The next instant, a bolt of purple lightning as thick as a wooden barrel trembled, carrying the true power of heavenly tribulation, and plummeted straight down at a speed that mortal cultivators could never dodge.

Before Xi Heng even realized that the lightning had started, the heavenly tribulation had already arrived.

The heavenly might easily tore through several large shields formed by red and white flames. It was blocked for a moment by the top-grade treasure, and then crashed straight into the girl's body with a loud bang.

Then, thunder rumbled.

Xi Heng's seated figure was engulfed by lightning, his physical body was easily destroyed, his skin cracked, and his muscles and bones were broken at the same time.

But then flames arose, and wherever lightning destroyed, new life was born.

The life-protecting mirror is also taking effect, shining down golden light that increases the speed of regeneration by several times.

A body-tempering lightning strike lasted for over ten seconds, causing Xi Heng's physical body to undergo a hundred destructions and a hundred rebirths.

As the lightning tribulation dissipated and the flames gradually died down, the girl remained calmly seated, her loose hair still burning with red flames, her appearance unchanged.

After the first body-tempering lightning tribulation ended, Xi Heng immediately took out the Extinction Pill, crushed the pill bottle, and bit into the pill.

The miraculous pill dissipates upon entering the mouth, quickly stabilizing the spirit and soul as if an anchor had been added.

"The next tribulation is the Refining Spirit Lightning Tribulation. Conventional magic weapons will be ineffective, but a deeply condensed sword heart and resentful fire should be able to help..."

She gathered the scattered crimson flames around her, found the sword heart within her newly formed nascent soul, and expanded her domain of achievement. Just as when gathering the heart sword, it shrank back and solidified on the surface of her physical body.

The thunderclouds in the sky swirled again, and purple lightning gathered and took shape, glaring at her like the face of a ferocious Qilin beast.

Xi Heng remained completely unafraid, letting the chaotic winds that accompanied the arrival of the tribulation clouds blow her hair and cause her clothes and skirt to flutter wildly.

Amidst the whooshing sounds, muffled thunder reverberated.

A powerful mental pressure was like Mount Tai pressing down on him. Xi Heng tried to hold on with his own body, but he was so fragile that it was like a thin hand trying to hold up a mountain.

boom--

The purple lightning beast on the surface of the thundercloud fell down and struck Xi Heng directly.

The already immense mental pressure was like being hit by a heavy hammer, almost crushing her.

The girl trembled slightly, and a few drops of blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.

She suddenly gritted her teeth and used her sword heart to resist again.

A burst of white light erupted, and Xi Heng felt as if his physical body had transformed into a sharp blade. Although he did not move in reality, he was mentally slashing at the descending mountain.

A bright light flashed in his mind, and all kinds of forces gathered together to resist.

When the power of the resentment fire was also sent, Xi Heng was able to truly withstand it.

After a few seconds, the pressure disappeared, and everything became quiet.

She opened her eyes and looked at the lightning tribulation, a thought flashing through her mind:

"The heavenly tribulation is not to be underestimated... It is much more powerful than I imagined, and it is almost all aimed at the limit."

"However, it can be done."

After a moment's thought, Xi Heng immediately devised a method to calm his mind, preparing to face the next tribulation related to his inner demons.

Within the Seven Purple Lightning Tribulations, one path tempers the body, two refines the spirit, three illuminates the mind, and four reveals one's true nature.

"These next two tribulations, though not complete inner demon tribulations, are close enough... I hope the effects of the Extinction Pill will be sufficient to get through them." Xi Heng took a deep breath, trying his best to improve his mental state in this short period of time.

For the next few dozen seconds, the muffled thunder no longer echoed in the sky.

Only tiny bolts of purple lightning gathered little by little, accompanied by a faint pipa-like sound like burning firewood, forming a half-closed eye in the sky.

The pupil slowly opened, and she met its gaze without any hesitation.

The next instant, a purple light flashed in the center of his pupils.

Instantly, the entire pupil transformed into a bolt of purple lightning that struck down.

Xi Heng's eyes were penetrated by the purple lightning, plunging him into complete darkness.

The illusion of inner demons then unfolds.

……

Ring, ring ring...

The phone alarm clock rang in my ears with a crisp, piercing sound.

Xi Heng slowly opened his hazy eyes, and his little head, which was nestled in the soft pillow, swayed gently.

She raised her slender arm, pressed the back of her hand against her forehead, and slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

Colors and light gradually appeared before my eyes; it was an unfamiliar ceiling.

No, it's the familiar ceiling...

Pale pink accents the pale white, with a rainbow-shaped bedroom lamp hanging in the center. The window next to it is covered with a white gauze, through which the greenery outside can be vaguely seen.

Xi Heng stretched and yawned on the bed, feeling a bit tired.

"It's like I was struck by lightning... How could I have such a dream?" she muttered to herself, straightening her pajamas and getting up to change her clothes.

But then there was a knocking sound at the door.

The girl responded, and the door opened, revealing a woman with a neat ponytail.

"Come down and have something to eat."

“Senior Hongmiao.” Xi Heng was a little dazed, subconsciously thinking that the other person shouldn’t be here.

After a moment, she came to her senses and sighed softly, "It's Saturday today, I have to get up early..."

"Miss Yan is cooking herself, aren't you coming?"

"Come on," Xi Heng said groggily, then propped himself up and got out of bed.

Then, like a zombie, he moved his feet and lazily went out to the bathroom to brush his teeth.

While squeezing toothpaste, I heard the sound of water splashing from the shower next door. The white mist blurred the already blurry glass, but I could still vaguely see a figure.

I glanced casually into the bathroom after brushing my teeth, and the door suddenly opened, a hand reaching out to grab a towel from the shelf next to it.

As luck would have it, Xi Heng peeked through the crack in the door and saw a girl with light blonde hair inside.

"Feng Huo takes a shower in the morning, right?" she greeted.

"I just went out for my morning exercise, of course I need one." Chen Fenghuo grabbed a bath towel and held it to her chest, then glanced at Xi Heng who was brushing his teeth and said, "Aren't your pajamas a little too loose?"

"Hmm? It suits you quite well." Xi Heng swayed his body, not feeling that it was loose.

"...It seems like she doesn't show any figure at all." Chen Fenghuo blinked.

"What body type do pajamas need to have?" Xi Heng turned his head away and brushed his teeth a little harder.

The other person chuckled and then went back into the shower to wipe themselves down.

Gumbling--

She rinsed her mouth and washed her face in one smooth motion. Her movements were no longer as stiff as when she first woke up. She naturally went to the living room, grabbed a carton of milk, and brought it to her lips.

A faint aroma wafted from the open kitchen, drawing Xi Heng closer.

Another girl wearing an apron stood there, taking xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) from the stacked steamers.

"Landlord Yan, what are you doing today?" the girl asked as she approached.

"Hmm... steamed buns, steamed buns, and more steamed buns." Yan Hongji carried several baskets of small steamed buns to the long table where they were eating.

Xi Heng glanced at it, picked up the milk carton, and carried the remaining baskets over.

As the two worked, one by one the small bamboo baskets were opened, and the aroma filled the air.

The girl blinked and leaned closer, saying, "Shumai, chicken feet, shrimp dumplings... it's not just steamed buns, so many different kinds are made by Hongji?"

"Senior Sister Hongmiao also helped a lot, and there were a few pre-made dishes that were not quite finished." Yan Hongji clapped her hands: "But most of them were made by myself."

"How sumptuous! What day is it today?" Xi Heng thought about the calendar but didn't think it was any special holiday.

"Is this the anniversary of our one-month cohabitation?" Yan Hongji asked casually.

"No way, it's definitely more than a month." The girl shook her head.

"How long was that?"

“It’s been so many years…” Xi Heng always felt that way: “Then we were separated for many years, and now we’re back together.”

The other person laughed and said, "Wouldn't we both become old ladies then?"

"Hmm...that's true." Xi Heng tilted his head, wondering why the reality was not quite what he had expected.

"Actually, it's our first wedding anniversary." Yan Hongji leaned closer, putting one arm around Xi Heng's waist, and started making things up.

"We're not married yet," the girl retorted.

"Although you kept bringing other people along during this time, first you brought in your senior, and then you brought in Chen Fenghuo and your sister to live here, I forgive you," she said with a smile.

"Please don't just live in your own imagined world." Xi Heng sighed, "We're all just classmates who are a little closer than each other. As for Chu Xiao, we're purely sisters."

"Would classmates who are even slightly closer be as intimate as you and me?" Yan Hongji asked, tilting her head.

"...Well, I think so?" Xi Heng said shamelessly.

"So, are you also this close with the girl named Ima Yu who recently transferred here?" the other person suddenly asked.

"Huh?" Xi Heng was a little confused.

"And there's Senior Yin Wanluan, who's quite famous in the art department. You seem to be getting close to her too?"

"Wait, wait, wait..." The girl's thoughts were a bit confused. She didn't think she had done anything, but after searching through her memories, what the other person said seemed to be true.

"I don't know how to explain this?"

"Ahem." Xi Heng coughed lightly to change the subject: "I think there's a big problem with our world. Is it possible that some strange phenomenon has suddenly resurfaced and changed people's perceptions? Or maybe you and I come from two different parallel worlds, so our perceptions are different... Or maybe I've traveled through time again. Wait, why did I say 'again'?"

"That was so stiff." Yan Hongji chuckled. "I don't blame you."

"Hmm..." The girl was still confused, and silently picked up a small custard bun and put it to her lips.

Then, he took a sip from the milk carton in his hand.

Hongji moved closer and tapped the beverage box with her finger, making a soft sound.

"Mango-flavored milk doesn't help much with your figure. If you want to be fuller, you can try some massage to promote blood circulation. Do you want me to help you?"

Xi Heng paused, then pouted and said...

"unnecessary."

"Okay, I'll go call the others first. You can have your breakfast first." Yan Hongji hummed a song as she walked up to the second floor of her villa.

"..." Xi Heng remained where he was, staring at the other person's back, his mind somewhat dazed.

He slowly sat down, tilted his head, and looked at the various exquisite dishes on the table.

Something just doesn't feel right.

She looked out the window again, thought for a moment, picked up the trash and went outside.

The door was open, and as I stepped outside, I felt a gentle breeze that stirred my hair.

Xi Heng picked up a strand of hair from her shoulder and felt that the hair color was different from before, but she couldn't remember when she had dyed her hair.

I strolled slowly along the road, chin in hand, lost in thought, and gazed up at the vast sky.

"I... I shouldn't be in this position..."

“Some loftier goals and missions have not yet been achieved, but they are not in my memory; there are some discrepancies.”

"Then what is my purpose in this world?" Xi Heng asked himself, casually tossing his everyday trash into the bin in front of the villa.

"Will we live well together during our studies? After graduation, will we find a suitable job, stay close to our friends, and be happy every day?"

“Is this what I want?”

It sounds like something everyone would want.

But Xi Heng always felt that his wishes should go beyond this.

Her true feelings and wishes are not here.

Amidst the doubt, a pleasant female voice came from the side:

"Xi Heng?"

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