Upon hearing Lin Dong’s words, Ye Linglong didn’t hesitate at all and hurriedly grabbed the cluster of Five Elements Energy.

She then sat cross-legged, made seal gestures with her hands, closed her eyes, and focused her mind. It seemed as if every pore on her body opened all at once, ready to receive this gift from nature. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

She guided the Five Elements Energy to approach slowly. As the distance closed, she could clearly feel the immense power contained within.

The energy entered her body, perfectly merging to form an indescribable force of harmony.

When the Five Elements Energy touched Ye Linglong’s skin, a warm yet slightly prickling sensation spread throughout her body. It felt as though countless small streams were surging inside her, rushing through every cell, cleansing her meridians and bone marrow.

Ye Linglong gritted her teeth and, with unyielding willpower, guided this force to run through specific meridians, starting the arduous refining process.

As time passed, Ye Linglong’s complexion alternated between pale as paper and flushed like clouds at sunset, clearly undergoing a significant test of both body and spirit.

Yet her gaze grew ever more firm, as if an unyielding flame was burning brightly in her heart, supporting her persistence.

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, the cluster of Five Elements Energy completely integrated into Ye Linglong’s body, perfectly fusing with her own spiritual power, causing her aura to undergo a tremendous transformation.

Originally at the peak of the Second Stage Grandmaster, her strength, like a butterfly breaking free of its cocoon, effortlessly broke through to the realm of a Third Stage Great Master.

Ye Linglong slowly opened her eyes, a light shining in them that she had never seen before, a confidence and joy from her improved strength.

She stood up, feeling the surging power inside her, and couldn’t help but feel a surge of boundless pride.

"I can’t believe in just two days, I broke through a realm. This is simply unimaginable!"

From the time she began training with Lin Dong to now, merely two days had passed.

Yet, in just these two short days, she actually broke through from a Second Stage Grandmaster to a Third Stage Dao Grandmaster.

This rate of growth, who could match it?

Of course, she knew all of this was achievable because of Lin Dong.

At this moment, she walked joyfully towards Lin Dong, excitedly saying to him:

"Lin Dong, I’ve broken through to a Third Stage Great Master!"

Lin Dong smiled and nodded.

But his smile instantly froze.

Because Ye Linglong said, "As a reward, shouldn’t you kiss me?"

It seemed she had become addicted to kissing.

"We still have to hit the road and hunt demon beasts," Lin Dong said, his mouth already numb from kissing, and yet still more?

"No problem, we can kiss as we go. Can’t you carry me while we travel?" Ye Linglong giggled.

Lin Dong’s body stiffened, "Wouldn’t that get us crashed into a tree?"

"Look at you being reluctant, why, aren’t my lips soft enough? Not as soft as your other confidantes’ lips? Sigh, what can I do, being a Female War God, enduring the elements every day... Can’t compare to those female stars, female CEOs, and beautiful nurses and doctors..."

She knew all of Lin Dong’s confidantes very well.

The female star she mentioned was naturally Tang Mu. As for the beautiful nurse, it was Sister Bai Jue. The beautiful doctor was Qiao Bing. And the female CEO, naturally, was Li Qingcheng...

All of this, she knew clearly.

Lin Dong, upon hearing this, stretched out his hand and said, "Come here, let me hold you and show you what a flying kiss really is."

Saying this, without waiting for any response, he domineeringly pulled her into his embrace, kissing her as he flew with her.

It truly was a flying kiss!

Ye Linglong, in mid-air, experienced the genuine feeling of a ’flying kiss.’ It was somewhat exhilarating and somewhat dreamy, as if flying through clouds, electricity, and dreams.

"Lin Dong, Lin Dong... kiss me to death. This way, it will be eternal!" she shouted in the sky.

Lin Dong murmured, "Silly woman, a moment does not make eternity. Walking together forever, sharing youthful adventures, and in old age watching children and grandchildren, that is true eternity..."

...

In the days that followed, Lin Dong, with Ye Linglong, traversed lush mountains and expansive Green Wood Forests, their footprints marking this beast-ravaged land.

Lin Dong’s spiritual power reached the fortieth level, commanding a rare Spiritual Power Domain, able to perceive secrets and dangers beyond ordinary reach.

As for Ye Linglong, though only a Third Stage Great Master martial artist, under Lin Dong’s guidance, she traversed the jungle with prowess.

Along the way, they hunted many demon kings. In every battle, Lin Dong would cleverly utilize terrain and the beasts’ habits to devise perfect strategies, allowing Ye Linglong to learn how to wield her power more effectively in combat.

Ye Linglong’s growth was swift under Lin Dong’s protection.

However, Lin Dong harbored a more urgent goal in his heart.

That was to find and eliminate the demon emperors hidden in the shadows.

Hunt demon emperors, surpass the White-clothed Blood Monk, and reach the top of the Five Elements Stele ranking!

But lately, these demon emperors were exceedingly difficult to find.

Even though Lin Dong possessed a Spiritual Power Domain, he couldn’t find a single one.

That day, sunlight, filtering through sparse clouds, spilled dapples onto the earth. Lin Dong stopped walking, closed his eyes, and focused. His Spiritual Power Domain expanded like a tidal wave, exploring every inch of the underground for hiding demon emperors.

Moments later, his brows knitted, a hint of surprise and confusion flashing across his eyes.

"What’s going on with these demon emperors now, hiding so deeply? Why are they all hiding?"

Lin Dong muttered to himself, his voice tinged with confusion. The demon emperor he sensed was concealed deep underground, in a hidden cave tens of thousands of meters below.

Such depth, even for him, took considerable effort to reach.

Turning to look at Ye Linglong beside him, Lin Dong’s eyes were filled with tenderness and resolve.

He softly instructed, "You wait here for me. I’m going underground to kill a demon emperor. Remember, no matter what happens, do not leave the range of this tree. I’ll be back as soon as possible."

Lin Dong’s words carried indisputable determination. He knew that deep within the Green Wood Forest, even though Ye Linglong possessed the strength of a Third Stage Great Master.

It was still too dangerous if she wasn’t by his side.

Even a random demon king could take her life.

Therefore, Lin Dong instructed her to stay within his range.

Ye Linglong heard him and lightly nodded, a flash of worry in her eyes, but she was more aware of her capabilities and limitations.

She swiftly leapt onto a towering tree nearby, found a spot with a broad view, and sat down, her gaze locked firmly on the direction Lin Dong was about to disappear to.

"I’ll wait for you here." she softly said, her voice gentle yet unwavering in determination.

She understood that in a demon emperor-level battle, even just watching from afar could let one feel the awe-inspiring power waves, and indeed, she was unable to partake. The only thing she could do, was to wait quietly here for Lin Dong’s return.