Chapter 317
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Chapter 317: Diligent Learning
“Hahaha…”
Amid everyone’s hearty laughter, Hu Chi stepped forward and handed Su Yi a robe from his spatial bag.
“I’m really embarrassed now!” Su Yi muttered as he quickly dressed, feeling flustered at the thought of being seen by so many people—especially the female disciples of the Divine Demonic Sect. He couldn’t imagine how he’d face them in the future.
In the days that followed, everything gradually returned to normal, and the oppressive atmosphere around Cang Lan City dissipated.
Inside and outside the city, demon beasts were left in shock, completely clueless about the cause of the disturbance. They could only speculate that the City Lord must have gained some extraordinary benefit to trigger such a massive commotion.
Su Yi, however, avoided the female disciples of the Divine Demonic Sect at all costs, embarrassed by the earlier incident. He left early and returned late each day to dodge their curious glances.
Eventually, Chi Zu couldn’t resist challenging Su Yi to another battle. The result, as expected, was one-sided—Chi Zu was soundly defeated.
Su Yi had held back during the fight. After all, it was within Cang Lan City, and he didn’t want to humiliate Chi Zu completely. This was merely a sparring match, not a fight to the death.
That night, the bright moon illuminated the sky. The roars of fierce beasts echoed intermittently around Cang Lan City.
In the moonlit mountains and forests, a ghost-like figure flashed between the trees.
Su Yi was diligently cultivating the Hundred Transformations Step technique. His movements were light and precise, stirring neither dust nor stones. His mastery of the technique had reached a level where his transformations were nearly imperceptible.
The Hundred Transformations Step was an Emperor-Grade body technique, far superior to ordinary martial techniques.
This technique consisted of multiple levels. Initially, it allowed practitioners to move with minimal noise and greater speed. As they progressed, their movements became increasingly unpredictable, dazzling opponents in combat. At its peak, the technique enabled cultivators to condense wings of vital energy, allowing them to soar through the skies like a great eagle.
While Su Yi had already reached a high level of unpredictability in his movements, his mastery was still immature. His cultivation level had also limited the technique’s full potential.
To draw an analogy, it was like a child wielding the same sword as an adult—the weapon was the same, but its effectiveness differed greatly.
At the highest level of the Hundred Transformations Step, a practitioner could condense vital energy into wings and take flight. Although Su Yi had not yet achieved this, he was determined to succeed.
A few days prior, Su Yi had attempted to condense energy wings at the bottom of a 10,000-foot cliff. Unfortunately, he had failed.
The mysterious old man had told him that trying to fly with wings at the Yuan Soul Realm was like chasing an impossible dream. Reluctantly, Su Yi had given up.
But now that he had reached the Third Grade of the Yuan Spirit Realm, he decided to try again.
According to the cultivation instructions for the Hundred Transformations Step, forming wings required opening dozens of specific meridians in the back. Yuan Qi had to flow in a precise whirl through these meridians to create the wings. The process was extremely complex and demanded a vast reserve of Yuan Qi.
Over the past few days, Su Yi had made some progress. While he was familiar with the Hundred Transformations Step, he was still a step away from achieving energy wings.
In addition to the wings, Su Yi also focused on condensing a beast form—one of the defining markers of the Yuan Spirit Realm.
Without a mentor to guide him, Su Yi sought help from the three elders: Shangguan Xu, Xiong Liu, and Hu Bu.
Though initially hesitant due to his lingering embarrassment, Su Yi mustered his courage and approached the elders with his questions about condensing a beast form.
To his relief, the three elders were increasingly impressed by Su Yi. Their admiration for his potential only grew with each encounter, and they generously shared their knowledge.
“Condensing a beast form may seem simple, but it’s actually quite complex,” one elder explained. “The more powerful the beast form you aim for, the harder it is to achieve.”
“To shape the beast form beneath your feet, you must gather Yuan Qi while opening specific meridians in your soles,” added another elder. “Studying demon beasts will also improve your chances of success.”
With this guidance, Su Yi felt a renewed sense of determination as he continued his diligent cultivation.
“To condense a beast form, you must have a deep understanding of the demon beast. Most importantly, you need a drop of the demon beast’s blood!”
The three elders explained to Su Yi that while condensing a beast form might seem straightforward, the process was actually highly intricate.
For instance, if one wished to coalesce the phantom of a Cold Waves Golden-Red Beast, they needed to thoroughly understand the characteristics of the creature. Furthermore, success required obtaining a drop of the beast’s blood.
Su Yi listened intently, memorizing their guidance and humbly asking further questions about cultivation techniques. It wasn’t often he had such an opportunity, and he wasn’t about to let it go to waste.
Initially, the three elders had been uncertain about Su Yi. His identity as the Sect Leader of the Divine Demonic Sect left them feeling conflicted about how to interact with him.
However, Su Yi had recently presented them with the long-sought techniques Demonic Spirit Truth Interpretation, Mighty Desolate Verse, and Heavenly Tiger Art. The astonishing commotion he caused a few days earlier only added to their doubts and intrigue.
Whether they fully acknowledged it or not, Su Yi’s position as Sect Leader of the Divine Demonic Sect carried undeniable weight. Seeing him now humbly seeking their advice gave the three elders a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Upon reflection, they realized Su Yi had become someone they had personally guided. This established a direct connection with him, making it easier for them to view him as part of their inner circle rather than an outsider. With this shift in mindset, their earlier reservations began to fade.
Su Yi continued to ask a wide array of questions, and the three elders offered answers that greatly benefited his cultivation journey.
“Coalescing a beast form requires the blood of a demon beast,” Su Yi pondered as he considered the beasts around him.
His thoughts drifted to Su Tian Que. If Su Tian Que truly was a peacock, the possibilities would be extraordinary. However, considering Su Tian Que’s current state, Su Yi quickly dismissed the idea.
He briefly thought of asking Chi Zu for help but realized that it wasn’t an appropriate option.
Other creatures, such as the Fire-Eyes Beast Tiger, the White Jade Swallow Bird, and the Serene Void Brutal Heavenly Leopard, crossed his mind. However, none of them felt like the right fit either.
Elder Shangguan Xu had emphasized that the more powerful the beast form, the harder it was to condense. Naturally, Su Yi aspired to form a powerful beast phantom, but the path ahead seemed increasingly challenging.
