Zhu Xian: The way of heaven collapses, and I only have one sword!

Chapter 77 A night of tenderness, blessing from heaven!

Entering the bridal chamber, Chen Qiye gently lifted the red veil for Lu Xueqi. Looking at her tearful yet still breathtakingly beautiful face, he immediately embraced her and whispered in her ear, "Qi'er, this night belongs only to us."

Lu Xueqi leaned in Chen Qiye's arms, clutching his clothes tightly, as if he would disappear if she let go: "Qiye, I'm really scared, afraid that this happiness will be too short-lived."

Chen Qiye gently stroked Lu Xueqi's hair and comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid, Qi'er. I said I would come back, and I will definitely come back. Also, it's time to call me husband."

Lu Xueqi leaned in Chen Qiye's arms, and her tears gradually stopped. She raised her head and stared at Chen Qiye, her eyes full of determination: "Husband, I believe you. No matter how long ten years is, I will wait for you to come back."

Chen Qiye nodded and leaned over to kiss Lu Xueqi on the lips.

Lu Xueqi was stunned at first, then slowly closed her eyes and actively responded to the kiss, as if she wanted to firmly imprint Chen Qiye's breath in her heart. Her jade arms couldn't help but wrap around Chen Qiye's neck.

Chen Qiye also took the opportunity to hug Lu Xueqi's delicate body and walked towards the bed.

After a night of tossing and turning, the house was filled with a lingering, charming atmosphere. As the faint light of dawn quietly filtered through the window lattice and shone onto the bed in their new home, Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi continued to sleep in each other's arms, as if time could not bear to disturb this tranquility. Yet, Chen Qiye could clearly feel the vitality within him slipping away, and every breath felt like a race against time.

In the morning light, Chen Qiye gently opened his arms, afraid to wake Lu Xueqi, who slept soundly beside him. His gaze gently wandered over her face, as if to imprint it deeply in his memory. He slowly rose, threw on his clothes, and walked to the window, gazing out at the gradually awakening Qingyun Mountain. Everything on the mountain was shrouded in morning mist, a dreamlike illusion.

Chen Qiye stood quietly by the window, his mind racing with thoughts. He'd said ten years, but he wasn't sure exactly how long it would take. In his perception, his cultivation level when he incarnated into Ji Zai within the Ghost King Sect was only around the fifth level of the Upper Purity Realm, a realm clearly insufficient to support his current soul.

The only solution was for his soul to enter the body of his incarnation, Ji Zai, to retract and merge his evil thoughts, thereby improving Ji Zai's cultivation while simultaneously promoting the integration of his Daoist and Demonic cultivation. However, during this period, his memory would be somewhat confused, or perhaps like a newborn...

"Husband..." Lu Xueqi woke up at some point and called softly, her voice still soft and a little panicked from just waking up.

Hearing the sound, Chen Qiye immediately turned around, walked quickly to the bedside, sat down next to Lu Xueqi again, gently held her hand, and said softly: "Qi'er, I'm here, don't be afraid."

Lu Xueqi sat up, put her arms around Chen Qiye, buried her face in his shoulder, and cried, "I didn't see you when I woke up, and I thought..."

Chen Qiye patted her back and soothed her, "No, I promised you that I would always be with you, even if it was only the last moment."

Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi hugged each other for a long time before slowly letting go. Lu Xueqi raised her head and looked at Chen Qiye's increasingly haggard face. She felt distressed and wanted to say something, but Chen Qiye gently covered her mouth.

"There are only two days left. Qi'er, do you want to waste your time crying?" Chen Qiye said with a smile.

Lu Xueqi fought back her tears, shook her head vigorously, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. She held Chen Qiye's hand tightly, as if to pass on her strength to him: "Husband, I won't cry. Let's spend the next two days together."

Chen Qiye nodded slightly. After the two of them put on their clothes and came to the courtyard, he reached out and lightly touched Lu Xueqi's brow. In an instant, a strange golden light flowed along his fingertips into Lu Xueqi's sea of ​​consciousness.

Lu Xueqi only felt a roar in her mind, and a powerful force began to flow slowly in her body.

"Qier, don't panic, just feel this power calmly." Chen Qiye said softly.

Lu Xueqi took a deep breath and, as Chen Qiye had instructed, she cast aside all distractions and immersed herself completely in the unfamiliar power within her body. As she gained insights, the power became more active, surging through her meridians like a surging river.

At this moment, the outside world suddenly changed. The originally clear sky was instantly covered by dark clouds, and golden lightning flashed through the clouds. Chen Qiye, however, was surrounded by a soft light, tightly protecting Lu Xueqi, and continuously guiding the power of the Heavenly Dao into her body.

Under the impact of this powerful force, Lu Xueqi's cultivation began to climb rapidly. Originally stuck at the peak of the Jade Purity Realm, it was as if she had broken free from invisible shackles and rapidly advanced towards the Upper Purity Realm. She could clearly feel her control over the spiritual energy of heaven and earth constantly increasing, and every cell in her body was cheering and absorbing this tremendous energy.

"Boom!" A resounding explosion echoed through Lu Xueqi's body, her breakthrough to the Upper Purity Realm. However, Chen Qiye didn't stop there. He knew time was running out, and he had to build the strongest foundation for Lu Xueqi in this short period. Lu Xueqi immersed herself in the immense power Chen Qiye infused into her, her aura rising steadily. With her Upper Purity Realm firmly established, she didn't slack off. Under Chen Qiye's guidance, she continued to push towards that unattainable realm.

The golden light surrounding Lu Xueqi grew increasingly dazzling, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth seemed to be drawn by some powerful force, frantically converging towards her. The already thick dark clouds were stirred even more violently by this powerful suction force, and the lightning became more and more intense, as if it was about to split the entire sky and earth apart.

Chen Qiye's hands kept changing the spells, assisting Lu Xueqi with all his strength. This was also the last thing he could do for Lu Xueqi, he must help her successfully condense the three flowers of the top of the heavenly level.

Under the infusion of this powerful force, three golden lotuses slowly emerged from Lu Xueqi's sea of ​​consciousness. These three flowers were not physical entities, but they exuded a heart-pounding aura. Every tremor of the petals resonated with the laws of heaven and earth.

As the three golden lotuses slowly emerged, the entire Qingyun Mountain was enveloped by an invisible, powerful aura. The spiritual energy between heaven and earth rushed frantically toward Lu Xueqi's sea of ​​consciousness, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, converging into a mighty torrent, constantly nourishing the three heavenly-level top flowers.

Lu Xueqi closed her eyes tightly. She could feel the power and danger of this force. If she wasn't careful, it would backfire and shatter her. But in order to stand shoulder to shoulder with Chen Qiye, to have enough strength to protect everything he cherished after he left, she gritted her teeth and tried her best to endure and integrate this power.

Chen Qiye stood beside Lu Xueqi, quickly forming seals with his hands. A soft and warm light emanated from his body, protecting Lu Xueqi tightly.

At this moment, the situation outside was becoming increasingly bizarre. Dark clouds rolled in, lightning flashed, and thunder roared. The entire sky seemed to be stirred by an invisible giant hand, becoming a chaotic mess.

The Qingyun Sect's disciples all left their rooms and looked up at the sky. The last time they had seen this kind of scene was after the Seven Clans Martial Competition, when Chen Qiye condensed the Supreme Dao Flower. They hadn't expected that someone else had reached this level in such a short time.

Taoist Master Daoxuan and the others also sensed this strange aura and rushed over on their swords. When they saw Lu Xueqi and Chen Qiye enveloped in the light, they were even more shocked.

Taoist Master Daoxuan looked at Chen Qiye with a complicated look in his eyes: "Qiye, this is..."

Chen Qiye turned his head slightly and looked at Taoist Master Daoxuan, a smile on his face: "Master, Qi'er is condensing the three flowers of the top of the heavenly level. This is the last thing I can do for her."

Upon hearing this, Taoist Master Daoxuan was shocked. He knew full well what the three flowers on the top of the head at the level of Heavenly Dao meant. If Chen Qiye, the Heavenly Dao, was currently the number one person in this world, then Lu Xueqi, who had condensed the three flowers on the top of the head with Chen Qiye's assistance, would be the second person after Chen Qiye in the future.

"In the name of Heaven, I, Chen Qiye, command the laws of heaven and earth to protect Lu Xueqi and help her condense the three flowers on her crown. All evil will be warded off, and all obstacles will be illusory!"

Chen Qiye's voice was like a bell, and the power of the Heavenly Dao emanating from his body spread out like ripples, resonating with the spiritual energy between heaven and earth. For a moment, the entire Qingyun Mountain was enveloped by this majestic power.

As Chen Qiye's decree fell, countless runes shimmered and appeared between heaven and earth, rapidly swirling around Lu Xueqi, forming a massive rune vortex. These runes contained the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, each emitting a mysterious aura that continuously absorbed Lu Xueqi's body, providing her with a constant source of power to condense the three flowers on her crown.

Lu Xueqi felt as if her consciousness had merged with the universe. She could clearly feel the pulse of the mountains and rivers, and hear the whispers of all things in the world. In this wonderful state, she immersed her entire mind in the three flowers in her sea of ​​consciousness, striving to promote their growth.

The three golden lotuses, nourished by this powerful force, quickly blossomed. The petals, once somewhat ethereal, now became crystal clear. Strands of the power of laws coiled around their edges like serpents, resonating strongly with the laws of heaven and earth.

Outside, the dark clouds grew thicker, with golden lightning occasionally snaking through them, emitting a deafening roar. A fierce wind howled across Qingyun Mountain, blowing trees toppling here and there. However, where Lu Xueqi and Chen Qiye stood, everything was calm. The gentle light tightly protected them within, shielding them from all external interference.

As the three flowers continued to solidify, Lu Xueqi felt her strength steadily rising. Her body seemed to be reshaped, every cell filled with endless vitality and strength. Her consciousness became clearer, and her understanding of the laws of heaven and earth became deeper, as if she had touched the very essence of the world.

Finally, after a burst of intense light, the three Heavenly Dao-level top flowers fully condensed into shape. In an instant, a dazzling golden beam of light shot up from Lu Xueqi's head, piercing the sky and instantly dispersing the thick dark clouds. The sun shone down unimpeded, illuminating the entire Qingyun Mountain.

Lu Xueqi slowly opened her eyes, a golden light gleaming in them. She gently moved her fingers, and a powerful force flowed through her fingertips, causing the surrounding space to ripple slightly.

(End of this chapter)