Xiao Yi Xian Breaks Through to Dou Zun, Zi Yan Successfully Advances

After the phenomenon persisted for a while, it quietly dissipated. Immediately afterward, a genuine Dou Zun-level aura slowly spread out from the depths of the swamp.

From that aura, it was clear that the one who had broken through was Xiao Yi Xian.

It was truly strange. A fierce reunion battle after so long apart had directly helped Xiao Yi Xian break through that barrier and step into the Dou Zun realm.

Xiao Yi Xian was terribly embarrassed by this method of breakthrough. She had clearly still been in that state at the time, yet somehow she had muddleheadedly broken through.

She wanted to ask Tang Chen what exactly had happened, but Tang Chen said he could not explain it either.

The two proceeded to verify it several more times, and Xiao Yi Xian immediately discovered a whole new world.

She discovered that dual cultivation with Tang Chen could not only raise her cultivation, but also stabilize her realm.

Thus, like Medusa, Xiao Yi Xian began relentlessly demanding more from Tang Chen, seeking only to increase her strength as quickly as possible.

Tang Chen seemed tireless, granting every one of Xiao Yi Xian's requests. By the end, even Xiao Yi Xian was exhausted, while he remained as spirited as ever.

Could it be that I've awakened some kind of dual cultivation physique? Feeling the changes within himself, Tang Chen was greatly excited.

Just then, he had also discovered that when he dual cultivated with Xiao Yi Xian, his own Dou Qi level rose as well. Only then did he understand that it was not just the woman who benefited, though her improvement was much more obvious.

The more he thought about it, the more excited Tang Chen became. He simply pulled Xiao Yi Xian into cultivation several more times.

Once Xiao Yi Xian's realm had completely stabilized, the two left Ten Thousand Poison Cliff together and began "visiting" the major sects throughout the Chu Yun Empire.

With the strength of two Dou Zuns, they nearly turned the entire Chu Yun Empire upside down. Tang Chen plundered medicinal ingredients and other resources, while Xiao Yi Xian specifically gathered poisons and all manner of items related to poison masters.

Xiao Yi Xian was now an exceptionally accomplished poison master. With the Nether Poison Flame, she could even refine poison pills. They could kill people, and saving people was no trouble either. In a sense, this fulfilled her old dream of becoming an alchemist from another angle.

After they had looted the Chu Yun Empire more or less clean, Tang Chen brought Xiao Yi Xian back to the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

Sensing Tang Chen's aura, Lu Yan, Yao Tianhuo, and Qing Lin hurried out to greet him.

"You... you're Lu Yan?" Tang Chen stared blankly at the voluptuous beautiful woman before him.

The current Lu Yan was practically a different person from before. She had transformed from a decrepit old woman on the verge of death into a beautiful mature woman brimming with charm.

"It was all thanks to your pills that Lu Yan was able to break through." Lu Yan bowed respectfully.

During Tang Chen's absence, Lu Yan had completely refined the medicinal power of the pills. Not only had her lifespan increased, but her old injuries had been healed and her depleted origin restored. She had broken through to a three-star Dou Zun in one stroke, and even her appearance had returned to its youthful state.

Tang Chen nodded and turned his gaze toward Qing Lin, only then noticing that the little girl had changed considerably as well.

She had grown much taller, gradually shedding the innocence of youth, while her figure had begun to develop as well. More importantly, Qing Lin's Dou Qi cultivation had reached one-star Dou Zong.

In order to earn Tang Chen's praise, she had cultivated desperately. With the aid of pills such as the Imperial Extreme Pill, along with her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, she had forcibly succeeded in breaking through to one-star Dou Zong. Her cultivation speed was nothing short of astonishing.

Seeing Qing Lin's eager expression as she waited for praise, how could Tang Chen not know what she was thinking? His large hand skillfully settled atop her head, and he praised her without reservation.

Qing Lin narrowed her eyes as she enjoyed the caress on her head and listened to Tang Chen's praise, becoming utterly giddy.

After settling Xiao Yi Xian in, Tang Chen went to where Zi Yan was in seclusion.

The purple cocoon still stood quietly where it had been, no different from when he had left. After carefully sensing it and confirming that Zi Yan was fine, Tang Chen finally left at ease.

Over the following days, Tang Chen did not go out, instead remaining in the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

Every day, he cultivated, refined pills, and dual cultivated with Xiao Yi Xian. His cultivation steadily increased.

Of course, he did not neglect actual combat. In between cultivation sessions, he often sparred with Xiao Yi Xian, Yao Tianhuo, and Lu Yan. Even facing three Dou Zuns alone, he remained completely at ease, under almost no pressure at all.

Just like that, Tang Chen stayed at the Heavenly Snake Mansion for another half year. During those six months, relying on his terrifying cultivation speed and the benefits of dual cultivation with Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa, he successfully broke through to four-star Dou Zun.

Medusa had also arrived at the Heavenly Snake Mansion several months earlier. The Snake-People Tribe was now on the right track, and the Four Great Elders had all broken through to Dou Zong. With four Dou Zong elders holding the fort, Medusa no longer had any worries and had hurried to Tang Chen's side early on.

Thus, over the past half year, Tang Chen had dual cultivated with Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa almost every day.

At first, he had done so separately with each of them, but later Tang Chen simply had them join him together.

At first, the two women were still somewhat shy. Later, as they gradually grew familiar with one another, they simply joined forces to "fight" Tang Chen together. They even developed a measure of coordination between them, occasionally pulling off little combinations that took Tang Chen by surprise.

All three of their cultivations improved greatly over those six months. Xiao Yi Xian broke through to two-star Dou Zun, Medusa advanced to eight-star Dou Zong, and Tang Chen entered the ranks of four-star Dou Zuns.

That day, Tang Chen was cultivating in his residence when he suddenly sensed something. A look of joy immediately appeared on his calm face.

The next instant, his figure vanished from the residence. When he reappeared, he was already standing beside the purple cocoon where Zi Yan was in seclusion.

"Is she finally about to advance successfully?" Looking at the sudden change before him, the delight in Tang Chen's eyes grew increasingly intense. This girl had finally made a move.

As the purple light on the cocoon grew brighter and brighter, faint cracking sounds finally rang out.

Then, the tiny cracks densely covering the surface of the cocoon quietly split open, and countless dazzling purple rays shot out through them, piercing straight into the heavens.

With a casual wave of his hand, Tang Chen concealed the entire phenomenon so that no outsiders would notice it.

Soon after, more and more cracks spread across the cocoon. In the end, a large piece of the shell suddenly fell away.

With the first piece falling off, the entire cocoon rapidly shattered as though setting off a chain reaction. A purple pillar of light shot fiercely into the sky, eventually striking the spatial barrier Tang Chen had set up and sending ripples surging through it.

The purple pillar persisted for a moment before slowly fading. Under Tang Chen's watchful gaze, a tall figure slowly stepped out from within.

The figure walked gracefully toward him, gradually becoming clearer. Her flawless nude body, her smooth purple hair cascading down to her perky hips, and her mature, curvaceous figure all overflowed with irresistible allure.

Looking at Zi Yan's mature woman's body, Tang Chen found it difficult to connect her with the little girl she had once been.

Seeing Tang Chen staring at her without moving, Zi Yan immediately felt like teasing him.

She swayed her waist and walked toward Tang Chen step by step, the fullness of her chest gently trembling with every movement.

When she reached him, Zi Yan raised a hand to lift Tang Chen's chin, threw him a seductive glance, and said sweetly, "Stupid Tang Chen, do I look good?"

Tang Chen was no gentleman. Seeing Zi Yan dare to provoke him like this, he immediately hoisted her over his shoulder. A wicked grin curled across his lips. "So full of yourself. You need a spanking!"

Smack! Smack! Smack!

The crisp sounds echoed endlessly through the secluded chamber, mingled with Zi Yan's cries. From her initial defiance, to later pleading, and finally submission...

Who knew how long passed before the two lay naked on the ground, Zi Yan curled up in Tang Chen's arms like a kitten and fell soundly asleep.

Looking at the sleeping Zi Yan, Tang Chen's expression gradually turned solemn as he began considering what needed to be done next.

It seems I'll have to get Grandpa to come over next.