Heaven, Earth, Me

Yasenia sat by Angel's bed. She was gently holding her hand and looking at her baby's pale and fragile expression. Her mind was wandering through what happened and trying to think of ways that Angel wouldn't have needed to use such extreme methods.

However, other than the extreme methods that she could use herself, nothing came to mind. It was truly a desperate situation if they were unable to escape right there and then. 

"Blaming yourself?"

Evelyn's teasing voice came from the door of the room. Yasenia looked over and smiled somewhat sadly. "Yes. Perhaps if I were at the peak of my realm… If my strength had not lagged that far behind… If I had been more prepared… If I had been less greedy…"

Evelyn paused and looked deeply at Yasenia. Their dragoness was always decisive, she was always the spearhead in any situation and manipulated the environment around her with incredible efficiency and intellect. However, where she was strong, she was as strict with herself. 

Look at her Body Cultivation. Her body was refined to the limits of her current level. And yet, she never stopped those painful baths to temper everything and keep it at peak condition, pushing her limit further and further little by little. Who could have such diligence? Evelyn herself was not sure she would be able to do it. 

Then, there were her plans and intellect. She was naturally intelligent, and her mind functioned differently from a normal person's. Evelyn admitted that she was a genius. However, how many books on leadership did she read? How much effort did she put into making her plans come to fruition? Her tenacity in this aspect was such that she managed to awaken [Monarch Intent]. 

With everything that Yasenia excelled at, there was a terrifying amount of effort behind it. Perhaps, among all the things that Yasenia naturally managed to be best at, cooking was the one that she spent the least effort on.

And even with all that work behind her every step, Evelyn saw Yasenia's genuine worry that she was not doing enough. She walked forward and hugged Yasenia's head into her bosom. "It's not big, but… It should be comforting, at least."

The dragoness paused and smiled softly, circling Evelyn's waist and burying her face in her chest. Evelyn muttered, somewhat embarrassed. "You are poking my ribs with your nose."

"I know~," Yasenia murmured and looked up with a smile. "Come, sit on my lap."

Evelyn sat and saw Yasenia put on a thoughtful gaze. Wanting to make her laugh, Evelyn asked teasingly. "Are you considering whether to have sex with me here or not?"

As Evelyn expected, Yasenia's lips curled as a laugh escaped those beautiful lips. Yasenia's smiling face was so pretty that Evelyn couldn't help but stare. The reason she was so goofy was exactly because of this laugh. The mischievous girl was very intelligent and clever herself, and if she wanted, she could easily not make all those silly jokes and skits.

However, each time she did, the beautiful dragon woman in front of her laughed. A genuine and enchanting laugh that made Evelyn feel as if she had accomplished her life's objective. 'I want Yasenia to laugh, to be happy. I want her to pamper me but also to rely on me.'

Yasenia stopped laughing and kissed Evelyn's lips. She then rubbed her nose with Evelyn's and muttered. "Dear, I will be in secluded cultivation for a long while. Don't miss me too much. Okay?"

Evelyn answered softly, copying Yasenia's movement of rubbing noses together. "I can't do that. I will miss you."

Yasenia slowly separated and saw Evelyn's slightly tinted cheeks and soft gaze. Her facial features had changed enough that whoever called her ugly or plain would be objectively lying. However, this change never erased her base facial traits. A round and pretty face, eyes that of a mischievous little rabbit, and thin lips. Her Evelyn was now a beautiful girl.

Yasenia kissed her lips gently and hugged her closely. Evelyn melted in her arms and reciprocated, her soul feeling like it was being cradled with love and care. 

Yasenia separated a few minutes later, leaving a misty-eyed Evelyn. Her violet eyes shone like amethysts. 

Evelyn blinked twice and remembered. "Ah, right. I almost forgot."

Yasenia tilted her head and heard her Dear speak. "Kali told me that she will go into seclusion to take the pills."

The dragoness's straight eyebrow rose, and she asked, curious. "Why didn't she tell me herself?"

Evelyn shrugged. "Who knows? Perhaps she was nervous. After all, this is a very important step for her."

Yasenia hummed. "More reason to come to me, no?" 

Evelyn blinked. "Fair enough." Then, she asked. "Why do you think so?"

"Well…" Yasenia looked at the sleeping Angel and smiled. "She probably didn't want to bother me and also didn't want me to wait for her. If she had come and told me, I would've wanted to wait until she finished… She wants me to go cultivate." ṛÃ₦ộ𐌱Èṣ

Evelyn chuckled. "I see. Doing it this way, she is giving you a message. 'I am fine. Do your thing without worrying.' Right?"

Yasenia laughed. "Right~." 

Then, she slowly stood up and placed Evelyn on the chair she was sitting in. "Since it is like that, I won't visit anyone~. Tell the girls to wait for me if there is danger in the solar system we are heading into."

Evelyn waved her hand and answered cheerfully. "Okay~!"

Yasenia left and walked to the back of the ship. Once there, she stepped into one of the rooms, prepared for her breakthrough. "Hm." 

Her gaze moved around, taking in the massively luxurious and gigantic room. It was amplified with spatial formations, and even if she transformed into her dragon form, Yasenia was quite sure that she would easily fit here. 'Even flying should be possible, no? This place is ridiculously big.' She sighed and muttered. "The question is… Will the formations be able to resist the pressure that I will be emitting?"

"Of course they will!"

Soluna appeared by her side, looking around with an interested expression. "This place is so nice!"

Yasenia used her tail to grab her by the waist and lifted her, settling her on her shoulders. The spirit's dress parted and transformed into trousers, not to bother Yasenia. "Well, Soluna. I will need to focus for a while, so you can do as you please. Still, protect me, okay? I don't want to be interrupted by anyone unless it is a life-and-death matter with my girls or maids."

Soluna giggled and hugged Yasenia's head. "Okaay~." 

"Let's see… Where do I cultivate?"

Soluna pointed forward. "That way!"

"Hm?" Yasenia's eyebrow raised. "Sure. Guide me."

Soluna giggled. "If you focus, you will know as well! But, well, follow my lead! Go… Right!"

Yasenia's eyebrow twitched. "Didn't you say forward?"

Soluna's face gained a smug smirk. "Hehehe. Will you listen to your contracted spirit or not?"

"Sure, sure." The dragoness knew that she was playing, but she didn't deny it. She was going to be in solitary cultivation for many years, so she could afford a few hours of playfulness.

And so, Yasenia was guided around for a few hours before Soluna told her the correct spot. 

Once there, the dragoness placed Soluna down and sat cross-legged. However, she couldn't help but pause. "Hm. I think it is better if I first advance in my Beast and Body paths before focusing on my Spiritual Path."

She waved her hand, and several dozen Beast Cores poured out in front of her. They all had a gentle and pure glow due to their origins from Level 10 Legendary Core Beasts. 

After that, she started refining them and absorbing their essence. Her Beast Core sucked in the energy like a ravenous beast until it was full. After one month, her body shook, and a powerful shockwave exploded from her. Yasenia exhaled and smiled. "Level 7 Legendary Core Beast Realm reached~."

Her strength naturally increased, but she didn't stop to contemplate. Instead, she started her Body Cultivation. To reach the High-Level Epoch Core Body Realm, Yasenia needed to break through the barrier separating her and break the limits of her flesh. 

To practice Body Cultivation, she needed to follow a martial arts routine that channeled the energy around her body. As she moved, her muscles, bones, and organs absorbed the pure energy she was refining. She pushed, pushed, and pushed against this blockade. 

Without much effort and three months later, Yasenia took a decisive step and made a full-body punch, finishing her routine. 

BOOM!

The space around her shook as her aura skyrocketed. Yasenia looked at her hands, breathing heavily. "Done. High-level Epoch Core."

She took in a deep breath and waved her hand, summoning her bathtub full of medical fluids. She stepped forward and got naked, submerging herself in it. Once she did so, her body felt as if a fire had started inside of her. 

The feeling of her insides and muscles burning was extremely uncomfortable, making even someone like Yasenia furrow her eyebrows. 'The effects are much more noticeable again because I have new limits to reach… It hurts.'

Soluna looked from the edge of the bathtub with a gentle frown. She sighed, concerned. 'Draheart, do you think Yasenia will be able to overcome her tribulation?'

Draheart's mature female voice reached Soluna, her tone extremely certain. "If she can't, then nobody can."

Another voice reached them, sounding soft and elegant. "Right. Master is the best~."

Draheart spoke, her tone somewhat annoyed. "Dramel, no one asked you."

"Ah. Draheart, don't be so stubborn! I am one of Master's weapons~. You should be more gentle with me."

Draheart's core moved in Yasenia's Dantian and reached Dramel's side. "I am her core and part of her body. I am much more than a weapon." Her tone was disdaining as she spat. "Don't you dare compare us as if we are equal in any way."

The core representing Dramel, Yasenia's Pipa, hmphed. "For now! Once she reaches the tribulation, I'll have a chance of joining her like you have!" 

Pressure spread from the Celestial Energy Star and smacked both cores. 

Bang! Bang!

"Ouch!" 

"Ouch!"

Soluna laughed aloud. "Celestial Star is angry with both of you! Hahaha. You better behave~."

Reluctantly, Draheart returned to her orbit and allowed herself to circle the Celestial Energy Star.

At this moment, they felt Yasenia's consciousness descending into the Dantian. Once that happened, all the treasures started glowing with gorgeous lights. They never failed to show off each time Yasenia looked at them. It was as if they were saying. 'Look, Master! Aren't I a super pretty treasure!?'

Of course, Yasenia didn't notice since, well, they were always shining each time she looked. So, for her, their "shiny" appearance was normal. Still, they all heard their master's thoughts. "Celestial Energy Star. It is time for both of us to work together. I need your pressure to break through. Can you help me?"

The Celestial Energy Star began rotating slightly quicker and suddenly released a powerful aura, creating incredible pressure around it. 

It was clear that it was more than ready. 

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