A magical journey of a sharp-tongued woman and a goofy man

Chapter 192 The Spirit King Ascends to the Top

"Shuli, be careful!" Jiang Ye's shout rang in Ye Shuli's ears, but she ignored it, as if the whole world was isolated from her.

At this moment, she was deeply immersed in contemplating the rules of the Spirit King realm. Her brows were furrowed, her fingers unconsciously tapping the armrest, and she muttered to herself, "Breakthrough, breakthrough... what am I missing?"

Young Master Gu watched from the sidelines, his teeth itching with rage. Ye Shuli was utterly ignoring him; it was simply outrageous!

He secretly channeled his spiritual energy, preparing to take advantage of the situation, but was stopped by a sharp look from the head of the ancient family.

The clan patriarch said in a deep voice, "We must not act rashly!" Although he also had doubts about Ye Shuli's breakthrough, now was not the time to cause any unforeseen complications.

The atmosphere was heavy and tense, filled with the smell of gunpowder, as if a string had been stretched to its limit and could snap at any moment.

Ye Shuli suddenly had a flash of inspiration, recalling her Spirit King mentor's subtle hint: "The Spirit King realm emphasizes 'comprehension' rather than 'cultivation'." Previously, she had been focused on absorbing the power of spiritual objects, but had neglected to understand the rules.

Her mentor's words were like a wake-up call, instantly giving her direction.

She took a deep breath, cleared her mind of distractions, and began to adjust the flow of her spiritual energy according to the new approach.

The lotus-shaped spirit seemed to sense her change, radiating an even more dazzling light, and the surrounding spiritual energy became more active, rushing into her body like joyful sprites.

Ye Shuli felt a powerful force flowing through her body, cleansing her meridians and nourishing her soul.

Her aura began to rise steadily, from the early stage of Spirit Venerable to the middle stage of Spirit Venerable, and then to the late stage of Spirit Venerable...

Those around also sensed the powerful fluctuations of spiritual energy and turned their gazes towards Ye Shuli. The patriarch of the ancient family stroked his beard.

Ye Shuli felt as if she were in a vast starry sky, with countless stars twinkling with dazzling light, guiding her in the direction she was going.

She knew that she was only one step away from reaching the Spirit King realm.

Suddenly, she felt a crisp sound coming from inside her body, as if some kind of shackle had been broken, and an unprecedented power surged through her entire body.

"It's done!" Jiang Ye shouted excitedly.

Ye Shuli slowly opened her eyes, her eyes sparkling with confidence.

She looked at Jiang Ye, a slight smile playing on her lips, about to speak, when suddenly her expression changed. She grabbed Jiang Ye's arm and said urgently, "Jiang Ye, you..."

As spiritual energy surged in, Ye Shuli's body seemed to transform into a giant magnetic field, attracting all the surrounding spiritual energy.

Visible energy ripples spread outwards from her center, crackling in the air like jumping electricity.

Above her head, the once clear sky suddenly became turbulent, and a huge lotus-shaped cloud slowly took shape, radiating seven-colored light, as if a miracle had descended.

Ye Shuli's skin began to glow with a faint golden light, and her clothes fluttered, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.

Her eyes were tightly closed, and her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she were under immense pressure.

The surrounding space began to distort, as if being kneaded by an invisible giant hand, emitting a teeth-grinding "crunching" sound.

The patriarch of the Gu family stared wide-eyed, his mouth agape, big enough to fit a duck egg.

Having lived for so long, this was the first time he had ever witnessed such a breathtaking breakthrough. He couldn't help but exclaim in his heart, "This girl is truly a prodigy!" Even the well-informed Spirit King mentor was moved, his eyes gleaming with admiration.

Jiang Ye, on the other hand, was like an ant on a hot pan, anxiously pacing around in circles.

He kept glancing at Ye Shuli and then at the sky, muttering, "Shuli, keep going! You have to succeed!" He wanted to rush up and help her, but he knew there was nothing he could do and could only worry helplessly.

Suddenly, Ye Shuli's body trembled violently, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from her, sweeping across the entire plaza like a volcanic eruption.

The lotus-shaped cloud then shone even brighter, dyeing the entire sky with seven colors.

"boom!"

After a loud bang, everything returned to calm.

Ye Shuli slowly opened her eyes, which sparkled with starlight.

The golden light surrounding her gradually dissipated, revealing her stunningly beautiful face.

At this moment, her temperament underwent a dramatic change. She was no longer the slightly naive girl she once was, but a true queen, full of majesty and confidence.

The clan patriarch and the Spirit King mentor were the first to react and hurriedly stepped forward to congratulate her: "Congratulations, Miss Ye, on breaking through to the Spirit King realm!"

The young master of the Gu family turned pale and then red, his jealousy driving him almost insane.

He originally thought he would soon surpass Ye Shuli, but he didn't expect her to break through to the Spirit King realm so quickly. How could he be willing to accept this!

Ye Shuli's gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Jiang Ye, her lips curving upwards into a charming smile.

"Jiang Ye, I..."

Jiang Ye rushed towards Ye Shuli like an arrow released from a bow, pulling her tightly into his arms with such force that it felt as if he wanted to meld her into his body.

"Shuli, you're amazing! I knew you could do it!" He was so excited that he was incoherent, and his voice was trembling.

Ye Shuli was also a little confused by his sudden hug, but then a gentle smile appeared on her lips, and she reached out and hugged Jiang Ye back.

She could feel the heat of his chest and the pounding of his heart, which instantly eased her tension.

"Silly boy, I'm perfectly fine," she said softly, her voice filled with a hint of doting affection.

The two hugged each other tightly, as if time had stopped.

Those around them couldn't help but smile like doting aunts at their affectionate behavior.

The patriarch stroked his beard, nodded with satisfaction, and thought to himself: Young man, truly excellent!

The Spirit King mentor also showed a gratified smile, as if he were seeing his most outstanding student.

Even the young master of the Gu family, who was so jealous that his eyes were practically spitting fire, had to admit that the two of them standing together were a match made in heaven, which made him even more depressed.

An ambiguous atmosphere filled the air, making even the air itself seem sweet.

Ye Shuli leaned against Jiang Ye's chest, feeling his warm embrace, and an indescribable sense of happiness welled up in her heart.

She recalled the hardships she had endured, the conspiracies, assassinations, and betrayals...

Now it all seems like a distant memory. She has finally broken through to the Spirit King realm and has enough power to protect everything she cherishes.

She looked up at Jiang Ye, who was so close to her.

"Jiang Ye, thank you for always being by my side," she said softly.

Jiang Ye grabbed her hand, kissed it, and grinned widely. "Silly girl, why are you thanking me? You're mine... mine..." He scratched his head, unable to find the right words to describe their relationship.

Ye Shuli couldn't help but laugh when she saw his silly appearance.

She was about to say something when she suddenly felt a strange sensation in her body, as if a powerful force was rampaging through her, making her feel uncomfortable.

She frowned instinctively, her face turned pale, her body trembled slightly, and she gripped Jiang Ye's arm tightly.

"Shuli, what's wrong?" Jiang Ye panicked when he saw this and quickly helped her up, asking with concern.

Ye Shuli did not answer, but her expression grew increasingly grim. She felt as if her body had become a giant vortex, frantically absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy.

This feeling made her both excited and terrified, as if something bad was about to happen.

"Jiang Ye, I..." Ye Shuli had only said a few words when she felt a sweet taste in her throat and spat out a mouthful of blood, staining the front of her clothes red.

Jiang Ye's pupils suddenly contracted, his heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and a strong sense of crisis instantly overwhelmed him.

"Shuli!" he roared, his voice filled with fear and unease.

Ye Shuli's body suddenly lost its support and fell straight backward. Jiang Ye quickly reached out and caught her, but the powerful spiritual energy emanating from her made him feel powerless.

"What... what is going on?" Jiang Ye muttered to himself, looking at Ye Shuli in his arms, whose breath was growing weaker and weaker, his heart filled with confusion and fear.

The clan patriarch and the Spirit King mentor also realized that something was wrong and rushed forward to check on her, but they dared not touch Ye Shuli's body easily and could only watch anxiously from the side.

Just then, Ye Shuli suddenly opened her eyes a crack. She looked at Jiang Ye and said in an extremely weak voice, "Jiang Ye, I feel... something's wrong..."

Before she could finish speaking, her eyes closed completely, and her body grew cold.