Chapter 12

"Okay!" Huang Rong agreed readily.

She took down a copy of the Pure Origin Skill, opened it carefully, and showed it to Ning Chuan page by page to "read."

Ning Chuan concentrated fully, imprinting every word and every meridian circulation diagram on the pages deep into his mind.

As he flipped through one internal energy manual after another, countless insights about internal energy cultivation surged into his heart like a tide.

【You are observing the Pure Origin Skill... You understand the basic principles of refining essence into qi...】

【You are learning the Long Spring Heart Method... You comprehend the method of circulating the heavenly cycle...】

【You are studying the fragments of the Clear Jade Skill... You have a preliminary understanding of meridians and acupoints...】

"So, the path of internal energy in this world starts with the Nine Grades of Postnatal. Ninth grade is the lowest, first grade is the highest. This stage mainly involves refining essence into qi through specific breathing and meditation methods, and storing it in the dantian."

"The Postnatal realm mainly involves the twelve main meridians and the eight extraordinary meridians of the human body. Martial artists need to constantly open these meridians so that internal energy can circulate smoothly in the body, thereby nourishing the body and increasing strength."

"Cultivating internal energy requires refining essence into qi, absorbing the essence of grains and meat to convert it into the source of one’s own internal energy."

"My snake body’s meridian structure is completely different from a human’s. If I want to cultivate internal energy, I must create a safe and effective circulation route according to the physiological structure of the snake body."

Ning Chuan’s mind was full of thoughts, and he already had a rough idea of how to cultivate internal energy.

What he needed to do now was to integrate these scattered pieces of knowledge and create a technique truly suitable for himself.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.

During these ten days, Ning Chuan had "read" almost all the books related to internal energy cultivation in the Martial Tower.

Huang Rong also accompanied him every day, flipping through books and answering his questions.

In the past, she felt that those dry martial arts theories were very boring, but now, accompanying Ning Chuan to watch them, for some reason, she found it quite interesting.

Even when explaining some basic martial arts common sense to Ning Chuan, her own understanding of Taohuadao martial arts seemed to have improved a little bit unconsciously.

On this day, Ning Chuan was still coiled in the Martial Tower, closing his eyes and concentrating, while countless fragments of knowledge about internal energy cultivation were colliding and merging in his mind.

He seemed to see simulated energy flows constantly wandering and attempting to move through the meridians of his massive snake body.

Failure, adjustment, and trying again...

Finally, at a certain moment, a brilliant flash of inspiration cut through the fog in his mind like lightning!

【You have observed dozens of internal energy manuals such as the Pure Origin Skill, Long Spring Heart Method, and fragments of the Clear Heart Skill...】

【You have deeply understood the mysteries of refining essence into qi, heavenly cycle circulation, and meridian operation...】

【You combine it with the unique meridian structure and life characteristics of your own snake body...】

【You use the bloodline origin of the Black Water Profound Snake as a guide...】

【You have created an internal energy cultivation method unique to snakes—Black Water Profound Snake Art!】

Black Water Profound Snake Art!

The moment these five characters clearly emerged in Ning Chuan’s mind, an indescribable joy and sense of achievement instantly filled his entire heart and spirit.

It was done!

He had succeeded!

Relying on his heaven-defying comprehension and the reference and integration of dozens of human internal energy cultivation methods, he had finally created an internal energy cultivation method that perfectly matched the characteristics of his own snake body and belonged solely to him!

This Black Water Profound Snake Art was not just a simple internal energy circulation method; it also contained his deep understanding of life energy and the bloodline origin of the Black Water Profound Snake.

Ning Chuan had absolute confidence that the exquisiteness of this internal energy technique he had created with his own hands was by no means inferior to those so-called divine Jianghu skills, and in some aspects, it was even better!

After all, this was the technique most suitable for him!

The excitement could not be calmed for a long time.

That night, when Taohuadao was quiet and silent, with not a sound to be heard.

Ning Chuan quietly came to a hidden group of reefs by the sea.

His massive snake body coiled up like a giant black rock, his eyes closed slightly, and his mind sank into the cultivation of the Black Water Profound Snake Art.

According to the circulation route recorded in the technique, he began to try to sense the free energy between heaven and earth and introduce it into his body.

The cold sea breeze blew against his scales, and the sound of waves hitting the reefs came rhythmically.

Ning Chuan’s mind was clear, gradually merging with the surrounding environment.

I don't know how long it had been, but a faint yet extremely pure trace of energy, like a newborn sprout, quietly was born in his body!

Internal energy!

This was the first trace of internal energy he had cultivated!

Although weak, the energy fluctuations contained within it were far more condensed than when he relied solely on physical strength before.

Ning Chuan felt a surge of joy and immediately tried to circulate this trace of internal energy to his snake tail.

The next moment, he whipped his tail fiercely!

"Pop!"

A crisp explosion sounded, appearing particularly clear in the silent night sky.

A reef half a person’s height beside him was actually split in half by this tail strike, and stone fragments splashed everywhere!

Such powerful force!

A hint of surprise flashed in Ning Chuan’s eyes.

Just the support of a trace of internal energy had increased his attack power by more than one level!

However, after the surprise, he discovered that the trace of internal energy that had just been born was exhausted after this strike.

"It seems that the cultivation of internal energy cannot be achieved overnight."

Ning Chuan understood in his heart.

To quickly improve internal energy, he needed to constantly "refine essence into qi."

And where did "essence" come from?

For him, the most direct and effective method was undoubtedly to hunt fish and sea beasts in the sea, and then use the "Devour Enhancement" talent to convert their flesh and blood essence into the energy needed for cultivation!

This method was countless times more efficient than human martial artists relying on bitter meditation and absorbing the essence of grains and the weak spiritual energy of heaven and earth!

"Using Devour Enhancement to cultivate the Black Water Profound Snake Art will definitely lead to rapid progress!"

Excitement shone in Ning Chuan’s eyes.

He couldn't wait to verify his idea.

The next morning.

Ning Chuan found Huang Rong, who was practicing sword in the peach forest.

"Rong'er, I need to go into the sea to hunt for some food." He wrote on the ground with his snake tail.

Hearing this, the Jade Flute Sword Art in Huang Rong’s hand paused slightly, and a hint of reluctance appeared on her face.

For the past ten days or so, she had been with Ning Chuan almost every day, accompanying him to read and explaining things to him, and had long regarded him as her closest friend.

"Brother Chuan, will you... will you come back?" She asked with some worry, fearing that if Ning Chuan left, he wouldn't come back.

Ning Chuan gently rubbed her hand with his snake head, then wrote: "Don't worry, Taohuadao will be my home from now on; I will be back soon."

Getting Ning Chuan’s guarantee, Huang Rong finally felt relieved, but the reluctance in her eyes remained strong.

She watched Ning Chuan all the way to the seaside, watching his massive body slowly submerge into the blue sea and disappear under the waves, before standing blankly by the sea, unwilling to leave for a long time.

The sea breeze blew her hair, and the young girl’s heart was full of concern for this special friend.

Just then, a slightly feminine voice came from behind her.

"Rong'er, Master told you to be careful. That black snake’s origin is unknown, and its intelligence is so high, I’m afraid... it has designs on Taohuadao."

Huang Rong turned around and saw Mei Mei Chaofeng standing not far away, her face carrying a hint of worry, or rather, a hint of deliberate warning.

Hearing this, Huang Rong immediately raised her eyebrows, and her little face turned red with anger.

"Second Senior Sister! How can you say that about Brother Chuan! He saved my life and is my benefactor! And Father has already agreed to let him stay on the island!"

She hated hearing others speak ill of Ning Chuan the most.

Seeing Huang Rong defend the black snake so much, a hint of imperceptible coldness flashed in Mei Mei Chaofeng’s eyes, but her tone remained gentle:

"Rong'er, I’m just worried about you. After all, those who are not of our kind must have different hearts. No matter how human-like this snake is, it is ultimately a different kind, and we must be on guard."

"Hmph! I think you are the ones with ulterior motives!" Huang Rong said angrily, "Brother Chuan is much better than you hypocrites!"

After saying that, she ignored Mei Mei Chaofeng and turned away angrily.

Mei Mei Chaofeng watched Huang Rong’s retreating figure, her face gradually darkening.

She was secretly angry, but thinking of Huang Huang Yaoshi’s doting on Huang Rong, she didn't dare to really do anything to her.

However, the existence of that black snake made her feel increasingly uneasy.

— Author's Notes —

ps: This is the eleventh update!! Twenty-five thousand words!! Please, I need data!