In a matter of moments, these profound energy vortexes had increased by several times, and surged wildly with every instant.
Shenwu Qing widened her eyes. She straightened and raised her hand, sensing the violently trembling profound veins and profound energy that was gradually spiraling out of control. She muttered in astonishment, "Huh? Am I about to breakthrough?"
"Retract your senses and fully concentrate on meditation. You're about to make a great realm breakthrough!" Yun Wuji's fingers lightly moved and created a large silver barrier while another stream of profound energy was extraordinarily carefully easing the increasingly violent and imbalanced aura around Shenwu Qing's body.
"With me at your side, set your mind at ease and be sure to keep it free of distractions!"
His gentle voice instantly brought Shenwu Qing's mind into sharp clarity. She focused, pushing away all external thoughts to sense and guide the transformation of her own aura.
'She finally did it. It was even a few months faster than I expected,' Yun Wuji thought to himself as he watched Shenwu Qing. He had been guiding her and teaching her this entire time. His teaching techniques were something people in this world could never understand. If anyone were to hear that he had caused someone to break through to the Divine Extinction Realm in less than two months, countless people would come swarming, begging him to become their master.
There was a common knowledge in the Abyss that everyone knew; the most difficult thing to cross in the realm of the profound way was the gap between the Half-step Divine Extinction Realm and the Divine Extinction Realm.
The existence of this special concept of "Half-step Divine Extinction Realm" was to comfort those numerous profound practitioners who had never been able to cross the chasm, giving them the comfort of being half a foot in the Divine Extinction Realm, but it was actually a world of difference.
Making a breakthrough in the Endless Fog was taboo, but with Yun Wuji by her side, that rule no longer applied. With him around, there was no place safer in the world than the Endless Fog.
Shenwu Qing remained in a meditative position, her entire focus on her profound veins. This was the moment she had dreamed of countless times. Even though she was exhausted from the fight, she did not dare let the slightest distraction break her concentration. As her aura grew steadily stronger, the surrounding cyclone transformed into a massive profound energy tornado.
Maybe it was because Shenwu Qing's luck was too good, but the dangers one could easily face during a major breakthrough did not happen to her at all.
Time passed, and three days later, Shenwu Qing's breakthrough finally stabilized. Her aura had undergone a drastic transformation, evolving into that of a Half-God.
Every time a profound practitioner achieved a major breakthrough, it was not only their cultivation that changed. Their appearance and presence transformed as well. Her originally mesmerizing appearance became even more breathtaking. Her eyes, which had previously held a bleak hopelessness she could not hide, were now filled with infinite stars.
"Big brother Wuji! Ah!" She stood up and took a step forward, but winced in pain, stumbling and falling into Yun Wuji's arms. Not everyone is op as fuck like Yun Wuji, who recovers his health with every breakthrough in cultivation. Shenwu Qing may have had a breakthrough, but her previous wounds had not healed.
"Good job, you did it," Yun Wuji said, holding her in a warm embrace and enveloping her in Light Profound Energy that never failed to make her feel intoxicated. The sensation was as if she were being bathed in the gentle light of a warm, natural glow.
"Wuji..." Looking up from his arms, Shenwu Qing stared at his face with hazy eyes. Since she was born, she had never truly experienced what it was to be cared for and treated so gently. On the day she was born, she had been forcefully separated from her mother and brought to Shenwu Yanye, who adopted her as her foster daughter.
Needless to say, sick, twisted women like Shenwu Yanye would never treat a child with any gentleness or care. The moment Shenwu Qing was able to cultivate, Shenwu Yanye began training her, and each time she failed to meet her expectations, only pain awaited her. When she succeeded, the reward she received was nothing more than a cold, "Not bad for a trash." For hundreds of years, she lived without the slightest feeling of being cared for. Everyone around her dared not get close, fearing the wrath of Shenwu Yanye.
Shenwu Qing had grown used to this and thought it would continue until the day she died. However, everything changed when the man holding her, suddenly and without any warning, entered her life, saving her, helping her, guiding her, playing with her, and treating her with a care she had never known she deserved.
All the feelings she had accumulated for him during the short period they spent together transformed after her breakthrough. The Divine Extinction Realm held far greater significance for her than for other profound practitioners, because it was something she had endured untold pain for over hundreds of years each time she failed. When she finally achieved it, it was as if a massive shadow that had long hung over her life had been completely dispersed.
"You don't have to be afraid of that crazy woman punishing you now," Yun Wuji said, retreating the Light Profound Energy after healing her. He patted her head with a soft smile.
"Wuji, why are you doing all of this for someone like me?" Shenwu Qing asked, both hands placed on his chest. This was something she had wanted to know for a long time.
Yun Wuji did not answer. He lowered his head until their faces were only a few inches apart, his gaze locked on her eyes for a full minute before he finally spoke. "Didn't I tell you before? I want to trick you into becoming my wife."
"..." This was the answer he had given her before. At that time, she had thought he was just joking, even though she had wished it were true. Now, hearing it again, her heart began to race. Perhaps it was the explosion of all the feelings she had accumulated. The courage she had lacked before surged out of nowhere. She closed her eyes and suddenly leaned closer.
Yun Wuji leaned closer as well and soon captured her lips. The moment she touched his, her hands clenched his clothes nervously as she clumsily tried to kiss him. It was an innocent and naive kiss, filled with the pure feelings of a woman untainted by experience.
Slowly, Yun Wuji drew her lower lip into his, before his tongue slipped between her teeth, exploring her mouth and discovering her shy, cute tongue.
The two held each other, standing still, kissing for what felt like a very long time, perhaps over ten minutes.
When their lips separated, a thin string of saliva remained connecting them. Shenwu Qing looked at him with an infatuated expression. "Big brother Wuji... I... I..."
"Shh! Don't speak." A finger pressed gently against her lips, stopping her from talking. Yun Wuji grabbed her by her hips and lifted her up. She instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist, and Yun Wuji kissed her again, exchanging more saliva and emotions.
Shenwu Qing wrapped her arms around his neck, her legs holding him tightly as her tongue tangled with his. Her heart raced. She had heard that a kiss felt incredible when shared with someone you loved, but she had never seen anyone do it before, much less tried it herself.
Now that she was kissing the person she respected, loved, and adored, the sensation was far better than she had expected. It felt as if her entire body was fluttering, every cell in her being exclaiming in happiness and pleasure. The feeling was soft, fluffy, and intensely enjoyable all at once.
"This girl's reaction is kinda cute, hehehe. No wonder you've been playing the older brother role, even though you are younger than her," Hei Xiaolian said suddenly, observing Shenwu Qing's reaction.
When Shenwu Qing was undergoing her breakthrough, Yun Wuji switched positions with the Heretic God Body.
"You better not hurt her," Li Suo said as well. She felt deep pity for this unfortunate woman, and not only for her, but for many of the inhabitants of this world who had suffered far worse.
"You don't have to remind me," Yun Wuji replied, his hand moving upward, tracing her delicate waist before reaching her bountiful chest. When he touched her, he felt her body shudder lightly, but he did not stop. He reached her collar and pulled open her robe, revealing snow-white skin that stood in stark contrast to her black clothing.
"Hmm, Wuji~!" Shenwu Qing opened her eyes and looked at him, whispering in an embarrassed tone.
"Qing'er, what I said before was true. I want to make you my wife," Yun Wuji said, sensing her unease. He paused and spoke in a serious tone, "I will protect you, support you, and make sure you are always happy."
"Emm! I want to become your wife! I love you, Wuji!" Shenwu Qing did not hesitate for a moment, nodding and declaring it in a firm tone.
"I love you too, Qing'er," Yun Wuji said, smiling as he returned her feelings.
"I am big brother Wuji's wife, hehehe! I feel so happy and blissful!" Shenwu Qing smiled radiantly as tears began to fall from her eyes. This happiness had come so suddenly and so fast. Was she really allowed to feel this happy?
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