Chapter 1665

After his cultivation breakthrough, Chen Chuyang spent several days stabilizing his cultivation; the mid‑seventh‑layer cultivation of the Hunyuan Dao Scripture was enough to handle many matters, and the increase in strength gave him more confidence, letting his previously uneasy heart finally settle.

Advancing his cultivation method and raising his strength brought enormous changes, an all‑round increase—his power was at least tens of times greater than before. At this stage, every breakthrough brings a qualitative leap, not just a minor bump.

After sensing his condition and stabilizing his cultivation, Chen Chuyang had to take two Dragon King Pills in a row to break through smoothly; he couldn't help feeling relieved: 'Only the efficacy of two Dragon King Pills can accomplish this advancement—it's really not easy; later on, even eighth‑grade pills might not suffice.'

I need to speed up my pill‑refining technique; I need more formulas in hand to derive more eighth‑grade pills, and even try to work out ninth‑grade formulas—there's no rush to actually refine them.

The Po Luo Elixir Canon exists only in half; the rest I have to fill in myself. If I could find the lower half it would be best, but alas, Qinglong Daoren has been in Tianwai for years and found no trace—it's as if the Po Luo Elixir Canon never existed.

The Po Luo Elixir Canon is not simple; its lower half may conceal the method for refining sage pills. I must find it—relying on my own deduction would be too hard.

Chen Chuyang naturally knows that having a template makes refining easiest; without one, each step is hard, requiring extra time to deduce and comprehend, which creates waste.

Originally he didn't have enough time, and he must devote most of it to comprehension; without comprehension he can't improve his pill‑refining skill, so he can't obtain pills, and without pills raising his cultivation is slow—even accumulating enough becomes difficult.

Having entered seclusion, Chen Chuyang clearly understands the importance of pills; relying on others is inferior to having them oneself—one look at this world shows it. After obtaining pills, overall strength rises each year, gaining several levels, far beyond what the world used to be.

This is change, and also advancement; as Chen Chuyang continually draws spiritual qi from Tianwai, he replenishes this world's qi greatly, directly expanding the world considerably, increasing the density of heaven‑earth qi, and greatly lowering the difficulty of cultivation.

Everyone is improving, which also brings great benefit to heaven and earth; the Heavenly Dao grows stronger, and for Chen Chuyang comprehension becomes simpler and easier.

I should also go spend some time with Hongxue, then return to seclusion again.

Chen Chuyang knew how long Shang Hongxue had been waiting, so he rose immediately and went down the mountain.

Seeing Chen Chuyang come down the mountain, Shang Hongxue rushed to greet him, clinging to him as usual; even after bearing a child she remained unchanged, just as before. Their daughter Chen Qingning watched the scene, blinked, then quickly looked away, not wanting to see her mother.

It was truly embarrassing; she had seen such scenes often and grown accustomed to them. Liu Yuer took her away to work, so she wouldn't disturb Chen Chuyang and Shang Hongxue.

'Husband, did you go to Tianwai to be with them?'

Chen Chuyang stared for a moment, then shook his head: 'No, I've been cultivating on the mountain; I happened to gain some insight and made a slight breakthrough.'

'I see, I thought you had gone to Tianwai. Husband, you must be careful—Shang Hongchen is beginning to suspect you.' Shang Hongxue leaned close and whispered the warning.

'What?' Chen Chuyang asked in surprise, sweat pouring down.

This matter must not be let Shang Hongchen know; at least he isn't mentally prepared to tell her yet, and if she found out he would be in great trouble.

Chen Chuyang lowered his voice and asked: 'You didn't tell her, did you?'

Shang Hongxue shook her head: 'No, I diverted her; she's now at the Shang Clan and won't return for a few days. Husband, you must be careful—when you next go to Tianwai, be careful, remember to clean up beforehand so she doesn't notice anything.'

'She already suspects you; she'll likely soon discover what you have with her master, and then I won't help you.'

'Madam, I will tell her about this later; please help me conceal it for now, okay?' Chen Chuyang embraced Shang Hongxue and went straight to her room—this girl is truly endearing.

Chen Chuyang spared no effort; naturally he wanted to reward this woman well—she had always stood by him, always thought for him, and not rewarding her properly would be a sorry.

One day later, Shang Hongxue reminded him: 'In short, I've said what I needed to say; you might not be able to keep this from her for long—Shang Hongchen is sharp, not so easily fooled. I advise you to tell her sooner rather than later.'

'If it really won't work, take her to Tianwai and have Tianlian Zhenren tell her in person—it might help a lot.'

Shang Hongxue gave Chen Chuyang an idea; if he can't handle it, he should leave it to Tianlian Zhenren, who should be able to deal with Shang Hongchen.

'Isn't that not a good idea?' Chen Chuyang hesitated; this matter was of his own making, yet he'd have Tianlian Zhenren clean up after him—that isn't his style.

Shang Hongxue laughed and asked: 'Then can you handle Shang Hongchen yourself?'

Chen Chuyang smiled and nodded: 'Of course I can; this breakthrough of mine also strengthened my body, making me far stronger than before.'

'If I can't explain it clearly, I'll just use my strength to make her submit.'

Regarding this, Chen Chuyang was full of confidence; if a woman won't listen, a single beating will do—if one isn't enough, keep beating until she obeys.

Hearing this, Shang Hongxue's face flushed red; she gave Chen Chuyang a white look, not denying it—what he said was true, his body had indeed become much stronger. Previously Shang Hongxue could last half an hour, but this time she collapsed after a single incense stick's worth of time.

And husband, still so brave, nothing happened, his body was already perverse enough, and became even stronger, how can they live?

This is husband's ability, and also the source of his confidence.

In this aspect, it's indeed something they cannot refuse, nor can they resist.

I don't know how you cultivate, why each time the improvement is only the body; this body of yours is already perverse enough, and you want it to become even stronger—how can Shang Hongchen bear it?

Suddenly, she felt pity for Shang Hongchen; facing husband at full strength would be deadly.

"Hahaha, as for husband, this body of mine grows stronger with the rise of cultivation." Chen Chuyang said proudly, this breakthrough, the breakthrough in cultivation is not important; the most important is that his Hunyuan Body also broke through, becoming even stronger.

Already possessing some perverse abilities of the Hunyuan Body, defense and various abilities have all been greatly increased.

Of course, in some aspects, they were also strengthened; otherwise, Shang Hongxue would not have begged for mercy so quickly.