The jade seal in the small steaming vessel emitted filament-like light, completely enveloping Qin Feng's body. This light carried immense energy, seeping through his skin and entering his meridians, forming warm currents that flowed in orderly succession and eventually converged back into his dantian. The soothing sensation caused Qin Feng to close his eyes naturally, his body slowly drifting upward into the air. Due to the abundant spiritual energy absorbed, the original spiral shape of his dantian quickly transformed. He clearly sensed that he had advanced—not merely from a lower-tier to an upper-tier Qi-Refinement stage, but directly skipping both the upper-tier and peak stages, now entering the Soul-Refinement stage. Moreover, progressing from a lower-tier to an upper-tier Qi-Refinement stage, the continuous influx of spiritual energy overwhelmed his dantian's absorption capacity. The meridians were beginning to experience blockages, yet the external energy continued to pour in without ceasing. If this trend persisted, he would surely perish from internal rupture. As he began to worry for himself, the spiritual energy within his meridians automatically established a series of "bases" around the main meridian, storing the surplus energy. My dear, this is all possible. Qin Daxiao, struck by the outer brilliance and inner delicacy of the lightning, now has no doubt at all—his belief is firmly rooted in the fact that the Seal of Imperial Authority was crafted by numerous ancient cultivators, each expending their vital energy, and the energy it contains is truly astonishing. Scanning the scene, he could see hundreds of small "bases" distributed around the main meridian, creating a magnificent sight. The golden light emitted by the Seal of Imperial Authority gradually diminished, and his floating body slowly descended until, upon the moment his feet touched the ground, all the remaining light was fully absorbed. Yet, the Seal of Imperial Authority remained suspended in the air. Qin Daxiao raised his head and called out, "You still won't come down—do you have something else to attend to?" "Whoosh..." Suddenly, the seal emitted a bright white glow, forming a semi-transparent human figure—a venerable elder with white hair and beard. With a serene, ethereal bearing, he spoke, "Fated one, our twelve have been entrusted by the Emperor to pour our hearts and souls into crafting the Mandate Seal, so as to secure the enduring legacy of the Li dynasty of Tang. Since you have now received our spiritual essence, you too must now serve the Tang dynasty, ensuring its eternal prosperity and the everlasting reign of the Li lineage!" As he finished speaking, the white glow faded, and the seal descended from the air. Qin Feng reached out to catch it, then shook his head, murmuring to himself, "These immortals are truly naive. I'm sure they never imagined that just as they finished crafting the seal, the Emperor raised his sword to slaughter them. They're still asking the fated one to continue serving Tang—when Tang has already vanished over a thousand years ago! 'For generations to come'? What a joke!" Precisely because Tang had already perished, he felt no sense of guilt or obligation whatsoever. The most urgent matter right now is to fully absorb the spiritual energy circulating within his body. He clears his mind and kicks his legs with a sense of ease, his gaze fixed on the jade seal. Compared to before, the seal now lacks some of its vitality, though its appearance remains unchanged. "Vivian and Isabella must be worried," he calls out to the seal above. "Little Cauldron, get me out of here—quick now, or I'm throwing you into the toilet!" Whoosh... The next moment, he stands before the two women, visibly anxious. "Bro Feng, you've finally come out!" The young woman wraps her arms tightly around his waist. Isabella asks with concern, "Are you all right? Did you sustain any injuries?" He pats his chest and smiles, "I'm in better shape than ever. Vivian, can you feel my current level?" Lin Beauty released her grip on his arm, stepped back, and carefully studied him for a few moments before shaking her head and saying, "I can't feel it. I never could before. You must be able to conceal your aura, Feng Brother—have you advanced? Tell me right now!" When she saw the Seal of the Emperor, she had already guessed that Qin Feng had received some benefit, though she wasn't certain yet. Qin, the young lord, beamed with a smile, "Of course! That intense period of trials was the Seal's test of our endurance. I passed it and gained a great deal of spiritual energy. My current rank is Upper Grade Soul Cultivation—hey!" Lin Beauty's eyes widened in disbelief, her face filled with astonishment. Over these several double-cultivation sessions, she had already risen from Middle to Upper Grade Soul Cultivation, and she was thrilled beyond words. After all, without such dual cultivation, it would take at least a year to advance. As for Qin Feng, he had only stayed inside for less than an hour and a half—yet upon his emergence, he had advanced from Mid-Rank Quenching Bone Stage directly to Upper-Rank Soul Cultivation Stage. That speed was faster than riding a rocket! Lin Beauty really wanted to ask the heavens—what justice is there? Such an extraordinary pace of advancement leaves us ordinary practitioners, who diligently train every day, utterly overwhelmed. After all, it typically takes people twenty to thirty years—from the very beginning of their cultivation journey—to reach Upper-Rank Soul Cultivation Stage. This young man, however, accomplished it in just a few months. Isabella gave him a hearty slap on the shoulder and smiled, saying, "Little rascal, you're quite impressive—now that you've reached Soul Cultivation Stage, isn't it? How about we find a place and see if you can dispel the cold, damp energy lingering within me?" Qin Dashi was startled and huffed, "Well, let's just call it off. I really don't want to turn into a popsicle. Sha Sha, just wait a moment—there's still a lot of spiritual energy lingering inside me. Once I've fully absorbed it, I'll be able to join you... hehe..." Lin, the beautiful girl, didn't quite understand what the two were saying, but she picked up some of the meaning from Qin Feng's expressions. She pouted, "I should have stayed a bit longer. I knew it would be like this. Oh, how come I left the small tripod so early!" The ever-young instructor smiled and said, "Wivi, don't worry. That kind of suffering isn't something ordinary people can endure. Only someone as eccentric as this little troublemaker can manage it. Besides, isn't it better if he benefits, since that means the whole family benefits too?" Lin immediately brightened up and clapped her hands, exclaiming with enthusiasm, "Sha Sha's absolutely right! Right away, I'll notify my sisters—we're going to unite and make sure we don't let him go until we've drained him completely!" Qin Da subconsciously covered his crotch, feeling both embarrassment and pressure building up in his groin. Lin Beauty gave him a withering look and said, "Good that you're afraid now—see how long you can keep bothering other girls!" He thought back to when it had been *you* who had sent me the beauty tonic, urging me to go court other beautiful women. How quickly things had changed! The young instructor, her expression now graceful and teasing, gave him a similar look and said, "He'll probably struggle to make it. Just like the dog won't stop chewing on bones or the cat won't stop stealing the food, it takes time. It's getting late—shouldn't you two be heading back? I'm sure your superiors have been waiting for ages!" Qin Feng tossed the jade seal up and down, saying, "This time, I've definitely got to impress Leader He—she'll have to treat us to a meal!" Lin Beauty huffed, "You're definitely showing off now—after all, you've gained the most advantage. How can you possibly stand there, be so proud, and expect someone else to pay for the dinner?"