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Chapter 238 Sun and Moon Intertwine, Five Elements Settle, Bloodline Resonance Arises with Doubts [Part Two]

The midday sun on the summer solstice.

Carrying the most intense and pure yang energy of the year, it penetrates the clean air above Hufeng City.

It shines directly into the surface of the sacred spring, mixing with the pure yang energy gushing from the spring's eye.

These streams of yang energy partially merged into the spring water.

Others, guided by Tang Hao's divine sense and magical power, entered his own dantian and sea of ​​qi.

After more than two months of baptism by the Great Sun Lapis Lazuli Light and slow purification by pure holy water.

The once filthy and turbulent spring water has now completely returned to its clear state.

The water surface was translucent and milky white, like the finest mutton fat jade.

Only in the deepest part of the sunlight can it reflect shimmering golden waves.

Altar at the bottom of the spring.

Tang Hao, like an unchanging rock, sat cross-legged beside the golden cocoon that enveloped Feng Mingyue, his aura surging like a tsunami.

The "Eight Primordial Scenery True Scripture" was circulating wildly within his body, with every acupoint greedily absorbing this gift from heaven and earth.

His body transformed into the eye of the storm, the gaping maw of a glutton, frantically devouring the primal torrent of yang energy from the sacred spring.

As the yang energy surged into the dantian, it not only nourished the golden core but also pushed the barriers of the cultivation technique's realm, causing them to crack under the unbearable pressure.

Each cycle of circulation in the "Eight Views of Primordial Chaos True Scripture" produces a roaring sound like a rushing river.

The Hunyuan Golden Elixir inside the dantian spun rapidly, its surface covered with dense cracks, and golden light shone through from the inside out.

That was a sign that the barrier to his realm was about to shatter and leap forward under the impact of the supreme Yang power.

The [Great Sun Glazed Light] that entwines around him is no longer a protective light shield, but rather a small sun that has truly sunk to the bottom of the pool.

It reaches its peak at the height of Yang, and wherever its light reaches, the last trace of filth remaining in the holy spring is completely annihilated.

The flames were dazzling, even forming a visible golden liquid.

Some of the golden light even seeped into the golden cocoon enveloping Feng Mingyue, accelerating her absorption of the remaining [Primordial Holy Water].

The other part continuously flowed into Tang Hao's limbs and bones, driving the transformation of his cultivation technique.

Echoing the external world, the Nightmare Throne within the sea of ​​consciousness and the tiny stars deep within the void are all undergoing changes.

On the throne where the spirit sat serenely, in addition to the dark gold patterns that originally symbolized the nation's fortune, there were now many more golden patterns.

These patterns cover the entire throne, and the area they occupy is almost as dark as the original black background.

If the changes to the Nightmare Throne are merely in its style and color...

Meanwhile, on the tiny star where the Nightmare Kingdom is located, earth-shattering changes are taking place.

"boom--!"

Whether it came from the void or the depths of his consciousness, a deafening roar, as if the heavens and earth were splitting apart, exploded, a sound that only Tang Hao himself could "hear".

The yang energy accumulated over the past two months, which was bound by secret techniques and could not be released.

At this moment, the shackles were finally broken.

It created an unprecedented connection with the vast Yin-attribute essence of the Nightmare Kingdom itself.

Yin and Yang are two energies, with Yin being the most extreme and Yang the most extreme.

They are no longer clearly distinct, but have begun to collide and merge!
The entire Nightmare Kingdom trembled violently, and the earth cracked.

Two enormous energy orbs suddenly erupted from the core of the world.

One of them was a raging inferno, extremely yang and powerful, carrying boundless light and heat as it soared into the sky.

One is a clear, cold radiance, extremely yin and gentle, closely following the moon's radiance.

They spiraled upwards, like ancient stars born at the dawn of time, breaking free from the constraints of the space of consciousness.

Ultimately, it hangs high above the gray, gloomy world barrier!

A blazing sun and a bright moon.

Two blazing, bright, high-energy plasma stars illuminated this illusory yet gradually real world for the first time.

The unchanging somber tone was broken, and light and shadow had a real boundary.

At the very moment the sun and moon took shape and their light shone brightly.

Suddenly, Tang Hao felt something, and in an instant, the [Five Elements Lotus] in his dantian and dantian appeared in the kingdom.

The next moment, the five-colored lotus flower shone brightly!

The five-colored light extended and intertwined wildly, presenting an unprecedented brightness and vibrancy.

Five pillars of light appeared between heaven and earth, reaching to the sky and connecting the earth.

The power representing the origin of the five elements began to weave and shape across the vast land.

The ground trembled, mountains rose, valleys sank, the beginnings of rushing rivers appeared, fertile soil separated from stubborn rocks, the wisps of grass and trees stirred, and the first glimmer of golden energy emerged...

The five elements circulate and interact, generating and restraining each other.

The Nightmare Realm is no longer a monotonous and illusory magical space, but has begun a preliminary material evolution that follows the laws of the Five Elements.

Although it is still very primitive, the breath of life has already begun to spread.

A difficult yet magnificent first step towards a real, small world!
Tang Hao seemed to smell it: the earthy scent of new life beginning to fill the air, the cool moisture of flowing water, the intense heat of leaping flames…

A rudimentary form of "matter" and the basic environment for the gestation of life are taking shape.

The most direct beneficiaries of the dramatic changes in the world are the living beings that inhabit it.

In each of the palaces, Yao Guang, Yin Yuan, Tian Ji, and the other nine women were the first to let out a long, cheerful whistle or a clear chirp.

Their auras surged like water suddenly released from a dam, and their magical power increased dramatically.

Having only recently advanced to the Core Formation stage, he broke through again, reaching the mid-Core Formation stage.

The pure, dark power surrounding the nine women became more restrained and concentrated under the illumination of the sun and moon, yet its power surpassed that of the past.

Similar to them, the Nightmare Attendants who were transformed from cultivators also benefited, with most of them advancing by one or even two minor realms.

Yao Guang's figure became increasingly ethereal, and Yin Yuan's aura grew even deeper and darker.

They looked up at the sun and moon in the sky, feeling the "land" beneath their feet gradually becoming real, and their hearts were filled with emotion.

“The sun and moon shine brightly in the sky, the five elements revolve... Your Majesty’s power has already created the world!” Yao Guang whispered, her beautiful eyes filled with awe and unparalleled loyalty.

"The Nightmare Realm is our eternal home!"

Yin Yuan's voice was cold, yet contained a hint of fanaticism.

The Nightmare Servants also emerged from their dwellings and bowed in the direction of the world's center.

An invisible force of belief converged into a river, flowing into the enormous nine-leaf lotus stone sculpture in the central square.

The Nightmare Warriors, who were born and raised here and can be considered natives of the Nightmare Kingdom, have also undergone a tremendous transformation.

Especially those elites who had been through the baptism of the previous battle to cleanse Hufeng City and had a solid foundation.

Under the pure yang light, the yin energy on their bodies was not weakened in the slightest; instead, it collided and merged with the dissipating yang energy.

At that wondrous point of balance where Yin and Yang interact, and through the subtle and gradual influence of the power of the Five Elements Lotus, an inconceivable new power was formed.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"Boom boom boom——!"

Dozens of powerful Golden Core Realm auras erupted one after another in various places!
A powerful aura surged into the sky, stirring the newly generated Five Elements energy.

The armor these warriors wore became more solid, with a cold metallic sheen, and their every move exuded a chilling aura of power.

Within their bodies lies a unique seed of power, a fusion of shadow and light—a unique golden core belonging to the Nightmare World.

They were the first "native" Golden Core beings born in the Nightmare Kingdom.

The dramatic changes, both internal and external, were simultaneously impacting Tang Hao himself.

As he completely absorbed and refined this wave of yang energy, the operation of the "Eight Primordial Scenes True Scripture" reached an unprecedented level of harmony and smoothness. The core runes of the technique finally condensed and took shape, imprinting themselves on the golden core.

A vast, upright, yet powerful aura containing the ultimate principles of Yin and Yang emanated from Tang Hao.

Sensing that he had successfully entered the mid-stage of the Core Formation realm, and the mysterious and wondrous changes that followed, he was filled with emotion.

The ability to gather Yin and Yang energies into one's own body is an achievement that was already quite difficult to attain before forming the Nascent Soul stage. Unexpectedly, he had already achieved it not long after forming the Core stage.

"As long as you cultivate step by step, once your Golden Core is complete, you can use the Nascent Soul Elixir to break through the core and form your Nascent Soul."

At this moment, the [Great Sun Glazed Light] surrounding Tang Hao also completed its sublimation at this final moment.

The golden light is restrained, no longer dazzling, but more pure and vast, like liquid gold flowing in reality.

As if imbued with innate sacred majesty, it drives away evil and suppresses all laws.

After noon.

As the abundant yang energy gradually subsided, the golden light at the bottom of the spring also faded.

After more than two months of continuous cleansing, the holy spring water has finally regained its former clarity and purity, brimming with vitality, and even surpassing its former glory.

On the altar, Tang Hao stood up, his gaze sharp as lightning and as deep as an abyss.

Two months of guarding and training not only shed the last trace of impetuosity in the young man, but also instilled in him a calm and confident control over his power.

As if sensing something, he looked away.

The light from the enormous golden cocoon gradually diminished, and tiny cracks appeared on its surface before it slowly unfolded like lotus petals.

“Crack…Crack…”

The golden cocoon shattered completely, eventually turning into specks of golden light that merged into the clear spring water.

Feng Mingyue, sitting calmly among them, was revealed.

Two months of sitting still did not leave the slightest trace of haggardness on her face.

The nourishment of the Primordial Holy Water and the protection of the Great Sun Lapis Lazuli Light made her skin as smooth and delicate as jade, adding even more radiance to her already beautiful appearance.

Feng Mingyue slowly opened her eyes.

The despair and confusion in his eyes were gone, replaced by a clear brightness, with a hint of the noble light unique to the Chenghuang bloodline shining in his eyes.

His aura was stable, and it faintly carried a pure fluctuation similar to that of the [Primordial Holy Water].

She immediately spotted Tang Hao, who was standing close by, having just finished his practice, his aura still slowly calming down, and wearing a gentle smile.

They remained silent, their eyes meeting.

Tang Hao's eyes held the satisfaction of two months of painstaking effort, along with a hint of barely perceptible inquiry.

'Why does this woman, who is connected to me by blood but whom I have never met, so deeply disturb my mind?'

Feng Mingyue's eyes were filled with the dazed feeling of surviving a disaster, heartfelt gratitude, and a strange tremor that stirred deep within her blood.

'Why does this boy, who saved my brother and me, and the entire Windcaller Clan, possess such a familiar and reassuring aura?'

The spring water was slightly cool, but looking at the other person, she inexplicably felt a warm current flowing through her heart.

A faint smile involuntarily appeared on her lips, enough to outshine even the brightest spring, as she gracefully and steadily extended her hand to Tang Hao.

Gazing at the slender, jade-like hand that reached out, Tang Hao hesitated only slightly before naturally extending his warm, broad palm to gently grasp it.

A warm sensation emanated from their fingertips, causing both of them to tremble slightly and pause for a moment.

His grip wasn't tight, yet it was firm and powerful, conveying silent support.

Feng Mingyue's fingertips trembled slightly, then she completely relaxed, entrusting her entire weight and trust to this hand.

With a light touch of their feet on the gray-black boulders at the bottom of the pool, two figures, like twin lotus blossoms, silently broke through the water's surface and leaped onto the shore.

"Mingyue!"

With a choked voice, Feng Mingyang, who was already extremely anxious, was the first to rush forward.

Overjoyed at having found her again, yet still shaken, she opened her arms and hugged Feng Mingyue tightly: "You really... came back!"

The force was so great that Feng Mingyue swayed slightly, but she immediately hugged her brother tightly and buried her face in his broad shoulders.

"Brother... I'm sorry to have worried you..." Before she could finish speaking, tears had already silently streamed down her face.

A thousand words are contained in this one hug.

Eighteen years of separation by life and death finally vanished at this moment.

All around, cheers that had been suppressed for a long time suddenly rose and fell.

All the elders, clan elders, and surviving members of the Hufeng clan were extremely excited as they watched the sacred spring return to its clear state and the Holy Maiden return safely.

Bai Jue stood beside Yan Yumin. Her leg had fully recovered, but her face was still somewhat pale.

Looking at the brother and sister embracing tightly, she also showed a relieved smile, her eyes filled with indescribable warmth and emotion.

Yan Yumin gently patted Bai Jue's hand, her gaze falling on Tang Hao, who had walked to their side and remained silent. A hint of joy and amusement flashed in her eyes.

After the siblings calmed down a bit, Feng Mingyang finally let go of his sister, put his hands on her shoulders, and carefully examined her face.

Only after confirming that she was indeed safe and sound did he breathe a long sigh of relief.

Taking a deep breath, he composed himself, took Feng Mingyue's hand, and turned to face Tang Hao, Bai Jue, and Yan Yumin.

The brother and sister, with solemn expressions, bowed deeply, performing an ancient and complete rite of worship that only the Hufeng clan performed when facing their most esteemed benefactor.

Unbeknownst to the two, Tang Hao frowned and slightly stepped aside to let them pass.

"Fellow Daoist Tang saved me from the demonic poison that gnawed at my heart, saved my sister's life, and saved the foundation of my clan's lineage!"

Feng Mingyang spoke in a loud voice, filled with solemnity and gratitude.

"This kindness and virtue is heavier than mountains! I, Feng, will remember it forever, and the Hufeng clan will never forget it!"

Tang Hao quickly returned the greeting, repeatedly saying he dared not accept it.

After nodding, Feng Mingyang turned to look at Bai Jue.

"Fellow Daoist Bai, you sacrificed your own tail to seal away the evil spirit! Mingyang and the Hufeng Clan are deeply grateful for such self-sacrifice and will never forget it!"

Finally, he looked at Yan Yumin and said, "Elder Yan, you have helped me all the way and never abandoned me. Your kindness is as great as the mountains!"

Looking at the three of them, Feng Mingyang's gratitude was palpable.

"From this day forward, the three of you will be the most honored benefactors of my Hufeng clan! If there is any command, my entire clan will go through fire and water to obey you without question! If you break this oath, may heaven and earth punish you!"

Feng Mingyue followed closely behind her brother, her voice soft yet clear, each word imbued with unwavering determination.

"Mingyue also expresses his deepest gratitude to the three benefactors for saving his life and protecting the clan. This kindness will never be forgotten. He will be ready to die for them if ever needed!"

Tang Hao felt a little flustered and quickly stepped forward to help the brother and sister.

"Senior, you flatter me! Mingyue... well, fellow Daoist, you are too kind! Exorcising demons and protecting the righteous path, helping each other, is our duty. The fact that you two are safe and sound, and that the Hufeng Clan has been reborn after the calamity, is the best outcome."

His words were earnest, and his gaze involuntarily fell on Feng Mingyue's elegant face.

Her gaze also happened to rise and meet his eyes.

His sincere gratitude seemed to be mixed with a different kind of complex emotion that he couldn't quite put into words.

Feng Mingyang stood up, his gaze towards Tang Hao becoming subtly more complex.

There was not only an overwhelming sense of gratitude, but also a deep-seated doubt and a hidden pain.

Tang Hao displayed the pure Chenghuang bloodline.

And, upon closer inspection, the eyebrows and eyes bore a striking resemblance to those of his younger sister…

'Could this young man who saved my sister and me and preserved our clan really be...?'

Once a thought arises, it coils around the mind like a poisonous vine.

The overwhelming emotions of gratitude and blood ties left him deeply troubled.

Feng Mingyang's eyes unconsciously darted back and forth between Tang Hao and his sister's faces.

(End of this chapter)