Xuanhuan: The Empress and I Swapped Bodies - Chapter 24

Ye Wushuang was unaware of the Divine Dragon Empress’s gratitude toward him.

At this moment, he faced a tremendous crisis.

The overwhelming power of the Heavenly Tribulation Lightning Pool and Heavenly Tribulation Liquid surged through his entire body. Ye Wushuang desperately wanted to release it—but this energy wasn’t truly his yet, making it impossible to expel.

Like an overinflated balloon, his body teetered on the brink of explosion.

The danger was dire, and regret gnawed at him.

“Damn it! If only I’d practiced the imperial body-tempering divine art earlier. I could’ve refined this energy into my body instead of being stuck like this, unable to digest any of it.”

Though Ye Wushuang had mastered many Dao techniques, he had neglected cultivation methods focused on physical refinement. As a result, he was helpless against this rampant energy. He couldn’t even compress it into his body.

Just as panic set in, a powerful ripple erupted within him.

A divine dragon materialized in his sea of consciousness, soaring through his spiritual realm before letting out a mighty roar—then transforming into a golden scripture.

The moment it appeared, Ye Wushuang recognized it:

Bloodline Inheritance Technique – Divine Dragon Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art!

Nine revolutions, transcending even the Heavenly Supreme Realm.

This technique began at the King Realm, with each subsequent realm corresponding to a revolution. Only upon completing all nine could the art be considered mastered.

At its peak, the practitioner could manifest a true Divine Dragon form, traversing the void, crossing the river of time, and standing alone above eternity.

The moment Ye Wushuang comprehended the Divine Dragon Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art, it activated on its own. The vast energy within him was immediately drawn into its circulation.

His bloodline rapidly absorbed the power, spreading it throughout his body. His strength visibly surged.

BOOM!

In an instant, he achieved the First Revolution.

This was the benefit of maxed-out comprehension—with sufficient energy, he could advance unhindered by bottlenecks or inner demons. Even the Divine Dragon Empress lacked such talent.

Now, Ye Wushuang reveled in the euphoria of growing stronger.

The First Revolution not only elevated his realm but also enhanced his bloodline. Initially weak upon awakening, his bloodline now reached perfection under the tempering of the heavenly tribulation and the Divine Dragon Nine Revolutions Heavenly Art.

Soon, he entered the Second Revolution.

His bloodline awakened further, growing even more potent. The roar of a dragon gathered in his throat—a single shout could level buildings. Yet he restrained himself, focusing entirely on his advancement.

Though he unlocked no bloodline secrets, his physical power skyrocketed. At the Second Revolution, his body rivaled that of a young Divine Dragon. In human form, he was now a true humanoid dragon, capable of battling any juvenile Divine Dragon on equal footing.

Moreover, his mana reserves expanded drastically, multiplying his overall strength several times over.

But his growth didn’t stop.

The apocalyptic tribulation’s energy continued to flood his body. He sensed that, if he wished, he could break through to the Immortal Realm at any moment and condense his own Immortal Qi.

The temptation was overwhelming—yet Ye Wushuang resisted. Instead of indulging in the thrill of ascension, he focused on tempering himself.

He compressed the energy, channeling it into his flesh. Though his physique was already formidable, he sought to forge it into something greater—the ultimate vessel.

But time was limited.

With the body swap unresolved, he couldn’t dedicate himself fully to perfection. Instead, he settled for laying a solid foundation, integrating the energy into his body in the most efficient way possible.

The process was grueling.

For seven days, he labored like a millstone, grinding the rampant energy bit by bit into his flesh. His physical power inched upward until, finally, the energy was exhausted.

Now, his body had reached its current limit. Without breaking through to a higher realm, further improvement was impossible.

Exhaling in relief, Ye Wushuang stabilized the remaining energy within him.

His foundation was now rock-solid—a double-edged sword.

While it promised unparalleled potential and dominance over peers, the resources required for future advancement would be staggering. His progress would inevitably slow compared to others.

He needed to plan ahead.

But before he could ponder further, the Divine Dragon Empress’s voice echoed in his ears:

“Now that you’ve digested the tribulation’s rewards, it’s time to switch back and resume our cultivation.”

“You may continue studying the imperial archives to compensate for your shortcomings.”

“As for me—I must return to cultivating my Ancestral Dragon Scripture.”

“Agreed.”

After months of training, Ye Wushuang understood the Empress’s efforts in building his foundation and elevating his realm. Combined with the benefits her status still offered, he readily accepted.

Though temporarily deprived of certain… advantages, he could still grow stronger. The body swap no longer troubled him.

Just as the exchange was about to occur, the Empress suddenly added:

“My younger brother seems quite fond of you. If you have time… guide him. Keep him from straying.”

“Succeed in this, and you’ll be richly rewarded.”

“I’ll do my best.”

Ye Wushuang recognized this as genuine concern. Beneath her icy exterior, the Empress cared deeply for her sibling.

The moment he agreed, his soul detached, returning to the Empress’s body—

But during the transfer, he faintly heard someone exclaim:

“Holy hell! What the fuck did this kid do?! His body’s a hundred times stronger than before!!”