Chapter 242

All sorts of incredible strange phenomena kept appearing in the sky above Bright Peak!

The entire world seemed to be celebrating the birth of this heaven-defying treasure!

On Bright Peak, all the Duiming Sect disciples who witnessed this scene, regardless of rank or position, regardless of their Wu Gong strength.

Could no longer contain the excitement and awe in their hearts; they knelt down together, facing the direction of the secret chamber, prostrating themselves and chanting loudly:

"Congratulations, Island Master Brother Ning Chuan! You have forged a divine artifact! Your supernatural powers surpass all! May you live ten thousand years without end!"

They had personally witnessed Brother Ning Chuan's godlike artifact-forging process over these three days and three nights.

In their hearts, they had long regarded him as a true immortal descending to the mortal world; their worship and faith in him had reached an unprecedented peak!

Brother Ning Chuan felt the immense energy contained within that Water-Fire Spirit Pearl, as well as the wonderful sensation of it being connected to his mind and spirit.

A satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He opened his dragon mouth and inhaled gently.

That Water-Fire Spirit Pearl, radiating ten thousand feet of light, transformed into a streak of flowing light, entered his mouth, was swallowed into his belly, and resonated with the pitch-black dragon core within his body, slowly rotating.

"Aaaah—!!!!!"

Brother Ning Chuan threw his head back and let out another Long Yin filled with boundless joy and powerful confidence!

The roar shook heaven and earth, spreading across the four wildernesses!

This time, the journey was truly not in vain!

……

Moments later, after the strange phenomena gradually subsided.

Inside the Hall of Assembly on Bright Peak.

Brother Ning Chuan's dragon body, shrunk to about three meters, lay coiled quietly upon the Sect Leader's throne.

He extended his Long Zhao, and with a thought.

A strange pearl, entirely crystal-clear, half ice-blue and half crimson-red, slowly flew from his mouth, hovering above the palm of his claw, emitting a faint halo of light.

It was precisely the Water-Fire Spirit Pearl that had just been successfully forged.

Brother Ning Chuan carefully played with the Water-Fire Spirit Pearl, using his mind and spirit to sense the various mysterious abilities contained within it.

"This pearl was forged over three days and three nights of sacrifice, based on the Yitian Sword and the Dragon-Slaying Saber, supplemented by this seat's dragon demon power, numerous heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and ancient artifact-forging methods."

"Its power is indeed extraordinary."

"First, it can serve as this seat's second dantian, storing vast amounts of demon power."

"In future conflicts with others, there will be no need to worry about the problem of insufficient demon power."

"At critical moments, the demon power within the spirit pearl can even be exploded instantly, forming a strike capable of destroying heaven and earth!"

"Second, this pearl contains the primordial power of water and fire, which can greatly amplify this seat's control over water-element and fire-element energy."

"Whether it be the previous Black Water Dragon Breath, Heavenly Thunder Dragon Breath, or supernatural powers such as summoning wind and rain inherent in my dragon bloodline."

"When activated, they can draw upon the power of this pearl, causing their might to surge several times over!"

"Furthermore, if other primordial spirit objects of different attributes can be found in the future and integrated into this pearl, perhaps even more powerful Five Elements supernatural powers can be evolved!"

"Third, within this pearl, a space is formed; although not large, it is sufficient to contain a world."

"It can be used to store items, and at critical moments, can even be used to trap and lock enemies, or serve as a temporary cave dwelling."

"It can be considered an unexpected joy."

The more Brother Ning Chuan sensed, the more joyful he became in his heart.

The various wonderful uses of the Water-Fire Spirit Pearl were even more powerful and practical than he had anticipated.

It was not in vain that he expended so much effort and rare materials.

Beside him, Xiao Zhao, who had already worshipped Brother Ning Chuan beyond measure, looked at the Water-Fire Spirit Pearl hovering above Brother Ning Chuan's claw, radiating terrifying energy fluctuations and profound aura.

Her agile, beautiful eyes were filled with an irresistible infatuation and longing.

She knew that her mysterious and unfathomable master had created yet another supreme treasure capable of shaking the world!

She took a deep breath and finally made up her mind.

She was seen kneeling before Brother Ning Chuan with a "plop" sound, her voice trembling slightly yet filled with immense determination as she pleaded:

"Reporting to Master! Xiao Zhao... Xiao Zhao wishes to follow Master forever, serving at Master's side!"

"I implore Master to graciously permit Xiao Zhao to become your personal maid!"

"In the future, wherever Master goes, Xiao Zhao is willing to follow, serving tea and water, making beds and folding quilts, with not a single word of complaint!"

"Xiao Zhao also wishes... wishes to return to Taohuadao with you, continuing to listen to Master's teachings!"

Upon hearing this, Brother Ning Chuan's pale golden dragon eyes gazed calmly at the young girl prostrated on the ground.

Although Xiao Zhao was still young, her beauty was unparalleled, carrying a unique exotic flavor.

Moreover, she was as intelligent as ice and snow, with a clever mind, and knew the many affairs of the Duiming Sect inside out.

Taking her along would not be a bad choice.

Whether as a maid or as a pawn for controlling the Duiming Sect in the future, she had her value.

"Agreed."

Brother Ning Chuan nodded lightly, indicating his acceptance of Xiao Zhao's request.

He waved his hand casually, and a fake core flew into Xiao Zhao's mouth.

"This pill can help you increase your cultivation base; serve this seat well in the future, and your rewards will not be lacking."

Xiao Zhao felt the surging, vast energy within her body, as well as the mad surge in her cultivation base and realm.

Her heart was filled with indescribable surprise and shock!

She knew this was a great favor from her master!

"Thank you, Master, for your generous gift! Xiao Zhao will certainly not fail Master's high expectations!" She was so moved that tears filled her eyes, and she bowed her head repeatedly in gratitude.

She was by nature the type who repays a drop of water with a gushing spring; now, having received such an immense favor from Brother Ning Chuan, she was utterly loyal and devoted to him.

Zhou Zhiruo, standing aside, watched as Xiao Zhao, in a mere instant, leaped from a girl with no strength to bind even a chicken to a master-level expert comparable to the Grandmaster Realm.

Her eyes could not help but reveal a hint of envy and longing that was difficult to conceal.

Although she too had received the improved Nine Yin Manual bestowed by Brother Ning Chuan, and her cultivation base had advanced greatly,

compared to Xiao Zhao's once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ascend in a single step, it still paled in comparison.

Brother Ning Chuan naturally also perceived Zhou Zhiruo's thoughts.

He held no aversion toward this future Sect Master of the Emei Sect, who was deep in schemes yet quite submissive to him.

He likewise condensed a "Fortune Fake Golden Core" of a Grade and Rank nearly identical to Xiao Zhao's and bestowed it upon Zhou Zhiruo.

After receiving the Fake Golden Core, Zhou Zhiruo's cultivation base likewise surged, and her aura increased dramatically.

She and Xiao Zhao exchanged a glance, and both saw a hint of... a competitive meaning in the other's eyes?

Immediately, both women's fair faces flushed slightly, and they quickly bowed their heads again before Brother Ning Chuan to express their gratitude.

Then, like the most docile cats, they came to Brother Ning Chuan's side, one on the left and one on the right.

One gently pounded the body of the dragon-serpent covered in hard scales.

The other brought a plate of fresh fruits, tender and dripping with juice, just picked from the rear mountain, and carefully fed them to Brother Ning Chuan's lips.

That gentle posture of bowing her head, that thousand charms and ten thousand graces, made Brother Ning Chuan's heart grow slightly warm.

And outside the great hall.

Yang Xiao, Yin Tianzheng, Wei Yixiao, and the rest of the Menming Sect's high officials, sensing two powerful auras comparable to the Grandmaster Realm erupting consecutively from within the hall,

and moreover, they keenly perceived that these two auras belonged to Xiao Zhao and Zhou Zhiruo, who had previously been only in the Postnatal Realm!

were all shaken deeply once again!

Wei Yixiao even drew in a sharp breath, his voice trembling with a hint of disbelief as he exclaimed:

"Brother Ning... Island Lord... No! His methods truly reach the heavens! They are beyond the comprehension of gods and ghosts!"

"With a single turn of his hand, he can create two experts of the Grandmaster Realm level?! This... this is simply unheard of and unseen!"

The other Menming Sect high officials also looked at one another, their hearts filled with endless shock and awe.

For them, to break through to the Grandmaster Realm, and even to the higher Weida Sect level, had any of them not expended decades of bitter effort and undergone countless hardships and dangers?

Yet this person could so easily elevate another's cultivation base?!

Such methods completely exceeded their understanding of the Fan Chou!

Seeing this, Dai Dai Qisi revealed a smile of understanding on her face and took the opportunity to say to the crowd:

"Everyone, do you see? This is the divine power of our Island Lord Brother Ning Chuan!"

"In the future, as long as we of the Menming Sect, from top to bottom, work together with one heart and serve Island Lord Brother Ning Chuan with unwavering loyalty,"

"our Menming Sect will surely soar into the sky under the leadership of Island Lord Brother Ning Chuan, restore its former glory, and even surpass any era of the past!"