144: Is this heaven?

He didn't know how much time had passed.

Yang Lingchen's consciousness was recovering extremely slowly; he could faintly perceive the existence of his own awareness.

He wanted to open his eyes, but his eyelids felt incredibly heavy, as if they were weighed down by a thick layer of leaden sand. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't open them.

Gradually, Yang Lingchen's body also recovered a trace of subtle sensation, but to his disappointment, no matter how much strength he exerted, his body remained completely motionless.

Yang Lingchen had a feeling that he was being crushed by a heavy mountain.

Just then, Yang Lingchen felt a mysterious and powerful energy emanating from beneath him. This mysterious energy then rapidly and systematically repaired his body from within.

As his body gradually recovered, Yang Lingchen soon experienced a profound and subtle sensation.

That feeling was indescribable.

He tried to move his body, but no matter how hard he pushed, his body still couldn't move an inch.

“Didn't I die?”

“Could this be Heaven?”

At this moment, Yang Lingchen's consciousness was still in a vague state of Chaos, but he still recognized that feeling.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

What made Yang Lingchen helpless was that this marvelous sensation actually lasted for three days and three nights without stopping.

After three days of recovery, Yang Lingchen's hazy consciousness finally cleared completely, and the strength in his body was also gradually recovering, slowly gathering like a trickling stream.

“I never thought my luck would be so good. I actually went to Heaven after dying, and the treatment here is really great.”

“But I need to see who she is.”

Thinking this, Yang Lingchen suddenly used all his strength to open his eyes.

“Cough, cough...”

“Xiao... Xiaoyu, why is it you? Did I not die?”

Yang Lingchen's eyes were filled with astonishment, and a look of extreme awkwardness immediately appeared on his face.

Because Yao Lingyu was currently lying softly in his arms.

“Bastard, what is that expression? Are you looking down on me because I'm from the Yao Race?”

Yao Lingyu stared coldly at Yang Lingchen, her eyes like icy blades.

“N-no, absolutely not. Xiaoyu is the most beautiful woman in this world. How could Gege look down on you?” Yang Lingchen gently held Yao Lingyu in his arms.

“You said that! If you ever dare to look down on me, I'll slaughter you.” Yao Lingyu said coldly, her tone carrying a hint of threat.

“Never, absolutely never.” Yang Lingchen immediately guaranteed with certainty.

“Even Xu Xian could be with the White Snake.”

“What's wrong with Laozi being with Xiaoyu?”

Yang Lingchen comforted himself internally. He wasn't truly opposed to romance between a Human and a Yao, and deep down, he even held a different kind of expectation.

Moreover, Xiaoyu was now indistinguishable from a Human. In terms of beauty and figure, she crushed the vast majority of Human Race women, truly a peerless beauty.

“Hmph, since you're awake, quickly refine the Phoenix Power I left inside your body! This is a tremendous benefit for you.”

After Yao Lingyu finished speaking, she slowly stood up, elegantly put on her clothes, and then sat alone in a secluded corner, beginning to Cultivate with her eyes closed.

At this moment, Yao Lingyu's face was still pale as paper. This was mainly because her previous injuries were too severe, and she had lost her Phoenix Power and yin essence to Yang Lingchen. Thus, she was currently very weak, looking as if a gust of wind could knock her over.

Yang Lingchen also noticed that his body contained an extremely pure Phoenix yin essence. He quickly got up, not even taking the time to put on clothes, and immediately sat cross-legged with impatience, activating the Vast Heaven Art to begin refining it with all his might.

As Yang Lingchen continuously refined the energy, the Profound Energy in his body soared higher and higher, like surging tides. Soon, his cultivation level achieved a Breakthrough to the Emperor Realm third layer.

After the Breakthrough, Yang Lingchen did not stop. Instead, he continued to refine the energy with complete focus, because he had only refined less than one-fifth of the pure Phoenix Power inside his body.

Another two days passed in the blink of an eye. Yang Lingchen's cultivation level had already reached the Peak of the Emperor Realm sixth layer, just one step away from achieving a Breakthrough to the Emperor Realm seventh layer.

At this moment, Yang Lingchen was mobilizing all the Profound Energy in his body, surging towards the Emperor Realm seventh layer like a tide, again and again.

“Boom, boom, boom...”

“Emperor Realm seventh layer.”

After more than a dozen continuous charges, Yang Lingchen's cultivation level finally achieved a Breakthrough to the Emperor Realm seventh layer.

Yang Lingchen changed into a set of clean and tidy clothes.

The clothes he was currently wearing had all been meticulously made for him by his mother when he was young.

From clothes for a few months old up to eighteen years old, his mother had made dozens of pieces for every age group, filled with a mother's deep love.

After the Breakthrough, Yang Lingchen quietly stood guard beside Yao Lingyu. He knew that his survival was entirely due to Xiaoyu's Phoenix Power.

Yang Lingchen was immensely touched by Xiaoyu's sacrifice, but along with the emotion, there was also a deep sense of guilt in his heart.

Because this woman, in order to save him, not only suffered severe injury but also gave her most important Phoenix Power and yin essence to him.

At this moment, Yang Lingchen silently vowed in his heart that he must protect her well for the rest of his life, never allowing Xiaoyu to suffer the slightest harm again.

At the same time, he would repay those who had harmed him and Xiaoyu this time a hundredfold, a thousandfold.

Just then, Yao Lingyu slowly opened her eyes and asked in a clear and pleasant voice, “Have you seen enough?”

“No, I haven't seen enough. I can never see enough.” Yang Lingchen smiled gently, his face full of tenderness.

Hearing Yang Lingchen's words, a Tiantian smile flashed across Yao Lingyu's lips. She then said, “You smooth-talker. I need to return to the Southern Yao Region. Be careful here by yourself.”

Yang Lingchen's expression changed slightly, and he said reluctantly, “Return to the Southern Yao Region? When will we be able to meet again?”

“That depends on your strength. If you can defeat my Father Emperor someday, you will naturally be able to see me.” Yao Lingyu smiled broadly, like the blooming of Chun Hua.

Yang Lingchen slowly walked over, gently holding Yao Lingyu's slender, Jade Hand, and said, “Xiaoyu, can you stay with me for three more days? I want to spend more time with you.”

“I can stay with you for three days, but I really have to go back after that. I've been in the Central Region for a long time now, and since I've found the Yao Race Secret Treasure, if I don't return soon, Father Emperor will worry.” Yao Lingyu said softly, her voice as melodious as an Oriole.

“Then I'll go back with you.” Yang Lingchen said, stroking Yao Lingyu's silky hair.

“If you go to the Yao Race, you will die terribly. My Father Emperor will kill you and feed you to the Yao Beast.” Yao Lingyu laughed, her smile holding a bit of playfulness.

“That exaggerated? He'd kill his own son-in-law?” Yang Lingchen asked in astonishment, his face full of disbelief.

“The Yao Race is most taboo about intermarrying with the Human Race. If my father finds out about our relationship, you know the consequences without me having to tell you.” Yao Lingyu said seriously, her expression solemn.

“Then what is your Father Emperor's strength?” Yang Lingchen asked, his tone carrying a trace of curiosity.

“Half-step God Realm.” Yao Lingyu replied, her voice calm.

“Half-step God Entry?” Yang Lingchen frowned and said, “It seems that gaining your Father Emperor's approval is still a long and arduous Dao!”

“Then you must Cultivate diligently. When the day comes that your strength surpasses the Half-step God Realm, who on the Tianwu Continent could stop you from doing whatever you wish?” Yao Lingyu said earnestly, her eyes filled with expectation.

“Don't worry! Your man is definitely destined to become the strongest man in this world.”

Yang Lingchen's eyes revealed a powerful Aura that looked down upon everything.

He pulled Yao Lingyu into his embrace, then slowly leaned down and lightly kissed her lips.

Yao Lingyu struggled symbolically for a moment, then gave up resisting and began responding to Yang Lingchen.