Gu Yuena

The Primordial Azure Lotus Dao Seed fell into his palm.

Long Yao closed his eyes.

The Nine Great Origins circulate slowly within the body.

Fire, earth, thunder, ice, storm, light, darkness, space, and destruction each occupy a place.

The nine origins of the past, though able to cooperate with each other, have always maintained clear boundaries.

Now.

That Dao Seed landed in the center of the Nine Origins.

The blue lotus pattern unfolds in concentric circles.

The nine fundamental sources simultaneously converge inward.

The flames did not go out.

The ice did not dissipate.

Light and darkness still stand on opposite sides.

However, a thin blue vein appeared between them.

Its veins run through the nine origins.

Each cycle brings the nine forces closer together.

Long Yao raised his right hand.

The nine origins appeared in the palm of the hand.

Flame clashed with ice.

There was no outbreak.

Thunder pierced through the storm.

It did not cause the slightest disruption.

The Spatial Origin flowed between the nine forces, fixing all changes within the palm of the hand.

The source of destruction finally falls.

The nine origins stopped simultaneously.

A wisp of azure power slowly emerged from their center.

This power lacks the intensity of flames.

It lacks the ferocity of thunder.

There is also no illusion of the Spatial Origin.

It simply exists quietly in the palm of your hand.

Long Yao gazed at that wisp of blue light.

"Primordial Chaos Power."

Shui Yue'er peeked over the stone table.

"Dean, is this edible?"

Shui Bing'er looked at her.

"That is the Dean's essence."

"I was just asking."

Shui Yue'er pulled her head back.

Long Yao withdrew the blue light from his palm.

"The seed of the Dao is not yet mature."

"Your current contact will disrupt the Nine-Origin Cycle."

Shui Yue'er immediately took a step back.

"Then I won't touch it."

Bibi Dong looked at Long Yao.

"This power is stronger than the Nine Great Origins?"

"Strength or weakness is not the key factor."

Long Yao said:

"The Nine Great Origins can be used separately."

"The Primordial Chaos Power allows them to operate within the same set of rules."

Bibi Dong looked down at her hands.

She had just broken through to Level 100, which allowed the two Spider Emperors to complete their Origin Cycle.

Long Yao, however, has already begun to Unification the Nine Great Origins.

The difference between the two is not in the amount of strength.

And at different levels on the path of spiritual practice.

Long Yao regained his composure.

The Primordial Azure Lotus Dao Seed entered the depths of the Divine Soul.

Nine Azure Lotus leaves slowly rotated around the seed of Dao.

With each rotation, a Primordial Chaos Power flows from the lotus heart.

It travels along the meridians for a cycle, finally returning to the Dao seed.

The Dao Seed did not increase Long Yao's cultivation level.

But this makes his Origin Cycle more complete.

In the past, Long Yao had to mobilize the Nine Great Origins separately.

Now.

Just one thought.

Nine forces can respond simultaneously.

Long Yao opened her eyes.

The golden light on the sky gradually faded.

Only a few lines of text remained on the Golden Ranking of successful candidates.

[The Primordial Azure Lotus Dao Seed has recognized its master.]

[The Origin-Returning Realm Seal has merged with the True Dragon Tower.]

[The initial recording of the Myriad Laws Returning to the Origin Tome has been completed.]

[Long Yao's Origin Cycle has been enhanced.]

[Current Realm: Beyond God King]

Shui Bing'er looked up at the sky.

"The rankings for the Golden Ranking remain unchanged."

"The level of cultivation has not changed."

Long Yao picked up his teacup.

"As strength increases, one's realm may not necessarily need to change."

Bibi Dong looked at the Azure Lotus Seal beside the tower gate.

"The Origin-Returning Realm Seal has been integrated into the True Dragon Tower."

"Cultivation within the tower will be more stable from now on."

"Um."

Long Yao stood up.

He walked to the True Dragon Tower and placed his hand on the stone wall.

A bluish-white light spread from the palm.

The nine stories of the True Dragon Tower simultaneously lit up with cyan patterns.

The texture of the first layer stabilizes first.

Then came the second and third floors.

When the Azure Lotus pattern on the seventh floor lit up, a beam of blue light fell into the lotus platform in the center of the stone chamber.

The eighth and ninth floors are not fully open.

Each of them merely shone a sliver of light.

Long Yao withdrew his hand.

"The foundation of this realm is now secure."

Shui Yue'er looked at the tower.

When can we enter the eighth and ninth floors?

"Waiting for you to complete the Nine-Inch Heavy Water."

Shui Yue'er immediately looked at Shui Bing'er.

"Sister, did you hear that?"

Shui Bing'er nodded.

"I heard you."

"The Dean has linked cultivation with rewards again."

Long Yao turned to look at her.

"You haven't even begun your Heavy Water for today."

Shui Yue'er's expression froze.

She looked at the sky, then at the empty bowl on the table.

The top prize period has just ended.

It has nothing to do with Heavy Water.

"I've already finished my Lotus Seed Soup."

"So you can start cultivating now."

Shui Yue'er looked down at her palm.

A moment later, she walked to the lakeside.

"Then I'll try the 8.5-inch one first."

Nine Inches.

Shui Yue'er stopped in her tracks.

"Dean, I'm not ready yet."

Heavy Water won't wait for you to be ready.

Shui Yue'er had no choice but to raise her hands.

In the center of the lake, a drop of Heavy Water slowly rises.

Eight inches.

Nine Inches.

Heavy Water hangs above the lake surface.

Shui Yue'er's arm sank downwards.

She did not immediately increase her Soul Power.

The ripples on the surface of the Heavy Water gradually spread out.

Shui Yue'er gritted her teeth and adjusted the flow of her Soul Power.

The essence of the Death Spider Emperor slowly circulated within Long Yao's body.

The Primordial Azure Lotus Dao Seed released a wisp of azure energy.

The blue mist did not reach the lake surface.

It simply landed at the base of the True Dragon Tower.

The Water Element that had dispersed were gathered back together by the Origin Origin-Returning Realm Seal.

The lake surface quickly returned to calm.

The weight of Heavy Water did not decrease.

Shui Yue'er felt the pressure on her hands lessen.

She looked up at Long Yao.

"Dean, is the True Dragon Tower helping me?"

"It simply prevented your Soul Power from being wasted."

"Can I raise it another inch?"

"Maintain the Nine Inches for now."

Shui Yue'er lowered her head again.

Under her control, the Heavy Water slowly came to a stop.

Shui Bing'er stood beside the White Jade Stone Platform.

She looked at the blue light emanating from the tower, then at Long Yao.

Will the Origin-Returning Realm Seal cause changes even in the Outer Court academy?

"Won't."

Why choose only the True Dragon Tower and the lakeside platform?

"This is my Origin-Returning Land."

Long Yao said:

"The Outer Court belongs to the College."

"This place belongs to spiritual practice."

Bibi Dong stood beside the stone table.

She opened the Myriad Laws Returning to the Origin Tome.

On the first page, the two Spider Emperor's essences had already transformed into complete patterns.

To Bearing.

Refinement.

Unification.

Three lines of text are arranged below the pattern.

Bibi Dong extended her finger and placed it on the second page.

The paper remains blank.

She did not continue turning the pages.

"Master, may I continue recording tomorrow?"

"Can."

"Once the record is complete, others can also cultivate?"

Whether one can cultivate depends on whether their own inherent nature is suitable.

Bibi Dong closed the Jade Tome.

"I see."

Shui Yue'er was still controlling the Heavy Water by the lake.

The Tenth Place breath.

The twentieth breath.

The thirtieth breath.

Her arms felt heavier and heavier.

The Heavy Water did not fall.

Long Yao picked up his teacup.

"Continue."

Shui Yue'er did not respond.

She was no longer able to concentrate on speaking.

Shui Bing'er walked to Long Yao's side.

"She completed Nine Inches for the first time today."

"It's not finished yet."

She has maintained this for thirty breaths.

The requirement is Quarter of an Hour.

Shui Bing'er nodded.

She did not speak again.

The lakeside fell silent again.

The blue patterns on the True Dragon Tower rotated slowly.

The Primordial Azure Lotus Dao Seed sank into Long Yao's Divine Soul.

That Primordial Chaos Power circulated back along with the Nine Great Origins.

Long Yao looked at the lake.

His power has increased even further.

But the real cultivation has only just begun.

Lakeside.

Shui Yue'er sent the Heavy Water back into the lake, supported herself on her knees with both hands, and slowly exhaled.

Shui Bing'er handed over a cloth.

This time, they didn't disperse beforehand.

"Sister, please remember this for me."

She wiped the sweat from her brow and turned to look at the stone table.

Long Yao had already closed the Myriad Laws Returning to the Origin Tome.

I'm going out for a bit.

Bibi Dong put down the teapot.

"Master, would you like me to come along?"

"No need, you should leave the stable source behind."

Shui Yue'er immediately looked up.

Where did the Dean go?

"Star Dou Great Forest"

She recalled the silver dragon shadow in the sky, and the cloth in her hand stopped in mid-air.

"To see the Silver Dragon King?"

Long Yao nodded.

The tea set on the table hadn't been put away yet, so he picked up a small Bamboo Box and put the remaining tea leaves inside.

Shui Yue'er watched his movements.

"Even when meeting the God King, one must bring tea?"

When you go to visit someone's home, you can't just let the host treat you.

Bibi Dong closed the Bamboo Box for him.

She didn't ask any more questions.

A beam of blue light unfolded at the end of the stone path, and Long Yao walked in carrying Bamboo Box.

A lake breeze swept by, and his figure was no longer visible on the stone path.

Star Dou Great Forest.

The trees in the forest are dense with foliage, and sunlight filters through the canopy, leaving dappled patterns of light on the grass.

Long Yao did not enter the Lake of Life directly.

He landed on the forest path and walked in the direction from which the moisture was coming.

A small white animal crouched beside a tree root, its front paws pressing down on half a fruit.

Upon seeing the hem of the green robe, it immediately lowered its body.

Long Yao withdrew his power and bypassed the tree root.

"Eat yours."

The little animal raised its head.

He had already walked several feet, his sleeves brushing against the drooping vines without disturbing the birds perched on the branches.

The shadows of the trees ahead gradually thinned out.

A stretch of emerald green lake came into view.

Di Tian stood by the lake, the Commander Seal his brows lit up, and then he knelt down on one knee.

"Di Tian pays respects to the Dragon God."

Long Yao stopped in his tracks.

"Stand up."

The figure in black stood up as instructed, but remained standing to the side with head bowed.

"The Master is waiting for you."

"No need to announce it."

A silver glint appeared in the center of the lake.

A silver-haired woman emerged from the light, her bare feet landing on the water's surface, creating tiny ripples beneath her feet.

Long Yao looked up.

Gu Yuena wore a long, silver-white dress; the hem of the dress swept across the lake water without getting wet.

Her long hair cascaded down her back, with a few strands clinging to her neck, making her skin appear even more radiant.

Those purple eyes were different from the dragon eyes on the Golden Ranking.

The distance across the sky has been removed; the lake's reflection shimmers in my eyes, as does the blue robes worn by those on the shore.

She is indeed very beautiful.

With her clear and bright eyes, elegant nose, and pale lips, even without the identity of the Silver Dragon King, she was enough to make anyone stop and take a second look.

Gu Yuena stood still on the shore.

Her gaze shifted from the Bamboo Box to Long Yao's brow.

"You've come."

I just came to see you.

The two were separated only by a shallow stream of water.

She did not go forward immediately.

Should I address you as Dragon God, or Long Yao?

Long Yao looked at her.

"Long Yao."

Her silver hair was ruffled by the lake breeze, brushing against her cheek.

She raised her hand to gather her hair.

"You possess the complete origin, yet I can still perceive my own independence."

You are independent by nature.

He stepped onto the bluestone by the lake and placed the Bamboo Box aside.

"Gu Yuena, you don't need to consider yourself part of anyone just because I'm here."

She looked at him for a moment.

"You don't intend to reclaim your original source?"

"I don't plan to."

Long Yao's gaze fell on her brow.

Hidden there is the still-healing Divine Core, and the Nine-Origin Cycle is slowly rotating along the Ancestral Scale.

"I am not here to be subjugated."

Gu Yuena turned to look at Di Tian.

"Go and patrol the perimeter."

The figure in black bowed and withdrew, leaving no one else to serve him.

Soon only two people remained by the lake.

She raised her hand and gestured for a stone table, from which two stone benches slowly rose from the grass.

Long Yao sat down at the table.

"There's no tea here?"

"I don't drink these."

Gu Yuena sat opposite him, her gaze falling on the Bamboo Box.

"However, you brought it."

He opened the box.

A few tea leaves fell into the cup, and water was poured in along the side of the cup.

She watched him boil water with a wisp of flame, without intervening.

A moment later, the aroma of tea spread in the lake breeze.

Long Yao placed a cup of tea in front of her.

"Try it."

The silver-haired woman picked up her cup and took a small sip.

Her brow furrowed slightly.

"Bitter."

"Wait a little longer."

She did not put down the cup.

A moment later, those purple eyes looked at him again.

"The sweet part comes later."

"This is the aftertaste."

Gu Yuena lowered her eyes to look at the tea leaves in her cup.

"You do this every day at the academy?"

"Drinking tea teaches one self-cultivation, and occasionally taking a walk."

Her fingertips stopped along the rim of the glass.

"You're different from before."

"Having experienced so many reincarnations, it's time I changed a little."

Long Yao picked up his teacup.

"You don't have to stay at the bottom of the lake all day."

"I need to recuperate."

"The cycle of the boundary gate never stops; you can heal your injuries by sitting here."

Gu Yuena did not refute.

The Silver Dragon Realm Gate behind her shrank into a small silver pattern, which was attached to her long hair, and the nine primal elements were still flowing in sequence.

A wisp of leaf drifted by on the lake breeze.

A leaf brushed past her shoulder and landed on the rim of her cup.

She raised her finger, ready to move it away.

Long Yao reached out and took it first.

Their fingertips touched lightly.

Gu Yuena looked up.

He had already placed the leaf on the other side of the stone table.

If a leaf falls into the tea, the taste will change.

"I can take it."

"I saw it."

She looked at his hands before picking up her teacup again.

Long Yao didn't urge her to speak.

He pushed the Bamboo Box to the corner of the table and looked down at the fruit trees by the lake.

The branches were laden with ripe red berries, their skins still glistening with morning dew.

Gu Yuena followed his gaze.

"Do you want to eat?"

"May I pick it?"

"Who in this entire forest would stop you?"

Long Yao stood up.

"I am asking about the master of the house."

She put down her teacup and got up from the stone bench.

"Can."

The two walked along the lake to the tree.

The lowest branch drooped to Gu Yuena's shoulder; she reached out and plucked a red fruit.

Long Yao took the fruit she offered, washed it in clean water, and handed it back to her.

You try it first.

"I do not need to eat."

"Tasting the flavor is not about replenishing the original essence."

She looked at the fruit in her palm, and finally lowered her head to take a small bite.

The sweet juice lingered on my lips.

Gu Yuena raised her eyes, just in time to meet his gaze.

What are you looking at?

"It depends on whether you like it."

"Just fruit."

After she finished speaking, she took another bite.

Long Yao smiled.

The silver-haired woman did not avoid his gaze, but simply moved the fruit in her hand to her side.

"Pick it yourself."