At that moment, Shen Yanzhou had no idea about the commotion in the viewing stands. He was completely lost in his own imagination.
"Oh, Shiyue... keep going... Ohhh!"
In her fantasy, Chang Shiyue gazed at Yanzhou with her beautiful face as she licked his large rod.
Meanwhile, Shiyue was also lost in her own imagination.
She imagined herself lying naked on a bed, her pregnant belly round and swollen.
"Husband, look! Our baby is kicking!"
Yanzhou immediately placed his hand on her belly and gently stroked it.
The two gazed into each other's eyes, their eyes filled with love.
Suddenly, waves of pain struck both of them.
"Ugh!"
They groaned at the same time, as if they were truly a destined couple.
The growing pain finally pulled Shen Yanzhou and Chang Shiyue out of their fantasies. They returned to their senses and realized that the pain had become much worse than before.
Earlier, they had been able to endure the pain without paying much attention to it because they were lost in their happy fantasies, almost as if they were in a state of ecstasy. But as more spiritual energy entered their bodies, the pain grew stronger.
Shiyue, who often practiced martial arts, began to feel the pain clearly. Fortunately, she could still endure it.
However, something else confused her.
Why? Why are my panties wet? Did I wet myself again? Why does thinking about that rascal always make me wet myself?
Deep in her heart, Yanzhou's face kept appearing in her mind. Perhaps her heart already belonged to him alone.
Shiyue was an innocent young woman who knew little about the intimate feelings between men and women. She quickly shook her head.
All right, let's forget about this for now. I'll deal with it later. Even if it's uncomfortable, I must focus. I have to awaken a powerful Seed!
She strengthened her resolve and continued to endure the pain.
Meanwhile, Yanzhou was truly suffering.
Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Why does this hurt so much?! Even after five rounds with women at the brothel, I never felt this much pain or exhaustion!
"Ugh! I have to hold on!"
He gritted his teeth and forced himself to endure.
For Shiyue's sake! If I can't awaken the strongest Seed, what will my fiancée have to be proud of? I have to become stronger! Jade Seed, here I come!
His determination grew stronger.
Ever since imagining a future with Shiyue, he had become impatient to make that dream come true.
But before that, he had to earn the respect of others, especially the Chang Family. If he awakened a Jade Seed, his position would be completely different. The Chang Family would have to take him seriously, and they would no longer be able to look down on him.
First, I have to win Shiyue completely!
His face showed an innocent expression and the determination of a young man fully devoted to cultivation.
Yet deep in his heart, he was still thinking about Shiyue's beautiful face and imagining her lying beside him naked.
That's what I want. That's my first mission!
Some time passed, and the number of participants remaining in the formation dropped from thirty to twenty-two.
At that moment, the auras around the twenty-two participants began to change. A faint green light appeared around their bodies, marking their entry into the Wood Seed stage.
However, the pain also grew much worse.
It felt as though invisible roots had wrapped around their internal organs and were slowly pulling them in different directions. The pain began in their stomachs before spreading to their backs and chests. Some participants clenched their teeth, while others bent forward as nausea rose in their throats.
The pain from the previous stages had not disappeared. Their blood vessels still burned, and their bones and joints still felt as though they were being crushed. Now, the new pain added to their suffering, making it even harder to endure.
Several participants could no longer hold back their groans. Some vomited, while others trembled as they struggled to remain conscious. New chapters come out on g.com first.
Even so, the twenty-two participants continued to endure the pain, determined to awaken a higher-grade Seed.
A faint green light began to appear around the twenty-two remaining participants.
The Wood Seed stage had begun.
In the viewing stands, the families watched nervously as the green auras slowly grew brighter. Some parents held their hands together, silently praying that their children could endure the pain. Others leaned forward, unwilling to miss even a moment.
When they saw the green light surrounding their children, several people could no longer contain their excitement.
"Look! It's green! My son has reached the Wood Seed!"
A middle-aged man from a small family jumped to his feet. His face was red with excitement, and his hands trembled as he pointed toward the formation.
His wife grabbed his arm, tears already gathering in her eyes.
"Really? Our son actually made it?"
"Of course! Look for yourself!"
The man laughed, but his voice soon became unsteady.
They had spent years saving every coin they could, hoping to give their son a chance to cultivate. They had never expected him to achieve something that many young cultivators could only dream of.
"Good job, son," the father whispered, his eyes fixed on the formation. "Keep going. Don't give up now."
Not far away, another family was celebrating.
"Feng'er has done it!" an elderly woman cried. "My grandson has reached the Wood Seed!"
Her husband held her shoulder, his own eyes shining.
"Yes, he has. Our family finally has a promising young cultivator."
He paused, watching the boy struggle to remain seated despite the pain.
"But I hope he doesn't push himself too far. Reaching the Wood Seed is already a great achievement."
The old woman nodded repeatedly.
"That's right. Even if he stops here, I'll be proud of him."
However, she still could not take her eyes off her grandson.
She wanted him to go further, but she feared seeing him suffer.
That was the difficult feeling shared by many parents in the viewing stands. They wanted their children to achieve more, yet every sign of pain made their hearts ache.
On the platform reserved for the five great clans, the reactions were more restrained, but the pride was just as clear.
A senior member of the Wu Clan leaned forward, watching Wu Lang's green aura.
"That boy has a solid foundation. He has endured the pain from the previous stages and is still holding on."
Another Wu Clan elder nodded.
"Wu Lang has trained hard for this day. If he can reach the Bronze Seed, his future will be much brighter."
"Let's not rush to celebrate," the first elder replied, though a faint smile appeared on his face. "The next stages will be even more difficult."
Despite his words, he looked satisfied.
The Lu Clan's elders were also watching their young participants closely. When they saw the green light around one of their juniors grow brighter, one of them let out a quiet laugh.
"Good. Our Lu Clan hasn't wasted its efforts."
A younger elder beside him smiled.
"Father, if our children can reach the Silver Seed, the other families will have a hard time catching up."
"Silver Seed?" The older man shook his head with a chuckle. "First, let them survive the next stage. Don't celebrate before the results are clear."
Still, his eyes never left the formation.
On the Chang Clan's side, several elders exchanged pleased looks as they observed Chang Shiyue.
"Shiyue has always been disciplined," one of them said. "I'm not surprised she has reached this stage."
Another elder nodded.
Chang Weiming remained silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on his daughter.
Then he slowly nodded.
"That's right. I only hope she doesn't injure herself trying to go too far."
Although he spoke calmly, the hand resting on his knee had tightened into a fist.
He was proud of his daughter, but he was still her father. Watching her endure such pain was not easy.
The Yi Clan's elders were equally pleased with their young members.
"Look at Yi Feng. His aura is stable."
"Good. It seems the training he received has paid off."
One of the elders smiled and shook his head.
"That boy used to complain whenever we made him practice an extra hour. Now look at him."
The others laughed softly.
"Let him complain after the ceremony. Today, he has earned the right to make us proud."
Among the twenty-two remaining participants, the Shen Clan had only two representatives: Shen Yanzhou and Shen Tong.
Shen Hongyuan watched the two young men with growing satisfaction.
"Father, look at Tong'er. He is still holding on."
Shen Tianxiong stroked his long white beard and nodded.
"That boy has worked hard. Reaching the Wood Seed is already a good result."
Shen Hongyuan then turned his attention to his son.
"And Yanzhou..."
He paused, studying the green aura around Shen Yanzhou.
"Who would have thought that this lazy brat would make it this far?"
Shen Honglie let out a short laugh.
"With his usual attitude toward cultivation, I thought he would be lucky to reach the Stone Seed. Now he's reached the Wood Seed as well."
Shen Hongyuan smiled proudly.
"Whatever happens next, at least he has finally started taking cultivation seriously."
Shen Tianxiong continued stroking his beard, his eyes filled with satisfaction.
"Let's see how far he can go. We shouldn't underestimate him just yet."
Meanwhile, the families of the smaller clans and ordinary cultivators were celebrating in their own ways.
Some hugged one another. Some laughed through their tears. Others simply stood there, staring at their children as if they could hardly believe what they were seeing.
For many of these families, reaching the Wood Seed was more than just a result in a ceremony. It was a chance for their children to enter a sect, gain access to better cultivation resources, and perhaps change the fate of their entire family.
"Come on, son! You can do it!"
"Don't give up, daughter!"
"Just a little longer!"
Their voices rose from the stands, mixing together in a wave of encouragement.
Yet inside the formation, the twenty-two participants had little time to appreciate the cheers.
The pain from the Ash and Stone Seed stages remained. Now, the strange sensation of invisible roots pulling at their internal organs continued to grow stronger.
Some clenched their teeth until their jaws trembled. Others shook uncontrollably, their faces pale beneath the green light.