127: Crazy breakthrough

Under Ziwei's guidance, the beast carriage passed through a bustling street and arrived at a luxurious mansion.

From the outside, the mansion appeared noble and extravagant, with a tall and majestic vermilion gate. The lintel was inlaid with dazzling gems, sparkling with a brilliant light.

The walls were towering and continuous, as if isolating the entire world outside. But Yang Lingchen felt that this mansion was far from simple, because even the guards at the gate had a King Realm cultivation level.

The two guards stood tall, their gazes sharp, and the powerful aura they exuded inspired awe.

The moment Yang Lingchen followed Ziwei into the mansion, he felt a strong pressure assault him, followed by several terrifying Divine Senses sweeping over his body.

Judging by these Divine Senses, the cultivation level of these people was at least at the Emperor Realm or above.

The immense pressure was like Mount Tai pressing down, making Yang Lingchen almost unable to breathe. His heart rate involuntarily quickened, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"It seems I really need to be cautious when speaking later, otherwise I won't even know how I died," Yang Lingchen frowned inwardly.

He knew that although this was a luxurious mansion, to him now, it was no different from a Dragon's Pond and Tiger's Den. Every step could hide a fatal crisis, and every word could determine his life or death.

Yang Lingchen cautiously followed behind the maid Ziwei, passing through several rockeries. These rockeries were strangely shaped, some like flying birds and beasts, others like celestial maidens descending to the mortal world. Clear spring water flowed down the rockeries, making pleasant sounds.

After passing through several winding paths, lined with exotic flowers and plants, whose fragrant scent filled the air, they arrived by an artificial lake.

On the edge of the artificial lake was a beautiful pavilion. Light gauze curtains hung around the pavilion, gently swaying in the breeze, like a fairyland on earth.

The lake water was crystal clear, and fish swam freely in it, occasionally leaping out of the water, splashing water droplets.

"Your Highness the Princess, Yang Lingchen has been brought," Ziwei bowed, her voice clear and respectful, not daring to show any slack.

"You may withdraw!" At this moment, Huangfu Loulan's clear voice came from inside the pavilion.

Although the voice was pleasant, it carried an irresistible authority.

"Yes, Your Highness the Princess," Ziwei responded, then turned and withdrew, her steps light and swift.

"This one, Yang Lingchen, greets Your Highness the Princess." Yang Lingchen clasped his hands and bowed.

His gaze was lowered; he did not look directly at Huangfu Loulan, showing due respect.

"Did you bring the divine nether stone?"

Huangfu Loulan slowly turned around, her beautiful eyes sweeping over Yang Lingchen, and said coldly.

"Damn bitch, you want my divine nether stone again!" Yang Lingchen cursed inwardly, but dared not show it on his face.

"No, I did not bring the divine nether stone with me."

Yang Lingchen said without changing his expression. He tried to keep his voice calm, not letting his inner tension and anger show.

At this moment, Huangfu Loulan's beautiful pupils instantly turned cold. She said coldly, "I give you two choices. The first is to immediately hand over the divine nether stone and swear eternal allegiance to me. The second choice is death."

Huangfu Loulan's voice was chilling, as if it could freeze the surrounding air.

As Huangfu Loulan's words fell, Yang Lingchen felt the surrounding temperature instantly drop to freezing point. The chill spread from his spine throughout his body, making him shiver involuntarily.

Yang Lingchen could clearly feel the killing intent in Huangfu Loulan's eyes. If he didn't hand over the divine nether stone today, she might really kill him.

"Your Highness the Princess, please calm your anger. I remember now, the divine nether stone seems to be here. I'll look for it first."

With that, Yang Lingchen began to rummage through his storage ring in a convincing manner.

A moment later, Yang Lingchen took out the divine nether stone and handed it to Huangfu Loulan, saying, "Your Highness the Princess, the divine nether stone has been found."

At this moment, Yang Lingchen was furious, but he dared not show it. After all, his current strength was far from being able to contend with hers.

"Swear!"

Huangfu Loulan took the divine nether stone, then looked at Yang Lingchen with a cold smile. Her eyes were filled with triumph and arrogance.

"Your Highness the Princess, regarding swearing an oath, may I ask for some time to consider?" Yang Lingchen said, trying to buy some time to think of a countermeasure.

"You have no right to bargain in front of me. Submit or die."

Huangfu Loulan said with an extremely cold tone, her voice filled with threat and oppression.

"This Subordinate is willing to follow Your Highness the Princess to the death."

Yang Lingchen quickly bowed. For now, he still couldn't gauge her temper. If he didn't submit, who knew if this woman would suddenly kill him.

Yang Lingchen's heart was filled with humiliation and anger, but at this moment, he could only choose to endure for now.

"Very good. I'll give you one day to prepare. Starting tomorrow, you will stay by my side and serve me!"

A hint of a smile appeared at the corner of Huangfu Loulan's eye. The smile carried a hint of triumph.

"Yes, Your Highness the Princess. This Subordinate takes his leave."

Yang Lingchen bowed, then slowly retreated.

His steps were heavy and slow, and a raging fire burned in his heart.

"Elder Liu, what do you think of this person's cunning?" Huangfu Loulan said indifferently.

"According to this old man's investigation, this child has always been arrogant and proud, and will always seek revenge. He is definitely not someone who compromises easily. The Princess's method of recruitment today might be counterproductive," Elder Liu said in a deep voice, a hint of worry on his face. He did not entirely agree with the Princess's approach.

"Of course I know he won't submit easily, but I have plenty of ways to deal with him. One day, I will make him willingly submit."

A cold glint flashed in Huangfu Loulan's eyes. Her gaze was firm and confident, as if everything was under her control.

After leaving the Princesss Mansion, Yang Lingchen became more and more annoyed the more he thought about it.

"Damn Huangfu Loulan, you snatched the illusory void stone I bought for ten million, and today you snatched the divine nether stone I finally obtained. One day, I will make you kneel and sing 'Conquer'."

Yang Lingchen cursed furiously in his heart as he walked.

After returning to the mansion where the Immortal Sword Sect resided, Yang Lingchen immediately entered the haotian jade space.

This time, Yang Lingchen planned to completely refine the heavenly martial divine pearl. His top priority was to quickly raise his cultivation level, as only then would he feel secure.

Yang Lingchen had completely had enough of this life where he was constantly suppressed by others.

However, refining the heavenly martial divine pearl, while able to quickly raise his cultivation level, also came with immense danger.

Because once he refined the heavenly martial divine pearl, if he encountered someone who also possessed a heavenly martial divine pearl, the other party would immediately sense his presence.

This was extremely dangerous for him now, but he couldn't care less at this point.

Yang Lingchen took out the heavenly martial divine pearl and swallowed it. Instantly, a pure Origin power filled his entire body.

That power was like a surging tide, instantly filling every one of his Meridians, every cell.

"Ah... ah... ah..."

As this Origin power became increasingly concentrated, Yang Lingchen could no longer bear it and let out painful roars.

At this moment, his body began to tremble, his face distorted, as if he was enduring immense torment.

Then Yang Lingchen discovered that the heavenly martial divine pearl was continuously releasing Origin energy within his body.

Without time to think, Yang Lingchen endured the pain, sat cross-legged, and began to frantically refine it.

Yang Lingchen knew that if he couldn't refine this Origin energy quickly, he would surely explode and die.

At this moment, veins bulged on his face, and sweat continuously poured out of his entire body, but he still persevered, silently reciting the Vast Heaven Art incantation.

Sweat soaked Yang Lingchen's clothes and dripped onto the ground, forming a small puddle.

"Boom... boom... boom...!"

"Spirit Sea Realm Ninth Layer."

In a short while, Yang Lingchen's cultivation level broke through to the Spirit Sea Realm Ninth Layer. However, after the Breakthrough, Yang Lingchen felt that the Origin power within his body had not decreased, and was even continuously increasing.

"Damn it, I'm screwed."

Yang Lingchen gritted his teeth and quickly continued to activate the Vast Heaven Art, frantically refining the Origin power within his body.

"Spirit Sea Realm Ninth Layer Middle Stage."

"Spirit Sea Realm Ninth Layer Late Stage."

"Spirit Sea Realm Ninth Layer Peak."

Soon, Yang Lingchen's cultivation level reached the limit of the Spirit Sea Realm Ninth Layer Peak again.

"Boom... boom... boom...!"

"King Realm First Layer."

At this moment, Yang Lingchen finally broke through to the King Realm.

However, to his surprise, the Origin energy within his body was still very rich.

In other words, he had to continue refining, otherwise, if he stopped, he would be at risk of exploding and dying.

An hour later, Yang Lingchen's cultivation level reached the King Realm Second Layer.

Two hours later, his cultivation level reached the King Realm Third Layer.

Five hours later, Yang Lingchen's cultivation level miraculously reached the Sixth Layer of the King Realm.

At this time, about 20% of the Origin energy remained in his body. In order to completely refine this last bit of Origin energy, Yang Lingchen had no choice but to continue activating the Vast Heaven Art.

As time passed, his cultivation level continued to rise steadily.

"Boom... boom... boom...!"

"Seventh Layer of the King Realm."

"King Realm Eighth Layer."

When Yang Lingchen's cultivation level broke through to the King Realm Eighth Layer, the Origin power within his body was finally completely refined by him.

And at this time, the heavenly martial divine pearl had also completely integrated with his body.

Feeling the powerful Profound Energy within his body, Yang Lingchen was filled with confidence at this moment.

With his current strength, he believed that as long as he didn't encounter a powerhouse above the Emperor Realm Eighth Layer, no one in the Southern Barrens would be able to kill him.

To avoid attracting attention from others, Yang Lingchen directly used the Breath Concealment Art to completely isolate his aura. This way, as long as he didn't use his strength, basically no one would be able to discern his cultivation level.

"Huangfu Loulan, you bitch, just you wait."

A hint of gloom flashed in Yang Lingchen's eyes. His gaze was filled with determination and resolve, vowing to make Huangfu Loulan pay for her actions.