Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 957 - 415: Elevating the Wraith_3

The formidable divine sense restrictions, previously established by Xu Ping, now quaked under the relentless assault.

"Hmph!"

Xu Ping had foreseen this possibility and remained unperturbed, emitting a cold snort.

The instant a figure materialized beside him, it was completely verdant, radiating the pure life force of the Wood element interwoven with the formidable Power of Divine Sense.

This was none other than the Wood Spirit Avatar.

Maintaining a direct mental link with Xu Ping’s true form, it required no verbal commands. Upon its appearance, it seamlessly executed hand seals, and its divine sense, as potent as its controller's, descended with an audible impact.

"Awoooo...."

The fiercely burning flame of the main soul was instantly extinguished, as if doused with frigid water.

It emitted a sorrowful howl, laced with terror and defiance, its recently gathered rebellious energy easily pulverized.

The specter immediately became quiescent, permitting Xu Ping to further solidify the spatial restrictions.

At this juncture, Xu Ping could finally exhale in relief.

The greater the ghost's strength, the more arduous its suppression became.

For a typical cultivator at the late stage of the Great Realm, attempting to suppress this entity would likely result in a severe backlash.

While not necessarily fatal, the dream of regaining dominion over the Ten Thousand Souls Banner would become utterly unattainable.

"Return!"

Xu Ping’s voice was devoid of emotion, carrying an unquestionable air of command.

The primary soul dared not delay, transforming into a dark, golden stream of light and obediently re-entering the hovering Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

A verdant luminescence flickered within Xu Ping's eyes, and he expelled a pure Nascent Soul True Flame, completely enveloping the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

As the ghost's power escalated, the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, acting as its vessel, necessitated an upgrade; otherwise, it risked catastrophic destruction and the dissipation of its contained soul.

It was imperative at this moment to refine it with True Flame, allowing the ghost's enhanced strength to replenish and integrate with the banner, thereby achieving a profound union of spirit and artifact for complete stabilization.

This rigorous procedure extended for another six months, leaving Xu Ping profoundly depleted.

Consequently, he sought the solace of Duan Shuang’s cave for mental recuperation.

...

Within the cave, a mist from the Spiritual Spring hung in the air, perfuming the surroundings with a delightful aroma.

The water within the Spiritual Spring pool maintained a comfortable warmth, its gentle ripples causing droplets to cascade upon Duan Shuang’s alabaster skin, lending her an alluring radiance.

Xu Ping reclined, eyes closed, absorbing the soothing effects of the spring water and Duan Shuang's presence on his fatigued body and spirit.

Time itself seemed to suspend its passage...

Xu Ping's heart and mind found a profound sense of tranquility.

Duan Shuang was already emitting soft pants, her skin dewy with perspiration, her delicate features flushed, her tender form leaning languidly against his robust chest.

A faint smile touched Xu Ping's lips as he drew her soft physique closer, reveling in its astonishing suppleness and delicate texture.

They remained in a close embrace, cherishing this rare moment of peace and intimacy before the inevitable tempest.

The spring water flowed serenely, weaving an atmosphere of captivating enchantment.

Abruptly, Duan Shuang tilted her delicate head upward, her exquisite eyes shimmering like liquid pools as she gazed at Xu Ping. She softly articulated, "Xu Lang, it has been some time since you entered the Mid-Stage Nascent Soul. Your accumulated foundation far surpasses that of others at the same level."

"Perhaps I may.... assist you in attempting to reach the Late-Stage Nascent Soul?"

The unspoken implication in her words was unmistakably clear.

Her physique harbored the Pure Yin Body, possessing untainted Primordial Yin. Should she engage in Dual Cultivation with Xu Ping at this precise moment, channeling her pure Mid-Stage Nascent Soul Primordial Yin to his advantage, it would significantly aid Xu Ping in shattering the bottleneck to the Late-Stage.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping merely offered a gentle smile, holding her more intimately: "To achieve the Late-Stage Nascent Soul is not an insurmountable barrier for your husband; moreover...."

He continued with a hint of eager anticipation, a smile gracing his features: "I would rather await the moment when you, Shuang’Er, also attain the breakthrough to the Late-Stage Nascent Soul, so that we might embark on the path of Dual Cultivation together."

"Then, the union of Yin and Yang, the convergence of dragon and tiger, shall yield even greater results."

Nonetheless, a flicker of concern shadowed Duan Shuang’s eyes. She pressed her cheek against his chest, whispering, "I understand your anticipation, Xu Lang."

"But I am acutely aware of my own inherent potential."

"Had I not encountered you and been granted numerous fortuitous opportunities, I likely would have reached at best the Early-Stage Nascent Soul within my lifetime."

"Although I've been blessed with the fortune to enter the Mid-Stage now, striving for the Late-Stage feels as arduous as scaling the very heavens."

"I merely fear..... I may fall short of your expectations."

Her apprehension was not without considerable justification.

In the arduous journey of cultivation, as one ascends to the more advanced stages, the Spirit Root, innate comprehension, fortuitous encounters, and the solidity of one's foundation all become indispensable elements.

Despite Xu Ping's dedicated nurturing, her inherent talents were not outstanding, and reaching the Late-Stage Nascent Soul realm presented a truly significant hurdle.

"Everything is under control!"

Xu Ping offered a gentle smile, "Shuang'er, you simply need to focus on your training and solidify your current stage."

Actually, once Duan Shuang ascended to the Late-Stage Nascent Soul, beyond the enhancements to Divine Sense through Dual Cultivation, there was another crucial benefit: aiding his own breakthrough to Divinity Transformation.

It's important to realize that a cultivator possessing a Pure Yin Body at the Late-Stage Nascent Soul level is exceedingly rare throughout the human realm. This would undoubtedly provide substantial assistance in his endeavor to reach Divinity Transformation.

Of course, all of this was still quite distant.

For the present, both remained at the Mid-Stage Nascent Soul.

At the very least, discussions about the next step could only commence after Duan Shuang genuinely broke through to the Late-Stage Nascent Soul and subsequently reached Nascent Soul Perfection.

The pair continued their affectionate exchange for a considerable duration, until their hearts and minds found complete ease.

...

Time flowed onward, and another two months elapsed.

On this particular day, Shan Tianyou paid a visit to Xu Ping on Blood Bone Island.

Within the Blood Bone Hall, the delicate aroma of tea pervaded the air.

Xu Ping personally poured a cup of Spirit Tea for Shan Tianyou.

After taking a sip and engaging in some initial pleasantries, Shan Tianyou produced a storage bag and placed it upon the jade table, a smile gracing his lips: "Fellow Daoist Xu, these are the high-grade Spirit Vein fragments that you previously commissioned the Mystic Water Sect to gather."

Xu Ping utilized his Divine Sense to examine the contents, discovering several Spirit Vein fragments within the bag, each radiating a rich Spiritual Qi and possessing an excellent appearance.

He expressed his satisfaction, accepted the bag, and clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shan. For such a trifle matter, why did you need to come in person?"

Shan Tianyou set down his tea cup, his expression turning somewhat serious as he stated, "Please do not misunderstand, Fellow Daoist Xu, but my visit today is not solely for delivering this item; I also have a request for you."

"Please, do speak freely, Senior Shan," Xu Ping indicated with a gesture that he was ready to listen.

Shan Tianyou paused for a moment in contemplation before inquiring, "I wish to ask if I might acquire some of the blood from your Spirit Pet, the Water Lake Rat."

"The blood of the Water Lake Rat?"

Xu Ping's brow furrowed slightly, "For what purpose do you require it, Fellow Daoist?"

"Alchemy!"

Shan Tianyou's eyes gleamed with fervor as he uttered the name: "The Dragon Blood Nirvana Pill."

"The Dragon Blood Nirvana Pill? What marvels does this pill possess?" Xu Ping inquired further.

Shan Tianyou proceeded to explain, "This pill utilizes an ancient formulation."

"With the blood of a Fourth Rank Upper Grade True Dragon as its primary component, and augmented by dozens of rare Spiritual Materials, it can profoundly stimulate a cultivator's potential in an overbearing manner, greatly assisting in overcoming the bottleneck of the Nascent Soul Late-Stage."