Chapter 116: Xiao Hong Wakes Up, Submissive and Convinced

"Roar!!!"

Just as Zhou Chen was about to say something, a tiger's roar suddenly echoed from the distance within the Guiyi Secret Realm.

The roar carried an aura of wild, tyrannical power. Miao Dandan, who had been standing with her head bowed, saw her expression change drastically; she subconsciously took half a step back as the Spiritual Qi within her body surged uncontrollably.

"This is…"

She looked toward the source of the sound, filled with shock and uncertainty.

"Such a powerful Demonic Qi! It's at least at the level of the fifth layer of the Nascent Soul!"

Zhou Chen, however, curled the corners of his lips, understanding clearly in his heart that Xiao Hong must have awakened.

He lifted his foot and walked toward the depths of the Secret Realm, with Miao Dandan following closely behind, her eyes full of curiosity.

After rounding a mountain pass lush with spiritual plants, the view suddenly opened up before them.

On the open ground, a fierce tiger over a dozen zhang long was roaring with its head held high. Its fur was crimson red, interwoven with snow-white patterns, resembling a noble member of royalty.

Most striking was the mark that appeared on its forehead, which faintly revealed a pale golden hue, exuding a heart-stopping majesty.

"This… is this the ancient exotic beast, the Red Flame Crystal Tiger? No! There is even a hint of imperial might in its Bloodline—it's a Profound Crystal Tiger!"

Miao Dandan exclaimed in shock.

At this moment, the blood-energy fluctuations of the Red Flame Crystal Tiger were several times stronger than the Black Zombie she had painstakingly refined, and the faint, lingering pressure caused her to feel immense oppression.

Sensing Zhou Chen's approach, the Profound Crystal Tiger instantly reined in its violent aura, affectionately rubbing against his arm while emitting a docile purring sound from its throat.

Zhou Chen could clearly feel the powerful energy within its body. The Bloodline atavism had not only brought about a surge in cultivation but also awakened a trace of the White Tiger Emperor Beast's Bloodline, making its speed and defense far superior to other Yao Beasts of the same level.

"Xiao Hong has awakened. Not bad, not bad."

Zhou Chen patted the tiger's head with satisfaction.

"It wasn't a waste of all the feeding I've done."

"To think that Master could subdue such an exotic beast… The combat power of this Red-White Flame Tiger is likely comparable to a Cultivator at the eighth layer of the Nascent Soul or higher."

The look Miao Dandan gave Zhou Chen grew increasingly reverent.

Zhou Chen didn't commit to an answer, suddenly remembering that Elder Xuan was still sleeping inside the ring.

If he were to claim System rewards in the Secret Realm while carrying the ring, it was hard to guarantee that Elder Xuan wouldn't notice something unusual.

With a thought, he took a common animal skin bag from his storage ring, placed the ring containing Elder Xuan's remnant soul inside, and handed it to the Red-White Flame Tiger.

"Xiao Hong, go outside the Secret Realm and stand guard. Do not run around without my orders."

The Red-White Flame Tiger nodded in a human-like manner, picked up the animal skin bag in its mouth, and transformed into a streak of red and white light, darting out and disappearing from the Guiyi Secret Realm.

Before leaving, it didn't forget to turn back and bare its fangs at Miao Dandan, which scared her into quickly shrinking her neck.

Watching Xiao Hong disappear, Zhou Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The secret of the System must never be leaked; even with Miao Dandan, who had been branded with a slave mark, he had to remain vigilant at all times.

"Master, what are you doing…"

Miao Dandan asked, puzzled.

"It's nothing."

Zhou Chen said indifferently, "Just letting it stand guard outside to avoid any disturbances."

Immediately after, he took a jade bottle from his storage ring and poured out a pitch-black Medicinal Pill; it was a Body Tempering pill with good effects.

"Open your mouth."

Zhou Chen signaled to Miao Dandan.

Although Miao Dandan was full of doubts, she dared not disobey and quickly opened her cherry-like lips.

Zhou Chen flicked his finger, and the Medicinal Pill landed accurately in her mouth, turning into a stream of cool, warm energy that rushed straight to her Dantian.

The moment the Medicinal Pill entered her body, Zhou Chen silently chanted in his heart.

"Claim Profound Yin Divine Body (Complete), target: Miao Dandan!"

"Ding! Reward issued. Fusing the Profound Yin Divine Body for the target, Miao Dandan…"

The moment the System prompt ended, Miao Dandan suddenly let out a soft moan.

She could clearly feel the Profound Yin Qi that had been dormant within her body seemingly being ignited, rushing frantically along her Meridians. Wherever it passed, her flesh, bones, and sinews were undergoing earth-shaking changes.

Her Physique, which had originally been bone-chillingly cold, now gave birth to a gentle, nourishing sensation of Yin and Yang in balance.

Ninth layer of the Nascent Soul!

Tenth layer of the Nascent Soul!

The Spiritual Qi in her Dantian surged like a floodgate opening, instantly breaking through the Bottleneck of her eighth layer of the Nascent Soul, pushing directly toward the tenth layer!

What shocked her even more was that a faint, elusive quality seemed to have appeared deep within her Sea of Consciousness, making her thoughts clear and her perception of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi becoming incredibly sharp.

"This… this is…"

Miao Dandan's pupils dilated, filled with disbelief.

"My Profound Yin Physique… it seems to have changed!"

Previously, although her talent for the Profound Yin Physique was strong, she was tormented by cold energy every month, and if she wasn't careful while Cultivating, she would suffer from Qi Deviation.

But now, that coldness had been replaced by a gentle yet more powerful force, as if the Yin and Yang Qi of Heaven and Earth could all be used by her.

"This is a Profound Yin Spirit Raising Pill I obtained by chance."

Zhou Chen lied without changing his expression.

"It can help you break through the shackles of the Profound Yin Physique and promote it to the Profound Yin Divine Body; consider it a welcome gift."

Although the excuse was poor, Zhou Chen had to find a reasonable explanation; he couldn't very well say it was a System reward.

Fortunately, Miao Dandan was overwhelmed by the joy of her Physique improvement and did not delve into the origin of the Medicinal Pill.

"The legendary ancient Profound Yin Divine Body?!! Thank you, Master, for your grace!"

Miao Dandan fell to her knees with a thud. In her eyes, beyond reverence, there was more heartfelt submission.

Being able to further elevate the legendary Profound Yin Physique—such means already exceeded her understanding of a Cultivator.

The young Master before her was far more mysterious and unfathomable than she had imagined.

Following such a powerful figure might be more promising than fighting for the position of Saintess in the Black Abyss Holy Land.

Zhou Chen watched her devout appearance and chuckled inwardly.

Subdued just like that? It seems the temptation of a Divine Body is truly irresistible.

Little did she know that on the Tianxuan Continent, wanting to improve one's Physique without special Opportunity was as difficult as ascending to heaven—it was almost impossible. Not everyone had a Golden Finger like Zhou Chen.

"Get up."

Zhou Chen said.

"Since your Physique has upgraded, your strength should catch up as soon as possible. As for the Black Abyss Holy Land, you still need to put in more effort, especially in keeping an eye on the movements of Blood Wuhen."

"This servant understands!"

Miao Dandan stood up and stood respectfully. Although she didn't know why Zhou Chen was so concerned about Blood Wuhen, that was not something for her to consider.

"Please rest assured, Master. As soon as this servant returns to the Holy Land, I will closely monitor intelligence on Blood Wuhen."

She was full of confidence at this moment; the Profound Yin Divine Body brought not only a surge in strength but also gave her more confidence within the Black Abyss Holy Land.

Originally, she was ranked in the seventh sequence among the Saintess candidates, but now with the blessing of the Divine Body, it was not impossible for her to compete for a higher position.

"I will pass on a technique to you called the 'Gathering Breath Art', which can help you conceal your aura. You must absolutely not expose your Physique."

Zhou Chen said sternly. He didn't want to do thankless work for others. The 'Gathering Breath Art', having been improved with the 'Divine Concealment Art', had its concealment capabilities greatly enhanced.

"Master, please rest assured. The secret of the Profound Yin Divine Body is known only to this servant; my lips are very tight."

Zhou Chen nodded and was just about to give a few more instructions when he suddenly sensed that the Profound Crystal Tiger outside the Guiyi Secret Realm was restless, as if it had encountered some situation.