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Suddenly, a soft white glow enveloped Jiang Xiaobai, his spiritual power growing at an alarming speed within the light!

In a mere span of a dozen seconds, Jiang Xiaobai’s cultivation had already advanced to the Late Stage of Fusion!

This was indeed a level increase; his realm had been elevated to a whole new level!

However, Jiang Xiaobai, who had fainted, didn’t have the slightest idea about any of this. All he knew was that he had endured a non-human form of punishment before he fainted.

That numb, prickling pain had caused his whole body to feel uncomfortable.

He certainly did not wish to experience such a thing again!

The moment the calamitous clouds dispersed, Ao Yan swiftly rushed over to Jiang Xiaobai’s side.

Looking at Jiang Xiaobai, who lay unconscious on the ground like a burnt piece of charcoal, Ao Yan’s eyes welled up with tears, and her body couldn’t stop trembling.

If not for Jiang Xiaobai’s tangible and strong life force, Ao Yan might have lost herself entirely.

Fortunately, all is well in the end; Jiang Xiaobai had just fainted and there’s nothing wrong with him.

Gu Ning and Baihe also landed nearby. Witnessing Jiang Xiaobai emerged unscathed, they were both flabbergasted.

Especially Baihe, his eyes widened in shock!

“That can’t be! The Ancient Purple Sky Dragon Tribulation…it seems this guy not only fully endured it but also didn’t receive any injuries at all!”

Baihe was dumbstruck.

He had never seen anything like this. If it weren’t for the terrifying calamity that was just now, the terrifying pressure, and the incredibly real aura, he would’ve really thought it was a joke.

However, now, the most urgent task was to get Jiang Xiaobai settled.

Meanwhile, the entire holy city was in chaos that day, even the entire continent seemed to be shaking!

Those calamity clouds that stretched for thousands of miles were truly horrifying!

Almost no one knew what it was, but without exception, they all felt an indescribable pressure sandwiched in between heaven and earth!

Even now, recalling it, caused their hearts to palpitate in fear.

No one knew what exactly was going on, but no one would’ve wanted to stand under those calamity clouds.

…

In his daze, Jiang Xiaobai felt a moist sensation on his cheek.

“Go away, Doggy. Don’t disturb my sleep,” Jiang Xiaobai murmured.

He reached out, wanting to push away the doggy by his side but then…huh?

Hiss, something’s not right!

Jiang Xiaobai abruptly opened his eyes to see a flustered Ao Yan staring at him. She looked at him in such a way that made him uncomfortably creeped out.

Upon realizing where his right hand had been placed, he instantly felt awkward.

Hurriedly retracting his hand, Jiang Xiaobai sat up and coughed awkwardly, “Ahem, those were all accidental, really accidental.”

Ao Yan just glanced at Jiang Xiaobai and fell silent as if nothing had just happened.

As they locked eyes, the atmosphere became awkward for a moment.

“Are you awake? How do you feel?” Ao Yan asked calmly, attempting to change the subject.

Jiang Xiaobai took the opportunity to deflect, scratching his head and chuckling, “I’m fine… Ah, no, I mean, the bed is very comfortable!”

Realizing that he had said the wrong thing, Jiang Xiaobai wished he could slap himself.

Then, he got up with a look of confusion, blushing all over, and walked towards the outside. Even a person like him, who had a thick skin, was finding it hard to withstand this situation.

As he pushed open the door and saw the sunlight outside, Jiang Xiaobai’s mood lifted considerably.

Only then did he recall what he had been through previously, and he couldn’t help but feel a lingering fear.

This damned system had chosen the most difficult task for him; it’s simply inhumane!

Although the task was extremely dangerous, the rewards were indeed generous!

What pleased Jiang Xiaobai the most was that he has attained the reward of realm elevation; he’d discovered that he had directly become a Late Stage Fusion practitioner after a quick check!

If it weren’t for the system, simply relying on the celestial stones to enhance his strength, he estimated that it would not have been possible without two million celestial stones!

However, he had saved up many resources unconsciously!

Furthermore, during a quick examination, Jiang Xiaobai distinctly felt that his internal spiritual power has increased manifold compared to before!

It can be said that he was already extremely powerful, and he now felt capable of wiping out a sect with just a wave of his hand.

His primordial spirit had also greatly improved; it’s become lively and nimble as if it was another Jiang Xiaobai.

“What’s wrong?” Ao Yan’s voice rang out from behind as she walked up to his side.

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai realized that Ao Yan’s cultivation was already at the Intermediate Stage of Crossing Tribulation!

His eyelids started twitching uncontrollably.

How did she reach the Intermediate Stage of Crossing Tribulation all of a sudden? When would he be able to catch up?

“What exactly happened? Was that the legendary calamity?” Ao Yan turned towards Jiang Xiaobai, her face full of curiosity.

“It was almost like that, but not quite as you imagined.” Jiang Xiaobai casually responded.

What he meant was, the calamity he faced was to penalize him, and it wasn’t the normal kind that one might face after leveling up in cultivation.

However, Ao Yan didn’t know about all of this. Every time she thought of what happened earlier, her heart would flutter in fear.

The image of the purple true dragon, its terrorizing and violent aura, still felt fresh in her memory.

“As long as you’re okay. But your progress in these three months is pretty fast too. You’ve now reached the Late Stage of Fusion. You’re not far from catching up with me,” Ao Yan suddenly laughed with a flush spreading across her face.

Jiang Xiaobai didn’t expect Ao Yan to say that and he was caught off guard.

He just stood there, staring at Ao Yan, unsure of what he was feeling.

“Dummy, your master said that once you wake up, go find her. It seems like she has some instructions for you.”

“Oh, okay.”

Jiang Xiaobai quickly nodded to end this awkward conversation. “You guys wait for me here. I’ll be back soon to go out and take a walk. I’m almost going stir-crazy.”

After saying this, he flew away in a puff of smoke.

He noticed that the building complex of Blood Mist Pavilion hadn’t changed at all. However, if he remembered correctly, the previous calamity had flattened the surrounding area of tens of thousands of miles.

With this doubt in mind, Jiang Xiaobai entered the golden hall, where Gu Ning was lazily sitting on the throne eating an apple.

“You’re here, ya? Your cultivation speed is not bad, passable, just passable.”

Gu Ning didn’t even look at Jiang Xiaobai and tossed him a storage ring.

“There’s a map inside. Reach the end point shown on the map within three months. I’ll be waiting for you there.”

“Once you get to that place, you’ll understand everything.”

“Um, no need to bring anyone else. It’s useless for them to go.”

“Okay, that’s it. Get the hell outta here.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Ning also finished eating her apple. She clapped her hands and continued to sit lazily on her throne.

Shortly after, one could see Jiang Xiaobai standing there with a twitching expression on his face.

“Get going. Or do you want me to kick you out?”