Chapter 1036: Chapter 442: Divinity Transformation Divine Sense; Minor Achievement of the First Rotation

On this day.

Outside Duan Shuang’s cave abode, Xu Ping quietly sat cross-legged on a green stone, seemingly meditating, but in reality, his Divine Sense had already enveloped the entire cave, acting as a protection.

Inside the cave, Duan Shuang was in peak condition.

Her beautiful eyes were resolute as she took a deep breath, pushing her aura to the limit, with her Nascent Soul shining brightly within her Purple Palace.

Without hesitation, she swallowed the "Profound Ice Barrier-Breaking Fruit."

The fruit melted as soon as it entered her mouth, and a burst of cool but powerful medicinal energy exploded, rushing into her limbs, bones, and Nascent Soul.

This force didn’t recklessly clash but began to refine her already pure Mana, soothing the agitation in her Divine Sense caused by the bottleneck, allowing her mind to instantly enter a mysterious state of ice-crystal clarity with acute insight.

The breakthrough officially began.

The process was not smooth sailing, as the barrier of the late-stage Nascent Soul was extraordinarily solid, and several times her Mana surged to break through, causing Duan Shuang’s body to tremble slightly, with sweat appearing on her forehead.

But thanks to the solid foundation laid by the Dragon Essence Blood Diamond and the calming barrier-breaking effects of the Profound Ice Barrier-Breaking Fruit, she maintained a moment of clarity at the center of her Mind Platform, guiding the surging Mana to repeatedly assault and polish that invisible barrier.

Time passed bit by bit.

Outside the cave, Xu Ping’s expression remained calm, as he could sense that Duan Shuang’s breakthrough was proceeding relatively smoothly.

No one knew how much time had passed.

Suddenly, a powerful suction force emerged from the cave, wildly devouring the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

Soon after, a mighty and vast aura erupted like a sleeping volcano.

Late-Stage Nascent Soul!

The aura spread out, stable and formidable.

"She made it!"

Sensing this aura, Xu Ping finally relaxed a bit, a relieved smile appearing on his lips.

He also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, failure to break through was a minor issue, but damaging the Dao foundation would be a real problem, making future attempts at reaching the late-stage Nascent Soul doubly difficult.

He did not rush into the cave to disturb her, continuing to wait quietly outside for Duan Shuang to fully stabilize her late-stage state.

...

Four months later.

The door to Duan Shuang’s cave abode slowly opened.

A graceful figure swept out like a startled swan, carrying a refreshing fragrance, instantly arriving beside Xu Ping.

At this moment, Duan Shuang was radiant, her skin as smooth as jade, and her aura was harmonious and full, now carrying even more confidence and grace than before.

Her starry eyes were full of emotion, and her smile was like a flower as she softly spoke: "Xu Lang, I’ve succeeded."

Xu Ping naturally extended his arm to embrace her increasingly slender and powerful waist, laughing heartily: "Congratulations, Shuang’Er. From now on, you are also a renowned Nascent Soul Great Cultivator in this area."

Duan Shuang snuggled in his embrace, raising her charming face, her eyes filled with reliance and gratitude: "All of this is thanks to Xu Lang’s wholehearted assistance."

Then, a hint of slyness and fervor flashed in her beautiful eyes as she pressed closer to Xu Ping.

A breath carrying a faint orchid fragrance gently blew past his earlobe, the sound soft and intoxicating, yet with a hint of eager challenge:

"Xu Lang, today my cultivation has advanced, and my Divine Sense has also improved. But... I’d like to ’seek advice’ from you."

Feeling the charm exuding from the beauty in his arms, Xu Ping was first stunned, then burst into laughter: "Very well, since Shuang’Er is so interested, how could your husband refuse to accompany you?"

"Today, let’s see if it’s your newly advanced late-stage Great Cultivator prowess that is superior, or if my skill is higher!"

Before the words had finished, the two figures had already intertwined, turning into a stream of light, re-entering that cave full of romantic spring scenes.

Soon afterward, a more melodious, lingering, occasionally high-pitched, occasionally soft sound of a zither drifted from within the cave, fluctuating gracefully like a tale of ultimate harmony, endlessly resonating...

...

No one knew how much time had passed.

In the spirit pool of the cave, the misty spiritual energy slowly dissipated, and Xu Ping was the first to awaken.

He did not immediately move but closed his eyes to concentrate, carefully sensing the gains from this Dual Cultivation.

His already vast Divine Sense became more condensed and agile, both its total amount and purity had visibly improved.

After Duan Shuang’s breakthrough to late-stage Nascent Soul, her Divine Sense had already surged, solidifying at Nascent Soul Perfection. This time, the nourishing power of the Divine Soul from their deep Dual Cultivation far exceeded any previous experience.

"At this pace... breaking through that barrier of Divine Sense to reach Divinity Transformation Level is truly within sight," Xu Ping couldn’t help but smile.

Once the Divine Sense first steps into the Divinity Transformation Domain, the benefits will be all-encompassing.

Comprehending Sword Dao, crafting Fourth-rank Top-grade Puppets, and drawing Talismans.... all would see improvements.

However, although the enhancement of the Soul-Breaking Needle is also significant, to truly threaten the Divine Soul core of a Divinity Transformation Cultivator may still be beyond reach..."

"Unless this treasure can also pass through the Thunder Tribulation like the Ten Thousand Souls Banner and the Canghua Divine Wood Sword, advancing to the level of a true treasure."

Xu Ping gazed internally at the Soul-Breaking Needle, which had been nurtured for years and was now full of spirituality.

Its quality was already exceptionally high, not far from the limits of Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, but to touch the threshold of a true treasure would still require long-term nurturing and rare opportunities.

"This matter needs to be planned slowly, and cannot be rushed."

"Splash..."

Next to him, the pool water rippled gently, and Duan Shuang’s long eyelashes fluttered as she slowly awoke.

The intoxicating blush still lingered on her fair cheeks, her starry eyes half-opened, adding a touch of allure to her laziness.

This time, she also reaped considerable rewards from the Dual Cultivation, her surged Divine Sense thoroughly organized and stable, even subtly improved, now fully able to control her Nascent Soul Perfection Level Divine Sense.