Chapter 237
If you really end up marrying that scoundrel Yang Chen and bearing his child, wouldn’t that make me his aunt too? That little brat has a bizarre preference for addressing elders with honorifics in peculiar ways.
At this thought, Yu Yourong couldn’t help but feel a shiver run down her spine, her skin prickling with goosebumps.
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The golden lightning struck Yang Chen’s body with immense force. Even with the current strength of his physical body, his skin was instantly charred black.
This thunder tribulation was not only due to his cultivation breaking through to the Void Refinement Realm but also his physical body undergoing a breakthrough. Two tribulations combined into one. Naturally, the resulting power was overwhelming.
Pure white divine brilliance of light circulated around his body. The charred skin from the golden lightning quickly began to heal. The power of light possessed incredibly strong restorative properties. It healed injuries even faster than his Solar Divine Physique and Divine Dragon Bloodline.
Boom!
Just as his body had recovered, another bolt of lightning descended.
Then, the speed of the lightning strikes increased. The golden lightning pillar piercing through the heavens above Yang Chen’s head expanded into a vast golden sea of lightning around him.
The power of this tribulation far exceeded Yang Chen’s expectations, as if the Heavenly Dao intended to annihilate him. Perhaps it had sensed his current overwhelming strength.
After all, the Solar Divine Body, Divine Dragon Bloodline, and Innate Source of Light—any one of these was enough to create a peerless genius. Combined, even the Heavenly Dao seemed jealous and sought to obliterate such an existence through the tribulation.
However, despite the strength of the tribulation, it failed to destroy Yang Chen’s physical body and primordial spirit.
His primordial spirit was protected by the Innate Source of Light, while the Ten-Colored Poria absorbed the heavenly lightning, reducing the damage he endured.
As for his physical body, it had no such protection. It was completely immersed in the sea of lightning, enduring the full brunt of the tribulation.
For a body cultivator, however, heavenly lightning was a great boon. There was no better way to temper the body than through heavenly lightning.
After a long time, the golden lightning pillar that pierced the heavens and the sea of golden lightning gradually dissipated. The dark clouds dispersed, and the sky returned to its clear, bright state.
“It’s done!”
Zhan Qiuyun’s figure flickered as she appeared at the peak. Seeing Yang Chen, bathed in the divine brilliance of light, her beautiful eyes gradually lost the worry they held.
This little brat truly had a long life. The lightning pillar and golden sea of lightning earlier were apocalyptic in scale. If she had encountered such a powerful tribulation when breaking through to the Void Refinement Realm, she wouldn’t have stood a chance.
To be precise, no cultivator should have been able to survive a tribulation of that magnitude.
At this moment, the divine brilliance of light around Yang Chen began to fade. It revealed skin the color of ancient bronze, as if it had been meticulously sculpted by the heavens themselves—a perfect blend of strength and beauty.
“Little brat, hurry up and put on some clothes to cover yourself!” Zhan Qiuyun lightly scolded.
However, her gaze unintentionally wandered to a certain part of Yang Chen’s body, and a trace of amazement flickered in her eyes.
Yang Chen lowered his head. The corners of his mouth curved into a subtle smile.
Martial Aunt’s glance made him feel quite proud.
“Martial Aunt, with our relationship, come on—it’s not like you haven’t seen it before!” Yang Chen said nonchalantly as he walked up to Zhan Qiuyun.
“Shut up! Little brat, show some respect!”
A faint blush rose on Zhan Qiuyun’s cheeks as she glared at him.
At that moment, sensing several auras approaching You Yue Peak, Yang Chen hurriedly pulled out a robe and put it on.
These auras likely belonged to the old cultivators of the Heavenly Dao Holy Land. He had no interest in standing naked before those elders. If any of them had unconventional preferences and took a liking to his “human marvel,” it could lead to awkward situations in the future.
Dressed in a white robe, Yang Chen once again resumed the appearance of a refined gentleman. Elegant, gentle, and resembling an immortal descending to the mortal world, his demeanor now carried an additional touch of divine radiance.
Zhan Qiuyun’s gaze wavered slightly before she pursed her lips. This little brat truly was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Though rotten to the core, he somehow exuded the charm of a cultured and modest gentleman. Who knew how many women would fall for his act in the future?
“Xiao Chen, why did you have the power of light flowing through you just now?”
“And so intensely at that—it’s even purer than many Void Refinement cultivators in the Yu Clan!”
Zhan Qiuyun’s beautiful eyes showed a hint of doubt as she asked.
The power of light was indeed highly effective in healing injuries, but only a small number of cultivators in the Yu Clan could harness it, and it required years of arduous cultivation. Yang Chen, however, had barely been at Heavenly Dao Holy Land for any time at all. Moreover, he didn’t possess the Holy spirit bloodline of the Yu Clan.
Yang Chen paused to consider his words before replying: “Didn’t I already tell you, Martial Aunt? The Holy Lord holds me in high regard and taught me the Yu Clan’s secret techniques, as well as her personally cultivated divine brilliance of light for me to practice! She even plans to marry Yu Xuan to me!”
“Ha! Do you expect me to believe that?” Zhan Qiuyun’s face was full of disbelief.
“If Martial Aunt doesn’t believe me, so be it.” Yang Chen responded nonchalantly.
This explanation was the only way he could deflect Zhan Qiuyun’s questions. After all, the Innate Source of Light was an unparalleled treasure. Yu Yourong had warned him multiple times not to reveal it to anyone.
If he told Zhan Qiuyun and Yu Yourong somehow sensed it, with that old woman’s methods, Zhan Qiuyun could end up in serious danger. Thus, Yang Chen had no choice but to keep it a secret.
“That old woman really treats you that well?”
“If she’s so good to you, then why are you still hanging around here on Youyue Peak? Go to Heavenly Dao Hall already!”
However, Zhan Qiuyun’s tone turned colder and more peculiar upon hearing Yang Chen’s excuse.
Yang Chen froze momentarily.
But within moments, he realized why this beautiful elder had suddenly changed her attitude. A faint smirk appeared on his lips.
He then walked to her side, a hint of playfulness in his tone.
“Martial Aunt, what’s wrong?”
“Are you angry, or ... jealous?”