Chapter 64

Sometimes it was a ferocious giant shark, sometimes a cunning deep-sea octopus, and he had even encountered some bizarrely shaped, never-before-seen strange species.

It devoured the essence of their flesh and blood, converting it into nourishment for its own growth, constantly elevating that unfathomable cultivation realm.

The Water Mystic Snake Method circulated on its own within his body.

Like a never-tiring, precision machine, it meticulously converted those pure energies into even more condensed Innate Realm internal force.

That internal force, carrying a trace of black, mysterious luster, surged and flowed between the three hundred and sixty-five major snake acupoints and over a thousand minute scale acupoints within his body, constantly battering against the barriers not yet fully opened.

At times, he would stay in the Martial Arts Tower of Taohuadao.

Quietly reading those vast libraries of texts, from Wu Gong secret manuals to formation charts, from medicine, divination, and astrology to the hundred schools of thought.

Whether they were exquisite Wu Gong secret manuals, recounting the mysteries of internal force circulation and technique variations.

Or the profound and hard-to-understand Qimen Dunjia, depicting the mysteries of celestial and terrestrial directions and the generation and restriction of the five elements.

Or the deep and obscure medical pharmacology, astronomy, and geography, recording the wisdom of the sages and their understanding of the world.

He accepted them all without refusal, absorbing them all like a sponge soaking up water, missing not a single opportunity to increase his knowledge.

These knowledge, like invisible nutrients.

Continuously nourished his soul, elevated his foundation, and broadened his horizons.

Laying an unshakable foundation for him to forge that unprecedented cultivation path, unique to demons, in the future.

Occasionally, when he had some insights into comprehending Wu Gong and inspiration burst forth.

He would attempt to integrate what he had learned, creating some Cultivation Methods or martial techniques more suitable for himself, or even more powerful.

The Heavenly Snake Whip became more agile and ruthless, every flick carrying the sound of wind and thunder.

The application of the Heavenly Snake Eyes became more effortless, and the intimidation of his gaze grew day by day.

The sound waves of the Heavenly Snake Chant were no longer merely vibrations, but added a strange power that confused the mind.

The footwork of the Heavenly Snake Dance became increasingly elusive, darting through the peach forest like a black phantom.

The Heavenly Snake Body Tempering Art made his scales even tougher, and his control over his body even more exquisite.

These Wu Gong created by his own hands also became more perfect and powerful through constant comprehension and practice.

Every act of creating a technique deepened his understanding of the essence of the Martial Dao by another layer.

Of course, he did not forget his duty as the "Acting Island Master".

Although there were not many affairs on Taohuadao, mostly managed by Qu Qu Lingfeng and others, he still made time.

To meticulously teach Huang Rong, as well as Qu Qu Lingfeng, Lu Chengfeng, Wu Mianfeng, and Feng Mofeng.

He imparted his understanding of Wu Gong, his insights into cultivation, and those exquisite insights that surpassed the cognition of this era to them without reservation.

Pointing out their deficiencies in cultivation, answering their doubts, and even tailoring adjustments based on each of their characteristics and aptitudes.

Making subtle adjustments and optimizations to the Taohuadao Wu Gong they cultivated, making them fit them better.

Within a short period, the strength of everyone on Taohuadao underwent earth-shattering changes.

Like seedlings after a long drought meeting sweet rain, they grew wildly.

Qu Qu Lingfeng was naturally gifted, one of Huang Yaoshi's most favored disciples, but previously his cultivation had stagnated due to some inner conflicts and bottlenecks.

Now, receiving guidance from Brother Ning Chuan and obtaining the aid of that improved version of the Taohuadao Heart Method, he could be said to have accumulated strength and then released it.

He broke through the bottleneck that had troubled him for so long in one go, successfully reaching the Critical realm of the Third Stage of the Innate Realm!

His strength increased greatly, and he appeared even more confident and steady.

Lu Chengfeng, Wu Mianfeng, and Feng Mofeng, though their aptitudes were not as good as Qu Qu Lingfeng's, were all top choices of their time.

With Brother Ning Chuan's help, they successively overcame the bottleneck of the Postnatal First Grade, successfully condensed true qi of the Innate Realm, and stepped into the long-awaited Innate Realm!

Although they had only just entered the Innate Realm, for them, it was a transformation as if they had been reborn!

Feeling the endless true qi of the Innate Realm within their bodies, their gratitude towards Brother Ning Chuan overflowed in their words.

As for Huang Rong, her progress was even faster, as if she had boarded a rocket.

She was naturally intelligent and gifted, a Wu Gong genius rarely seen in a hundred years.

It was just that in the past she was somewhat playful, and her mind was not fully focused on practicing martial arts.

Now, under the careful teaching of Brother Ning Chuan and the support of that custom-made improved Heart Method.

Her cultivation advanced a thousand li a day, and the speed of her internal force growth was astonishing.

In just half a month, she broke through again, reaching the realm of the Postnatal Second Grade.

She was only one step away from the peak of the Postnatal First Grade!

She even often pestered Brother Ning Chuan, asking him to give her private lessons and guide her in some higher-level martial techniques.

Everyone on Taohuadao, whether disciples or servants, regarding this mysterious and powerful "Acting Island Master" Brother Ning Chuan.

Had completely submitted with joy, obeyed his every word, and even carried a trace of fanatical worship.

In their hearts, Brother Ning Chuan's existence was like the pillar that steadies the sea.

Filling the entire Taohuadao with an unprecedented sense of security and cohesion.

It seemed that as long as this "Island Master Ning" was present, Taohuadao could remain eternal.

And Brother Ning Chuan himself, during this period of cultivation and comprehension, also made tremendous progress in strength.

His massive snake body, due to constantly devouring the flesh and blood essence of powerful sea beasts.

And the continuous awakening and purification of the Water Mystic Snake bloodline.

Became even larger and stronger.

Now, his ink-black snake body was already approaching nine meters in length!

His waist was as thick as a hundred-year-old tree, and his scales were harder than fine steel.

When coiled up, he looked like a small black hill, filled with a suffocating sense of oppression!

Every gesture and movement carried a terrifying power capable of destroying heaven and earth.

As for his cultivation base and realm, several days ago, he had already quietly broken through the third Critical realm of the Innate.

With the momentum of splitting bamboo, he reached the realm of the fourth Critical realm of the Innate!

The snake orifices opened within his body had already exceeded three hundred!

Only a final stretch remained before that Innate Realm of Perfection.

……

Today.

Brother Ning Chuan went out to sea to hunt once again.

This time, he did not linger in the waters near Taohuadao.

Instead, relying on his ever-increasing strength and his familiarity with the ocean,

he swam toward deeper, farther, and more dangerous unknown waters.

The sea beasts there were more powerful and contained even purer energy.

He had a clear goal in mind—he intended to, in one go, raise his cultivation base to the Innate Realm of Perfection!

To make the most thorough preparations for subsequently charging onto the path of the Grandmaster, which was even more unfathomable!

His massive snake body sped through the deep sea.

Like the true overlord of these waters, any marine creature that saw him had to retreat in fear.

His formidable perception spread out completely, like an invisible radar, searching for powerful prey capable of providing him with sufficient energy.

Soon.

Brother Ning Chuan encountered a giant python of terrifying size in a dark ocean trench!

That giant python's entire body displayed an eerie dark green color.

Its scales were thick and hard, shimmering with a metallic luster in the dim seawater.

Its length, surprisingly, reached an astonishing twelve meters!

A full segment longer than Brother Ning Chuan!

Its waist was as thick as a water bucket; a pair of huge yellow vertical pupils emitted a cold and bloodthirsty light.

A ferocious aura that made one's heart tremble emanated from it.

Such a giant sea python, with its immense strength and resilient physical body, meant that even an ordinary Innate expert in front of it would only be fit to be a vegetable!

Only a true Grandmaster expert could possibly match it head-on.

However.

Brother Ning Chuan's strength now was far different from the past!

Facing this deep-sea giant python whose size far exceeded his own, there was not the slightest trace of fear in his eyes.

Instead, they sparkled with excitement!