Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 925 - 406: Tier Four Middle-grade Puppet Successfully Refined

As soon as the tiniest hint of depletion appeared in Duan Shuang’s Mana, a flow of pure and soothing Star Power would rush forth from the core of her Nascent Soul, rapidly restoring the expended amount, nurturing her Divine Sense, and enabling her to stay in optimal condition while relentlessly attacking the barrier.

Following half a month of such persistent assaults—

Finally!

Accompanied by a clear crack that resonated solely in Duan Shuang’s ears, resembling the fracture of fine glazed glass, the unyielding barrier abruptly shattered.

A far more immense and grand Spiritual Power surged wildly into her frame.

Visible to the naked eye, Duan Shuang’s Nascent Soul expanded and hardened rapidly, while her Power of Divine Sense thundered as it swelled, instantly surpassing a critical threshold; its span and precision were now utterly unmatched by its former state.

Mid-Stage Nascent Soul... attained!

From the peak of Blood Bone Island, Xu Ping detected the colossal Spiritual Pressure steadily calming, and a subtle, pleased smile tugged at the edges of his lips.

"She broke through successfully!"

Her breakthrough came in a single attempt, without relying on any Spiritual Objects that could harm her future potential. Combined with Duan Shuang’s youth, her prospects for advancing to Late-Stage Nascent Soul vastly outstripped those of typical Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Duan Shuang’s support for Xu Ping would reach its maximum only upon hitting Late-Stage Nascent Soul.

Naturally, her mid-stage breakthrough meant their Dual Cultivation efficiency now soared well beyond previous levels.

They simply hadn’t tested it yet, leaving the precise gains a mystery.

For now, Xu Ping held back from entering to interrupt her. Stabilizing a new realm after breakthrough demanded time; rushing it was impossible.

...

Three months afterward.

As evening descended, the stone door to Duan Shuang’s cave abode gradually parted.

An elegant silhouette emerged beneath the sunset’s watchful eye, her beauty as breathtaking as before.

Yet her surrounding aura had deepened and thickened further; divine radiance shimmered with every blink of her eyes, her stare sharp and luminous. She now carried noticeably more assurance and imperial poise than earlier.

"Xu Lang."

Spotting Xu Ping awaiting her outside, Duan Shuang offered a mesmerizing smile, reminiscent of ice melting into spring or flowers unfurling in bloom.

"Congratulations, Shuang’Er, for advancing further on the Great Dao!" Xu Ping approached grinning, voicing his sincere felicitations.

"It is all thanks to the Spirit Medicine Xu Lang bestowed upon me." Duan Shuang’s gaze brimmed with feeling, overflowing with loving tenderness.

Her cultivation’s successful advance filled her heart with inexpressible delight, intensifying her appreciation for Xu Ping.

Be it her initial rescue from endless torment, later aid in forming her Nascent Soul, or this current mid-stage breakthrough, none would have happened absent Xu Ping’s assistance.

Night descended.

Facing one another, Xu Ping and Duan Shuang savored their drinks leisurely. The Spirit Wine’s rich fragrance lingered, a ravishing beauty by his side, their exchange brimming with cozy chuckles and joy.

Once the wine brought a delightful warmth, Duan Shuang’s face bloomed pink, her eyes misty and affectionate. She stood, gliding behind Xu Ping; slender arms like silken vines encircled his neck. Her breath carried an orchid’s sweetness, her tone soft and intoxicating:

"Xu Lang... this concubine has broken through today and is full of joy... all the more grateful for my lord’s grace... I have no way to repay you..."

The plush coolness molding to his back ignited a fire in Xu Ping, steadfast as his nature was.

He pulled her forward into his embrace, chuckling. "And how does Shuang’Er wish to repay me?"

Boundless bashfulness overtook Duan Shuang as she nestled her dainty face into his chest. "Why not let this concubine... once more engage in Divine Sense Dual Cultivation with my lord, to help your Divine Sense take another step forward..."

Xu Ping boomed with laughter. "I already said, once Shuang’Er broke through, I would naturally reward you!"

Locked in each other’s arms, they proceeded into the inner chamber.

Moments later, two immense and regal Divine Senses lifted from the hall, akin to frolicsome stellar streams, empowered by zither melodies, jointly ascending toward the pinnacle...

...

Time lost all meaning before that enchanting fusion of Divine Senses, jointly soaring to supreme ecstasy, began to gently recede.

Xu Ping recovered awareness first.

As soon as his consciousness snapped back to his Sea of Consciousness, he quickly steadied his mind and directed his perception inward, meticulously sensing the benefits from this Dual Cultivation session.

Upon this discovery, despite his steadfast and unyielding determination, the edges of his lips inevitably curled into a wide, uncontainable grin of sheer delight!

The expansion of his Divine Sense on this occasion truly lived up to his anticipations, dramatically outstripping every prior attempt.

"At this rate..."

"It’s possible that before my own cultivation breaks through to Late-Stage Nascent Soul, my Divine Sense will already have first stepped into the Late-stage Nascent Soul Peak realm!"

Training Divine Sense proved far more grueling and profound compared to simply gathering Mana.

A cultivator like him, still in Mid-Stage Nascent Soul yet poised to claim Late-stage Nascent Soul Peak Divine Sense, would rank as a genuine prodigy throughout the entire Cultivation Realm.

"In this, Shuang’Er’s newly advanced Nascent Yin nourishing me is indeed crucial."

"But her musical arts having successfully advanced to Fourth Rank Middle Grade is likely the true finishing touch, an indispensable contribution!" Xu Ping knew this full well in his heart.

Possessing Fourth Rank Middle Grade musical arts meant her enchanting tunes bordered on the Dao itself, masterfully balancing yin and yang, steering Divine Sense, and boosting harmony.

In their just-concluded Dual Cultivation, even without Duan Shuang playing a note, the innate Dao Rhyme radiating from her Dao of Music attainment flawlessly integrated with the fusion of their Divine Senses, creating this phenomenal outcome.

"If, once Shuang’Er’s cultivation reaches Late-Stage Nascent Soul and her musical arts advance another step to Fourth Rank Upper Grade... the effect of Dual Cultivation then..." The mere thought set Xu Ping’s heart racing with thrill.

Attaining Divinity Transformation-level Divine Sense while merely at the Nascent Soul stage was no mere pipe dream.

Unbidden, his eyes settled on Duan Shuang’s visage as she lay cradled in his arms, silently circulating her breath to recuperate.

Duan Shuang’s features were exquisitely gorgeous; right now, a soft flush from the Dual Cultivation’s lingering warmth rendered her all the more alluring and enticing. Her delicate long lashes fluttered ever so slightly, hinting at her imminent awakening.

"It seems... in the days to come, I must urge her on all the more, and supervise her so that she doesn’t slack in the slightest in either the Dao of Music or her cultivation." Xu Ping mused with an inner chuckle, a spark of mischievous amusement flickering in his mind.

Roughly half an hour passed before Duan Shuang uttered a faint sigh and gradually parted her stunning eyes.

A hint of bewilderment briefly crossed them, swiftly dissolving into sharp awareness and profound, brimming fulfillment.

Evidently, she had reaped massive rewards from this Dual Cultivation as well. The breakthrough realm she had just achieved was now solidly anchored, while her Divine Sense had surged even further.

They shared a tender smile. No words were required; an effortless warmth blossomed naturally between them.