Chapter 1052: Chapter 1052: Slaying the Flood Dragon (Part 1)

High above, a flying warship broke through the Cloud Sea, traveling at high speed.

The surface of the flying warship displayed colors and textures almost identical to the sky itself, thereby achieving an effect of visual stealth. Moreover, it moved through the air silently, sweeping by like a ghost.

Wang Chen sat inside the flying warship, admiring the spectacular view of the Cloud Sea through the transparent windows.

This unique Third Order flying warship originally belonged to Huangfu Yongchun, who now generously made it the shared means of transportation for all members of the Qijue Club.

It is undeniable that the old High-Order Golden Core cultivator’s character was quite magnanimous.

In fact, Wang Chen also had a Golden Core-level flying warship, but it was undoubtedly inferior compared to this one.

The interior space of the flying warship was not very large, just enough to accommodate about a dozen people, but it felt very spacious with only seven people.

Everyone was chatting over tea in a very harmonious atmosphere.

In fact, after deciding to join forces for the Slaying the Flood Dragon mission and signing the Taoist Contract, the relationships among the Qijue Club members quickly grew closer.

Although it can’t be said that they were as close as grasshoppers on a string, sitting together on the same ship was an undeniable fact.

At this moment, the flying warship began to dive downwards and stabilized after a short time, landing smoothly in a secluded valley.

The cabin door opened, and all the True Persons filed out.

After exiting, Wang Chen looked around and noticed that the environment here was quite good.

The surrounding area was filled with steep and unique peaks, and rolling mountain ranges covered with lush forests, making it extremely concealed.

Moreover, the valley was rich with nature’s spiritual energy, a pleasant sight for any Loose Cultivator, although it couldn’t compare to Luodu Immortal City, it was still a rare location.

No wonder Huangfu Yongchun was able to find this place.

Huangfu Yongchun was the last one to exit, he stowed away the Magical Treasure Flying Ship and waved his horsetail whisk.

A faint glow immediately appeared on the ground around them, and visible spatial distortions emerged within the valley.

“I have set up an Illusion Array here.”

Huangfu Yongchun explained, “This way, no matter how intense our Sword Formation practice is, outsiders won’t discover us.”

This old High-Order Golden Core’s actions were truly meticulous; his Illusion Array not only covered the entire valley but also possessed a powerful shielding effect.

Not just a Golden Core cultivator, but even a Nascent Soul True Immortal passing by overhead would hardly notice anything below unless they intentionally peered down.

And the chance of a Nascent Soul True Immortal just happening to pass by was extremely slim.

Because this valley is located deep in the vast Fulong Mountain, most Nascent Soul True Immortals would not easily leave their Cave Mansions, and if traveling, they’d usually ride in a Golden Boat.

Thus, there was absolutely no need to worry.

After everyone became acquainted with the surroundings, Huangfu Yongchun immediately began to teach the Qijue Sword Formation Dharma Technique and directed everyone to practice together.

The Qijue Sword Technique is divided into seven sets: Heaven, Earth, Man, Wind, Thunder, Fire, Rain; among which, Huangfu Yongchun, mastering the Tianjue Sword, took the central role of the formation and was naturally the commander.

And Wang Chen, among others, took positions in the six directions, each displaying Earth, Man, Wind, Thunder, Fire, Rain Six Swords, combining everyone’s power to form a formidable offensive force.

Initially, due to unfamiliarity with the Sword Formation and different personal combat styles, there were many clashes and coordination issues.

However, as time passed, and days went by, the group’s coordination grew more and more tacit.

Since Qijue Sword was a combined Swordsmanship technique, mastering the essence of the swordsmanship would naturally integrate into the Sword Formation.

And the power of this Sword Formation gradually began to reveal itself.

Within the quiet valley, winds, thunders, fires, and rains merged on a daily basis, with a continuous roar and fierce Sword Lights crisscrossing.

If not for the Illusion Array’s concealment, it would have likely attracted outsiders’ attention long ago.

Wang Chen, amidst it all, made no sound and showed no special or stunning performance.

However, the rate at which the experience points of his mastered Leijue Swordsmanship were growing daily was astonishing.

Wang Chen decisively invested a considerable amount of Human Virtue Points to increase the experience points, and by the time nearly a month had passed, he had mastered this sword technique to the limits of proficiency.

He was just one step away from breaking through to the Minor Achievement stage!

“Alright.”

That day, Huangfu Yongchun said, “Everyone has practiced the Qijue Sword Formation quite sufficiently. To improve further is not something achievable in one or two months, so let’s leave it at that.”

He paused for a moment, then continued, “Everyone return to Luodu and rest for three days, get yourselves in the best condition, and wait for my message!”

All the Golden Cores looked at each other and nodded in unison.

Then, Huangfu Yongchun released the Flying Warship, transporting everyone back to Luodu Immortal City.

When he got home, the first thing Wang Chen did was to have Su Ziling prepare a hot bath, and he thoroughly enjoyed a soak.

Actually, with his current high-order Golden Core cultivation level, he already had a body free of impurities; even if he roamed the wilderness for ten to eight years, his body would remain perfectly clean.

Any dirt on his body could easily be dealt with a Cleansing Technique.

However, regular bathing had long since been ingrained as an instinct in Wang Chen’s Divine Soul. It was also a way for him to relax while diligently practicing.

Of course, bathing with Su Ziling and together delving into the “Dragon Phoenix Imperial Truth Unity Mystical Scripture” made the experience even more delightful.

And it relaxed him even more.

After a lengthy bath that lasted two hours, Wang Chen changed into a set of home robes and went to the Cultivation Chamber.

He carefully reminisced about the past month, the process in which he and Huangfu Yongchun, among others, practiced the Qijue Sword Formation.

During this process, Wang Chen was exposed to the other six Qijue Sword Techniques.

He gained profound insights.

Ever since obtaining the Leijue Sword Technique, Wang Chen had harbored the thought of assembling the complete set of sword techniques.

He suspected that Huangfu Yongchun still retained one or possibly more of the Qijue Sword Techniques.

But Wang Chen was very aware that obtaining the other six Qijue Sword Techniques from this cunning and peak Golden Core would not be a simple or easy task.

Moreover, he could not afford the cost.

However, Wang Chen had an advantage.

His Cultivation Panel had once undergone an upgrade, and after the upgrade, a new function emerged.

That was the function to deduce cultivation techniques.

For example, Wang Chen’s main technique, Innate Five Elements Skill, was limited to below the Nascent Soul stage. Once he broke the Golden Core to condense the Nascent Soul, he would need to seek anew for subsequent techniques.

But Wang Chen could utilize this panel function to deduce.

Saving countless troubles and potential exorbitant costs!

Would it work for Qijue Sword as well?

Wang Chen brought up the panel and began to study this never-before-used function, trying to form a connection with the Qijue Sword.

After a long period of research, a flash of Spiritual Light suddenly sparked in his mind, and a Spirit Mechanism emerged.

A message notification quietly appeared in his vision.

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Second release delivered.