Breaking Through Together

Maya lay curled against Aayan's chest, her body still tingling from the overwhelming pleasure of their passionate rounds. Her breath was slow and steady, her soft curves pressed against him as if seeking more warmth.

Aayan's fingers gently traced circles along her bare back, his golden eyes filled with satisfaction. The feeling of dominating and claiming such a talented cultivator fueled his pride.

Just then, a familiar system notification rang in his mind.

Ding!

[ Maya's Qi has stabilized. Her foundation is intact. ]

[ Host has received all of Maya's innate talents and comprehension abilities. ]

[ Due to dual cultivation with a higher-level partner, Host's own Qi has surged. ]

Aayan smirked. His body felt different—stronger, more refined. His meridians pulsed with newfound energy, and when he closed his eyes, he could feel the dense fire-type Qi within him. It wasn't just any ordinary Qi—it carried the same properties as Maya's. The system had absorbed and integrated her talent into him.

He focused inward, scanning his status.

[ Host: Aayan ]

[ Cultivation: 8th Stage Qi Gathering (New Breakthrough!) ]

[ Acquired Abilities: Fire Affinity, High Comprehension of Fire Techniques, Enhanced Qi Circulation ]

[ Blank Points: 120 ]

Aayan's lips curled into a satisfied smirk. The benefits of his system were insane. He didn't just cultivate, he evolved. By dual cultivating, he absorbed everything his partner had—talent, comprehension, and even elemental affinity.

His eyes flickered toward Maya, who was still catching her breath. Her cultivation base was strong, but she had been stuck at the 9th stage for too long. He had helped her stabilize her foundation, but if she wanted to take the next step and reach the Foundation Establishment Realm, she needed more than just dual cultivation—she needed a powerful push.

Aayan reached into his inventory and pulled out a Breakthrough Pill—a rare pill designed to help a cultivator surpass their bottleneck. The golden pill radiated pure energy, its strong medicinal scent filling the air.

Maya's half-lidded eyes widened slightly as she sensed its potency. "This…" she whispered, her voice still husky from their earlier activities.

Aayan brushed a strand of hair from her face, his touch gentle yet firm. "It's a Breakthrough Pill. With this, you'll be able to step into the Foundation Establishment Realm."

Maya's breath hitched. Foundation Establishment! It was a dream for many Qi Gathering cultivators, a realm that would set her apart from the masses. She swallowed hard, her fingers trembling as she took the pill from his palm.

"Aayan… I—"

He silenced her with a kiss, deep and possessive, his tongue intertwining with hers. When he pulled back, his golden eyes burned into hers. "No need for words, Maya. Just take it and break through."

Maya nodded, her eyes filled with a strange mix of gratitude and devotion. She sat up, crossing her legs into a meditative position. Her naked skin still glistened under the dim candlelight, but her expression was now serious and focused.

Aayan watched as she swallowed the pill, and immediately, a surge of powerful energy burst forth from within her.

Her entire body began absorbing Qi like a vortex, the surrounding fire-attribute energy flowing into her at an alarming rate. The temperature in the room rose, the flames from the lanterns flickering wildly.

Aayan could see the transformation happening inside her. Her meridians expanded, her dantian strengthened, and the dense fire Qi inside her began to evolve.

Then—BOOM!

A massive wave of Qi exploded from Maya's body.

Ding!

[ Maya has broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm! ]

Maya's eyes snapped open. They were no longer the same. Her irises glowed with a deep crimson hue, flickering like flames. Aayan could tell—she had evolved.

She gasped, feeling the raw power coursing through her veins. "I… I did it," she whispered, almost in disbelief.

Aayan smirked, pulling her into his arms. "Of course, you did. You're mine, after all."

Maya blushed, but this time, there was something different about her. A fiery determination burned in her eyes, a confidence she had never shown before.

She straddled him suddenly, pressing a hungry kiss to his lips. "Aayan… I want to thank you properly."

His smirk widened. "Oh? And how do you plan to do that?"

Maya licked her lips, her newly strengthened Qi radiating heat as she pressed her bare body against him. "I have a few ideas…"

Aayan chuckled, gripping her waist as he pulled her closer. "Then show me, Maya."

Their night wasn't over yet. And neither was Aayan's conquest.

Ding!

[ Mission Update: Harem Expansion ]

[ Second Harem Target Secured – Maya (Foundation Establishment Realm) ]

[ Reward: 100 Blank Points ]

Aayan smirked. The system had already recognized his achievement.

But this was just the beginning.

He wasn't satisfied yet.

If he could absorb talent through dual cultivation… how many more women would become his? And how powerful would he become in the process?

His journey was far from over.