Battle Through the Heavens: Obtaining the Extraction System - Chapter 721

Xiao Ling had harbored a faint expectation. Ever since Xun Er broke through to the Dou Saint realm, perhaps their relationship could grow closer, allowing them more tender moments together and breaking the barrier that had always stood between them because of their cultivation.

Yet he had never expected Elder Gu Yang's incident to arise halfway through. There had been an infiltrator, a purge, and a grave atmosphere hanging over the entire clan. It was truly not the time to speak of romance.

For now, Xiao Ling did not tactlessly bring up such matters. He could only let Xun Er enter seclusion first, focus on refining the Yellow Springs Demon Saint's blood essence, and use this opportunity to raise her cultivation.

"This really is like lifting a stone only to smash my own foot..."

Thinking of this, Xiao Ling gave a helpless chuckle and gently shook his head.

He had not expected things to develop to this extent.

"Forget it."

With a soft sigh, clarity swiftly returned to Xiao Ling's eyes, replaced by a trace of determination.

"I've gained quite a lot this time as well. It's time for me to enter seclusion and cultivate for a while, to properly consolidate my gains."

Within the spacious, tranquil Secret Chamber, sandalwood incense curled through the air, its delicate and elegant fragrance spreading throughout the room. Merely breathing it in unconsciously calmed one's mind and scattered all restlessness.

At the center of the Secret Chamber, Xiao Ling sat cross-legged with his eyes shut. His long, steady breaths rose and fell slowly as he gradually settled his previously turbulent thoughts.

Only after a while did he slowly open his eyes, his gaze utterly clear.

He gently raised both hands. Above his left palm, a ball of pitch-black flame slowly rose and burned.