The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

After an unknown amount of time, a loud bang suddenly came from the sky, followed by dark clouds.

"Oh dear, I got too focused on my cultivation and actually broke through to the Tribulation Transcending stage!" Chen Xuan said with some surprise, holding the weak Dong Li.

"That's...that's great! I can finally...You should hurry up and undergo your tribulation, Master! Your mistress will protect you!"

"Really? Master Dongli, you're not planning to kill me?"

"Impossible! I, I would never kill you. Just now... I was just saying that in anger. Can you... go out and undergo your tribulation first?"

"I will definitely have to undergo the tribulation, but before I leave, I still want to give you something as a memento before I go!"

"Wha, what?"

"Jie Jie Jie!"

After the heavenly tribulation had been brewing for a while, Chen Xuan flew up and soared into the sky.

With his strength—enough to kill a Mahayana cultivator even in the Integration Stage—he wouldn't have to worry about a minor tribulation even if he had to tough it out.

Furthermore, he also possesses a secret technique for absorbing the power of lightning tribulations, which is equivalent to having double insurance. Minor heavenly tribulations are merely sending him energy!

"Rumble--"

As the heavenly tribulation descended, streaks of lightning ripped through the sky and crashed down towards Chen Xuan.

Dong Li looked up at the sky nervously, knowing that Chen Xuan was in the most danger at this moment.

Although she spoke very toughly, deep down she still cared deeply for Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan looked up at the lightning tribulation in the sky and revealed a confident smile.

Immediately, he took a deep breath, circulated his cultivation technique, and his true essence surged up like a blazing flame, soaring into the sky.

"Come on, Heavenly Tribulation! Although it's somewhat unexpected, I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

Chen Xuan roared, his aura surging, and his eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.

The first lightning bolt struck, but Chen Xuan easily caught it. His body was not harmed at all; on the contrary, he became even stronger under the baptism of the lightning.

The second way, the third way, the fourth way...

The lightning tribulation grew stronger and stronger, but Chen Xuan always wore a smile. He was like an unparalleled war god, standing firm in the heavenly tribulation and dissolving all the lightning tribulation into nothingness.

Under his control, the power of the heavenly tribulation was absorbed and transformed into bolts of lightning that fell into his body. Under the impact of the lightning, his body was constantly tempered, making his physical body even stronger.

The final lightning tribulation was the most powerful, and Chen Xuan dared not underestimate it. He gathered all his true essence and prepared to fight it.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the tribulation lightning finally struck, countless bolts of lightning intertwined to form a massive pillar of lightning that hurtled towards Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan roared, unleashing his true essence, which transformed into a dazzling pillar of light to meet the tribulation lightning.

The two collided, producing a violent explosion, and a terrifying energy wave spread outwards.

After several hours of effort, Chen Xuan finally absorbed all the power of the Heavenly Tribulation and successfully broke through to the Tribulation Transcending stage. His cultivation level increased greatly, and he was now able to contend with cultivators in the Mahayana stage.

Finally, the lightning tribulation dissipated, and the sky returned to calm. A figure slowly descended from the sky; it was Chen Xuan.

"Master's wife, I succeeded," Chen Xuan said with a smile.

"Okay, I understand." Dong Li smiled at first, then her face turned serious again.

But Chen Xuan didn't care about any of that. He rushed forward excitedly and hugged Dong Li tightly, his eyes filled with joy.

"Master's wife, I've finally broken through to the Tribulation Transcending stage! I'm so happy! Aren't you happy too?"

"You...you let go of me first!"

“No! Master’s wife, I will always remember your kindness in protecting me. In the future, if you ever need anything from me, just ask and I will do my best.”

"Chen, Chen Xuan, calm down. I know you're a good kid. From now on, we'll still be master and disciple, forever."

"You misspoke. Master's wife, you haven't taught me anything. On the contrary, I've taught you quite a lot. We're not master and disciple!"

"Then...then..." Dong Li was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say, but then she realized that she was now at the Mahayana stage of cultivation.

"Hmph, if I say it's okay, then it is. Otherwise, do you want to test my strength?" With that, she unleashed her aura.

Unfortunately, this seemed to have no effect on Chen Xuan at all, and instead increased his fighting spirit.

"Hehe, perfect. I also want to test my strength after my breakthrough. How about a match between Master's wife and me?"

"Arrogant~" Dong Li glared at Chen Xuan coquettishly.

"With your mediocre skills, how could you possibly be my match? Go back and train for decades before you come back!"

"Master's wife, don't underestimate me! Have you forgotten that before I even broke through, I already beat you until you begged for mercy? How come you've forgotten that now?"

"You...!" Dong Li reacted instantly, her face turning bright red.

That's not what I meant!

"Actually, there's not much difference. You can tell the difference in combat strength just by looking at it."

As Chen Xuan spoke, he suddenly grabbed Dong Li's delicate hand.

"Come, please instruct your disciple on the ways of fighting enemies and powerful skills!"

"I do not……"

Before Dong Li could speak, Chen Xuan pulled her into the cave for a combat drill.

It took Chen Xuan several days to stabilize his cultivation. He then brought Dong Li, who had fully recovered but was still extremely weak, to the sect master's hall.

Qian Yunji was subdued by two maids from the very beginning, his cultivation was crippled, and he was left in a corner of the sect master's hall.

If it weren't for the two maids getting jealous after seeing Chen Xuan and Dong Li spending so much time together, Chen Xuan might still be consolidating his cultivation.

"Thank you, Mengjie. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have..." Dong Li held Hua Mengjie's hand, expressing her gratitude.

"No, no, actually this is also the master's wish. I... I wouldn't dare disobey the master's orders!"

"That's right, if anyone should be thanking someone, it's me. If it weren't for me, Chen Xuan would still be cultivating right now!" Ji Youruo's cold voice rang out.

At this point, she had already severed all ties with Dong Li, because now, in a certain part of Dong Li's body, she had also "returned the favor in kind."

Yes, there are probably still quite a few handprints left.

"Master's wife, you should be thanking me, right? After all, even they couldn't have helped you without my permission!"

"You...you're a traitor!"

I don't care what you say.

Chen Xuan waved his hand, then walked to the edge of the sect master's hall. Looking at Qian Yunji's disheveled appearance, a mocking smile appeared on his lips.

"Old Sect Master, weren't you very strong before? How come you're in such a sorry state now?"

Qian Yunji was lying on the ground when he heard Chen Xuan's mockery. He suddenly turned around, a look of shock flashing in his eyes.

"Chen Xuan? You... just who are you?"

"I'm not some kind of deity, I'm just... here to seek justice for my master's wife!"

Chen Xuan sneered, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Fairness?" Qian Yunji sneered. "She's determined to marry someone who isn't me. I don't understand what's wrong with me. I'm the one who's right. You should listen to me and help me!"

"No, how come you still can't see the situation clearly at a time like this? Could it be that you've always been a fool, old sect leader!"

"You!" Qian Yunji's expression changed, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes.

"What do you mean, you old hag? You're ugly and full of wild ideas. Dong Li, do you think you can even covet her?"

"You! You arrogant brat!"

A flash of anger crossed Qian Yunji's eyes, but he dared not make any rash moves.

Chen Xuan looked at him indifferently, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"Qian Yunji, you're a piece of trash now. I advise you to kneel down and beg for mercy to avoid physical suffering!" Ji Youruo couldn't stand it anymore and jumped out to say.

Having been imprisoned by the Flying Immortal Sect for many years, it's absolutely impossible for her not to be ruthless.

Qian Yunji snorted coldly, a resolute glint flashing in his eyes.

"Hmph, even if I am severely injured, I will not submit to you lowly demonic cultivators!"

"Then let me see just how hard your bones are!"

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