Chapter 26: Shocking everyone!

Innate Pill!

Hearing these three words, a flash of joy couldn't help but flicker in Ning Chuan’s cold snake eyes.

Although he had now broken through to the Innate realm, less than thirty snake apertures in his body had been opened.

To continue improving, besides cultivating step-by-step, accumulating true qi, and striking the apertures, if he could have the assistance of heaven-sent treasures, it would undoubtedly be twice the result with half the effort.

Since this Innate Pill could help Innate experts break through realms, the energy it contained was definitely not trivial.

For him, it was undoubtedly a treasure that could allow him to grow rapidly!

"Thank you, Island Master Huang, for the generous gift." Ning Chuan said softly in that slightly awkward voice.

He didn't pretend to decline; such a treasure was indeed of great use to him.

Seeing Ning Chuan accept the pills, a smile appeared on Huang Huang Yaoshi’s face.

Immediately, his sharp gaze fell on Ning Chuan again, his eyes filled with uncontrollable curiosity and exploration.

He pondered for a moment, but finally could not help but ask, "Little Ning, I will be so bold as to ask: would you be willing to let me test your current strength?"

He was simply too curious.

A snake that could not only speak human language and cultivate internal energy, but even skyrocket in strength in a short time to easily suppress his two wayward disciples, Chen Chen Xuanfeng and Mei Mei Chaofeng.

Such a thing was simply unheard of and unseen.

He was desperate to know what realm this mysterious black snake had reached.

Upon hearing this, Ning Chuan thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

Huang Huang Yaoshi’s probing was entirely different in nature from the malicious, treacherous provocations of Chen Chen Xuanfeng earlier.

The Eastern Heretic, Huang Huang Yaoshi, was a top-tier grandmaster of the current age, and few could match his depth of martial knowledge.

Being able to spar with a master of his level was a rare opportunity for Ning Chuan to learn and verify his own Wu Gong.

Moreover, he also wanted to take this opportunity to reveal a bit of his strength, so as to gain a higher status and more say on Taohuadao.

A moment later.

On the martial arts field of Taohuadao.

Ning Chuan’s massive snake body coiled in the center of the field, facing the Eastern Heretic Huang Huang Yaoshi, who stood with his hands behind his back in a green robe.

Zhou Zhou Botong, Huang Rong, as well as Qu Qu Lingfeng, Lu Lu Chengfeng, Wu Wu Mianfeng, and Feng Feng Mofeng stood far away at the edge of the field to watch, their faces filled with curiosity and anticipation.

Zhou Zhou Botong, in particular, was watching with great relish. Although his acupoints were sealed and he could not move, his eyes darted around wildly, wishing he could rush up and have a good "play" with this magical black snake.

"Little Ning, you strike first," Huang Huang Yaoshi said calmly, his tone carrying the bearing of a grandmaster.

Ning Chuan did not stand on ceremony; he knew that when facing a master of Huang Huang Yaoshi’s level, any reservation would be foolish.

He let out a low roar, and his massive snake body moved violently!

"Heavenly Snake Whip!"

At this moment, his seven-meter-long black snake body seemed to transform into a true dragon whip!

At times it was fierce and domineering, like Mount Tai pressing down, carrying the force of ten thousand jun as it swept out, causing the air to emit unbearable sonic booms!

At other times, it was agile and strange, like a ghostly phantom, coiling and strangling from all sorts of impossible angles, making it impossible to guard against!

On that snake body, the innate true qi of the Black Water Profound Snake circulated, its scales shimmering with a cold, eerie luster; every swing contained terrifying power capable of splitting stones!

As this Heavenly Snake Whip was unleashed, it had completely shed the shadow of the White Python Whip Technique from the Nine Yin Manual, while also incorporating the essence of the Death Coil and the explosive power of the Divine Dragon Tail-Swing.

It was a unique Wu Gong that belonged entirely to Ning Chuan!

Huang Huang Yaoshi had initially held a look of scrutiny, but as Ning Chuan’s Heavenly Snake Whip unfolded, the expression on his face gradually became solemn, even carrying a trace of unconcealable shock!

He felt that this snake whip technique was peerlessly exquisite, infinitely varied, combining hardness with softness, and balanced in both offense and defense!

The martial principles contained within it actually made him, a grandmaster who had immersed himself in Wu Gong for decades, feel it was somewhat inconceivable!

He even felt that the many martial arts from the second half of the Nine Yin Manual that he had studied for years seemed to pale in comparison to this Heavenly Snake Whip!

"Good! What a good Heavenly Snake Whip!"

Brilliant light erupted in Huang Huang Yaoshi’s eyes, and he could not help but exclaim in praise.

He hesitated no longer; his figure flickered, and his jade flute pointed out, unleashing the peerless technique of Taohuadao—the Jade Flute Sword Art—to meet Ning Chuan’s storm-like attack!

The two engaged in battle instantly!

For a time, on the martial arts field, flute shadows flew and snake shadows crisscrossed!

Energy surged everywhere, and dust filled the air!

Although Ning Chuan held back, not unleashing his trump cards like the Heavenly Snake Pupil or Heavenly Snake Chant, nor using the size-changing ability of the Heavenly Snake Body-Forging Art.

But his innate-realm Black Water Profound Snake true qi, combined with his incredibly powerful snake body and the exquisite Heavenly Snake Whip technique, still displayed a combat power that was startling!

Naturally, he was no match for Huang Huang Yaoshi, a master at the peak of the grandmaster level, a half-step Great Grandmaster.

Huang Huang Yaoshi’s Jade Flute Sword Art was peerlessly exquisite, every move and stance containing infinite variations, like an antelope hanging its horns, leaving no tracks to follow.

Most of Ning Chuan’s attacks were cleverly neutralized by Huang Huang Yaoshi.

But even so, Ning Chuan still managed to fight back and forth with Huang Huang Yaoshi, relying on his tough physical body and endless, strange moves.

He felt that if he went all out and used all his trump cards, even when facing a top-tier master like Huang Huang Yaoshi, he would not be without the power to fight back; at the very least, he could hold on for a period of time!

How long had it been?!

From the time he transmigrated into this world and became a snake until now, it had only been a short month!

This astonishing growth speed made even him feel incredibly excited!

On the other side, Huang Huang Yaoshi, who was sparring with Ning Chuan, felt shock that could not be added to!

The more he fought, the more alarmed he became!

The strength of this black snake far exceeded his imagination!

That pure and domineering true qi, that absurdly powerful physical body, and that set of unheard-of yet peerlessly exquisite whip techniques...

All of it made him feel it was inconceivable!

Finally, after a hard clash, the two retreated.

Huang Huang Yaoshi looked at Ning Chuan, his eyes filled with disbelief, and he asked in a somewhat dry voice:

"You... you have actually already stepped into the Innate Realm?!"

Once these words were spoken, everyone watching from the sidelines was dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning!

Zhou Zhou Botong was so shocked he nearly bit off his own tongue, his mouth hanging open wide enough to fit an egg!

Qu Qu Lingfeng, Lu Lu Chengfeng, Wu Wu Mianfeng, and Feng Feng Mofeng all gasped, their gazes toward Ning Chuan shifting from their previous awe to complete... worship!

A snake that could not only speak and practice martial arts, but had actually cultivated to the Innate Realm in such a short time?!

This... was this still a snake?!

This was simply a monster wearing snake skin!

Huang Rong, on the other hand, was full of pride and arrogance, as if she were the one who had achieved this, her little face flushed red and looking extremely cute.

Facing the crowd’s monster-like stares, Ning Chuan only responded in a low-key and humble manner with his slightly awkward voice:

"I broke through by luck. Many thanks to Island Master Huang for holding back."

Upon hearing this, the corners of Huang Huang Yaoshi’s mouth could not help but twitch slightly.

A strong sense of frustration rose in his heart.

Think of him, Huang Huang Yaoshi, who had been self-confident his whole life, possessing great talent; whether in martial arts or other miscellaneous studies, he understood everything at a touch, hailed as a martial arts genius rarely seen in a century.

However, in front of the black snake before him, his so-called "genius" was simply not worth mentioning!

This made him feel both uncomfortable and... unable to laugh or cry.

Immediately, he took a deep breath to calm his agitated emotions.

He pondered for a moment, looked at Ning Chuan, and said slowly, "Little Ning, your talent and comprehension are truly the best I have ever seen in my life."

"In the future, if you are interested, you may freely observe and study the many peerless techniques of my Taohuadao lineage, such as the Falling Blossom Divine Sword Palm, the Flicking Finger Divine Skill, and so on."

"Just let Rong'er take you to see them."

These words were undoubtedly a huge surprise for Ning Chuan!

The peerless techniques of the Eastern Heretic Huang Huang Yaoshi were all top-tier martial arts famous throughout the Jianghu!

Although he had heaven-defying comprehension and could create his own techniques, being able to reference these famous peerless arts would undoubtedly make his martial foundation even deeper!

Ning Chuan was delighted and quickly thanked him: "Many thanks to Island Master Huang for your generosity!"

He knew that Huang Huang Yaoshi had truly accepted him and was willing, to a certain extent, to regard him as a part of Taohuadao.