Empress: My husband is too strong, I can only lie down and relax.

Chapter 85: Clearing the Cloud and Water Ballad, A Killing at the Heavenly Observation Realm?!

"President Lu, what kind of look is this?"

Gu Jiancheng looked puzzled.

"Haha, I'm just so eager to see you. I've been waiting for you at the city gate for ages."

"This time, you absolutely have to save me!"

Lu Dongliu quickly grabbed Gu Jiancheng's sleeve, as if he wouldn't let go until Gu agreed.

"Well, we've known each other for so long, if there's anything I can help you with, I'll do my best to help."

"However, you are a cultivator of the Pill Society, what difficulties could you possibly have?"

Gu Jiancheng was very curious.

The Dan Society is one of the few super powers on this continent, and it can even be compared with the Holy Land.

"Ah, it's naturally related to the Dan Association."

“It’s like this…” Lu Dongliu thought for a moment and said, “Aren’t you going to the Central Region in half a month? Could you take the Pill Gathering assessment while you’re at it?”

"The Pill Refining Examination?" Gu Jiancheng was taken aback.

He hadn't attended the Pill Gathering since his first assessment in Tai Xuan City.

"That's right. There was originally going to be a Pill Refining Conference at the academy, but it was canceled because of the sudden arrival of the Beast Calamity."

"But the Pill Association will still conduct a unified examination for pill masters from all eight prefectures when you go to the Central Region. You are a pill master certified by my Tai Xuan Pill Association, and your performance will determine whether I can return to the Central Region Pill Association!"

Lu Dongliu seemed very excited and nervous, his eyes fixed on Gu Jiancheng.

"To be honest, I was originally a cultivator from the Central Region. I was demoted to Tai Xuan City because I offended someone at the Pill Gathering. If you can get into the top three in the Eight Prefectures Pill Master Assessment, I can go back!"

"This is very important to me!"

"Oh." Although Gu Jiancheng felt there was more to the story, the Pill Gathering assessment itself wasn't a big deal for him, so he agreed: "Okay, no problem."

Back in the Tai Xuan Sect, Lu Dongliu had spoken up for him, and they still maintain a cooperative relationship. Gu Jiancheng would definitely help him with this favor no matter what.

"It's a deal, then I won't take up any more of your time."

Only then did Lu Dongliu release Gu Jiancheng's sleeve.

He was well aware of just how terrifying Gu Jiancheng's alchemy skills were. For example, the Zixia Pill they were currently working on together was of such high quality that it was enough to challenge the top five alchemists in the Eight Prefectures. And this pill was definitely not Gu Jiancheng's limit!

Therefore, as long as Gu Jiancheng agrees, entering the top three is a sure thing.

After returning to Dongling Academy, Gu Jiancheng first went to the Hundred Refinement Tower, only to find that Yun Shuiyao had not yet emerged.

The thirty-third floor of the Hundred Refinements Tower will present players with peak Four Symbols combat power.

It is indeed too difficult for Yunshuiyao, who has just entered the Dao Palace realm.

But Yunshuiyao has a stubborn personality; she absolutely won't leave until she clears the level.

Therefore, Gu Jiancheng did not wait any longer. Instead, he called Cai Kun, Pangdun, and the others together and then went directly into the Langhuan Space.

"Holy crap, this...this is a spatial magic artifact?"

"Ten times the time flow rate? That's insane!"

Cai Kun was the first to notice the mystery of this place, and he was immediately dumbfounded.

"ten times?"

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged bewildered glances, naturally understanding what ten times the time meant.

This means that their cultivation here is ten times faster than outside!

It’s simply outrageous!

Only Fatty knew that everything in this space was exactly the same as Xiaoyao Peak. The only difference was that the once barren mountain had turned lush and green, and everything seemed to be reviving, with vegetation growing wildly.

"Don't be surprised. You were brought in to cultivate. The Eight Prefectures Competition is coming soon. You know in your hearts how much you differ from the true geniuses."

"Build your own rooms. If you don't know how, ask Fatty and Cai Kun for help."

Bringing them in was something Yun Shuiyao and he had discussed beforehand. After all, ten times the time was too important, and it would be a shame if others couldn't take advantage of it.

After saying this, Gu Jiancheng went back to his room to cultivate.

Gu Jiancheng's most pressing goal now is to break through to the Four Symbols Realm as soon as possible, as this realm has wasted far too much of his time.

After witnessing the power of the Heavenly Observation Realm, his pressure increased even more.

He understood that there were far too many beings in this world stronger than him, and even with the system's support, he still needed to rely on the Shen family's power today.

Isn't this a kind of humiliation?

Thus, for the next ten days or so, Gu Jiancheng and the others remained in seclusion within the Langhuan Space, never venturing out again.

The eleventh day since I returned.

Inside the room, Gu Jiancheng suddenly opened his eyes, a dazzling, ghostly light flashing as if carrying an extremely sharp sword intent.

hum!

His body radiated a powerful aura, which transformed into the four symbols of heaven, earth, sun, and moon, rising and falling subtly.

Strange phenomena arise, and the four symbols are formed.

This is the symbol of the Four Symbols Realm.

More than a month after reaching the late-stage peak of the Dao Palace Realm, Gu Jiancheng finally broke through the bottleneck of the Four Symbols.

Although this speed, if it were to get out, would surely cause an uproar throughout the entire desolate state, in Gu Jiancheng's eyes, it was still too slow.

Or perhaps, he was just too greedy.

Now, he has successfully entered the Four Symbols Realm, and his whole being seems to have been reborn.

If the Dao Palace Realm is considered the beginning of the cultivation path, then the Four Symbols Realm represents the true ranks of the strong.

Moreover, Gu Jiancheng was able to hold his own against a peak Four Symbols Realm expert a month ago. Now that he has become a Four Symbols Realm expert, he is confident that he can fight against an even stronger and more terrifying Heavenly Observation Realm expert.

At least, he won't lose!

Immediately, Gu Jiancheng walked out of the room. At this time, Cai Kun and the others were playing mahjong in front of Tingyu Lake.

Although Shen Ruyue and Yun Shuiyao were not there, Su Wanzhi was quite addicted and quickly taught everyone how to use it.

This left Gu Jiancheng speechless, unsure whether teaching them how to play mahjong was the right or wrong thing to do.

"Brother-in-law!"

Upon seeing Gu Jiancheng, Su Wanzhi stuck out her tongue and quickly tidied up the mahjong tiles.

"Hey, we're new here, no one's slacking off, look at our cultivation levels!"

She chuckled, and the crowd exchanged glances before unleashing their inner energy.

Among them, Cai Kun had the highest cultivation level, as he was extremely talented.

He had already reached the Dao Palace Realm before, and now he has surged to the peak of the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm.

In just over half a month, he has progressed from the early stage of the Dao Palace realm to this level, which is truly astonishing.

Besides Cai Kun, there is Bai Rou'er. Although she is a demon, she is very diligent and obedient. Her cultivation has now reached the mid-stage of the Dao Palace realm.

The remaining Su Wanzhi and Pangdun had also reached the Dao Palace Realm.

Thus, the small team was entirely composed of cultivators at the Dao Palace Realm, which was absolutely considered monstrous within the academy.

Especially Fatty, Gu Jiancheng gave him the Returning Origin Fruit, which unsealed the second tribulation of the Spirit-Binding Body. Now his combat power limit is comparable to that of the Four Symbols Realm.

The future is expected.

"It's good that you didn't slack off."

"Your senior sister hasn't come out yet?"

Gu Jiancheng looked around but didn't see Yunshuiyao.

Although Yunshuiyao's heart has been fluttering these past few days because she misses him, it's still not as fast as kissing and sleeping together.

"It should be soon," Su Wanzhi said, scratching her head.

"We're running out of time, let's go take a look."

Gu Jiancheng frowned, then led everyone straight to the Hundred Refinement Tower.

They are about to set off for the Central Region. If Yunshuiyao doesn't come out soon, it will be very troublesome.

However, just as they arrived in front of the Hundred Refinement Tower, the entire tower suddenly trembled violently.

All thirty-three layers of candles were lit, and the sound of a bell, like an ancient chant, suddenly resounded throughout the heavens and earth, spreading for thousands of miles!

A name slowly appeared on the thirty-third floor, clearly showing the three characters "Yunshuiyao"!

"Wow, Senior Sister has passed the Hundred Trials of the Academy?!"

Su Wan'er and the others immediately exclaimed in surprise.

"You cleared all thirty-three levels, that's really impressive! You two are truly monsters!"

Cai Kun couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

He clearly remembered that when Yun Shuiyao went to the Hundred Refinement Tower, she seemed to have just advanced to the Dao Palace Realm.

It only took half a month to complete the game?

Is that human being?

The extraordinary phenomenon of passing through the gates caused a sensation throughout the entire Dongling Academy.

The Scripture Pavilion Master and the Eastern Mausoleum Lord arrived in front of the Hundred Refinement Tower almost simultaneously, and were even more excited when they saw the names appearing at the top of the tower.

Although Gu Jiancheng had cleared the thirty-third floor a long time ago, his achievement was not recognized by the Holy Land because no extraordinary phenomena occurred.

But now Yunshuiyao's achievements have produced an extraordinary phenomenon. At least the Holy Land acknowledges that Dongling Academy can finally hold its head high!

"Okay, that's great!"

"Three days ago, the Buddhist disciple of the Western Regions also cleared the Hundred Refinement Tower, and a mysterious prodigy appeared in the Northern Region yesterday and reached the thirty-third floor. Our Eastern Region is no less than others!"

The Lord of Dongling was overjoyed and wished he could raise his arms and shout.

"What? Other people have also reached the 33rd floor in the past few days?"

But everyone was taken aback when they heard this.

Weren't Xi Qianfan and Gu Jiancheng the only ones who cleared the 33rd floor before?

Moreover, didn't the two strongest prodigies in the Northern Region also die in Kunwu Mountain?

"In this golden age, almost every day a prodigy is born."

"The Buddhist disciple from the Western Regions was exceptionally talented, so it was expected that he would pass the Hundred Refinements Tower."

"As for that mysterious prodigy in the Northern Region, we haven't found any specific information yet, but I suspect he's likely from a prominent family in the Central Region," the Scripture Pavilion Master explained.

"I see."

Upon hearing this, everyone understood.

But Gu Jiancheng didn't react at all from beginning to end. His gaze was fixed on the entrance of the Hundred Refinement Tower until Yun Shuiyao walked out from it, at which point a smile appeared on his face.

Seeing Gu Jiancheng open his arms, Yun Shuiyao, though somewhat shy, still flew over like a butterfly.

However, she simply stood in front of Gu Jiancheng and didn't move.

"My wife, I've missed you so much!"

"Do you have no idea how I've spent the last two weeks?!"

Gu Jiancheng didn't care about any of that and pulled Yun Shuiyao into his arms.

"Oh no, this couple is deliberately trying to annoy us!"

Su Wan'er rubbed her forehead, speechless: "They don't hide it from people anymore."

"There are a lot of people here, so I'll give you face." In just a few breaths, Yun Shuiyao gently pushed Gu Jiancheng away, but the blush on her pretty face remained.

"Alright, now that Shuiyao has come out, let's hurry up and set off. Time is really tight. Boss Shen and the Shangguan family disciples are already waiting for us!"

The head of the Sutra Repository also started urging them.

"Let's go!"

Gu Jiancheng chuckled and pulled the group straight to Dongling City.

The reward ceremony for the Beast Tribulation of the Holy Land will finally be held in White Cloud City, and all those who have contributed the top 1,000 to the Eight Prefectures are eligible to attend.

Although fewer than thirty students from Dongling Academy made the list, the head of the Scripture Pavilion still had to personally lead the team there.

Shen Ruyue naturally wanted to ride along, and even Lu Dongliu came along, as if afraid that Gu Jiancheng would forget about the alchemy assessment.

Because there weren't many people, the trip to Baiyun City was made using the Cloud Piercing Boat provided by the Shen family. It was small in size, shaped like a shuttle, but extremely fast.

However, not long after Yunzhou left the territory of Dongling City, Li Biluo appeared in front of Gu Jiancheng.

"Master, a mysterious powerful figure has appeared on the eastern border, right on our only route."

"Heh, they couldn't hold back after all?" Gu Jiancheng chuckled, seemingly expecting this, and then asked, "Have you verified their identities?"

“There are traces of cultivators from the Chasing Life Valley, but it seems that there is more than one group coming. In fact, we have even detected traces of demonic cultivators.” Li Biluo said with a gloomy expression, “There may be some Heavenly Observation Realm warriors lying in ambush among them.”

"The Celestial Observation Realm!?"

A chilling killing intent suddenly surged in Yun Shuiyao's purple eyes.

"That's quite a generous gesture!"

Among those at the Heavenly Realm, only Li Biluo within the Rakshasa Sect could handle such a powerful opponent.

"Master, do you need me to take action?" Li Biluo was equally eager to fight.

"Need not."

Gu Jiancheng sneered, his pupils suddenly shrinking. "Wife, shall we go and meet them ahead of time?"

"Right on my mind!"

Yun Shuiyao's lips suddenly curled into a smile.

Waiting to be ambushed is absolutely out of the question. It's better to go straight there and clean up the trash on the road beforehand!