txolops Chapter 319 Dark Phoenix Technique
Chapter 319 Dark Phoenix Technique
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Since refining the essence blood of the demon beast containing the bloodline of the dragon, the blood energy in his body has become increasingly vigorous and fierce. It seems that some of his most primal desires and impulses are also easily aroused and amplified.
His composure, which he used to be able to remain unmoved even with a woman in his lap, now required conscious effort to maintain. He was secretly alarmed, and his fear of the side effects of this technique grew even stronger.
In the blink of an eye, Luo Ming's face remained expressionless, though the darkness in his eyes deepened. He silently circulated the "Azure Nether Scripture," and a cool and upright spiritual power rose from his dantian, flowing like a clear spring, slowly circulating through his meridians, forcibly suppressing the sudden heat and arousal, restoring clarity to his mind.
But when he spoke again, his voice was a few decibels lower than usual, yet his tone still deliberately carried a hint of nonchalant mockery:
"Such a beautiful sight under the moon is truly captivating. Fellow Daoist Yuan Yao, why the rush? This spring is rich in spiritual energy, which will benefit your cultivation. Why not soak in it a little longer? Rest assured, I will enjoy the scenery here and will not disturb you."
He spoke of the phrase "appreciating the scenery" in a way that was quite meaningful.
"You, you...!" Yuan Yao was so taken aback by his blunt teasing that she choked on her breath, her face flushing red from her cheeks to her ears.
She instinctively wanted to hug herself, but then felt that this would make her seem even weaker. She froze in place, unsure whether to move forward or backward, and felt a strange burning sensation on her skin where those deep eyes swept over her.
Seeing that the beauty was truly annoyed, with even a faint mist rising in her eyes, whether from shame or anger, Luo Ming knew when to stop. His expression suddenly turned serious, and he regained his usual composure.
"Alright, that was just a joke, please don't take offense, fellow Daoist." His voice was calm as he naturally steered the conversation towards serious matters. "Let's get down to business. Did you manage to find the Yin-attribute cultivation technique I asked you to look for?"
The sudden change of topic left Yuan Yao with nowhere to vent her pent-up embarrassment and anger.
She paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and took the opportunity to circulate her internal energy to calm her mind. However, the blush on her face had not faded, and she glared at Luo Ming with annoyance before carefully speaking her reply.
Yuan Yao carefully took out a jade slip that emitted a faint yin aura from her personal storage bag and handed it to Luo Mingdao.
"As you entrusted me with, Brother Luo, I'm quite lucky. I did find a Yin-attribute cultivation technique, but..." She hesitated slightly, her eyebrows furrowing slightly, "but this technique... is a bit strange. I don't know if it will be useful to you, Brother Luo."
"Strange?" Luo Ming raised an eyebrow, took the cool, ancient jade slip, and immersed his consciousness into it without hesitation.
The jade slip begins with three ancient seal characters, conveying a sense of desolation and nobility—"Nether Phoenix Technique".
"Nether Phoenix? This... seems to be a demonic cultivation technique?" Luo Ming continued to "look" down, his expression gradually becoming strange.
The cultivation technique mentions that a "bloodline catalyst" of a specific attribute is needed to initially activate the technique's characteristics. Ideally, this catalyst should be of the Netherworld attribute and contain the essence blood of a demon beast with the Phoenix bloodline!
"This 'Nether Phoenix Technique' seems to have originated from the inherited technique of a powerful Yin-attribute phoenix bloodline demon beast. Later, it was modified by a certain ancient cultivator with extraordinary talent, making it more suitable for human cultivators, especially... female cultivators."
As Luo Ming quickly browsed through the text, he pondered, "This technique actually also has the effect of body tempering. Although it's not as domineering as my Myriad Spirits Blood Technique, it can still greatly strengthen the physical body's meridians and adds unpredictable and chilling supernatural powers when fighting enemies... But this 'Yin Attribute Phoenix Descendant Essence Blood'..."
He immediately thought of the Wind Fox Beast beside him. This beast possessed both Netherworld and a trace of White Tiger bloodline. The White Tiger was the master of slaughter and the suppressor of the Netherworld, and its bloodline rank was no weaker than that of the Phoenix, and it also possessed top-tier Netherworld attributes.
Although not of Phoenix Clan descent, it might be possible to substitute for the Phoenix Clan's essence and blood to activate the initial characteristics of the "Nether Phoenix Technique." However, this method is inherently risky, and its effectiveness may be diminished, requiring careful consideration.
"Let's try it with the bloodline of the Wind Fox Beast first. After all, the description of the technique only emphasizes that the bloodline of the Phoenix is the most suitable, but the blood essence of other Netherworld attribute monsters can also be used as a substitute."
Luo Ming pondered for a moment, then handed the jade slip back to Yuan Yao, whose eyes were filled with anticipation.
"Once you leave the Void Heaven Palace and find a completely safe place with abundant spiritual energy, you can discontinue the practice and start over."
Luo Ming's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.
"This is a top-tier Yin-attribute cultivation technique passed down from ancient times. Although its method is somewhat unorthodox, it is still well-suited to your Yin constitution. If you can master it, your future will be limitless, and your chances of condensing a Nascent Soul will far exceed those of ordinary cultivation techniques."
"Discard your cultivation and start over? For me?" Yuan Yao was completely stunned, her beautiful eyes wide open in disbelief.
She had initially thought that Luo Ming had gone to great lengths to have her find a cultivation technique for his own cultivation or to exchange for something. How could she have imagined that he would give it to her directly? Moreover, judging from the implication, this cultivation technique was the "opportunity to condense a nascent soul" that he had promised?
"Brother Luo, this... isn't this what you need? Then... what about the opportunity you mentioned before..." Yuan Yao was somewhat incoherent, her heart filled with even deeper doubts.
Seeing that she still looked confused and bewildered, Luo Ming's gaze involuntarily swept over her chest, which was rising and falling slightly with excitement. He then calmly looked away and said indifferently, "That's right, this is the opportunity I promised you earlier, the one that can help you condense your Nascent Soul."
Seeing Yuan Yao's increasingly confused expression, Luo Ming knew it was time to reveal the truth. He stopped being mysterious and began to explain Yuan Yao's "Heavenly Yin Body" in detail.
As Yuan Yao listened to Luo Ming's explanation, she went from initial surprise to sudden realization, then blushing upon hearing about the effects of "dual cultivation," and finally understood completely! It turned out that she was not of mediocre talent, but possessed a top-notch special physique!
It turns out Luo Ming had already seen through it! The other party sent him to find Yin attribute cultivation techniques not for his own sake, but to truly lay the foundation for his own path to the Great Dao! Even... when he mentioned dual cultivation, did he also harbor that intention?
Having figured all this out, Yuan Yao felt an indescribable surge of warmth and sorrow welling up in her heart. The cultivation world was a dog-eat-dog world, rife with deceit and treachery; she had witnessed countless acts of indifference and scheming along her journey. Who had ever cared for her so much, offering her such a crucial opportunity to advance her cultivation, and even guiding her through her confusion?
She clutched the jade slip containing the "Nether Phoenix Technique" tightly, as if holding a key to a new future. Her beautiful eyes gradually reddened, welling up with tears. She gazed deeply at Luo Ming, her voice choked with emotion as she spoke:
"Thank you... thank you Brother Luo for telling Yuan Yao all this. It has given me, an ordinary woman, the opportunity to touch upon that higher realm..."
This heartfelt expression of gratitude caught Luo Ming somewhat off guard.
He touched his nose, a rare hint of unease creeping over him, and coughed lightly, saying, "Miss Yuan Yao, you flatter me. I... I do have my own selfish motives. If your Yin Body cultivation is successful, it will be a great benefit to me. Helping you is, in a way, helping myself. We... it's a mutually beneficial arrangement."
His words were frank, which only made Yuan Yao feel that he was more upright. She shook her head, not feeling any resentment because of the word "selfishness," but rather finding it genuine. On the path of cultivation, who is without desires? To speak so frankly already surpasses countless hypocrisies.
Taking a deep breath to suppress the turmoil in her heart, Yuan Yao's eyes became firm yet complex. She hesitated for a moment, as if making a decision, and then took out something from her storage bag.
It was a round bead the size of a longan, dark gray in color, with an incredibly smooth surface, yet inside it seemed as if mist was slowly flowing. As soon as the bead appeared, the surrounding temperature subtly dropped a few degrees, emanating a pure yet gentle yin energy, completely different from the cold and violent yin energy of ordinary ghosts.
"Brother Luo," Yuan Yao's voice lowered, carrying an unprecedented heaviness and sorrow, "Do you know... why Yuan Yao, knowing her cultivation was low and the road ahead fraught with peril, still risked her life to enter this treacherous Void Heaven Palace?"
Luo Ming's gaze fell on the Yin Qi orb. With his powerful divine sense, he had already sensed that it contained an extremely weak female primordial spirit, like a candle flickering in the wind, yet still retaining its pure and ethereal essence.
Combining his memories of the original story, he already understood. However, he didn't show it on his face, but simply followed her words, feigning ignorance as he asked, "Isn't it for the treasures and cultivation techniques in this hall, hoping to improve your cultivation and go further on the path of cultivation?"
"It was for the treasure, but not for myself." Yuan Yao lowered her head, her gaze tender and sorrowful as she stared at the gray bead in her hand, as if she could see another person through it. She began to tell Luo Ming a long-forgotten story in a slow and clear tone.
Yuan Yao's voice flowed slowly through the misty spiritual spring, carrying a sense of wistful reminiscence and a hint of barely perceptible bitterness.
Her story begins in an inconspicuous small Qi-refining sect in the outer reaches of the Chaotic Stars. Two female cultivators, of average talent but unwilling to accept their fate—she and Yanli—meet and become close friends on the tedious and arduous path of cultivation, their bond as strong as sisters.
They once naively fantasized that if they could find a male cultivator of similar cultivation level and good character to become their Daoist partner, and support each other, they might be able to go further in this cruel world of cultivation.
However, reality is often colder than fantasy, and the two were forced to separate, each wandering aimlessly.
When they met again, many years had passed. Yanli had been controlled by the young master of the Qingyang Sect and turned into a furnace for him, and he had also taken a liking to Yuan Yao's beauty. Disregarding her own safety, Yanli devised a plan to help him, and the two joined forces to kill the young master. However, in the fierce battle, Yanli was attacked by the young master's vicious magical weapon in his dying counterattack in order to save Yuan Yao, and ended up in this state where she was just a remnant soul, barely clinging to life.
At this point, Yuan Yao raised her eyes and looked deeply into Luo Ming's eyes. Her gaze held gratitude, relief, and a hint of lingering fear.
"The reason why Yuan Yao feels that Brother Luo is... different from others" she said softly but clearly.
"It's because Brother Luo, from beginning to end, didn't treat me like the young master of Qingyang Sect or many other cultivators, as a furnace or plaything to be picked or controlled at will. You... truly treated Yuan Yao as an equal 'person,' a 'fellow Daoist.'"