Transmigrating into the body of a white-haired fairy, she also encounters a late-born woman seeking

It can enhance combat power tenfold and is permanent, with no side effects whatsoever, and there are no restrictions on ascending to the upper realm.

This celestial energy is probably more than all her previous treasures and talents combined.

That was hasty; this celestial energy is boundless.

However, the only drawback is that using immortal energy requires exposing oneself.

The aura of immortals not only enhances combat power but also enhances charm.

According to the system's description, this charm bonus is quite significant.

If she were to use her immortal energy under this physical form, she would likely get into considerable trouble...

"System, will this immortal energy be constantly leaking out?"

[Of course not. In order to resolve the host's worries, this immortal energy can be controlled at will to ensure the host's physical and mental safety.]

However, once the host actively releases their immortal energy, it will be impossible to conceal, causing their charm to increase dramatically and attract living beings. Therefore, the host must use it with caution.

"fine."

Lin Xi nodded slightly. It would be best if she could control things freely and reduce trouble.

Her gaze then fell upon the drop of red blood in her hand.

Within the essence of blood, Lin Xi could even faintly see a phoenix circling and soaring.

"Then what use is this phoenix essence blood?"

Phoenix essence blood possesses the power to bring the dead back to life. Even if the host is reduced to nothing but a mangled corpse or a single hair, the phoenix essence blood can revive the host and even elevate their strength to a higher level.

Therefore, this phoenix blood essence is extremely precious, so please use it with caution.

hiss---

"Bringing the dead back to life??"

Upon hearing this effect, Lin Xi gasped.

Even if you only have one hair left, you can be reborn from the ashes? That phoenix blood essence is just too heaven-defying.

Although its long-term effects are far inferior to those of immortal energy, even immortal energy cannot bring someone back from the dead in a single instance!

To some extent, some cultivators would even choose phoenix blood essence over immortal spiritual energy.

"It's a pity there's only one drop; I wish there were a few more."

"But with this drop of phoenix blood essence, I have some safety net," Lin Xi said with a smile.

In just a few days, her trump cards have become plentiful again.

She was absolutely certain that, given time, she would be able to surpass Chu Yang!

However, I need to bring Chu Yang with me beforehand to farm system rewards.

After carefully storing the phoenix essence blood, Lin Xi went to her bedroom to acclimatize to the immortal energy.

During this period, the momentum of the martial arts competition had completely reached its peak.

Her affair with Chu Yang spread far and wide within the Xuanling Sect, and many related rumors and misinformation circulated.

Lin Xi was completely unaware of the commotion outside; she remained resting in her own bedchamber.

It wasn't until the night of the following day that Chu Yang secretly sneaked into Shuiyue Peak and arrived at Lin Xi's bedroom.

He arrived at Lin Xi's bedroom with practiced ease.

He looked slightly puzzled when he saw the woman meditating cross-legged on the Taoist altar.

"What are you doing holed up in your bedchamber after the martial arts competition? You didn't tell me anything. Are you not going to collect your prize for being the champion?"

Chu Yang walked to the Taoist temple where Lin Xi was sitting.

Lin Xi snapped out of her meditation, her eyes slightly darting away.

"After I win the championship, there will definitely be some bad rumors circulating outside. I might as well ignore them and go into seclusion to cultivate for a while."

"You've guessed wrong. The fact that you won the match has actually made more of those aristocratic disciples curse me, saying that I insulted you and didn't give it my all." Chu Yang's face darkened.

It was Lin Xi who made the request, but in the end, he was the one who insulted her.

So you can't win or lose?

It seems that good looks really do have an edge.

Sigh, but the thought that she was his fiancée improved Chu Yang's mood, and even brought a touch of pride.

They never expected that the aloof fairy, the sacred maiden whom the noble families outside revered as untouchable, would occasionally have secret rendezvous with them in the middle of the night and give them small rewards.

If they knew this, wouldn't they be spitting blood? Wouldn't they want to tear him to pieces?

"......"

It's obvious without even thinking about it.

"Oh? Really?"

Hearing that Chu Yang's reputation among outsiders was getting worse and worse, Lin Xi felt like laughing for some reason.

But I was worried he would get angry, so I could only keep a straight face.

"This martial arts competition has now come to a complete end. Next, we will begin our training."

"Cultivation?" Lin Xi looked at him in confusion.

"That's right."

Chu Yang said, "Now I possess the original fire seed of the Xuanhuang True Flame, while you possess the original fire seed of the Three Thousand Star Flame. We can use the dual cultivation of Yin and Yang to completely refine the Heavenly Fire, and then our strength will advance by leaps and bounds."

Lin Xi's eyes lit up; she remembered.

If they assist each other in cultivating the Heavenly Fire, there will be a very high chance of refining the Heavenly Fire.

You must know that this is heavenly fire. Given enough time, it can grow into an emperor-level flame, or even an immortal-level flame.

Even refining a single Flame Seed carries immense risks.

However, Chu Yang has a way to avoid this risk, thus enabling him to absorb the Heavenly Fire more quickly and break through.

At that time, both of them will make progress at the same time, achieving two goals at once.

"So when do we start?"

"tomorrow."

"Tonight I'll help you get into peak condition, and then tomorrow we'll go to the Nine Flames Cave to cultivate."

The following night, Chu Yang spent the entire night helping Lin Xi adjust her state.

The following morning, Chu Yang took Lin Xi directly to Zidan Peak.

Nine Flames Grotto Heaven is one of the thousands of grotto heavens on Purple Pill Peak. Legend has it that after the Nine Flames True Immortal died of old age, he attempted to fight to the death to transcend the tribulation, but ended up perishing in the heavenly tribulation.

His last remaining immortal power transformed into the Nine Flames Cave Heaven.

Nine Flames Cave Heaven possesses the most concentrated fire element and is the sacred cultivation ground for the disciples of the Purple Pill Peak's alchemy lineage.

Upon entering the Nine Flames Cave Heaven, the two arrived at the highest-level cultivation room.

"First, channel your divine sense into the Three Thousand Star Flames, and then get used to this place."

"But I feel that my Pure Void Magic Power is being suppressed here."

Lin Xi tried to mobilize the power of the Pure Void, but a terrifying burst of flames rushed towards him.

"Don't worry, I will first set up an array to influence the flow of energy in this place. What you need to do is adapt to the power of the Three Thousand Star Flames."

"Take out the tinder first."...

three days later.

Shuiyue Peak.

Shi Xiaoman came to find Lin Xi with the reward for being the champion of the martial arts competition.

She searched Lin Xi's bedroom thoroughly but found no trace of her second senior sister.

"Strange, where did Second Senior Sister go? How could she disappear without a sound?"

"Could it be that she went to find Chu Yang?"

"What about the martial arts champion's reward and the summons from our master?"

"......"

The reward for being the champion of the martial arts competition is certainly a benefit, but the master's summons was clearly for the sake of Second Senior Sister and Chu Yang.

Master absolutely forbids his disciples on Shuiyue Peak from having any emotional involvement.

After the second senior sister revealed her talent, the master's denial became even stronger.

This summons was clearly intended to admonish the second senior sister.

If Chu Yang insists, he might even teach him a lesson.

Shi Xiaoman sighed deeply.

Their relationship has been fraught with difficulties.

Since her second senior sister wasn't there, she decided not to look for her anymore, thus escaping this opportunity...

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.