The Nirvana Realm, a unique blessed land and abode exclusively for the Heavenly Phoenix clan, is longed for by countless powerful beings in the Heavenly Domain for its ability to temper the body and enhance strength.
However, it is also fraught with extreme peril.
Apart from a select few powerful members of the Heavenly Phoenix clan, others entering must undergo dual cultivation, a process of condensing their energies together to harmonize the forces of Yin and Yang.
Feng Qingxian glanced towards the chamber door and said,
"Why didn't you bring that fellow along? Although you don't seem like lovers, your relationship should be quite good. Why not dual cultivate within together?"
"Forget it, no need this time."
Xing Wu said faintly, "I've pushed him too hard before. It's best to let it go now."
Originally, for her, after dual cultivation, even if she died, Ye Yun would most likely avenge her by confronting the Heavenly Dao Shrine.
But her thoughts had changed somewhat during this time. One aspect was that she no longer wished for Ye Yun to directly confront the Heavenly Dao Shrine.
Therefore, it was better for them to part ways cleanly. Even if something unfortunate were to happen, given Ye Yun's wooden nature, he wouldn't consider seeking trouble with the Heavenly Dao Shrine for her.
"..."
Feng Qingxian remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded.
"Alright, just don't die in there. Otherwise, who else would I overthrow the Heavenly Domain with?"
Upon hearing this, Xing Wu chuckled playfully.
"Isn't there still Ye Yun? That fellow's talent is monstrously strong; his methods occasionally shock even me."
"Very well, after you die, I shall snatch him from you."
Xing Wu shook her head and let out a light laugh.
"If... if I truly perish within this time, it would be..."
"There is no 'if'!"
Feng Qingxian glared at her, interrupting her words directly, her voice becoming much colder.
After a moment of silence, Xing Wu stood up and shot her a look.
"Alright, let's not get sentimental here. Hurry and open the entrance to the Nirvana Realm, or I might die right before you."
Feng Qingxian sighed and nodded.
"Make sure you come out alive."
...
Within this imperial bedchamber, two layers of powerful isolation spells had been cast.
Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for anyone outside to perceive anything happening within.
However, the Eye of Destiny was evidently a special case.
"So that's how it is..."
Ye Yun, who was waiting outside, leaned against the wall, his eyes shining with golden light as he gazed at the closed door.
Just moments ago, he had understood everything and had fallen into deep contemplation.
The reason he hadn't rushed in was because he was engaged in his final deliberations.
If he chose to help her and engage in dual cultivation, it would mean completely accepting her, accepting everything about her, including all the sins she had committed.
But he still didn't know many things about her, nor did he know how much sin she carried.
Even so, should he go?
Ye Yun looked at the jade slip in his hand, which was Xing Wu's Encyclopedia of Heavenly Domain Cultivation, and fell into prolonged thought.
At this moment, it felt as though he was at a crossroads between heaven and hell.
"Young Master Ye Yun, what are you spacing out about?"
When Feng Qingxian emerged, she saw Ye Yun standing at the door, holding a jade slip and lost in thought.
Ye Yun finally snapped back to his senses and cleared his throat, saying,
"Nothing, just thinking about some things."
"Oh..."
Feng Qingxian dismissed it indifferently, then noticed the jade slip in his hand and couldn't help but exclaim,
"A jade slip imbued with Xing Wu's origin power. I didn't realize that woman had so much free time."
"Origin power?"
Ye Yun asked in surprise, "Is it very special?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Qingxian pondered for a moment and said,
"More or less. This is likely her imprinting her origin memories onto the jade slip. Ordinary means would struggle to damage the internal information, and it consumes considerable mental energy."
Finishing, Feng Qingxian chuckled playfully, "Could it be some cultivation technique that woman gave you?"
In her mind, this was probably some supreme profound technique Xing Wu had given him.
Ye Yun shook his head.
"No, it records some basic information about the Heavenly Domain."
"Tsk tsk tsk, alright, you two have successfully stuffed my face with affection, alright?"
Feng Qingxian shook her head. It could be said that in her tens of thousands of years, she had never endured as much vicarious affection as she had in a single day.
Meanwhile, Ye Yun gazed at the jade slip in his hand, his grip unconsciously tightening.
For someone who had done so much for him, what further hesitation was there?
"Sigh, what a truly bored and idle person..."
Beside him, Feng Qingxian thought he was referring to her. Her beautiful eyes flickered, and she clenched her fists, saying,
"I say, do you want a fight?"
However, Ye Yun did not engage, but instead took a deep breath and suddenly said,
"Your Majesty, the Empress."
"Hmm?"
"May I borrow the Nirvana Realm?"
Instantly, Feng Qingxian's gaze sharpened.
"What do you mean?"
"I heard everything just now."
At this, Feng Qingxian looked at Ye Yun again with disbelief.
"How is that possible? This chamber was isolated by the power of myself and her."
Let alone the Earth Immortal Realm, even a Heavenly Dao Shrine Master would be unable to eavesdrop on them unnoticed.
What kind of means did Ye Yun possess that could achieve such a result?
Ye Yun indeed said calmly, "The means are not important. What's important is, Your Majesty, can you agree to lend me the Nirvana Realm?"
"This..."
Feng Qingxian raised an eyebrow and asked him again the question she had posed before.
"What exactly is your relationship with that woman?"
Facing this question again, Ye Yun did not hesitate. He stared directly at her and said,
"She is my woman. It's as simple as that."
"..."
Feng Qingxian narrowed her eyes, as if appraising Ye Yun.
After a moment, she chuckled and said,
"Interesting... Very well, I can allow you to enter the Nirvana Realm. I believe she will be quite surprised as well."
"Thank you."
Ye Yun cupped his fists in a gesture of gratitude.
Feng Qingxian smiled faintly, "There's no need for politeness between us."
"However, before you enter, it's still necessary to remind you."
"The Nirvana Realm is filled with True Phoenix Flames internally. While extremely effective for body tempering, it is also incredibly dangerous. Therefore, you must be extremely cautious during fusion."
"Of course, if you pass through successfully, not only will your bloodline power, but also your cultivation and physical strength, see considerable improvement."
After all, it was not without reason that countless cultivators in the Heavenly Domain yearned for Nirvana body tempering.
Ye Yun nodded and said, "I understand. I will handle it with caution."
"In any case, make good use of this opportunity."
Feng Qingxian smiled faintly, then raised her slender hand and drew a line in front of her. Several golden runes coalesced in the air.
A door formed from flames then appeared out of thin air before Ye Yun.
Through this door, Ye Yun could feel an oppressive wave of heat, which could be described as a purgatory of fire.
But thinking of Xing Wu, who was heavily injured within, he no longer hesitated and stepped directly through.
Ye Yun could faintly still hear Feng Qingxian's light laughter from behind him.
"Young Master Ye, I wish you both a delightful time and an unblemished spring."