Yang Ziling's talent for the Sword Dao was indeed quite good.
Although not as monstrously talented as Yang Xiao's cousin from his second life, it was still extraordinary.
Not only did she quickly grasp the True Intent of the Void Sword Manual, but she could also extrapolate from it, bringing up points that even made Yang Xiao's eyes light up.
It gave Yang Xiao some new insights.
Although Yang Xiao didn't cultivate the Sword Dao, all Great Daos were connected at their peak.
These concepts could be applied in many other areas.
For example, in cultivating the Qilin True Body.
There were many aspects that it shared with the Void Sword Manual.
So, in the days that followed, while Yang Xiao taught Yang Ziling the Void Sword Manual, he also began cultivating the Great Divine Technique, Supreme True Body.
Supreme True Body.
The reason it was such a common Technique was that it was a Great Divine Technique that required external materials to cultivate.
Furthermore, its power was entirely dependent on those external materials.
For example, Qilin True Blood could allow Yang Xiao to cultivate the Qilin True Body.
If it were Phoenix Treasure Blood, he would cultivate the Phoenix True Body.
Even the Void Sword Manual, in its initial conception, borrowed this idea. At that time, Xuanyuan had intended to refine an actual sword.
And cultivate a Sword Body.
It was only later, under Yang Xiao's guidance, that he discovered this was not a very feasible plan.
The quality of the sword would limit later development.
Also, refining a sword into one's body would cause great damage to one's physical form. Both were major problems.
However, this problem was later solved.
Because Xuanyuan replaced a tangible sword with Sword Qi.
He also made many modifications to create a better harmony between the Sword Qi and the physical body. Ultimately, based on the concept of using one's own body as a void to contain endless Sword Qi...
...he created the Void Sword Manual.
And so, half a month later.
When Yang Ziling broke through to the Innate Realm Fourth Layer and decided to return to the Pure Yang Sword Sect for secluded cultivation, Yang Xiao had also achieved the entry-level for his Qilin True Body.
With this entry-level Qilin True Body, combined with the results of his second body tempering, Yang Xiao's current Physical Strength could rival someone at the Peak of Innate Realm.
If he were to display it, he would likely shock the world.
However, Yang Xiao knew that in the Ancient Times, such Physical Strength was only considered to have just crossed the threshold of physical cultivation.
It was called the power of one Flood Dragon.
The so-called "power of one Flood Dragon" referred to the strength of a young Demon Flood Dragon from the Ancient Era.
An adult Demon Flood Dragon could overturn rivers and seas, ride the wind, and spew water.
The most powerful ones could even possess the power of a True Dragon and contend with them.
But a young Demon Flood Dragon was not considered powerful.
Its strength was roughly equivalent to the Peak of Innate Realm.
For the current Yang Xiao, however, it was more than enough.
'My Physical Strength has broken through to the power of one Flood Dragon, my Spiritual Level has smoothly entered the Observing Micro Middle Stage, and thanks to the Divine Communication Grass, my realm is stable. Adding to that, my Heaven and Earth Origin Flame has also stabilized at the Mid-Orange Flame Peak. With my current overall strength, even if I can't defeat Xuan Tianzhan, I should be able to face him in a direct battle.'
After seeing Yang Ziling off, Yang Xiao finally had time to take stock of his own strength.
He had gained a great deal from tempering his body and spirit for the second time.
That Seventh-Level Upper Grade Fire Element Pill in particular had provided Yang Xiao with enough Fire Elemental Power to reach the Mid-Orange Flame Peak as he had hoped. It generated Orange Flame Essence Qi, allowing him to temper his body and spirit once more.
Upon reaching the Mid-Orange Flame Peak, his aura also stabilized at the Innate Realm Fifth Layer.
It was the best possible outcome he had anticipated.
Although in terms of cultivation, he was still far behind Xuan Tianzhanâby almost an entire Great Realmâkilling him was not necessarily impossible.
After all, Yang Xiao still had the Starburst Skill.
And the Nine Revolutions Concentration Spirit Technique.
With this Secret Skill, combined with his Observing Micro Middle Stage Spiritual Power, he had just enough to kill Xuan Tianzhan.
'I was able to break through to the Mid-Orange Flame Peak thanks to Wang Xiyan's Spirit Medicinesâespecially the Inner Core of the Fire Python and that Seventh-Grade Wood-Attribute Spirit Medicine. Otherwise, my strength wouldn't have increased so quickly.'
'But Xuan Tianzhan is so slow. I've been waiting here for almost a month. Why hasn't he found me yet?'
Before, Yang Xiao had just broken through. His strength had not yet been consolidated, and with Yang Ziling by his side, he naturally had to hide.
But now that his strength was stable and Yang Ziling had left, things were different.
Since Xuan Tianzhan hadn't come to him, Yang Xiao decided to take the initiative and attack.
'Wang Xiyan was able to find me so quickly because I had the Inner Core and Essence Blood of the Earth Fire Qilin Beast on me. That's how they could use the Soul Attraction Technique to locate me.'
'Now, they have the soul of the Earth Fire Qilin Beast on them. I can use the same method to find them.'
Yang Xiao took out the Little Black Flag that imprisoned the remnant soul of the Earth Fire Qilin Beast.
Before, his Spiritual Level was too weak to use Soul Search or Summoning Soul techniques.
But now, after the second tempering of his spirit by the Heaven and Earth Origin Flame, he had stepped into the Observing Micro Middle Stage. Coupled with the constant nourishment from the Divine Communication Grass...
...Yang Xiao's Spiritual Power had increased nearly tenfold.
He was naturally able to cast some basic Spirit Secret Skills.
For example, a Spirit Secret Skill like Ten-Thousand-Li Soul Chase, which couldn't even be considered a Small Divine Technique.
At this moment, Yang Xiao cast it with ease.
Soon, the Little Black Flag pointed toward the south.
A look of delight appeared on Yang Xiao's face.
He dashed off in that direction.
ăThree hundred li south of Yang Xiao's position.ă
A young woman in a green dress was facing off against a terrifying White Jade Rhinoceros.
This White Jade Rhinoceros had thick skin and hide, and its defensive power was extremely strong.
It rarely initiated an attack unless someone provoked it.
But once provoked, it would fight to the death.
At this very moment, the eyes of this White Jade Rhinocerosâa Peak of Tier Three beast that could be considered a Tier Three Dominator-level Barbaric Beastâhad turned completely red.
It stared intently at the young woman in the green dress.
She was the other maid Xuan Tianzhan had sent to hunt down Yang Xiao.
Feng Ling'Er.
Clearly, she had infuriated it.
Feng Ling'Er, on the other hand, was in a rather sorry state.
Her green dress was torn in several places, her face was slightly pale, and she looked exhausted.
Because she had been chased by this White Jade Rhinoceros for three whole days.
'If I had known, I wouldn't have been so greedy and tried to snatch that Ice Spirit Seven-leaf Lotus. Now the Young Master isn't here, and neither are my sisters... Am I really going to die here?'
Feng Ling'Er felt extremely unwilling to accept this fate.
And she was filled with regret.
On the very day Wang Xiyan died, she had received a message from the Young Master telling her to return immediately.
But right at that moment, she discovered a nearly mature Eighth-Grade Spirit Medicine.
An Eighth-Grade Spirit Medicine!
Even the Young Master wouldn't pass up something like this if he saw it.
Naturally, Feng Ling'Er didn't want to miss out.
So she made her move.
Especially since this Ice Spirit Seven-leaf Lotus contained both Ice and Wind Attributes, which was perfect for a Secret Skill she was cultivating.
And the guardian Barbaric Beast was merely a Tier Three White Jade Rhinoceros.
Although it was a Tier Three Dominator Level beast, compared to other Eighth-Grade Spirit Medicines that were often guarded by Tier Four Barbaric Beasts, this was an absolute cakewalk.
So, Feng Ling'Er waited there.
Waiting for the Ice Spirit Seven-leaf Lotus to mature.
Three days ago, after waiting for more than twenty days, Feng Ling'Er finally saw it mature.
And with her wind-like Body Technique, she snatched the Ice Spirit Seven-leaf Lotus from right under the nose of this White Jade Rhinoceros.
She had thought that an extremely slow Barbaric Beast like the White Jade Rhinoceros would definitely not be able to catch her.
But the next three days drove her to despair.
This White Jade Rhinoceros also seemed to possess Wind Attribute power. Although it wasn't as agile as her, its pursuit speed was not the least bit slow.
Over three days, it had cornered her step by step.
Now, the Spiritual Power in her body was almost depleted.
But the beast still didn't show the slightest sign of fatigue.
Feng Ling'Er felt that she was done for.
But right at that moment, a dazzling sword light suddenly slashed down.
The sword light was incomparably sharp.
It directly cleaved the thick-skinned behemoth that was the White Jade Rhinoceros in two.
Seeing this, Feng Ling'Er was instantly overjoyed.
'Did the Young Master come to save me?'