Chapter 62: Enlightenment on the Future Path!

Facing the eyes of Qu Lingfeng and the others, filled with awe and expectation, Ning Chuan did not hold anything back.

He knew that since Huang Yaoshi had entrusted Taohuadao to him, it was his hope that Ning Chuan would make Taohuadao flourish.

And improving the strength of these disciples was undoubtedly the most direct and effective method.

Moreover, he was also happy to see these disciples, whose hearts were still sound, become stronger.

Immediately, he took the Taohuadao heart method he had previously improved for Huang Rong, removed the subtle adjustments tailored to Huang Rong's personal constitution, formed a more universal improved version, and taught it to Qu Lingfeng, Lu Chengfeng, Wu Mianfeng, and Feng Mofeng.

When the four received this improved heart method and studied it carefully, the expressions on their faces were exactly the same as Huang Yaoshi's had been before.

First confusion, then surprise, then solemnity, and finally transformed into unparalleled shock and ecstasy!

They finally understood why Master had looked so out of control after seeing this heart method!

This improved heart method was simply turning the rotten into the magical!

Its exquisite degree was not just one level higher than the original heart method they had cultivated for decades!

If they had obtained this heart method earlier, they would have probably already broken through to the Innate Realm, or even higher!

"This... this... Island Master is of great talent! We... we..."

Qu Lingfeng was so excited that he spoke incoherently, unable to express his inner gratitude for a moment; holding the beast-skin copy of the heart method, he felt it weighed a thousand pounds.

Lu Chengfeng, Wu Mianfeng, and Feng Mofeng were also so excited that their faces turned red; looking at Ning Chuan, their eyes were filled with burning worship and gratitude, wishing they could immediately bow their heads and kowtow.

Huang Rong, watching her senior brothers from the side with their unworldly appearance, couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle; her worship for Ning Chuan deepened even further, feeling that her Brother Ning Chuan was indeed omnipotent.

Next.

Ning Chuan then asked Qu Lingfeng and the other three to each demonstrate their most proficient Taohuadao Wu Gong.

Qu Lingfeng naturally performed the Falling Flower Divine Sword Palm Technique; the palm technique was elegant and agile, hiding sharpness within, quite in line with Huang Yaoshi's true transmission.

Lu Chengfeng demonstrated a set of Whirlwind Sweeping Leaf Legs; leg shadows were heavy, with whistling wind, powerful yet not lacking in cleverness.

Wu Mianfeng used the Splitting Air Palm; the palm power was thick, with a hidden threat of injuring enemies from a distance.

Feng Mofeng then displayed his Orchid Brushing Acupoint Hand; the finger technique for acupoint striking was precise and swift, with endless variations.

Ning Chuan observed carefully, relying on his heaven-defying comprehension and deep understanding of the core mysteries of Taohuadao Wu Gong, pinpointing their cultivation shortcomings and directions for improvement with surgical precision.

"Brother Qu," Ning Chuan spoke with a slightly rough voice; although the tone was still somewhat strange, the articulation was crystal clear, "your Falling Flower Divine Sword Palm Technique has the form, but the intent is slightly inferior. Although the palm technique is elegant, the killing intent is insufficient; pursuing the exquisiteness of the moves too much causes you to neglect the condensation and explosion of power."

"Falling flowers in profusion, seemingly soft and beautiful, yet every falling petal can become a sharp blade. You must seek hardness within softness, hide killing intent within elegance, and infuse your internal energy more condensedly into the palm edge to unleash its true power."

Upon hearing this, Qu Lingfeng was struck as if by lightning, standing stunned in place; carefully savoring Ning Chuan's words, a light of realization gradually lit up in his eyes; after a moment, he bowed deeply to Ning Chuan: "Thank you, Island Master, for your guidance! Qu Lingfeng's mind is suddenly enlightened!"

Ning Chuan then turned to Lu Chengfeng: "Brother Lu, your Whirlwind Sweeping Leaf Legs have enough power but lack variation. Although the leg technique is fast, the force is too scattered, failing to concentrate power on one point for explosion."

"A true whirlwind is not only violent but also possesses a core rotational force. You must focus on the continuity and rhythm of the leg technique, integrating spiral force into the rapid sweeps to catch the enemy off guard and win with one strike."

Lu Chengfeng's expression also sharpened; carefully pondering Ning Chuan's guidance, he felt that many previous cultivation confusions suddenly cleared up, and he immediately bowed: "What the Island Master says is absolutely right; Lu Chengfeng has learned!"

Regarding Wu Mianfeng's Splitting Air Palm, Ning Chuan said: "Brother Wu, although your palm power is thick, when the force is released outward, it is slightly rough, failing to achieve control at will, thus reducing its power."

"The key to the Splitting Air Palm lies in the word 'air'; it is not about blindly striking and charging. You must carefully realize how, after the internal energy leaves the body, it condenses in the air without dispersing, and how to precisely control its direction and force, to achieve hitting the ox by striking the mountain and injuring the enemy invisibly."

Wu Mianfeng nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with admiration.

Finally, Ning Chuan evaluated Feng Mofeng's Orchid Brushing Acupoint Hand: "Brother Feng, your finger technique is precise enough, but the penetrating force is insufficient, and you rely too much on move variations, making your response slightly sluggish."

"Orchid Brushing Acupoints emphasizes not only 'cleverness' but also 'penetration'. You must condense your internal energy at your fingertips, like a steel needle, to penetrate the enemy's body-protecting true qi and strike the vital points directly. At the same time, although move variations are many, they must also align with your mind, issuing at will, leaving no trace."

Ning Chuan's guidance was often just one or two seemingly casual words, yet like morning bells and evening drums, they pointed directly to the core, giving the four an instant feeling of sudden enlightenment and a flood of wisdom!

Many cultivation problems that had troubled them for years were suddenly solved with just a few words of guidance from Ning Chuan!

For a moment, on the training ground, the four were all intoxicated, regarding Ning Chuan's guidance as the ultimate standard, wishing they could immediately enter seclusion and practice hard to digest all these realizations.

In their hearts, a thought even vaguely arose:

This Island Master Ning, in terms of martial arts insight and teaching ability, seems... even more powerful than Master Huang Yaoshi?!

Of course, this thought they only dared to think in their hearts, absolutely not daring to speak it out.

But their reverence and trust in Ning Chuan had reached an unprecedented height, simply revering him as a deity!

Ning Chuan, seeing the four of them with expressions as if they had found a treasure, deeply immersed in hard cultivation, also smiled slightly in his heart.

Teaching and learning grow together; while guiding them, his own understanding of these martial arts also vaguely gained something new, and his cognition of the essence of the Martial Dao became clearer.

Moreover, with the strength of Qu Lingfeng and the others increased, some trivial matters on Taohuadao in the future would not require him to act personally, allowing him more time for his own cultivation and contemplation.

Since Ning Chuan was to take charge of Taohuadao, he naturally could no longer continue living in the seaside cave.

Huang Rong personally selected a quiet, secluded, and extremely spacious small courtyard for him, far from the dust of the world, as his new residence.

This small courtyard was nestled against the mountain and beside the water, and within the courtyard there was a natural deep pool, perfectly suitable for Ning Chuan to dwell.

Coincidentally, this small courtyard was right next to the courtyard where Huang Rong herself lived, convenient for her to come find "Brother Ning Chuan" to play and ask about Wu Gong at any time.

After settling down, Ning Chuan could not wait to take out the Grandmaster's notebook that Huang Yaoshi had given him.

He carefully opened the notebook wrapped in fine silk; a faint scent of ink mixed with the breath of the ages rushed to his face.

The handwriting on the notebook was vigorous and powerful, with strokes like iron and hooks like silver, possessing a proud character, truly in Huang Yaoshi's own hand.

"The Way of the Grandmaster lies in further condensing and sublimating the internal energy cultivated, transforming it into more pure and more spiritual true qi."

"Then, using true qi as a guide, communicate with heaven and earth, realize oneself, and within the dantian sea of qi, embrace a virtual elixir."

"This virtual elixir is the condensation of a martial artist's essence, qi, and spirit, and also the source of power for Grandmaster experts. Once the virtual elixir is formed, true qi can be released outside the body, injuring enemies from a distance, with infinite power..."

In the notebook, Huang Yaoshi described clearly and in exhaustive detail the many obstacles, key points, and possible dangers involved in breaking through from the peak of the Innate Realm to the Grandmaster Realm.

What "embracing the elixir" means, how to "embrace the elixir", the changes in true qi after embracing the elixir, and the various mysteries of the Grandmaster Realm were all explained extremely clearly.

Among them, there were even some elaborations and speculations about the Great Grandmaster Realm.

"The Great Grandmaster Realm is to further condense and sublimate the virtual elixir within the dantian, transforming the virtual into the real!"

"Once the real elixir is formed, true qi will transform again, becoming more fierce and domineering, indestructible body-protecting aura!"

"Great Grandmaster experts can even clearly perceive and mobilize the spiritual energy of heaven and earth; with a mere gesture, the aura draws upon the power of heaven and earth, possessing the might to break rivers and mountains, burn mountains and boil seas!"

Ning Chuan watched, utterly captivated, feeling his horizons expand; he now held a clearer and deeper understanding of the Grandmaster Realm, and even the more profound Shendeda Sect realm.

This Grandmaster's notebook was of immense help to him!

He understood the path he must walk next.

"To truly embark on the path of demon cultivation, to actively absorb and refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and condense demon power, one must first reach a realm where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth can be clearly perceived."

"Even if I take a shortcut, accumulating energy by devouring flesh and blood, to transform that energy into true demon power, I must at least reach the Grandmaster Realm, capable of initially mobilizing the power of heaven and earth, for success to be possible."

"Moreover, lately I have always felt a strange throbbing within my body, as if a more primal and powerful force lies hidden, stirring restlessly."

"My body seems to have that craving for rapid growth once again!"

"This must be... my bloodline awakening further, already beginning to transform toward the form of a 'Jiao'!"

"Perhaps... once I break through to the Grandmaster Realm, I can truly begin to attempt the first step of this transformation!"

Ning Chuan's eyes were full of expectation and longing.

He carefully put away Huang Yaoshi's Grandmaster notebook.

Many things within it held great inspiration for his future cultivation path.

He planned, in the time ahead, to fully absorb and digest all the classics stored on Taohuadao, whether they were Wu Gong manuals, esoteric arts, or medicine, pharmacology, astronomy, geography, and so on.

To lay the most solid foundation for creating a true, earth-shaking supreme method of demon cultivation in the future!

That day was drawing ever closer!

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