The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2377 A Bright Moon Rises Over the Azure Sea

They've merged?
Not only did Lin Chen and the others stare wide-eyed, but even Nalan Wushuang, who had been closing her eyes to sense the Sea Tide Pearl, opened them.

She sensed something was wrong.

The Sea Tide Pearl and the azure tide released by Nalan Wushuang layered upon each other, filling the protective shield set up by Shangguan Xuanyin, just like a giant water ball.

Amidst the rolling tides, golden lotuses suddenly sprouted from the deep blue sea.

The golden lotus grows at a visible speed, then opens into a bud, and gradually unfolds, releasing golden light as it sways gently in the seawater with the ebb and flow of the tide.

Shangguan Xuanyin watched this scene with great interest: "Indeed, it is very similar to the function of the Tide Pearl. It is worthy of being a natural Dao body phenomenon. It's just that her strength is not high enough. Otherwise, my protective shield would not be able to contain this tide. With the strength of her phenomenon, let alone being invincible in the same realm, she can probably fight even those beyond the Great Luo Xuan Immortal stage."

Shangguan Xuanyin turned to look at Lin Chen: "With such talent for cultivation, if she joins a powerful sect and has enough resources and guidance, her strength will definitely increase by leaps and bounds. It would be a waste of her talent to remain a rogue cultivator. It would be a terrible disservice to her."

Lin Chen replied with a smile, "We have a good relationship and both want to live together, instead of being separated by the world because of cultivation. Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. If you want to enjoy freedom, you naturally have to bear the corresponding price."

Shangguan Xuanyin subconsciously thought that Lin Chen was delaying Nalan Wushuang by keeping her by his side, but then he thought again, didn't Lin Chen himself give up such a good opportunity to become Fuyunzi's disciple?
It seems that this couple isn't just talking the talk; they're genuinely willing to do this, truly giving up the shortcuts they could have easily taken for each other.

In the world of cultivation, there are countless people who, in order to cultivate and improve their strength, sever all ties with love and even sell their souls. People like Lin Chen and Nalan Wushuang are truly rare.

As the two were talking, they suddenly noticed that the light had dimmed abruptly. Turning their heads, they saw that inside the protective shield, the tide was churning and surging, as if trying to break free from its constraints. Inside the shield, the tide was completely dark, and there was no longer a trace of sunlight.

Outside the protective shield, the sun shone brightly; inside, the night was shrouded in darkness, pitch black.

Lin Chen was quite surprised. He had seen Nalan Wushuang use the Azure Sea Golden Lotus technique before, but he had never seen it so dark.

What's happening here?
Because of the tidal superposition and fusion of the ocean tide pearl?

Just then, Shangguan Xuanyin's expression suddenly changed, and he whispered, "A massive amount of spiritual energy is surging out of the Tide Pearl..."

Lin Chen's expression tightened: "What's going on?"

Shangguan Xuanyin frowned, his gaze like tangible golden needles piercing straight into the water sphere.

"The Tide Pearl was triggered by her unusual phenomenon and released a massive amount of spiritual power on its own. If this continues, the Tide Pearl will run out of spiritual power and its power will be greatly reduced..."

Lin Chen was immediately embarrassed. He had borrowed the Sea Tide Pearl from Shangguan Xuanyin, who generously lent him the sect's most treasured possession. But now he had discovered an unexpected situation that had greatly reduced the power of the Sea Tide Pearl.

If it were any other day, it wouldn't be a big deal, but now is a crucial time in the conflict between the Sea God Cult and the Three Religions. If the Holy Son's combat power drops drastically due to the reduced power of the Tide Pearl, and he ends up losing to the Holy Son of the Three Religions, how would that be handled?
Others will surely suspect that his act of borrowing the Sea Tide Pearl was a scheme set up by the three religions against the Holy Son of the Sea God Cult, right?
Before the great battle, special methods were used to reduce Shangguan Xuanyin's combat power, making it difficult for him to win the battle.

Lin Chen quickly replied, "I told her to stop and return the Tide Pearl immediately..." "No rush!"

Just as Lin Chen was about to speak, Shangguan Xuanyin stopped him, his gaze fixed on Nalan Wushuang surrounded by the tide, and whispered, "It wasn't her doing; something's changed..."

Has anything changed?
Lin Chen's strength was inferior to Shangguan Xuanyin's, and his perception was naturally not as good. Under the influence of the tide, Lin Chen could hardly perceive the subtle details.

"What changes?"

Shangguan Xuanyin's eyes shone brightly, his expression subtle: "She's breaking through to a higher realm..."

"Breaking through the realm?"

Lin Chen's eyes widened in surprise: "She only recently entered the Xiangxuan Realm, she's still a long way from breaking through... uh, you mean the strange phenomenon?"

Shangguan Xuanyin nodded, but before he could speak, the dark tide suddenly changed.

The tide that had filled the entire protective shield seemed to recede considerably, and beneath the dark sea surface, a hazy light was forming.

Pregnancy!

A massive amount of spiritual energy surged out of the Tide Pearl and poured into the hazy ball of light.

The light cluster grew rapidly, and its brightness increased rapidly as well.

The ball of light slowly rose from the depths of the tide, growing larger and brighter as it rose.

Finally, after absorbing a surge of spiritual energy like a tsunami, the ball of light suddenly broke free from the tidal wave's restraints and soared into the sky.

Lin Chen's eyes widened in disbelief.

moon!

Nalan Wushuang's extraordinary phenomenon has advanced!

The third stage: A bright moon rises over the blue sea!

(End of this chapter)