Advancement of the Cultivation Method, Martial Dao Celestial (Final Day: Sprint for Three Hundred Votes)

"Turbulent Phoenix Dance Yin-Yang Pivot!"

Chen Ping'an narrowed his eyes and looked at the Golden Finger Panel before him.

At this moment, the section for Turbulent Phoenix Dance Yin-Yang Pivot on the Golden Finger Panel was no longer gray, but shone brilliantly. The accumulated Cultivation Experience behind it was no longer 0 either, but had become 35 points.

Judging from thirty-five points of Cultivation Experience alone, the number was undoubtedly nothing remarkable.

But considering that this was the result of only one night's hard work, the speed was unquestionably astonishing.

Unfortunately, such a situation was destined not to be repeatable.

Even with the same woman, only at the moment of taking her Yin Essence would the gains be greatest.

However, Chen Ping'an had the Golden Finger Panel and did not need to focus on painstaking daily cultivation. The cultivation method for the second stage had already been unlocked; he only needed to cultivate step by step to bring the second stage of this technique to completion.

Before unlocking cultivation of the third stage, he would encounter no bottlenecks, nor would he need to rely upon the matter of Yin-Yang union again.

The greatest progress from this dual cultivation lay in activating the second stage of cultivation, representing limitless possibilities.

As an exceptionally outstanding existence even among True Scrolls of Divine Skill, the might of Turbulent Phoenix Dance Yin-Yang Pivot naturally could not be underestimated.

Chen Ping'an had undergone purification once before, so he naturally understood this well.

Turbulent Phoenix Dance Yin-Yang Pivot, first realm: Yin-Yang Initiation, Phoenixes Bearing a Pearl. Once cultivated successfully, it could purify spiritual true essence. Its foundation would far surpass those of the same rank, while Combat Power and killing might would increase by at least one-third.

As for the second realm, if he could cultivate it to completion, its might would be even more extraordinary.

Second realm: Yin-Yang Form Condensation, Phoenixes Singing in Harmony.

If he could cultivate this realm, his spiritual true essence would undergo another purification, his killing power would rise again, and at the same time, his recovery ability would experience a qualitative leap. His endurance in battle would increase tremendously.

With the experience and insights he now possessed, one could foresee the terror of the second realm.

Measured against Chen Ping'an's current Combat Power, even if none of his trump cards received the slightest enhancement, the gains from this second realm alone would be enough to let him rival a Celestial.

Not merely circling and parrying, but truly contending on equal terms.

If his endurance were factored in as well, he might even seize a trace of the upper hand.

Moreover, his harvest this time had been immense. Not only had he obtained numerous precious materials, ores, pills, and spiritual items, he had also gained inherited treasures to protect his Dao. Given time, if he could refine them properly, his Combat Power would surely rise once more.

After considering it all, Chen Ping'an only felt refreshed and invigorated, a joy welling up from the depths of his being.

Since beginning cultivation, this was the first time he had spent an entire night with a Female Great Grandmaster, unlocking a brand-new achievement.

Though he had assumed many postures before, he had never been as uninhibited and wholehearted as he was today.

A Female Great Grandmaster's body was tough enough to let him act without restraint, without needing to hold back too much.

Chen Ping'an held Gu Qingchan's exquisite body. From his angle, he could look down upon the beautiful woman's undulating, crystal-white curves.

Feeling the taut elasticity at his waist, breathing in the elegant, secluded fragrance, Chen Ping'an's heart was filled with boundless satisfaction.

Yet that trace of satisfaction appeared only for an instant. When he saw the faint purplish bruises upon the beautiful woman's icy skin and jade-like bones, her delicate body naturally imbued with grace, a faint sense of guilt surfaced in Chen Ping'an's heart.

He cultivated a Body Tempering Cultivation Method and had also trained in the body-forging secret art of the Azure Sun Sect from years past. His physique was tyrannically strong, far surpassing Great Grandmasters of the same realm. Even Martial Dao Celestials who did not specialize in the body were no match for him.

Even Gu Qingchan found it difficult to withstand his full force. With his physical body, those who could truly endure his complete lack of restraint were likely only Martial Dao Celestials.

For Gu Qingchan, last night had been destined to be both wonderful and agonizing.

Breathing in the faint fragrance of her hair, Chen Ping'an lowered his eyes. The beautiful woman in his arms had damp strands of black hair clinging together, flushed cheeks, and a rosy allure beyond words. Her pair of crystalline earlobes revealed an indescribable shame.

Under Chen Ping'an's gaze, her exquisite curves tensed slightly, while her pair of lotus feet curled faintly, tender and crystalline, making one unable to resist admiring them.

At this moment, the beautiful woman in his arms was no longer the cool, immortal-like Gu Qingchan, but a charming, guileless girl newly acquainted with worldly affairs.

Chen Ping'an's Spirit Platform was clear. He suppressed the stirring in his heart; they had already enjoyed everything to the fullest yesterday. If he continued now, the meaning would become entirely different.

Too much was as bad as too little.

"It's time to wrap things up."

Chen Ping'an focused slightly. He had long understood the state of the beautiful woman in his arms.

After enduring an entire night, Gu Qingchan only felt as though she were a lone leaf-boat, rising and falling amid crashing waves, drifting wherever the current carried her.

This was the first time she had so vividly felt Senior Night Owl's overwhelming strength.

Rough, scorching, powerful.

One word after another kept circling through Gu Qingchan's mind.

Yesterday, when the waves had surged to their highest crest, they had experienced a profound union of spirit and soul. For a time, they had opened their hearts to one another, forging a deeper relationship and trust.

Theoretically speaking, if Senior Night Owl had wished it, he could have made her sink into it completely.

Later on, she had even seemed to be begging for mercy.

Even now, recalling the many things she had said made her feel incomparably ashamed.

Only as she gradually awakened from her hazy consciousness did Gu Qingchan's earlobes turn crimson and her cheeks flush. She wished she could bury her head directly in her senior's embrace and never wake again.

As a Female Great Grandmaster, Gu Qingchan's temperament was undoubtedly resilient.

It was only that she had not wished to think too much last night; she had only wanted to seize the present.

But now that she considered it carefully, there were far too many things that could not be spoken aloud.

In the heat of passion before, she could cast everything aside and forget everything. But now, reality lay right before her.

If nothing unexpected had happened, the Senior Night Owl she had thought of day and night—

Was Reckless Saber Chen Ping'an, that junior in her eyes!

When the two identities overlapped, they brought not only an unspeakable trace of taboo, but also far too many real predicaments that had to be faced.

Chen Ping'an, the Gu Family Son-in-law, Qingcheng's Son-in-law.

She had personally witnessed the matter of their Marriage Contract. As the witness to their marriage, her name still appeared on their Marriage Certificate.

Their red thread had long been tied; together, they would grow old with white hair.

But now—

At the very moment she awoke, countless complicated feelings surged within Gu Qingchan's heart.

There was the helpless bewilderment of not knowing how to face Chen Ping'an, and also the powerless feeling of not knowing how they ought to get along under this new relationship.

All kinds of emotions wound around her heart. After waking, Gu Qingchan did not open her eyes immediately, instead choosing to keep them closed and feign sleep.

She was thinking, and she was adapting—adapting to that warm, scorching embrace, to those rough large hands, to the subtle kneading and caressing.

Before, she had not thought much of it. But now, as emotions swept over her, Gu Qingchan felt an indescribable shame. Along with that shame came an equally indescribable excitement and anticipation.

Yet accompanying that anticipation were all the helpless realities.

Scene after scene from the past surfaced in her heart, endlessly magnifying that emotion.

Gu Qingchan lay in "Senior Night Owl's" arms with her eyes closed, feigning sleep. Her eyelashes trembled faintly as she did her utmost to keep her emotions calm.

Just when she did not know how she ought to face Senior Night Owl next, she felt the scorching warmth holding her withdraw, and those rough large hands leave her snow-white delicate body.

Gu Qingchan squeezed her eyes shut, not daring to move at all. She feared that the slightest movement would let "Senior" discover her.

She was not ready to deal with him yet.

A cool sensation came over her. Gu Qingchan only felt a dress thoughtfully cover her body, concealing her snow-white delicate form.

Holding her breath, Gu Qingchan behaved obediently like a little cat, afraid that Senior would be unable to resist doing something at such a time.

If he truly did, how was she supposed to handle it?

Before, she could disregard many things. But now that she understood everything clearly, she could not.

Her thoughts crashed wildly together, anxious and unsettled.

She waited a long time and thought a long time, yet in the end, none of the things she had imagined happened.

Gu Qingchan's feelings were complicated. She could not say whether she was disappointed or something else.

Everything around her gradually settled into silence.

Inside the stone chamber, not a sound could be heard.

After waiting for a long while without hearing the slightest movement, Gu Qingchan could not help opening her eyes.

To be honest, before opening them, she had imagined ten thousand scenes. The most embarrassing, the most humiliating scene without a doubt would be opening her eyes only to see a composed face gazing at her with a half-smile.

Given the identities and circumstances between them, if that truly happened, she feared she would be unable to keep herself together.

However, the worst-case scenario did not come to pass.

"He left?"

Gu Qingchan froze and looked around the stone chamber, but did not see Senior Night Owl's figure.

For a moment, Gu Qingchan's emotions were difficult to describe. She did not know whether her expectations had been fulfilled or dashed.

Her black hair fell loose, concealing part of her face. The blush had yet to fade from her cheeks, while hidden affection rippled within her clear eyes.

As she rose, her dress slipped aside and exposed a hint of snow-white skin. Hugging the garment to herself, Gu Qingchan spotted a bottle of jade liquid nearby.

"This is..."

Gu Qingchan's expression went blank for a moment as she recognized the object before her.

A Breakthrough Spirit Item, Soul Condensing Jade Liquid!

Before losing consciousness, she had seen this fated spiritual item within the jade pillar of the stone hall.

Soul Condensing Jade Liquid—upon consuming it, one could gain aid in breaking through to the Celestial realm!

Had Senior Night Owl left this item for her? Or...

Waves rose in Gu Qingchan's heart. With a light lift of her fair hand, a pale-blue flowing immortal dress appeared before her.

Not long afterward, Gu Qingchan had changed into the dress. The long gown made her appear radiant and captivating, dazzling in beauty.

Her figure carried an indescribable charm, her features vivid and alive with a unique allure.

With complicated feelings, Gu Qingchan walked out of the stone chamber.

The scene outside the stone chamber was as she had expected: shattered, disorderly, and chaotic beyond description. It had clearly undergone a fierce battle. However, special restrictions had been set within the stone hall, so the overall damage did not appear excessively severe.

Still, judging by the strength of the previous protective restrictions, this small amount of destruction alone was enough to imagine the killing might that had erupted before.

"Did Senior Night Owl do all this?"

Gu Qingchan found it hard to put her feelings into words as astonishment appeared in her eyes.

The Ten Thousand Demons Sect Master, the Evil Extremity Path Master, and the Skeleton Elder—these had all been Pseudo Celestials at the height of their powers!

Yet now, they had all suffered Death and Dao Extinction, dying at Senior Night Owl's hands.

Though she had known of this long ago, seeing it with her own eyes was ultimately a different kind of shock.

"Just what level has his Combat Power reached?"

Suppressing the astonishment in her heart, Gu Qingchan's skirt swayed as she moved with graceful elegance, looking around the stone hall.

The layout of the entire stone hall was rather simple. Yet due to the arrangement of the stone pillars, she did not immediately see the figure half-reclining beside one of them.

"This..."

Gu Qingchan froze, surprise surfacing in her heart. What is he doing?

Beside a stone pillar, Gu Qingchan saw Chen Ping'an.

More precisely, she saw Chen Ping'an lying unconscious.

Looking at the scene before her, Gu Qingchan did not know what to say for a moment.

"Does he really take This Palace for a three-year-old child?"

Gu Qingchan's skirt swayed as she gradually approached. Once she saw his appearance clearly, she felt both amused and exasperated.

Chen Ping'an's eyes were tightly shut, his face bloodless, his body sprawled weakly upon the ground.

He looked exactly like someone severely wounded and unconscious.

This scene gave Gu Qingchan an uncanny sense of familiarity.

During the Ten Thousand Demons Siege at Three Forks Mountain, Chen Ping'an had also lain before her like this.

Thinking back now, she had already fallen into his schemes back then.

"What kind of play is he putting on now?"

Watching the convincing performance before her, Gu Qingchan felt helpless.

If she had not been deceived once before, such realistic acting might truly have fooled her.

It was just that—

Couldn't he prepare some new tricks when deceiving people? Copying the gourd from the same pattern, he really...

Gu Qingchan's starry eyes shone brightly, and a trace of helplessness appeared upon her vivid, animated face.

"Senior.

Could you put a little more thought into it next time you deceive someone?"

She had thought they were already laying their cards on the table, but who would have expected that even now, he was still pretending.

This feeling really was—

Deceiving himself as well as others!

With elegant bearing and dignified manners, Gu Qingchan walked to Chen Ping'an's side. She gathered her skirt lightly and looked down at him. Her loose black hair carried an enduring secluded fragrance as it drifted over his face.

"Senior."

Gu Qingchan called softly and gently.

If she had felt a trace of nervousness before, uncertain how to face Chen Ping'an under their new relationship,

Then now, seeing him like this, she instead relaxed, and a strange feeling arose within her.

Although she knew she should not, she still felt a thrill beneath that unspeakable taboo. Along with the excitement came some shame and contrast.

No matter what happened in the future, no matter what circumstances they found themselves in, at least at this moment, the man before her was her senior.

Not long ago, he had belonged entirely to her.

Gu Qingchan's Spirit Platform shone brightly, brimming with spirituality. Upon that flawless, rounded spiritual fruit, seven spiritual patterns reflected one another.

Using this as an opportunity, she had cultivated life and essence together, allowing her spiritual patterns to reach seven. Given time, she might even enter the Third Stage of Breakthrough with eight spiritual patterns and thereby ascend to the realm of Martial Dao Celestial.

With the Mystic Maiden Conception and the Destiny Image aiding her, her chances of successfully breaking through and ascending to Martial Dao Celestial were extremely high.

Now that she had received her senior's gift, with the aid of the Soul Condensing Jade Liquid, her chances of ascending to Celestial would only become greater!

If nothing unexpected happened, she would not fail to attain a Celestial seat in the future!

Gu Qingchan spoke softly and gently, but the person before her gave no response. She could not help leaning closer, calling beside Chen Ping'an's ear once more. "Senior, wake up."

Warm fragrance, breath like a secluded orchid.

"Still acting?" Gu Qingchan could not help feeling irritated.

Her gaze was clear and bright as she leaned closer still, nearly pressing against his ear. "Senior, there's no need to keep acting. Qingchan already knows."

All she received was silence, without the slightest response.

"Chen Ping'an!"

Gu Qingchan grew angry. Her jade finger, slender as a scallion shoot, extended and tapped the center of his brow.

Buzz~

Spiritual Light trembled, and a wisp of spirituality entered his Spirit Platform.