Because her bloodline matched, Ye Ziyun had entered a secret realm of the Celestial Sound Divine Sect for cultivation. Her current strength was now a few levels higher than
Both Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er, due to their astonishing talent, had become the Twin Stars of the younger generation in the Celestial Sound Divine Sect and were highly valued.
Knowing that Ziyun and Ning'er were doing well, Nie Li felt relieved. As for the matter of competing for power, he was unwilling to involve Ziyun and Ning'er.
Through the screen, Ning'er could only see a hazy, familiar silhouette. Yet, every time she glimpsed that familiar figure, it filled her with a sense of absolute security. Even if she gave herself completely to Nie Li, she would have no regrets.
"Nie Li, are you planning to go to the Great World next?" Xiao Ning'er asked.
"That's for sure." Nie Li's gaze grew distant, but he smiled slightly. "I've only just reached the Heavenly Fate Realm. I need at least to be at the Second Destiny Realm to dare go to the Great World. Otherwise, I wouldn't even know how I died."
"Mm." Xiao Ning'er nodded in agreement. She wasn't worried about Nie Li; he always acted with a plan. Nie Li possessed a power that could set people's minds at ease.
Nie Li continued to refine demon spirits. Fortunately, the ordinary growth-type dragon blood demon spirits
He refined a second divine-grade growth-type dragon blood demon spirit. Since that first successful forced fusion using the power of the Heavenly Dao to suppress the spirit, every time he started refining another divine-grade growth-type dragon blood demon spirit, Nie Li would activate the Heavenly Dao power within his body to forcibly suppress it.
The second divine-grade growth-type dragon blood demon spirit was also refined successfully. Although it wasn't of the Wind Thunder Element, it was a Thunder-type Scarlet Thunder Divine Bird, and of the mutant grade—it would be quite suitable for Ning'er.
The Black Winged Dragon Eagle from earlier could be given to
A moment later, Xiao Ning'er stepped out of the bathing tub. She wrapped a bolt of brocade around herself and walked out.
Nie Li looked up at Xiao Ning'er, and his gaze faltered slightly. Her hair was still wet, droplets trickling down the strands onto her smooth, faintly flushed skin. The brocade couldn't quite conceal her full, graceful figure; her delicate shoulders were slender enough to be encircled by one hand, and her long, shapely legs below were impossible to look away from.
Seeing Xiao Ning'er's appearance, Nie Li awkwardly averted his eyes.
Xiao Ning'er's fair cheeks flushed slightly. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something. After hesitating for a long time, she shyly retreated back into the bath. Then, she emerged wearing a form-fitting white training outfit and let out a soft sigh. Looking at Nie Li, she still hadn't found the courage.
"Ning'er, I've already fused a divine-grade growth-type dragon blood demon spirit for you. Come over and fuse it," Nie Li said, changing the subject to ease the awkwardness.
"Mm." Xiao Ning'er walked out, her face still burning hot. She approached Nie Li.
Taking the divine-grade growth-type dragon blood demon spirit from Nie Li's hand, Xiao Ning'er closed her eyes and, following the method for fusing demon spirits, began to sense the dragon blood demon spirit within the spirit stone.
Nie Li watched Xiao Ning'er. Dressed in the form-fitting white training outfit, she looked even more pure and captivating. How could he not know her feelings? It just wasn't the right time yet.
Seeming to sense Nie Li's gaze, Xiao Ning'er's eyelashes fluttered, revealing a hint of unease. A moment later, she opened her eyes, her clear gaze meeting Nie Li's as she said shyly, "Nie Li, if you keep staring at me like that, I can't focus enough to fuse the demon spirit."
Nie Li shrugged and smiled. "I was just tempted a little earlier. Can't I get a few more looks now?"
Hearing Nie Li's words, Xiao Ning'er blushed so fiercely she nearly buried her face in her chest. She certainly caught the teasing tone in his words and couldn't help but pout. Nie Li was being too bad.
Seeing Xiao Ning'er's expression, Nie Li couldn't help but laugh softly. "Go on and fuse the demon spirit."
Xiao Ning'er began fusing the Scarlet Thunder Divine Bird demon spirit, and Nie Li started refining another demon spirit for Ye Ziyun.
The night deepened.
Feather God Sect, Heavenly Cloud Hall.
An elderly man with white hair sat silently in meditation. His figure was lean, his demeanor that of a transcendent immortal, surrounded by swirling streams of five-colored light. A gentle, warming power radiated from him, like the rays of the morning sun.
"Master." The Scarlet Wood Divine Venerable bowed slightly to the old man.
This elder was the Scarlet Wood Divine Venerable's master, one of the five great powers of the Feather God Sect—the Heavenly Cloud Divine Venerable. Unlike the other powers, the Heavenly Cloud Divine Venerable seldom intervened in the Feather God Sect's internal struggles, maintaining a stance of neutrality. He was loyal only to the Sect Master, supporting whoever held that position. The Heavenly Cloud Divine Venerable controlled no factions, possessing only thirty-six disciples. Yet no one could afford to overlook his existence.