Chapter 230: 150. Enter Moyun Palace, kill the East Sea Dragon King, meet his biological mother and teacher Yuyan (5K big Chapter)_3
His soul strength and resistance to soul attacks far surpassed those of others at the Same Stage. His Divine Soul, at the Immortal Foundation Middle Stage Realm, was already equivalent to that of an ordinary Seven Tribulations Ghost Immortal.
Moreover, he also possessed the Tenth Heaven Immortal Destiny [Six Caverns Immortal Official].
So weak? Xu Xing was also surprised that the East Sea Dragon King’s strength could hardly cause him fatal damage.
Although he had made some predictions about the power of an Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal, it was only after they truly clashed that he discovered their strength was even lower than he had imagined.
It’s because my foundation is too solid, he thought. Dual Cultivation of two paths, and possessing the Four Great Physiques.
What’s going on? the East Sea Dragon King wondered. This boy...
After several full-strength attacks, deep doubt etched itself onto the East Sea Dragon King’s face.
Although Xu Xing had no countermeasures against him, Xu Xing now seemed like an impenetrable turtle shell. The Dragon King found it difficult to break through this defense and inflict fatal damage upon Xu Xing’s Divine Soul.
The protection from his Qi and blood in the Leakproof Realm was formidable, and his inner Divine Soul Cultivation was not low either.
He’s simply a monster!
Not good, those three Younger Generation cultivators are coming!
At this moment, the East Sea Dragon King suddenly sensed the auras of the Three Great Demon Immortals. He cast a resentful glance at Xu Xing and planned to flee immediately.
However, just then, a series of Divine Sense attacks rushed towards him. It was Xu Xing’s Soul Shocking Thorn.
The Soul Shocking Thorn was the Innate talent of Xu Xing’s [Yan Shen Body]. In terms of offensive power, it could surpass his Divine Soul Cultivation by one level. Although it couldn’t reach the might of an Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal, it was enough to interfere with the East Sea Dragon King.
"A mere trick! What can you do to This King?" The East Sea Dragon King’s Yang God thoughts were powerful, deflecting the Shocking Spirit Pierce one by one.
Just because he couldn’t harm Xu Xing didn’t mean Xu Xing could harm him. However, Xu Xing’s follow-up attacks came in rapid succession. After several instances of Shocking Spirit Pierce failed to achieve anything, Xu Xing immediately unleashed several Spells.
These Spells included the Fireball Technique and the Wood Thorn Technique.
Hindered by the Spells, the East Sea Dragon King’s retreat was blocked, and the Three Great Demon Immortals arrived at this very moment.
However, the Three Great Demon Immortals did not rush to intervene.
Compared to the East Sea Dragon King, whom they were wary of, Xu Xing—who had endured thirty breaths under the Dragon King’s assault without defeat—also made them quite apprehensive.
Furthermore, the methods Xu Xing had just displayed were also beyond their imagination.
"You three from the Younger Generation..." the East Sea Dragon King sneered, his mind racing to buy time. "Even if you kill This King Today, how will you deal with this Wu Xing in the future?"
"Heavenly Fox King, Blood Snake King, Purple Rat King," Xu Xing interjected, sensing the danger. "If I were capable of killing the East Sea Dragon King myself, why would I have called you here for assistance?"
This is bad, Xu Xing thought, then quickly addressed the three: "Even if we become enemies in the future, one enemy is better than two. After we kill the East Sea Dragon King, I will not take any of his Treasures. However, I want a copy of his Cultivation Methods and secret arts."
The Three Great Demon Immortals glanced at each other. They found Xu Xing’s proposition more reliable.
Today, by intercepting the East Sea Dragon King, they had made a mortal enemy. The East Sea Dragon King, an Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal, could undoubtedly kill them more easily. Although Xu Xing possessed various unpredictable methods, he was currently their Ally. It was unwise to forge new enmities before old ones were resolved.
Besides, acquiring the East Sea Dragon King’s Treasures would give them more confidence in dealing with Xu Xing later.
Thus, the Three Great Demon Immortals took action, joining Xu Xing to besiege the East Sea Dragon King.
After a bitter battle...
「Half an hour later」
The East Sea Dragon King was beheaded.
Xu Xing, true to their agreement and under the wary eyes of the Three Great Demon Immortals, took only a few Cultivation Methods and secret techniques from the East Sea Dragon King’s remains.
"Shi Yuyan is my biological mother," Xu Xing stated, looking at the three Demon Immortals.
His implication was clear: they were not to disturb him and Shi Yuyan.
Although secrets still lingered in the room where Shi Yuyan was detained, the three Demon Immortals, having just obtained the East Sea Dragon King’s Treasures, did not wish to create further enmity with Xu Xing. Thus, they each gave Xu Xing a Token imbued with a sliver of their consciousness and departed.
The Sky Element Forget Dust Heavenly Skill?
Entering the Palace room, Xu Xing closed the Door and observed Shi Yuyan. She was leaning against a Column, sitting cross-legged in meditation.
A fleeting expression of pain crossed her face.
He frowned, then examined the "Cauldron Heart Technique," a Cultivation Method left behind after the East Sea Dragon King’s death.
When he had killed Kou Chun, Kou Chun had mentioned this Cultivation Method.
It was said that this technique could reverse the location of one’s Divine Soul.
After killing the East Sea Dragon King, Xu Xing and the Three Great Demon Immortals learned why the Dragon Lord had come to Moyun Palace. Before Kou Chun departed for the Capital, he had given the East Sea Dragon King a Jade Box. If Kou Chun were to die, this Jade Box would open, revealing the secret to entering Moyun Palace...
It also contained the Cultivation Method for the "Cauldron Heart Technique."
So, the price the East Sea Dragon King paid was that portion of Azure Dragon’s Blood, Xu Xing guessed.
The blood of such a legendary sacred beast was exceedingly precious.
The relationship between the East Sea Dragon King and Kou Chun wasn’t so close that the Dragon Lord would casually gift away Azure Dragon’s Blood. This held true even if that portion of blood wasn’t critically important to an Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal like him.
One cauldron, one heart... Cultivate the inner cauldron within the Soul Treasure; this is the cauldron heart. The outer cauldron serves as the dwelling... Xu Xing contemplated the secrets of the "Cauldron Heart Technique."
After studying it for some time, he largely understood how Kou Chun had managed to reverse his Divine Soul. Kou Chun had refined his own Divine Soul into an inner cauldron and hidden it within the Carp Dragon Flying Sword. Thus, when the outer cauldron shattered, the inner cauldron remained intact, allowing him to escape.
However, where did Kou Chun obtain the "Sky Element Forget Dust Heavenly Skill"? Xu Xing mused, flipping through the "Cauldron Heart Technique," trying to find a way to counteract the "Sky Element Forget Dust Heavenly Skill."
Yet, after searching for a while, he found no trace of that Cultivation Method within its text.
Suddenly, a realization struck him. He looked at Shi Yuyan and reached for her waist, unclasping her Storage Bag.
Shi Yuyan should have a copy of the "Sky Element Forget Dust Heavenly Skill" Cultivation Method manual.
So that’s how it is! Xu Xing had a sudden understanding. The "Cauldron Heart Technique" is truly extraordinary. Practiced one way, it’s a secret art; practiced another, it’s a Cultivation Method.
The inner and outer cauldrons he had read about earlier described merely a secret technique.
However, if a woman of high Cultivation practiced this technique, she could be turned into an outer cauldron. She would then be refined into an emotionless Furnace Ding, to be used for dual cultivation by someone who had mastered the inner cauldron art.
With this Cultivation Method providing insight, Xu Xing quickly found a way to neutralize its effects on Shi Yuyan. He sat cross-legged on the ground, lightly touched her back with both hands, and infused his Magic Power. Following the circulation pathway of the inner cauldron technique, he guided the energy through her Meridians nine times.
「In a short time」
The pain on Shi Yuyan’s face vanished without a trace.
Xu Xing did not rush to leave. Although only he, the Three Great Demon Immortals, and King Li Hong of Chu remained in Moyun Palace, he was wary of opportunistic scavengers who might threaten him.
"Are you... Xing Er?" As Shi Yuyan opened her eyes, she saw Xu Xing meditating right in front of her.
Although eighteen years had passed, and Xu Xing had grown from an infant into a young man, the connection of their bloodline still resonated between them.
"Yes." Xu Xing ceased his Cultivation and nodded.
However, before Shi Yuyan could embrace him and pour out the eighteen years of longing she had felt day and night, Xu Xing gently pushed her away with his Magic Power. "In this one life, I am merely your son..."
Saying this, Xu Xing fell silent.
After several cycles of Reincarnation, he had come to view the emotions tied to so-called biological parents with considerable detachment. Saving Shi Yuyan was a responsibility he undertook as her son in this life; after all, she had suffered imprisonment because of him.
"You were born... different, perhaps even sacred," Shi Yuyan said, her gaze firm. "Your Mom had anticipated this. But you were formed from your father’s essence and my blood; you are still my child."
It was not rare in Ancient Books for individuals to be born with Innate wisdom, possessing memories of past lives.
Eighteen years ago, when she was on the verge of death, Xu Xing had given her Evergreen Qi, and she had sensed something then. Though a slight reservation lingered in her heart, it didn’t truly matter. Such occurrences were not unheard of among the ancient Saints.
Xu Xing shook his head, offering no further response and remaining silent.
Seeing this, sadness touched Shi Yuyan’s face, and she wept quietly for a time.
After her tears subsided, she heaved a long sigh and began to meditate, focusing on her Cultivation. She would wait for the next Time the main entrance of Moyun Palace opened.