Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 692 - 327: Undercurrents Surging (3)

This is actually quite normal.

Although the National Treasure of Great Yu Country and the National Treasure of the Tu royal family were originally one, having been divided for many years, a perfect fusion still requires a slow refinement process.

This will take considerable time, and without ten to twenty years, achieving perfection is virtually impossible.

As storms brew outside, a major event occurred within the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

The Earth Elephant Demon Monarch has passed away!

The stars fell silently, flowers withered without a trace.

The Valley of Ten Thousand Demons was engulfed in a heavy grief.

The once thriving Valley of Ten Thousand Demons had lost two Nascent Soul-level combat forces in just ten years. For a medium-sized sect, this is undoubtedly an unbearable blow.

First, the newly promoted Nascent Soul True Monarch Yun Qing met with misfortune, and now even the elder generation Earth Elephant Demon Monarch’s lifespan reached its limit, passing away between heaven and earth.

A shadow inevitably loomed over the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

True Monarch Lan Ling modestly arranged the funeral.

Within the sect, only some direct lineage cultivators were involved in the matter.

True Monarch Lan Ling’s low-profile approach was to minimize the negative impact of the Earth Elephant Demon Monarch on the sect.

However, what was even harder for the disciples of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons to accept was that not long after the Earth Elephant Demon Monarch’s passing, their arch-enemy, the Red Sand Sect, gave rise to a new Nascent Soul True Monarch!

The trajectories of these two Nascent Soul forces experienced earth-shattering changes during this period.

That night, the moonlight was like water, within the hall of the Celestial Cyan Peak.

"Come, Junior Brother Ruchen, join your Senior Sister for a drink."

On this day, True Monarch Lan Ling was exceptionally beautiful, somewhat different from usual.

She resembled a fairy stepping out of a painting, with her cloud-like hair coiled high, a slender neck and fair throat, eyes like starlight, draped in a long trailing purple immortal dress, with silk ribbons winding around her, a subtle fragrance wafting.

Usually solemn in demeanor, she now had a blush on her face, her eyes turning, a jade cup in her hand gently swaying, the aroma of wine permeating.

This peerlessly beautiful female True Monarch, usually seeming unattainable, today lowered herself in a friendly and familiar gesture while drinking.

Since the passing of the Earth Elephant Demon Monarch and the rise of a new Nascent Soul True Monarch in the Red Sand Sect, True Monarch Lan Ling frequently came to Xu Ping to chat and drink tea, to strengthen their relationship.

But today was the first time for such drinking.

"Good wine."

Xu Ping watched the slightly tipsy posture of True Monarch Lan Ling, and also raised his wine cup to drink it all in one go.

The jade liquid slipped down his throat, not only carrying the aroma of wine but also the quiet and lasting fragrance of True Monarch Lan Ling, the mingling of two scents was intoxicating.

"Since Junior Brother Ruchen likes it, let us drink to our heart’s content today."

True Monarch Lan Ling, her eyes blurred from intoxication, lifted her dress sleeve and refilled Xu Ping’s cup.

"What is this female True Monarch selling today?" Xu Ping mused inwardly.

The contrast and subtle beauty from this Nascent Soul fairy of high realm, even with his experience and self-control, was barely manageable.

Under the hazy moonlight, tipsily enjoying the wine,

a few cups of celestial brew after.

True Monarch Lan Ling’s star-like eyes became increasingly dazed, her slightly tipsy face took on an unaccustomed softness, like the warm sun of spring.

"Junior Brother Ruchen, do you know the origins of the new Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Red Sand Sect?" She asked after sipping some wine.

"I’ve heard a bit, seems to be that Qin Zhengyang?" Xu Ping replied nonchalantly, maintaining a proper distance.

True Monarch Lan Ling nodded, a trace of worry appearing between her brows: "Exactly. This person has an extraordinary talent, only three hundred years old, yet has already broken through to Nascent Soul."

"If given another hundred years to grow, I’m afraid he will catch up with the Red Sand Sect Leader."

"In that case, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons is indeed somewhat passive." Xu Ping replied softly.

True Monarch Lan Ling sighed faintly, suddenly asking: "Junior Brother Ruchen, have you ever thought about breaking through to Nascent Soul early?"

This topic turned suddenly, causing Xu Ping to pause slightly, then smile: "Of course, I long for it day and night, but the path is perilous, to tread one step at a time."

True Monarch Lan Ling’s gaze flickered with an inexplicable gleam, suddenly lifting the wine jug to fill Xu Ping’s cup:

"This wine is a thousand-year-old Drunken Immortal Brew, beneficial for accumulating cultivation, Junior Brother should indulge in a few more cups."

Her figure swaying gracefully, she moved closer, the faint fragrance making one’s mind whirl.

Xu Ping watched the haziness in True Monarch Lan Ling’s eyes, his heart understanding.

Today, this female True Monarch seemed slightly tipsy, somewhat unusual.

Such close contact, even with his tranquil heart, led to some temptation.

After careful consideration, Xu Ping gently placed the wine cup down, standing up he said: "Senior Sister Zhaoxue, you appear to be drunk today, let us drink another day."

True Monarch Lan Ling was startled for a moment, then she retracted the myriad of emotions in her eyes and returned to her usual dignified elegance:

"Junior Brother is right, today indeed I have drunk too much, and have acted somewhat out of place."

"Senior Sister Zhaoxue is the mainstay of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, pressure is normal, but Junior Brother will always be Senior Sister’s right-hand man." Xu Ping cupped his hands, his tone carrying a hint of sincerity.

Upon hearing these words, a slight smile appeared on True Monarch Lan Ling’s delicate face.

After saying a single farewell, she quietly departed from the place.

Her figure lonely yet graceful, like a snow lotus scattered by the wind.

Xu Ping watched her retreating figure, a hint of contemplation flashed in his eyes.

In the Cultivation Realm, people’s hearts are hard to fathom, truths and falsehoods difficult to discern.

True Monarch Lan Ling’s actions today were probably also an act of testing.

However, he understood True Monarch Lan Ling’s situation and difficulties, and also her worries and expectations.

...

Blue Water Peak, within the cave dwelling bedroom.

True Monarch Lan Ling softly landed in the hall, the drunkenness on her face disappearing in an instant, a trace of contemplation flashing in her starry eyes.

"This person has strong self-control, unfazed by charm, truly a rare character." A trace of appreciation flashed in True Monarch Lan Ling’s eyes.

As a rare female Nascent Soul and relatively young, matchlessly beautiful.

In past experiences, not to mention Core Formation cultivators, even some Nascent Soul peers, have given her extra favors, or even flirted subtly.

Yet this Elder Yan, in the face of her testing, remained unaffected.

This also confirmed for her, that Yan Ruchen was indeed a cultivator with a single heart towards the Dao, with a very low probability of betrayal or usurpation.