Chapter 499

Chapter 499: Dual Cultivation Crisis

At that moment, Zhou Luo, with his eyes closed, only felt the force within his body rampaging wildly.

That fierce Pure Yang Energy was not immediately digested in his body; instead, it felt like a pack of mad beasts relentlessly attacking his mind and spirit.

Under such circumstances, he continuously exerted his magic power to suppress that force.

Fortunately, the spiritual artifact quality of his physique allowed him not to worry about being unable to withstand this violent force.

Time slowly passed, and Shu Hongliu silently watched him, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.

For her, she naturally hoped deeply in her heart that the other person would be safe and unharmed.

If he got injured because of her, she would truly regret it profoundly.

Fortunately, Zhou Luo’s complexion remained at a normal level.

After a full two hours passed, Zhou Luo exhaled a turbid breath and opened his eyes.

His deep starry eyes showed signs of fatigue.

This Pure Yang Energy was indeed domineering; even his spiritual artifact quality body was under immense pressure.

Fortunately, everything turned out safely with a scare.

"Husband, are you alright?"

Seeing Zhou Luo awaken, Shu Hongliu looked pleasantly surprised and asked with a concerned expression.

"Mm, what about you?"

Zhou Luo responded calmly; beyond himself, the most crucial matter was the state of her meridians and dantian.

"Husband, thanks to your elixir, my meridians have temporarily recovered, but it won’t last long," Shu Hongliu said truthfully.

Although the Third Level healing elixir had good effects, Shu Hongliu’s meridians and dantian had been burned by the Pure Yang Energy for so many years, and the damage was not something that could be recovered overnight.

Currently, her meridians could barely withstand the flow of magic power, but if the Pure Yang Energy were to resurface, everything would start all over again.

Therefore, she must immediately engage in dual cultivation, slowly replenishing her withered meridians and dantian through heavenly materials and earthly treasures in the process of constantly harmonizing yin and yang.

"After I rest for a day, then we can perform dual cultivation."

Zhou Luo, understanding this point, spoke up.

After absorbing that Pure Yang Energy earlier, he had expended a lot of effort; most crucially, his own body was damaged, and he temporarily lacked the energy to engage in dual cultivation again.

"Okay."

Shu Hongliu put on her clothes and came down from the Dao platform, then immediately sent someone to prepare various tonics for Zhou Luo.

Thus, another day passed before Zhou Luo fully recovered.

It must be said that ever since his physique reached the spiritual artifact level, his recovery ability had greatly improved.

Even that most rigid and yang force could not cause much damage to him.

That evening, Zhou Luo came to Shu Hongliu’s boudoir.

In the simple room, the candlelight swayed, and Shu Hongliu’s elegant face showed a faint blush.

Deeply aware that dual cultivation was imminent, she was, after all, inexperienced in such matters; even though the two of them had been starkly exposed to each other the previous day, thinking about what was about to happen inevitably made her a bit nervous.

"Husband, has your body fully recovered?" Her voice was as faint as a mosquito’s buzz.

"Mm, we can begin the dual cultivation," Zhou Luo nodded.

Under the influence of Pure Yang Energy, he only felt brimming with vitality and had been troubled by having nowhere to channel it; now, he could conveniently utilize the Technique of the Phoenix and the Luan to transform those vital energies into his own power.

Shu Hongliu silently nodded, then raised her pale, jade-like arm to begin loosening her robe.

Tonight, she wore a lightly rose-colored gown. As her delicate, slender fingers undid the front ribbon, the garment fell soundlessly away, revealing a pink silk bodice embroidered with orchids.

The bodice clung snugly, outlining Shu Hongliu’s perfect form. Her lustrous, snow-white skin shimmered with an alluring gleam in the flickering candlelight.

Zhou Luo observed her appearance, outwardly calm, yet an unsettling heat stirred within his heart.

Though not as stunningly beautiful as Wang Yu Wei, her looks remained captivating, especially her figure – shapely, firm, and leaving ample room for fantasy.

If Wang Yu Wei was more like the snow lotus upon the celestial mountains, possessing an aloof, peerless beauty, then Shu Hongliu was like the earthly rose; though more conventional, she was dazzling, charming, and immensely endearing.

After discarding her dress, Shu Hongliu turned and moved to the windowsill. Lifting her long, snowy, jade-like leg, she settled into a cross-legged posture. A light flush could barely be discerned on her cheeks.

Zhou Luo hesitated not, likewise shedding his outer robe to reveal his sturdy, flawless skin.

He stepped onto the bed platform and sat opposite her.

"You know what must be done now, yes?" Zhou Luo inquired, watching her shy expression.

"Mm, I know," Shu Hongliu murmured, her head bowed and voice soft.

Immediately, both simultaneously extended their hands, palms facing each other. Lips moving faintly, they activated the technique.

With the Technique of the Phoenix and the Luan in operation, the magical energies within their bodies surged forth—especially within Zhou Luo. His energy was overwhelming, coursing fiercely through his meridians and forcefully entering Shu Hongliu’s body through their palms.

This invasive energy arrived violently, far more intense and domineering than yesterday’s qi-drawing art.

"Mm…!"

The moment the strength invaded her body, Shu Hongliu gasped lightly. Her head snapped back, revealing her exquisite face. Her hair floated as her body tensed, trembling as if struck by lightning.

Compared to the gentleness of the qi-drawing art, this Technique of the Phoenix and the Luan, being a dual cultivation technique, manifested far more powerfully.

Upon entering her depleted meridians, the energy ravaged and greedily siphoned her bodily strength.

Of course, this was mutual.

Simultaneously, the same process unfolded within Zhou Luo.

However, Shu Hongliu, having only just recovered from her grave illness, was far weaker in constitution than he.

Therefore, she could not remain as composed as him throughout this ordeal.

As the technique’s power circulated, so did their bodies respond.

Their movements grew deeper and more intertwined.

Shu Hongliu felt engulfed by an overbearing force, one that plundered and absorbed her vitality fiercely.

Under this invasion, the Pure Yang Energy innate to her Dragon Yang Body recognized this external force and immediately countered.

The already halved Pure Yang Energy instantly boiled over. Its powerful force swept through her meridians and dantian like raging fire.

"Protect your heart meridian!"

Zhou Luo, entangled with her, uttered softly. Watching her tightly shut beautiful eyes, he swiftly fed a Second Level spiritual potion into her mouth.

Shu Hongliu was now enduring immense pressure.

Although the Technique of the Phoenix and the Luan could aid her in harmonizing Yin and Yang, she hadn’t anticipated such an acute reaction from her special physique.

Two forces battled savagely within her, constantly unleashing waves of turbulent power.

Her body, newly restored, remained exceedingly delicate; such an assault worsened her condition.

The slightest misstep could rupture her meridians or crack her dantian.

With crisis looming, she focused solely on defending her heart meridian as Zhou Luo directed.

Yet the two clashing forces remained unresolved, continuing to surge wildly.