Dream Butterfly's Transformation, Yu Tianheng's Confidence

"Aunt Yue, I'm sorry to have worried you."

Lu Yan looked at her slightly haggard face, understanding dawning in his heart. He took out a ginseng root glowing with a purple aura, brimming with spiritual energy.

"This is a gift I specially brought for you.

This is Hundred-Year Purple Ginseng, excellent for replenishing blood and vital energy.

You manage Moonlight Pavilion and have countless matters to attend to. It will be perfect for nourishing your health."

This was merely one of the most ordinary Spirit Grasses from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.

Before completely "taming" Lady Yuehua.

Naturally, he would not casually bring out the truly Immortal-grade herbs.

Tang Yuehua knew quality when she saw it. At a glance, she could tell that this Purple Ginseng was of exceptional quality, vibrant with Life Force and clearly harvested not long ago.

"Xiao Yan, these past few days... where exactly did you go?" she could not help asking.

Lu Yan had long prepared an explanation.

He calmly recounted the version he had already worked out, omitting core secrets such as the Immortal Herbs and Green Phosphorus Snake Poison.

"Dugu Yan..."

Tang Yuehua keenly caught that name. It was the purple-haired girl who had embraced Lu Yan outside the shop that day.

"The girl from that day?"

"That was Sister Yan Yan," Lu Yan Calmly Admitted.

Tang Yuehua forced a faint smile onto her face, though there was an almost imperceptible strain beneath it.

"Congratulations, Xiao Yan.

With a Titled Douluo to rely on, no one in all of Heaven Dou City will dare look down on you again."

As the words fell.

A trace of quiet loss and uncertainty passed through her heart.

He had found a stronger patron, and a woman closer to him.

She should have been happy for him, so why did her heart ache like this?

Was this "Aunt Yue" of his... also supposed to step aside now that her work was done?

Yet Lu Yan's next words instantly soothed the ripples in her heart.

"No matter what," Lu Yan said as he looked into her eyes, his tone sincere and resolute, "Aunt Yue will always be the person who treats me best."

Lu Yan put away the Purple Ginseng, naturally took Tang Yuehua's hand, and led her to sit down nearby.

"I made Aunt Yue worry these past few days. Xiao Yan was wrong."

Lu Yan's voice was gentle. "Now, let Xiao Yan help you get a good night's sleep to make it up to you, all right?"

Feeling the affection and concern in Lu Yan's words.

Tang Yuehua's heart warmed. The anxiety and exhaustion that had built up over so many days seemed to have finally found an outlet. She nodded lightly. "Mm."

Over the past few days, she had worried about Lu Yan and spent every night half-awake, unable to sleep peacefully even once.

It was the perfect chance to try his new ability.

Calming Incense was lit.

The Dream Butterfly bloomed.

Butterfly wings spread, more solid than before, with faint Ice and Fire patterns flickering along their edges.

Specks of silver light merged into Tang Yuehua's body.

After repeated control, Tang Yuehua had already entered the Dream.

Lu Yan followed her in.

The Dream was still the warm, everyday life he shared with Tang Yuehua, but this time, Lu Yan's thoughts shifted slightly.

"Love Emotion, activate."

In an instant, the butterfly wings trembled.

An invisible spiritual ripple spread outward, and the entire Dream seemed to be shrouded in an extremely faint, ambiguous pink aura.

Within the Dream, love gradually welled up in Tang Yuehua's Eyes.

Lu Yan watched everything unfold within the Dream. Previously, though he could influence everything in a Dream through Dream Creation, such as crafting an intimate dream.

It had no effect on a person's emotions.

A Dream was still only a Dream. No matter how real it seemed, it was nothing more than an illusion.

The Dream Butterfly could strengthen its own Spiritual Power by absorbing emotional power from Dreams, such as joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

But it could not apply emotions to another person's mind.

But things were different now. Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew had completely awakened the Dream Butterfly, allowing it to apply emotions to others as well.

Even if it only controlled emotions within a Dream, it would still affect the person in reality.

But now, the qualitative transformation brought by Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew had made all of this possible.

The complete awakening of the Dream Butterfly Martial Soul also allowed emotions to be applied to others.

Even emotions planted within a Dream would have a corresponding effect in reality.

An Illusionary Dream ended.

Tang Yuehua awoke with a rosy complexion, and a trace of affection lingered in her gaze.

Looking at the youth beside her, she almost instinctively called out in a soft, intimate tone utterly unlike her usual dignified manner.

"A'Yan~~"

"Aunt Yue, what is it?"

Lu Yan leaned closer in concern.

Tang Yuehua met Lu Yan's clear eyes and heard him still calling her "Aunt Yue."

Tang Yuehua suddenly shuddered, as though the threads of reason had been violently yanked back into place in an instant.

As if burned, she quickly turned her head away, her voice carrying a faint, barely detectable panic.

"N-Nothing... Xiao Yan, Aunt Yue is a little thirsty."

"Okay, I'll pour you some water."

Lu Yan gave her time to process it.

Tang Yuehua clutched her chest, where her heart was burning hot and pounding uncontrollably.

Just now... she had actually wanted to hug Xiao Yan, and had even called him by the intimate name she used in the Dream...

What... what was wrong with her? How could she harbor such... shameful thoughts?

Panic, shame, and a flutter of emotion she dared not examine too closely intertwined in her heart.

Her thoughts were in utter chaos, and her cheeks had long since turned crimson, like clouds stained by the setting sun.

"Aunt Yue, the water is here."

Tang Yuehua took the cup and gave him a sweet smile, as if still in a Dream. "Thank you, Xiao Yan."

After drinking the water.

Tang Yuehua practically fled, her mind filled with tangled thoughts.

Lu Yan watched her slightly hurried retreating figure, a thoughtful curve lifting at the corner of his lips.

The effect was even better than he had expected.

By nightfall, the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena was still packed with voices and activity.

Lu Yan appeared there once more and happened to run into several members of the Heaven Dou Team again.

Dugu Yan was absent. Having broken through Rank 30, she was obtaining her Third Soul Ring.

"Lu Yan, long time no see."

Unexpectedly, Yu Tianheng took the initiative to greet him, his tone carrying a regained composure and confidence.

"Long time no see," Lu Yan replied calmly.

"Do you dare step onto the Soul Fighting Stage with me again?"

Yu Tianheng's eyes blazed, his tone firm and filled with the unquestionable dominance unique to the Young Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Before Lu Yan could answer, Ye Lingling urgently shook her head at him from the side.

Purple Demon Eyes, activate!

Purple Intent flickered in Lu Yan's Eyes, and he instantly saw through Yu Tianheng's changes.

His Soul Power was several times denser, and his cultivation had risen to Soul Elder.

No wonder he was so confident. He had broken through to Soul Elder and even obtained a Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

He had specifically come to regain his lost face.

Lu Yan gave Ye Lingling a reassuring look, then turned to Yu Tianheng and readily accepted the challenge.

"Why wouldn't I dare? Let's go."

Why would he pass up an opportunity to slap someone in the face when it had been delivered right to his door?

"Very good." Yu Tianheng's Fighting Spirit surged. "This time, I'll reclaim both this victory and my previous defeat."

"I'm looking forward to it," Lu Yan replied, still calm.

Ye Lingling seized the chance to hurry to Lu Yan's side. Lowering her voice, she spoke rapidly.

"You shouldn't have agreed to him.

The captain broke through to Soul Elder just three days ago and absorbed a Thousand-Year Soul Ring. His strength has increased severalfold.

You... have no chance of winning."

"Thanks for the warning." Lu Yan smiled at her, though his tone carried unquestionable confidence. "But don't worry.

I haven't been standing still during this time either."

The Spirit Arena allowed Soul Masters to settle personal grudges in private matches. It was one of its major attractions, though a considerable fee was required.

"Finally, we'll get to see this 'invincible' Dream Master taste defeat!"

Osler watched the two on the arena stage, his tone full of anticipation.

"That's right. The captain is now a Soul Elder, and with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, a top-tier Beast Martial Soul, he can fight even high-level Soul Elders.

This Dream Master is bound to lose," Yufeng echoed from the side.

The Audience Seats were even more abuzz with discussion, including quite a few witnesses from their match more than a month ago.

"Why is it Yu Tianheng again? He was utterly crushed by Dream Master last time, yet he still dares challenge him again?"

"Things are different now. I heard Yu Tianheng displayed Soul Elder cultivation last night, and his strength has multiplied several times.

Dream Master may be in trouble this time."

"Bullshit. Has Dream Master defeated too few Soul Elders above his level?

Just wait and see. Yu Tianheng will end up flat on the ground again."

"That's right. Dream Master's prestige was built through one tough battle after another."

Supporters from both sides argued fiercely, and the atmosphere was extraordinarily heated. Everyone wanted to witness the outcome of this battle firsthand—

Would Dream Master continue his Undefeated Myth?

Or would Yu Tianheng successfully wash away his humiliation?

This clash between geniuses had already drawn the attention of everyone in the arena.