132 Supreme Elder Yu’s Bottleneck
Within the Fire Refining Starry Sky, burning stars were arrayed against a backdrop of darkness and void. Five of these stars shone particularly bright, each with a distinct color: deep blue, gold-silver, blood-red, grayish-black, and multicolored…
A vast, circular plaza floated serenely among the stars, surrounded by towering pillars connected by chains of runes. At the plaza’s center stood an ancient altar, and upon it sat a breathtakingly beautiful figure in a black dress with flowing white hair.
With a ripple of spatial energy, Yan Zhen and Supreme Elder Yu appeared at the edge of the altar. He led her towards Beautiful Master, who was meditating.
Just as they arrived, Chen Xi slowly opened her blue eyes, clear as crystal, their gaze falling upon her precious disciple and a familiar figure beside him. A flicker of surprise crossed her beautiful face.
“Hmm? Little Yu’er?”
Hearing this nickname, Supreme Elder Yu gasped, her own blue eyes, similar to Chen Xi’s, fixed on her benefactor.
Even Yan Zhen, standing beside her, could sense the intensity of her emotions. However, as a Supreme Elder, she quickly regained her composure and bowed respectfully. “Master Chen Xi, it’s been a long time.”
Chen Xi was a bit puzzled. Why had Zhen’er brought Little Yu’er here at this time? She looked at Supreme Elder Yu and nodded slightly. “Indeed, it has. Little Yu’er, you’ve actually reached the Supreme Elder realm? Impressive.”
Supreme Elder Yu said, a bit formally, “It’s all thanks to your guidance, Master Chen Xi, that I’ve achieved my current accomplishments. I’ll never forget your kindness.”
Yan Zhen felt a bit awkward. Although he knew Supreme Elder Yu’s real name was Yu Shishi, he couldn’t reconcile this cute name with her aloof demeanor.
She probably felt the same way, using this name only in front of Beautiful Master. Usually, she addressed herself as “this Venerable.”
Chen Xi, however, was used to this nickname and smiled faintly. “Don’t be so modest. You’re talented, have great comprehension, and are diligent. Reaching the Supreme Elder realm is mostly due to your own efforts. I only gave you a little push; it’s nothing worth mentioning.”
“Master Chen Xi is also my savior,” Supreme Elder Yu said seriously. “If it weren’t for you, Master, I would have died long ago. Such a great kindness, how can I not repay it?”
Chen Xi sighed softly, a hint of resignation in her voice. “Did you have Zhen’er bring you here just to repay your debt?”
“Of course not just that. I’ve always wanted to see you again, Master Chen Xi.” Supreme Elder Yu said sincerely. “Why are you within the Fire Refining Starry Sky? Your aura… it seems… unusual…”
Chen Xi didn’t hide anything. “After my battle with the Demonic Consort, we were both severely injured. I was constantly pursued by the Demon Realm and some other shady characters. Near death, I entered the Fire Refining Starry Sky and, by chance, merged with it, becoming its World Spirit. I’m currently in a state between life and death. It’s natural that you can’t clearly perceive my aura.”
“So that’s what happened. No wonder you disappeared for so many years, Master Chen Xi.” Supreme Elder Yu frowned. “The Demonic Consort of the Demon Realm is truly a formidable opponent, even you couldn’t defeat her.”
“Indeed. The Demonic Consort is a direct descendant of the ancient Evil God, her bloodline incredibly pure. After so many years, she has likely reached the Saint realm.” Chen Xi sighed, even with her memories from her past life, she didn’t underestimate the Demonic Consort. “As for me, trapped within the Fire Refining Starry Sky, my cultivation hasn’t progressed at all. If it weren’t for absorbing Zhen’er’s Mystic Power, I wouldn’t even be able to communicate with the outside world.”
Supreme Elder Yu turned her gaze towards Yan Zhen.
“Is he your disciple, Master Chen Xi?”
Chen Xi’s face softened with a motherly smile. “Yes, Zhen’er is my greatest pride.”
In her previous life, she had only intended to compensate him for absorbing his Mystic Power for three years, so she took him as her disciple. She hadn’t expected their bond to deepen so much over time, her feelings eventually transforming into love for the disciple she had personally nurtured. Fate was truly a fickle thing.
Supreme Elder Yu had never seen such a gentle smile on Chen Xi’s face, and her curiosity about Yan Zhen grew.
“A sixteen-year-old, six-star Mystic Master, cultivating body, Mystic Power, and soul, all reaching the fourth realm, and even refining three Extreme Flames… Truly worthy of being Master Chen Xi’s disciple. Astonishing. No wonder that Yu Xuan girl is so devoted to you.”
Yan Zhen scoffed inwardly. You’ve met me before, Supreme Elder. You barely even glanced at me then, and now you’re impressed? Such a sycophant!
Besides, it wasn’t because of these things that Yu Xuan liked him, hmph!
Of course, he only complained inwardly. After all, he still needed Supreme Elder Yu’s support after entering the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground.
Maintaining a shy smile on his handsome face, Yan Zhen said obediently, “It’s all thanks to Master’s excellent guidance.”
“In that case, Shishi will soon be related to Master Chen Xi by marriage.”
“Hehe, let the young people decide their own matters. I won’t interfere.” Chen Xi said kindly. “Come here, Zhen’er.”
Yan Zhen grinned and walked over. Chen Xi patted his head affectionately. “Zhen’er, tell Master, how did you meet Little Yu’er?”
—I was caught having sex with Instructor Yu Xuan by Supreme Elder Yu.
He obviously couldn’t say that. Beautiful Master would never forgive him.
Yan Zhen glanced at Supreme Elder Yu and replied nervously, “I happened to encounter Supreme Elder Yu when she returned to the Yu family residence.”
“Don’t blame Yan Zhen, Master Chen Xi,” Supreme Elder Yu said, playing along. “I returned to the Yu residence to relax and ran into Yan Zhen. I recognized the Fire Refining Starry Sky pendant around his neck, so I asked him to bring me to see you, Master Chen Xi.”
“I’m not blaming him, just curious.” Chen Xi changed the subject. “Little Yu’er, I sense your aura is stagnant and unbalanced. Are you encountering a bottleneck in your cultivation?”
“Your eyes are as sharp as ever, Master Chen Xi.” Supreme Elder Yu bowed respectfully, her posture indicating her desire for guidance. “I advanced to third-grade Supreme Elder a year ago and haven’t made any progress since. Perhaps I’ve reached my limit.”
“That’s not the case.” Chen Xi shook her head. “With your talent, Supreme Elder isn’t your limit. However, your cultivation method is too biased, blocking your path forward.”
“I humbly request your guidance, Master Chen Xi.”
“Pure Yin cannot give birth, and solitary Yang cannot grow. Your Yu family’s constitution and cultivation techniques are too Yin-heavy, leading to an imbalance. That’s why no one has reached the Mystic Venerable realm. Back then, I gave you a wisp of the pure Yang Gold and Silver Fire to help you break through this Yin dominance. However, the Gold and Silver Fire is a low-ranked flame and can no longer keep up with your cultivation. That’s why the problem has resurfaced. You need at least a Heavenly Fire now.”
“A pure Yang Heavenly Fire?”
Supreme Elder Yu looked at Yan Zhen, and Chen Xi also turned to her disciple.
“The only one who can help you now is Zhen’er.”
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