Chapter 62: The Seventh Soul Above the Six Souls (1/2)

When Dantai Ying flew back to the cave, she happened to see Xuan’er and Ning Wuxie together in the hot spring, enjoying each other’s company.

She let out a scream and covered her eyes, but then peeked through her fingers to steal a glance at Ning Wuxie’s body.

As family, the couple was somewhat impolite for soaking in the hot spring without her consent, but there wasn’t much else to say.

Dantai Ying took Ning Wuxie to the Heavenly Pool Hall, leaving a servant to guard Xuan’er. On the way, Dantai Ying suddenly pretended to casually mention:

“Later, if the sect leader asks you if you have feelings for me, I hope you can admit it.”

“???”

Ning Wuxie, still blindfolded, was momentarily stunned.

“Admit what? When did I have feelings for you?!”

“I have a partner, okay?!”

Dantai Ying blinked, her expression a bit awkward.

“Ahem, please calm down.”

“You are currently a candidate for the Confucian Sect’s Ten Young Talents. If you say you have feelings for me, the sect leader will think you can be won over and won’t drive you down the mountain.”

“It might even arrange for you to enjoy a better bath in the Yaochi hot spring. Aren’t you in the Spirit Condensing Realm? This would be beneficial for you.”

Ning Wuxie frowned, “Even so, I…”

“Moreover, my master and master aunt are currently competing for the sect leader position. If you represent the Confucian Sect and stand by my side to help my master secure the sect leader position, then I will be the sect leader of Yaochi in the future!”

“If you help me, I will definitely help you in the future!”

“…” Ning Wuxie fell into silence.

Looking at it this way, whether in the long term or short term, Dantai Ying’s reasoning was indeed the best choice.

If one day Dantai Ying became the master of Yaochi Sect, that would indeed be a significant advantage!

There was no need to worry about Xuan’er finding out, as this was an internal secret of Yaochi Sect. As long as she could deceive Wen Ruyu, it would be fine.

After weighing the options, Ning Wuxie nodded, indicating agreement.

Soon, they arrived outside the Heavenly Pool Hall, and Dantai Ying removed the blindfold from Ning Wuxie, entering together.

At that moment, Wen Ruyu finally changed into appropriate clothing and sat alone in the main hall, with the elders no longer present.

“Junior Ning Wuxie pays respects to the sect leader.” Ning Wuxie bowed.

“Get up.”

Wen Ruyu’s voice was weak as she waved her hand.

“Dantai Ying, you may leave. Let me have a private chat with this young one.”

“Yes.” Dantai Ying turned and left, leaving Ning Wuxie alone with Wen Ruyu in the main hall.

Ning Wuxie raised his head to look at Wen Ruyu and couldn’t help but be startled by her gray pupils.

Wen Ruyu seemed to be in a daze, not only was her breath disordered, but her spiritual sense was also extremely weak, and her appearance was inconsistent with her cultivation level.

Ning Wuxie sensed that she was currently only at the level of the Sea of Qi cultivation! How could this be?!

“Scared?” Wen Ruyu smiled, her voice calm.

“Not at all.” Ning Wuxie hurriedly replied.

“Who would have thought that as a Mahayana Realm cultivator, I would end up in such a state.”

“If nothing had happened, the sect would still be fine, and the sisters wouldn’t be in such a deadlock.”

Wen Ruyu sighed, her tone carrying a hint of self-blame and loneliness.

Ning Wuxie felt curious:

“May I ask, sect leader, what exactly happened?”

Wen Ruyu remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, “Since you have feelings for Dantai and are a disciple of the Confucian Sect, I won’t hide it from you.”

“Do you know that there are six major Spirit Body stages in the Spirit Condensing Realm?”

“From earth and stone to gold and jade, it is a process of continuously refining the Spirit Body, representing the strength of one’s spiritual sense and will.”

“My Yaochi cultivation technique excels in this, so everyone is dedicated to cultivating the Spirit Body.”

“But I was too greedy and wanted to break through the limit of the six souls to reach the legendary primordial soul!”

Primordial soul! Ning Wuxie was shocked.

In the previous life, he had indeed heard of the existence of the primordial soul!

That was the seventh soul above the six souls, surpassing the realm of the Spirit Jade Soul. Once refined, the effects would be extremely terrifying!

Just like after 6, it wasn’t 7, but rather the sum of 1 through 6!

It was said that those who cultivated the primordial soul could easily separate their Spirit Body, without worrying about their physical body dying, and could control multiple celestial treasures without losing power.

This was just the basics; for cultivators like those in Yaochi Sect who specialized in Spirit Body cultivation techniques, the benefits would be even more powerful!

“Such a pity.” Ning Wuxie nodded.

“However, there is still a question.”

“Speak.”

“Currently, the situation on the continent is stable, with the Human Sect maintaining dominance. Although there are signs of demons, they are not rampant.”

“Why would the sect leader take such risks to break through to the elusive primordial soul? Is it really just to become stronger?”

“With the sect leader’s cultivation and status, surely it is known that the higher one cultivates, the more stability is required?”

As soon as these words were spoken, Wen Ruyu’s expression changed immediately.

Her face turned tense and ugly, and she opened her mouth as if to explain.

But in the end, she still said, “This is a secret of my Yaochi Sect, known only to the sect leaders of past generations. I’m sorry, but it cannot be disclosed.”

“However, if you are willing to represent the Confucian Sect to help Dantai Ying and her master, she may tell you in the future.”

The implication in this statement was also quite obvious.

“Yes, once I become one of the Young Talents of the Confucian Sect, I will definitely take good care of Yaochi.”

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