Chapter 27: The Immortal Emperor Will Not Awaken for a Kiss

Ten days later, a flash of purple light signaled Ling Tian's arrival. Li Chen thought his eyes were playing tricks on him—how did an eight-year-old boy transform into an eighteen-year-old youth? He looked handsome, spirited, and full of vigor. It seemed Ling Tian had absorbed enough energy and was fully restored.

Upon seeing Ling Tian, Cailing bowed gracefully. "Greetings, Master Ling Tian." Ling Tian, never one for small talk, nodded and asked, "How is your master? How can I assist you?"

Cailing replied, "She was gravely wounded by the Demon Emperor in the past and has remained in a deep slumber ever since. Through my long-term care, she has gradually recovered, yet she cannot wake. After consulting numerous ancient texts, I discovered that her inability to awaken stems from a severe lack of Primordial Violet Qi within her soul. Now that we have your contribution of Primordial Violet Qi, she will surely recover and awaken." Cailing’s face betrayed a mix of excitement, nervousness, and anxiety. She was truly a loyal spirit, a devoted sister with deep and sincere affection.

Ling Tian followed her instructions, slowly channeling his Primordial Qi into Immortal Emperor Zicai’s soul sea. He began with a faint trickle, gradually increasing the flow until her soul sea was brimming and undulating with violet energy. A day later, Ling Tian was pale and exhausted, panting from the immense drain. Cailing immediately produced a pile of crystals to help him recover.

However, another day passed, and while Immortal Emperor Zicai’s life force was full and vibrant, there was still no sign of her waking.

Cailing’s eyes turned red with worry and fear, and she was on the verge of tears. At that moment, Ling Tian placed a hand on Zicai’s wrist. "Wait! Why is her body so cold? This isn't right."

Cailing hurriedly explained, "My master possesses the Innate Extreme Yin Constitution; her body is naturally cold, which is not abnormal. Only one with the Extreme Yang Constitution can balance this through dual cultivation, allowing the two to complement each other and restore equilibrium. Yet, in all the long ages, my master searched the Human, Demon, and Immortal realms and never found anyone with the Extreme Yang Constitution. She believed it to be nothing more than a legend."

At this, Ling Tian’s eyes flashed with brilliance as he looked at Li Chen. "Check to see if little Chen has the Extreme Yang Constitution."

Cailing, who had been lost in thought, was startled. When she realized what he meant, she rushed over, grabbed Li Chen’s wrist, and probed him for a moment. She then cried out in surprise, "His constitution is like fire, his vital spirit as warm and gentle as the sun melting snow... It truly is the Extreme Yang Constitution!"

"Then how do we save Immortal Emperor Zicai?" Ling Tian asked excitedly. This was an unprecedented experience; it was hard not to be thrilled.

Ling Tian urged, "Tell us the procedure for the rescue!" Cailing, however, became bashful, her cheeks flushing as bright as a flower. "This, this, this..." She then straightened her expression and continued, "(1) The Yang party must hold the Yin party’s right hand with their left to transmit vital Yang energy, creating a continuous loop. (2) The Yang party must press their right palm against the Yin party’s Dantian point to infuse vital Yang energy and warm her energy sea. (3) The Yang party must kiss the Yin party’s lips to channel warmth directly into her soul sea."

...This was a lot to take in. Li Chen hurriedly used his spiritual sense to communicate with his wife, Lin Ying, who was inside the spatial ring. In truth, Lin Ying had already grasped the entire process through her own perception.

Lin Ying told Li Chen, "Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda! I have calculated that Zicai shares a deep, fated connection with you... and since our family is currently small, we ought to expand our branches and leaves to pass on our lineage."

Hearing this, Li Chen couldn't help but sigh, "If that is the case, then I will listen to you." Inside the ring, Lin Ying rolled her eyes.

Cailing then picked up Zicai and led Li Chen into the Sumeru Cave. Inside was a palace a hundred feet wide, filled with swirling violet mist and shimmering with seven-colored light—a scene of ethereal, immortal beauty.

Once Cailing exited, Li Chen followed the instructions. After a long while of kissing and caressing, he grew so exhausted that he collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

When he finally awoke, he discovered that his clothes were in disarray and he was being held tightly in the embrace of Immortal Emperor Zicai.