Dual Cultivation With My Yandere Disciples

Chi Yao found it difficult to endure the pain.

Not only had it arrived without warning, but her mind was still unsettled by the embarrassing situation from moments earlier.

Even so, she reacted quickly.

Recalling Chen Xuan’s instructions, she forcefully calmed herself and began circulating the Dragon-Phoenix Body.

As the technique operated, the torrent of energy pouring into her body gradually became less fierce.

The violent stream spread through her meridians and flesh, subtly reshaping every single part of her body.

This caused the pain to intensify even further.

Chi Yao felt as though countless ants were crawling beneath her skin, gnawing at her flesh, muscles, and even her bones.

Fortunately, she was no ordinary cultivator.

Coupled with the steady hand resting against her back, which unknowingly turned into her spiritual pillar, she quickly regained her composure.

Calming her thoughts, Chi Yao carefully examined her condition.

Feeling that it was only a matter of time before she fulfilled the Dragon-Phoenix Body’s initial requirements, a strange thought suddenly surfaced in her mind.

Information about the Heaven-Swallowing Scripture emerged.

Sensing the Black Abyss Dragon’s Blood Essence flowing into her body, Chi Yao quietly activated the technique, masking it using the Origin Concealment Technique.

She only absorbed a small portion of it, less than five percent, using it to nourish her Mortal Body.

Yet for some reason, the Demon Empress felt strangely guilty.

It was as if doing so was akin to betraying the trust of a loved one.

The unfamiliar feeling made it difficult to maintain her usual indifference.

In the end, however, reason prevailed.

She knew that her current talent was extremely bad.

Every opportunity to improve her aptitude was precious.

Seizing this chance, there was a possibility she could upgrade her Physique into a Spirit Body.

’Hmph!’

She snorted inwardly.

’You should feel honored to help me improve my Physique.’

As the thought crossed her mind, she couldn’t resist extending her divine sense behind her.

The moment she saw Chen Xuan’s stern expression, with one hand pressed against the dragon’s corpse while the other rested on her back, her thoughts paused briefly.

The circulation of both techniques slowed as well.

"What are you doing? Absorb the Blood Essence!"

It was only when Chen Xuan’s strict voice echoed in her ears that she snapped back to reality.

Shaking her head, she suppressed those inexplicable thoughts and resumed channeling the two techniques.

No one, not even Chi Yao herself, realized that she had made a silent vow in her heart.

One day, she would repay her Master for today’s favor.

Even if she regained her former strength and returned to being the Demon Empress, she would still find a way to repay this debt.

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Chen Xuan felt puzzled.

He couldn’t understand why Chi Yao had suddenly become distracted in the middle of cultivation.

Such behavior might be expected from an immature cultivator, but it was out of character for the infamous Demon Empress.

If he had not been regulating the flow of Blood Essence and thus withstood the impact, she could have suffered severe backlash, or even worse.

Shaking his head, Chen Xuan didn’t let his thoughts wander for long.

He continued acting as a conduit, guiding the dragon’s Blood Essence into Chi Yao’s thin body.

It was only several minutes later, when he sensed that she had reached her current limit, that he finally stopped.

Naturally, Chi Yao’s little actions hadn’t escaped his notice.

However, he wasn’t angry with her use of the Heaven-Swallowing Scripture.

One of the main reasons he had given her this opportunity in the first place was to help her strengthen her Physique.

After all, the stronger Chi Yao became, the greater the benefits he would receive.

Slowly rising to his feet, Chen Xuan looked toward his disciple.

He quickly found that her entire body was currently encased in a blood-red cocoon.

Countless crimson threads wove around its surface, giving it an eerie appearance.

Clearly, she needed to spend some time digesting the benefits she had obtained.

Only after completing that process would her transformation truly be finished.

For most people, this would already be enough.

However, Chen Xuan’s gaze couldn’t help but shift toward the Black Abyss Dragon’s corpse.

A large amount of its essence had been extracted.

Yet, given this majestic creature’s strength during its lifetime, this amount was merely a fraction of its overall power.

More importantly, Chen Xuan could still sense the remnant soul slumbering within the corpse.

Although simulated by his previous actions, it had yet to truly awaken and erupt.

Looking at Chi Yao, whose eyes remained tightly shut within the cocoon, Chen Xuan’s expression turned serious.

"Guard your mind."

"I won’t be able to help you during the next step. Everything will depend on your own willpower."

Chen Xuan did not give her any time to think.

Before she could react, he flicked his sleeve.

The sleeping silhouette within the dragon’s remains emerged.

Then, under Chen Xuan’s control, it shot toward the cocoon and disappeared inside.

Instantly, the dormant soul was simulated.

It awakened.

A thunderous roar erupted across the clearing, causing dark clouds to gather in the originally blue sky.

Inside the cocoon, two different wills collided fiercely.

An overwhelming pressure burst forth, enough to stun ordinary mortals and weak cultivators.

One of those wills was ancient and powerful, yet showed traces of decay and despair.

The other was far weaker by comparison, but brimmed with vitality and possessed a unique nature.

Boom!

Thunder crashed across the heavens as the two wills clashed.

Chen Xuan couldn’t witness the battle taking place within the cocoon in person.

Yet, judging from the power the two unleashed, he knew the struggle would not be decided anytime soon.

With a wave of his hand, several Spirit Weapons appeared.

Dozens of swords plunged into the ground and lit up one after another, forming a large formation around the cocoon.

The pressure extending from within instantly vanished.

The thunder in the sky dissipated, and all the signs of the confrontation were concealed from the outside world.

"This is all I can do. The rest is up to you."

Chen Xuan’s voice echoed directly within Chi Yao’s mind.

His words were encouraging, yet they carried an unwavering confidence.

Chi Yao could hear his trust in her clearly.