32: The two beauties break through their limits, and the Demon Palace is about to open.

On the small Spiritual Island, time flowed quietly during cultivation. Since Lin Xuan successfully refined the seven-colored crystal core, the Spiritual Qi circulation on the island seemed to have become even more vibrant.

Su Wanqing chose a quiet room next to the Purifying Demon Spring, using the pure aura emanating from the spring water to nourish herself. She sat cross-legged, the Taiyin Youying Bloodline Power slowly flowing within her body, like a clear spring under the moon, cool and profound. The Bottleneck of Foundation Establishment Middle Stage felt as thin as a cicada's wing to her. After being cleansed by the Purifying Demon Spring and subtly harmonized by a trace of pure Yang Qi left from Lin Xuan's previous assistance in dispelling her charm-fire, her Spiritual Power became unprecedentedly smooth and clear.

She did not rush to Break Through, but instead immersed her mind deep into her Bloodline, carefully sensing the ancient Power of Stars originating from the Taiyin star. Gradually, a cold moonlight emanated from her body, intertwining with the radiance of the Purifying Demon Spring. The temperature in the quiet room silently dropped, and tiny ice crystals condensed on the ground. When the moonlight condensed to its extreme, she suddenly opened her eyes, as if two miniature bright moons had risen within them!

"Break!"

A soft cry, not earth-shattering, yet carrying a resolute determination to freeze all things. That Realm Bottleneck, which had hindered her for so long, silently melted away under the impact of the pure and vast Taiyin Spiritual Power! More immense power surged into her Meridians, circulating endlessly, and her aura suddenly soared. Because her Foundation was incredibly solid, she immediately approached the Late Stage Peak upon Breakthrough!

The entire process was natural and unobstructed. Su Wanqing felt the Spiritual Power in her body increase severalfold and her deeper control over Taiyin Power. A faint smile, enough to eclipse the bright moon, appeared on her cold face. Her first thought was that she could finally help Lin Xuan more effectively.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the island, Gongsun Yu's Breakthrough was much more "lively."

In her quiet room, lightning crackled and boomed. The Gongsun Family's ancestral thunder technique surged and roared within her body, attempting to break through its restraints. Her small face was taut, as she fully guided the violent thunder Spiritual Power, her temples covered in sweat. The Foundation Establishment Late Stage Bottleneck was still a significant hurdle for her.

Just as she felt her Spiritual Power waning and a throbbing pain in her Meridians, a flash of insight suddenly struck her. She recalled Lin Xuan's previous scene of wielding the Power of Stars, combining both rigidity and flexibility. Inspired, she no longer blindly forced her way through, but instead tried to transform a portion of the thunder Spiritual Power into a dense electrical net, like weaving a snare, gently yet resiliently enveloping and permeating that barrier.

"Sizzle—Boom!"

A muffled thunderclap emanated from within her body. The violent lightning suddenly retracted, then erupted with even greater density! The thunder elements in the quiet room cheered, gathering towards her as if in homage to a monarch! Foundation Establishment Late Stage, achieved!

She excitedly opened her eyes, feeling the more docile yet powerful thunder Spiritual Power within her, which she could command as easily as her own arm. She couldn't help but wave her small fist, her face full of joy. She had finally taken another small step closer to Big Brother Lin!

The Three women emerged from seclusion almost simultaneously, and the change in their auras immediately caught the attention of others.

"Congratulations, Senior Sister Su (younger sister), younger sister Gongsun (older sister), on your Breakthrough!" Lin Xuan and Qu Feiyan stepped forward to offer their congratulations.

Su Wanqing nodded slightly to Lin Xuan, a trace of imperceptible warmth in her cold eyes: "I succeeded by chance."

Gongsun Yu excitedly ran to Lin Xuan, looking up with bright eyes: "Big Brother Lin, I've broken through to Foundation Establishment Late Stage! Now I can help out more!"

Lin Xuan looked at her innocent smile, feeling quite pleased, and ruffled her hair: "Very good, your Foundation is very stable."

Qu Feiyan looked at Su Wanqing, whose aura was increasingly cold and ethereal, and the lively and agile Gongsun Yu. A trace of complexity flashed in her charming eyes, then transformed into a sweet smile: "Both younger sisters are truly exceptionally talented, making this older sister quite envious. It seems our plan to explore the Demon Palace can be put on the agenda?"

Her words brought everyone's thoughts back to reality. The ultimate purpose of increasing their strength was to deal with the only way out — the Demon Palace.

Just then, Daoist Shoujing also slowly walked over, leaning on his green bamboo staff. His gaze swept over the newly Breakthrough Su Wanqing and Gongsun Yu, nodding with a smile: "Congratulations. Both young friends have solid Foundations and refined auras after their Breakthrough. Their future is promising."

He looked at Lin Xuan, his tone becoming somewhat solemn: "Young friend Lin, when do you plan to set off?"

Lin Xuan pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the refreshed Three women, and said in a deep voice: "Since everyone's condition has been adjusted to its best, without further ado, we will depart tomorrow to first investigate the outer areas of the Demon Palace."

Being confined to the spiritual island indefinitely was not a long-term solution; they had to proactively understand their opponents and seek opportunities.

"Good." Daoist Shoujing nodded, "The outer areas of the Demon Palace are infested with demonic creatures. Although there are no true powerhouses, their numbers are vast, and the environment is harsh. Extreme caution is needed. This old man cannot leave this place, so I can only wish all young friends a smooth journey. If you can find clues to an exit, that would be for the best."

He paused, then added: "Before you depart, this old man can open the Purifying Demon Spring once more to help you adjust your condition to its Peak, and I can bestow upon you a 'pure heart purifying talisman,' which can temporarily enhance your resistance to the erosion of Devilish Qi."

This was undoubtedly a godsend. The four were naturally grateful.

That night, the four once again immersed themselves in the Purifying Demon Spring. This time, their state of mind was different from before. There was less of the initial bewilderment and the troubles of their injuries, and more of a resolute determination for the road ahead and an increasingly close bond among them.

The spring water gurgled, and Spiritual Qi permeated the air. Su Wanqing closed her eyes to focus, consolidating her newly Breakthrough Realm, moonlight circulating around her body, cool and peerless. Gongsun Yu playfully splashed the spring water, feeling the surging thunder power within her, full of anticipation for the future. Qu Feiyan leaned languidly by the spring, her charming eyes like water, occasionally looking at Lin Xuan, who was talking with Daoist Shoujing not far away, wondering what she was thinking.

Lin Xuan stood by the spring, not in the water, confirming the final matters with Daoist Shoujing. Daoist Shoujing handed Lin Xuan a jade talisman inscribed with profound runes, which was the 'pure heart purifying talisman.'

"This talisman can last for twelve hours, during which it can greatly weaken the Devilish Qi's influence on your mind. But remember, do not rely on it too much; there may be beings in the depths of the Demon Palace that can directly assault the Divine Soul," Daoist Shoujing cautioned.

"This Junior understands, thank you, Senior," Lin Xuan solemnly accepted the jade talisman.

He looked towards the Demon Palace, shrouded in deeper darkness in the distance, his eyes sharp. Tomorrow, he would step into that truly perilous place. The future was uncertain, but his Dao Heart was firm, and with the Three women by his side, no matter what Dragon's Den or Tiger's Lair lay ahead, he would brave it!