Chapter 408 - 406: Divine Body Fourth Layer
"Hoo..."
Su Xihe, who had some lingering worries, was amazed to learn that the new additions to her Lotus Platform could actually help her comprehend Dao Rhyme.
Those soft, tender lips made Qin Yu’s heart skip a beat.
Such a stunning beauty—of course, everything should be given to her!
[Emotion Point from Su Xihe +10]
[Su Xihe Romantic Point: 90 (Heartfelt)]
Su Xihe’s increase in strength made her more confident, but most of all it was Qin Yu’s affection for her that warmed her heart and gave her an overwhelming sense of security.
"Tsk!"
Qin Yu glanced at the flame.
This Sect Leader, though proud and aloof, all her heart had long belonged to him alone.
"Master, should we call for help?"
Seeing Su Xihe so exhausted, Qin Yu gently brushed the strands of hair that veiled her extraordinary beauty.
"Don’t call Xiyue."
Su Xihe pleaded softly. Every time she was with her younger sister, she’d always protect her, but now Su Xihe could barely take care of herself, unable to spare more energy for her sister.
"Then should I call Yan Yu to help you?"
Qin Yu whispered softly by her ear.
The next moment, he acutely sensed his beautiful master’s...
...nervousness.
As expected, it seemed Master still felt somewhat awkward about the Flame Guard’s status deep down.
After all, she used to be a Sect Leader.
....
Day after day.
Su Xihe’s return from seclusion naturally drew the attention of all the ladies.
Already breathtakingly beautiful, now she carried the unique Dao Rhyme of the Lotus Platform Realm, her whole aura more elegant and refined, her delicate skin seemingly about to drip water.
This was obviously due to the breakthrough in Realm, which multiplied her lifespan.
The ones most affected were indisputably Su Xiyue and Leng Ruyu, both at the Golden Core Realm. They buried themselves in cultivation, endlessly absorbing Warm Current.
Even Lin Qianqian, Lin Shuishui, and the others became more diligent.
"Qianqian, rest early."
Looking at Lin Qianqian’s weary face, Qin Yu felt a bit distressed.
His beloved wives each had their own merits. The most gentle and considerate was Lin Qianqian. No matter how tired she became, she would always push herself, unwilling to waste even a moment.
[Flame Point: 18920]
[Cultivation: Late Golden Core 55%]
[Root Bone: Upper Grade Dao Bone (Flame Point 18920/800000)]
[Spiritual Power: Subtle Initial Stage (Flame Point 18920/400000)]
[Pure Yang Divine Body: Third Layer (5005-5000) Ready to Breakthrough]
Only when Lin Qianqian and her sisters were sound asleep did Qin Yu get up, glance at the flame, and discover that his Pure Yang Divine Body could finally break through.
"Breakthrough!"
Suppressing his excitement, Qin Yu willed it in his mind.
The next instant, the flame burst forth wildly, like a meteor shower cascading countless blazing sparks, all falling gently into Qin Yu’s body, quietly fusing into his flesh, bones, and blood.
"Bang! Bang!"
Qin Yu distinctly sensed his blood turning into a raging river of fire, blazing beyond words as it surged through his veins. It was like magma churning deep underground, flowing through every inch of flesh—even the tiniest cells—all being transformed by this power.
With every surge of his blood, every inch of flesh and bone within Qin Yu was constantly reshaped and reorganized. Every bout of tempering brought a deep, resonant echo, reminiscent of grand chimes, radiating purity and resilience.
As the transformation continued, mysterious ancient runes within the flame became more vivid, as if containing some truth of the world. They glimmered softly and silently integrated into Qin Yu’s body.
This metamorphosis lasted a full three days.
At last, as the flame gradually calmed and stilled, his blood still shimmered with a faint red glow, like sunset light reflected in blood, radiating boundless power.
Immersed in introspection, Qin Yu sensed and adapted to every subtle change in his flesh.
With every heartbeat, his blood raged like roaring flames, surging ceaselessly with vitality.
[Pure Yang Divine Body: Fourth Layer (15-10000)]
Qin Yu clenched his hand, and an indescribable strength gathered rapidly in his arm muscles.
"Rumble rumble rumble...!"
He had no doubt that a single punch could instantly kill a pinnacle Golden Core Realm cultivator!
More unexpectedly, with this Divine Body Fourth Layer breakthrough, his body had grown yet again.
Feeling the strength from his Divine Body’s enhancement, he couldn’t wait to battle the little demoness, Leng Ruyu, to see how many layers of Celestial Palace he could break!
The little demoness sensed it too—after Qin Yu’s few days of seclusion, he was clearly much stronger.
Looking at her husband’s eager fighting spirit, she said nothing, simply smiling foolishly, her eyes nearly dripping water.
What a demoness!
"Demoness, tonight, your husband will surely reassert his authority!"
"Heh, that’s not the kind of thing you can assert just with your mouth, you know."
Though Qin Yu’s Divine Body had upgraded, the little demoness was also at late Golden Core, not really far behind in cultivation, and she possessed an Innate Sacred Body too.
So—she wasn’t intimidated at all!
...
The little demoness’s Innate Sacred Body was unbelievably powerful, not something ordinary people could have.
Thankfully, Qin Yu had a Divine Body—otherwise...
Who knows how much time passed.
Qin Yu walked out from the Lifebound Space.
"Madam Master."
Yin Qinghe, hearing his transmission, quietly put down Little Ling’Er in her arms, tucked her in, and then tiptoed out.
"You... broke through?"
Looking at the man before her, Yin Qinghe could plainly sense his aura was much stronger.
"Realm is still a bit short, but within half a year, I should be able to rush for Lotus Platform."
Qin Yu glanced around the room.
Little Ling’Er was sleeping soundly, so he felt at ease, stretched out his hand, and drew the beautiful Madam Master into his arms.
"Don’t... someone might hear."
"I’ve told Lan Shi and the others to rest, and there’s an array isolating us. Who could hear?"
"Not here, you’ll wake up the Princess."
Yin Qinghe shot her rebellious disciple a teasing glare.
Every time things get heated, he always wants to watch her get embarrassed, never showing her any mercy.
And anyway—is this really something she can control?
"Qin Yu, he finally emerged!"
Qin Yu’s breakthrough, his cultivation with his beloved wives—four days had passed in the Lifebound Space, and two whole days in the outside world.
When Qin Yu’s aura appeared, the Empress Dowager in Jade Flower Palace instantly sensed it.
"Eh? He took Yin Qinghe away?"
"Seriously, with so many wives, why does he keep snatching people away? Little Ling’Er sleeping alone won’t get used to it."
The Empress Dowager sensed Yin Qinghe’s aura leaving the room and grew a bit annoyed.
After wrestling with herself for a moment, she still couldn’t curb her worries. She looked left and right, made sure the Empress wasn’t observing her, then extended her sense toward Huayang Hall.
Shhh...
Thank goodness, Little Ling’Er was still sleeping sweetly.
Eh...
The nearby side hall seemed off.
Was that Qin Yu?!
In the Empress Dowager’s eyes, Qin Yu used to be like the shining sun in winter—gentle and warm. Now, the sunlight was even more dazzling—just sensing it from afar felt like noon’s blazing sun, brilliant, radiant, and hard to look at directly.
This guy is just a walking sun.
The Empress Dowager’s heart was torn, her expression complicated.
Should she peek or not?
Her mood was tangled. Late at night, calling away a beloved wife—was something urgent happening?
Actually, Xiangrui wasn’t wrong—some things really were important.
But what if she glimpsed some scandalous scene again...?
Wait.
Is that really even scandalous?
It’s just normal reproductive activity.
Just like spirit beasts—in order to pair up that proud Fairy Crane, the Empress Dowager had traveled thousands of miles to catch a whole flock of Fairy Cranes for it.
Her eyes grew brighter and brighter.
Right, so what?
It’s all natural—so what if she stumbles across it?
A-anyway, Qin Yu has no idea.
After a fierce inner struggle, the Empress Dowager successfully convinced herself.
So...
She peeked.
Just a peek, nothing would happen.
The next moment, her gaze tightened sharply.
"He... he grew again!"
Her tone held disbelief, and she hurriedly raised a hand to cover her eyes, a blush creeping onto her cheeks.
Oh no, oh no, how was she supposed to know he did this every single day...
Damn it!
And so—
The following day—
Qin Yu noticed the Empress Dowager was acting strange again. Whenever her gaze met his, there was always a trace of wary, guarded caution, as if he were some monstrous beast. Yet, when she looked at Little Ling’Er, her eyes brimmed with love and cherishing, occasionally accompanied by long sighs.
What was going on with the Empress Dowager?
Qin Yu felt he needed to have an honest talk with her, lest he unintentionally anger her someday without realizing it.
He was still counting on the Empress Dowager to help him block Flower Fairy when the month was up.
He picked the perfect moment—when the Empress Dowager was alone picking flowers in the garden, he followed quietly.
The Empress Dowager didn’t turn, but in her senses, that blazing sun was approaching, making her feel almost scorched.