Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 347 - 23: Yun Mengli Emerges from Retreat, Steps onto the Divine Bridge!

Chapter 347: Chapter 23: Yun Mengli Emerges from Retreat, Steps onto the Divine Bridge!

"Who’s there?!"

In the silent courtyard, an unfamiliar figure had appeared without a sound, sending a jolt through Luo Cheng’s mind. His spirit contracted tightly as his hand pressed on his sword hilt. He turned abruptly to look.

Moonlight as clear as water.

In the yard, a flawless beauty stepped through the silvery glow, descending with each delicate step.

Her skin was icy smooth and jade-like, her eyebrows curved like crescent moons, her eyes flowing like water. Dressed in pure white, even whiter than snow, she bathed in the moonlight, walking gently toward him, resembling the Guanghan Fairy descending from the heavens or a dragon princess from the Dragon Palace.

With her arrival, the once humble courtyard seemed to transform, becoming clean and serene, as if the presence of celestial harmony was quietly coursing through it.

"Senior Sister Yun!"

Luo Cheng was briefly startled but quickly snapped out of it and stepped forward to greet her. "Senior Sister Yun, you’ve finished your retreat?"

"Yes, I emerged tonight."

Yun Mengli nodded slightly, her gaze piercing through Luo Cheng, probing his inner being and reaching deep into his soul. She opened her mouth and said:

"I’ve heard about you. Unexpectedly, you managed to achieve the Golden Body Realm. In just a few months, your cultivation advanced from the Fifth Layer of the Transcendence Realm to the Condensing Divine Bridge Realm, making you the chief outer disciple of the Xuanyuan Sect."

"All told, it’s been less than half a year since you awakened your Martial Soul, and yet your progress—a sudden leap—is something I couldn’t even fathom, even back then."

Yun Mengli was sincere in her words.

To advance from the Body Tempering Realm to the Divine Bridge within just half a year—this was nothing short of an unimaginable and extraordinary feat!

Luo Cheng scratched his head. "I don’t know what happened either. After achieving the Golden Body Realm, it seems like everything suddenly clicked, and cultivation became very simple."

He wasn’t spinning tall tales.

Instead, he attributed everything directly to the Golden Body Realm.

"The Golden Body Realm..."

Yun Mengli’s eyes swept across Luo Cheng, her gaze shimmering. She nodded slightly: "It’s said that the Golden Body Realm is the foundation of Supreme Martial Arts. The fact that you achieved this realm suggests that you possess remarkable talent in physical refinement."

Yun Mengli didn’t delve deeper into the topic.

Everyone has their secrets, and she was no exception.

"However, while the Golden Body Realm provides great utility in refining the body, the extent to which you’ve achieved progress in such a short time may already be its peak."

"In the future, when your cultivation reaches the Awakening Vein Realm and starts to refine your spirit and nourish your Qi, the benefits of the Golden Body Realm will diminish significantly. Be prepared for this."

Luo Cheng understood what she was concerned about.

She feared that he might face a bottleneck, halting his rapid cultivation progress at the Awakening Vein Realm, and ultimately be crushed under the weight of his own expectations.

But that scenario would never occur.

With each Martial Soul Beast Soul he devoured, adding more shining stars to his constellation,

his Martial Soul’s quality would only continue to grow stronger!

His path of cultivation would be one of ever-increasing momentum! Boldness! Forward progress!

There could not possibly be a second outcome!

Thinking this to himself, Luo Cheng replied aloud, "Thank you for the advice, Senior Sister. I will remember it."

"Good. Back then, I only tasked you with becoming one of the outer sect’s ten great disciples. Never did I imagine that you’d deliver such a surprise, rising to the position of chief disciple and proving wrong those who looked down on you. You’ve even vindicated my judgment."

A rare smile graced Yun Mengli’s exquisite face.

Originally, urging Luo Cheng to vie for a spot among the top ten disciples had been a casual suggestion, carrying little to no expectations.

Yet not only had Luo Cheng accomplished it, but he had also surpassed all competition to become the chief outer sect disciple!

From now onward, she wouldn’t have to endure any gossip about how she had accepted into the sect a disciple with an awakened Wasted Martial Soul.

As she spoke, Yun Mengli took out a Glazed Jade Bottle:

"You’ve achieved the Divine Bridge. Your next task is to allow the Essence Energy Spiritual Light to blossom and expand, breaking through to the Awakening Vein Realm. This Meridian Opening Pill will assist you in advancing your realm."

"Thank you, Senior Sister!"

Luo Cheng didn’t refuse.

To him, the more cultivation resources, the better; to reject them would only seem impolite.

Yun Mengli pondered briefly and then said, "I’ve also heard about your conflict with the Crown Prince Hall, as well as your wager with Qin Douyuan. But I won’t intervene to help you."

"The Ji Family bloodline within you predestines that your future path will be a hundredfold, even a thousandfold more arduous than that of others. This road is one you must walk yourself."

Luo Cheng nodded.

A person’s road should inherently be traveled by themselves.

From the very beginning, he had never relied on anyone else.

A hint of admiration flickered in Yun Mengli’s eyes. Her soft tone grew a touch warmer as she smiled:

"Excellent. Although I won’t assist you directly, I can assure you this: no one in the Xuanyuan Sect will dare to bully you."

Luo Cheng’s eyes lit up. "That’s enough for me."

"There are countless geniuses in this world, many of whom shine brightly in their early years but ultimately fade into obscurity. Rare are those who persist in their true purpose, steadily honing their craft, finally achieving greatness. I hope you will be the latter."

"Now, I must resume my training. When my session concludes, I hope to hear the news that you’ve claimed first place in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition."

As she spoke, Yun Mengli’s figure flickered and disappeared into the night within the blink of an eye.

Luo Cheng gazed toward the direction of Yun Mengli’s departure.

"I wonder what realm Senior Sister Yun has reached now..."

Even standing beside Yun Mengli earlier, Luo Cheng had faintly felt an overpowering pressure, one that far exceeded that of his master, Chen Xuan.

Moreover, judging by her tone and demeanor, she carried unrivaled confidence, as though she could disregard anyone within the Xuanyuan Sect.

At this thought, a smile crept onto Luo Cheng’s face.

Yun Mengli’s immense strength was undoubtedly something beneficial to him!

"Let’s take a look at the changes in my Sea of Consciousness."

Gathering his thoughts, Luo Cheng returned to the Practice Field. Sitting cross-legged, he focused his mind inward.

In the Sea of Consciousness, waves of golden light surged, and the Essence Energy Spiritual Light rose like a celestial pillar, connecting directly to his Martial Soul.

The Nine-colored Mysterious Egg radiated streams of nine-colored Divine Brilliance, its light soaring into the heavens—brilliant and dazzling, imbued with an even greater sense of mystery and enigma!

Luo Cheng’s mind stirred, and the Nine-colored Mysterious Egg quivered gently, releasing an overwhelmingly powerful surge of energy that caused ripples throughout his Sea of Consciousness.

"No wonder cultivation emphasizes the Martial Soul starting at the Awakening Vein Realm. The earlier stages focus on tempering the body and fortifying the vitality and Essence Energy. Upon reaching the Awakening Vein Realm and forming the Divine Bridge, the Martial Soul will begin to connect with the heavens and earth..."

Luo Cheng murmured to himself, his gaze shifting upward towards the True Dragon Temple.

Buzz!

As his mind touched the True Dragon Temple, Luo Cheng’s consciousness once more descended into that boundless, infinite starry expanse.

As he had suspected, this time, the Galaxy Divine Bridge of starlight was now fully complete!

On the Galaxy Divine Bridge, Divine Radiance flowed as if cast from Heavenly Jade Divine Marrow, spanning directly beneath his feet and leading to the True Dragon Temple’s majestic gates!

"So it really does relate to my realm!"

Luo Cheng took a deep breath. After a moment of hesitation, he stepped forward.

Buzz!

As his foot landed on the bridge’s surface, Luo Cheng immediately felt a tremendous pressure bearing down on him from all directions. He was like a fish thrown ashore, gasping for air, suffocated by the overpowering force!

Clenching his teeth, Luo Cheng pressed forward resolutely.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

His footsteps echoed through the cosmos, resounding like bells and drums, lingering endlessly!

After taking three steps, Luo Cheng felt his consciousness weighed down as if by a mountain. Mustering all his strength, he managed to take a fourth step!

Boom!

As his foot descended, Luo Cheng’s vision plunged into darkness. Panting heavily, he opened his eyes, his spirit utterly spent!

"It’s really not easy!"

Thinking back to the terrifying pressure he had endured, Luo Cheng couldn’t help furrowing his brow deeply.

It seemed that crossing the Galaxy Divine Bridge would grant access to the True Dragon Temple.

But for the moment, even using every ounce of his strength, he could only manage four steps!

Such a distance was nothing compared to the vast span of the Galaxy Divine Bridge—it wasn’t even a drop in the ocean!

"It must be that my realm isn’t strong enough..."

After a brief moment of disappointment, Luo Cheng quickly let it go.

As his cultivation advanced, it was only a matter of time before he successfully crossed the Galaxy Divine Bridge and reached the True Dragon Temple to uncover the secrets it held!

Dong! Dong! Dong!

Suddenly, distant and solemn chimes echoed.

It was only then that Luo Cheng realized the brief instant he had spent on the Galaxy Divine Bridge had brought the dawn!

"It’s time to set off!"

Taking a deep breath, Luo Cheng consumed a pill to restore his spirit, changed into fresh clothing, closed the courtyard gate, and strode toward the Outer Sect Square.

Today marked the day he would depart for Jinyu Peak!