Raja’s Breakthrough and Bonds Strengthened

Raja Rudra stood on the training grounds near the mansion, his young siblings sparring under his watchful gaze. Xiao Che struggled with his damaged Profound Veins, while Xiao Lingxi's movements showed the innate grace befitting her hidden heritage as the reincarnation of an Ancestral Goddess. Xia Qingyue and Xia Yuanba, though, were visibly improving. Raja's guidance had built a strong foundation in all of them, despite the taunts of the villagers who labeled him and Xiao Che as "wastes."

"When will we see our mother, big brother?" Xiao Lingxi asked during a break, her large eyes filled with longing.

Raja ruffled her hair gently, smiling warmly. "When we are strong enough. Until then, we must grow, train, and protect one another."

Encouraging words like these kept the group motivated, even in the face of ridicule. Raja's consistent defense against bullies had earned him respect among the younger generation, and his influence extended beyond the siblings. Xia Hongyi, Qingyue's father, had pushed his cultivation to the Sky Profound Realm under Raja's inspiration.

One day, at the age of twelve, Xia Qingyue met a woman who would alter her destiny—Chu Yueli, a master of Frozen Cloud Asgard. After assessing Qingyue's unique Nine Profound Exquisite Body, Chu Yueli accepted her as a disciple. Qingyue, however, could not let her new master leave without a request.

"Master, can you check my big brother's Profound Veins?" Qingyue asked earnestly.

Chu Yueli agreed but quickly became solemn after examining Raja. "His Profound Veins… they're nonexistent. Without them, cultivation is impossible."

Seeing her little sister's distress, Raja chuckled softly. "Don't worry, Qingyue. This just means I have to work harder in other ways." He then turned to Chu Yueli with a mischievous grin. "Join us for dinner tonight. Cultivators may not care for food, but I promise you'll enjoy it."

Despite her reservations, Chu Yueli agreed under Qingyue's insistence.

That evening, the dining hall was filled with the tantalizing aromas of Raja's cooking. Each dish was an explosion of flavors, and Chu Yueli, who had dismissed mortal meals as trivial, found herself savoring every bite.

"This… this is incredible," she admitted, caught between awe and embarrassment.

After dinner, Raja asked for a private conversation, surprising Chu Yueli but piquing her curiosity. She followed him to the back of the mansion, where he suddenly took to the air, walking through the sky as though defying the laws of the universe.

Her jaw dropped. "You're… flying? Without Profound Energy?"

Raja glanced back with a smirk. "It's called Sky Walk. Pure physical strength. You cultivators cling to traditions too much. It blinds you to innovation."

Intrigued and stunned, Chu Yueli followed him into the forest, where they landed at a secluded clearing near a cascading waterfall. Raja quickly set up a table and chairs from his inventory, inviting her to sit.

"Ask what you want," he said, his tone calm yet commanding.

"How is this possible? Flying without Profound Energy—this should be impossible!" she exclaimed.

Raja shrugged. "You're asking the wrong question. Instead of wondering how, you should be asking why not. Your Frozen Cloud Arts, for example—they're flawed. The cold air damages your veins over time."

Her eyes widened. "How do you know about that? No one outside our sect—"

"I know a lot of things. That's why I need your sect's Frozen Cloud Arts manual," Raja said bluntly.

Anger flared in Chu Yueli's eyes, and she released her Sky Profound Realm pressure, determined to remind the boy of his place. But before she could act, Raja's demeanor changed. His aura exploded outward like a tidal wave, and she found herself kneeling under the weight of his Supreme King Haki.

He spoke with quiet authority. "Do not test me with arrogance. Listen first."

The pressure lifted, and Chu Yueli shakily stood, still grappling with the reality that this 13-year-old was a Throne, at the Emperor Profound Realm.

"How… how is this possible? You don't even have Profound Veins," she whispered, trembling.

"I'm an anomaly. Stop wasting brain cells trying to figure me out," Raja replied with a grin. "Now, let me explain. I want to modify your Frozen Cloud Arts to remove the cold-air problem, ensuring my sister's safety. Trust me."

After a moment of contemplation, she asked, "And how can I trust you?"

Raja smirked knowingly. "Because I know why your sect avoids marital affairs."

Her face flushed, both from shock and anger. Raja raised a hand to stop her protests. "Let me prove it. I'll start by fixing the cold air in your veins."

Before Chu Yueli could object, Raja immobilized her using his Psychokinesis, carefully removed her outer robes, and began the intricate process. With precise control and his Almighty View, he manipulated needles to extract the harmful cold air from her body. Though she initially felt humiliated, her discomfort faded as she experienced an unparalleled sense of relief.

When the process was complete, Chu Yueli inspected her veins in meditation, only to discover they had transformed into Heavenly God's Spiritual Veins.

Heavenly God's Spiritual Veins is something that is achieved when all 54 profound entrances are opened. Having these veins means that the person's speed of profound cultivation and profound strength activation are increased greatly.

"How… how did you do this? All 54 of my profound entrances are open!" she exclaimed, awe evident in her voice.

"Consider it a gift. Now, about the Frozen Cloud Arts…" Raja said.

Reluctantly, Chu Yueli handed him the manual. Raja spent an hour analyzing and modifying it, creating the Frozen Cloud Arts: Ultimate Edition. This new version not only resolved the cold-air issue but also allowed practitioners to advance through all nine Mortal Realms before transitioning to Divine techniques.

When Chu Yueli tested the revised technique, she advanced to Sky Profound Realm Level 2 within half an hour.

"This… this is unbelievable," she said, her voice filled with wonder.

"Good," Raja said. "But you must not share this with anyone for eight years. I'm not ready to face an army of Sovereign Profound Realm experts."

She nodded solemnly.

Chu Yueli stood in front of Raja, her expression full of gratitude. "Thank you for everything," she said, bowing slightly. "Is there anything I can give you in return for your help?"

Raja, with a mischievous glint in his eye, leaned closer and made a suggestive face. "Well," he began, a playful smirk forming on his lips, "maybe a dirty hug?"

Chu Yueli, not understanding the innuendo, simply smiled politely and wrapped her arms around him in a friendly hug. But Raja, unable to resist his cheeky impulse, quickly twisted the embrace into something far more intimate than she intended.

The sudden shift caught her off guard. She pulled back in shock, her face flushing with anger. Before Raja could react, she slapped him hard across the cheek, leaving a red handprint on his face.

"Pervert!" she snapped, her voice seething with frustration. Without another word, she turned and stormed off, her anger clear in every step.

Raja, still a bit dazed from the unexpected turn of events, couldn't help but grin. For the first time, he'd experienced what he jokingly called a "dirty hug"—and while it hadn't gone as he planned, it certainly had its rewards. Rubbing his cheek, he laughed to himself and headed back to his mansion, feeling strangely satisfied by the encounter.

The next morning, Raja passed the Ultimate Edition to Qingyue and guided her in cultivation. With her unique constitution—the Nine Profound Exquisite Body and Heart of Snow Glazed Glass—she reached Elementary Profound Realm Level 1 within minutes.

Her joy was contagious, and Raja's pride in her progress was evident.

As weeks passed, Raja continued to train and mentor his siblings. Despite the whispers of ridicule, their bonds grew stronger, their laughter defying the scorn of others. Even Xiao Che, often derided as a waste due to his damaged Profound Veins, found solace in Raja's unwavering support.

"I'll fix your veins one day, Che," Raja promised.

Until then, their group stood united: Xiao Che, the determined underdog; Xiao Lingxi, the gentle yet fierce reincarnation of an Ancestral Goddess; Xia Qingyue, the prodigious cultivator; and Xia Yuanba, the brawny yet kind-hearted protector.

Each step they took together strengthened not only their abilities but their shared resolve, setting the stage for a future none of them could yet imagine.