Ling Yuan gently shook her head.
"My Soul Power merely served as a catalyst."
"What truly made the difference was your Rainbow Dragon's Heart."
"If it had been any other Soul Elder, even if I helped them cultivate every day, it would have been impossible for them to rise two levels in two months."
Ling Yuan moved a little closer.
Her fiery red hair draped over her shoulders, several strands falling onto Long Tian's hand.
A faint, alluring fragrance drifted over.
"Good disciple."
"I've cultivated with you for a full two months. How do you plan to thank me?"
Long Tian raised his eyes to look at the breathtakingly beautiful face before him.
"What does Teacher want?"
Ling Yuan scrutinized her disciple seriously.
The face before her was so handsome that not the slightest flaw could be found.
His black hair was like ink, his Nine-Colored Double Pupils shone like stars, and the nobility and charm brought by his True Dragon Bloodline were woven into every subtle expression.
Even after spending every day together, Ling Yuan still found herself unsettled whenever she looked at him.
"I haven't thought of anything yet."
Her slender finger gently tapped Long Tian's brow.
"This face of yours is becoming more and more lovable."
"If you grow a few more years older, who knows how many women will have their hearts set on you."
Long Tian caught the jade-like hand before his forehead.
Its warm, soft touch fell into his palm.
"Will Teacher have her heart set on me too?"
Ling Yuan froze slightly.
Then, she withdrew her hand and calmly adjusted her red sleeve.
"I'm merely reminding you."
"There are so many pretty girls at Skywater Academy, all circling around you every day."
"If you put all your thoughts into them, your cultivation speed will inevitably be affected."
Long Tian glanced at Ling Yuan's faintly reddened cheeks.
"This disciple cultivates every day. Teacher should know that best."
Ling Yuan gave a soft snort.
"That is precisely why I need to keep watching you."
"You have already reached level thirty-nine. Next comes the critical stage of breaking through to level forty."
"It would be best not to interrupt the Soul Power circulation."
Long Tian looked toward the Cold Jade Bed.
"Does Teacher intend to remain at Skywater Academy?"
"Since I have already helped you for two months, I won't begrudge you these final few days."
Ling Yuan shifted her body, her fair jade feet stepping onto the Cold Jade Bed.
When her round toes touched the cold air, they instinctively curled slightly.
Fiery Soul Power immediately surged forth, melting all the frost beneath her feet.
"This is the critical period for your breakthrough."
"We will cultivate during the day, and maintain the Soul Power circulation at night."
"Let's just sleep together."
Long Tian looked at the beauty in the red dress before him.
"Teacher is serious?"
"When have I ever lied to you?"
Ling Yuan folded her arms before her.
"Though the Cold Jade Bed isn't large, it is still enough for two people."
"As long as we maintain contact, the two streams of Soul Power can circulate on their own."
"That way, you can break through to level forty even sooner."
Long Tian nodded lightly.
"Since Teacher does not mind, this disciple naturally has no objections."
Ling Yuan lifted her chin.
"If I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of?"
The night deepened.
Only Nine-Colored Divine Light and crimson flames remained within the cultivation room.
After the master and disciple completed their final Soul Power circulation, the surging power within their bodies gradually settled.
Ling Yuan stretched out her legs and lay on her side along the inner edge of the Cold Jade Bed.
Her fiery red gown spread along her body, her long, well-proportioned legs naturally pressed together, while her fair jade feet extended beyond the hem of her skirt.
Long Tian lay on the outer side.
The Cold Jade Bed had never been particularly wide, and only a very short distance separated them.
As Ling Yuan turned over, her soft body lightly pressed against his white robes.
Her crimson hair spilled across Long Tian's shoulder.
The warmth belonging to a fire-attributed Titled Douluo also continuously passed through where they touched.
At first, that warmth was fairly gentle.
As the Soul Power circulation accelerated, the heat radiating from Ling Yuan grew stronger and stronger.
The white frost on the Cold Jade Bed continuously melted, only to be condensed again by the chill.
Long Tian could clearly feel the body temperature of the woman beside him.
Fire-attributed Soul Power entered his body through his arm, and the Rainbow Dragon's Heart immediately began beating faster.
Ling Yuan slowly opened her beautiful eyes.
"You're still awake?"
"Teacher is too close."
Long Tian looked at her exquisite face so close to his own.
"The Soul Power circulation is too fast. I can't sleep for now."
Ling Yuan lowered her head for a look.
Their arms were pressed together, and their knees lightly touched through their clothes.
"The Cold Jade Bed is only this large."
"If you find it crowded, you can move a little farther outward."
Long Tian turned to look at the edge of the bed.
"If I move any farther out, I'll fall off."
Ling Yuan could not help laughing.
"A dignified inheritor of the Rainbow True Dragon Inheritance, and you can still fall off a bed?"
"Teacher can try it."
"If I fall, the Soul Power circulation will immediately be interrupted too."
Ling Yuan thought for a moment. Not only did she not move away, she instead edged closer.
Her fair jade hand landed on Long Tian's arm, fixing the distance between them.
"This way, you won't fall."
"Don't move around."
Feeling the warm breath so close at his side, Long Tian's emotions fluctuated briefly.
The Rainbow Dragon's Heart released a wisp of Nine-Colored Divine Light, suppressing that unrest once more.
"Teacher should rest early as well."
Ling Yuan gently closed her eyes.
"I know."
Crimson flames and Nine-Colored Divine Light continued to circulate along the arms where they touched.
One night passed.
Over the following days, master and disciple continuously maintained their Soul Power circulation.
The Soul Power within Long Tian's body also charged toward the level-forty bottleneck through day after day of accumulation.
On the morning of the fifth day.
Intense Nine-Colored Divine Light suddenly erupted from the Cold Jade Bed.
Boom!
Surging Soul Power swept through the entire cultivation room.
Large sheets of frost fell from the walls, while fine cracks appeared across the floor.
The Rainbow Dragon's Heart beat powerfully.
Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple elements circulated through his meridians at once.
The Soul Power barrier blocking his path was directly shattered by the Nine-Colored True Dragon Bloodline.
Level forty!
Long Tian opened his eyes.
A massive Nine-Colored Divine Dragon spread its wings behind him, its noble dragon's might filling the cultivation room.
Three Soul Rings slowly revolved around his white robes.
Although he had yet to obtain his fourth Soul Ring, the Soul Power within his body had truly reached level forty.
Ling Yuan immediately sat upright.
Her fiery red hair was slightly disheveled, and her fair cheeks still bore the rosy flush of having just awakened.
"Level forty?"
"You really broke through!"
Ling Yuan grasped Long Tian's wrist and carefully examined the Soul Power within him.
A moment later, her expression became exceptionally vivid.
"Two months ago, you were only level thirty-seven."
"Now, after just over two months, you have already reached level forty."
"Good disciple, you are becoming more and more unfathomable to me."
Long Tian withdrew the Nine-Colored Divine Light.
"Without Teacher's help, I would have needed more time."
Ling Yuan looked at the handsome young man before her.
"Even without me, you would have broken through sooner or later."
"I merely helped you shorten the time."
Long Tian rose from the Cold Jade Bed.
"Level forty has been reached."
"Next, it is time to search for my fourth Soul Ring."
Ling Yuan arranged her red gown and slipped her fiery red high heels back onto her jade feet.
"I'll go with you."
"The fourth Soul Ring determines the Rainbow Dragon's next element. It cannot be chosen carelessly."
Long Tian nodded.
"Then we will head to the Star Dou Great Forest."
That afternoon.
Two streaks of light departed Skywater Academy and sped toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
Ling Yuan spread her flaming wings and carried Long Tian over the rolling mountain ranges.
By evening.
The two landed on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Towering ancient trees blocked most of the light, while thick fallen leaves carpeted the ground.
Traces left behind by Soul Beast activity could be seen everywhere.
Ling Yuan walked ahead.
She completely concealed the aura of a Titled Douluo, retaining only a wisp of Soul Power to protect herself.
"Your first three elements are fire, ice, and lightning."
"What do you plan to choose for your fourth Soul Ring?"
Before you continue
Explore the wiki