Chapter 1994 - 1991: Advancing by Retreating

Xu Wendong scanned the audience below, seeing no one dared to come forward to challenge, he stepped down from the stage with steady steps.

Li Lingtian observed and loudly announced the resumption of the previous selection method, continuing the selection through pairs of battles.

For a moment, the stage started a new round of fierce competition.

Soon, thirty spots were successfully selected.

Xu Wendong, Li Jiayin, and Zhao Ying’er naturally ranked among the top due to their strong abilities.

At the same time, Duan Yuan steadily secured a spot as well.

Among these thirty people, twenty truly deserved their spots, standing out with their own strength.

The remaining ten, however, muddled their way through solely relying on the matching mechanism.

They themselves knew clearly that with their abilities, they couldn’t make it to the Nether Ruins, so they promptly began selling their spots.

Those disciples with capabilities and aspirations to explore the Nether Ruins for opportunities had to purchase spots from them.

Qi Lechun, well aware of Zhou Ran’s potential, directly helped him purchase a spot, spending two hundred thousand Nether Crystals, showcasing the wealth of a Nether Talisman Master.

Today’s selection tournament ended, the sunset’s glow sprinkling on the lands of the Heavenly Nether Sect, draping the whole sect in a layer of golden gauze.

Xu Wendong and Li Jiayin walked side by side on the road back to Sect Master Peak, Xu Wendong’s expression calm, with a serene look in his eyes.

Li Jiayin, on the other hand, was full of excitement, her rosy cheeks like ripe apples, luscious and inviting.

Returning to the courtyard, Xu Wendong walked to the stone stool and gently sat down, his posture upright, gazing with an air of calm, as if the heated selection tournament earlier was merely an ordinary exercise to him.

"Junior brother, you were so valiant today!" Li Jiayin looked at Xu Wendong with admiration: "What’s your current cultivation level?"

"Why can’t I even see through you now?" She looked Xu Wendong up and down, her beautiful eyes filled with tenderness, love quietly flowing within.

After last night’s developments, their relationship underwent a qualitative change.

Previously, Li Jiayin might have had some fondness for Xu Wendong, a slight liking in her heart, but after last night, Li Jiayin felt she was somewhat inseparable from Xu Wendong at the depths of her heart.

"I am at Tongyou Realm Second Level!" Xu Wendong’s lips slightly curled, revealing a gentle smile.

"I don’t believe it!" Li Jiayin snorted lightly and rolled her eyes.

She walked with a lively step, approaching Xu Wendong, her face full of curiosity, eyes wide open, seriously observing Xu Wendong as if wanting to see through him.

As she bent down, her loose clothing instantly slacked, the enchanting scenery within faintly visible, deep ravines squeezed out by two mountainous peaks, alluring in form.

Perhaps due to the fierce combat she had just experienced at the selection tournament, fine beads of sweat adorned her delicate skin, shimmering under the sunset’s glow, adding an extra touch of charm.

Xu Wendong’s eyes brightened, a wave of uncontrollable impulse surging in his heart, he couldn’t help but reach out and grab.

"Ah! Junior brother, what are you doing!" Li Jiayin’s body shivered, shocked and quickly retreated a few steps, her face instantly flushed, like the evening glow on the horizon.

"Senior sister, did you forget what you promised me before?" Xu Wendong said with a smile, that smile carrying a hint of mischief.

He had been holding back a fire of desire in his heart, though he had released quite a bit with Zhao Ying’er last night, he still felt somewhat unsatisfied.

Yesterday, they had already reached that point, but Li Jiayin suddenly backed off, pulled up her pants and didn’t acknowledge their intimacy, how could he be reconciled?

Today, he was determined to pick this ripe "peach" for a taste.

"I... I’m not ready yet." Li Jiayin’s face instantly turned crimson, as red as if blood would trickle out.

She then remembered she indeed seemed to have promised Xu Wendong to let him pick.

"You already promised me before, regardless of what, you’d listen to me, and then you agreed just now to finish what was left unfinished last night."

Xu Wendong feigned a hurt expression, lightly sighed, and said helplessly: "Forget it, senior sister, just go back, I need to rest." After speaking, he slowly got up, turning towards the room.

Watching Xu Wendong’s slightly disappointed figure, Li Jiayin felt a mix of emotions in her heart, quite uncomfortable.

"So eager to..." Li Jiayin’s heart fluttered, recalling the taste of last night that still lingered pleasantly.

This morning, upon returning, she even looked through some dual cultivation manuals, learning more about dual cultivation.

It turned out yesterday’s degree didn’t count as true dual cultivation, true dual cultivation required two bodies to blend, souls and flesh deeply united.

"Since junior brother wants it, actually I could give it to him, he saved my father, his strength is formidable, and he’s a Nether Talisman Master..." Li Jiayin mused to herself.

Suddenly, a decisive look flashed in her eyes as if she made up her mind.

Eventually, she’d give it to him, why not today!

"Junior brother." Li Jiayin softly called, gently walking into the room.

Her face was flushed with countless shades of red, like the fiery clouds on the horizon.

She tiptoed to the bedside, her footsteps soft like a cat’s.

At this moment, Xu Wendong was already lying in bed, eyes slightly closed, seemingly ready to rest.

"Junior brother, let’s first agree, if I feel uncomfortable, when I say stop you must stop." Li Jiayin’s voice was soft and filled with a hint of shyness and anticipation, softly echoing in the room...

Xu Wendong slowly sat up from the bed, his eyes twinkling with mischievous light, lips slightly curved with a playful smile.

"Senior sister, I don’t want to force you." he said softly, his voice carrying tenderness and probing: "Actually, since I entered the Heavenly Nether Sect, I’ve noticed you."

"But everyone said you were as cold as a mountain, so I didn’t dare overstep."

While speaking, he carefully watched Li Jiayin’s reaction.

Li Jiayin’s heart stirred with his words, her fingers trembling slightly, eventually lifting to touch Xu Wendong’s lips, as if wanting to stop him from continuing.

"Junior brother, perhaps you don’t know..." Li Jiayin’s voice was as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, her face flushed like a sunset-stained horizon: "Actually, the moment I saw you, I was already captivated by you."

Though her voice was weak, the emotions contained within were intense and undeniable.

Last night she had already tasted that indescribable joy.

At this moment, she just wanted to go further with Xu Wendong, completely immerse herself in this feeling.

Xu Wendong’s eyes grew increasingly heated, even his breathing turned rapid.

At last, he was about to conquer this cold beauty of Heavenly Nether Sect!