Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 645 - 645 644 Entering the Best Part

645: Chapter 644: Entering the Best Part 645: Chapter 644: Entering the Best Part Zhongqing City had temporarily calmed down, but Hou Niao knew that the problems with the central military residence were far from resolved, and there was still the missing Li Laixiang, who was certainly not willing to let things go so easily.

Unable to search for him, the only option was to play it by ear and deal with situations as they arose.

As for the details of personnel adjustments, he transferred them on schedule to Su Lingyun, who was always adept at such matters; everyone has their own area of expertise, and he liked to overturn and shatter conventions, but as for reconstruction, well, he lacked patience, because he knew all these were minor details, and what truly determines a cultivator’s future didn’t lie here.

Unable to hold back, he immediately began trying the Ming King’s Screen technique.

To be honest, such a name for this skill is not very serious; it totally stems from a superficial understanding of the profound truths and makes it sound like a Peacock Display.

He preferred to call what he needed to practice the Five Elements Mysterious Light.

The mystery of this technique lies in the fact that there is no fixed method for the circulation and movement of qi; the main theme is the transportation of demonic power by the great bird, but this is based on the unique structure of the great bird’s body, which is completely different from the human body, so one cannot apply it indiscriminately.

One needs to choose an appropriate human method of qi circulation to complement it, which makes it quite general and open.

Theoretically, any Daoist school’s cultivation technique could be chosen, but there’s also a matter of compatibility.

Hou Niao wasn’t so fussed; without doubt, this is best matched with the Five Elements Cultivation Technique, which is also the main technique he is currently practicing.

Everything happened naturally, and the skill system formed a positive cycle within him, which is the advantage of choosing the most common Five Elements Cultivation Technique.

Once he understood this, what followed became simple.

This was his first time practicing the Five Elements Mysterious Light, but he had practiced the Earth Element for decades and also had insights from the Water Spirit Pearl; he had a natural great advantage in these two elements, and they were treasures from Outer Space.

The only thing he needed to figure out was, how to externalize the Five Elements Light?

How to contain it without leaking?

How to freely manipulate it?

Simply put, at least in the water and earth attributes, he had enough theoretical foundation.

What he lacked was only the external application.

As long as he continued to experiment and optimize, reaching a combat-ready level would not be difficult.

Earth is yellow, water is blue; these are the colors of the Mysterious Light behind him now, which is completely different from the Ancient Langzhong Sect’s method of condensing the Bright Light to increase its force.

But these are minor issues; they only matter in the particular methods of the Langzhong Sect, and there is no need for him to learn these external methods.

It’s essential that he grasps the core elements.

His path would start with five beams of Mysterious Light and end with the same – the difference only lies in the continuous deepening understanding of the Five Elements and the improvement of his own realm and cultivation.

Simplicity is the Great Dao.

He was starting with two beams of Mysterious Light, one yellow and one blue, not wanting to involve the other three elements yet.

He needed to thoroughly grasp the use of these two beams of Mysterious Light first and solidify the foundation.

In the exclusive yard of the Capital Commandant’s residence, Hou Niao sat cross-legged, his expression serene, with two streams of light flowing slowly behind him, distinctly separated; one yellow and one blue, each occupying half, emitting Mysterious Light that spanned about a zhang and looked rather eye-catching.

After brewing for a while, feeling that the two streams of Mysterious Light were stable and not dispersing, he moved his heart’s intention slightly.

Mana surged, and the yellow Mysterious Light brushed toward a huge rock several zhang in front of him, causing the rock to split into pieces, scattering as fragments of different sizes…

Hmm, the usage of this power is a bit rough.

When he can brush a boulder without disturbing its shape, causing it to dissipate like dust in the wind after being touched, only then will it truly be ready for combat.

Then he brushed the blue Mysterious Light, which plunged into a small lake in the courtyard, and immediately the lake boiled as if it were on a stove, the fish and shrimps inside turned belly-up and floated, struggling for life.

He stopped the motion, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

His intention had only been to clear the weeds at the bottom of the water, but it instead brought disaster to the pond fish.

This level of control was far from sufficient for dueling with others; although the Mysterious Light seemed powerful, truly mastering it would require long-term effort.

Nevertheless, such a start wasn’t bad.

With a beginning in place, could the desired outcome be far off?

Life began to settle into a rhythm; as he continuously improved his control of the water and earth Mysterious Light, he would visit the three elder Daoists’ place of secluded cultivation every few days to study the original diagrams to refine his technique further.

The three Langzhong elder Daoists were astonished at his progress.

They truly began to believe that he was determined to practice the Ming King’s Screen technique and wasn’t just making a gesture to close the distance between them.

With a common direction in cultivation, their relationship naturally grew closer—something that couldn’t be achieved with merely sharp words.

When cultivators share a common path of cultivation, their relationship becomes self-evident.

This is more persuasive than any promise.

With hundreds of years of guidance in practicing the Ming King’s Screen technique from the three elder Daoists, the help to Hou Niao was immense.

Much of the experience was beyond his imagination and would have taken a great deal of time to explore, but now it was readily available to him.

Of course, Hou Niao also gave them many shocks, such as how to merge the powers of water and earth…

Learning is a mutual process.

They promoted and improved each other, expanding horizons.

In this process, the core members of the Langzhong Sect completely let down their guard against the Shan Sect’s strategy in Pingliang State.

It was an understanding among cultivators, more powerful than a thousand words, curses, or oaths.

One day, after finishing his study of the original diagrams, Hou Niao was about to leave when Lan Zaitian stopped him.

“Capital Commandant, word has been passed that there are plans to retaliate against the Dragon River Water Clan and an invitation has been sent to the cultivators of the Mu Shuai residence to participate.”

Hou Niao remained composed, “Oh, it’s finally happening?

They plan to start with the Dragon River Water Clan, indeed, it’s the most justifiable reason.

How did you respond?”

Lan Zaitian said hesitantly, “I told them that the Mu Shuai residence maintains neutrality, and any decisions should be made by a joint council of the three residences of Zhongqing City.

It’s not appropriate to act privately.”

Hou Niao nodded, “Very well, that’s how it should be.

The Mu Shuai residence isn’t in a position to make a stance under the current circumstances.

It takes time for cultivators to change their stance, it can’t be rushed.

Leave the rest to me, to the Capital Commandant’s residence.

Isn’t it just a blatant fight?

Isn’t it just about seeking revenge for a prior loss?

Our land, our mines, when did it become the Wu Sect’s place to interfere and pass judgment?”

Lan Zaitian had to admit that in terms of composure in the face of adversity, their Langzhong Sect was far behind Shan Sect Quanzhen.

“If you have any plans, Capital Commandant, feel free to speak candidly.

We will fully cooperate.”

Hou Niao laughed heartily, “What plans could there be?

The situation changes in an instant, and there’s no room for us to make arrangements at leisure; now that things have progressed to this point, it’s simply a matter of who has the stronger fist.

There’s no need for pretense, why evade the issue?

Just kill!

If the problem can’t be resolved in the three realms of Tongtian, then it’s up to the Golden Core Upper Cultivators to take care of it.

If the Golden Core can’t handle it, then the Nascent Transformation ancestors will have to join the fray with bared chests!

If someone wants to escalate the conflict, we’re ready.

Someone will ultimately have to back down.

Let’s wait and see!”