After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

One year later.

[In a secluded valley within the Scarlet Smoke Valley.]

[Boom boom boom!]

[Suddenly, a series of deafening explosions rang out in the quiet valley.]

Amidst the swirling dust, faint flashes of white lightning could be seen.

【"boom!"】

After a long while, as the last thunderclap subsided, the ground was already completely ravaged, with wisps of white smoke even rising from the scorched earth.

You stand atop a giant rock, your fingertips still shimmering with white light.

Although she looked somewhat tired, her eyes were bright and alert.

"So this is the power of thunder magic!"

Even the most basic introductory lightning spell is far more powerful than a fully mastered fireball spell; in terms of destructive power alone, it can even rival a minor mastery technique from the Foundation Establishment stage.

[However, the difficulty of cultivation is indeed very high.]

[With the profound spiritual power accumulated during the Foundation Establishment stage, coupled with the assistance of the Tribulation Dew obtained from Feng Qiange.]

[You've practiced diligently for a year, barely managing to grasp the basics. This is thanks to your strong physical body, which can withstand the backlash of failure; otherwise, there would have been no possibility of cultivation at all.]

No wonder Su Yu once said that it is difficult to cultivate without a divine spiritual root.

You really can't keep putting so much effort into this lightning magic.

After all, you not only need to practice dual cultivation, but also the *Taiyin Xuanshu Lianxing Zhenjing*.

[After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the time required for another breakthrough in this cultivation technique increases several times over. You calculated that it would take at least fifty years to reach the middle stage of the second level.]

Fortunately, breakthroughs in minor realms using this technique don't require resources; otherwise, with the combined drain of Qi refining and body tempering, you really wouldn't be able to withstand it.

[You currently have enough spirit stones to squander, but the duration of this simulation is unknown, so you dare not consume pills as recklessly as you did during Qi Refining.]

Otherwise, the accumulation of toxins beforehand will actually reduce cultivation efficiency.

Most importantly, pills for improving cultivation during the Foundation Establishment stage are not as easy to find as those for Qi Refining; even Han Xuan hadn't found many.

"Pity Huan."

A streak of azure light flew into the valley and landed directly in front of you. As the light faded, a handsome young man with an elegant and refined appearance stepped out.

You looked them up and down, then nodded in satisfaction.

[Tsk~ Han Xuan is getting more and more charming.]

The next moment, you were scooped up and rushed towards a nearby cave.

【"Huh?"】

You paused slightly, then chuckled softly:

"You came to see me just for this?"

"You're the one who told me to come to you when I'm thinking about these things; don't bother me with anything else."

[Han Xuan's words shut you up. You glanced at him guiltily, but then straightened your neck and said confidently:]

"So what? Is this your attitude? Let's put the facts aside..."

"Ugh... Waaaaah!!!"

Your attempt to argue about right and wrong was thwarted by physical force; it's utterly unsportsmanlike.

When the cave entrance reopened, the sun had already risen three times.

Han Xuan, beaming, led you out of the cave.

You sighed, too lazy to struggle, and leaned back in a more comfortable position.

You don't really like this dependent attitude, but you're even more unwilling to waste your energy on trivial matters, so you're the only one left to accommodate him.

[After all, this kid has fought a lot for you this past year, so I feel very insecure.]

Even if you try your best to keep a low profile within the Hehuan Sect, your appearance will still be noticed by those with ulterior motives, and then spread around.

[You have now topped the Qixia Garden Beauty Ranking and have been crowned "The Number One Female Qi Refining Cultivator of the Hehuan Sect." You are now thoroughly famous among the lower-level cultivators, and even some Foundation Establishment cultivators have taken a liking to you.]

Noticing your subtle movement, Han Xuan smiled slightly, a hint of pleasure in his eyes.

"The Immortal Island Ascension Tournament is about to begin, you..."

Han Xuan originally wanted to ask how the preparations were going, but after looking at the completely transformed terrain of the valley, what came out of his mouth was:

"You'd better be discreet then, so no one notices."

"Hehe~ Did Brother Han Xuan figure something out?"

Feeling the soft, warm body in his arms, Han Xuan's Adam's apple bobbed, and he involuntarily swallowed, before blurting out...

"Your figure is getting better and better."

【"......"

When people are speechless, they really are speechless.

You rolled your eyes at him.

"Why aren't you taking me to the competition yet? Stop dawdling..."

You paused deliberately, a slight smile playing on your lips.

"I'll just stay at Qixia Garden. Who knows, I might get lonely cultivating and then find another place..."

Before the words were finished, a sudden gust of wind blew past their ears.

[In mid-air, only Han Xuan's low, gritting-teeth whisper remained:]

"You dare!"

[Tsk~ That's fierce...]

【...】

The layout of the Hehuan Sect is extremely hierarchical, with the Blood Lotus towering high above, the Immortal Islands surrounding the Blood Lotus, and the servants' peaks at the very bottom.

The Ascension Platform atop Miscellaneous Peak was now packed with people; almost all the cultivators from Qixia Garden had arrived.

[Because there's no need for a life-or-death struggle to reach the four immortal islands.]

A long staircase of spiritual energy will descend upon the immortal island. Those who can ascend to the top can join the island. If they fall midway, they must serve the sect for another ten years before they are eligible to try again.

When you and Han Xuan arrived, the trial was already halfway through. Many cultivators had already passed the middle section, their figures appearing and disappearing in the glow of the sunset.

You glared at him, annoyed. Normally you're meek and submissive when you seek him out for dual cultivation, but this time, knowing you need to participate in this selection and time is running out, you're suddenly all fired up.

"Brother Han Xuan, once I pass the test, I'll definitely spend a lot of time with you."

You suddenly smiled gently and whispered in my ear.

【! ! ! 】

[Han Xuan! Danger!]

After saying that, you ignored his expression and plummeted from mid-air, landing directly below the spirit steps.

The four spiritual tiers correspond to the four immortal islands: Flowing Light Island, Crimson Moon Island, Returning to Truth Island, and Azure Heng Island; each emphasizes a cultivator's desires, emotions, path, and heart in four different directions.

"Lianhuan, choose Qingheng Island! You were the one who made me choose it!"

Just as you were feigning hesitation, Han Xuan, who was in mid-air, indeed became anxious, fearing that you would really abandon him and go off to have fun alone.

A hint of mockery flashed in your eyes as you looked up at him with a pitiful expression.

"Brother Han Xuan, I don't want to go anymore~"

【"Shen! Lian! Huan!"】

Han Xuan gritted his teeth again.

"Hehe, I'm here, brother~"

"Go to Qingheng Island, and I... I'll cultivate with you for a whole month! Using the Yangyan Water."

Seeing that your expression remained unchanged, he quickly added:

"I just bought a few bottles of Foundation Establishment stage pills a few days ago, we'll split them 50/50."

【"Whoosh~"】

The next moment, a streak of light shot straight up the spiritual steps of Qingheng Island, its speed leaving Han Xuan speechless.

He felt like he was being teased again...

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