Heaven, Earth, Me Chapter 1526. Final Time In The Dragon Paradise.

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Previously on Heaven, Earth, Me...
Yasenia entered the core of the Sovereign’s Echo Cavern, facing unrelenting pressure from an ancestral dragon's roar that tested her Dragon Strength. She urged King Ying to intensify the suppression to hasten her advancement, enduring a year of grueling steps where her body cracked and reformed with each defiant push forward. Roaring back triumphantly, she seized the golden pearl, unleashing breakthroughs in her Tyrant Warlord Intent Domain to the fourth level, Empyrean Cosmos Dragon Sovereignty into Tyrannical Cosmos Dragon Suppression, and her Transcendence realm to the fourth level.

Yasenia gradually parted her eyes, a brief golden radiance flashing out as she awoke. She then breathed out, mist gathering from her exhalation. Lifting her foreleg, she twisted it before gripping her talon firmly. 

Upon clenching, a powerful shockwave rippled through, causing the ground around her to quake from her overwhelming might. ‘Ho~, not bad, not bad at all.’

As those words escaped her, her mouth curved into a satisfied grin. Her advancement from early-stage to mid-level Sixth Realm Immortal had turned out far more flawless than she could have hoped. 

"Other than the leap from Half-Step Fifth Realm to Transcendence, this should be the longest I’ve taken to break through while actively trying to push forward." 

She figured it had taken her more than 50 years to advance from Level 3 to Level 4 in the Sixth Realm. Such a duration was truly beyond what her former self could imagine. 

“I guess I am also starting to notice the jumps I will need in energy to break through. I can feel that to break through once more, I’ll have to accumulate for a very long time. So, I can’t remain still. I need to continue to search for treasures and other sources of energy that can push me forward.” 

King Ying caught her murmurs and inquired, “How old are you, little one?”

A spark of playfulness danced in Yasenia’s gaze. “Oh? How old do you think I am, King Ying?” 

The golden dragon mulled it over before guessing. “You should be… 1,200 years old? Something like that, right?” 

Yasenia burst into laughter. “Yes, something like that. Anyway, King Ying, it is time for me to leave. Tell me what I need to leave behind for the next [Emperor Dragon Pearl] to be formed.” 

King Ying wagged his massive dragon head and gestured toward the formation’s core. “Direct your Dragon Strength there and drop a bit of your blood. This treasure requires less from the participant than the others since it’s so intricate.”

Yasenia concentrated and followed his instructions, directing her fresh [Tyrannical Cosmos Dragon Suppression] at the spot while slashing her arm with her claw. It demanded real effort; her scales proved too resilient for easy harm. 

Watching Yasenia battle to injure herself struck King Ying as utterly ridiculous. ‘How tough is her defense? Is she forged from Heavenly Materials or what?’ 

Once King Ying adjusted the formation, he gave a nod. “All set, you can head out now and abandon me here with these irritating dragon roars. Sigh… Just a few million more years, and I’ll soar once again. Nothing too tough.” 

Gazing at the elder, Yasenia offered a subtle bow. “Thank you for your efforts, King Ying. I hope our paths can meet in the future.” 

King Ying arched his scaly brow with a smirk. “Little girl, trying to flirt with this King? You better not, or I won’t be able to resist! Now, go back.” 

Before Yasenia could react, space warped around her frame, and in the next instant, she soared above the true entrance to the Sovereign’s Echo Cavern. 

Glancing downward one final time, Yasenia let out a soft sigh and smile, shaking her head. “These four seniors are all unique, but all worth respecting. I wonder, will we meet again?” 

Her wings unfurled, and with a mighty beat, her form blurred into a azure streak, rocketing skyward. 

“This trial took only a bit over two years. I guess it is the trial I am the most suited for, so it’s not a mystery as to why.” She purposely left this one for last for that reason.” 

At this point, she had accomplished every goal set. Four trials finished, her cultivation at the fourth level, and her Intent Domains enhanced likewise. On top of that, her baby had arrived safely, rendering her stronger than before. 

“This journey to the Dragon Clan has been a success.” 

Merely a few days passed before she crossed back to Ao Xianlan’s cave. Upon nearing, she sensed Ao Xianlan’s approval and descended smoothly within. 

All present had shifted to human shape, prompting Yasenia to revert too. She touched down elegantly, her scant blue gown billowing with her motions and exuding captivating allure. 

Lady First observed Yasenia’s aura with subtle approval. Over these years, she had shared several techniques and ideas with the dragoness, who soaked them up effortlessly. Yasenia’s aptitude for seduction arts was undeniably elite. 

‘If she were a succubus, she might’ve substituted me in just a few thousand years.’ 

Lady First laughed to herself, aware it could never occur. Yasenia, though alluring, held an inner purity. She drew near only those she cherished and shunned others. 

Tatyana cradled Yasenia’s egg against her bosom and drew close with a grin. “Congratulations on your breakthrough, Yasenia.” 

Yasenia nodded and eyed her four maids, spotting fatigue in their gazes. Puzzled, she asked, “What happened? Why so tired?” 

The quartet shivered slightly, shooting Tatyana a quick look. While Yasenia trained over those decades, Tatyana hadn’t lounged. She had drilled them in the skills all of Yasenia’s personal maids mastered. 

Her training showed no mercy, no matter their bond with Yasenia. In recent decades, moments they feared death loomed large, death’s chill still lingering in their minds. 

Yet, the gains were nothing short of extraordinary. Each had advanced at least one level, their Intent Domains undergoing total shifts. They had also grasped the combat maid techniques Tatyana passed on to Yasenia’s personal maids. 

Though their souls ached with exhaustion, they could now crush their past selves with a single lazy blow. 

Luan Feixue skipped such harsh forging, but Ao Xianlan, Tatyana, and Lady First had guided her during Yasenia’s absence. The young one reaped huge rewards! 

Not a prodigy by birth, her hard work bridged much of the innate divide. In those decades, Luan Feixue hit the seventh level across Dantian Spiritualization Realm, Epoch Core Realm, and Mind Core Realm, while elevating her Intents to the Eighth Level, nearly flawless. 

Such progress rivaled top sect prodigies! 

Cai Xue cleared her throat with a smile. “Do not worry, Young Miss. We were training during your absence; that’s why we look slightly tired.” 

Yasenia murmured thoughtfully, glancing curiously at Tatyana. Tatyana laughed softly. “You didn’t think they would become your maids without any specialized training, right?” 

“Of course I didn’t.” Yasenia grinned. “The reason I wanted them to become maids, in the first place, was to make them stronger. Still, I thought that the things needed for them to complete the trials were all back in the Sky Continent. That’s why I was confused.” 

Tatyana lifted her refined brow. “While that’s true, you wouldn’t think that the one who created those training areas would not know how to apply them to a small group of four?” 

Catching Tatyana’s smug glance, Yasenia shook her head and advanced, embracing her while pressing the egg between them. She dipped her head for a kiss. “I didn’t mean anything other than showing some surprise. Sigh, you are sometimes like a proud peacock, always flashing me with your feathers, wanting to impress me.”

Tatyana giggled. “With the most beautiful winged creature in front of me, I can’t not flash my feathers to charm it, right?”

“Incorrigible.” Yasenia tapped her nose. Then, facing Ao Xianlan and Lady First, she stepped near and bowed deeply with sincerity. “Master, Aunty Xianlan, junior has nothing but gratitude in her heart for all the good that you’ve given me. In the future, if I have the strength to help you, I will return this favor.” 

Lady First and Ao Xianlan drew closer. Lady First first lifted Yasenia upright, then enveloped her in a tender embrace. “Silly girl. It was my wish to impart my techniques to you. There is nothing to feel gratitude over. Just remember to practice them appropriately; otherwise, when you return, I will punish you succubus style.” 

Yasenia hugged back, but Lady First’s last words stirred a mix of intrigue and dread. ‘Should I slack a bit to know…? No, I must not fall into temptation!’ 

As Lady First withdrew, her eyes twinkling with amusement at Yasenia’s turmoil, Ao Xianlan stepped up.

The towering three-meter dragoness, whose voluptuous figure dwarfed Yasenia’s slenderness, knelt and smothered her in plush warmth. “I will miss you, little girl. I am so happy to have known you.” 

Yasenia pulled away from Ao Xianlan with some struggle, gazing up tenderly. “Thank you for protecting me and giving me such precious resources, Aunty Xianlan. I love you tons!” 

Ao Xianlan held back no longer, tears welling slightly. “Ugh… I don’t want to let you go. Sigh, this old woman can still get so attached to someone else. So troublesome.” 

Yasenia chuckled, planting a hearty kiss on her cheek. “We will see each other soon, Aunty Xianlan. Protect yourself well; also, this is everything I’ve learned from the four trial grounds.”

While Ao Xianlan hugged her tightly, Yasenia shared her adventures, chats with the four elders, and even her hunches on their backgrounds. 

Ao Xianlan paid close heed, stroking Yasenia’s raven locks occasionally. 

Explanations done, farewells loomed. Naturally, Ao Xianlan and Lady First didn’t part right away. They escorted Yasenia from the Dragon Clan toward the Astral Death Sect.

Arrival there brought final goodbyes. 

Meanwhile, Yasenia drew a deep breath, her pulse quickening with thrill. ‘It is finally time.’ 

Yasenia beamed broadly. “Dears, be prepared. I am coming for you!”