Under Wang Xiaoqiang's relentless persuasiveness, Tang Mengqi finally relented and began a joyous session of Dual Cultivation with him inside the Sumeru Ring.

Dual Cultivation is a practice method that yields twice the results for both parties involved. Moreover, during Dual Cultivation, not only can both partners enjoy physical and emotional pleasure, but they can also elevate their cultivation bases—a case of killing two birds with one stone.

The most critical aspect of Dual Cultivation is the choice of a partner. Take Wang Xiaoqiang for instance—cultivating with a Golden Core Stage female cultivator doesn't yield progress as quickly as with a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, hence his cultivation with Tang Mengqi, who was at Divinity Transformation Stage, advanced much faster than it would with Ye Qingcheng or Lin Xianshu.

Moreover, when a man and a woman engage in Dual Cultivation, they aid each other through the mutual reinforcement of Yin and Yang, extracting Yang from Yin and gathering Yin from Yang to jointly enhance their cultivation base. Indeed, for Tang Mengqi to conduct Dual Cultivation with a Solidification Realm cultivator like Wang Xiaoqiang was a tremendous stroke of fortune, for her cultivation progressed nearly three times faster than it would have through solitary practice.

As he reached that state of bliss, the 1971 Spiritual Springs within Wang Xiaoqiang's body began to violently oscillate, and ultimately, the 100 newly absorbed Spiritual Power and True Yuan transformed Spiritual Springs, with a slight cracking sound, split into two, becoming 200 Spiritual Springs.

The 1981 Spiritual Springs trembled and became a bit lighter. Although the cultivation progress post-breakthrough wasn't significant, it was still equivalent to three months of his solitary cultivation.

Tang Mengqi, drenched in sweet perspiration, also experienced a breakthrough, a level of progress she would have found difficult to reach in a short time with her previous solitary practice. A smile of genuine, unguarded happiness flitted across her face after tasting the sweetness of Dual Cultivation.

Wang Xiaoqiang caught this smile and teased her nose with his hand, "Mengqi, what are you smiling at? Is Dual Cultivation with me... that enjoyable?"

"Pah. Not at all!" Tang Mengqi gave Wang Xiaoqiang a playful glare.

As the pair engaged in their second joyful session of Dual Cultivation, the sky erupted with the flashing of sword lights, as dozens of Immortal Swords flew in from all directions, eventually surrounding the mouth of their cave. It was Li Jianyi, Tang Yucheng, and others.

The Sea Dragon, seeing the crowd encircling the cave entrance, immediately called out to its master with its willpower.

Felt through his willpower, Wang Xiaoqiang stopped the Dual Cultivation with Tang Mengqi.

Observing Tang Mengqi's slightly reluctant demeanor, Wang Xiaoqiang patted her blushing cheek and said,

"Darling, rest here for now, I'm going to kill a few people, then come back and continue Dual Cultivation with you..."

However, Tang Mengqi grasped Wang Xiaoqiang's hand tightly, imploringly saying, "Little... Little Qiang, can you not kill my brother...?"

"Eh, the one with you, he's your brother?" Wang Xiaoqiang suddenly realized.

"Yes. He's my very own brother, Tang Yucheng," said Tang Mengqi seriously.

"Since he's your brother, I won't kill him. But what should I do if he insists on causing me troubles?" Wang Xiaoqiang said, spreading his hands.

"Give this to him and tell him I'm alright now. Ask him to return to the Immortal Realm on his own, there's no need to worry about me," Tang Mengqi suggested, taking out a jade pendant from her waist and handing it to Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Alright, I promise not to kill him," Wang Xiaoqiang took the jade pendant, and his Primordial Spirit exited the ring.

After his Primordial Spirit returned to his body, Wang Xiaoqiang woke up to find the Sea Dragon standing at the cave entrance, addressing the people outside in human speech peppered with threats, "Those unafraid of death may come in. My master Wang Xiaoqiang has made another breakthrough and now has reached the First Transformation realm of an Immortal. Killing you would be no harder than slaughtering dogs and pigs..."

Hearing the Sea Dragon's words, Wang Xiaoqiang could not help but smile wryly; this Sea Beast was indeed clever.

As expected, Li Jianyi and the others outside, already wary of Wang Xiaoqiang's cultivation, became even more apprehensive upon hearing that Wang Xiaoqiang had broken through to the First Transformation of an Immortal. Although they found it hard to believe, they couldn't help but grow more cautious.

What if it were true?

The First Transformation of an Immortal could kill them, who were at the stage of Divinity Transformation, as easily as flicking a finger.

Even if there were dozens, or hundreds of Divinity Transformation cultivators, they would not be enough for him to kill.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, don't believe that Sea Beast's nonsense. Wang Xiaoqiang has just made a breakthrough in Solidification Realm. How could he possibly have reached the First Transformation of an Immortal in just an hour or two? It's a fool's dream. If we join forces, we will be able to kill him..." Tang Yucheng, worried for his sister's life, was now urging Li Jianyi to take action urgently.

However, Li Jianyi was somewhat hesitant.

A gentleman can take revenge, even after ten years. There's no rush. One must not risk one's life and wealth over impulsiveness.

Wang Xiaoqiang appeared at the mouth of the cave, holding up the jade pendant given to him by Tang Mengqi, and called out to Tang Yucheng outside, "Tang Yucheng, take a look at this jade pendant..."

Upon seeing the jade pendant, Tang Yucheng grew extremely agitated and angry, glaring at Wang Xiaoqiang with bloodshot eyes, "You, what have you done to my sister?"

"Your sister has consented to be mine, this is a token of our love," Wang Xiaoqiang cheerfully said, "She asked me to tell you not to worry about her, you can return to the Immortal Realm..."

"This, this can't be..." Tang Yucheng found it hard to believe.

"Impossible?" Wang Xiaoqiang regained a serious expression, "Do you want me to let your sister out to meet you? To be honest, she doesn't look too decent right now because we've just indulged in dual cultivation..."

"What, you, you silver thief, I, I'm going to kill you..." Tang Yucheng drew the long sword from behind, pointing it at Wang Xiaoqiang with murderous intent.

"You can kill me if you want, but your sister surely won't agree, because she might already be carrying my child. You wouldn't want to see your nephew born fatherless, would you, haha..." Wang Xiaoqiang laughed proudly, "Besides, if you want to kill me, you'll need to go back to the Immortal Realm and train for another twenty years,"

As he spoke, Wang Xiaoqiang pointed to Li Jianyi and the others, saying, "As for you guys, if you don't want to die, beat it, or I'll obliterate you body and spirit..."

Ashamed, Tang Yucheng's handsome face showed a blush of embarrassment. That's right, with his cultivation base, killing Wang Xiaoqiang would indeed require another twenty years of training. Moreover, with his sister now in Wang Xiaoqiang's hands, angering him could jeopardize her safety.

"I must kill you today, in retribution for the Blood Sea!" Li Jianyi ground his teeth and said to Wang Xiaoqiang, word by word.

"Alright, those who aren't afraid of death, bring it on," Wang Xiaoqiang scoffed coldly.

"Everyone, let's activate the Big Dipper Sword Array together... and execute this man!" Li Jianyi surveyed the crowd and commanded.

However, after seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's cultivation level, not a single person responded.

"Big Dipper Sword Array, huh," Wang Xiaoqiang sneered, "It may be good enough against two stupid barbaric demons, but against this old boy, it's as good as non-existent..."

The Big Dipper Sword Array was a defensive formation, and though its power was immense, the array was too cumbersome and difficult to maneuver. If Wang Xiaoqiang were to flee, the array would indeed prove futile.

"Young Master Li, our Spiritual Power is greatly depleted. To activate the Big Dipper Sword Array again might be beyond our abilities..." someone cautioned.

"Yes, we're already down five people. Even if we were to maintain the Sword Array, I'm afraid its power would be greatly reduced..." another person quietly reminded Li Jianyi.

Seeing that Wang Xiaoqiang hadn't reached the First Transformation Cultivation of an Immortal but seemed to have beaten his cultivation base to a new level of solidification in just an hour or two, Li Jianyi felt both shocked and perplexed. He couldn't understand how this man's cultivation was advancing so swiftly. Moreover, Wang Xiaoqiang's current cultivation level was fully capable of killing any one of them in a second. With the Big Dipper Sword Array out of reach, retreat was the only option. Disappointed, he mused, "So we just let him escape."

"Young Master Li, I believe killing this man won't be hard. We can ask for some experts from the Immortal Realm to come down, or put out a Kill Order. Surely someone will take up the task," someone from the Immortal Realm reminded.

"Hmm!" Li Jianyi nodded, the thought of retreat taking root in his mind. He glared at Wang Xiaoqiang hatefully before shouting, "Let's go!"

He then led his group away on their controlled swords.

"Humph! You know what's good for you!" Wang Xiaoqiang glanced at the departing Li Jianyi and others, snorted coldly, and said to Tang Yucheng, "Listen up, 'uncle-in-law,' don't just stand there foolishly. Hurry back to the Immortal Realm."

Uncle-in-law?

Tang Yucheng almost exploded with rage upon hearing this. Despite his unwillingness, he saw that Li Jianyi had already retreated and questioned what he could do alone. So he bit his teeth bitterly, warning, "Wang, I hope you don't touch my sister, or else I'll make you regret it..."

Wang Xiaoqiang chuckled, "Uncle-in-law, whether I 'touch' her or not, that's between me and my wife. It's none of your business. You'd better go back to the Immortal Realm and train...hehe..."

After speaking, Wang Xiaoqiang laughed and returned to the cave, leaving the Sea Dragon to guard the entrance while his Primordial Spirit re-entered the ring.

Seething with resentment, Tang Yucheng left to seek experts in the Immortal Realm to execute Wang Xiaoqiang.

Inside the ring, Tang Mengqi woke up and, seeing Wang Xiaoqiang approach, asked, "How's my brother? You, you didn't harm him, did you?"

"You siblings really do share a heart. He won't let me 'touch' you, you won't let me 'touch' him," Wang Xiaoqiang embraced Tang Mengqi, "He's a grown man, what would I 'touch' him for? But you, the delicate daughter of a wealthy family, I do want to 'touch' some more..."

Relieved by his words, Tang Mengqi indulged with him in another session of dual cultivation.

After another round of dual cultivation with Tang Mengqi, Wang Xiaoqiang's cultivation base progressed further.

On the following day, Wang Xiaoqiang would dual cultivate with Tang Mengqi in the Sumeru Ring at night to increase his strength, and during the day, he would search for barbaric demons breaking seals.

One day, Wang Xiaoqiang received a message from True Person of Taiyi, who said that there had been disturbances in three mountain peaks at Mount Tai, indicative of barbaric demons breaking their seals.

Hastily, Wang Xiaoqiang rushed back to China.

If the barbaric demons broke free and were not executed in time, they would inevitably cause a catastrophic disaster upon entering residential areas. Additionally, with Wang Xiaoqiang's hometown near Mount Tai, this issue was of even greater concern to him.

Upon arriving at the three troubled peaks of Mount Tai, Wang Xiaoqiang saw a large gathering of cultivators, including evil cultivators, orthodox cultivators from the Three Major Sects, cultivators from the Immortal Realm, but he didn't see any vampires; perhaps their absence was due to the distance or because they knew better than to meddle.

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