Dual Cultivator Reborn [System In The Cultivation World] Chapter 1027: Confronted by Athena

"A peak Body Awakening realm cultivator..." Yohan mused, observing Ana, who was slumbering peacefully beside him.

After attaining the ninth level of the Body Awakening realm, her entire body was utterly drained, leaving her incapable of even shifting a finger. This process had been incredibly taxing, and she had succumbed to a deep slumber in Yohan’s arms the moment she reached the zenith of body awakening. Their dual cultivation session had spanned the entire night, pushing their physical limits to the extreme while cherishing each other's presence. Yohan had exercised extreme caution with his Yang Qi, aware that Ana’s body was significantly more fragile than those of his other partners. Consequently, he had deliberately refrained from overwhelming her system with an excessive influx of his Yang Qi.

Ana stood apart from Yohan’s other companions. In comparison, she resided at the lowest rung, the most vulnerable among them. Yohan understood that individuals who had achieved the Heavenly Soul realm possessed the innate ability to effortlessly quell the untamed nature of his Yang Qi. Maintaining his Yang Qi within their bodies for extended periods posed no significant peril to them. However, the situation was drastically different for those like Ana, Natasha, Diya, and Xiao Feng—and numerous others who had recently joined his retinue. They had not yet ascended to the Heavenly Soul realm, the prerequisite for safely managing the formidable threat that his Yang Qi represented within their systems.

Regardless, Yohan was immensely pleased with Ana’s overall advancement. Within a single night, she had not only transcended her mortal limitations but had also ascended to the pinnacle of the Body Awakening realm. Being merely a singular step away from breaking through her bottleneck, achieving the subsequent major realm was unlikely to present a formidable challenge for her.

A gentle smile graced Yohan’s lips as he drew the sheet over Ana’s form. Shortly thereafter, he moved towards the exit, ensuring she could obtain the much-needed rest following such an arduous trial.

The defensive barriers surrounding his chambers remained active, a measure Yohan intended to maintain for two precise objectives. Firstly, he wished to preclude any external disturbances that might interrupt her rest. Secondly, his aim was to guarantee her continued concealment, particularly from Elaine’s ever-watchful gaze. Should Elaine discover that Ana had attained the peak of the Body Awakening realm in a mere overnight period, Yohan anticipated that his situation would inevitably devolve into considerable chaos. Yohan harbored no desire to attract undue attention, especially in the presence of an individual he scarcely knew. It was precisely this concern that prompted his current course of action: a visit to Maria.

Empowered by his System, Yohan possessed an extraordinary capacity to mask his own cultivation base, obviating the need for esoteric artifacts or miraculous elixirs. Nevertheless, the scenario was markedly different when it pertained to others. The System had previously apprised him of the existence of certain artifacts and elixirs within the mortal realm capable of suppressing an individual’s cultivation base. Yohan was now driven by an immediate imperative to acquire these items, intending to bestow them upon Ana to camouflage her astonishingly rapid progression.

As he ventured beyond the confines of his chamber, an unanticipated event unfolded, catching him entirely off guard. A familiar silhouette stood directly in his path.

"Athena..." Yohan uttered, startled by her presence, noting the peculiar intensity of her gaze directed towards him.

He had been discovered!

"What brings you here? It’s still so early!" Yohan inquired, curiosity piqued as to her motivation for appearing at his doorstep at such an unseemly hour. He recognized her intelligence; the barriers were still active and possessed considerable potency.

"What are you concealing?" Athena interrogated, swiftly diminishing the distance between them. Her eyes scanned him with palpable suspicion, flicking towards the subtle fluctuations emanating from the barriers around his room.

"It’s nothing..." Yohan responded guilelessly, shifting his gaze to evade the directness of her scrutiny.

Perceiving his evasiveness, Athena’s brow furrowed. Drawing him closer, she whispered directly into his ear, "I detect a potent emanation of Yin Qi from you, so you had best be forthcoming with the truth. Even if you were with another woman, why would you go to such lengths to erect these formidable barriers around your chamber?" She then withdrew, fixing her gaze upon his eyes, demanding a candid explanation.

Her words elicited a sigh of resignation from Yohan. She was, without question, an exceptionally astute and perceptive individual. Conceding to the circumstances, he shook his head, took her hand, and guided her back into the room.

"What the..." Athena exclaimed, visibly taken aback upon beholding a familiar figure reclining nonchalantly upon Yohan’s bed. However, as the realization dawned upon her, her expression soured, and she regarded Yohan with sheer astonishment.

"Well, now you know," Yohan whispered, a faint, bittersweet smile playing on his lips.

Athena immediately sat, her eyes still wide as she gazed at him. "Yesterday when I saw her, she was merely a normal human being... Not only has she become a cultivator, but she reached the late stage of the Body Awakening realm in one night..." she murmured, finding it hard to believe her own senses. For a fleeting moment, she genuinely suspected she was caught in a peculiar dream.

Yohan’s brow furrowed slightly as he observed her astonished demeanor. After all, he was aware that she already possessed a partial understanding of how his Yang Qi operated. He took a seat directly beside her.

"Now that you're aware... do you perhaps possess any of those fabled treasures or wondrous pills that can conceal a person’s cultivation base?" Yohan inquired without preamble, his gaze fixed intently upon her.

"..."

Athena remained utterly silent. She understood Yohan was exceptional—her own cultivation base had, after all, escalated at a terrifying pace subsequent to dual cultivating with him. However, this revelation was far too extraordinary to comprehend. Her initial assumption was that his unique attributes only influenced existing cultivators, but clearly, the truth far surpassed her wildest imaginings.

"Who on earth are you...?" Athena inquired softly, meticulously scrutinizing Yohan as he calmly met her gaze.

"I am merely a man who happened to require your assistance, my lady," Yohan replied with a slight grin, delicately brushing a drop of perspiration from Athena’s brow. The majority of his partners were already privy to the nature of his Yang Qi; Evelyn and her disciples were already informed of how Diya and Natasha ascended to become cultivators. This might very well be the reason Evelyn endeavors to keep him secure by remaining at his side.