Mortal's Purple Sky Cave Heaven

Chapter 440 Ice Phoenix with Complicated Feelings

This is why, although everyone knows that the Nine Tribulations Nirvana Pill can increase the success rate of breaking through the Great Ascension bottleneck, very few people in the history of their True Dragon Clan have actually done so.

Furthermore, given the long lifespan of a true dragon, it will eventually be able to break through the bottleneck of Mahayana cultivation by slowly grinding away at its potential over time.

"Elder Candlelight's resolve to break through to the Mahayana stage is unparalleled among cultivators," Yue Li added, her words brimming with certainty.

“That’s true.” The elders nodded in agreement.

Just as the scene became somewhat tense, Elder Fu suddenly spoke up:

"Young friend Nie, would you like a Daoist partner?"

As he spoke, Elder Fu waved his hand downwards, and a bright-eyed, beautiful little girl immediately flew over.

His gaze fell on the girl's somewhat immature face, and Nie Zhaonan was slightly taken aback, then asked with a puzzled expression:
"This is?"

"This is my daughter, with a cultivation level of mid-stage Nascent Soul. If you don't mind, I, this elder, will arrange for her to be betrothed to you," Elder Fu said with a chuckle, as if he had already prepared his words.

"Greetings, Brother Nie." The girl's eyes darted around, but her face showed a hint of eagerness.

"This... she's only twelve or thirteen years old, right?" Nie Zhaonan was stunned and stammered.

“Alas, my daughter is actually over a thousand years old, though she may look young. You need not feel any burden.” Elder Fu hurriedly explained.

"This..." The elder in the Integration Stage spoke up personally, and Nie Zhaonan didn't know how to answer, so he couldn't make up his mind for a moment.

Seeing his hesitation, Bingfeng couldn't help but roll her eyes, feeling a pang of jealousy.

“Elder Fu, I also think your daughter is too young. Fellow Daoist Nie, I have a younger sister who is not only stunningly beautiful but also has the cultivation of a peak Void Refinement cultivator. She would have no problem protecting you on your cultivation path.” The beautiful woman in white suddenly interjected, initially expressing the same opinion as Elder Fu.

Seeing that the other elders all had similar expressions, showing great enthusiasm and wanting to deepen their relationship with him, Nie Zhaonan was speechless and felt a bit overwhelmed.

"Ahem. Zhao Nan is only at the Nascent Soul stage. He should focus on cultivation right now. I think we should let this matter go." Yuan coughed a few times and offered his advice.

Nie Zhaonan felt relieved and gave him a grateful look.

"Elder Yuan, you told us that Zhao Nan is fond of beautiful women and has many Daoist partners. Now you're saying something like 'let it be'? Are you trying to make fun of us elders?" Elder Fu snorted heavily, his expression displeased.

“Elder Fu is right, Elder Yuan, you should mind your own business,” the beautiful woman in white chimed in.

The other elders all looked at Yuan with a hint of warning.

Elder Yuan wiped away imaginary cold sweat from his forehead, secretly regretting that he shouldn't have secretly communicated with the elders about Nie Zhaonan when they were exchanging cultivation experiences.

He was so proud of himself back then, so proud of his good judgment, and now he regrets it so much.
Upon hearing this, Nie Zhaonan immediately understood the reason behind the matter. His gaze became distant. How could the elders know about his fondness for beautiful women? It turned out to be because of Elder Yuan.

At this point, even if he wanted to refuse the elders' kindness, he had no suitable reason.

Just as Nie Zhaonan was experiencing complex emotions, Yue Li slowly spoke, her voice calm, but anyone could hear the undeniable authority in it:

"Elder Jinlong values ​​my disciple highly and specifically instructed me to teach him well. He is already too obsessed with the pleasure of dual cultivation. If the elders do this, won't it ruin my disciple's cultivation? I think we should just drop this matter."

Upon hearing this, as if it were directed at her, a blush appeared on Bingfeng's jade-like cheeks.

Feeling a mix of anxiety and uncertainty, unsure whether to be happy or worried, Nie Zhaonan maintained a composed expression and replied:

"Disciple, please obey your master's orders."

"Hmm." Her disciple was quite obedient, Yue Li nodded in satisfaction.

“Elder Yue Li, you’re meddling a bit too much. You yourself prefer to be alone and have no intention of finding a Daoist partner, but you can’t force young friend Nie to comply.” The burly elder, who had been quietly observing the situation from the side, spoke up.

“I also agree with Elder Jin’s point of view. Even a master cannot force a disciple to obey his orders.” Another elder immediately chimed in in agreement.

"How I teach my disciples is not for you elders to decide," Yue Li said calmly, showing no concern for the elders' opinions.

Seeing that the elders seemed determined to persist, Yuan's eyes darted around, and he slowly spoke:

"I think it would be better if we both compromised. Zhao Nan has just obtained the Nine Revolutions True Dragon Technique and needs to cultivate in peace. It is indeed not advisable for him to form a Daoist partnership with anyone at this time. Why don't we wait until Zhao Nan advances to the Integration stage before discussing this matter? What do you all think?"

"Let's leave it at that," Yue Li said softly.

Without waiting for the elders to bargain further, he unleashed a burst of spiritual light, sweeping Nie Zhaonan, Jin Ling, and Bing Feng into his embrace before flying away.

The elders watched helplessly as the group of four left, and none of them made a move to stop them. They simply watched and sighed softly.

"Why can't Yue Li understand our good intentions? With young friend Nie's amazing talent, his offspring won't be too bad either. Having more promising descendants ensures the continuation of our lineage, which is also a good thing for our True Dragon Clan," Elder Fu said with some regret.

"It's a real pity that such a good talent isn't being passed down properly." The beautiful woman in white also shook her head slightly, somewhat regretful that she hadn't gotten Nie Zhaonan to agree on the spot.

"What's there to regret? Isn't there another chance after Fellow Daoist Nie advances to the Integration stage? Elder Yue Li agreed to this without hesitation." The burly elder's voice boomed.

The elders looked at him speechlessly. Investing should be done as early as possible. Once Nie Zhaonan advances to the Integration stage, his vision will be much broader, and he won't easily accept their recommendations.

"All this talk is just because I'm eyeing Zhao Nan's future potential and want to establish contact as soon as possible. Come to think of it, my judgment is really good. Letting Yue Li take Zhao Nan as her disciple was an extremely wise decision." Yuan shook his head, thinking to himself with a smile.

He had no intention of staying there long, and without saying a word, his figure disappeared silently from the spot.

Half a day later, in the cave of Qiyun Mountain, Nie Zhaonan embraced Bingfeng's delicate body, and they were about to have a passionate lovemaking session in the empty hall.

"No, Brother Nie, no!" Bingfeng Yu's arm braced against his chest, trying to stop him.

"Feng'er?" Nie Zhaonan asked, puzzled.

"Brother Nie, have you forgotten that Senior Yue Li told you to go into seclusion and cultivate as soon as you return to your cave? Brother Nie, you'd better hurry up, or Senior Yue Li will hold a grudge against me again." Bing Feng said softly, urging her on.

She could never forget the meaningful look that Senior Yue Li gave her before they parted ways.

"Master won't know," Nie Zhaonan said nonchalantly.

But the jade hand on her chest showed no sign of giving up, stubbornly holding on and completely separating their bodies.

"Just one day, just one day will do. Perhaps it's because dragons are inherently lustful, but ever since I received the Nine Revolutions True Dragon Technique, my desires have grown stronger," Nie Zhaonan conceded.

"Brother Nie is already extremely lecherous, how could he possibly be involved in the inheritance of cultivation techniques?" Bingfeng said coquettishly, not believing it at all. "If you don't believe me, feel it." Nie Zhaonan took her hand and probed downwards.

"It's so hot! How can it be so scorching hot!"

Ice Phoenix cried out in surprise, as if she had touched a flame. She quickly withdrew her hand, her delicate body trembling slightly.

"Feng'er, please help your husband."

Nie Zhaonan leaned close to her small ear and exhaled a breath of hot air, causing her originally translucent earlobe to turn red instantly.

"Okay, but... but only one day."

Bingfeng was quite experienced and knew that the man was indeed in great pain at this time, so she reluctantly agreed.

"it is good"

Nie Zhaonan leaned down and kissed him.
A day later, accompanied by the continuous drumbeats that seemed to have started at some unknown time, Bingfeng's voice rang out in the hall, as delicate and alluring as the first snow melting under the scorching sun:
"My husband, it's time for you to leave."

"No rush, it's only a day. At our level, a day is not long, it's just a breath in a mortal's life."

Nie Zhaonan didn't even look up, replying in a muffled voice.

"Um"

She replied softly, having completely forgotten about their one-day agreement.

"It's been half a month, my husband."

Bingfeng regained some consciousness and tried her best to push the man on top of her away.

But at this moment, her whole body was as soft as cotton, and she had no strength at all. Instead, she seemed to be playing hard to get.

Her fair skin, tinged with pink, exuded an irresistible allure.
Ordinary men would find it hard to resist, let alone Nie Zhaonan.

He didn't answer verbally, but showed Bingfeng his attitude through his actions.

Bingfeng was helpless. She couldn't resist at all, neither physically nor mentally. All she could do was keep seeing the look that Senior Yue Li had given her.

"I have disappointed Senior Yue Li."

A mix of joy and self-reproach created a complex feeling in her heart.

Three months later, the hall suddenly fell silent.

Nie Zhaonan had already withdrawn at some point, his figure disappearing, leaving only Bingfeng's silhouette.

Her wet palace dress was casually spread on the ground, her jade-like body lying horizontally, her spring light briefly revealed, her skin snow-white and rosy, she was extremely beautiful.

"Finally, she's gone." Ice Phoenix slowly opened her phoenix eyes, which were filled with confusion. She glanced around and, as expected, did not see that extremely familiar person. She exhaled a faint fragrance.

That one glance seemed to have drained all her strength; her eyes closed again unconsciously, and she fell into a deep sleep.

A faint smile played on her lips; she looked utterly content.

On the other side, Nie Zhaonan had already entered the secret chamber and begun to refine the Earth Divine Thunder Sword Formation. Once he had refined this last sword formation, he would be able to immediately begin his seclusion to break through to the Void Refinement stage without any other preparations.

Time flies, autumn goes and winter comes, and another year has passed.

A year may seem like a long time, but for cultivators, it's just a blink of an eye.

Mount Qiyun is a place where nothing major has happened within a radius of tens of thousands of miles, and it seems that things will continue to be peaceful like this.

However, on this day, an astonishing celestial phenomenon appeared without any warning in the sky above the summit of Mount Qiyun.

Suddenly, a series of thunderclaps echoed from the high sky, followed by milky-white clouds that appeared out of thin air and then converged on the mountaintop.

Within a radius of tens of thousands of miles, colorful points of light simultaneously emerged from the ground and trees, shooting into the sky.

Upon reaching a certain height, these light spots, due to the expansion and contraction of their surfaces, burst open like bubbles, transforming into patches of five-colored light that drifted towards Nie Zhaonan's cave.

In just a few breaths, the massive Qiyun Mountain was enveloped layer upon layer by an exceptionally thick, five-colored radiance, completely dyed in five colors.

Time passed slowly, and the milky white spiritual clouds in the sky accumulated more and more, while the five-colored rays of light shot in from all directions without diminishing, making Qiyun Mountain even more densely enveloped than before.

Such an amazing and strange sight naturally startled the ice phoenix who was resting in the cave. Immediately, she thought of something, her jade-like face lit up with joy, and with a movement of her delicate body, she passed through the thick five-colored light and flew out into the air.

When she appeared outside, her subconscious gaze swept across the scene and she saw two graceful figures, one in white and one in gold, on a distant mountain peak. She was slightly taken aback, and after a while, she flew over there somewhat guiltily.

"Senior Yue Li." As soon as she landed on the mountaintop, Bing Feng hurriedly and respectfully bowed.

Her gaze swept lightly over the Ice Phoenix, and Yue Li frowned slightly before asking:

"How long have you two been indulging in this absurd behavior?"

Bingfeng naturally didn't want to discuss such private matters with outsiders, but since Senior Yue Li was both Brother Nie's master and a woman herself, after hesitating for a moment, she still answered truthfully, her voice weak:
"three months"

"So long?" Yue Li was surprised and asked subconsciously.

The next moment, she suddenly felt that something was amiss. As her master, it was not a big problem for her to ask about this matter simply, but it was inappropriate to press on like this.

But the words had already been spoken, and it was too late to regret them.

"Hmm," Bingfeng, oblivious to anything amiss, nodded and answered in a respectful, soft voice:

"It was my fault for not being able to urge Brother Nie on. Please don't blame him, senior. Next time, I will definitely follow your teachings."

"It's alright, I know the fault isn't yours," Yue Li said with a slight sigh.

There's even a 'next time'? She didn't know what to say. Is dual cultivation really that addictive?
Jin Ling's gaze lingered on the Ice Phoenix for a while, but her expression grew increasingly puzzled. Finally, unable to contain her curiosity any longer, she asked:
"Bingfeng, you should still have your primordial yin intact, right? How then could you cultivate with Lord Nie? Could it be that you have cultivated an extremely powerful secret technique that allows you to preserve your primordial yin?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Li's expression immediately changed, and she looked at Bing Feng seriously again.

(End of this chapter)