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"Master is practicing martial arts with the young master in the training ground!" A maid pointed to the location for Yunhua.
Yunhua nodded and walked towards the training ground.
"Left hand is too high, lower it a little!"
"Now! Attack! Between the eyebrows!"
As Yunhua approached the training ground, he heard Ji Yichuan's reprimanding voice, along with the sounds of swords clashing. Clearly, Ji Yichuan was instructing his son in swordsmanship.
When Yunhua arrived at the training ground, he saw a little boy, about the same height as himself, holding a sword and thrusting it at a black metal puppet again and again.
The metal puppet had more than a dozen red dots on its body, placed on the forehead, throat, heart, arms, wrists, back, and other parts of the body. These parts were all vital or key points for exerting force.
Yunhua's arrival naturally attracted the attention of Ji Yichuan and Ji Ning.
Ji Yichuan said with some surprise, "Brother Yun, you've finally come out. You've completely rebuilt your divine body so quickly?"
Yunhua nodded and said, "That's right, I've already mastered the sixth level of the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram. I'm going to go out and see if there are any opportunities that will allow me to break through my current realm. I've come to you to get the map of the surrounding area."
"What?! The sixth level of cultivation?!" Ji Yichuan was shocked. He looked Yun Hua up and down, but Yun Hua's aura was completely concealed, and he couldn't see anything at all.
Ji Ning, who was standing to the side, was also shocked. According to his father, the process of breaking through to the innate level of the "Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram" should have been grand and spectacular. Why did he complete it so quietly?
"What terrifying control..." Ji Yichuan had obviously thought of this as well. It was clear that the other party had completely contained their power, even the power that descended from the Taiyin Star and the Taiyang Star was perfectly contained, without dissipating and affecting the outside world, which was why this situation occurred.
"Brother Yun's actions are truly admirable," Ji Yichuan exclaimed. "However, it wouldn't be good if you left empty-handed and encountered any danger."
"Wait a while before going out!" Ji Yichuan continued. "In the meantime, you might as well cultivate with us. We humans also have some unique skills in weaponry."
"If you're referring to this kind of swordsmanship, then there's no need!" Yun Hua casually grabbed an iron sword that jumped into his palm, and then casually pointed it out—"Clang!"
Chapter 939 Heading to Winged Serpent Lake
A trembling sound rang out, followed by flashes of silver light, as if mercury had been poured onto the ground, penetrating everywhere. A dozen sounds burst forth simultaneously in an instant, and then the sword light that filled the sky subsided.
At this moment, a scratch appeared on every red dot on the metal puppet in front of Ji Ning.
"This... the unity of heaven and man!? You've learned my swordsmanship?" Ji Yichuan was shocked once again, staring at Yun Hua in astonishment.
Although he only taught Ji Ning the basic sword techniques that laid the foundation for swordsmanship, even basic sword techniques are different for each school and sect. What Yun Hua just used was undoubtedly the basic sword technique of the Ji family.
"Didn't he just demonstrate it?" Yun Hua glanced at Ji Ning beside her, smiling as she casually tossed the sword back to its original spot.
"Just one look!?" Ji Yichuan was at a loss for words.
The person in front of me is a monster among monsters...
Yunhua quickly obtained a map of the surrounding area from Ji Yichuan, grabbed an iron sword, and left the training ground.
Ji Yichuan watched Yunhua's departing figure and sighed softly.
"Father, what's wrong?" Ji Ning asked.
"What a pity!" Ji Yichuan shook his head and said, "I originally wanted to use our Ji family's swordsmanship to keep him here and have him train by your side, but it seems I underestimated him..."
"Keep him by your side..." Ji Ning instantly understood his father's thoughts.
Her father was attracted not only by the other party's auspicious phoenix identity, but also for her own sake.
Ji Yichuan hoped to use human cultivation techniques to keep him here so he could practice alongside his son. Ji Yichuan knew that swordsmanship, archery, and even footwork were not equivalent to cultivation levels; they required extensive practice to develop muscle memory.
If the other party really does accompany his son in cultivation as Ji Yichuan predicted, they will most likely become like brothers or partners in the future.
With a phoenix, blessed by heaven and earth, as a brother and partner, one can foresee what benefits one's son will receive in the future.
But Ji Yichuan miscalculated. He didn't expect Yunhua to be so strong. She had cultivated her swordsmanship to such a level after just one glance.
"However, this is for the best!" Ji Yichuan couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.
Fortunately, the other party's performance was so amazing that I couldn't bring myself to say anything to persuade them to stay.
Otherwise, if such an amazing monster were to accompany his son in his cultivation, his son's confidence would be severely damaged.
A cultivator may lack strength temporarily, but he must have a confident and indomitable spirit. If he loses even his confidence, no matter how talented he is, he is just a useless person.
At the same time, after leaving the training ground, Yunhua also went directly out of the city.
"Ji Yichuan, Ji Yichuan, you really went to great lengths for your son!" Yunhua couldn't help but smile as she recalled the scene from before.
With his knowledge and experience, how could he not see Ji Yichuan's intentions?
All I wanted was to grow up alongside Ji Ning and then watch over each other in the future.
But now, Yunhua has no time to wait for Ji Ning to grow. Given his own growth rate, it's hard to say what the future holds, but at least before reaching the World Realm, he will definitely far surpass Ji Ning, and by a significant margin.
“However, it’s about time now. It’s time to inherit the Water Palace of Daoist Sanshou!” Yunhua looked at the map and immediately set his sights on the “Winged Serpent Lake” marked on it.
Once outside the city, Yunhua quickened his pace, the wind whistling past his ears. It felt as if he were walking on air, his entire being like a whirlwind sweeping through the mountains and forests.
"Actually, I can easily create some of the low-level sword techniques, movement techniques, and fist techniques in this world."
"Because the basic principles of swordsmanship, movement techniques, and fist techniques are the same in all worlds; as for higher levels, which involve artistic conception, they are also easy to comprehend!" Yunhua thought to himself as he walked.
He is now using a footwork technique that he created at will, and as he moves forward, his speed increases and he draws upon more and more of the power of heaven and earth.
His movement technique is improving at a visible rate. Not only is the proficiency of his movement technique increasing, but the level of this technique is also growing as Yunhua comprehends the "Wind Essence" of this world.
To be precise, it's not about enlightenment, but rather Yunhua transforming what he had gained in previous worlds such as the World of Shrouding the Heavens, the World of Immortality, and the World of Panlong into the system and form of this world.
This process will accelerate as his understanding of the world's systems deepens.
His understanding of the essence of wind deepened, with wisps of its essence constantly gathering around him. At first, it was just a gentle breeze, then a light breeze, and later it was practically a hurricane.
Yunhua was like a hurricane, blowing directly from Xifu City to the shore of Yishe Lake.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!"
Yunhua stopped, but the hurricane around him still blew into the air above the lake. At this moment, the wind was howling, and the waves in Winged Serpent Lake were surging, with giant waves as high as ten feet rising on the lake for a radius of a hundred miles.
"This is Winged Serpent Lake!" Yunhua looked at the giant waves that stretched for hundreds of miles, his eyes filled with eagerness. Then he took a step and stepped directly onto the lake.
He stepped into the lake, but his body did not sink. Having cultivated the "Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram" to the sixth level of perfection, he already possessed the supernatural power to control water and fire.
"Crash!!"
Yunhua walked on Winged Serpent Lake without any fear. Occasionally, the heads of large green shrimp and black fish would pop up from the surface of the lake, watching Yunhua from afar.
These are all minor demons from the bottom of Winged Serpent Lake, all at the Acquired Realm, some even unable to transform into human form.
Yunhua naturally ignored the group of little demons and continued on her way.
"Humans? Unsinkable in water!?"
"Just who is this person? Why do they exude such an aura of unparalleled nobility?!"
The lesser demons looked at Yunhua, their hearts filled with shock. The mere fact that he could walk on water without sinking was enough to amaze them all; as for his aura, it was even more awe-inspiring.
Looking at Yunhua, the lesser demons felt as if they were seeing a born emperor. The feeling wasn't the fear they usually felt when they saw their own Water King, but a genuine, heartfelt sense of admiration.
Even as they watched Yunhua walk forward, they didn't move their bodies, but silently paid their respects.
"These little demons have such poor bloodlines!" Yunhua noticed the lingering gazes of these little demons and was speechless.
Logically, these water monsters should act this way when facing a dragon, since the dragon is the king of scales and armor; but their bloodline level is too low, and they act like this even when they encounter a phoenix like myself.
Soon, Yunhua entered an island in the middle of Winged Serpent Lake.
This island in the lake is quite large, covering an area of nearly ten miles, and it also has many small hills and rivers.
He rode the wind, each step as light and free as a breeze, exuding an indescribable ease and freedom. He circled the island, further exploring its terrain, searching for what he desired.
Along the way, he still saw many aquatic creatures, such as crabs sunbathing on the beach and carp blowing bubbles in the river.
Chapter 940 The Three Longevity Water Mansion
But the moment all the lesser demons saw Yunhua, they were stunned by the supreme and noble aura emanating from him and involuntarily bowed.
Not long after Yunhua arrived on the island, she saw a huge nest.
That was a cave inside the mountain.
"who!!"
Just as Yunhua approached the cave, a chilling aura burst forth from the cave entrance, causing the ground to freeze.
At the same time, a massive, jet-black serpent, hundreds of meters long, flew out of the cave. It had a pair of enormous bone wings on its back, which immediately spread out, blotting out the sky. A pair of crimson pupils stared at Yunhua, who had arrived there.
"A winged serpent!?" Yunhua's gaze also fixed on the serpent.
The moment Yun Hua fixed his gaze on it, the winged snake trembled as if it had encountered a natural enemy; when Yun Hua's eyes were on it, it felt as if it were being targeted by its nemesis, and its body trembled uncontrollably.
Eagles in the sky can eat snakes. To some extent, birds are the nemesis and natural enemy of snakes, not to mention Yunhua, the king of birds—the phoenix.
"You...you are!?" The winged snake's voice trembled slightly as it spoke.
"From now on, you will obey my orders! I don't want to kill any living beings right now, so don't force me!" Yun Hua said calmly, then ignored the winged serpent and walked directly into his cave.
In an instant, they turned the tables and took control!
Relying on a wisp of the Phoenix Clan's aura and his own mastery of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, wherever Yunhua is, it is his home ground!
"Yes...yes! Senior!!" The winged serpent transformed into human form and knelt on the ground.
Yunhua walked quietly past him, each step seemingly treading on the winged serpent's heartbeat, making the serpent understand that if this person were willing, he could take its life in an instant.
Realizing the terrifying difference in their abilities, the winged serpent became even more respectful, daring not to be presumptuous at all. It knelt quietly on the ground, watching Yunhua enter its cave.
This scene made it seem as if Yunhua was the true master of the cave, while the winged serpent was merely an old servant.
The winged serpent's lair is a place that this great demon has been managing for over a thousand years, and it is full of twists and turns.
Yunhua walked on alone.
Occasionally, some aquatic monsters would rush out from the lair, but the moment they saw Yun Hua, they were immediately intimidated by his aura and dared not make any move. They all knelt down as if they were worshipping an emperor.
Yunhua continued forward, and just as he reached a certain place, the surrounding space suddenly distorted.
In the dim cave, the shadow of a large bear appeared. The bear opened its mouth wide and swallowed Yunhua whole.
"Finally here!" Yunhua exclaimed with joy, having finally found a cave dwelling with a sufficiently profound foundation.
In an instant, time and space shifted, but in the next moment, calm returned.
At this moment, Yunhua looked around and realized that she was in a huge corridor.
This corridor is a hundred feet wide and a hundred feet high; its depth is the exit of the corridor, outside of which flows a mighty river, blocked by an invisible barrier.
"Time to move forward and overcome the obstacles!" Yunhua said as he moved forward.
The corridor was enormous, almost as if it were for giants. Yunhua hadn't gone far when he saw a pile of corpses.
These corpses have been dead for who knows how many years; a gust of wind could easily shatter their bones.
There were no treasures on these skeletons, which must have been taken by their predecessors. Only one corpse still had armor and weapons on it.
With a thought, Yunhua directly pulled the treasures from the corpse to his side.
There was also a storage ring on the corpse, which Yunhua refined with ease.
The storage ring wasn't very large, but it contained a great many treasures, which this person had found by searching through the corpses scattered all over the ground. He was the one who entered this place before Yunhua.
"However, without a single decent magic weapon, they're all trash!" Yunhua said softly.
He himself wouldn't even look at these magical treasures; even if he were penniless, he wouldn't care about magical treasures of this level.
Yunhua put away her magic weapon and continued forward, but this time she hadn't gone far when—
“Snap!”, “Snap!”, “Snap!”…
Suddenly, golden beans appeared out of thin air and fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
Then, these golden beans quickly melted and turned into golden liquid. Each drop of golden liquid quickly condensed into a golden-armored celestial soldier holding a weapon.
In an instant, eighty-one burly, golden-armored heavenly soldiers appeared in the quiet corridor.
"Scattering beans to create soldiers, all of them are golden-armored celestial soldiers at the Innate Realm, quite interesting!" Yunhua said softly, looking at these golden-armored celestial soldiers.
"Who dares to trespass into this cave? Die!" Eighty-one golden-armored heavenly soldiers roared in unison, and then charged directly at Yunhua.
"Qiang!!"
Yunhua didn't say much. With a wave of her hand, a crimson phoenix shimmering with golden light flew out from her palm, carrying terrifying solar fire, and met the eighty-one golden-armored heavenly soldiers.
"Explode!!" Yun Hua suddenly spoke as the fire phoenix flew to the side of the golden-armored heavenly soldiers.