novelraw Chapter 438 - 235, The Art of Somersault Cloud
Chapter 438 - 235, The Art of Somersault Cloud
"Unless one uses a pill like the Yu Shuang Pill, which can interfere with the circulation of Essence Blood."
But... Xu Xing shook his head.
It would be counterproductive to recklessly alter the Blood Shadow Magic Skill; if the condensed Blood Pills developed issues, the loss would outweigh the gain.
He wanted to accelerate the condensation of Blood Pills, but not at the cost of suffering a cultivation deviation.
Let’s try the Fire Cloud Escape Method and the Hidden Heavenly Secret technique first.
Xu Xing retracted the nine Blood Shadows that had separated from his body, lifted his robe, and walked down the Jade Seat to the outside of his Cave Mansion.
[Mirror Master: Xu Xing.]
[Dao Fruit: Fusang Golden Crow (Seven Elements), Fengdu Heavenly Office (EightExtremes), Other Shore Ghost Spring (Seven Elements), Heretic Gold Body (Nine Luminaries)...]
[...]
[Immortal Fate: Blood Shadow Golden Body (EightExtremes), Fire Cloud Escape (EightExtremes).]
Blood Shadow Golden Body is the advanced Immortal Fate of the Nine Luminaries Immortal Destiny [Evil Golden Body], and Fire Cloud Escape is the advanced Immortal Fate of Suiyun...
Xu Xing looked at the panel in his Ideation Space. With a thought, he chose to solidify these two Immortal Fates.
In an instant, as his Magic Power was consumed, he felt his body undergo a slight change.
"Fire Cloud Escape!"
Xu Xing, now outside his Cave Mansion, softly chanted these three words. A moment later, a fiery red cloud materialized beneath his feet.
With this cloud beneath him, using the escape technique increased his speed by nearly half, making it comparable to that of a Nascent Soul Daoist Lord.
I wonder how my Fire Cloud Escape compares to Sun Monkey’s Somersault Cloud. Sun Monkey’s Somersault Cloud is a Cloud-Ascending and Mist-Surrounding Method gifted by Bodhi Patriarch, while mine is an Innate Divine Power... As long as my Cultivation reaches the standard, perhaps one somersault could also cover a hundred and eight thousand li.
Xu Xing looked down at the fire cloud beneath his feet, feeling overjoyed.
Now, he finally felt like he possessed some of the legendary abilities of immortals.
"Junior Brother, you’ve emerged from your closed-door cultivation?"
After testing the spell, Xu Xing used the Hidden Heavenly Secret technique and approached Yin Zi’s Cave Mansion, intending to pay her a visit. Unexpectedly, just as he neared Yin Zi’s Cave Mansion, he encountered her leaving. They met, approached each other on their clouds, exchanged greetings, and renewed their camaraderie as fellow sect members.
"In just thirteen years, Junior Brother, your Cultivation has progressed to a point I can no longer fathom," Yin Zi sighed.
She was Yao Dang’s Senior Sister and had acted as his instructor on behalf of her Master. Thus, as soon as Xu Xing approached, she used her Divine Sense to probe his Cultivation. The probe was revealing; she discovered that Xu Xing’s aura had become unfathomable to her.
"This is the Hidden Heavenly Secret technique," Xu Xing explained. "Currently, Junior Brother, my Cultivation is at the peak of the Immortal Foundation Stage, just one step away from condensing the Void Elixir."
Seeing her reaction, Xu Xing flicked his sleeve, deactivated the Hidden Heavenly Secret technique, and revealed his feigned Cultivation level. His feigned Cultivation was still at the Immortal Foundation Realm. However, his aura was significantly stronger than before his retreat, appearing as though he had made considerable progress.
"Hidden Heavenly Secret technique?"
Upon hearing this, Yin Zi scanned Xu Xing’s Cultivation with her Divine Sense once more. Seeing that he was still at the Immortal Foundation Stage, she marveled aloud at the technique. After seeing Caiyun Fairy bestow this technique upon Xu Xing, she had specifically gone to the Book Collection Building to inquire about it.
The Hidden Heavenly Secret technique was a fragment of a more complete secret art, possessing only a single layer and one incantation. Theoretically, once a cultivator formed the Heavenly Secret Cover using this art, it could conceal everything within it from external perception.
"Junior Brother, by cultivating this secret technique, if you were to pretend to be a Returning Core Lord, I’m afraid even cultivators at the Same Stage wouldn’t be able to see through your disguise." A slight smile appeared on Yin Zi’s previously tense face as she praised Xu Xing.
"Senior Sister Yin, are you heading to... Master’s Cave Mansion? To pay respects to Master?"
Xu Xing didn’t intend to discuss his Cultivation further. With a smile, he deftly changed the subject, inquiring about Yin Zi’s reason for leaving her abode. Unless absolutely necessary, most cultivators preferred to remain in their Cave Mansions, engrossed in their Cultivation.
"In another five years, the sect will hold its Small Pill Conference. I’m heading out this time to gather some medicinal herbs in preparation for it," Yin Zi said, after a moment’s hesitation.
If it were other martial siblings, they might become rivals at the Small Pill Conference. However, the current Xu Xing isn’t yet skilled enough in the Dao of Pills to be a contender.
"Small Pill Conference?" Xu Xing raised an eyebrow, a puzzled look on his face.
"Unlike other sects that favor aggressive competitions like Sect Grand Competitions, the Pill Cauldron Sect is different. Our sect holds a Small Pill Conference every thirty years and a Big Pill Conference every hundred years..." Knowing that ’Yao Dang’ (Xu Xing) had only recently joined the Pill Cauldron Sect, and as she was the immortal envoy who had guided him into the sect, Yin Zi nodded slightly. She chose her words carefully before explaining the origins of the Small Pill Conference.
"Originally, the Small Pill Conference and Big Pill Conference were informal gatherings where Pill Cauldron Sect cultivators would appreciate and critique pills. However, as time went on, the Sect Master of the Pill Cauldron Sect recognized the benefits of these conferences. They were then officially organized by the sect, with rewards distributed based on ranking."
"Participation in the Small Pill Conference is restricted to Returning Core Cultivators and those below that realm. Typically, it’s the Returning Core Cultivators who shine. It’s rare for Foundation Establishment Cultivators to make a mark..."
"The Big Pill Conference, on the other hand, is a grand event for Dao Pill Daoists. Those at the Nascent Soul realm are already high-level members of the sect and rarely participate directly... In the previous Big Pill Conference, our Master won second place, receiving not only rewards from the sect but also a special commendation from the Grand Master..." Yin Zi glanced at Xu Xing and said softly.
A great teacher produces great students. Their lineage within the Pill Cauldron Sect was considered distinguished, being direct disciples of the Great Elder. With Xu Xing’s talent in the Dao of Pills, she believed that before long, he would shine brilliantly in future Small Pill Conferences, distinguishing himself from his peers.