The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 638 - 146 Strikingly Different Feelings

In the small town below the Five Sacred Mountains of the Sword Sect, Lin Yun strolled leisurely through the streets with Dongfang Hongyue on his left hand and Bai Jiaojiao on his right.

A handsome man and two beautiful women, all of transcendent aura, should have attracted the attention of mortals, but the bustling crowd surprisingly ignored the trio entirely.

"Your cultivation level has advanced yet another step," Dongfang Hongyue remarked admiringly. Lin Yun had not only concealed himself but also her and Bai Jiaojiao, and the familiar Great Mist was nowhere to be seen.

This indicated Lin Yun’s increasingly refined control over the Great Mist Divine Power.

Lin Yun was indeed showing off on purpose. Hearing Dongfang Hongyue’s praise, he feigned modesty and said, "It’s nothing special, I just broke through to the Celestial Knowing Realm, that’s all."

Dongfang Hongyue obviously knew he was bragging, but Lin Yun indeed had something to boast about. To start from nothing and reach the Celestial Knowing Realm in a decade or a year was quite impressive.

However, a quick review of Lin Yun’s promotion history made Dongfang Hongyue feel that something was amiss.

The jump from Mortal to Mortal Transcendence was a result of battling together with her in flames for three days. Their Immortal Bodies were activated simultaneously; her cultivation soared, and Lin Yun’s gains were substantial, resulting in a three-stage leap.

Later, during the process of Divine Cultivation, Dongfang Hongyue was aware that Lin Yun and the Flower Fairy had cultivated together.

"How did you break through to the Celestial Knowing Realm?"

Considering a certain possibility, Dongfang Hongyue felt uneasy.

Lin Yun didn’t intend to hide it from her and candidly replied, "When the water is full, it overflows; when the channel is reached, it happens naturally. Jiaojiao also contributed much."

After acquiring Bai Jiaojiao’s Dragon Blood and the Pure Water from the little dragoness, Lin Yun was only a step away from his breakthrough. When Bai Jiaojiao reached the fullness of her True Dragon form, some essence escaped naturally, which Lin Yun absorbed.

Afterward, Lin Yun’s energy, qi, and spirit reached a peak state. He was just short of the final step when he absorbed the Pure Essence from Qing Shui’s water, resulting in a breakthrough as a matter of course.

Whereas others rely on enlightenment to break through, acquiring essence by understanding the Dao and self-producing it, Lin Yun’s breakthrough came from absorbing the essence of others.

Clearly, everyone’s circumstances are unique.

Dongfang Hongyue: "..."

So her summary wasn’t wrong. Lin Yun’s rapid progress was due to various women?

And she was the first link in Lin Yun’s path of advancement?

Thinking of this, Dongfang Hongyue felt something was not quite right.

The cultivation she had worked hard on for hundreds of years suddenly seemed less appealing.

"Have you ever focused on cultivating by yourself?"

"Of course!"

Lin Yun said with conviction.

When he first started, and before Xiao Qing hatched, he practiced alone.

Luckily, Dongfang Hongyue did not hear this; otherwise, she would have been envious.

Seeing that Lin Yun’s progress was so rapid, Dongfang Hongyue finally spoke up, "I’m thinking of attempting to break through myself."

Lin Yun, detecting the seriousness in Dongfang Hongyue’s voice, felt a hint of foreboding.

"Is there a risk in breaking through?"

"Yuxuan once said that only when the Three Souls, Heavenly, Earthly, and Human, are unified is a person complete. I’ve perfected my Heavenly Soul and Human Soul; only the Earthly Soul remains," Dongyue explained.

Seeing Lin Yun’s grave expression and not wanting to worry him too much, she added lightly, "Don’t worry, there have been others before me, so I can learn from their experiences. Lin Yu also gave me some advice."

With that, Dongfang Hongyue turned her gaze toward Bai Jiaojiao.

Bai Jiaojiao had become a True Dragon a long time ago, but it was only recently that she had attained the actual power of a True Dragon, meaning she had recently broken through as well.

Even though Bai Jiaojiao wasn’t of the same kind, she could still potentially provide some aid to Dongfang Hongyue’s breakthrough.

"Jiaojiao, what about you? How did you break through?" Dongfang Hongyue asked.

This is the benefit of having a harem team. Personal cultivation issues, usually sensitive topics, can be freely discussed among close relations, and since they were united in their goals, there was nothing they couldn’t share.

As the world faced an unprecedented upheaval, people continued with their own schemes, never knowing when conflict might erupt.

Fortunately, Lin Yun happened to have united several key figures around him; the absence of others didn’t matter much anymore.

Perhaps this was Lin Yun’s path to saving the world.

Bai Jiaojiao had no intention of hoarding secrets. In the midst of palace intrigue, her goal wasn’t to suppress her sisters but rather to improve her status in Lin Yun’s eyes. Generously sharing her breakthrough experience could also gain her favor in his heart.

"I’m not exactly sure how to describe the breakthrough, but I’ll share the process and my feelings," Bai Jiaojiao offered considerately, looking out for Dongfang Hongyue’s concerns, and continued, "At the time, I was with Lin Yun, preparing to consummate our marriage, and I was rather excited."

Dongfang Hongyue: "..."

That part could be omitted, and although she knew Lin Yun would eventually win over Bai Jiaojiao, she didn’t want to hear about it.

But Bai Jiaojiao was oblivious to Dongfang Hongyue’s disheartened expression; she closed her eyes, seemingly reliving the moment, and said, "It felt as if a film was being torn, and the soul was trying to fly out of the body. It was a very painful and yet blissful feeling."

"I understand that part; you don’t need to get so specific. Just talk about your breakthrough experience," Dongfang Hongyue interjected.

Dongfang Hongyue almost lost her composure, feeling as if she had been dominated and ruthlessly attacked by Bai Jiaojiao—it was an intolerable humiliation!

However, Bai Jiaojiao expressed her confusion, "What I’m talking about is the sensation of breaking through! After shattering that thin membrane, everything before my eyes changed. I just can’t describe it properly—it’s like there’s an added rhythm, and because I can see it, I can interact with it."

As she spoke, Bai Jiaojiao flipped her hand, and dark clouds gathered in the previously clear sky, signaling the imminent rain.

This is the power of the Defiant Heavenly Realm, to summon clouds with the flip of a hand and rain with the turn."

The charm that is so hard to put into words is the very essence of what allows cultivators of the Defiant Heavenly Realm to utterly dominate those below it; the two are simply not on the same level of power.

That’s when Dongfang Hongyue finally understood the misunderstanding, but could it really be considered her fault?

It must be due to Bai Jiaojiao’s poor explanation!

By now, Dongfang Hongyue had listened to two people’s insights on their breakthroughs.

Compared to Lin Yu, who reached her breakthrough through personal enlightenment, Bai Jiaojiao’s passive breakthrough during her physical fulfillment with a perfected Divine Soul and vitality naturally provided a different experience.

Lin Yu sought enlightenment on her own and unified the Three Souls, while Bai Jiaojiao was pierced through by the rhyme of the Dao, and forced to tear through the invisible barrier to see the New World.

The nuances in their experiences naturally differed slightly.

"Do you currently sense some kind of malice governing everything?"

"Not at all, but I do feel a lot of goodwill; does that count?"

Bai Jiaojiao’s response left Dongfang Hongyue thoroughly perplexed.

Both were in the Defiant Heavenly Realm, so why did Bai Jiaojiao sense goodwill while Lin Yu sensed malice? What made their experiences different?

The method of breakthrough?

Did it mean Lin Yun should break through whilst engaged in physical activities?

Dongfang Hongyue shook her head, dismissing such preposterous thoughts. Even she found the idea amusing.

There had to be other differences between them, but with so many differences between Lin Yu and Bai Jiaojiao, Dongfang Hongyue couldn’t discern which one led to their different perceptions.

However, there was one thing they had in common: neither had taken the step of going to the Netherworld to seize the Earthly Soul. Dongfang Hongyue began to doubt whether this step was even real—could Yuxuan have been lying?

After pondering for a moment, Dongfang Hongyue still found it hard to believe Yuxuan would lie. Perhaps it was because both Lin Yu and Bai Jiaojiao were unusual cases!

Because of this, Dongfang Hongyue had no reference for how to venture into the Netherworld and seize back the Earthly Soul.

But as the crisis loomed, she had to make a decision.

Despite the lack of sufficient experience, she still decided to attempt a breakthrough towards the Defiant Heavenly Realm.

"Lin Yun, when you are free, I hope you can protect me during my attempt."

Dongfang Hongyue made her decision; although she was timid, once she resolved to do something, she would rarely change her mind. Breaking through was an imperative, for cultivation is like sailing against the current: one must forge ahead or be swept backward.

She feared advancing now, but the longer she hesitated, the more she would dread moving forward.

Moreover, with the Divine Realm Inhabitants already here, if she didn’t break through now, she might never get another chance.

To maximize her chances of success, she still reached out to Lin Yun.

At this moment, she could only rely on Lin Yun.

Lin Yun had plans to repair the dam in his mind, but as soon as Dongfang Hongyue made her request, he immediately agreed.

"Whenever you need me, I’ll be there."

Dongfang Hongyue’s matters were of utmost importance; all other affairs had to take a back seat.

Knowing what Lin Yun was currently undertaking, Dongfang Hongyue added, "You can finish repairing the dam first. During this time, I’ll prepare thoroughly."

"Okay."

Lin Yun sighed inwardly, ultimately refraining from uttering any words of dissuasion.

He was aware that Dongfang Hongyue was taking a risk, but she had compelling reasons to do so—and Lin Yun understood them all.

In the end, he was not strong enough. If only he were powerful enough to annihilate Demons and Gods with a single thought, the ones he loved would not have to take such risks.

It was supposed to be a leisurely shopping trip for three, but now the mood had turned somewhat somber. Dongfang Hongyue, aware that she was the cause, swiftly changed the subject, "By the way, are you sure it’s alright to let Wu Xin and Yu Jiaolong stay together? "

Wu Xin hadn’t completely come around yet, and pairing her with Yu Jiaolong could potentially spell trouble.

"Don’t worry, Wu Xin is smart and knows what to do," Lin Yun confidently said.

As he had predicted, Wu Xin was now firmly on his side.

Provoking someone sly and deceitful, with countless tricks up their sleeve, and possessing powers specifically designed to counter her own was no different from seeking death.

Besides, Lin Yun had placed a Slave Mark on her.

Nevertheless, Wu Xin could comfort herself with the thought that Lin Yun was surely a devil of higher rank than a Heavenly Demon; to serve such a devil wouldn’t be a disgrace to her own kind, right?