Section 15: New Supreme Grade Dao Method
February 9, 2013 Author: Gu Zhenren
Section 15: New Supreme Grade Dao Method
Seeing that the time was right, Chu Yun cleared his throat and said, “The Terrifying Sickle Grass only attacks when it senses fear. At other times, even if you walk right up to it and tamper with its branches and leaves, it won’t react. We can completely cross this mountain directly without worrying about anything else.”
“It can be like that?” The women’s eyes lit up.
Along the way, their thinking had fallen into a rut. Chu Yun’s words had undoubtedly opened up a new perspective for them.
“But what if the demonic plants suddenly attack while we’re halfway through…” Hua Mei raised an objection. It wasn’t that she didn’t believe Chu Yun, but as a leader, she had to consider all aspects.
“This is the most crucial point,” Chu Yun sighed, his expression turning serious. “The Terrifying Sickle Grass, once it senses fear, will fly into a frenzy and attack anything alien. If someone panics midway, the consequences would be unimaginable.”
“This kind of grass is just a bit taller and sturdier. How can it be so terrifying?” Little Fei Yan said dismissively.
Chu Yun shook his head and smiled. He suddenly saw a Lesser Demon mountain sparrow flying from the sky.
“Watch carefully!” He flipped his hand, revealing the Lishan Dragon Eye Flower Branch. The Ice Soul Divine Light split the clouds and pierced through the sky, instantly freezing the little demon sparrow into a block of ice, which then fell.
Inside the ice block, the sparrow flapped its wings, trying to escape, its eyes filled with terror. Chu Yun directly threw the ice block far onto the mountain.
Swish, swish, swish!
The entire hillside immediately exploded. The Terrifying Sickle Grass sensed the fear, as if electrified. The slender grass blades that had been hanging limply suddenly transformed into stiff blades like swords, each standing erect.
In an instant, the entire verdant hillside seemed like a slumbering giant beast that had abruptly opened its eyes, roaring loudly and revealing its terrifying, jagged, sharp teeth!
Hiss…
Amidst the collective gasp of the women, the ice block that had landed in the grass was instantly cut into pieces by the frenzied flying grass blades.
With rustling sounds, both ice and flesh were chopped into tiny fragments in the blink of an eye. Crimson blood dyed a small patch of the sickle grass red.
Little Fei Yan was startled and involuntarily took two steps back.
The women’s faces were grim, and even Yi Yan’s expression became serious. Chu Yun had used bloody facts to show them the true terror of this patch of grass.
“It’s getting late, why don’t we set up camp here and rest for the night,” Chu Yun suggested, looking at the sky.
Hua Mei nodded, and the women all breathed a sigh of relief at this decision.
That night.
Chu Yun sat in his tent, his fingers flying like a shuttle weaving fabric. In front of him, the Star Sea Dragon Palace Immortal Pouch lay open on the ground.
He was refining pills, but he wasn’t using the familiar Eight-Section Brocade Pill Refining hand seals. Instead, he was using the Dunhuang Flying Celestial Seal that Jin Bihan had given him before she left.
His spiritual sense was focused inside the bag. As he performed the seal movements, new buds gradually emerged on the trunk of the Turning Pill Essence Tree, growing into agate-like red flower buds.
The flower buds grew visibly, and then suddenly bloomed, filling the Immortal Pouch with an intoxicating medicinal fragrance in an instant.
Inside the heart of each flower lay a round, smooth pill. Fleeting dragon-like phantom images occasionally flashed across the surface of the pills. These were the Ascending Dragon Pills.
The prescription for this Ascending Dragon Pill was something he had acquired on Rainbow Island. It was an Upper grade prescription, specifically for Demonic Beasts. It could temporarily boost a Demonic Beast’s combat power in a short period, but it would be followed by a long period of weakness after the effect wore off.
Bang, bang, bang…
The Ascending Dragon Pills in the flower centers suddenly exploded one after another, instantly releasing Dan Qi, turning everything into fruitless effort.
“Failed again,” Chu Yun sighed inwardly, not surprised. Upper grade pills were extremely difficult to refine, and even Master Bai Mei had a low success rate.
During these days, Chu Yun had been making time to practice pill refining. Although his attempts to refine Upper grade pills had all ended in failure, the improvement he gained was considerable.
However, this method had a huge drawback: it consumed too many materials.
“If this were my previous life, I wouldn’t have had the resources to refine pills like this. Fortunately, in this life, the Shu Family is powerful, providing such financial backing for my cultivation. If it continues like this, I should be able to refine Ascending Dragon Pills soon.”
“Hmm? There’s still a damaged pill left?” Chu Yun suddenly exclaimed, discovering a pill about the size of a thumb remaining on the Turning Pill Essence Tree.
“Judging by the size of this damaged pill, its effect should be about one-tenth of a finished pill. Oh well, at least it’s not a complete loss,” Chu Yun took out the damaged pill and put it away.
Just as he was about to continue refining pills, Hua Mei, the Sect Master of the Rouge Gate, called from outside the tent, “Young Master Chu Yun, could I trouble you to come out for a chat?”
“Sect Master Hua, what business do you have with me?” Chu Yun tidied up his Immortal Pouch and walked out of the tent. He saw Hua Mei standing gracefully in the night.
She was wearing a Tang suit, exuding classical elegance. Her phoenix eyes were bright and clear. There was a subtle hint of sharp competence in her demeanor.
She was destined to become a renowned strong woman in Xingzhou, the Sect Master of the Rouge Gate, like a plum blossom blooming defiantly in the cold wind.
“I’ve come to thank you for your actions today. If we had rashly charged up the mountain and encountered an accident, seeing that bloody scene, the consequences would have been unimaginable. After tonight, everyone will have adjusted their mindset and be mentally prepared. It will be much easier to cross the hill then,” Hua Mei got straight to the point, stating her purpose.
“Heh heh heh, I actually did that for my own sake too. If Sect Master Hua wants to thank me, she might as well give me a larger share of the spoils from this expedition,” Chu Yun laughed, half-jokingly.
He was not being polite and did not have the pretense common among young masters. He was very practical when it came to dividing benefits.
However, his equal tone made Hua Mei feel more comfortable and relaxed. This capable and strong woman couldn’t help but smile, “So, Young Master Chu Yun is certain that the Ten Thousand Beasts King’s inherited treasure lies ahead? Is this a result you foresaw long ago?”
She smiled meaningfully, her bright eyes seeming to pierce into Chu Yun’s deepest thoughts. Chu Yun felt an unbearable pressure.
The Sect Master of the Rouge Gate was indeed much more difficult to deal with than the Deputy Sect Master. She had already probed some of Chu Yun’s secrets.
“Initially, I felt that acting with you all would yield great rewards. As we’ve traveled along, I’ve had several strong intuitions, and I’m increasingly certain that what lies ahead is the Ten Thousand Beasts King’s inheritance,” Chu Yun gritted his teeth, forcing himself to maintain his pretense of being “Master Yi”.
“The Master Yi lineage is indeed extraordinary. Yi Yan also calculated the same result just now,” Hua Mei said with a smile.
“Is that so?”
“What do you think of Yi Yan, Young Master Chu Yun?” Hua Mei suddenly asked again.
Chu Yun was startled. Before he could speak, Hua Mei continued, “Alas, as you can see, Yi Yan is extremely devoted to the path of divination. She really wants to communicate and spar with other Abacus Masters. Of course, I know that each lineage of Abacus Masters has its own secret teachings that are not easily revealed. However, please don’t look down on Yi Yan, who is somewhat self-taught. She is indeed very talented. This Jade Slip contains a Supreme grade Dao Method. Please accept it, Young Master Chu Yun.”
Looking at the Jade Slip Hua Mei handed over, Chu Yun finally understood her true purpose for coming.
He shook his head and gave a wry smile, pushing the Jade Slip away with both hands, “It’s not that I’m being stingy, but I’ve already told you the truth. The path of Master Yi truly relies on talent and is difficult to put into words. I don’t want to deceive you, and I cannot accept this Supreme grade Dao Method.”
Hua Mei’s expression remained unchanged, but a smile flickered in her eyes, “I believe you. The Little Tyrant has always been a man of his word since he debuted, never telling lies. Please accept this Jade Slip as a thank you gift for today’s matter.”
Chu Yun’s face flushed. He was about to refuse, but the Jade Slip had already been shoved into his hands.
“I’m leaving.” Hua Mei left decisively. Her broad-mindedness was something most men in the world would be ashamed of. A Jade Slip containing a Supreme grade Dao Method had been given away just like that.
“Fine, I’ll accept it. I’ll note this favor and repay it to them in the future,” Chu Yun looked at Hua Mei’s retreating back, thought for a moment, and finally decided to accept the Jade Slip.
“Blooming and Withering?” Chu Yun sent his spiritual sense into it and immediately discovered that it was a Supreme grade Dao Method of the Wood element, with a rather peculiar effect: it could harm the enemy and benefit oneself.
“Good, with this Dao Method, the Sky Fox’s combat power will increase significantly!”
The next day.
“I have good news for everyone. Both of our Abacus Masters have calculated that the Ten Thousand Beasts King’s land of inheritance is right ahead! We can reach it by crossing this mountain! What can stop us? Just a field of sickle grass?” Hua Mei said spiritedly, her voice full of pride.
“Nothing!” The women shouted in unison. After a night’s rest, they were already mentally prepared. Now, with Hua Mei’s pre-battle speech, their spirits soared, and their fighting spirit was high.
“Let’s go!” Hua Mei said no more, merely pointing forward. In the morning breeze, she was like a goddess of war, radiating brilliance.
The women advanced towards the mountain. The sickle grass grew luxuriantly, with long, green blades. They grew in dense clumps, densely packed together as if squeezed by an invisible giant hand.
The grass blades at the foot of the mountain were already waist-deep. Near the mountainside, the grass reached people’s foreheads.
The dark green sea of grass obscured their vision, making them feel insignificant and easily lost. Fortunately, there were many members of the Rouge Gate, and they walked hand in hand, encouraging each other.
Suddenly, a wild rabbit blundered in and was quickly sliced into a pulp by the sickle grass. Fortunately, the women were fully prepared, and no accidents occurred.
“Don’t be afraid,” Chu Yun said, holding Fei Yan’s small hand. He felt her grip tighten and quickly encouraged her gently.
“With Brother Chu Yun here, Fei Yan isn’t afraid at all! I just feel that Brother’s hand is so warm…” Little Fei Yan looked up at Chu Yun with a smile.
“Look, ruins!” At this time, the first woman to reach the peak suddenly cried out in surprise and joy.
End
