Chapter 205

Then, through the refinement of the Heaven Serpent Nine Turns Art, it was transformed into pure, exquisite demonic energy, merging into that jet-black serpent core!

In an instant!

Ning Chuan's speed of absorbing and refining the Yin Moonlight had increased by more than several times compared to before!

He could clearly feel that the demonic energy within his serpent core was rapidly growing at a visibly perceptible rate!

Ning Chuan was overjoyed!

The Northern Darkness Swallowing Moon Technique truly did not disappoint him!

With this domineering breathing art, his reverse cultivation of the serpent core would accelerate dramatically toward the Ninth Turn's perfection!

……

In the days that followed, Ning Chuan, aside from daily nighttime practice of the Northern Darkness Swallowing Moon Technique to absorb and refine the Yin Moonlight,

began devoting his primary focus to studying and creating the "Spirit Gathering Array."

While previously studying the Daodeqi Sect's mystic array techniques and the Complete Truth Sect's Seven Stars Northern Dipper Sword Array,

he had already gained preliminary inspiration and concepts regarding the art of arrays.

Now, he intended to deepen these inspirations, combining his understanding of celestial spiritual energy with descriptions of ancient Spirit Gathering Arrays found in numerous Daoist scriptures.

To create a true, powerful array capable of gathering celestial spiritual energy to aid cultivation.

One day.

Ning Chuan was in his courtyard, carving intricate, arcane array runes onto a massive beast hide using demonic energy.

Those runes took forms resembling dragons and serpents, or resembled stars, radiating a mysterious and potent aura.

Suddenly, a respectful set of footsteps echoed from outside the courtyard.

"My Lord, Xie Xiaofeng requests an audience."

"Enter," Ning Chuan's voice rang out calmly.

Moments later, Xie Xiaofeng, tall and muscular with a stern face, strode into the courtyard.

He bowed respectfully to Ning Chuan, then withdrew from his bosom a letter sealed with special wax, along with several ancient-looking scrolls, offering them both with both hands.

"My Lord, this is the secret message sent back from Dai Dai Qisi Sect's leader through Congming Sect, and some Congming Sect scriptures she dispatched to deliver."

Upon hearing this, Ning Chuan's eyes flickered with understanding.

Considering the time, Dai Dai Qisi should have sent word.

A strand of pure demonic energy curled forth like an invisible finger, drawing the secret letter midair into his claw, then unfolding it directly.

The letter's content was written in Persian script, which Ning Chuan could not read.

Yet, his powerful spiritual force could easily perceive the information contained within.

In the letter, Dai Dai Qisi reported she had successfully returned to the Bright Summit and, with the aid of the serpent dragon blood Ning Chuan had previously granted her and the improved Holy Flame Token Art,

as well as her own Grand Master-level strength and ruthless methods,

had already seized preliminary control of Congming Sect, becoming its nominal leader.

However, some entrenched factions within the sect still opposed her covertly, paying lip service while disobeying in secret.

Outside the sect, many eyes watched with greed.

Though she could currently suppress them, to fully seize control of the entire Congming Sect, she needed more time—and stronger martial force to intimidate.

Therefore, she humbly requested her master to dispatch elite warriors to assist her, helping sweep away all obstacles.

The letter also included the complete secret manual of the Qi Kun Great Reversal Technique, painstakingly retrieved by her from Congming Sect's underground vaults, along with other precious martial scriptures, all offered to her master.

After reading the letter, Ning Chuan's lips curled into a faint smile.

Dai Dai Qisi indeed possessed some ability, not disappointing his expectations.

She had stabilized her position in Congming Sect so swiftly and delivered the Qi Kun Great Reversal Technique he desired.

The other Congming Sect scriptures she sent, though partly containing Western martial arts passed down from Bosizong Sect, held little use for him.

Yet, some ancient legends and secret lore regarding Persian Fire Worship held some reference value.

He then turned his gaze to Xie Xiaofeng beside him and spoke:

"Xie Xiaofeng, you shall go to the Bright Summit and assist Dai Dai Qisi."

"Help me, fully seize control of Congming Sect."

Currently, Taohuadao was filled with many experts.

Qu Qu Lingfeng and others had all broken through to the Primordial Stage; Huang Rong and Wang Yuyan were both False Golden Core Grand Masters, and Huang Rong especially had reached the Ninth Turn.

Added to that were the unpredictable Zhou Botong and himself.

Ordinary villains posed no threat whatsoever.

Sending Xie Xiaofeng, a newly elevated Yizhuanda Sect Grand Master, to Bosizong Sect was more than sufficient to handle most situations.

"Your servant obeys! I shall not fail your lordship's trust!" Xie Xiaofeng immediately replied with reverence, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

He had been fretting over lacking an opportunity to serve his lord.

Just as Xie Xiaofeng was about to turn and leave, Ning Chuan suddenly called out to stop him.

"Wait."

Xie Xiaofeng halted instantly and bowed respectfully: "My Lord, what further orders?"

Ning Chuan's pale golden dragon eyes regarded Xie Xiaofeng with interest and said:

"I have heard your Gai Gang's Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms are the supreme yang martial Palm Technique in the world, unmatched in power."

"Demonstrate it once for me."

Because Ning Chuan was a serpent-dragon, Xie Xiaofeng had previously renamed "Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms" to the more fitting "Flying Dragon Eighteen Palms."

Upon hearing this, though puzzled, Xie Xiaofeng immediately replied respectfully: "Yes, my Lord!"

Then, in the courtyard, he assumed his stance and performed the famed Flying Dragon Eighteen Palms, move by move.

He saw his palm strike out like a dragon, its momentum surging like a thunderbolt!

With every palm thrust, a heroic and bold spirit that looked down upon the world surged forth!

In the air, faint, low-pitched Long Yin sounds could even be heard!

The strength of his momentum was indeed extraordinary!

Brother Ning Chuan watched quietly from the side, nodding slightly from time to time.

This Flying Dragon Eighteen Palms was indeed worthy of being a top-tier external Palm Technique; its movements were exquisite, its power generation ingenious, and it truly possessed unique merits.

However, in his view, there was still considerable room for improvement and enhancement within it.

By the time Xie Xiaofeng finished demonstrating the full set of palm techniques, a light sheen of sweat had already appeared on his forehead.

Only then did Brother Ning Chuan slowly speak up, pinpointing several flaws in his palm technique with surgical precision.

For instance, the transitions between movements were slightly awkward, failing to achieve seamless fluidity.

Furthermore, his control over the force was not yet pure enough, unable to bring every ounce of power to its utmost limit.

And so on.

Brother Ning Chuan's guidance often consisted of merely a few words, yet they struck like evening drums and morning bells, instantly giving Xie Xiaofeng a feeling of sudden enlightenment and clarity!

Many confusions and bottlenecks he had pondered endlessly during his cultivation, which he could never resolve, were suddenly solved with just a few words of guidance from Brother Ning Chuan!

Afterwards, drawing upon his own understanding of the Dragon Clan's power and his vast knowledge of martial arts,

Brother Ning Chuan personally deduced and optimized this Flying Dragon Eighteen Palms for Xie Xiaofeng!

He integrated more exquisite dragon-shaped power generation techniques and more domineering methods for circulating demonic power into the palm technique!

This made the power of this palm technique increase by several times compared to before!

Indeed, faintly, it had already transcended the mere realm of martial arts, carrying a touch of the flavor of supernatural abilities!

Xie Xiaofeng watched Brother Ning Chuan's effortless guidance and modifications that turned the ordinary into the miraculous.

His heart was already shaken beyond measure, and his awe and admiration for Brother Ning Chuan had reached an unprecedented peak!

He felt that under his master's guidance, his understanding of the Flying Dragon Eighteen Palms had reached a New realm!

If he were to fight a peerless expert at this very moment, he was confident he could defeat them with ease!

Seeing that Xie Xiaofeng had grasped the essence, Brother Ning Chuan nodded in satisfaction.

Immediately, he forced out a drop of dark-golden Black Dragon Essence Blood from his mouth, even more pure than the one he had previously bestowed upon Huang Rong.

"This is a drop of my own primordial essence blood. If you consume it, it should greatly aid your cultivation base."

Xie Xiaofeng looked at the drop of Black Dragon Essence Blood emitting terrifying energy fluctuations, his eyes filled with indescribable gratitude and excitement!

He knew this must be an extremely precious treasure belonging to his master!

Without any hesitation, he immediately respectfully accepted it and then swallowed it whole into his belly!

Boom!