In a corner of the Nine Heavens, there is a tall mountain that looks like a peak from afar and also a peak from the side.

There is a broad river extending downward, forming a beautiful waterfall as it passes the mountain.

It’s several meters tall.

Below the waterfall is a pool of water whose depths are unfathomable.

When the water gushes down, it forms magnificent sprays that resemble a sea of clouds, with mist spreading and Essence Qi surging.

A beautiful figure sits quietly by the poolside, long black hair cascading to the waist, crystalline and captivating.

Not much time passes...

A monkey leaps out from the mountainside, reaching half human height, lean and sinewy, but with fur that is somewhat unusual, shining brightly and flickering with a unique Divinity.

The eyes are even more so, carrying Spirit Qi amidst the strange mystique.

The monkey grins and asks, "How much longer will you wait?"

Miss Chen doesn’t respond, her beautiful eyes lively and concealing emotion, her dainty nose high and prominent, red lips slightly agape, subtly alluring during movement.

She simply gazes quietly at the waterfall, plummeting straight down hundreds of feet, as though witnessing the most fascinating thing in the world.

She isn’t waiting for anyone, unable to explain the feeling in her heart, just sensing faintly that this place feels like a paradise.

It would be perfect to reside here.

No need to move forward.

No need for cultivation anymore.

She feels a bit weary.

The ten treasures within her body have already been opened, perfectly fused with the Ancient Divine Body, at this moment... Perfection, with formidable combat strength, though not an Emperor yet, comparable to the Emperor Realm.

But?

Her realm is still unable to break through.

Her strength still cannot defeat Chen Pingping.

Her long black hair sways in the wind, her dress fluttering like willows.

The view of her back captures the splendor of a thousand armies, turning her head, she is devastatingly beautiful, as if descended from the heavens, indescribably gorgeous.

Eh!

For a moment, the monkey doesn’t know what to say.

Suddenly, a figure approaches from a certain direction, the monkey’s eyes widen, opening its mouth but remaining silent, then quietly leaves.

The one arriving is none other than Chen Pingping...

Hongxiu draws his sword, holding it to his neck, forcing him to make a decision.

Actually, Chen Pingping internally resists these issues, unsure how to view the relationship with Chen Shixian—more than lovers? Above friends?

Or?

Perhaps? 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

But as Hongxiu said, a problem is still a problem and needs to be faced!

A long journey, internal complexity, entangled, even a bit nervous.

Though standing afar watching Chen Shixian’s back, unconsciously, he calms down, feeling dazed as if returning to the past.

He first met Miss Chen when she was just eighteen.

At that time, he took on a task to tame the Ancient Phoenix, traveling to Salt Mountain...

He vaguely remembers.

Later, he taught Xiaoyu cultivation, defeating Miss Chen.

Through ups and downs, they traveled together, hundreds of years, their relationship inexplicably complicated.

Chen Pingping gives a slight smile, standing close beside her, close enough to smell her scent, a faint fragrance, indescribably pleasant.

"What’s up?" Miss Chen glances sideways.

"..."

Eh?

The mood that I just stirred up.

Chen Pingping helplessly looks at the waterfall.

Having traveled far, thoughts considered, contemplation embraced, ready to face it openly.

Just now, he finally calmed down, emotions well-prepared.

Yet, this lady simply asks, "What’s up?"

Suddenly, it’s beyond him.

Thus, Chen Pingping blurts out: "Have you broken through King Tao yet?"

Regret immediately follows, wishing to slap himself.

Oddly, Miss Chen remains calm, no longer with usual turmoil, not drawing her sword, merely answering with two words: "No!"

"Sorry!" Chen Pingping says.

"I don’t like you like this."

"Like what?"

"You don’t need to apologize, that’s my issue." She shakes her head.

"..."

Chen Pingping feels like crying.

Heaven!

Hundreds of years have passed, Miss Chen finally understands!

What fate?

What destiny?

Fuck!

Not being able to breakthrough, what’s that got to do with him?

Every mention of this matter always ends in sword drawing, is this necessary?

Thinking of this, Chen Pingping nearly tears up, but manages to control himself, suppressing various emotions, he takes a deep breath and says, "Miss Chen, I have something to tell you."

"Go ahead!"

"Please be serious."

"I’m very serious!"

"Look into my eyes."

"No!"

"Why?"

"I can’t help but laugh." She answers seriously.

Seems like between them, there’s never a serious moment.

Every encounter ends in bickering.

Therefore, being serious now makes the atmosphere particularly odd.

If she has to look into his eyes, Miss Chen definitely can’t help but laugh.

She doesn’t want to laugh.

Humph!

Laugh for this fool to see?

Dream on!

The dignified Ancient Divine Body should have the majesty of a Divine Body, even a Great Emperor cannot make me succumb.

Miss Chen straightens up, staring ahead: "Speaking of which, I also have a question for you."

Chen Pingping is taken aback: "Ask away!"

"Where did you get the cultivation method for the Human Body Treasure? Why have I not found any trace despite reading tens of thousands of ancient texts and traveling across every part of the Nine Heavens?" Miss Chen lowers her arched eyelashes.

"..."

"Speak!"

"..."

"Answer me, are you deceiving me?" She had this feeling back then, but later inexplicably cultivated it, naturally dispelling her doubts.

Yet upon reconsideration, it seems not quite right.

Chen Pingping swallows: "You haven’t? That thing hasn’t come right?"

"What?"

"That seven-day thing."

"No."

"Do you love me?"

"???"

This sudden confession, what does it mean?

Based on her understanding of Chen Pingping, in their chats, those words would never appear, certainly not combined.

She remains silent, still very calm.

Chen Pingping observes for a while, seeing her lack of reaction, sheepishly says: "I did deceive you."

Miss Chen glares over and suddenly roars: "Scoundrel, prepare to die!"

Indeed...

There’s no such thing as Human Body Treasure in this world, he really deceived her.

Hundreds of years.

She finds not a single trace, how she trusted him so.

If not for having cultivated to the utmost, unable to find new breakthrough directions, she wouldn’t have reconsidered it, conveniently coinciding with Chen Pingping’s arrival here.

Miss Chen subconsciously asked.

Outrageous.

This bastard.

At this moment, the Ancient Divine Body erupts fully, Sword Dao far more grandiose than ordinary, killing intention awe-inspiring, terrifying creatures tens of thousands of miles around.

The monkey remains calm, mumbling: "Here they go again."

After ten minutes.

The battle ends, she can’t win, even though Chen Pingping didn’t fight back, she still can’t beat this bastard.

All sorts of powerful Divine Skills, Sword Dao, even using the Divine Body anomalies, still unable to touch Chen Pingping.

She lets out a cold snort, her charming face sullen, glaring: "You better give me an explanation."

"Calm down, haven’t you cultivated it?" Chen Pingping sweats profusely.

"That’s nonsense, what if I couldn’t cultivate it?"

"Impossible, I believe in you."

"Get lost."

"You calm down first, I really have something to tell you."

"I’m not listening." She’s furious, how can she listen now?