Battle Through the Heavens: Beauties Abound Starting with Yunlan and Her Disciples

229: Section 229Hearing this request, Yun Yun, Xiao Yan, and even Qing Lin couldn’t help but have their pretty faces turn slightly red and their eyes flicker. Yun Yun even coughed lightly and said with a hint of shyness, ”This... Yaner, three days and three nights... I’m afraid... it’s a bit...” Just then, Yun Xiancheng on the bed seemed to sense the arrival of his beautiful ladies.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the five beauties who had walked in. A smile that was slightly weary yet full of satisfaction and playfulness appeared on his face as he spoke frankly to them:

”What? My dears, could it be... you’ve grown impatient from waiting?”

”Hmph! How shameless!” Seeing his ”triumphant” look, Yun Yun gave him a look of mock annoyance, stepped forward, and extended her jade-like finger, lightly—

—tapping him on the forehead.

However, scolding was just scolding.

In the next moment, she still gracefully knelt by the bedside, extending her slender, jade-like hand to gently grasp that source of power which remained high-spirited as if it never knew fatigue, beginning... to once again awaken the sleeping one.

”It seems that after three days and three nights, Husband’s fighting spirit is still... quite high.”

Watching this scene, a flush also rose on Xiao Yan’s pretty face as she said softly:

”In that case... if we also want to spend three days and three nights with Husband, I’m afraid... we’ll have to first weigh whether the combat power of us sisters is...”

...formidable enough.”

As she spoke, she had already removed the embroidered shoes from her feet, revealing a pair of crystal-clear, flawless jade feet.

She stepped lightly onto the soft bed, moving silently like a cat to get behind Yun Xiancheng, extending her arms to hug him tightly from behind.

This specially made bed was extremely large; let alone seven or eight people, even twice that number would be more than enough.

”Whether it is or not, we’ll know once we try.” Hearing this, a spark of competitiveness ignited in Yun Ziyi’s purple eyes.

She exchanged a look with Yun Yun, and as if they shared a telepathic connection, both knelt in front of Yun Xiancheng, one on the left and one on the right, slightly lifting their heads to look up at their shared man with gazes that were either cool or enchanting.

Seeing this, Little Lioness Yun Yan and Qing Lin, though still a bit shy, couldn’t suppress the curiosity and... longing in their hearts.

They looked at each other and also climbed onto the wide bed using both hands and feet, mimicking the two ”sisters,” obediently leaning against Yun Xiancheng’s sides.

For a time, within this small tent, the soft bird-like whispers of the women added to the charm, and the boundless scenery of spring was discussed.

Five peerless beauties, along with two sleeping snake women, surrounded Yun Xiancheng, either shy, enchanting, proactive, or expectant...

Yun Xiancheng didn’t show the slightest bit of fatigue; on the contrary, his heart was still full of anticipation for such behavior. ”Then, let us cultivate together.”

He looked at the beauties and puffed out his chest, appearing very confident and completely unafraid of this round of battle. It should be said that after experiencing so many trials, he no longer had any fear.

A grander and more enduring ”cultivation” was about to begin once more...

158 Leaving the Snake-People Tribe

Time flows like sand through fingers, quietly slipping away. In the blink of an eye, half a year has passed.

During these six months, the luxurious palace deep within the Snake-People Holy City almost became a ”secluded sanctuary” for Yun Xiancheng and the girls.

Just as Yun Xiancheng had said—cultivating together when awake, feeling the mysterious flow of each other’s Dou Qi and the blending of souls; and when tired, embracing each other to sleep, enjoying the tenderness and tranquility of the gentle land.

Life was simple and pure, yet filled with indescribable romance and... rapid progress.

In this half-year of ”bitter secluded cultivation,” Yun Xiancheng’s own cultivation was the first to break through the bottleneck, steadily stepping into the realm of One-Star Dou Ling! What was even more startling was that after receiving the feedback from the cultivation of the girls through the soul link with the Young ladies...

...the pure energy that continuously flowed back caused his cultivation to soar like a rocket, finally coming to a steady halt at... Four-Star Dou Ling!

From Dou Master to Dou Ling in three years,

such a terrifying promotion speed would be enough to shake the entire Northwest Continent if it were spread! Of course, he wasn’t the only one who benefited.

Yun Ziyi and Yun Yun, who were originally at the level of five or six-star Dou Huang, had now reached the realm of Eight-Star Dou Huang.

Little Lioness Yun Yan, the exceptionally talented descendant of the Amethyst Winged Lion King, also successfully broke through to the realm of Six-Star Dou Wang under the supply of sufficient energy and the careful guidance of her sisters.

Xiao Yan, after successfully absorbing and refining the Green Lotus Core Flame, plus this half-year of bitter secluded cultivation and the enhancement of the ”Chu Jue” mantra... her cultivation had now reached... Six-Star High Dou Master!

Although the realm wasn’t considered high yet, this kind of transformative progress was enough to leave anyone who knew her past dumbfounded! Of course, if one were to talk about the greatest leap in realm, it would have to be the little girl Qing Lin.

Receiving special favor and resource allocation from Yun Xiancheng and the ”sisters,” her cultivation soared like a rocket, from a mere Dou Practitioner at the start, all the way to... Six-Star Dou Master.

This speed of progress was simply a miracle in Qing Lin’s past understanding! As for the two Snake-People Clan beauties, Yue Mei and Hua She Er, they also benefited immensely.

Under the nourishment of half a year of dual cultivation, Yue Mei steadily stepped into the Peak Dou Wang! She could even feel that the barrier leading to the Dou Huang realm had become within reach, and perhaps in the near future, she would be able to break through in one go!

And Hua She Er had undergone a complete transformation!

With Yun Xiancheng’s almost ”cheating” energy infusion and the help of dual cultivation, she broke through to... Three-Star Dou Huang in one go!

She became the true second Dou Huang expert of the Snake-People Clan after Queen Medusa! ”Phew... with my current strength, I’ve probably surpassed Senior Sister Yan Ran, right?”

Inside the sleeping quarters, Xiao Yan felt the surging Dou Qi within her body and that wisp of thoroughly refined Green Lotus Core Flame that she could control as easily as her own limbs, a confident and satisfied smile appearing on her face.

Half a year of seclusion, combined with the help of the Heavenly Flame, truly allowed her to experience what ”rapid progress” meant! At this moment, Medicine Lady’s soul body, which had become increasingly solid and almost indistinguishable from a real person...

...was leisurely ”sitting” on Xiao Yan’s smooth black hair, even conjuring a small, exquisite lounge chair, crossing her legs in an extremely comfortable manner.

Having secretly engaged in soul intercourse with Yun Xiancheng over the past half-year, her soul’s recovery was also very rapid. ”Sigh...”

Standing behind Xiao Yan, Yun Yun sighed softly, her tone carrying a hint of imperceptible emotion:

”That girl Yan Ran has been separated from Chenger for so long; in terms of cultivation... I’m afraid she really is going to be overtaken by you all.” She lightly patted Xiao Yan’s shoulder and softly urged:

”Yaner, in the future when you compete with Yan Ran during the Three-Year Agreement, don’t forget to show some mercy. Don’t... hurt your senior sister’s self-esteem.” Time seemed to return to over two years ago; back then, she had also earnestly urged Yun Xiancheng and Nalan Yanran, telling them when they went to the Xiao Family to break the engagement...

...not to hurt Xiao Yan’s feelings.

But now, things had changed and roles were reversed, yet she still didn’t forget to remind Xiao Yan not to hurt Yan Ran’s feelings. Perhaps this was the gentleness and thoughtfulness of being a Master.

It had to be said that in this world, perhaps nothing could increase feelings faster than ”sharing a bed.”

After these six months of spending time together day and night, cultivating together, and... some more in-depth exchanges, the relationships between the seven Young ladies in the tent had long since surpassed their initial unfamiliarity and estrangement, truly reaching a point where they were like sisters and intimately close.

”Yes, Sister Yun Yun, Yaner has noted it down.” Feeling the care in Yun Yun’s words, Xiao Yan replied in a low voice. ”Good girl.” Yun Yun smiled with satisfaction and gently rubbed Xiao Yan’s head.

Between them, they were both Master and disciple in name, and even more so, sisters as close as hands and feet. Such intimate behavior was... ”consistent with etiquette”?

Yun Xiancheng tidied his slightly messy robes and stood up, his gaze sweeping over the peerless beauties surrounding him. A satisfied and slightly lazy smile appeared on his face as he remarked:

”Sigh, if only I could always live such a carefree life, lying drunk in the laps of beauties.” His words immediately caused the girls’ faces to turn red, and they all spat at him in mock disdain.

”Alright! Stop daydreaming here!” Xiao Yan extended her jade finger and tapped Yun Xiancheng’s head in annoyance.

”Don’t forget, the Alchemist Grand Prix in the Imperial Capital is about to begin! We still have to go participate!” ”Yes, Husband can set off with peace of mind.”

Hua She Er and Yue Mei stood on either side of Yun Xiancheng, gentle smiles on their faces:

”Now, with Sister Yue Mei and me presiding, the Snake-People Clan... already possesses enough self-defense capability.” Yue Mei also chimed in, her tone full of confidence:

”Moreover, Yun Lang, I can feel that I am only one step away from breaking through to Dou Huang. Perhaps I will successfully advance within this period of time. At that time, with two Dou Huangs guarding us, the Snake-People Tribe will surely be as solid as a fortress. We... will definitely not become a burden to you, husband.”

”Mhm, I believe you.” Yun Xiancheng nodded gratifiedly, rubbed each of their heads, and said softly:

”However, if you truly encounter danger that cannot be resolved, remember to ask me for help at the first opportunity; do not force yourselves.” ”Alright! I have to take my leave first!” Yun Yun stretched, stood up, and said:

”Having accompanied you, this rebellious disciple, for a full half-year, Yan Ran’s guidance is about to fall behind.”

She glared at Yun Xiancheng and began to briskly put on her clothes. ”This time, you are not allowed to pull me and not let go again!” After dressing neatly, Yun Yun walked up to Yun Xiancheng, stood on her tiptoes, and lightly pressed a kiss on his forehead as a farewell.

After bidding farewell to the several ”sisters” in the tent one by one, she no longer hesitated. Her Dou Qi wings unfolded behind her, turning into a stream of light as she shot directly into the sky.

In any case, it wouldn’t be long before everyone would reunite in the Imperial Capital.

Once Yun Yun had left, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke up with a suggestion: ”Senior Brother, should we... go and say goodbye to Big Brother and Second Brother again?”

”Mhm... that would be good.” Yun Xiancheng nodded. ”After all, we have troubled them for a long time. After saying goodbye, we will set off directly for the Imperial Capital.” He turned again to look at Yue Mei and Hua She Er, his eyes filled with tenderness and reluctance.

He took a step forward and had a... lingering, affectionate farewell with the two glamorous snake-women.

”Then... we will be leaving first.” Yun Xiancheng released them, his voice carrying a hint of magnetism. ”On the day Her Majesty the Queen awakens, if she is willing, I will... bring her back to reunite with you.”

”Mhm.” The two snake-women suppressed the sadness of parting, returning Yun Xiancheng’s kiss while forcing a gentle smile onto their faces. ”We only wish that our husband does not forget us sisters on this journey.”

”Silly talk, how could I forget?” Yun Xiancheng hugged them once more, then suddenly seemed to think of something and asked with a smile:

”Speaking of which, have you noticed lately... that the connection between the members of our big family seems to be... getting stronger and stronger?” Hearing this, the women all nodded thoughtfully.

It was indeed so!

Now, as long as they calmed their hearts and closed their eyes, they could vaguely sense the general locations of the other ”sisters,” and could even unclearly transmit some simple emotions and thoughts!

This feeling was profound and mysterious, as if an invisible, massive network had been constructed deep within their souls!

To the extent that... although some, like Yue Mei and Hua She Er, had never met Xiao Mei, Xiao Yu, and the others far away at Jia Nan Academy, through this wonderful soul link, they could actually be considered to ”know” each other!

Even... occasionally, they could engage in extremely brief and vague exchanges of information!

However, the efficiency of this communication was currently very low, more like relying on an extremely slow ”soul postman” to deliver letters, far from reaching the instantaneous, lag-free level of modern communication networks.

Perhaps... it was because this ”family network” was not yet large enough? The ”terminals” covered were not yet numerous enough? ”In short,” Yun Xiancheng finally gave the two reluctant snake-women a tight hug and said softly:

”If you miss me, just call my name in your heart and speak to me. No matter how far apart we are, I... will give you a response.”

After saying that, he finally let go, and the cloud wings behind him unfolded once more! ”Then we shall depart!”

He turned to look at Yun Ziyi, Yun Yan, Xiao Yan, and Qing Lin.

The four women nodded in unison and also stepped forward to bid a reluctant farewell to Yue Mei and Hua She Er.

”Sister Yue Mei! Sister Hua! See you next time!” Qing Lin and the Little Lioness waved their small hands and shouted loudly. ”Take care,” was Xiao Yan’s concise farewell.

Yun Ziyi also nodded to the two of them. ”Take care, you two.”

Then, three pairs of massive, radiant wings unfolded simultaneously! The Little Lioness still carried Qing Lin, who could not fly.

The five figures, like arrows shot from a bow, soared into the sky, speeding towards the Imperial Capital of the Jia Ma Empire!

Left behind in the Snake-People Holy City were two beautiful snake-women gazing blankly at the sky and waving goodbye, their eyes filled with the sorrow of parting and infinite anticipation for a future reunion.

159 That Scumbag Mo Cheng

”Ah... Ah... Ah—!!!”

A shrill and desperate howl, like the death moan of a wounded beast, tore through the deathly silent air above the Mo Tie Mercenary Group’s station. Xiao Yan fell to her knees on the ruins that were once filled with laughter but now only consisted of broken walls and debris.

The familiar barracks of the past had turned to scorched earth, the training grounds were covered in hideous gouges, and the air was thick with the smell of blood and charred stench. The members of the mercenary group now lay scattered everywhere as incomplete corpses, with no one to collect them.

Under the roasting of the poisonous sun in the Tagor Desert, their flesh had long since dried up, and their skin was like withered bark, tightly clinging to their bones, turning into nauseating mummies.

Xiao Yan’s throat seemed to be held in a death grip by something; she could no longer utter a complete word, only able to emit meaningless low growls filled with endless pain and rage.

Her gaze was fixed deathly on the two cold and stiff corpses before her, which still bore recognizable outlines—they were her eldest brother Xiao Ding and second brother Xiao Li!

Tears, like pearls with broken strings, rolled uncontrollably from her bloodshot eyes, dripping onto the scorching sand and evaporating instantly, leaving only a dark mark.

Standing behind her, Qing Lin was already sobbing uncontrollably. This place also carried many of her humble yet warm memories. Those people who had once given her a bit of kindness and a place to stay... had all now turned into cold corpses.

The young girl’s heart-wrenching crying was like a sharp ice pick, stabbing ruthlessly into Yun Xiancheng’s heart.

His face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm, and a suffocating, cold killing intent emanated from his body. Eldest Brother Xiao Ding, Second Brother-in-law Xiao Li...

Although they hadn’t spent much time together, Yun Xiancheng had a very good impression of these two straightforward and loyal brothers. They had not only calmly accepted his ”marriage” to Xiao Yan but also unhesitatingly expressed their willingness to help with the full strength of the mercenary group when they learned they needed to find the Green Lotus Core Flame.

Although in the end, they weren’t able to provide any substantial help, Yun Xiancheng could feel that intention and sincerity.

He had clearly taken Qing Lin with him, yet the Mo Tie Mercenary Group still met with disaster? There was such a turn of events? No! It was already meaningless to investigate the cause now!

What was important... was revenge! ”I want... to kill.”

Yun Xiancheng slowly spat out these words, each one seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying a bone-chilling coldness. With a ”clang,” he drew the cold, glinting longsword from his waist.

At the same time, a pair of radiant cloud wings slowly unfolded behind him, stirring up gusts of air.

At this moment, with his back to the tragic sunset and his body shrouded in a grim killing intent, he was like a demon-subduing lord descended from the nine heavens. Although it was inconceivable, he heard the system whispering in his ear at this time.

[A mercenary of the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, after hearing that Qing Lin had a Dou Ling giant snake, drunkenly boasted about his knowledge everywhere, which happened to reach the ears of a Mo Family scout. The Mo Family scout sent the news back. The head of the Mo Family didn’t care if it was true or false; he only wanted the jade spirit three-flower eye and the opportunity for advancement.]

Who was the killer?

Yun Xiancheng hardly needed to think carefully before he locked onto the target—the Mo Family! Mo Cheng!

In the original work, this greedy and foolish fellow, in order to become stronger, wanted to perform eye-transplant surgery to take a step further. Wasn’t it just to break through to Dou Wang? This old fogey’s talent ended here, yet he still wanted to change his fate against the heavens. Was it worth it?

But what had always made Yun Xiancheng feel puzzled and angry was that in the subsequent plot of the original work, that equally brain-damaged First Elder of the Cloud Mist Sect, Yun Ling, would actually pin the blame on Likely Xiao Yan because of the death of this ”outsider” Mo Cheng, and even use this as an excuse to forcibly arrest Likely Xiao Yan!

And then... the Cloud Mist fallout. Unbelievable!

Finally, he was even so insane as to dispatch a Dou Wang Elder, along with two Dou Lings, to aggressively smash and loot a Xiao Family whose strongest member was only a Da

Dou Shi!

It was simply... outrageous! Bizarre!

This Mo Cheng was mentally ill! And that Yun Ling was even more sick! He had still been too soft-hearted.

A mad dog that relied on licking the Cloud Mist Sect a few times to act like a bully and commit evil everywhere actually dared to stretch its claws toward Yun Xiancheng’s relatives and friends now?!