Chapter 1525: Opening with a Kun Fish

Through Yun Jianyue's dedicated guidance, Zuan's vital energy within his body significantly calmed, and his inner demon gradually came under control.

After regaining his clarity, he could hardly believe the scene before him: he had been in such intimate contact with Sister Yun? He quickly recalled every moment, realizing it was solely his inner demon at play, not a loss of memory. For a fleeting moment, he even thought his inner demon wasn't so detestable after all.

Noticing the marks on Yun Jianyue's body, Zuan felt a great wave of pity and was about to offer her comfort. However, his vital energy suddenly surged within him again. His expression changed, and he quickly explained his current state to Yun Jianyue.

"It's not over yet?" Yun Jianyue's face paled slightly. Though a renowned demonic leader, in this particular aspect, she was as innocent as a young maiden. She had endured the previous ordeal by relying on her Grandmaster physique, believing it was finally over. To her shock, it was only the beginning.

Zuan also voiced his distress, saying, "I absorbed Mr. Bat's entire cultivation earlier. He's been a renowned Grandmaster for many years, and his power is immense. It's not that easy to digest."

Yun Jianyue, aware of his Gluttonous Heaven Devouring Art, thought, "He's right. If Mr. Bat's lifetime of cultivation only advanced him by one level, then Mr. Bat would have been a Grandmaster for nothing."

"You should regulate your breathing on your own now; your inner demon is mostly gone anyway," Yun Jianyue said, biting her lip. Her usually domineering and sharp eyes now held only a mix of petulance and exasperation.

As she finished speaking, she made to stand up and leave, but Zuan held her in a tight embrace. "I have no experience with this!" he pleaded. "It would be even more troublesome if I went astray again. So please, Sister, guide me through the details yourself." It would be foolish not to make use of such a helpful "sister."

It must be said that despite her origins in a demonic sect, Yun Jianyue was remarkably proficient in cultivation. Her recent guidance of Zuan was flawless, allowing him to break through to the Essence Soul realm at an unprecedented speed.

Yun Jianyue hesitated, knowing he spoke the truth. Mr. Bat had absorbed excessive vital essence and cultivation from many experts throughout his life, resulting in chaotic and violent vital energy. If it hadn't been for her body purifying it before transferring it to Zuan, he would likely have fallen into a demonic state long ago. If she left him to fumble on his own now, and something went wrong, all their previous efforts would be wasted.

"Fine, I'll help you one more time, but you are not to move around!" Yun Jianyue glared at him resentfully. She had just endured his mischief while helping him regulate his breathing and dispel his inner demon, and she certainly didn't want a repeat.

"Okay!" Zuan readily agreed.

"But you made that promise just moments ago," Yun Jianyue replied, a look of suspicion on her face.

"If you know I won't keep it, why bother asking?" Zuan said, his eyes twinkling with amusement.

"Little Anzi, I'll bite you to death!" Yun Jianyue fumed, pouncing on him furiously, but ultimately, it was like a lamb walking into a tiger's den.

...

She lost track of time, feeling as though she had rolled her eyes more that day than in her entire life combined. It was just like the old saying about antique shops: "No business for three years, but one day's business makes up for three." Fortunately, Zuan had recovered his senses from the inner demon, so she didn't have to work as hard as in the beginning; she could even calm down and feel it.

...

Her skin was flushed a rosy red, like a sunset. Yun Jianyue let out a long sigh. After a considerable pause, she pushed her hair, slightly damp with fine sweat, to the side and spoke weakly, "The Heroic Soul realm is about observing the 'clumsy fire' as it rises. The Essence Soul realm is when this clumsy fire is at its most vigorous, and even a slight lapse can lead to control by an inner demon. The Core Soul realm involves observing the clumsy fire and entering a deep meditative state to completely control it."

"Now, with Mr. Bat's lifelong cultivation aiding you, you've saved yourself decades, even centuries, that others would spend. I never expected your talent to be so high; you actually managed to stabilize the clumsy fire instantly. Back then, I failed numerous times before I could barely control it."

Zuan, inhaling the faint fragrance near his nose, smiled and said, "This is all thanks to Sister Yun's excellent personal guidance."

Yun Jianyue's cheeks flushed slightly. She thought, *Why does the phrase 'instruction by word and by example' sound so odd today?* However, she suddenly recalled the various scoundrels and degenerates in the demonic sect. Though they wouldn't dare be disrespectful in her presence, their private discussions were quite audacious. Once, she overheard a few men, holding their waists, exchanging tips, claiming, "Only oxen die from exhaustion; no field is plowed beyond repair." But from today's experience, it seemed those men were just weak from their indulgence in wine and women...

She quickly banished these suggestive thoughts from her mind. "Speaking of which, you really should thank me. I wonder if I owed you something in a past life."

Zuan was smiling, about to reply, when his expression suddenly changed again. "Oh no, it seems I can still advance!"

Yun Jianyue's eyes widened instantly. Without a word, she struggled to get away. But he embraced her, "Please, good sister, just one last time."

"You said that just now too!"

"This really is the last time. Mr. Bat's cultivation is almost fully refined now."

Yun Jianyue's face flushed and then paled. However, she knew that such an opportunity was exceedingly rare for any cultivator. It was best to help Zuan improve as much as possible. *Sigh, I'm truly going to be plowed beyond repair...*

After an unknown amount of time, Zuan finally stabilized and began to meditate, circulating his vital energy to regulate his breathing.

Yun Jianyue, observing him, instructed, "I never expected such a massive leap from you! You've jumped directly from the Heroic Soul realm, bypassing the Essence Soul and Core Soul realms, straight to the Power Soul realm. Though you've just entered it, this is already unprecedented. Next, you must cultivate diligently and then seek out rare treasures to nourish and refine your heart. Only then can you truly reach the pinnacle of the Power Soul realm."

When a Grandmaster reaches the Power Soul realm, they gain immense physical strength even without drawing upon external energy. Many refer to this realm as "the power to uproot mountains," which gives an idea of its incredible might. Zuan's exceptional nature lies in his physical body, which has been tempered multiple times by the Primordial Chaos Scripture. To some extent, his physical body and strength already surpass those of a Grandmaster in the Power Soul realm. Yet, he hasn't even completed the cultivation for this realm. Therefore, when his Power Soul realm eventually reaches its peak, his combat power will undoubtedly increase to an astonishing degree.

At this moment, Yun Jianyue's complexion was rosy, and her previous fatigue had completely vanished. In fact, it was largely thanks to his abundant vital essence. *Sigh, I transmitted cultivation knowledge to him, and he transmitted his essence to me...* Her face flushed at the thought. *As expected of someone with legendary Heavenly-grade talent,* she thought. *Not only have my hidden injuries healed, but my long-dormant cultivation realm also seems poised for a breakthrough at any moment.* *I truly wish I could tie this guy back to the Holy Sect and cultivate with him every day. With enough time, wouldn't I be able to trample even the Ice Stone Maiden underfoot?* However, she ultimately dismissed this tempting thought. This young man was destined for a much broader world, and if she truly tied him down, she probably wouldn't like such a man herself.

Zuan was busy processing the knowledge about the various cultivation realms Yun Jianyue had just imparted when, suddenly, his heart stirred. He felt a huge pattern illuminate within his body. It was the Kunpeng pattern! This pattern had first appeared when Yan Xuehen saved him with her body in the Great Snow Mountain, after he successfully broke through to the Grandmaster realm. This was not surprising; with every major breakthrough in the Phoenix Nirvana Scripture, a unique mythical bird pattern would manifest, each possessing special abilities. However, this particular Kunpeng pattern had only appeared at the very beginning, then fell silent. No matter how Zuan tried to summon it, it never reappeared. He never expected it to reappear today, and it looked like it was fully activated.

If Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue knew that their combined efforts were what helped him fully activate this Kunpeng, he wondered what their reactions would be. After a moment's thought, he dismissed this potentially disastrous idea and instead began to examine what abilities the Kunpeng possessed.

"Start with a Kun, evolve by devouring!"

Zuan stared at the keyboard system's prompt, his face a picture of confusion.