Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

This scream did not truly exist.

That is to say, if there were someone else nearby at this time, they wouldn't have been able to hear it at all.

However, in Wang Chen's perception, the scream was so clear, penetrating directly into his Divine Soul, carrying an indescribable grievance and resentment.

There was even a hint of a curse!

But under the radiance of the Ancient Taoist Stele, all kinds of ghosts and demons were instantly cleansed away.

When Wang Chen withdrew his hand, he saw Uncle Zhong's complexion rapidly return to a healthy ruddiness, his tightly furrowed brows smoothed out, and with closed eyes he revealed a gentle smile.

Wisps of purple qi were emerging from the top of the old cultivator's head!

At the same time, nature's spiritual energy, which filled the surrounding space, was rushing into his body at an extremely fast pace.

It had actually formed a whirl of spiritual energy inside the Cave Mansion!

It was a success!

Wang Chen could tell at a glance that Uncle Zhong had overcome the most difficult hurdle, successfully Breaking through the Apex Aperture.

He was now opening his Purple Mansion!

And Wang Chen didn't even have time to rejoice for Uncle Zhong, as he had inadvertently discovered one of the abilities of the Ancient Taoist Stele.

Wang Chen had had the Ancient Taoist Stele for quite some time, but his understanding of this treasure seated within his Sea of Consciousness was minimal, and it was mostly superficial.

What he knew was that the tier of the Ancient Taoist Stele was far above the Heaven-Ensnaring Punisher Net and Thousand Mechanisms Changing.

He guessed that due to his low Cultivation Level, he wasn't clear on the specific use of this item.

Now he knew that the Ancient Taoist Stele had at least the ability to suppress and destroy inner demons!

Throughout his journey in cultivation thus far, with the aid of the powerful abilities of the immortal cultivation panel, Wang Chen's Cultivation Realm had risen rapidly.

In just a few short years, he had transformed from a minor cultivator at the third tier of Qi Cultivation to his current status as a Purple Mansion Superior.

And throughout his constant breakthroughs, Wang Chen had almost never been troubled by inner demons.

It was as if inner demons simply didn't exist within him!

Without a doubt, the Ancient Taoist Stele had played an essential role.

Most astonishing was that the Ancient Taoist Stele could not only suppress one's own inner demons but also help others eliminate theirs.

This was no ordinary feat!

As far as Wang Chen knew, items that could suppress inner demons were treasures, and ones as powerful as the Ancient Taoist Stele were suspected to be unparalleled in this world.

His thoughts racing, Wang Chen reached into his Storage Bag and fished out a Jade Talisman.

Holding it in his hand, he squeezed hard.

Crack!

The Jade Talisman instantly shattered into pieces, specks of powder falling from between his fingers.

At this moment, Uncle Zhong slowly opened his eyes.

His gaze was somewhat dazed at first, then it became clear and bright, and he revealed an expression of wild joy.

Wang Chen released his hand, allowing the crushed jade to fall, and smiled at the old cultivator, "Congratulations, fellow Daoist!"

"I, I've succeeded!"

Uncle Zhong murmured to himself and then bowed deeply to Wang Chen, "Superior, for your act of rebirth, Qiu Zhong..."

His white hair was already beginning to turn black, his skin was ruddy and vibrant, and his whole appearance looked twenty to thirty years younger, no longer frail and elderly.

In fact, having succeeded in Breaking through, Uncle Zhong could live another seventy or eighty years without any problem.

Wang Chen immediately extended his hand to help him up, "No need for such formalities!"

Uncle Zhong stood up straight, his voice trembling as he spoke, "I never expected, never expected..."

He had never imagined that he could actually succeed in Breaking his threshold.

Especially when he encountered the inner demon during the breakthrough, Uncle Zhong had completely despaired, thinking that his death was imminent.

Yet, in an instant, a dazzling light pierced into his Sea of Consciousness, shattered the delusion of the inner demon, and forcefully pulled him back from the brink of the abyss.

Having experienced life and death, he understood the preciousness of being alive, and above all else, he had broken through a great realm.

Uncle Zhong deeply understood that his rebirth was 99% attributable to Wang Chen's merit!

He noticed the fragments of jade that had fallen before Wang Chen and felt even more grateful in his heart.

In Uncle Zhong's view, Wang Chen had clearly made use of a treasured item, saving him at the critical moment.

The value of such a treasured item was unimaginable, and yet it had been expended on him.

"From now on, should you have any commands, Qiu Zhong would not hesitate to die a thousand deaths in compliance, otherwise, the heavens would not tolerate my existence!"

Uncle Zhong could only express his deep gratitude in this way.

"It's not that serious."

Wang Chen said with a smile, "You gave me the Essence of the Five Elements, I helped you with the chance to break through, we are even."

Uncle Zhong shook his head—the Essence of the Five Elements of such low tier paled in comparison!

He was also very aware that Wang Chen did not want to add a burden to his conscience.

Wang Chen said, "You've just had a breakthrough and need to solidify your cultivation realm. Stay here for a couple more days. I'll go back first and share this good news with Xinlan, so she doesn't continue to worry."

The fact that Uncle Zhong had a second threshold-breaking event was, of course, not hidden from Xu Xinlan.

Uncle Zhong bowed with his hands clasped, "I have troubled the Superior."

"You are a Superior now too."

Wang Chen said with a smile, "From now on, let's refer to each other as Taoist friends."

Uncle Zhong shook his head, "There's a difference between superiors and subordinates. From now on, I will address you as Young Master."

Even though he had advanced to the Purple Mansion, in his heart, he remained the Xu Family's old butler.

Wang Chen was Xu Xinlan's man, and he owed him a massive debt of gratitude, so calling him Young Master was only right and proper.

Seeing his firm standpoint, Wang Chen did not dwell on the issue of titles any longer.

Having left the cultivation Cave Mansion, Wang Chen went straight back to the Xu Family. Find adventures at empire

Xu Xinlan was very surprised to see him return, "Husband, Uncle Zhong... "

For a cultivator to break through, it was common to spend ten days to half a month in seclusion. The higher the cultivation level, the longer it took; normally, it required three to five days to break through a mansion.

Wang Chen had been protecting Uncle Zhong, so his quick return made her suddenly fear the worst.

Her voice even trembled.

"Uncle Zhong has broken through!"

Wang Chen said with a smile, "He is now a Purple Mansion Superior!"

"Ah?"

Xu Xinlan could scarcely believe her own ears; she was completely flabbergasted.

As a Qi Cultivation seventh tier cultivator herself, she fully understood that given Uncle Zhong's age, no matter how well-prepared, the likelihood of breaking through was incredibly slim.

All Xu Xinlan had hoped for was that Uncle Zhong could survive and live out his final days.

She had never imagined that he would actually succeed!

Xu Xinlan suddenly threw herself into Wang Chen's arms, tears streaming down her face, "Thank you!"

She was very clear that without Wang Chen, Uncle Zhong would have had no chance of breaking through.

Ever since her falling out with the family, Xu Xinlan had always treated Uncle Zhong like her own kin.

Wang Chen patted her back and said with a smile, "Now that Uncle Zhong has reached the Purple Mansion, you should also work hard."

If Xu Xinlan could also advance to the Purple Mansion before his departure, she would be safe and sound.

Xu Xinlan's face turned red as she nodded.

She actually possessed the talent for Immortal Cultivation, but was bogged down by worldly affairs and could not devote much time and energy to cultivating.

Otherwise, she would have already reached Qi Cultivation Perfection and could attempt Breaking Threshold Mansion.

Wang Chen whispered into her ear, "I can help you, you know."

Xu Xinlan certainly understood, so her pretty face blushed even more.

But she had no objection whatsoever.

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Here's the second update.