Goddess Painting

Her eyes were unfocused, as if she were lost in some kind of memory, and her voice became somewhat mournful:

"That was... a hundred years ago..."

It turns out that a hundred years ago, Hua Muyao and her senior brother Qing Xuanzi were a divine couple in the Qingyun Sect, deeply in love and the envy of others.

The two teamed up to explore an ancient ruin called "Cangmu Cave".

Who knew that deep within the cave, they would encounter a berserk guardian tree, whose power was comparable to that of a Spirit Realm cultivator!

At the critical moment of life and death, her senior brother Qing Xuanzi, who had sworn eternal love to her, actually pushed her hard so that he could save his own life, sending her to the mouth of the ancient tree demon, while he took the opportunity to escape using his escape technique!

Hua Muyao barely escaped death by burning her own life force.

But instead of getting the opportunity, she was poisoned by a deadly poison – the "Poison of Decay"!

That was a terrifying toxin that could corrode life and sever all paths!

Coupled with the betrayal of his lover, the double blow caused inner demons to grow, and his Daoist heart was tainted.

As for that unfaithful man, Qing Xuanzi, knowing he had no face to return to his sect, he actually went to another sect and lived a carefree and happy life!

Upon returning to her sect, Hua Muyao risked going into seclusion to break through her cultivation level and prolong her life. However, she was backfired by the poison of decay and her inner demons, and nearly perished.

After hearing this story, Qin Feng couldn't help but feel a little sentimental.

This woman is a pitiful person too.

As he exerted force, he whispered in her ear:

Even if Qing Xuanzi abandons you, you should still live well.

"While you're torturing yourself like this, that heartless man is probably hiding somewhere secretly laughing!"

Hua Muyao's eyes dimmed, and she murmured to herself:

"Live well..."

"Yes!" Qin Feng nibbled on her earlobe, "Not only should we live well, but we should also be happy!"

"Happy?" Hua Muyao's eyes were glazed over. "How happy?"

"Just like now..."

Qin Feng suddenly looked up:

"Aren't you happy right now?"

"Ah...you're so naughty..."

Hua Muyao gasped for breath, clinging tightly to Qin Feng:

"Sister...I like it so much..."

After their passionate encounter, Qin Feng pressed his advantage:

"So what kind of cultivation technique do you practice?"

Hua Muyao was now completely obedient to him and spoke without reservation:

"It is... a top-grade Earth-rank... the Divine Tree Scripture..."

……

After it's over.

Qin Feng did not rush to leave, but began to cultivate in the world of the painting.

As expected, he used the magic brush to replicate Hua Muyao's top-grade wood spirit root.

Now, he possesses three sacred spiritual roots of water, fire, and wood, greatly increasing his cultivation speed once again.

At the same time, with the personal guidance of Hua Muyao, a powerful expert in the Blood Transformation Realm, and the insights gained from the dual cultivation technique, the profound mysteries of the "Divine Wood Scripture" were no secret to him!

More importantly, through dual cultivation, he actually absorbed a portion of the "decaying poison" that had accumulated in Hua Muyao's body for a hundred years into his own body!

This toxin is a death sentence in other people's bodies, but in Qin Feng's body, which possesses a colorless aura and a divine brush, it was actually transformed into a strange energy!

boom!

In the real world, a muffled sound came from inside Qin Feng's body.

New Realm, Level Six!

"call……"

Qin Feng opened his eyes, feeling the power surging within him once again, but he was pondering another question.

"While the poison of decay can be absorbed and transformed, how can this inner demon be overcome?"

"Although the magic pen allows me to enter her dream, the one who tied the knot must untie it!"

Just as he was thinking, Qin Feng suddenly felt something strange in his dantian.

He looked inward and his eyes widened in shock.

On the three spiritual roots of water, fire, and wood, a purple line had appeared out of nowhere!

This purple spiritual root emitted a chilling, eerie light, exuding an aura of evil and strangeness.

"This is... a poisonous spiritual root?!"

Qin Feng was shocked.

A mutated spiritual root outside the Five Elements!

Unexpectedly, after absorbing the poison of decay, and with the combined effect of the divine brush and the colorless energy cloud, this thing was actually forcibly created!

At this moment, the four spiritual roots complement each other within the dantian, forming a perfect cycle.

Cultivation speed... has increased dramatically once again!

"A four-element sacred item... at its peak!"

Qin Feng sighed deeply.

"If I had one more spiritual root, would I be able to break through the Saint-grade barrier directly?"

"What lies beyond the Saintly Rank...?"

At this moment, the wood-based family cultivation technique that Qin Feng originally practiced had been replaced by the Divine Wood Scripture within his body.

Now, there are corresponding Earth-rank cultivation techniques for fire, water, and wood, but there is still no cultivation technique for the poison attribute.

He tried to circulate the three Earth-rank cultivation techniques within his body.

The consumption rate of the colorless aura accelerated again, but with the help of the four sacred spiritual roots, the consumption was still within a controllable range.

With a thought, Qin Feng activated the Nameless Stone Carving Technique, replenishing the colorless energy ball to the size of an egg.

Strangely, after this replenishment, although the four sacred spiritual roots had slightly dimmed in luster, their quality did not drop as much as before.

"interesting……"

"Does having more spiritual roots mean more stable quality and slower consumption?"

"If we make the energy cluster even larger, will the cultivation speed be even faster?"

Just as Qin Feng was immersed in his wonderful vision of the future, the communication jade pendant in his arms vibrated.

Bai Ziyu's delighted voice rang out:

"Master! Elder Hua has responded!"

"Although he's still unconscious, the color in his face has returned quite a bit!"

"good!"

Qin Feng came to his senses and said in a deep voice:

"I understand, I will be there in a moment."

After hanging up the call, Qin Feng didn't rush off but instead fell into deep thought.

"How can we completely resolve Hua Muyao's inner demons?"

"The one who tied the knot must untie it..."

"Since it was that heartless man Qing Xuanzi who caused this trouble, then he'll have to pay the price!"

"I possess a magic brush; I can draw Qing Xuanzi within the world of paintings!"

"As long as Hua Muyao personally kills that unfaithful man in her dream, this inner demon... will naturally be dispelled!"

But there's a prerequisite—

He needs to know what Qing Xuanzi looks like!

……

Baihua Peak.

Qin Feng, disguised once again, appeared at the entrance of the cave.

"Master Wind!"

Upon seeing Qin Feng, Liu Qing knelt down with a thud, sobbing uncontrollably with emotion:

"Thank you so much, Master, for saving us!"

"Master...she really is getting better!"

"But...why hasn't Master regained consciousness yet?"

Qin Feng entered the inner room, glanced at Hua Muyao who was still unconscious, and said calmly:

"Although the decaying power within her has been temporarily suppressed, her life is not in danger."

"But the inner demons have not been eliminated. To fully awaken, one still needs to rest and recuperate, and proceed gradually."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qing quickly took out a storage bag from his robes and presented it with both hands:

"Master! This is a small fee for your consultation; I sincerely hope you will accept it!"

"When Master awakens, there will be a great reward!"

Qin Feng swept his spiritual energy across the area.

Excuse!

Ten high-grade spirit stones! One thousand mid-grade spirit stones!

Hua Muyao's wealth is indeed substantial!

Qin Feng accepted it without showing any emotion, and sighed:

"well……"

"Awakening... is still a long way off."

"Although the poison in her body has been suppressed, if this inner demon is not resolved, she may never wake up."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qing became anxious:

"Master! Please, I beg you, save my master!"

"I'll do anything you ask, just to wake her up!"

Qin Feng pondered for a moment, then slowly said:

"I do have a way, but I can only try it."

"What can we do?!" Hope ignited in Liu Qing's eyes.

The one who tied the knot must untie it.

Qin Feng stared into Liu Qing's eyes:

"To overcome her inner demons, she must slay their source in her dreams!"

"I need... a portrait of that person named Qing Xuanzi!"

"Only by knowing his appearance can I use my dream-entering technique to help her vanquish the demon!"

Liu Qing was taken aback, then suddenly realized:

Yes! Yes!

"Although Master hates him to the core, there is indeed a portrait of him kept in his study!"

"I'll go get it right now!"

Soon, a yellowed portrait was handed to Qin Feng.

The man in the painting has a handsome face, but exudes a feminine air, and his brows reveal a hint of indifference.

"So this is Qing Xuanzi...?"

Qin Feng put away the portrait, took his leave, and departed.

……

Return to Tian Shu Peak.

Qin Feng did not rest and immediately began to cultivate in seclusion.

The reason why Hua Muyao hasn't woken up yet is not only because of her inner demons, but more importantly because there is too much decaying power remaining in her body!

Although he had absorbed a portion of it before, it was only a drop in the ocean.

You must first refine and cleanse the energy within your body before you can continue absorbing!

A night of arduous practice.

The sixth level of the new realm is now completely stable!

The decaying energy within the body was also completely transformed.

After replenishing the colorless energy ball once more, Qin Feng looked at the four Saint-grade spiritual roots in his dantian, which, although somewhat dim, were still strong, and a confident smile appeared on his lips.

Everything is ready!

"As long as we absorb all the remaining decaying power within Hua Muyao's body, and then let her personally kill that unfaithful man..."

"This is the 'Meridian Opening Realm expert' stationed at Tian Shu Peak..."

"That solves the problem!"