The following day, Bai Li Hongzhuang emerged from her state of cultivation. After a night of training, she had successfully stabilized her strength at the fourth stage of the Crimson Realm.
Dibei Xichen's face brightened with a charming smile upon seeing Bai Li Hongzhuang. "Congratulations on your breakthrough, my dear wife."
Bai Li Hongzhuang responded with a faint smile. "I owe this achievement to your companionship throughout this journey."
Dibei Xichen explained, "If you aspire to improve your cultivation, trials and challenges are inevitable. The reason behind my swift progress is that my master used to take me on adventures frequently."
A mischievous spark flickered in Bai Li Hongzhuang's eyes. "I suppose your master also allowed you to venture on your own during that time?"
Upon hearing her words, Dibei Xichen nodded slightly, his gaze distant as if reflecting upon his past self.
Undoubtedly, his cultivation had reached its current level through arduous trials and tribulations. Those days were filled with indescribable hardships, a period he had no desire to revisit.
Although his master accompanied him on the journey, he had to face all the dangers and overcome the difficulties alone. It was an experience that bordered on life and death.
In the past, he had complained about his master, but as he grew older and witnessed his own rapid growth, he came to understand his master's intentions.
To enhance one's strength, comfortable and peaceful cultivation yielded little results. True progress could only be achieved by unleashing one's potential.
Dibei Xichen chuckled softly. "Looking back, those days were truly challenging."
Observing Dibei Xichen's expression, the smile in Bai Li Hongzhuang's eyes deepened. "Your master treated you well."
It was precisely because his master treated him well that the master had chosen not to help him. The master who had watched over him at that time must have been filled with heartache.
Dibei Xichen nodded lightly, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Are you reminding me not to assist you?"
"My strength is formidable!" Bai Li Hongzhuang swung her small fist and blinked at Dibei Xichen. She always had confidence in her abilities.
The smile in Dibei Xichen's eyes gradually widened. He immediately grasped the little fist Bai Li Hongzhuang was waving, leaned closer, and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead.
Bai Li Hongzhuang gazed at the handsome face so near, her cheeks slightly flushed. Who would have expected Dibei Xichen to surprise her like this?
"Be cautious during the trials. As long as you don't call for me, I won't intervene. How does that sound?" Dibei Xichen spoke slowly, his words carefree, yet a trace of concern surfaced on his handsome face.
In the Blood Abyss, numerous cultivators perished each year. Even he couldn't guarantee one hundred percent safety.
Now, he couldn't even be certain whether bringing Hongzhuang here was the right decision. However, accompanying his beloved woman in her growth was an indispensable process.
Bai Li Hongzhuang and Dibei Xichen left the inn together. As they strolled, Dibei Xichen introduced the situation within the pagoda to Bai Li Hongzhuang.
"The tower is a massive arena. If you can achieve ten consecutive victories on the arena, you will earn the opportunity to undertake trial missions. Successfully completing these trials will allow you to proceed to the second level.
The first level houses the largest number of cultivators with diverse strengths. Before stepping onto the stage, you can study the battle techniques and styles of your opponents.
Additionally, when cultivators participate in arena matches, we can also place direct bets to earn gold coins. It's a great test of observation skills."
Dibei Xichen refrained from delving further into details, as many aspects would become clear to Bai Li Hongzhuang on her own, while his role was to protect her from a distance.