The next morning.
When Lu Yuan awoke, Gu Qinghuang's figure had already vanished.
It was like an illusory dream.
Only a glaring crimson pattern on the bed testified to the enchanting spring night.
Lu Yuan sat up and composed himself.
After confirming there was no one outside the room, he silently uttered in his mind,
"System, claim reward!"
"Ding, congratulations to the host for completing Option Two, obtaining the Chaotic Body!"
In an instant.
A sudden change occurred!
Endless Chaotic Qi spontaneously emerged within Lu Yuan's body.
It swiftly coursed through his limbs and bones like a spiritual snake.
Then, in an inconceivable manner, it rapidly flushed through all his bones, flesh, Meridians, internal organs, and so on.
"Ah…"
Lu Yuan's face showed pain, and he couldn't help but let out a low cry.
He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and desperately endured.
This pain was no less than digging out bones and replacing blood.
It was as if ten thousand insects were gnawing at his entire body, an unbearable agony!
However, Lu Yuan knew.
This was the necessary path to transform into a Chaotic Body!
There was no other way but to endure it!
Time passed by minute by minute.
Lu Yuan's entire body was enveloped by dark, mysterious Chaotic Qi.
The surrounding Void Realm collapsed and shattered, forming a vacuum zone.
Faint roars of various Dao and the wails of the myriad Dao of Heaven and Earth could be heard, terrifying beyond compare!
Who knew how long had passed.
Hiss!
Lu Yuan, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes, shooting out a terrifying chaotic beam of light.
At this moment, he felt better than ever before.
He could clearly sense the Heaven and Earth essence Qi wandering in the surrounding Void Realm, as if at his beck and call, extremely harmonious.
If he wished, he could instantly devour it all, complete the introduction of Qi into his body, and take the first step on his cultivation journey!
"First, I'll try to see if I can unlock the Heavenly Dao shackles of the Sacred Body!"
Lu Yuan was impatient.
Then, in the next instant, he immediately mobilized all his power, converging it towards three inches below his navel!
The Bitter Sea!
It was the first Realm of cultivation!
And also the source of a Cultivator's power!
As a Sacred Body, he had countless times wanted to open up this pure land, but he was always bound by the Heavenly Dao shackles.
It remained as firm as a rock, unmoving, serving as the greatest obstacle!
Bang!
Thousands of strands of Chaotic Qi surged, rushing down like raging waves, crashing madly!
After a few breaths.
Crack!
A crisp sound emanated from within Lu Yuan's body.
It was like an invisible divine chain of order, domineeringly crushed by the Chaotic Origin, shattering inch by inch!
Immediately afterward, a vast surge of Qi and blood power gushed out, filling his body surface!
"Again!"
Lu Yuan's face lit up with joy, and he continued to break through!
Crack!
The second shackle shattered!
Then, the third, the fourth…
Until the ninth shackle shattered!
Lu Yuan's Bitter Sea finally opened!
The area three inches below his navel immediately shone brightly, a golden expanse, like a golden sun, slowly rising!
Within the Bitter Sea, divine light filled the air, lightning intertwined, raging waves surged, and tsunamis roared, the momentum was incredibly vast, truly astonishing!
Finally, all the anomalies receded.
Lu Yuan's entire Bitter Sea transformed into a golden ocean, brimming with vigorous vitality, astonishingly powerful!
"Is this the power of the Ancient Sacred Body?"
Lu Yuan spread his palms, his face filled with excitement.
Shedding the old shackles of the past!
Only today do I truly know myself!
This phrase was perfectly suited here!
All the previous Heavenly Dao suppressions no longer existed.
It was as if he had been reborn!
Every inch of his flesh contained an explosive, terrifying Divine Power, weighing more than ten thousand jun!
Just as Lu Yuan was immersed in this joy.
Outside the door, a series of soft footsteps suddenly sounded.
Lu Yuan's eyes narrowed, and a ball of Chaotic Qi immediately surged from his palm, covering his Bitter Sea to prevent any aura from leaking out.
"Knock, knock, knock…"
A knock on the door sounded.
"Young Master, are you awake?"
"I am Young Miss's maid, here to serve you for bathing and changing."
A slightly childish female voice came from outside the door.
"Come in."
As the words fell, the door was pushed open.
A young girl in a dark green dress, with a refined and beautiful face, stepped inside.
The girl appeared to be around sixteen, full of youthful vigor and vitality.
As soon as she entered, her bright, watery eyes continuously scrutinized Lu Yuan.
"What's wrong?" Lu Yuan reached out and touched his face, a little perplexed.
"Ah… nothing."
"Young Master is quite handsome indeed!"
"Quite different from what the outside world says!"
The girl stuck out her tongue and chuckled.
"Oh? What do people say about me outside?" Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow, a bit intrigued.
"Just some idle gossip…"
"Better not to listen!"
The girl didn't say much more, then gracefully introduced herself.
"I grew up in the Gu Family and have always served Young Miss; Young Master can just call me Ling'er from now on."
Lu Yuan nodded silently upon hearing this.
Gu Qinghuang's personal maid had quite a good personality.
She didn't have that arrogant, domineering attitude of a wicked servant.
Instead, she was a naive and lively young girl.
"Where is your Young Miss?" Lu Yuan asked.
"Young Miss probably went to pay respects to the Saint Lords of both families."
"Perhaps she'll be back in an hour or so."
Mu Ling'er responded while tidying the messy bed.
When she saw the crimson stain on the bedsheet, her cheeks couldn't help but flush, and she quickly rolled it up, put it away, and replaced it with a new set.
"Oh." Lu Yuan nodded thoughtfully.
According to ancient rites, after marriage, Juniors should pay respects to their Elders.
It was just that his status in the Lu Family was low; he was only a collateral descendant.
Naturally, he didn't have the qualifications to meet the Lu Family Saint Lord.
All daily major and minor affairs were handled by a few Elders.
For this reason, Gu Qinghuang didn't call him, probably considering this point.
"Young Master, please bathe."
Mu Ling'er stretched out a hand, and points of spiritual light emerged.
A wooden tub, hot water, towels, and other toiletries appeared out of thin air.
She was clearly a Cultivator of no mean Realm.
Lu Yuan couldn't help but sigh in his heart, the Gu Family truly lived up to its reputation as an Ancient Family of the Southern Domain.
Even a maid had considerable cultivation.
Subsequently, Lu Yuan didn't hesitate.
Under Mu Ling'er's service, he began to bathe and wash.
...
Half an hour later.
Lu Yuan changed into a brand new black robe.
It accentuated his slender physique, making him appear even taller and more upright, with a distinguished and extraordinary aura that made Mu Ling'er's beautiful eyes sparkle, causing her to praise him a few times.
Immediately after.
Lu Yuan pushed open the door and stepped out, taking a deep breath of the crisp, cool air, feeling refreshed and completely at ease!
And at this moment.
A dazzling divine rainbow suddenly descended from the sky, landing directly in the courtyard.
Lu Yuan recognized this person.
It was Lu Zhengming, the direct Elder of the Lu Family's Third Lineage.
Not only did he hold a high position of authority, but his cultivation was also extremely terrifying!
He was a True God!
...
Cultivation Realms: Bitter Sea, Spirit Nurturing, Divine Palace, Grotto-Heaven, Dharma Idol, Nirvana, Divine Comprehension, True God, Heavenly God, King, Saint, Saint King, Great Saint, Quasi-Emperor, Great Emperor!
Each Realm is divided into Nine Heavens!