raised his newly restored hand. A ball of scorching flame instantly ignited, completely enveloping Ling Feng.

In just a few moments, Ling Feng was reduced to ashes.

Nan Xunran's figure flashed, and he left the world within his body.

Inside the room

The moment Jiang Ruxi saw the blood on Nan Xunran, she froze, her face full of shock.

"Master! What happened to you?!"

"It's nothing," Nan Xunran said calmly.

Jiang Ruxi clearly didn't believe him. "I'll help you change!"

With that, she hurried forward and removed Nan Xunran's clothes, her movements gentle but urgent. Her slender fingers carefully checked him from head to toe.

Aside from the bloodstains on his arm, she found no other wounds.

Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief. "You scared me to death!" she said with a gentle reproach.

Her gaze fell on the bloodstains again. "I'll bathe you."

Nan Xunran nodded slightly. "All right."

The bathing pool

Nan Xunran was in the bathing pool, while Jiang Ruxi sat at its edge, gently washing his body.

A dull thud sounded, and the two turned to look.

Lu Jingyi stood by the bathing pool, staring fixedly at Nan Xunran with a vacant gaze.

He wore no shirt, his upper body bare, his well-defined muscles faintly visible through the mist.

Clear water slowly ran down his chest before disappearing into the pool.

His silver hair hung loose, its strands floating on the water.

[Daughter of Heaven's Mandate Lu Jingyi's affection increased by 10 points]

[Current affection: 95 points]

Nan Xunran turned to Jiang Ruxi, a hint of confusion in his eyes. "?"

Jiang Ruxi was equally shocked. "Why are you here?!"

Lu Jingyi froze for a moment, then hurriedly explained, "There's a passage on the Lu Clan's back mountain that leads into the bathing pool. I didn't know you were here, young master."

She raised a hand and pointed to the bathing pool on the other side, looking a little nervous. "Usually I'm the only one who uses this place. Father and the others have their own bathing pools."

The corners of Jiang Ruxi's mouth turned down. She thought to herself that this was obviously a little trick the Lu Clan had employed to give the young master and Lu Jingyi more chances to spend time together. The Lu Clan had so many bathing pools, yet they had specifically given him this one.

Nan Xunran nodded slightly, his expression calm.

Lu Jingyi noticed Jiang Ruxi wiping the bloodstains off Nan Xunran's arm and couldn't help exclaiming, "Ah! Young master, are you hurt?!"

"It's nothing."

Lu Jingyi hurried forward, her expression anxious. "Let me treat you, young master."

Nan Xunran looked at her, his gaze impassive. "I know how to heal."

Lu Jingyi's gaze met Nan Xunran's, then instantly darted away. Looking as he did, Nan Xunran was like a spirit from the depths of the mountains, an alluring presence radiating from his entire body.

Lu Jingyi felt her heart tremble and said in a fluster, "Ah... ah, all right! I'll go out first, then."

With that, she turned around in haste, her steps disordered.

Nan Xunran watched her back and slowly said, "We're returning to the Upper Realm tomorrow. Say a proper farewell to your family."

Lu Jingyi abruptly stopped in her tracks. A moment later, she said softly, "All right."

The Thundercloud Chariot reappeared above the Lu Clan, radiating an immense oppressive force.

Everyone raised their heads to look at the sky, their faces full of regret.

"That lord is leaving."

"Alas, I was fated to have no connection with the lord," someone else said with a sigh.

Lu Mingzhou looked at her with deep concern. "Jing'er, you must be extra careful on this journey to the Upper Realm."

Lu Jingyi replied solemnly, "Mm, I will, Father."

"Make sure you listen to the young master. Once you're in the Upper Realm, there'll be no one to protect you."

Lu Jingyi nodded, tears slipping uncontrollably down her face. Her voice was a little choked as she said, "Take care of yourself."

With that, her figure flashed, and she flew into the Thundercloud Chariot.

Nan Xunran opened his eyes, his expression calm. "Done?"

Lu Jingyi nodded gently. "Mm."

Nan Xunran gave a light wave of his hand, and the nine colossal dragons let out mighty roars that resounded through heaven and earth.

Immediately afterward, a rift opened in the void. The Thundercloud Chariot passed through it and vanished from everyone's sight in an instant.

The Sacred Domain

Lu Jingyi curiously looked around at everything in the Upper Realm, her eyes full of wonder and amazement. The Thundercloud Chariot drifted slowly through the sky above the Sacred Domain.

The people below all looked up, their expressions full of reverence.

"It's the Nan Clan's Thundercloud Chariot!"

"That Nan Clan lord is aboard, isn't he?"

"I heard that lord went to the lower realm a few days ago, so he should be aboard the Thundercloud Chariot."

Hearing the discussion below, Lu Jingyi turned to look at Nan Xunran and asked softly, "Young master, are they talking about you?"

Nan Xunran nodded slightly, his expression indifferent.