Chapter 245

Chapter 245

Yang Chen’s brows arched slightly.

“Capture a glimpse of heavenly fate? Predict destiny’s trajectory?”

He suddenly recalled what his Master had once told him—that she had seen his figure within the Yin-Yang Mirror, which led her to accept him as her disciple.

It seemed that the Yin-Yang Mirror had captured a fragment of fate, allowing it to foresee destiny’s path ahead. Just this ability alone made it insanely powerful.

However—if his Master’s fate trajectory had included him, yet they had ended up co-ruling the Yin-Yang Mirror as the Sun and Moon, and even obtained the Yin-Yang Transcendence Art, a dual cultivation technique.

Then, was fate really dictating just a master-disciple relationship?

Had his Master … misinterpreted destiny’s will?

“As for this Yukong Seal, it is said to be forged from a fragment of a great world! Within it resides endless spatial laws! In terms of rarity, it is not much inferior to the Yin-Yang Mirror! For cultivators who specialize in spatial techniques, this is an ultimate treasure—just like Zhan Qiuyun! If I’m not mistaken, you probably have little personal interest in this Yukong Seal—this is all for Zhan Qiuyun, isn’t it?” Yu Yourong’s lips curled into a mocking sneer.

“Using your own Origin Qi to transform her into a Bright Moon Sacred Physique, allowing her to break through to the Dao Integration Realm—and now, you’re even helping her obtain the Yukong Seal. Heh—Yang Chen, are you really so blinded by lust?”

Hearing this, Yang Chen’s expression turned serious as he firmly replied: “Holy Lord, do not slander my character! You are talking about my martial aunt! I have nothing but utmost respect for her—how can there be any talk of lust?”

“Heh!” Yu Yourong let out a soft laugh, her gaze filled with disdain.

She couldn’t be bothered to argue further with Yang Chen on this matter. Yu Yourong had seen everything in this damn bastard’s primordial spirit memory.

That bare, snow-white figure of Zhan Qiuyun—this scoundrel’s memory of it was crystal clear. And he dared to call that respect?

“Yang Chen, I can give you the Yukong Seal, so you can go curry favor with her! But—I want ten percent of your Innate Radiance Essence, and I want it now!” Yu Yourong’s voice was low and commanding.

“Ten percent of the Radiance Essence? You want it now?”

“Of course, I want it now!”

“Alright then. Since the Holy Lord wants it, as a disciple, how could I not comply?”

Seeing Yang Chen agree so readily, Yu Yourong couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. But—she had an odd feeling. This damn bastard’s tone just now felt a little off.

Before she could dwell on it further, Yang Chen continued: “However, Holy Lord, the Radiance Essence is within my primordial spirit. When we transfer it, our souls must come into close contact. If another soul-dual cultivation incident occurs, then … you can’t blame me!”

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“Soul dual cultivation?” Upon hearing these words, Yu Yourong’s delicate brows furrowed.

Memories of the last time she was trapped in Yang Chen’s Soul Palace by the Ten-Colored Lingzhi, and the scene of their primordial spirits intertwining, flashed vividly in her mind.

Just thinking about that soul-penetrating numbness, Yu Yourong couldn’t help but feel a faint heat rise to her face.

Back then, she had obtained ten percent of the Innate Radiance Essence, and it was precisely because their primordial spirits had been closely linked that she was able to transfer it into her own soul.

But because of this close soul interaction, combined with the transfer of the Radiance Essence, the two had unknowingly entered a state of soul dual cultivation.

If it happened again … Soul dual cultivation might truly reoccur.

“Damn it!” Yu Yourong cursed inwardly.

She had completely overlooked this issue before. But—was she really going to give up just like that? How could she possibly be willing?

This was Innate Radiance Essence!

With less than ten percent, her power had already undergone a heaven-shaking transformation. If she could obtain half of it … The potential for her future was simply unimaginable.

“Holy Lord, it seems that even you are struggling with this decision! How about this—you give me the Yukong Seal first, and then take your time to think about it? Actually, I also find this idea repulsive. After all, soul dual cultivation can lead to memory exchanges! The last time, you saw so many of my private moments—I was the one who suffered a loss!”

Yang Chen sighed with a look of helplessness.

Hearing his words, Yu Yourong immediately snapped: “Shut up! The secret techniques of my Jade Clan’s Light Arts are all forbidden knowledge, and yet, you—this damn bastard—have already stolen them! And you dare to act like you were the one wronged? Besides, who would even want to see your private moments? It sullied my eyes!”

Though Yu Yourong spoke harshly, deep down, she had already made up her mind. She must obtain the Innate Radiance Essence. This wasn’t just about her tribulation for True Immortal ascension. It was about her future cultivation path after becoming a True Immortal.

In an entire Great World, only a single strand of Innate Radiance Essence might be born. This was a peerless, heaven-defying treasure. Even True Immortals would fight to the death over it.

Since she had already undergone soul dual cultivation with this damn brat once, what difference did another time or two make?

Though soul dual cultivation was even more intimate than physical union, as long as her Dao heart remained firm, what was there to fear?

“All forms of dual cultivation and physical union are mere illusions—like a dream, like mist—unable to shake my Dao heart. Yang Chen, I’ve made up my mind—I want that ten percent of the Innate Radiance Essence, and I want it now!”

“The Heavenly Dao Hall is already sealed—no one can enter. Release your primordial spirit!” Yu Yourong’s voice was resolute.

Hearing this, Yang Chen raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. He hadn’t expected this beautiful woman to be so desperate for the Innate Radiance Essence. She was even willing to risk another soul dual cultivation just to get it.

However, giving her ten or twenty percent of the Radiance Essence wasn’t a big deal.

But—letting his primordial spirit leave his Soul Palace?

Absolutely not.

“Holy Lord, it would be better if you enter my Soul Palace instead!”

“You don’t trust me?”

Yang Chen simply smiled without answering.

Trust? Did that even exist between them?

If he exposed his primordial spirit, what if this old woman left a soul imprint on him? That would be a real problem.

After all, only within his Soul Palace could he counterbalance her soul’s influence.

“Hmph!” With a cold snort, Yu Yourong turned into a stream of jade-white light and directly rushed into Yang Chen’s forehead.