Saving Oneself

The Ning Family cultivators in the prison were arguing.

The Dharma Transmission Bell transmitted a cultivation technique called the Five Elements Qi Rhythm Art, and only the first three layers.

But even with just these first three layers, after everyone exchanged notes, they found discrepancies.

For example, regarding the condensation of Metal Qi, some understood it as: Metal Qi enters the palm, spreads throughout the meridians, travels from the palm to the lungs, moistening the organs. Those who cultivate this must have a broad mind and even breathing. Metal Qi is dry; if used improperly, it can easily harm the Yin lungs.

Others heard it as: Metal Qi enters the palm... the mind races, breathing is rapid. Metal Qi is sharp, primarily for decisive killing; follow its flow upwards.

The former requires the cultivator to perform the technique slowly, while the latter requires the cultivator to advance bravely and diligently.

Clearly, everyone heard the same bell sound, but their understandings were different, naturally leading to endless arguments.

"It seems you still don't quite understand what a Dharma Transmission Bell is." Not long after, Chi Dun appeared, bringing Ning Chen and Ning Yong with him.

By this point, he had interrogated all the Ning Family cultivators.

The Ning Family cultivators all looked over. Some bowed and saluted: "We ask for guidance from Lord Chi Dun."

Ning Zhuo looked at Ning Chen and Ning Yong, a smile on his face.

Ning Chen and Ning Yong's gazes were somewhat evasive. Just now, during their interrogation, they had confessed everything, including receiving Ning Zhanji's order to provoke Ning Zhuo into entering the cave.

Chi Dun explained to everyone: "As the name suggests, the Dharma Transmission Bell is for transmitting dharma."

"The advantage of transforming the bell sound into a cultivation technique is that beings of different languages, and even different races, can gain insights."

"The Three Sects Forefathers are compassionate and seek to save all sentient beings. Therefore, they left the Dharma Transmission Bell not only to save humans but also other life forms."

"The Dharma Transmission Bell also has its merits and demerits. An ordinary one transmits a consistent method through its sound. An excellent bell sound transmits a cultivation technique that varies from person to person."

Most people were surprised, but a few showed thoughtful expressions.

Chi Dun continued: "The cultivation technique each of you received is correct. Because these techniques are based on yourselves and have been slightly adjusted."

"So that's how it is!" The cultivators suddenly understood, and expressions of pleasant surprise appeared on their faces.

"Any cultivation technique is a method for absorbing external energy, allowing us to digest, absorb, store, and utilize it. They can all be continuously modified."

"That's right, ancient cultivation techniques struggle to compete with new methods precisely because the external environment is changing, like the vast changes over time."

"The Three Sects Forefathers are truly compassionate, taking care of each and every one of us."

Chi Dun said: "This is also the style of the Buddhist sect. The Buddhist sect is best at salvation, which is refining external magical power and converting it into corresponding Buddhist power. As the saying goes, 'Lay down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot' (Put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha immediately), it means being able to convert the magical power of a long-time Demonic Cultivator into Buddhist magical power."

"Don't overestimate the effect too much either. The bell sound transmission has its limits. Since it caters to all living beings in the city, the degree of adjustment is definitely limited."

"Therefore, don't mistakenly think this cultivation technique is perfect. During cultivation, you can still try to improve it."

The Ning Family cultivators exchanged glances.

Someone smiled bitterly: "Improving a cultivation technique is too difficult! Lord Chi Dun thinks too highly of us."

Another added: "Those who can modify cultivation techniques are either deeply knowledgeable about them or possess extraordinary talent and aptitude. We cannot do it."

Chi Dun, of course, knew this; he was just kindly reminding them.

"Alright, you have all cleared your suspicions. Follow me, don't take up space in the dungeon anymore."

He released the Ning Family cultivators intentionally.

Chi Dun used this method to subtly show goodwill to the Ning Family, indicating that interrogating their Ning Family members was not his intention, but merely his duty.

The Ning Family cultivators expressed their gratitude and followed Chi Dun out of the prison cells.

Just as they walked out of the dungeon and saw the dawn light, the Heart Warning Bell on Chi Dun suddenly rang out, a piercing clang.

Chi Dun's expression changed drastically, his aura surged wildly, and he shot out following the guidance of the Heart Warning Bell.

The surging airwaves directly sent the surrounding Ning Family cultivators flying.

Boom!

The next moment, a loud bang echoed, the ground trembled violently, and smoke and dust rose.

A figure shot out from the smoke and dust.

The Ning Family cultivators all exclaimed, "It's that Black Shadow Demonic Cultivator!"

"You scoundrel, how dare you be so audacious as to probe the dungeon!" Chi Dun roared in anger and pursued the Black Shadow Demonic Cultivator.

The Black Shadow Demonic Cultivator let out a sinister chuckle, his voice hoarse, and retreated while fighting.

Boom boom boom.

The two continuously leaped between large areas of houses and palaces. Wherever they clashed, buildings of all sizes crumbled.

The city residents fled in panic, falling into chaos.

"Let's get out of here too!" The Ning Family cultivators fled in the opposite direction.

Ning Chen and Ning Yong also wanted to drag Ning Zhuo away.

But Ning Zhuo said, "Why leave? Let's go back to the dungeon, it's safe here!"

The two were stunned.

Ning Zhuo directly grabbed their hands, "Trust me on this."

The three of them returned to the dungeon.

Upon re-entering the prison cell, the positions and fruits there had not yet been removed.

Ning Zhuo and the others sat down again.

Ning Zhuo explained, "Although the Immortal City is protected by a great formation, the combat power of any cultivator will be greatly reduced, but the Golden Core stage is still an existence we cannot resist at all."

"What if they fight and fight and end up fighting right next to us?"

"Just like the situation in the Crimson Flame Demon Lava Cave!"

"Lord Chi Dun is very strong. He is a body cultivator, and his combat power is suppressed the least in Fire Persimmon Immortal City. His probability of victory is very high."

"It is safest for us to wait until he kills that Black Shadow Demonic Cultivator before going out."

Ning Chen and Ning Yong both felt that Ning Zhuo's words made a lot of sense.

Boom boom boom...

The clash between the two Golden Cores continued. Each impact shook the entire dungeon, sending dust raining down from the ceiling.

Ning Chen and Ning Yong were restless.

Ning Zhuo, however, was calm and composed, eating fruit and drinking tea, appearing somewhat carefree.

Seeing their classmate's behavior, Ning Chen and Ning Yong admired him even more.

Ning Zhuo explained, "Oh, I've come to terms with it! If the two Golden Cores fight their way here, we're definitely dead. In this worst-case scenario, we might as well eat more so we don't starve to death."

Ning Chen was speechless.

Ning Yong slapped his head and gave Ning Zhuo a thumbs-up. "A Zhuo, you're right. Smart!"

He grabbed a handful of grapes, stuffed them into his mouth, and even called out to Ning Chen, "You eat too, hurry up and eat."

Ning Chen rolled his eyes at him, his expression and mood heavy. He shook his head, "You guys eat, I can't eat."

The exchange between the two Golden Cores didn't last long.

The three of them kept observing the commotion, and when they noticed the sounds getting smaller and the explosions moving further away, they gradually relaxed.

It wasn't until the sounds completely disappeared and a prison guard came to urge the three Ning Family youths that they finally left the dungeon.

Chi Dun and the Black Shadow Demonic Cultivator had completely vanished. According to others, they had chased each other out of the city.

Large areas of houses had collapsed, turning into ruins.

Amidst the ruins, corpses lay scattered, and the wails of the survivors made the early morning feel cold.

The three Ning Family youths all had heavy expressions.

"Strange, I used to think Immortal City was very safe!" Ning Yong said.

Ning Chen sighed, "This is already considered good. With the suppression of the Immortal City's great formation, Golden Core stage cultivators cannot exert their full combat power. Otherwise, if a Golden Core level spell were to strike, half the city would be affected."

Ning Zhuo urged, "This is not something we can manage. Let's go back. All I want to do now is collapse on my bed and sleep soundly."

As soon as he said this, it immediately brought back the fatigue and exhaustion of his two classmates.

After walking together for a while, Ning Zhuo parted ways with the two of them.

Last night's experience was too rich, and Ning Zhuo was also extremely tired. He fell asleep as soon as he lay down.

He didn't wake up until dusk.

After eating a simple meal, he entered the underground workshop.

Sitting cross-legged on the futon, he began his first attempt at cultivating the Five Elements Qi Rhythm Art.

He had previously cultivated the Snowy Region Talisman Compendium, one of the Ning Family's three major cultivation techniques. Under normal circumstances, he would need to completely dissipate all of his Talisman Compendium Power and clear it out before he could cultivate other techniques.

But Ning Zhuo didn't need to.

My Buddha Heart Demon Seal!

For him, it was a demon; for himself, it became a Buddha.

Transmuting himself was not just about suppressing thoughts, being without sorrow or joy, and guarding against detection, but also had the wondrous effect of transforming power.

Immediately, the Talisman Compendium Power continuously transformed, directly becoming Five Elements Power, with astonishing efficiency!