The world outside seemed to blur, leaving only the two of them and the resonant energy of the chamber.
The energy between them grew more potent, swirling around them like an invisible storm.
Huo Rong’s robes loosened slightly, and Shen Yuan’s hands brushed the bare skin of her back, earning a soft gasp from her lips.
“This time,” she said with a playful glint in her eyes, “I won’t lose to you.”
Shen Yuan chuckled softly, his voice dipping into a teasing tone. “Then let’s make sure this session is truly unforgettable.”
…
Shen Yuan sat down alone on the bed in lotus position, his breath steady as he circulated his energy.
[You really went at it this time huh.]
Yue Lan said, her voice slightly rough.
“Huh? What happened to your voice? Why do you seem exhausted?” Shen Yuan opened his eyes and asked.
[…Nothing. But really, it’s been two weeks since you started dual cultivation this time. And you really went at it for two weeks non-stop?]
Shen Yuan chuckled softly. “Seems like my physiques are affecting my needs. I really didn’t hold back this time.”
[It’s a good thing she is on a much higher cultivation base than you. I can’t imagine what would happen otherwise.]
“I won’t hurt them,” he softly said. “I have at least this little bit of self-control in myself. Oh, and what were the special effects when we were going at it? The chamber seemed to resonate with our Qi.”
[Hmph! That’s the REAL use of the Dual Cultivation Chamber. It’s used for DUAL CULTIVATION. But you have been doing it in your courtyard all this time, hmph.]
“Well, so what was its use? Just special effects?” he curiously asked.
[Of course not. It resonated with your Qi and helped you both absorb at least double the amount you would have absorbed if you were outside.]
“Damn, I should have been using it then,” Shen Yuan opened his eyes and said with amazement.
[Hmph, anyways, now what will you do?]
“Break through to the Extreme Origin Core Realm. I have been holding back my breakthrough for a while now. It’s about time,” he shook his head and slowly said.
[You do know the amount of Qi you will require for your breakthrough will be much higher than what others require? Like absurdly high due to your 10th refinement that you did to your core.]
“Of course I know. I can feel it already. But I can handle it. The accumulated Primordial Yin Qi from the last two weeks in my dantian should be enough to carry my cultivation to the mid-tiers of Extreme Origin Core Realm,” he said.
[Others would die from shock if they realized you only reached the mid-tiers of the Extreme Origin Core Realm even with the Yin Qi that you accumulated for two weeks from someone at the Mortal Tribulation Realm.]
He opened his eyes. “That’s the issue. I still can’t seem to tell how much Qi her Primordial Yin contains. It’s seemingly boundless.”
[Haha, that’s not a surprise. Her cultivation base is nearing the peak of this world after all. You can probably surpass the Law Forging Realm with her Primordial Yin alone.]
Shen Yuan shook his head. “That’s too far in the future for me. Let’s focus on the breakthrough and creating a second core.”
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[A core of this pristine quality… tsk tsk tsk, it will take more than just mere Qi, Yuan’er. You will need to use your Dao Heart as well as your intents to temper it.]
“So be it, I will do exactly that.” Shen Yuan adjusted his posture, settling into a perfect lotus position on the bed.
The chamber around him hummed faintly, almost as if it was still resonating with the residual Qi of Shen Yuan and Huo Rong—a testament to the intensity of the past two weeks.
He closed his eyes, his breathing slowing as his Primordial Vessel Art began its profound circulation.
The energy within his body surged like a roaring river, flowing through the 366 dantians scattered throughout his physique.
Each dantian glimmered faintly, acting as a reservoir of Qi that he drew upon. As the Primordial Vessel Art reached its peak, his focus narrowed, channeling the immense Qi reserves toward his main dantian at his core.
The Qi coalesced, forming a vortex of swirling energy and intense vitality.
It was all a game of balance—a fusion of his accumulated Primordial Yin Qi and his own refined essence.
Shen Yuan’s body glowed faintly, the aura of the three Primordial Yin sources—Shen Yuxin, Huo Rong, and Bing Rong—intertwining with his own.
Their combined potency surged through his meridians, infusing every fiber of his being with unparalleled vitality.
The vortex in his main dantian grew more intense, spinning faster as the Qi compressed into a dense sphere.
His first core pulsed with radiant energy, a testament to its flawless refinement, while the forming second core demanded even greater focus and effort.
With a deep breath, Shen Yuan invoked his Dao Heart, steady and unyielding like a mountain. The profound clarity it provided allowed him to temper the forming core with his willpower and understanding of the Dao.
Shen Yuan’s eyes snapped open momentarily, and the surrounding air crackled as his weapon intents activated.
His Sword Intent surged first, sharp and precise, slicing through the residual energies around him to refine the core’s edges. The Saber Intent followed, fierce and dominating, solidifying the core’s structure with unrelenting force.
Next came Spear Intent, its piercing power infusing the core with unparalleled strength. Other weapon intents, including Bow, Axe, and Staff, among others, each added unique qualities, weaving the foundation of his second core with unparalleled mastery.
Elemental Intents swirled to life, joining the dance of creation.
Fire Intent burned brightly, searing away impurities while imbuing the core with an unquenchable vitality. Thunder Intent roared, infusing it with electric ferocity and a sense of inexorable momentum.
Space Intent added an ethereal quality, stabilizing the core’s presence within the fabric of reality. Radiant Intent flowed gently, harmonizing the various energies into a unified whole.
Each intent was at the second level, their mastery apparent in the seamless way they blended with the Qi vortex.
Shen Yuan’s body began to resonate with the profound energies surging through him.
The activation of his four supreme physiques brought a new level of harmony and intensity to the breakthrough process, each physique contributing its unique abilities to refine and stabilize his cultivation.
The Primal Harmony Physique activated first, its innate ability to balance all energies coming to the forefront.
The chaotic swirl of weapon and elemental intents, combined with the surging Primordial Yin Qi, began to stabilize.
The previously erratic currents of energy flowing through his meridians smoothed into a harmonious rhythm, each element and intent blending seamlessly.
The vortex in his main dantian steadied, and the forming second core glowed with a soft yet vibrant radiance, its structure becoming increasingly defined.
“This physique truly lives up to its name,” Shen Yuan murmured, his voice filled with excitement.
As the Primal Harmony Physique worked to balance the energies, the False Chaos Physique activated, adding an element of controlled chaos to the process.