A letter from Xue Qinghe, awaiting the night to break the deadlock

Inside the hall, candlelight flickered. Su Chen reached out and untied the blue Ruyi Wishful Treasure Pouch from his waist, placing it on the Rosewood table.

Under the curious gaze of the five women, Su Chen activated his Soul Power, and one by one, the peerless immortal Immortal Herb, each radiant with light and exuding a rich fragrance, were taken out of his treasure pouch and neatly arranged on the table.

In an instant, the room was filled with fragrance! The rich, almost liquefied spiritual energy of heaven and earth spread throughout the hall. Just by inhaling the fragrance, the five women felt their pores open up and their Soul Power leap with joy.

"These... are these all legendary celestial herbs?!"

Ning Rongrong unleashed her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial Martial Soul. Relying on the Martial Soul soul's innate treasure-appraisal sense, she looked at the five rare and extraordinary flowers and herbs on the table, and her breathing instantly became extremely rapid. "Su Chen, did you completely empty Senior Dugu's Medicine Garden?"

"It's a waste to keep it in his hands."

Su Chen picked up the first daffodil, its entire body emerald green and its petals as smooth as jade, and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing: "Zhu Zhuqing, this one is called [Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone]. It nourishes tendons and bones, and unblocks the seven meridians and eight extraordinary vessels. Your Nether Civet Martial Soul emphasizes extreme speed and explosiveness. Eating the petals and then applying the sap from the stem to your entire body will be enough to allow your tendons and bones to undergo a second transformation, completely cleansing your mortal form."

Zhu Zhuqing took the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, feeling the warm spiritual energy emanating from the petals. She looked up at Su Chen, her usually cool eyes filled with an unyielding, burning affection. "Captain, my life and body belong to you. I will never let you down."

Immediately afterward, Su Chen took the magnificent [Aromatic Silk Beauty] that radiated a captivating golden glow and placed it in Ning Rongrong's hand. "Rongrong, last time in Suotuo City, I used my essence blood to help you break through the limitations of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, but this Aromatic Silk Beauty is naturally compatible with your Martial Soul attribute. Absorbing its essence will not only allow you to skip several levels and directly reach level forty Soul Ancestor, but it will also thoroughly solidify the foundation of your Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to its ultimate limit!"

Holding the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Ning Rongrong's pretty face flushed with excitement as she leaned forward and gave Su Chen a big kiss on the cheek.

Afterwards, Su Chen handed the pure white, jade-like [Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid] to Ye Lingling, and then gave the ten-thousand-year-old [Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma] with nine purple-gold patterns to Dugu Yan:

"Lingling, your Red-Gold Dragon-Pattern Begonia has just completed its transformation. This Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid has the most potent medicinal properties, which can help you strengthen your foundation and cultivate your vital energy, ensuring you will have no more cultivation bottlenecks until you reach the level 70 Soul Saint. Yanyan, your snake venom has just healed. This Grade Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma lucidum greatly replenishes your qi and blood, and combined with your newly evolved Jade Phosphorus Purple Crystal Snake, you will be able to break through the level 40 barrier tonight!"

Ye Lingling accepted the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid with both hands, a touching tenderness appearing on her cool and beautiful face. She solemnly said, "Captain's kindness is something I can never repay in this lifetime. The only way I can repay it is by dedicating myself to you and working day and night to regulate your blood and energy."

Dugu Yan's eyes reddened slightly as she gripped the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma and nodded emphatically. "Su Chen, from this day forward, anyone who dares to oppose our Dragon God Team, I'll be the first to poison them to death!"

Finally, Su Chen picked up the most extraordinary flower on the table, Flower King [Lovesick Heartbreak Red], which had no leaves, only a single drop of crimson blood in the center of its white jade petals, and turned to look at Xiao Wu, who was gazing at him expectantly.

"As for this 'King of Flowers Lovesick Heartbreak Red,' I have already used the blood of the Ancestral Dragon to pledge your allegiance to it."

Su Chen held the flower to Xiao Wu's lips, his eyes gentle yet domineering. "In the original story... originally, carrying this flower could only conceal your aura, but with me here, no one in the world dares to touch a hair on your head. You no longer need to hide! Just eat it. The medicinal power of this divine Immortal Herb is enough to completely transform your Soft Bone Rabbit essence into divine beast bloodline, and even your Soul Power will surge!"

Xiao Wu at the crimson stamen at the center of the petals, which was infused with Su Chen's golden-red ancestral dragon blood, Xiao Wu felt a strong longing and stirring deep within her bloodline.

Her eyes welled up with tears, and she threw herself into Su Chen, hugging his waist tightly. "I knew you loved me the most!"

Su Chen raised his hand and waved it, sending the [Divine-Grade Spirit-Gathering Formation Disk], a reward from the system, into the floor of the inner hall.

With a whoosh, a warm golden light instantly enveloped the entire hall, isolating it from all external influences.

Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Yan no longer hesitated and sat cross-legged in the center of the Spirit Gathering Formation Disk. Following Su Chen's instructions, they consumed the peerless immortal Immortal Herb in their hands.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Five distinct yet equally vast and powerful Immortal Herb exploded simultaneously within the five women's bodies!

A layer of crystalline, jade-like, dark dragon light emanated from Zhu Zhuqing's body, and her bones emitted a crisp, transformative sound.

The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Rongrong's palm shone brightly, and her Soul Power surged at a visible speed.

The Soul Ring on Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan's bodies pulsed, and their blood and qi surged like a tide.

After consuming the Lovesick Heartbreak Red Xiao Wu's entire body was completely enveloped in a layer of dazzling pink and gold light, and her bloodline was undergoing a tremendous leap!

Watching the five stunning beauties undergoing a collective transformation within the Spirit Gathering Array, Su Chen turned and walked out of the inner hall, closing the door behind him, and arrived at the White Jade marble table in the center of the courtyard.

After tonight, all members of the Dragon God Team will reach the level of Soul Ancestor level 40 or above). Combined with their absolute dominance as Level 52, Five-Ring, All-Black Soul King, the upcoming Continental Elite Soul Master Academy Tournament will be nothing more than their own backyard hunting ground!

Clatter clatter--!! Just then, outside the tightly closed vermilion gate of the Skywave Villa, a rapid sound of galloping hooves, like a torrential downpour, suddenly came!

The warhorse abruptly stopped outside the gate. Immediately afterward, Dugu Bo, who was guarding the gate, darted into the courtyard, holding a gilded letter with Golden-Thread Nanmu trim and the Swan- shaped sealing wax seal of the Eastern Palace of Heaven Dou. He quickly walked to Su Chen and bowed as he presented it.

"Your Majesty, the chief guard of the Crown Prince's Crown Prince's Eastern Palace has arrived alone under cover of night. He says that His Highness Crown Prince Xue Qinghe has just learned that Your Majesty has returned to the city with this old servant, and has specially ordered him to deliver this urgent personal letter, avoiding the eyes and ears of the Imperial Family. The messenger has left immediately after delivering the letter."

Qian Renxue couldn't sit still any longer?

Su Chen took the gilded letter, which faintly smelled of sandalwood, and rubbed it between his thumb and forefinger—

Click!

He crushed the hard, red-gold sealing wax at the seal to shreds on the spot. Su Chen pulled out the letter inside and unfolded it in the courtyard light. His gaze instantly locked onto the line of delicate handwriting on the letter, which carried a sharp edge:

[Xue Xing has mobilized the Imperial Family Worship Hall and the 3,000 Imperial Knight Corps. Tomorrow at dawn, they will be ordered to encircle and annihilate Skywave Villa. I have prepared a small feast on the rooftop of the Eastern Palace's Star-Picking Tower, inviting Captain Su to a private meeting tomorrow at dawn to discuss a plan to break this deadlock. —Written by Xue Qinghe.]