Chapter 474: Chapter 258: Blood Saber

Xu Yang changed out of his training clothes and into formal attire. Before long, he arrived at the Fire Cloud Elder Hall.

"Disciple Xu Yang requests an audience with Master!" he said, cupping his hands outside the hall.

"Come in," Elder Huoyun’s gentle voice sounded from within.

Xu Yang remembered how, when he first met Elder Huoyun, he had found him incredibly imposing. Now, however, he seemed so much more affable.

"Yes!"

After straightening his clothes, Xu Yang stepped into the grand hall.

The layout was familiar, as was the scent of sandalwood. Elder Huoyun sat on a large, gilded chair with a broad smile on his face.

"This disciple pays his respects to Master!" Xu Yang stepped forward and cupped his hands.

Elder Huoyun nodded and said with a laugh, "You’ve done very well. You’ve brought great honor to me, your master. Yesterday, you turned the tide and saved the reputation of our Purple Sun Sect."

"It was merely my duty as a disciple. I dare not claim any credit," Xu Yang said solemnly.

The corner of Elder Huoyun’s mouth twitched. ’My duty? If that Lin Jingyu hadn’t specifically challenged him to a spar yesterday, Xu Yang wouldn’t have stepped forward even if the whole Purple Sun Sect had been defeated.’

’He was clearly forced onto the stage, yet now he’s calling it his duty.’

"For defeating Lin Jingyu yesterday, the Sect Leader has sent word. You are awarded five hundred contribution points. You can go to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall to collect them later," said Elder Huoyun.

"My thanks to you, Master, and to the Sect Leader." Xu Yang was delighted. ’I didn’t expect to get such a bonus for defeating Lin Jingyu.’

Elder Huoyun waved his hand. "During yesterday’s battle, I observed that you lack a superior Martial Technique. I was originally planning to teach you our Li Fire Peak’s Extreme Prison Heaven-Slaying Technique, but the Sect Leader disagreed. He suggested I teach you the Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength instead.

"I’ve thought it over, and I’ve decided to let you make the choice yourself."

Xu Yang’s face lit up.

’I’ve never heard of the Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength, but I have heard of the Extreme Prison Heaven-Slaying Technique. Among the many Saber Techniques in the Purple Sun Sect, it’s easily in the top three.’

’Yesterday against Lin Jingyu, all I did was use the Fuyue Bear King’s Palm over and over. It looks like that paid off.’

’A genius like me only knowing the Fuyue Bear King’s Palm... even if I’m not ashamed to say it, the Purple Sun Sect would be too embarrassed to let anyone else know.’

"Can’t I learn both Martial Techniques?" Xu Yang asked.

’I’m not a kid. Of course I want both.’

Elder Huoyun’s expression darkened. "Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Learning both the Extreme Prison Heaven-Slaying Technique and the Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength at the same time would not be good for you. In the entire Purple Sun Sect, with its hundreds of Inner Sect Disciples, how many have you seen who know both of these Martial Techniques?"

’Other people can’t, but I can!’

’But I know I can’t argue with these Old Dengs. Whatever they say is always right.’

"Master’s lesson is well-received. However, this disciple only knows of the Extreme Prison Heaven-Slaying Technique and has never heard of the Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength. I ask Master to enlighten me so that I may consider my choice," Xu Yang said, cupping his hands.

"The Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength is a top-tier Attack and Kill Secret Skill. In terms of value, it surpasses even the Extreme Prison Heaven-Slaying Technique. However, our Purple Sun Sect only possesses a partial Heart Method Mantra for it; it is not complete.

"In the future, if you wish to bring the Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength to Perfection, you will have to find the complete version yourself at the Celestial Strategy Academy," said Elder Huoyun.

’So it’s an incomplete technique. No wonder Elder Huoyun wanted me to choose for myself.’

’One is a complete Cultivation Technique, but of a slightly lower grade.’

’The other is powerful, but incomplete.’

"I choose the Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength!" After a moment of thought, Xu Yang made his decision.

’I’ve already cultivated the Blood Prison Heart Blade Scripture. Learning the Extreme Prison Heaven-Slaying Technique would just be icing on the cake—another powerful Saber Technique and nothing more.’

’The Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength, however, is an Attack and Kill Secret Skill, something I’ve never had before. Of course I’d choose the new type of skill.’

Elder Huoyun nodded with a smile, reached out, grabbed a book from the table in front of him, and tossed it to Xu Yang.

"Catch!"

Xu Yang reached out and caught it. On the book’s cover were illustrations of eight powerful Exotic Beasts from a primeval, ancient era.

Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength!

"Thank you for the technique, Master." Xu Yang cupped his hands.

Elder Huoyun nodded. "This technique is incredibly profound. You may take your time to comprehend it. As long as you achieve some mastery before your Dragon Ascension, you can increase your chances of success by thirty to forty percent."

Xu Yang was visibly moved!

’There are still two years until my Secondary Dragon Ascension. From what Elder Huoyun is saying, it would be considered impressive just to get some tangible results from the Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength within that time.’

’This kind of Cultivation Technique must be incredibly difficult to practice.’

’So far, the only person I’ve seen use a similar Secret Technique is Jiang Fan. No one else, not even top disciples like Li Chuyang or Qi Xuancheng, has ever displayed anything like the Eight Ferocious Hidden Dragon Strength.’

’I guess it’s not that they don’t have this kind of Secret Technique. They probably have one, but their Comprehension isn’t high enough, so they haven’t even reached the Entry Level with it yet.’

"I will heed Master’s teachings!" Xu Yang carefully put the Secret Manual away.

Elder Huoyun took a sip of tea and said, "I have confidence in your temperament. One last thing. If you come and go from the Purple Sun Sect anytime soon, you must be on your guard."

Xu Yang’s gaze sharpened. ’Are Song Yushao and Liu Qingyuan finally going to make a move against me?’

"Please elaborate, Master."

’I quickly realized it probably wasn’t about Song Yushao and Liu Qingyuan. With the talent I’m displaying now, those two might desperately want to kill me, but they would never dare to be so blatant about it.’

"Yesterday, the Huangfeng Valley Master brought some news. It is suspected that the Formless Demon Technique has appeared in the territory under Yellow Maple Valley’s jurisdiction," Elder Huoyun said with a grave expression.

Xu Yang frowned slightly, a look of confusion on his face. "The Formless Demon Technique?"

’The Formless Demon Technique has appeared, but why do *I* need to be careful? It’s not like I’m going to fight anyone for a Demon Technique.’

Seeing this, Elder Huoyun knew that Xu Yang was unfamiliar with the Formless Demon Technique and immediately explained, "The Formless Demon Technique is a top-tier Demon Technique from the Demon Dao. It is said to allow for countless transformations, enabling its user to imitate anyone’s aura, Cultivation Technique, Gang Qi, and more. It can also absorb a Martial Artist’s Gang Qi and Essence. It is as tyrannical as it is malevolent.

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