After a bout of high-frequency crazy output, Sun Zhe finally fired the first shot of the day.

He expelled several bursts in a row, fiercely pouring them over the Priestess’s sister!

Afterwards, Sun Zhe sent Liu Bingyue back to rest in the ring, tidied up briefly, and went to find Yao Yuelong waiting in the cave hall.

"Long’er..."

Yao Yuelong glanced back at him, "Finished?"

Feeling the coldness in her gaze, Sun Zhe shivered involuntarily and grinned, "Finished."

"Where’s Shuang’er?"

"She’s sleeping in the ring."

"Okay, let’s go."

Sun Zhe suddenly thickened his skin and wrapped his arm around her fragrant shoulder, "Long’er, were you angry just now?"

Yao Yuelong remained icy, removing his hand, "No."

Sun Zhe embraced her shoulder again, acting like a rascal, "Where’s the place you found? I’ll carry you and fly over."

Yao Yuelong removed his hand again and said coolly, "I can fly by myself."

Sun Zhe simply burrowed into her embrace, "Then you fly me over. I’m exhausted, can’t fly."

Yao Yuelong: "..."

The air suddenly became quiet.

Looking at the little rascal rooting around her like a pig, Yao Yuelong’s temple throbbed, her fist hidden in her sleeve clenching tightly with an audible creak.

But Sun Zhe seemed unaware of the impending danger, continuing to root around in her embrace, burying his face between those two plump curves, greedily breathing in the soothing milky scent.

"Bang!"

Unexpectedly, just as he was reveling in enjoyment, a loud sound suddenly broke through, along with a sharp pain in his waist.

Propelled by great force, Sun Zhe soared out of the cave mouth like a kite with a broken string, rocketing towards the distant sky like an arrow released from a bowstring.

Back at the spot.

Yao Yuelong’s lips curved slightly, softly cursing the little rascal, her delicate figure flashing like a startled swan, following him.

"Long’er, are you trying to murder your husband!"

Yao Yuelong let out a cold snort, sped up to catch up, and punched again before Sun Zhe could land, propelling him to fly again.

"Long’er, you are definitely angry!"

"No, I just wanted to play-fight."

"Long’er, show some humanity!"

"..."

...

Taking hits all the way, it didn’t take long before they reached a secluded mountain nook a dozen kilometers from the cave.

Yao Yuelong, skirt fluttering, gracefully landed on the branch of a thousand-year-old tree, looking down at the mountain nook ahead, "This place is deep within the Spirit Realm, with concentrated Spiritual Qi gathered here; it’s most suitable for you to gather spirit here."

Sun Zhe, face full of bitterness, retracted his Yin Yang Wings and landed beside her, asking, "What exactly should I do?"

Yao Yuelong didn’t speak but grabbed his arm, casually flinging him with an unmatched force like tossing a ball, sending him towards the creek below the tree.

With a splash.

Sun Zhe clumsily fell into the shallow water, stars swirling before his eyes, his face a picture of misery, "Long’er, you did it on purpose. You clearly want me to hasten my cultivation these days, yet you’re unwilling to cultivate with me, and when I sought someone else, you got ang..."

"Shut up!" Yao Yuelong coldly hummed.

Sun Zhe, frightened into compliance, quickly shut up, even gesturing a zipper motion over his lips.

Seeing his pitiful and obedient demeanor, Yao Yuelong found it amusing, lightly descending from the tree, "Remove your clothes and pants, find a spot facing the sun, and sit cross-legged."

"During the Spirit Gathering Stage, having no external constraints allows you to maximize the perception of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi."

Sun Zhe said nothing, obediently following the instructions.

Before long.

He stripped himself bare, then found a clean, smooth rock in the creek to sit cross-legged.

Yao Yuelong, stepping on the water, walked unhurriedly to the stone and stopped, lightly waving, as a delicate, ancient staff appeared out of nowhere in her hand.

Sun Zhe’s eyes focused, his gaze resting on the gem embedded at the staff’s end, "Is this the Gathering Spirit Map Sister Long mentioned?"

Yao Yuelong gently nodded, her gaze subtly shifting towards the Second Master Sun, a faint blush appearing on her pretty face yet without showing it, "Release them all; soon, you will need them to protect you."

"Okay."

Sun Zhe immediately released Leng Yueshuang and Liu Bingyue from the White Jade Ring, followed by Little Dragon Girl and Qing Kui.

Qing Kui had been recuperating in the ring since the battle with the five elders, almost fully recovered by now.

Suddenly Yao Yuelong asked, "Where’s the Moon Dao Flower?"

Sun Zhe flipped his wrist, produced two petals he stealthily obtained from Liu Bingyue last time.

Beside him, Liu Bingyue frowned, sarcastically, "I was wondering why a couple of petals were missing, turns out you stole them."

Sun Zhe laughed, "If I’d known you would end up like this, I wouldn’t have needed to steal."

Liu Bingyue snorted coldly, saying nothing.

The Moon Dao Flower missing two petals pained her considerably.

Afterwards.

Under Yao Yuelong’s arrangement, Leng Yueshuang, Liu Bingyue, and Qing Kui each sat cross-legged at a 200-meter radius around Sun Zhe.

The trio formed a triangle with Sun Zhe at the center.

Little Dragon Girl transformed into a small silver dragon, perching atop Sun Zhe’s head, saying, "Given limited conditions, let’s skip the cumbersome steps. The first step is to eat the Moon Dao Flower petals."

Sun Zhe curiously asked, "What does this do exactly?"

Yao Yuelong explained, "Direct oral consumption of Moon Dao Flower petals acts as a potent toxin, putting you in a state of excitement during poisoning, making you extraordinarily sensitive."

"In this state, you’ll clearly feel the elemental properties between Heaven and Earth."

Sun Zhe nodded, "I see."

Yao Yuelong added, "Although it’s poisonous, it’s also a Spirit Medicine that strengthens your physique. Endure it, and you can absorb its Medicinal Power."

At this moment, Little Dragon Girl said, "Liu Bingyue’s Charm Technique was cultivated using the Moon Dao Flower."

Sun Zhe looked at the petals, thinking it’s no wonder they smell similar to the fragrance Liu Bingyue emits.

Moments later.

Sun Zhe mentally prepared himself, took a deep breath, and decisively put a petal into his mouth, chewed a few times before swallowing.

"For heaven’s sake!"

In just a few seconds, he couldn’t help but curse, feeling as if his stomach was being twisted with knives, his skin rapidly reddening, pores seeping dense beads of blood.

"This flower... is really toxic."

Yao Yuelong appeared calm but was internally worried, "With your physique, you can withstand it for at least ten minutes. In these ten minutes, you must calmly perceive."

Upon speaking, she casually tossed the staff upward, a sudden burst of spiritual light forming a bowl-shaped light wall enveloping hundreds of meters around.

Following that, the bowl-shaped light wall displayed intricate line patterns, bearing an indescribable mystery.

"Ah Zhe, I’ve activated the Gathering Spirit Array; calm your mind and perceive."

"..."