Chapter 452: Subduing the Tiger King

Duan Fengyun looked at the sincere-looking Yuding Zhenren; if he hadn't known the truth, Duan Fengyun would have likely fallen for his trick.

To think he wanted to dismiss him with just these three trinkets—did this Yuding Zhenren really think he was cheap labor!

Duan Fengyun shook his head and said:

"Fellow Daoist, these three Palm Techniques don't sound domineering enough.

I want a Cultivation Method that sounds incredibly domineering when I am facing an enemy.

I wonder if you have one, Fellow Daoist?"

Yuding Zhenren muttered to himself:

"Not domineering enough?

Let me think?"

Yuding Zhenren suddenly thought of something and spoke up:

"How about the Great Strength Ox Demon Fist or the Descending Dragon Divine Leg?

These two sound quite domineering!"

Duan Fengyun continued to shake his head and said:

"But I don't like fist and leg techniques; I prefer using palm techniques."

After hearing this, Yuding Zhenren lowered his head and began to ponder again.

"A domineering Palm Technique!"

Yuding Zhenren had no idea that Duan Fengyun was eyeing his Pitian Divine Palm.

Ever since Yuding Zhenren realized the Pitian Divine Palm, he had only given this palm technique to Hu Mei so that she could have the power to protect herself.

As it turned out, Yuding Zhenren underestimated the power of the Pitian Divine Palm and also underestimated Hu Mei's talent; Hu Mei had actually managed to learn the Pitian Divine Palm.

Furthermore, Hu Mei was so blinded by love that she forgot the warnings given to her by Yuding Zhenren and Yang Jian, and passed the Pitian Divine Palm to Wu Ge.

Wu Ge, having achieved some success with the Pitian Divine Palm, actually dared to set his sights on the four members of Tang Seng's party on their pilgrimage to the Western Heaven.

In the end, both Wu Ge and Hu Mei died, and their daughter Xiao Yu became an orphan.

This matter had always been a pain in Yuding Zhenren's heart; if not for this, he, Yuding Zhenren, would not just have two invincible disciples—with the addition of Hu Mei and the Pitian Divine Palm, he, Yuding Zhenren, would have had three invincible disciples under his name.

It was a pity that in the end, even Sun Wukong did not know that the Hu Mei who had died before his eyes back then was actually his senior sister.

Yuding Zhenren thought of Hu Mei, and naturally, he thought of the Pitian Divine Palm.

Yuding Zhenren suddenly looked at Duan Fengyun; could this Guyue be eyeing the Pitian Divine Palm?

But Yuding Zhenren thought about it, and it shouldn't be possible.

The power of the Pitian Divine Palm had never been spread throughout the Three Realms; this Guyue definitely could not know about the Pitian Divine Palm.

Perhaps all of this was just coincidence and fate.

Yuding Zhenren spoke up:

"Well then, Fellow Daoist, I have a Pitian Divine Palm here that I created myself; I wonder if you are interested?"

Duan Fengyun feigned confusion and said:

"Self-created?

You even created a palm technique yourself, Fellow Daoist?"

Seeing Duan Fengyun's disbelieving look, Yuding Zhenren immediately said proudly:

"That's right, I only created this Pitian Divine Palm after sitting in meditation under a waterfall for eighty-one days in the past.

This palm technique is immensely powerful, but I have never passed it on to anyone, so the outside world does not know its name.

I wonder if you are interested, Fellow Daoist?"

Yuding Zhenren secretly observed Duan Fengyun; he wanted to see if Duan Fengyun was truly here for this Pitian Divine Palm.

Duan Fengyun naturally noticed Yuding Zhenren's gaze, and he pretended to be skeptical as he said:

"Fellow Daoist, a cultivation method you created yourself sounds quite intimidating, but I don't know if it has any real power.

If it's just for show, wouldn't I be dead meat when I take it out to face an enemy?

How about you exchange it for another one for me, Fellow Daoist?

It's not that I don't trust you, Fellow Daoist, it's just that I still want a more famous cultivation method."

Duan Fengyun said these words on purpose; he wanted to provoke Yuding Zhenren and force him to insist that he accept this Pitian Divine Palm. That way, it wouldn't be Duan Fengyun eyeing the Pitian Divine Palm, but Yuding Zhenren taking the initiative to offer it to him.

Sure enough, everything went exactly as Duan Fengyun had expected; when Yuding Zhenren heard Duan Fengyun questioning his self-created Pitian Divine Palm, he could no longer sit still.

He turned and ran into his study, took out a bamboo slip, and after outputting a series of dharma seals, he threw the slip to Duan Fengyun and said:

"Fellow Daoist, I only have the Pitian Divine Palm here; take it or leave it."

Looking at the four large characters "Pitian Divine Palm" written on the slip in his arms, Duan Fengyun was blooming with joy inside.

He had finally gotten his hands on this Pitian Divine Palm.

Duan Fengyun pretended to look apologetic and said:

"Fellow Daoist, I'm sorry, I spoke too abruptly just now; I will accept this Pitian Divine Palm.

Thank you for your gift, come, let us raise our cups and have another drink."

Upon hearing Duan Fengyun's words, Yuding Zhenren felt much better.

Truly, a kind word warms for three winters, while a harsh word chills in the sixth month.

This time it was a farewell drink between Duan Fengyun and Yuding Zhenren; he had already stayed here for a year and had to leave, otherwise, it would be too late.

Moreover, the Pitian Divine Palm was created by Yuding Zhenren after being inspired under a great waterfall, so naturally, one had to be under a great waterfall to comprehend that state of mind and master this cultivation method as quickly as possible.

Therefore, as usual, Yuding Zhenren was once again drunk to the ground by Duan Fengyun.

After helping Yuding Zhenren back to his room, Duan Fengyun took dozens of jars of wine from his Void World and placed them in Yuding Zhenren's main hall.

Of course, Duan Fengyun did not forget to leave a note for Yuding Zhenren:

"Fellow Daoist Yuding, I have other urgent matters to attend to, so I shall not stay."

"These wines are a gift I leave for you, Fellow Daoist; let us drink to our hearts' content when we meet again in the future."

"There is no banquet in the world that does not come to an end; take care, Fellow Daoist."

"Guyue."

After leaving Jinxia Cave, Duan Fengyun headed directly toward his previous Cave Abode at a terrifying speed.

He felt he was about to reach a Breakthrough to the Shenren Realm, but before that, he had to see how his two former underlings were faring.

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After Duan Fengyun went to Jinxia Cave a year ago and did not return for three days, Lang Wang had left with his wolf pups, leaving this place to Hu Wang.

Hu Wang and his lackeys also utilized this Cave Abode, and with Hu Wang's strength, they soon dominated this stretch of mountain forest.

Duan Fengyun landed in front of the Cave Abode, looked at the words "Tiger Demon Cave" written above it, shook his head, and smiled:

"It seems this tiger hasn't suffered enough."

The small lackeys in front of the Cave Abode were underlings Hu Wang had only recently recruited, so they did not recognize Duan Fengyun.

Seeing Duan Fengyun speak so brazenly about their Great King, these few lackeys were instantly enraged.

"Who are you, you fellow, daring to curse our Great King? Be careful, or we'll skin you, strip your bones, and boil you into a pot of fresh soup later."

As soon as the few finished speaking, they found themselves unable to move, and then Duan Fengyun glared at them, causing all four to fall to the ground and die instantly.

This was the Tiangang Thirty-six Transformations that Duan Fengyun had learned; now, Duan Fengyun's strength had undergone a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering change.

Duan Fengyun then shouted:

"Huzi, get out here quickly and let me see how hard your bones are now!"

"If you don't come out again, don't blame me for taking action directly."

Hu Wang, who had been lying on his couch, was suddenly awakened by this familiar voice; he racked his brains trying to think whose voice this familiar sound belonged to.

Finally, when he touched his ribs and felt a lingering, dull ache, he remembered this familiar voice.

Hu Wang gritted his teeth and said:

"Good, I never expected that you didn't die at the hands of Yuding Zhenren."

"I had already thought I would have no chance for revenge, but I never expected Heaven to send you back before me today."

"This time, I will make you taste the humiliation you inflicted upon me before."

Hu Wang was not angry but happy at Duan Fengyun's arrival; he could finally take his revenge.

As for what gave Hu Wang the courage?

It turned out that during this past year, Hu Wang had accidentally discovered the corpse of a ten-thousand-year-old tiger demon; Hu Wang had swallowed its origin pill and had now reached the Immortal General Realm.

Regarding Duan Fengyun, Hu Wang had sufficient confidence to deal with him.

Hu Wang took down the broadsword hanging to the side and led a group of lackeys out.

Seeing Duan Fengyun, Hu Wang gritted his teeth and said:

"It really is you!"

"You actually didn't die in Jinxia Cave!"

Duan Fengyun smiled coolly:

"Huzi, what's wrong? So little confidence in your master?"

"Your master here was just a guest at Jade Tripod Immortal's place for a year; didn't I miss you and Wolf Boy?"

"That's why I came back to see you and Wolf Boy; why don't I see Wolf Boy and his wolf pups coming to welcome me, their master?"

Hu Wang sneered:

"Good, very good."

"I didn't expect Yuding Zhenren wouldn't keep you; a year ago, you trampled me on the ground and humiliated me in every way, making me lose face."

"Today, I will return all of this to you."

After speaking, Hu Wang raised his broadsword and slashed at Duan Fengyun; having reached the Bottleneck of the Immortal General Realm, Duan Fengyun naturally saw through Hu Wang's current realm.

He didn't expect this Huzi to have improved so much in such a short time; it seems this Huzi's fortuitous encounter was not small either.

However, this bit of strength from Hu Wang was not enough to look at in front of Duan Fengyun.

Duan Fengyun lightly raised a hand, and Hu Wang was directly restrained by the earth.

Afterward, Duan Fengyun walked up to Hu Wang and slapped his face.

"Huzi, what did Master tell you before?"

"If you offend again, don't blame me for being impolite."

"This time, I'll give you a gift."

Duan Fengyun formed seals with both hands, then lightly sliced his fingertip to draw a drop of blood and tapped it gently onto Hu Wang's forehead.

This was Duan Fengyun using the Beast Taming Method from the Tiangang Thirty-six Transformations to deal with Hu Wang, directly taking him as a pet.

Suddenly, Duan Fengyun felt a connection between himself and Hu Wang; he felt as if he could make Hu Wang wish he were dead with a single thought.

And Hu Wang also felt as if he had been controlled by the person before him, his life and death now in the other's hands.

Hu Wang shouted:

"What did you do to me?"

Duan Fengyun smiled:

"I just made you listen to me obediently; if you dare to resist my orders, I will absolutely make you wish you were dead."

Duan Fengyun waved his hand lightly and removed the restraint on Hu Wang.

Having regained his freedom, Hu Wang did not believe the feeling from just a moment ago; he thought Duan Fengyun was deceiving him.

So he raised his broadsword, preparing to hack at Duan Fengyun, while Duan Fengyun looked at Hu Wang and forced him to kneel with a single thought.

Hu Wang could no longer control his own thoughts and fell to his knees on the ground with a thud.

Duan Fengyun spoke up:

"I already told you just now not to come and provoke me, but you didn't believe me.

I have already placed a restriction inside your body; your life and death from now on are within a single thought of mine.

Well, are you convinced now?"

Duan Fengyun was very happy to see that Hu Wang was already at the Immortal General cultivation realm; he originally had no faction, but now with Hu Wang, things would be much easier to handle.

Hu Wang knew that his life was now in Duan Fengyun's hands, so he helplessly lowered his head and kowtowed to Duan Fengyun, saying:

"Greetings, Master. Huzi knows he was wrong, and I hope Master will not blame me!"

When the other lackeys saw their own king bow his head and submit, they all knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, saying:

"Greetings, Master."