Chapter 172

"Take Xiao Zhao, Zhou Zhiruo, and the others, and have them categorize these as quickly as possible. Extract all the useful parts and transcribe them for me."

"I am going into seclusion for a period of time to contemplate them thoroughly!"

He could not wait to draw more knowledge and wisdom from this vast sea of classics, preparing himself fully for the second tribulation of the Nine Tribulations Dragon Transformation Art—the Shape-Shifting Tribulation!

The moonlit night was as cool as water and as hazy as gauze.

On Taohuadao, within the secluded courtyard exclusive to Ning Chuan, the spiritual energy was so dense it was almost tangible.

The Heaven and Earth Spirit-Gathering Array, which he had personally set up, was running without a moment's pause.

It drew the spiritual energy of heaven and earth from a radius of a thousand miles, gathering it continuously like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea.

This made the entire courtyard seem shrouded in a dense spiritual mist, like a fairyland.

Ning Chuan’s massive dragon body lay quietly beside the deep, cold pool in the center of the courtyard.

His eyes were slightly closed, his mind completely immersed in the profound realm of cultivation.

He was operating the newly created Heaven and Earth Yin-Yang Great Grinding Method.

He took the incredibly pure spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered by the array.

And the vast, boundless power of the Taiyin moonlight that descended from the nine heavens whenever the moon reached its zenith.

He absorbed it all into his body, casting it into the operation of his demon power, which functioned like an invisible millstone.

He subjected it to repeated grinding, purification, and transformation.

Ultimately, it turned into the purest demon power, perfectly suited to his own dragon bloodline.

This was used to nourish the mysterious black dragon core that rotated slowly within his dantian, emitting a dark golden luster.

At the same time, it tempered his vast and formidable dragon soul.

With the assistance of these two heaven-defying methods—the Heaven and Earth Spirit-Gathering Array and the Heaven and Earth Yin-Yang Great Grinding Method—

Ning Chuan’s cultivation speed was simply shocking, advancing a thousand miles a day!

He could clearly feel the dragon core within his dantian.

It was becoming more refined, more rounded, and more spiritual at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The seventh dragon pattern spiraling upon it had long since fully solidified.

Now, the eighth dragon pattern had also revealed a clear outline and was slowly solidifying.

And the ninth dragon pattern already had faint traces, as if it were about to break out of its cocoon at any moment!

The demon power within his body was also becoming increasingly pure and vast.

Every movement of his seemed to contain a terrifying power capable of destroying heaven and earth.

His comprehension of the laws of heaven and earth was also becoming deeper and clearer.

It was as if the entire world was no longer so mysterious in his eyes.

"Very good! Extremely good!" Ning Chuan’s heart was filled with indescribable joy and satisfaction.

"At this rate, in three months at most, I will be able to cultivate this dragon core to the Nine-Turn Perfection realm!"

"By then, I can trigger the second heavenly tribulation of the Nine Tribulations Dragon Transformation Art—the Shape-Shifting Tribulation!"

"Once I successfully pass this tribulation, my life level will undergo another earth-shattering transformation!"

"Not only will my strength skyrocket to a brand-new realm, but I will also be able to truly shed the shackles of this dragon body and switch between dragon and human form at will!"

"At the same time, I can continue to evolve toward the more distant and powerful True Dragon realm!"

Ning Chuan’s heart was filled with endless anticipation and longing.

He knew that day was not far off.

Transforming into a human and doting on many beauties would no longer be an unreachable dream.

……

……

The next morning.

When the first ray of dawn shone through the gaps in the peach forest onto Taohuadao.

Ning Chuan slowly awakened from his meditative state.

Feeling the surging, vast demon power within his body, which had improved by another fraction since yesterday, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He knew he was one step closer to the Nine-Turn Perfection realm.

He had not forgotten his duties as the Island Master of Taohuadao and the "god" in the hearts of the people.

From his storage space, he took out several "Creation False Cores" refined from the solid cores of those Grandmasters.

Although the grade of these false cores was not as high as the "Nine-Turn Creation False Core" he had bestowed upon Huang Rong.

They were enough to allow a martial artist at the Innate realm to possess strength comparable to a Grandmaster for a short time.

Furthermore, they could subtly improve their physique and enhance their cultivation aptitude.

He summoned Qu Qu Lingfeng, Lu Lu Chengfeng, Wu Wu Mianfeng, Feng Feng Mofeng, and the old urchin Zhou Zhou Botong—who had always been loyal to him but whose cultivation was difficult to advance due to his advanced age—to his courtyard.

Then, he bestowed these precious "Creation False Cores" upon them one by one.

"These are just some little trinkets I refined in my spare time."

"Although they are merely external objects, they can help you increase your strength at critical moments to meet unforeseen needs."

"Use them well, and do not let down my intentions."

Ning Chuan said in a calm and majestic voice, as if he were bestowing nothing more than a few ordinary sugar beans.

Qu Qu Lingfeng, Lu Lu Chengfeng, Wu Wu Mianfeng, Feng Feng Mofeng, and the old urchin Zhou Zhou Botong.

After receiving the "Creation False Cores" that radiated vast energy fluctuations and hearing Ning Chuan’s explanation.

They were all shaken to the core, their faces filled with unbelievable excitement and ecstasy!

They never expected that the Island Master would bestow such heaven-defying treasures upon them!

This... this was simply... a step to the heavens!

They hurriedly knelt on the ground, kowtowing respectfully to Ning Chuan in gratitude, their voices trembling violently with excitement:

"Thank you, Island Master (Senior Brother), for your generous gift! We... we will surely shatter our bodies to repay your great kindness!"

Their worship and reverence for Ning Chuan climbed to a new, insurmountable height at this moment!

They knew that from now on, their fates were completely bound to this mysterious dragon Island Master!

After everyone’s emotions had calmed down slightly.

Qu Qu Lingfeng remembered the main business, hurriedly took out a secret letter sealed with special wax from his bosom, and respectfully handed it to Ning Chuan, saying:

"Reporting to the Island Master, this is... this is a letter secretly sent from the Mongol Mongol Yuan Empire a few days ago."

"The person who delivered the letter claimed to be... a confidant of Princess Min."

Hearing this, Ning Chuan raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes.

That little fox Zhao Min was quite fast.

He extended his dragon claw, took the secret letter, used his demon power to shatter the seal, and began to read it carefully.

The content of the letter was simple.

Zhao Min first expressed her highest respect and absolute loyalty to Ning Chuan.

Then, she reported everything she had encountered after returning to the Mongol Mongol Yuan capital, as well as her conversation with the Mongol Yuan Emperor Genghis Khan, to Ning Chuan one by one.

She mentioned in the letter that although the Mongol Yuan Emperor Genghis Khan was wary of Ning Chuan’s strength, he had not completely given up on the idea of winning him over, or rather... using him.

Genghis Khan ordered her to find a way to make Ning Chuan submit to the Great Mongol Yuan within a year, otherwise, he would send the Imperial Protector Mage Ba Si Ba and the Mongol Mongol Yuan army to personally conquer Taohuadao.

At the same time, the Mongol Yuan Emperor threatened her with her marriage to Tuo Lei to force her to complete the task as soon as possible.

Zhao Min expressed her loyalty to Ning Chuan in the letter.

And proposed that she could temporarily play along and pretend to agree to the Mongol Yuan Emperor’s request.

Then, use this opportunity, along with her status and power in the Mongol Mongol Yuan Empire.

To "fleece" more from the Mongol Mongol Yuan royal family for Ning Chuan.

For example, the precious classics, martial arts manuals, and heavenly treasures collected by the Mongol Mongol Yuan Empire over the generations.

All could be secretly sent to Taohuadao to assist Ning Chuan’s cultivation.

She believed that with her wisdom and means, she could surely play the ambitious Mongol Yuan Emperor in the palm of her hand.

After reading the letter, Ning Chuan’s mouth curled into a cold arc, and he let out a low, cold laugh.

"Heh, Genghis Khan? Tuo Lei? Ba Si Ba?"

"A bunch of ants who don't know what death is, yet you dare to bark wildly in front of this seat?"