Chapter 174

Chapter 174

Thus, Shen Wang treated them equally, but during this process, Gu Dongting kept saying he wasn't as enthusiastic as he was with Xiao Hei Ge.

So, Shen Wang had to put in more effort to prove he was truly treating them equally.

From evening till the next morning, Gu Dongting's voice turned hoarse, still muttering, "The position, the position isn't the same, I want the same one... Hmm..."

Shen Wang had no choice but to try even harder.

Unknowingly, as the fragrance in the air grew stronger, the intensity of their encounter escalated.

It took a long while before they both regained their composure.

Shen Wang felt immensely satisfied. This was his first time being conscious during the act, feeling refreshed and invigorated. When he introspected his dantian, he was astonished to find that he had broken through from the Foundation Building to the Fasting stage.

Shen Wang: "???"

After the previous advancement post-sleep, Shen Wang thought it was due to dual cultivation, but with higher levels, breakthroughs become harder. And it wasn't his first time, so how could he break through a whole stage directly?

This couldn't just be dual cultivation; it was more like energy harvesting!

Realizing something was amiss, Shen Wang belatedly noticed the familiar fragrance in the air, but he had been immersed in it for so long that he hadn't reacted immediately.

Frowning, Shen Wang quickly checked Gu Dongting's condition and, seeing no harm done, finally relaxed.

Gu Dongting, also a cultivator, was somewhat exhausted after their intense session. He lazily curled up in Shen Wang's arms, closing his eyes to rest.

Feeling Shen Wang's movements, he spoke languidly without opening his eyes, "This fragrance is a congenital condition I was born with. When people smell it, they become disoriented. The older I get, the stronger the fragrance becomes. My family built this secret chamber for me because of it..."

"It's a special constitution." Shen Wang carefully examined him for a long time, searching inside and out, up and down several times, but couldn't identify the specific nature of it. Finally, he found the answer in the 'Xuan Yu Immortal Book'.

"Yin-Yang Five Elements Primordial Constitution." Shen Wang frowned, "This constitution allows your cultivation to advance much faster than ordinary people, a one-in-a-million trait for cultivators. But this type of constitution must maintain a balance of Yin and Yang... Once unbalanced, it will erupt and desperately draw in the missing element."

Gu Dongting opened his eyes, having been troubled by this special constitution in both his past and present life. Despite decades of searching, he never found detailed information about it, but Shen Wang knew.

Skipping over his initial surprise, Gu Dongting asked, "How does my constitution draw in the missing element?"

He always felt something was amiss.

"The Yin-Yang Five Elements Primordial Constitution is extremely rare. It not only accelerates your own cultivation but can also aid others in theirs... regardless of Yin or Yang," Shen Wang said with a strange expression, "If lacking Yin energy, it will compensate by absorbing Yin energy, and the same goes for Yang energy."

And now, in this era of declining magic, representing Yang energy, the spiritual energy is gradually dissipating, and Yin energy is increasing, causing Gu Dongting's constitution to shift towards craving Yang energy...

Shen Wang and Gu Dongting looked at each other.

This constitution... could be seen as both good and bad, and was indeed a delicate matter.

Gu Dongting thought about how his fragrance could bewitch males, and then thought of the words 'absorbing Yang energy', his face darkening.

Shen Wang couldn't help but laugh softly, "It's not a big problem. Once the world regains its balance of Yin and Yang, it will naturally resolve itself."

No treatment needed.

Speaking of the future... Gu Dongting, realizing both he and Shen Wang had grown stronger and thinking of Shen Wang's plan to confront Gu Yuanjun, propped himself up. The blanket slid down, revealing the marks all over his body: "In that case, before we initiate our final battle, let's work harder to improve our cultivation."

Shen Wang's vision blurred momentarily. He coughed and wrapped Gu Dongting with the blanket, about to say something, when he suddenly sensed something amiss: "Us?"

Gu Dongting struggled to lift his head from under the blanket, smiling, "Yes, us."

"Did you really think I would let you go to your death alone?"

Shen Wang: "......" So, going together doesn't mean going to our death?

"You're fighting to save the world, and I won't stop you. But I am also a child of destiny, and I too will fight to save the world," Gu Dongting blinked, "You won’t stop me, right?"

Shen Wang was silent for a long time: "......Xiao Hei Ge (Little Black Brother)?"

Gu Dongting smiled: "Recognized me so quickly?"

Shen Wang felt heavy-hearted yet somewhat helpless, "This journey is truly perilous, you..."

"You wanted to know what my obsession is," Gu Dongting interrupted him.

Shen Wang was taken aback as Gu Dongting lifted his smooth arm, took Shen Wang’s hand, and placed it on his cheek where the red tear mole was.

Shen Wang subconsciously caressed the red mole with his thumb.

"My obsession is you," Gu Dongting lowered his eyes, his expression serene and gentle like a divine woman, "If you live, I live; if you die, I die."

Shen Wang's heart skipped a beat, staring at Gu Dongting in astonishment.

This red mole was born for you, so... "As long as you don't leave me, I can control my own greed and obsession."

So that's how it is.

So that's how it is... Shen Wang was profoundly shaken, finding himself at a loss for words for a moment.

Gu Dongting stubbornly refused to admit that he was the same person in his past and present lives, unconsciously splitting himself apart.

The future Gu Dongting envied the present Gu Dongting for having everything: a living family, a loving Shen Wang, and a sense of righteousness never straying onto the wrong path.

He had lost everything, left with nothing, eventually straying onto the very path he once despised, blinded by hatred... He was living solely for revenge.

But he also loathed this version of himself, detesting the transition from innocence to corruption, completely transforming into someone else.

Because of this self-loathing, the present Gu Dongting, driven by his subconscious, also refused to accept his future self.

Though they were the same person, they seemed to have split into two personalities, despising each other, jealous and refusing to accept themselves.

Yet, there was one thing on which they seemed to agree.

Shen Wang.

In loving someone, they reached a consensus.

Faced with Shen Wang's decision to confront Gu Yuanjun, the reborn Gu Dongting didn't want to agree. He only wished to knock Shen Wang unconscious and hide him away, accepting hatred if it meant Shen Wang could live safely.

The current Gu Dongting, still harboring justice and kindness, understood Shen Wang's desire to save the world, and thus decided to accompany him.

Inside, two thoughts battled, unable to determine a winner. Gradually, the latter thought gained the upper hand, even the reborn Gu Dongting gradually accepting it, finally completely agreeing.

Making this decision, both versions of Gu Dongting suddenly found themselves reconciled.

The once clear-cut memories from two lifetimes merged completely, no longer distinguishing between each other.

Unaware of this, Shen Wang sighed and leaned in to kiss Gu Dongting.

Gu Dongting wanted to share the merging of his memories, but found it hard to speak: being jealous of oneself was, after all, a bit...

His face flushed, Gu Dongting pulled Shen Wang closer, "Before the final battle, let's focus more on our cultivation."

Then, they resumed their cultivation.

Not until both of them reached the pinnacle of the fasting phase, with no room for further improvement, did they finally emerge from the secret chamber.

As soon as they emerged, they had to face the Gu family's curious stares: "You guys... are finally okay?"

Shen Wang and Gu Dongting stiffened simultaneously.

Gu Xiao winked at them: "Brother, Brother Shen, you guys are so impressive."

Even the thick-skinned Shen Wang blushed: "How did you know?"

Gu Mother said indifferently: "That chamber was specially prepared for Xiao Ting's constitution. It has a special device to detect the intensity of the fragrance on his body..."

The Gu family had put a lot of effort into caring for Gu Dongting's health, and the chamber wasn’t just a place to leave him to fend for himself.

With the detection device, the Gu family could monitor Gu Dongting's physical condition and take him out after his constitution's eruption had subsided...

Shen Wang looked at Gu Dongting: You never mentioned this.

Gu Dongting, his ears red, said: I forgot.

There couldn't be anything more embarrassing than this in the world.

The two fled the Gu family home in a hurry.

Arriving at the special department, they realized that the people here were hardly less inquisitive than those at the Gu family.

They didn't dare to tease them, but their gazes were peculiar, leaving Shen Wang and Gu Dongting unable to defend themselves.

Upon seeing them, Shi Yan's first reaction was a melancholic push of his glasses: "Brother Shen, Brother Gu, I didn't expect you two to have such a relationship..."

Shen Wang quickly pulled him to the office, whispering, "How did you all know about this?!"

"That big mouth of Gu Xiao, he said that since you two returned last time, you've been in the secret room..." Shi Yan glanced at the date, "Today is the seventh day."

"A week... you guys are really... should I say it's just like you?"

Not only are they exceptionally talented, but even in that matter, they are extraordinary.

Shen Wang smiled faintly, exchanging glances with Gu Dongting, and they unanimously decided; they must teach that bratty kid a lesson when they get back.

How can he blab about everything!

Shen Wang coughed and swiftly changed the topic: "Gu Yuanjun has stolen resources from the whole world for his own use, his power has become immensely strong. You can't handle him, so Xiaoting and I have discussed, and we plan to visit the Immortal Mountain in a few days."

Shi Yan paused at this, "But..."

Shen Wang spoke directly; "At that time, I will set up a large formation near the Immortal Mountain. Don't let anyone get close. I will enter alone, and you guys will wait outside."

"If..."

Gu Dongting held Shen Wang's hand; "There are no ifs."

Shen Wang paused, then smiled: "At most seven days, I will come out."

Shi Yan's heart sank, Shen Wang was the only hope for the metaphysical world. If he didn't come out, then truly no one could stop Gu Yuanjun.

He will drag the entire world into despair.

Watching Shen Wang and Gu Dongting's calm expressions, Shi Yan clenched his fists, feeling helpless but offered, "What do you need? Whatever it is, I'll get it for you."

Seeing an opportunity, Shen Wang unapologetically said, "Those magical artifacts sent from the Immortal Mountain, give them all to me. Whatever good stuff is in the metaphysical world, send it all to me... Oh, and have Yun Jicong send some nice things too."

"They can't let Yun Jicong stay out of the trouble that their Immortal Mountain has caused."

Listening to Shen Wang, Shi Yan should have retorted, but he just gave a dry smile, his expression extremely serious: "I will prepare everything for you."

"Brother Shen, you must... come back safely."

Shen Wang was silent for a few seconds, then looked into Shi Yan's reddening eyes: "I'll try my best."