Courtyard Houses: From Bronze Compasses to Global Reach

Chapter 380 The Revolving Sun and Moon

Lin Yan successfully survived the tribulation and winked at Xiao Qi, who had been watching him intently from afar.

The little guy was startled at first, then his golden eyes lit up with immense joy. He took a few quick strides and darted to his side like lightning, tugging at his trouser leg with his two front paws and looking up eagerly, "Brother! Are you alright? Does it still hurt?"

Lin Yan did not answer immediately. The exhaustion of surviving the ordeal, the profound understanding of the new realm, and the real pain in his body were all intertwined.

He simply bent down slightly and gently rubbed Xiaoqi's head with his relatively intact left hand, conveying a silent sense of comfort.

At this moment, Xie Qingci, along with a group of pale-faced sect disciples, quickly gathered around, bowing in unison, "Congratulations, Young Master! You have achieved the Great Nascent Soul stage; the path to the Great Dao is now clear!"

Looking at the listless disciples of the sect, Lin Yan felt a deep sense of gratitude. He steadied himself and solemnly returned their bow, saying, "Our survival this time is entirely due to your tireless help. Lin Yan thanks you all! Thank you for your hard work!"

Xie Qingci quickly stepped forward, her gaze sweeping over the deep, bone-revealing wounds on Lin Yan's body, still bearing the terrifying aura of annihilation, especially the areas on his chest and back where he had been struck head-on by the Annihilation Divine Lightning, where the flesh was charred and necrotic. She couldn't help but feel worried:

"Young Master, you flatter us. This is our duty. The injuries you sustained from the Heavenly Tribulation are no small matter, especially the lingering power of annihilation, which may damage your very foundation. This place is not safe to stay any longer. We urge you to return to the interior immediately to recuperate!"

Lin Yan looked down at his body, which resembled a piece of porcelain that had been broken and then barely pieced back together, covered in cracks.

The wounds caused by the Annihilation Divine Lightning are the most troublesome. They not only damage the body's vitality, but also leave behind a trace of "annihilation" Daoist charm, constantly hindering the regeneration of flesh and blood and the nourishment of the newly born nascent soul energy.

As Xie Qingci said, to fully recover, one does indeed need quiet seclusion, which is by no means an overnight process.

He nodded, not trying to be brave.

He bent down again and hugged Xiaoqi into his arms.

The little one nestled obediently in his arms, knowing he wasn't feeling well, and gently touched his chin with its wet nose.

"Back to Singapore," Lin Yan said succinctly, his gaze turning south.

After saying that, a faint halo of chaotic light emanated from his body, and he transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the void.

Xie Qingci dared not delay and immediately led his disciples, each riding their own flying magical artifacts, to follow closely behind, forming a simple protective formation.

Lin Yan returned to the Sentosa villa and waved to Lin Yi who came to greet him.

"Don't bother me lately."

His voice was a little hoarse. After speaking, he went straight upstairs to the master bedroom.

The door closed silently behind him.

He focused his senses—the connection with the space still existed, but the entrance seemed to be separated by a thick membrane, resisting Lin Yan's entry.

It's still being upgraded.

Lin Yan sat down cross-legged, took out two jade bottles from his bosom, and uncorked them.

Purple Mansion Rejuvenation Pill.

He tilted his head back and poured both bottles of pills into his mouth.

"boom--"

The immense medicinal power exploded instantly in his abdomen, transforming into two warm torrents that surged along his meridians.

He immediately activated the Qiankun Creation Technique, guiding the medicinal power to the wounds all over his body.

The effect is immediate.

The cracks on the surface of the body began to close, the charred and necrotic skin and flesh were replaced by new tissue, and the shock to the internal organs was also soothed.

but……

When the medicinal power reached the core wounds that had been struck head-on by the Annihilation Lightning, it encountered stubborn resistance.

Deep within the wound, wisps of dark Daoist energy, like living poisonous vines, firmly entwined between the tendons and bones and the newly formed flesh.

The medicinal properties wash over the surface like water flowing over oil stains, only removing the surface impurities but unable to shake the deep-seated "annihilation" mark.

The repair speed suddenly became extremely slow.

Lin Yan slowly finished his practice and opened his eyes.

He looked calmly at the gruesome wound on his chest, its edges tinged with a faint black aura.

It seems that the "remnants" left by this Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation are not so easy to erase.

Lin Yan focused his mind and immersed himself in introspection.

Within the dantian, the scene had undergone a complete transformation.

Where the Golden Core was originally located, a tiny figure, only three inches tall, was now sitting cross-legged.

Its facial features vaguely resembled his own, yet its brows and eyes held an indifference closer to the primordial laws. Its eyes were tightly closed, and its body was shrouded in a layer of chaotic, undeveloped gray light, while beneath its skin, faint strands of resilient golden light shone through.

This is his nascent soul.

The little guy held his hands loosely in front of his abdomen, holding a chaotic seed that was almost twice as big as before. It was rising and falling with his extremely slow breathing.

Nine dazzling, star-like points of light slowly rotated around the little figure, their trajectories mysterious—these were the manifestations of the nine great runes of the concepts of sharp metal, wood, water, fire, earth, ice, wind, thunder, and sword.

Looking at the small figure sitting peacefully in the center of his dantian, Lin Yan felt a very subtle feeling welling up in his heart.

Three parts familiarity, seven parts unfamiliarity.

If I had to describe it... it would be like I went through all that trouble to "conceive" a little baby.

He went into the bathroom and washed himself thoroughly, clearing his mind and deciding to take a nap first.

Lin Yan slept very soundly for two days and two nights.

When I opened my eyes again, the light of dawn was filtering through the gauze curtains, casting a soft, pale gold glow over the room.

My chest feels heavy and warm.

He raised his eyes slightly and saw that Xiao Qi was curled up in front of his heart, its fluffy little head resting on its clasped front paws, licking its pink paw pads intermittently.

It was licking quite intently.

"Xiao Qi," Lin Yan said, his voice a little hoarse as he woke up, "your drool got on my clothes."

"Huh?"

Xiao Qi paused, its ears suddenly perking up. It quickly lowered its head, looking left and right at where it was lying, then raised one front paw and looked at its clean paw pads with a puzzled expression.

Where is the saliva?

It suddenly looked up, its large golden eyes instantly filled with accusations of being "wrongfully accused".

"Brother, you're talking nonsense!" it protested in a childish voice, shaking its head vigorously. "I'm a clean little Qilin! Humph!"

After saying that, as if to express its "anger", it kicked off with its hind legs, jumped lightly off the bed, its fluffy tail drawing a haughty arc in the air, and disappeared out of the bedroom without looking back.

That silhouette practically screamed "I can't be coaxed."

Lin Yan watched the small white figure disappear angrily by the door and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Now, it seems that without two bowls of top-quality spirit beast meat, it won't be possible to coax her back.

Lin Yan got out of bed, went downstairs to have breakfast, and then gently picked up the little furball.

"Xiao Qi, the space has been upgraded. Let's go in and take a look."

The next moment, feet firmly on the ground.

A familiar yet unfamiliar atmosphere washes over you, more intense and more...complete than ever before.

"Huh?" Xiao Qi immediately raised its head, its golden eyes instantly replacing the grievance with curiosity. As a spatial artifact spirit, it was most sensitive to any changes here.

The first thing Lin Yan felt was the surge of spiritual energy beneath his feet, several times stronger than before. He focused his divine sense, tracing the most powerful "roots" deep within the earth—

The spiritual vein has risen from the third-tier top-grade to the fourth-tier top-grade!

The surging, pure spiritual energy, like a dragon awakening, rushed forth from the depths of the earth, permeating every inch of the air. With just one breath, the nascent soul within the body stirred slightly, and even the stubborn wounds of the Daoist essence of annihilation felt a sense of relief.

The quality of this spiritual energy is sufficient for a Nascent Soul cultivator to cultivate for a long time, and it may even be possible to support a cultivator in the early stages of the Deity Transformation realm.

He looked around.

The Wanyan Mountains have expanded tenfold once again, with layers upon layers of peaks and ridges. Nourished by higher-quality spiritual veins, the mountains are even more verdant and profound, with faint glimmers of precious light flowing in the clouds and mist of the mountain streams.

The sound of endless waves is faint and distant.

The terrain and landforms have expanded further.

When he looked up, his gaze suddenly froze.

The sky has changed.

It is no longer the constant, unchanging bright light of the past.

Above the sky, a clearly defined light source hangs high.

It was a sun radiating a warm, bright white light, its rays shining everywhere and bringing vitality.

He could clearly see the halo and the faint patterns of flowing fire; they were not illusions.

Lin Yan was overjoyed. If there's a sun, then there must be a moon too.

Sunlight governs growth and moonlight governs refinement. Only when these two stellar powers, so different yet complementary, intertwine and fall can the entire spatial framework be perfected.

The alternation of day and night, the cycle of yin and yang, is established here.

With the sun and moon, this world truly acquired the concept of "heaven," and was no longer merely a vast, static secret realm.

Little Qi wriggled out of his arms and landed on the ground. She tilted her little head back and stared blankly at the sun in the sky, making a pleasant purring sound in her throat.

It instinctively prefers this environment, which is more complete and closer to the original world.

Lin Yan took a deep breath, feeling the magical power around his body becoming active under the nourishment of the fourth-order spiritual vein.

The benefits of the space upgrade are obvious; recuperating here will greatly improve the speed of injury recovery.

His gaze swept over the Starshine Tower, which stood silently on the distant plain, its structure seemingly solidifying somewhat. As was customary, the Nascent Soul stage cultivation technique of the Qiankun Creation Art was unsealed within, along with five thousand Nascent Soul stage cultivator puppets. This would be a terrifying force.

"Heal your injuries first." Lin Yan withdrew his gaze, making up his mind. He looked at Xiao Qi, who was still staring blankly at the sun, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. "Have you stared enough? Do you want some meat?"

Xiao Qi's ears twitched instantly, and all its grievances and anger vanished in an instant. It transformed into a golden light and darted back to Lin Yan's feet, its tail wagging rapidly.

"want!"

Lin Yan sat quietly in the space for two days.

More often than not, he simply looked up, watching the cold "moon" slowly glide across the sky, replacing the blazing sun and casting its silvery light across the outline of the Wanyan Mountains and the waves of the endless sea.

Experiencing "night" for the first time in this world that belongs to me is a very strange experience.

The wind grew cooler, the roars of beasts and chirps of insects sounded more distant, and even the spiritual energy seemed to carry a touch of the clear, moonlit air. This world, which he had personally witnessed grow, was becoming more and more "real."

Just as he was immersed in the tranquil night, a golden light stumbled and darted onto his knee.

It's Xiao Qi.

The golden halo around it flickered erratically, its aura fluctuated wildly, and its four little paws gripped his clothes. Its large golden eyes, usually so lively, now held a hint of weariness and longing.

"Brother," its voice was drowsy and confused, "I...I'm about to advance. This time...I might sleep for a very, very long time."

It shook its head vigorously, trying to stay awake, and emphasized, "Remember to think of me!"

Lin Yan lowered his head, extended his index finger, and gently stroked the two slightly warm little horns on its forehead.

"Sleep soundly. It's safe here. When you wake up, remember to send me a voice message immediately."

"I will definitely come to pick you up as soon as possible."

Xiao Qi was finally at ease. It rubbed against his palm one last time, and then its light suddenly contracted and expanded, transforming into a golden cocoon the size of a fist, which lay quietly in his hand, its inner radiance pulsating slightly as if it were breathing.

The advancement of the Golden Kirin must be extraordinary.

He stood up, took a step, and arrived at a cave dwelling at the very core of the Wanyan Sect's spiritual vein.

With a wave of his hand, he set up several layers of protective and spirit-gathering formations, carefully placing the golden cocoon of light at the center of the formation.

The immense spiritual energy of the fourth-tier top-grade spiritual vein, along with the power of the sun, moon, and stars, immediately gathered in wisps and strands, gently enveloping it.

After doing all this, Lin Yan stood quietly outside the formation for a moment before turning to leave.

The space felt much more spacious and quiet without the little guy running around and making that babyish noise.

He returned to the courtyard, sat cross-legged, flicked his finger to pluck a tea leaf from the Enlightenment Tea Plantation, brewed himself a pot of tea, and began to study the cultivation techniques of the Nascent Soul stage.