<h4>Chapter 1378: Chapter 1378: Acting Against the Heavens!_1</h4>


    However, as a cultivator approaches theter stages, breakthroughs in cultivation be increasingly difficult.


    Especially during the process of assaulting the Earth Immortal Stage from the Unity Realm Stage, the challenge is unimaginably tough.


    Many cultivators expend their lifetimes only to be stuck at the Unity Realm Stage, never able to step into the Earth Immortal Stage.


    This is also why I only made one realm breakthrough, while that woman achieved four.


    A few minutes passed.


    "Hu..."


    Julia Stewart exhaled a breath of turbid qi and slowly opened her eyes.


    Lionel Yeager grinned and said, "Qing Mei, congrattions!


    I didn’t expect you to consecutively break through four realms, advancing from the Late Foundation Establishment Stage to the Departing Mortality Late Stage, impressive indeed!"


    Joy was evident in Julia Stewart’s eyes as she responded, "Just now, I only felt that the true qi in my belly was exceedingly abundant, and its cirction was very smooth!


    But I didn’t expect to breakthrough four realms all at once; it’s truly miraculous!


    If dual cultivation makes it so easy to progress in cultivation levels, why do cultivators still bother with such arduous cultivation practices? They should just engage in dual cultivation instead!"


    "Silly girl!"


    Lionel Yeager tapped the woman’s forehead, finding it amusing yetmentable, and exined, "Do you think anyone can just engage in dual cultivation?


    The reason we can do it is that I have an innate pure yang body, and you have an innate pure yin body—our physiques just happen to bepatible.


    There are so many cultivators in the world, and only a few possess special physiques.


    Even among those cultivators who have special physiques, finding apatible cultivation partner is extremely hard.


    Moreover, cultivators of different physiques absolutely must not engage in dual cultivation.


    If they do, the lighter oue would be damaging their cultivation foundation and bing a loser; the worst would be both losing their lives."


    Julia Stewart expressed with a frightened face, "It’s that scary?"


    "Yes, it’s that scary."


    Lionel Yeager spread his hands and rified, "So you see, dual cultivation is just an aid. To pursue the grander Dao and strive to be the strongest, one still needs to rely on oneself."


    "Oh..."


    Realization dawned on Julia Stewart, who then asked, "Then why was I able to break through four realms, while you only broke through one?"


    Lionel Yeager borated, "It’s because you’re currently in the early stages of your cultivation journey, where breaking through is rtively easier. Coupled with our dual cultivation, your progression bes even smoother.


    As for me, I’ve already stepped into the Unity Realm Stage, moving towards the Earth Immortal Stage. Each breakthrough at this level is incredibly difficult.


    Had it not been for our dual cultivation, for me to reach the Unity Realm Great Perfection, it probably would have taken quite some time."


    "So that’s how it is," said Julia Stewart, puffing up her cheeks, "I thought you might be able to step into the Earth Immortal Stage in one go and be an immortal. What a pity."


    "There’s nothing to pity," Lionel Yeager shook his head, "Being able to repair my belly and harmonize the yin and yang energy within my body, thereby eliminating the threat to my life, is already very fortunate.


    As for the unexpected joy of advancing my cultivation to the Unity Realm Great Perfection...


    And besides..."


    "And what?" Julia Stewart quickly urged.


    With a sigh, Lionel Yeager shared, "Moreover, breaking through to the Earth Immortal Stage is not that simple; one must first pass the Earth Immortal Thunder Tribtion.


    If I were to assault the Earth Immortal Stage now, it would certainly trigger the Thunder Tribtion, and then there would be nowhere to run.


    When the Thunder Tribtion strikes, not just our vi but the entire Divine River Vi District and all surrounding structures would be destroyed in an instant."


    "That’s... that terrifying?!" Julia Stewart was notably startled.


    She had thought that progressing to the Earth Immortal Stage would be like any other breakthrough.


    But she didn’t expect that it would require Crossing Tribtion.


    "It is that terrifying," Lionel Yeager nodded and added, "And it might even be more frightening than I imagine.


    After all, cultivating to defy the heavens is a transgression, and the Creator would cast down Thunder Tribtions upon any cultivator who wishes to be an immortal.


    Additionally, the severity of the Thunder Tribtion varies from person to person."


    "Varies from person to person?" Julia Stewart asked confusedly, "What do you mean?"


    "It means," exined Lionel Yeager, "the stronger the cultivator, the more terrifying the Thunder Tribtion that descends upon them.


    On the contrary, the tribtions faced by ordinary cultivators are moremonce and not as frightening."


    "This..." Julia Stewart’s beautiful eyes widened in shock as she eximed, "Lionel, you’re so powerful; won’t the Thunder Tribtion you face be extremely horrifying?!"


    Hearing Julia Stewart’s words,


    Lionel Yeager’s heart skipped a beat.


    He took a deep breath and dered, "Perhaps, but I have prepared myself for Crossing Tribtion!


    No matter how dreadful the Thunder Tribtion is, I must endure it to step into the Earth Immortal Stage and then continue to strive for even greater and stronger heights!


    The Earth Immortal Stage is merely the beginning for me; I must keep bing stronger, much stronger!


    "Only by bing stronger can I make my way to Payton Immortal Ind, avenge the deep hatred of the Sea of Blood, and rescue Senior Sister!"


    In the past, all he saw was the secr world.


    But now, having learned of the existence of much stronger immortals in Payton Immortal Ind and the Kun Lin Ruins,


    his vision had once again expanded, leading him to set even more distant goals for himself.


    He wanted to be not just an Earth Immortal but a true Immortal.


    Of course, there were some things he didn’t tell the woman.


    That was, if he failed to Cross the Tribtion, he would be utterly annihted.


    It is also for this reason that some cultivators slow down their cultivation pace after entering the Unity Realm Stage, trying to dy the arrival of the Thunder Tribtion as much as possible.


    After all, not every cultivator has the courage to face the Thunder Tribtion.


    If one could get through it, great; if not, it would mean the end of their life.


    Yeager didn’t want to tell the woman these things either, to spare her the worry.


    Julia Stewart nodded and said, "Lionel Yeager, I’ll work harder too!


    When the timees, I want to be there with you, to seek vengeance, to rescue Sister Vivian!"


    Yeager gave a gentle smile and said, "Then let’s keep working hard... hey hey hey, what are you doing?!"


    Before he could finish speaking, Julia had already pinned him down.


    Julia’s mouth curled into a smile, "Didn’t we agree to work harder at cultivation? I’m all about effort right now!


    Let’s give it another try to see if we can make another breakthrough?"


    Yeagerughed, "We struggled all ofst night; do we need another trial?"


    Julia’s face turned red, "Ah, there’s no harm in trying!"


    Yeager grit his teeth, made up his mind, and nodded, "Alright, let’s give it a try!"


    An hourter.


    The storm ceased.


    Yeager and Julia were lying on the bed, panting heavily.


    After trying for an hour,


    the two found that, aside from a growth in their True qi, there wasn’t another breakthrough in their cultivation.


    Julia frowned prettily, "Why didn’t it work this time? Why can’t we break through again?"


    Yeager exhaled turbid Qi and said, "Qing Mei, even with Dual Cultivation, it’s not possible to make a breakthrough every single time.


    Now, we’ve both reached a limit, and naturally can’t break through any further.


    So, let’s take our time. Rome wasn’t built in a day."


    "Alright..."


    Julia nodded reluctantly.


    Then, she quickly grabbed her mobile phone from the bedside table to check the time, "Oh no, it’s almost 9 o’clock!


    I need to get up and make breakfast quickly, and then head to work after eating!"


    Yeager said, "Considering we’ve rested for so many days, taking one more day off won’t hurt!"


    "It won’t do."


    Julia shook her head, "Nowadays, ourpany, East Beauty Pharmaceuticals, is preparing to formally enter the northern market.


    During this period, I’ve delegated all tasks to Sister Spence, Brother Lee, and Brother Cahill. They’ve been overwhelmed.


    So, I must get back to work."


    Yeager thought for a moment and said, "Qing Mei, I think you could start grooming your sessor.


    You’ve officially embarked on the path of cultivation now and will inevitably be different from ordinary people in the future.


    You can’t stay in thepany forever; you’ll have no time for cultivation."


    Julia replied, "I’ve been considering this too, but I n to lead East Beauty Pharmaceuticals to the global stage before handing thepany over to my sessor."


    "Alright then, do as you see fit."


    Yeager nodded, "As long as you have me as your support, go ahead and take the world by storm without worries."


    Julia gave a sweet smile, kissed Yeager on the face, and said, "Dear, it’s so good to have you!"


    Seeing the woman’s coquettish demeanor, something stirred in Yeager’s heart. He wanted to pull her back for more Dual Cultivation.


    But after a moment’s thought, he gave up the idea.


    After struggling so much fromst night till now, even a cultivator like Julia might not be able to handle it.


    Later, they both went into the bathroom to freshen up, got dressed, and then made their way downstairs.


    Just as they reached the ground floor,


    the doorbell rang.


    Yeager went to open the door,


    and saw Lily Tisdale, Bardon Bard, Prajna Bates, and Pill Levin standing at the entrance.


    "Brother Yeager, good morning!"


    "Sister Stewart, good morning!"


    "Sister-inw, good morning!"


    All four of them greeted with smiles.