A life of leisure is worse than a life of flowers and splendour

After not seeing each other for half a month, Wushuang happened to be out for a rest when Su Yichen set foot on the second island. She had already walked halfway along the gravity path. Of course, she had heard from her master that Su Yichen would be landing on this island in the next two days, so she deliberately stayed here to wait for him.

The woman stood there quietly, a gentle smile on her lips, as charming and beautiful as a flower in full bloom in spring. Her beautiful eyes curved slightly, as bright and captivating as the crescent moon twinkling in the night sky. Just then, a figure sprinted towards her, its speed as swift as a storm. As the figure drew closer, the woman's smile grew even brighter.

The man ran up to the woman with a dashing demeanor. Beads of sweat gleamed on his forehead, but this didn't affect his handsome features or his upright posture. His gaze was fixed on the woman, as if everything around him had vanished.

At this moment, the man named Su Yichen was filled with joy and excitement. When he finally saw the woman he had been dreaming of—Wushuang—all his previous fatigue and hardship instantly vanished. He felt that any effort he put in was completely worth it just to see the face that had haunted him so much.

When Xuan Cheng decided to share this news with his disciple, he had a lingering desire to test her feelings. After all, he had always been deeply concerned about his beloved disciple's emotional well-being. However, seeing the scene before him, he couldn't help but wonder: perhaps the carefully prepared conversation was no longer necessary.

The man gazed intently at the woman beside him, his eyes filled with sincerity and passion; the woman lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed, and a gentle, happy smile played on her lips. This scene of affection and love was truly enviable.

Xuan Cheng sighed in admiration, wondering what could be a more perfect match than these two. The man's sincerity and passion perfectly complemented the woman's gentleness and tenderness, a match made in heaven. Such a perfect match, surely they would weather the storms together and create a beautiful story of cultivation.

The brief time they spent together was fleeting, but this moment of warmth seemed to give them endless strength. Hand in hand, they stepped into the challenging gravity field together.

Initially, Wushuang had intended to take care of Nian Shuang Zhenjun (Su Yichen). After all, she was well aware of the difficulties and obstacles involved, and she only wanted to bring him back to safety as soon as possible. However, she never expected that the man before her would display a tenacity and perseverance beyond her imagination.

The road was rugged and uneven, the gravity increasing the further they advanced. There were even the occasional dangers of swamps, quicksand, and rolling rocks. Occasionally, a first- or second-tier demon beast would leap out. Though they were low-level beasts, this was a forbidden spiritual zone, forcing the two to rely entirely on their physical strength to withstand the onslaught. Although each step felt like a thousand-pound burden, Master Nian Shuang gritted his teeth, refusing to retreat. Sweat streamed down his forehead, soaking his clothes, but his gaze remained as resolute as ever, unwavering.

Seeing Master Nian Shuang like this, Wushuang couldn't help but feel a wave of emotion. The image of the pampered, worldly-wise son of an aristocratic family, living a life of luxury in the mortal realm of Great Xia, gradually faded, replaced by a figure as resolute as steel. The indomitable spirit he exuded touched Wushuang's heart deeply.

Throughout this long and arduous journey, Wushuang silently accompanied Master Nian Shuang, offering him encouragement and support with his eyes. Master Nian Shuang also demonstrated his growth and transformation through his actions, which impressed Wushuang.

Wushuang looked at Master Nian Shuang, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

Time flew by like a fleeting horse, and they trudged forward, step by step, drawing ever closer to the longed-for exit. Yet, Wushuang now appeared exhausted, each step seemingly requiring all her strength. Her once fair, delicate skin was now stained with blood, a horrifying sight. Her companions, observing Wushuang's condition, felt a pang of pity.

"No, I can't hold on any longer. Let's go back quickly." Although she said that she couldn't hold on any longer, she couldn't hide the pain in her eyes.

Wushuang smiled and said, "Okay, I've wanted to go back for a long time. If you don't go back, I'll be crushed." The other party felt sorry for himself, but he didn't see that there were more blood stains on his body. No matter how many times he persuaded him, he still insisted.

Compared to previous efforts, the progress they made this time was truly remarkable. Perhaps it was precisely because of their mutual support, the encouragement and motivation they could offer that this achievement was so remarkable. Of course, their gains were also extremely rich. They even managed to slay two demon beasts. The demon beasts within the gravity field are unlike those outside, their bodies exceptionally strong. Their flesh is also beneficial for strengthening the body. Many people, unwilling to endure the hardships of training, choose to purchase this flesh, which is extremely expensive and offers considerable benefits.

After several unremitting struggles and efforts, their efforts finally paid off and they finally stepped out of this terrifying gravity field as they wished.

Su Yichen slowly turned around, gazing lovingly at Wushuang behind him. The corners of his mouth lifted involuntarily, a warm smile forming. He whispered, "Thank you, Wushuang. It would have been wonderful if you hadn't been with me all this time. You're my motivation. Without you, I don't know how long it would have taken me to break through."

Wushuang shook his head gently and replied, "No, it wasn't my companionship that truly sustained you to the end, but your own unyielding perseverance. You are no longer the pampered, wealthy young man I once knew."

Hearing this, Su Yichen couldn't help but laugh, and said with deep emotion, "Perhaps this is the true meaning of the path to immortality—to constantly push past one's limits and strive towards higher and more distant goals." As soon as he finished speaking, the two of them smiled at each other, their eyes filled with longing and anticipation for the future. Although the road ahead remains long and full of unknowns, they firmly believe that as long as they work together, they will be able to overcome numerous difficulties and obstacles and meet more and more severe challenges.

The next leg of the third island...