Chapter 208
The token feels warm and delicate to the touch, as if it were carved from a piece of flawless jade. The word "empty" engraved on it is also full of energy and exudes a faint brilliance.
Upon seeing the token, Lin Wanqiu suddenly remembered her Jade Pendant.
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This Jade Pendant was the only keepsake left to Lin Wanqiu by her mother before her death.
It is also a key token that reveals her background.
She had a feeling that as long as she went to the Yang Prefecture Lin Clan, all her doubts could be resolved.
Lin Wanqiu suppressed her thoughts, carefully put away the token and Jade Pendant, and instead of going out to search for rare and precious materials, she waited here to cultivate while protecting His Highness.
Time flies, and the sun and moon revolve.
Three months passed in the blink of an eye, Xiao Minghuang remained immersed in cultivation, showing no signs of waking up.
During this time, Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu had collected some Heaven and Earth Divine Object and successfully broke through to the Embryonic Shadow Realm.
Once you break through to the Embryonic Shadow Realm, you will naturally come into contact with the threshold of the Primal Embryo Realm.
Everything went so smoothly, as if it were a natural progression.
However, the Spiritual Qi required to break through to the Primal Embryo Realm is extremely vast, and two people cannot break through at the same time in the same place.
Therefore, Ye and Lin had to leave Xiao Minghuang's secluded cultivation location and find another place to break through their limitations.
Before leaving, Ye and Lin glanced back at Xiao Minghuang one last time before turning and departing.
Outside each hall of the Reception Hall, there are arrays set up to protect those inside from interference during their breakthrough. Therefore, Xiao Minghuang doesn't actually need anyone to protect her, nor does she need to worry about being disturbed.
There are actually many such grand halls throughout the entire secret realm.
During their search for rare and precious materials, Ye and Lin had already decided on their respective places for secluded cultivation to break through their limitations. As soon as they left the main hall, they each headed to their secluded cultivation locations.
With the departure of Ye and Lin, the main hall returned to calm.
Time flies like water, passing by in a hurry.
In the center of the main hall, Xiao Minghuang was still cultivating with her eyes closed. Her whole body was shrouded in dense Spiritual Qi, which gathered more and more around her, eventually turning into a liquid-like mist that enveloped her.
The golden-red orb that was originally the size of a fingernail on her abdomen has grown to the size of a palm and is becoming increasingly dazzling.
Rumble!
Suddenly, the entire hall shook violently, and a layer of visible ripples spread out from Xiao Minghuang's body, sweeping in all directions.
A large amount of Spiritual Qi converged towards Xiao Minghuang and merged into her body.
A sudden, explosive sound, like a spring thunderclap, erupted from her Dantian abdomen, resounding throughout the entire hall.
Within her Dantian, a three-inch-sized primordial embryo emerged from the spiritual seed, its entire body radiating a dazzling golden-red glow, as clear as crystal, exuding unparalleled and formidable power.
This was clearly a pure Yang Fire Element Embryo!
As the primordial embryo was born, Xiao Minghuang's body immediately crackled and popped, her bones and muscles resonating.
Immediately afterwards, a surge of powerful spiritual energy erupted from her body, rushing and roaring through her limbs and bones like an endless tide.
Under the cleansing power of this spiritual energy, her meridians, blood vessels, bones, and even her internal organs gradually became more refined and resilient, containing terrifying power.
This is a tremendous transformation.
The primordial embryo refers to the original embryo, representing the condensation of Qi throughout a cultivator's body.
The Primal Embryo Realm is known as the True Person.
It is called true because it is a product of spiritual transformation, returning to its original, pure state.
The path of cultivation, whether it be physical body, Qi cultivation, the spring of Qi, the sea of consciousness, or the seed of spirit, all cultivate the acquired body, with the aim of returning one's body from the acquired to the innate state.
Otherwise, one's essence, energy, and spirit cannot be refined to perfection.
It can be said that the Primal Embryo Realm is the starting point of the cultivation path, while the previous realms are merely the prelude.
Xiao Minghuang's skin was as clear as snow, and one could vaguely see something hidden beneath the skin, containing endless potential.
Nourished by Spiritual Qi energy, this body gradually became stronger and more perfect.
Her entire body radiated a dazzling Rosy Clouds, with rays of divine light descending upon her, making her appear as if she were a true fairy descended to earth.
After a long while, Xiao Minghuang opened her eyes, her pupils shining brightly.
"So this is the Primal Embryo Realm...?"
Xiao Minghuang stood up, and the most obvious thing about her was her Primordial Spirit.
After stretching my muscles and bones, I felt as if I had inexhaustible power within my body, and every move I made carried destructive force.
A cultivator at the Primal Embryo Realm will experience a qualitative change in their physical body, achieving a complete transformation. However, even so, it still cannot compare to the solid foundation laid by Xiao Minghuang at the Great Perfection of Body Tempering!
This advantage will continue until the Half-step King Realm, before other cultivators aspiring to achieve physical perfection will catch up.
"With my current strength, if I were to face the final guardian of the Trial Tower again, I could probably kill him with just a casual punch."
Xiao Minghuang pondered for a moment, then laughed.
"I've already broken through to the Primal Embryo Realm, so there's no need to compare myself to someone in the Spirit Seed Realm."
She sat down cross-legged again. Although she had successfully broken through to the Primal Embryo Realm, she still needed to stabilize her realm. In addition, she had not yet had time to comprehend and absorb that piece of Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron.
However.
Just then...
A powerful aura emanated from the outside, causing the Spiritual Qi filling the hall to tremble slightly.
"What happened?"
Xiao Minghuang suddenly stood up, her Primordial Spirit surging out like a tide, instantly sensing everything that was happening in the outside world.
"Han Li?"
A young man in a white robe stood outside the main hall, seemingly suspended in mid-air. His robes fluttered in the wind, his hands were behind his back, a smile played on his lips, and his eyes were filled with joy.
The aura emanating from him indicated that this seemingly ordinary young man had just successfully broken through to the Primal Embryo Realm!
"What perfect timing!"
Xiao Minghuang's lips curled up slightly, and a strange smile appeared in the corner of her eye.
Clearly, Han Li, having broken through to the Primal Embryo Realm, felt he was all that was needed and wanted to show off.
That's why he deliberately released the aura of the Primal Embryo Realm outside the main hall, just to let her know.
He's made something of himself!
"When people are successful, they easily become arrogant..."
Xiao Minghuang sighed softly, then his figure flashed and he darted out of the main hall.
Han Li was standing in mid-air outside the hall when he suddenly saw a figure fly out at a speed so fast that it was almost impossible to see clearly.
He was able to recognize the figure only after it had stopped moving.
The girl before me was dressed in a bright yellow dress, with a slender and graceful figure, an exquisitely beautiful face, an extraordinary temperament, and a calm and ethereal gaze. She exuded an indescribable sense of nobility, almost as if she were not of this mortal world.
Moreover, what surprised Han Li the most was that this girl was actually a super expert in the Primal Embryo Realm, whose aura was even more powerful and domineering than his own!
"You... you actually broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm?"
Han Li stared wide-eyed, his face filled with shock.
Originally, he thought he could break through to the Primal Embryo Realm first, and with the difference of one major realm, even if he couldn't easily defeat Xiao Minghuang, suppressing him wouldn't be too difficult.
But unexpectedly, Xiao Minghuang also broke through to the next level.
Even at the Spirit Seed Realm, he was no match for Xiao Minghuang.
If they are both at the Primal Embryo Realm, the difference between them is as vast as the difference between clouds and mud!
In an instant.
Han Li completely gave up on the idea of a duel.
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A deep sense of frustration welled up in his heart, and he could only say bitterly, "Princess Xiao, congratulations on breaking through to the Primal Embryo Realm. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you any longer."
"Wait a minute," Xiao Minghuang suddenly called out to Han Li.
"Um?"
Han Li was stunned, and asked in confusion, "Princess Xiao, is there anything else you need?"
Xiao Minghuang glanced at him indifferently and smiled, "Since you have also broken through to the Primal Embryo Realm, you probably haven't had any matches with anyone yet and don't know your own strength. Why don't you spar with me and we can both improve our understanding of our own strength? What do you say?"
Upon hearing this, Han Li's expression changed drastically.
"This is absolutely unacceptable!" Han Li immediately refused.
"Is there something wrong?" Xiao Minghuang asked.
Han Li hesitated for a moment, a hint of embarrassment on his face, and said, "So what if I broke through? I know my own limitations. Princess Xiao is a genius. Even at the Spirit Seed Realm, she was able to kill a True Demon at the Nascent Soul Realm. When I was at the Spirit Seed Realm, I didn't even dare to boast about being invincible in the same realm. Wouldn't it be humiliating to compete with Princess Xiao?"
Han Li was a little embarrassed, but she didn't hold back and told him what was on her mind.
Seeing that Han Li wasn't playing any tricks, Xiao Minghuang didn't bother with further pleasantries. He waved his hand and smiled, "Fellow Daoist Han, you're overthinking it. Since it's just a friendly spar, it should only be a friendly exchange. There's no need to belittle yourself. Your top-ten ranking in the trial competition is enough to prove your talent. There's no need to be too nervous about sparring with me."
Xiao Minghuang's eyes were clear, and her tone was gentle, giving Han Li a lot of confidence.
Han Li remained silent for a moment. He knew very well that his current strength was inferior to Xiao Minghuang's, but the matter had already been discussed to this extent. If he refused again, it would be disrespectful and would narrow his path in the inner courtyard.
It would be better to serve as Princess Xiao's sparring partner, get a beating, and then it would be easier to curry favor with her later.
"In that case, Princess Xiao, please enlighten me!"
"Good!"
Xiao Minghuang nodded, then immediately extended her snow-white wrist, a silver sword Sword Qi condensing at her fingertips, and slashed towards Han Li!
In that instant.
A dazzling sword light streaked across the void, like a shooting star falling from the moon, brilliant and captivating!
Call out--!
The sword rang out with a clear, resonant sound, like a dragon's roar, its sharp edge echoing across the land.
An extremely sharp edge burst forth, violently distorting the surrounding air and emitting a piercing tearing sound.
He jolted awake and hastily drew his longsword to defend himself, but it was no match for his strength.
The sword's edge struck the surface of the longsword, instantly cleaving it in two.
Seeing the sword's edge about to strike him, Han Li instinctively closed his eyes.
However, just as the sword's edge was about to strike Han Li's chest, it suddenly vanished in front of him.
After a brief moment of shock, Han Li's face still showed signs of fear.
He knew perfectly well that if that sword had struck his chest, it would have been enough to obliterate him completely!
"So strong!"
The next moment.
Xiao Minghuang's figure landed in front of him.
Looking at that peerless figure, Han Li's face was filled with bitterness. He knew that he was no match for Xiao Minghuang, but he did not expect that, even though they were at the same level, he could not even withstand a casual sword strike from Xiao Minghuang!
He knew that Xiao Minghuang possessed a variety of secret techniques, supernatural abilities, and magical treasures, each of which was extremely powerful, including the Fire Spirit Seed supernatural ability, a secret technique to draw upon the Power of Stars to empower himself, and a mysterious magical treasure that could conjure up stars.
But he was defeated without using any of these methods.
It was just a matter of raising his hand and wielding his sword.
The gap between the two people is like an insurmountable chasm!