Chapter 42

And it faintly coincided with the instinct of devouring and evolution in his Black Water Mysterious Snake bloodline.

【You observe the surging tide, realize the rotation of yin and yang, the combination of hardness and softness, and the ultimate truth of devouring and nurturing...】

【You deeply comprehend the general outline of the Nine Yin Manual and the internal energy cultivation method of the first volume, understand the mystery of Daoist internal alchemy cultivation, and realize the method of yin and yang transformation and water and fire complementing each other...】

【You combine the grandmaster notes of the Eastern Heretic Huang Huang Yaoshi, and realize the key to Core-Holding condensation, true qi generation, the combination of spirit and qi, and invoking the power of heaven and earth...】

【You sense the primitive instinct and powerful strength of devouring all things and evolving yourself hidden in your Black Water Mysterious Snake bloodline...】

【You attempt to integrate the human martial arts Core-Holding method, the essence of Daoist internal alchemy cultivation, with your own demon snake bloodline characteristics and devouring talent, to create a unique cultivation path that transcends the mundane...】

Countless spiritual lights, like a meteor shower in the sky, kept flashing, colliding, and merging in his mind!

He seemed to see a brand-new, golden path leading to a higher realm slowly unfolding before him!

That path had both the exquisiteness of martial arts and the dominance of demon cultivation, and even more contained the mystery of heaven and earth and nature.

Boom!

I don't know how long it had passed, perhaps an instant, or perhaps eternity.

Ning Chuan only felt a roar in his mind like the opening of heaven and earth!

All insights, all knowledge, all spiritual light, at this moment merged and condensed into shape!

【You have successfully created the Black Water Mysterious Snake Art — Core-Holding Chapter!】

Core-Holding Chapter!

This was not a simple imitation and replication of the human martial arts Grandmaster realm.

But a cultivation method created by Ning Chuan, combining his own snake body characteristics, the evolutionary instinct of the Black Water Mysterious Snake bloodline, the essence of Daoist internal alchemy of the Nine Yin Manual, and Huang Huang Yaoshi's grandmaster breakthrough experience.

It was his own, leading to a higher realm!

This cultivation method had already faintly broken away from the category of pure martial arts and began to move toward the true demon cultivation path.

This cultivation method had the characteristics of human martial arts Core-Holding condensation, energy accumulation, and true qi release.

And it also integrated the instinct of demon beast bloodline devouring and evolution, strengthening the physical body, and stimulating potential.

It could be said to be a bold attempt and perfect combination between traditional martial arts and future demon cultivation methods!

It pointed out to Ning Chuan how to condense the complex energy devoured into a "Snake Core" containing his own bloodline origin and martial arts true meaning through specific ways.

Ning Chuan carefully comprehended the mystery of the Core-Holding Chapter.

According to the description of the cultivation method, to succeed in cultivation and condense the "Snake Core".

It not only required one's own internal energy to reach Innate Great Perfection, the true qi to be incomparably pure, and the control of one's own power to reach the subtle realm.

It also required further stimulation and purification of one's own Black Water Mysterious Snake bloodline, invoking the most primitive devouring and evolutionary power deep in the bloodline.

Using bloodline power as a guide, innate true qi as a base, and comprehending a certain origin power between heaven and earth, only then could the Core-Holding be successful!

The former, Ning Chuan already possessed.

His current innate internal energy, both in quality and quantity, far exceeded ordinary Innate Great Perfection martial artists, and his control over power was also at the peak of subtlety.

Next was the latter—stimulating the bloodline and comprehending the origin!

This required vast energy as support, as well as deep excavation and guidance of one's own bloodline.

Once the Core-Holding was successful, the innate true qi in his body would undergo a earth-shaking qualitative change, turning into a more condensed, more domineering, and more spiritual "Demon Origin" or "Snake Origin".

His physical body would also evolve again under the tempering of this power, becoming even more formidable.

He even had the hope of contacting the more pure and powerful power of heaven and earth in advance, initially mastering some innate divine abilities belonging to demons!

His strength would also inevitably undergo another earth-shaking surge!

By then, within the ordinary Grandmaster realm, he would have no more rivals! Even facing a Great Grandmaster, he might not be without the power to fight!

Ning Chuan was overjoyed!

He seemed to see a golden, broad road unfolding before him!

At the end of that road was the transformation into a Jiao and then a dragon, a true demon cultivation expert!

The Black Water Mysterious Snake bloodline in his body also seemed to be called upon at this moment, beginning to throb uneasily, sending out bursts of calls for evolution!

……

The creation of the cultivation method went smoothly, and Ning Chuan was in a great mood.

He remembered his promise to Zhou Zhou Botong.

Although he had already "coaxed" the complete content of the Nine Yin Manual from him, it could be said that his goal had been achieved.

But having promised to take him out to play, Ning Chuan didn't want to break his word.

After all, this Old Urchin, although somewhat crazy, could be considered a person of true feelings and nature, and he was deeply convinced of his "Senior Brother".

After thinking about it, he decided to go to the forbidden cave where Zhou Zhou Botong was imprisoned.

And also take the opportunity to see how this Old Urchin was doing in these days without his "company".

When Ning Chuan appeared before Zhou Zhou Botong again.

Upon seeing him, the Old Urchin immediately rushed up as if he had seen a savior, almost hugging Ning Chuan's thick snake body.

Calling out incessantly: "Senior Brother! Senior Brother! You finally came to see me! I thought you had forgotten me!"

On his face, there was both the excitement and joy of seeing a relative, and a trace of grievance and loneliness from being locked up for a long time.

That appearance was exactly like a child who hadn't seen his parents for a long time and had been wronged.

Looking at him like this, Ning Chuan felt somewhat amused and somewhat helpless.

It seemed that the identity of "Senior Brother" could not be shaken off at all.

However, having such a powerful and innocent "Junior Brother" didn't seem like a bad thing.

He said with that slightly awkward yet gentle voice: "Junior Brother, I came today to fulfill my promise and take you out for a walk."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhou Botong was even more happy, dancing with joy, doing somersaults in the cave, and making "hehe haha" laughter.

"Great! Great! Finally, I can go out to play! I, the Old Urchin, was bored to death! Senior Brother, you are the best!"

Seeing him so excited, Ning Chuan added: "However, I have a word of warning first."

"I can take you out of this cave, but you must stay on Taohuadao and cannot leave at will. After all, you know Old Heretic Huang's temper."

"Also, you are not allowed to cause trouble on the island, and you are not allowed to damage the flowers, plants, and trees on the island, especially those precious varieties, otherwise if Old Heretic Huang goes crazy, I won't be able to protect you."

"Can you promise?"

Upon hearing this, the Old Urchin, although a little disappointed that he couldn't leave Taohuadao, after all, the world outside was so big, and he hadn't played enough yet.

But thinking that he could leave this stuffy cave, go outside to breathe fresh air, see the scenery, and perhaps find some fun things.

He immediately nodded repeatedly and promised: "Okay, okay, okay! Whatever Senior Brother says! I, the Old Urchin, promise to be obedient!"

"I'll just follow Senior Brother, I won't run around anywhere, and I definitely won't cause trouble! If I accidentally break any flowers or plants, Senior Brother, you can just spank me!"

He patted his chest and promised solemnly, looking innocent.

Ning Chuan looked at his serious appearance and laughed.

Let the Old Urchin not cause trouble? This was probably harder than ascending to heaven.

However, with him watching, he didn't think there would be any big trouble.

He didn't say much more and took Zhou Zhou Botong away from the forbidden cave.

Subsequently, Ning Chuan found Huang Rong and Qu Qu Lingfeng and the others who were practicing diligently on the martial arts field.

He briefly informed them of Zhou Zhou Botong's situation and his plan to let him move around on the island for the time being.

When Huang Rong and Qu Qu Lingfeng and the others saw the Old Urchin Zhou Zhou Botong, who usually only existed in legends, was rarely seen, and was imprisoned by their Master/Daddy.

Actually following Ning Chuan respectfully, step by step, calling him "Senior Brother" very affectionately and naturally.

That attitude was even more respectful and attached than to his own father, as if Ning Chuan said one, he would never dare to say two.

Everyone was dumbfounded, their chins almost hitting the ground, their eyes full of unbelievable shock and confusion.

This... what is the situation?!

The Old Urchin Zhou Zhou Botong, that was a top-tier expert who was on equal footing with their Master/Daddy!

Actually calling Island Master Ning "Senior Brother"?!

Could it be... Island Master Ning's seniority is even higher than Master/Daddy's?

Or is it that Island Master Ning has some unknown mysterious identity and background?

Everyone was full of countless questions and guesses, and their eyes looking at Ning Chuan were even more respectful and curious, feeling that this acting Island Master was truly becoming more and more unfathomable.

Ning Chuan did not explain the "twists and turns" of this to everyone too much.

Only saying that this was some "origin" between him and Zhou Zhou Botong, and there was no need to delve into it.

Telling Qu Qu Lingfeng and the others not to worry, and that he would explain Zhou Zhou Botong's matters on the island to Huang Huang Yaoshi clearly after Huang Huang Yaoshi came out of seclusion.

Telling them to "entertain" this Old Urchin well on weekdays, not to let him cause any trouble, and try to satisfy some of his "reasonable" requests.

Qu Qu Lingfeng and the others, although full of doubts in their hearts, naturally obeyed Ning Chuan's words and hurriedly agreed respectfully.