74: Chapter 74 A stunningly beautiful fairy! Her beauty is beyond compare…

Zhou Liangan exerted force under his feet and leaped up, rushing to the second floor like a gust of wind, heading straight into the bedroom.

With a "bang," the bedroom door was slammed shut.

Zhou Liangan looked down at Yu Shuier, a wicked grin curling on his lips: "You little girl, how dare you tease me like this! Today, I must serve you with family discipline!"

Seeing Zhou Liangan's fierce appearance, Yu Shuier was not afraid at all; instead, she laughed even more happily.

She stretched out her snow-white, delicate jade-like leg, gently kicking Zhou Liangan's calf, her tone carrying a hint of provocation, "Come on! I'm not afraid of you!"

"Not afraid of me?" Zhou Liangan chuckled, "The disciplinary stick! Serve!"

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Inside the dining room, the crystal chandelier refracted a warm yellow glow, making the gilded tableware throughout the room shine brilliantly.

Second Elder Yu Wanying sat upright in the main seat, her willow eyebrows slightly furrowed, her cold and glamorous face devoid of any smile. Her Soul-captivating beautiful eyes were locked directly onto Zhou Liangan opposite her, "Where is Shuier?"

Zhou Liangan's hand, which had just picked up the chopsticks, paused. His Adam's apple bobbed, and he subconsciously coughed twice, a flash of guilt quickly crossing his eyes, "Ahem, Shuier said she is tired today, so she won't be eating dinner for now."

Second Elder Yu Wanying's beautiful eyes swirled with endless charm, yet she rolled them at Zhou Liangan coquettishly, "You! What am I supposed to say about you? You are simply too unruly! If you dare to act so recklessly again, move to the villa next door."

Zhou Liangan immediately wore a flattering smile and quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Auntie. This is that Xuan-grade realm-breaking pill that Si Liannan gave me earlier. I haven't dared to touch it, so I wanted to show it to you."

As he spoke, Zhou Liangan took out a warm, moist jade box from the System space and gently placed it on the dining table.

The moment the jade box was opened, a wisp of faint medicinal fragrance lingered, carrying pure Spiritual Qi that made one feel refreshed.

Second Elder Yu Wanying's gaze fell upon the lustrous, faintly cyan-glowing realm-breaking pill in the jade box. A hint of surprise appeared in her beautiful eyes, "This realm-breaking pill, even if it is only Xuan-grade, its value cannot be underestimated. A Xuan-grade Medicinal Pill is enough to allow an ordinary Cultivator to break through a Bottleneck. It seems Si Liannan truly values you if she can take out this pill."

Second Elder Yu Wanying was knowledgeable and naturally understood how sought-after a Xuan-grade realm-breaking pill was on the market. Si Liannan's move was definitely not as simple as a mere gesture of goodwill.

Zhou Liangan nodded in agreement, but his eyes held a bit more caution, "I also find it suspicious. Either there is something wrong with the pill itself, or Si Liannan has ulterior motives. After all, one should not accept a reward without merit. I dare not swallow such a precious item easily."

Second Elder Yu Wanying nodded slightly, agreeing with Zhou Liangan's caution, "It is good that you think this way. The path to Cultivate is fraught with peril at every step; being extra careful is never wrong. The day after tomorrow is the day you will impact a higher Realm. Is everything prepared?"

Zhou Liangan chuckled, his eyes full of determination, and he nodded earnestly, "Don't worry, Auntie. I have made full preparations and have absolute certainty. There won't be any problems."

Second Elder Yu Wanying looked at Zhou Liangan steadily, her beautiful eyes full of seriousness, "It is good that you are confident. Additionally, the Ancestor of the Yu Family specifically instructed that if you succeed in your Breakthrough, you should go to the ancestral land to find him immediately. He said he has an Opportunity to give you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Liangan's heart stirred. He agreed calmly on the surface, but secretly, a sense of vigilance rose in his heart.

That Ancestor of the Yu Family had always lived in seclusion and was mysterious and unpredictable. Although he had met him once before, he remained unfathomable.

Zhou Liangan faintly felt that this Ancestor's "Opportunity" was probably not that easy to take, and it was likely hiding some unknown schemes behind it.

However, the most important thing right now was the Breakthrough of his Realm; other matters would have to be set aside for the time being.

Thinking of this, a sharp glint flashed in Zhou Liangan's eyes, and the anticipation and Battle Intent in his heart grew stronger.

For the next two days, Zhou Liangan completely settled his mind, stayed behind closed doors, and focused on making his final preparations.

In his Storage Pouch, besides the already prepared thunder origin pill and golden marrow fruit, there were various spiritual materials for auxiliary Cultivation that he had exchanged from the System.

More importantly, over this period, the destiny points he had plundered from Yu Shuier had accumulated to a considerable amount.

Zhou Liangan moved his consciousness, and the phantom of the System panel appeared in his mind.

[destiny points: 10000]

Looking at that full 10,000 destiny points, a satisfied smile curled on the corner of Zhou Liangan's lips.

These 10,000 destiny points were just enough to exchange for a Grandmist Spirit Ascension Pill.

This pill was a treasure in the System store, containing a trace of Grandmist Purple Qi. It could not only help one quickly Breakthrough their Realm but also use the Grandmist Purple Qi to temper the Dao body, and even had a tiny probability of condensing a wisp of Grandmist Purple Qi within the body, laying a solid Foundation for future Cultivation.

"With this Grandmist Spirit Ascension Pill, combined with the lightning power in the thunder origin pill, this Breakthrough will not only be foolproof, but I might even be able to take this Opportunity to temper my Dao," Zhou Liangan thought to himself.

Originally, Zhou Liangan did not have this many destiny points and could only exchange for a few other types of realm-breaking pills, which were far inferior to the Grandmist Spirit Ascension Pill in effect.

Now that his destiny points were enough to exchange for the Grandmist Spirit Ascension Pill, the plan was much more secure.

The medicinal effect of this Grandmist Spirit Ascension Pill took effect extremely quickly and was highly concealed, making it difficult for outsiders to detect, which was perfect for use at the Breakthrough ceremony.

In the blink of an eye, the day of Zhou Liangan's Breakthrough arrived.

For this Breakthrough ceremony, the Yu Family specially built an extremely luxurious high platform in the core area of the Blessed Land.

The high platform was paved entirely with rare obsidian, and intricate spiritual patterns were carved all around it, which could both gather Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and serve as protection.

Below the high platform, there was a sea of people. Besides the members of the Yu Family, there were also many disciples from other families and Cultivators who had been invited, all here to observe and witness this important moment.

Zhou Liangan, dressed in a cyan martial outfit, walked onto the high platform with a straight posture and sat cross-legged.

He closed his eyes slightly, his expression calm, as if the surrounding noise and attention had nothing to do with him.

The Grandmist Spirit Ascension Pill had already been swallowed by Zhou Liangan in advance, and its medicinal power was tightly suppressed by him deep within his Dantian, waiting for the right moment to erupt with full force.

Below the high platform, Yu Shuier and Second Elder Yu Wanying stood side by side. The mother and daughter were both wearing well-tailored purple qipaos, outlining their graceful figures.

Second Elder Yu Wanying had a dignified and graceful temperament, with a hint of majesty between her brows.

Yu Shuier was cute and charming, her cheeks flushed with a faint rosy hue. Her big, watery eyes were fixed tightly on the figure on the high platform, her eyes full of worry and anticipation.

The two looked extremely similar, and now wearing the same style of qipao, from a distance, they looked like a pair of peerless sisters, attracting many Cultivators around to look over frequently.

Si Liannan sat in the Si Family's exclusive viewing area, wearing a plain white dress, her temperament cold and aloof.

Her gaze fell on Zhou Liangan on the high platform, her beautiful eyes flashing with a complex look, and her fingertips unconsciously rubbed an ancient ring.

Si Liannan's Divine Thought sank into the ring, communicating with a remnant Soul inside, "Is this the person with great Luck you spoke of? Can he truly, as you said, walk the path of the Human Emperor again?"

An old but majestic female voice came from the ring; it was the remnant Soul of the Empress, "Indeed! This child's Luck is like a Dragon, faintly possessing the ability to gather the Luck of Heaven and Earth; he is an excellent chess piece. However, such a person with exceptional talent and profound Luck must have a chess player behind him. We must act carefully and not strike rashly."

Si Liannan's lips curled into a meaningful arc, and her Divine Thought responded: "I hope you are not lying to me. If he can truly accomplish great things, my Si Family might be able to rise through this Opportunity; but if your judgment is wrong, the price we pay will be too great."

"When have I ever lied to you?" The remnant Soul of the Empress's tone carried a hint of displeasure, "This child's Luck is so prosperous that it is rare in history. Even I did not expect that such a place with a lack of Spiritual Qi could give birth to a person with such great Luck."

Si Liannan said no more, only staring at Zhou Liangan with an increasingly profound gaze, her mind already made up.

Meanwhile, in another corner below the viewing stand, several young figures were whispering, their eyes filled with obvious disdain and doubt.

They were all core descendants of major families, with outstanding talent and high self-regard. They already harbored resentment toward Zhou Liangan, an outsider who had suddenly risen.

"Hmph, just a kid who relied on the Yu Family to get ahead, yet he dares to hold a Breakthrough ceremony with such fanfare. He really doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth," a youth dressed in brocade clothes snorted coldly, his tone full of jealousy.

"Exactly, it's just a Breakthrough in the Spirit Guiding Realm; what kind of waves can he make? I think he is mostly grandstanding. Maybe he will suffer Qi Deviation halfway through the Breakthrough, and then there will be a good show to watch," another person next to him echoed, his eyes full of schadenfreude.

Although the discussion of these people was quiet, it did not escape Zhou Liangan's ears.

He sneered in his heart and secretly noted the appearances of these few people.

Zhou Liangan took a deep breath and slowly opened his eyes.

In an instant, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and the medicinal effect of the Grandmist Spirit Ascension Pill suppressed in his body erupted instantly!

Taking the first step, a majestic Spiritual Qi suddenly erupted from Zhou Liangan's body, and the air around him vibrated as a result.

The aura of the second stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm was released without reservation, making many low-level Cultivators around him feel a sense of suffocation.

"This... this is already a Breakthrough to the second stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm? That's too fast!" Someone on the viewing stand exclaimed, their face full of disbelief.

Zhou Liangan did not pause and took the second step immediately after.

This time, the thunder origin pill in his body was also triggered, and a trace of violent lightning power merged into the Spiritual Qi. Purple lightning swirled around his body, making his aura increasingly domineering. Third stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm!

"Third stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm! Two steps and two consecutive Breakthroughs, this talent is too monstrous!"

"Am I seeing this right? He actually broke through just like that without using any external force?"

The people on the viewing stand were completely in an uproar. The disdain on the faces of those family descendants who had originally questioned Zhou Liangan gradually froze, replaced by shock and astonishment.

Yu Shuier gripped her hem tightly, her palms full of sweat, but a happy smile appeared on her face.

Second Elder Yu Wanying also nodded secretly, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes.

A brilliant light flickered in Si Liannan's beautiful eyes, and the speed at which her fingertips rubbed the ring could not help but accelerate.

The remnant Soul of the Empress's voice sounded in Si Liannan's mind, "Truly extraordinary! This speed of Breakthrough, even the Human Emperor of the past was no better than this."

And in the deepest part of the Blessed Land, in a Secret Realm shrouded in clouds and mist, a graceful figure of peerless purity was leaning against a white jade chair.

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Dressed in a white robe with faint flowing cloud patterns embroidered on the hem, her skin was as fair as snow, and her face was peerlessly beautiful, looking just like a Fairy from the Nine Heavens descending to the mortal world.

Sensing the aura erupting from Zhou Liangan's body, especially that faint, almost imperceptible trace of Grandmist Purple Qi, a touch of solemnity finally surfaced in her beautiful eyes, which were usually as calm as an ancient well.

"Grandmist Purple Qi! This boy actually possesses Grandmist Purple Qi? I observed him secretly several times before but never noticed it. It seems he hides far more secrets than I imagined!"

She gently raised her hand, her jade-like fingers brushing through the Void Realm, as a charming curve involuntarily tugged at the corner of her lips. "This works out perfectly. This boy is deeply blessed and possesses unparalleled Luck; perhaps he really can be of help to me."

On the high platform, Zhou Liangan's Breakthrough was still continuing.

Step three, the fourth stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm!

The purple lightning grew increasingly blazing, and the aura of the Grandmist Purple Qi became richer. The surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surged wildly toward him, forming a visible vortex of Spiritual Qi.

Step four, the fifth stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm!

The vortex of Spiritual Qi grew larger and larger, and even the obsidian floor on the platform began to tremble slightly. Complex spiritual runes were activated, emitting a faint glow to resist the impact of the Breakthrough.

Step five, the sixth stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm!

Step six, the seventh stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm!

With every step he took, Zhou Liangan's Realm rose by one stage, and his aura surged accordingly.

The purple lightning and the golden Grandmist Purple Qi intertwined around his body, making Zhou Liangan look like a descending deity, majestic and inviolable.

Everyone present held their breath, staring intently at the figure on the high platform, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.

A dead silence fell over the place, so quiet that a falling needle could be heard. Only the howling sound of flowing Spiritual Qi and the slight humming of Zhou Liangan's Breakthrough remained.

Yu Shuier's eyes reddened slightly, brimming with crystal tears. She gently caressed her lower abdomen with both hands and murmured softly, "Baby, your father is indeed amazing! He will definitely succeed."

Yu Shuier's pride and joy were beyond words, and her gaze toward Zhou Liangan was filled with adoration and worship.

Looking at the dazzling man on the stage, Second Elder Yu Wanying felt a wave of extremely complex emotions rise in her heart.

There was relief, pride, and also a trace of something imperceptible...

In the end, Second Elder Yu Wanying only let out a long sigh, silently praying for Zhou Liangan.

Those children of noble families who had previously questioned Zhou Liangan were now pale-faced, unable to utter a single word.

The talent they were so proud of was simply not worth mentioning in front of Zhou Liangan.

The corner of Si Liannan's mouth curled up into a charming arc as she communicated with the remnant Soul of the Empress via Divine Thought. "This man is indeed extraordinary. His Luck is as majestic as a Dragon, and he faintly bears the aura of a Human Emperor. It seems we have placed the right bet."

"Your Luck is quite good to meet such a person," the remnant Soul of the Empress remarked with some emotion. "However, you must be careful. Deep within this Blessed Land, that figure has also set her eyes on him. Her strength is unfathomable. If she gets to him first, our plans will go down the drain."

Si Liannan's heart skipped a beat, and she secretly asked via Divine Thought, "Can you deal with that person?"

"If I were in my prime, I would naturally have no fear of her," the remnant Soul of the Empress replied with a hint of helplessness. "But now, I am merely a remnant Soul attached to you, with less than ten percent of my strength remaining. Trying to deal with her would likely cost a heavy price."

Si Liannan parted her crimson lips, her tone resolute. "No matter what, this man possesses such immense Luck. This might be your last chance to reappear in the world, and the only Opportunity for my Si Family to rise. We must take this gamble."

The remnant Soul of the Empress seemed to hesitate for a moment before sighing softly. "Sigh! Very well, what you say is true. This boy might indeed be my last chance to reappear in the world. If his value is squeezed dry by that woman in the depths of the ruins, I might truly suffer my Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, never to be reincarnated. It is indeed worth taking a gamble."

Undercurrents were already surging below the stage. Various factions were secretly planning, their eyes locked tightly on Zhou Liangan on the high platform, waiting for the best moment to strike.

Zhou Liangan on the high platform was completely unaware of this, or rather, he simply did not care.

At this moment, he was fully focused on his Breakthrough, feeling the increase in power brought by the rise in his Realm, feeling incredibly delighted.

Taking the seventh step, the eighth stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm!

Taking the eighth step, the ninth stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm!

When the aura of the ninth stage of the Spirit Guiding Realm erupted, the entire Blessed Land trembled.

Purple lightning shot into the sky, connecting with the clouds, while the golden Grandmist Purple Qi spread out, nourishing the surrounding vegetation and making the Spiritual Qi of the entire area increasingly pure.

Taking eight steps and rising eight stages!

Such a terrifying speed of Breakthrough was simply unheard of and never before seen.

Even the legendary Human Emperor, who entered the Meridian Opening Realm overnight, had never achieved such an astonishing feat.

With their sharp perception, the experts present could feel a terrifying and surging power of lightning stored in advance within Zhou Liangan's Dantian, which was clearly the effect of the thunder origin pill.

But they could never understand how the lightning power stored in a mere thunder origin pill could allow this man to break through an entire major Realm in succession.

Only the remnant Soul of the Empress and the figure deep within the Blessed Land, relying on their extraordinary insight, saw through the obscure trace of Grandmist Purple Qi on Zhou Liangan's body.

Even so, they had to admit that breaking through eight stages in eight steps not only required the assistance of Heaven-Defying Medicinal Pills, but also placed extremely high demands on one's Physique, Cultivation talent, Soul power, and mental comprehension. Combined with deep Luck and blessings, the right time, place, and people were all indispensable!

Zhou Liangan was absolutely an unprecedented, peerless Genius!

Under the gaze of the crowd, Zhou Liangan took a deep breath, slowly lifted his right foot, and took the final step.

The ninth step!

Boom!

A loud rumble echoed, like a sudden clap of thunder exploding in everyone's ears.

The purple and golden light on Zhou Liangan's body instantly erupted to the limit, soaring into the sky and tearing through the clouds.

In the Void Realm, an incomparably surging power of Tianyuan slowly gathered, bringing a vast and boundless pressure that enveloped the entire high platform area.

Within this Tianyuan power, a force of rules was faintly mixed, which was the key to breaking through the Yinling Realm and stepping into a higher Realm.

As the Tianyuan power continued to gather, the shapes of various Auspicious Beasts gradually materialized in the Void Realm.

The Azure Dragon raised its head and roared, soaring across the sky.

The Phoenix spread its wings and circled, scattering brilliant light across the sky.

The Qilin trod on clouds, surrounded by a peaceful Qi.

The White Tiger roared in the mountains, fully displaying its kingly majesty.

The Dragon's roar and the Phoenix's cry echoed endlessly, and the Auspicious Beasts called out in unison as various phenomena appeared.

The Tianyuan power poured down like a waterfall, surging into Zhou Liangan's body like a divine empowerment, beginning to cleanse his marrow and reshape his Meridians.

Zhou Liangan sat cross-legged with his eyes tightly closed, his mind immersed in the wondrous mystery of the Breakthrough.

He guided this massive Tianyuan power to flush out the Impurities within his body, widening his Meridians and strengthening his bones and muscles.

Every cleansing made his Physique a bit stronger.

Every reshaping made his Dao Foundation more stable.

Everyone present stared blankly at the figure on the stage, their eyes filled with incomparable shock and astonishment, even forgetting to breathe.

They had never seen such a spectacular Breakthrough phenomenon in their entire lives. Zhou Liangan's name was destined to be branded in everyone's hearts at this very moment.

Zhou Liangan also felt a surge of secret satisfaction in his heart.

In this world where Cultivators gathered, reputation often meant resources, connections, and awe.

Zhou Liangan's feat of breaking through nine stages in nine steps would surely shock the entire cultivation world and completely establish his reputation.

When that time came, whether it was taking action or Cultivating, everything would be much smoother.

The infusion of Tianyuan power throughout his body to cleanse his marrow lasted for a full half-day.

During this time, the surrounding Cultivators remained quiet. No one dared to disturb Zhou Liangan's Breakthrough, silently witnessing this historic moment.

After half a day, the Auspicious Beasts in the Void Realm gradually dissipated, and the Tianyuan power also slowly retracted.

Zhou Liangan slowly opened his eyes. A flash of sharp light flickered in his eyes before disappearing.

At this moment, the golden light on his body surged, making him look like an Immortal descending to the world. His temperament was extraordinary and refined, a completely different person compared to before.

First stage of the Meridian Opening Realm!

Zhou Liangan stretched his limbs, feeling the surging power within his body, feeling thoroughly delighted.

He was just about to say something.

Right at that moment, a giant golden hand suddenly materialized in the Void Realm, blotting out the sky and carrying an irresistible pressure, instantly grabbing Zhou Liangan in its palm.

An old and majestic voice echoed in the Void Realm, spreading throughout the entire Blessed Land, "Little friend, your Realm has just been established and your Foundation is not yet stable. You still need to enter the Spirit Pond to meditate and stabilize. Come with this old man."

This was precisely the voice of the Ancestor of the Yu Family!

The surrounding people were all dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief.

The Ancestor of the Yu Family was recognized as one of the top powerhouses of the time, with an extremely noble status, always high and mighty. Now, he actually took the initiative to call Zhou Liangan "little friend," which was undoubtedly the highest recognition of Zhou Liangan's talent and strength!

A clamor broke out among the people present, with discussions rising one after another, and their gazes toward Zhou Liangan were filled with awe and envy.

Taking advantage of the confusion, Si Liannan's eyes focused, and she quietly slipped out of the crowd.

She looked around, and seeing that no one was paying attention to her, she immediately circulated her spiritual power, transforming into a streak of light and rushing toward the depths of the Blessed Land.

Deep within the Blessed Land, by the side of the Spirit Pond.

Zhou Liangan was brought here by the giant golden hand. As the hand dissipated, he landed firmly on the ground.

What met his eyes was a crystal-clear Spirit Pond. The pond water contained extremely pure Spiritual Qi, emitting a faint white mist, looking just like a fairyland.

Beside the Spirit Pond, on a simple stone chair, a pure, ethereal, and moving figure leaned back lazily.

Her skin was as white as jade, her eyes and brows were like a painting, and her temperament was cold and ethereal, just like a Fairy who did not consume the food of common mortals.

Zhou Liangan's gaze fell upon this woman, and he was instantly captivated, his eyes carrying a hint of heat and amazement.

He had seen many beautiful women—Second Elder Yu Wanying's grace, Yu Shuier's cuteness, and Si Liannan's coldness, each with her own unique charm.

But the woman before him possessed an indescribable charm, as if all the beauty in the world had gathered upon her, making it impossible for one not to yearn for her...

PS: The picture shows the mysterious woman.