Dragon Scale!

It made him curious what kind of item would warrant the attention of such a prodigy, a Fifth-grade realm expert.

Wan Baoyang said gravely, "Indeed, there is news of this prodigy."

"It's said that a Demonic Blade Secret Realm has appeared in Black Mountain. Sword Cultivator Yun Xi has been searching for the secret realm within Black Mountain. But last night, she fell into a trap set by the Demon Cult. Three Demon Cult Envoys of the same level ambushed Sword Cultivator Yun Xi."

Chen Feng was a little surprised upon hearing this. "What was the outcome?"

Wan Baoyang's eyes held a hint of admiration. "Naturally, Sword Cultivator Yun Xi achieved a great victory. Under the combined assault of three Demon Cult Envoys of the same level, Sword Cultivator Yun Xi killed one and severely wounded another before breaking through the encirclement."

Chen Feng's eyes widened in surprise. "She's that strong?"

Wan Baoyang nodded. "Of course. Sword Cultivator Yun Xi is a descendant of the Divine Phoenix Family. A few Fifth-grade Demon Cult members are not enough to pose any real threat to her."

"However, these detestable Demon Cult human traitors will be rounded up sooner or later."

As Wan Baoyang spoke of the Demon Cult, his words were filled with killing intent.

Chen Feng thought of Huang Haisheng and the scenes of demons devouring humans he had witnessed in Black Mountain. This also stirred a killing intent in his heart, and he nodded. "Yes, anyone involved with demons deserves to die."

However, recalling the other information in Wan Baoyang's words, Chen Feng asked with some confusion, "By the way, Brother Wan, what is this Demonic Blade Secret Realm you mentioned?"

This was the first time he had heard of anything related to Black Mountain.

Wan Baoyang was not surprised and thought for a moment. "You know that most of our heavenly materials and earthly treasures, as well as weapons, have grades, right?"

Chen Feng nodded. "I know that."

"We divide most treasures into four grades: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow. Yellow-grade is the lowest, and Heaven-grade is the highest."

"What does this have to do with the Demonic Blade Secret Realm?"

"Is Demonic Blade a weapon?"

Wan Baoyang nodded. "Yes, every Demonic Blade is at least an Earth-grade weapon."

"Furthermore, Demonic Blades usually contain the intent of Demonic Evil Gods sealed within them. Once obtained by demons, it's equivalent to directly creating a Sixth-order Demon General."

"It could even potentially create another Seventh-order Grandmaster demon."

"This would pose a great threat to us."

Chen Feng pondered, "Will Sixth-order experts come?"

Wan Baoyang shook his head. "No. Black Stone City is guarded by a Demon Hunter Legion Commander. Once they reach the Sixth-order, demons can no longer easily conceal their presence and enter human territory."

"As long as one dares to come, several surrounding Demon Hunter Legion Commanders will join forces to keep them here."

Chen Feng was somewhat surprised. "I see."

He had also heard of the Sixth-order experts Wan Baoyang mentioned; they were the current city lords of Black Stone City.

With that in mind, he didn't need to worry too much.

After exchanging more information with Wan Baoyang.

Chen Feng returned to his courtyard with the demon essence blood he had obtained for five hundred taels of silver.

Chen Feng felt a sense of anticipation. "I wonder to what extent the Blood Dragon Incantation will be cultivated with the demon essence blood in hand?"

Meanwhile.

Wan Baoyang watched Chen Feng enter the courtyard, then turned to leave, a thoughtful expression on his face. "He seems rather ordinary. Why would Sword Cultivator Yun Xi allow this Chen Feng to enter Black Stone Academy?"

"Or perhaps the Demonic Blade Secret Realm in Black Mountain has something to do with this Chen Feng?"

As Wan Baoyang pondered these questions, he sighed inwardly. "What's the point of being a genius? His cultivation is too low; it has no impact on the current situation in Black Market County."

In the courtyard.

After informing Lin Xue, Chen Feng directly took out a porcelain bottle and drank its contents in one gulp.

Buzz!

A scorching energy exploded within his body.

This energy was even more violent than the Evil God Blood he had consumed previously.

Then, Chen Feng continued to cultivate according to the methods of the Blood Dragon Incantation.

[Your Blood Dragon Incantation First Layer has reached Entry-level.] [You refined a drop of demon essence blood, your Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining method proficiency +2.] [You refined Ox Demon essence blood, your Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining method proficiency is continuously increasing.] ...

In that instant, Chen Feng felt a surge of hot blood circulating within his body.

Simultaneously, the Nutrient Absorption skill was constantly refining this energy.

[You refined demon essence blood, your Nutrient Absorption skill proficiency +5.] ...

Various messages flashed across the status panel.

At the same time, Chen Feng sensed his physical strength continuously increasing.

The progress of the Blood Dragon Incantation's skin refining technique continued to rise, directly breaking through to the proficient level.

[Your Blood Dragon Incantation skin refining technique has broken through to the proficient level. You have awakened a new beginner talent, Dragon Scale. You have gained 3 Strength attribute points and 2 Defense attribute points.]

Chen Feng's eyes lit up, "Dragon Scale?"

As the panel information flooded into his mind.

Chen Feng's eyes also showed some joy.

[Beginner Talent: Dragon Scale (Can utilize vital energy and blood power to condense Dragon Scales on the body's surface. Defense is doubled when Dragon Scales are condensed.)]

Chen Feng opened his eyes, his heart stirring slightly.

Hum!

The next moment, a faint blood-colored scale condensed on the back of his hand.

He picked up his saber and swung it down.

Creeeak!

A grating sound echoed.

This made Chen Feng's eyes widen in surprise.

This level of defensive power likely couldn't be broken through by ordinary First-grade Martial Artists.

"Continue."

Seeing that there were still dozens of bottles of demon essence blood remaining.

He didn't hesitate at all.

He continued to cultivate.

At the same time, Chen Feng's mind moved slightly, "Merge Iron Fist Technique and Blood Dragon Incantation skin refining technique."

Information flashed across the panel.

Chen Feng's eyes lit up, "As expected, it's possible."

[Your Blood Dragon Incantation skin refining technique has merged with the Iron Fist Technique. Your Blood Dragon Incantation proficiency is greatly increasing.]

[Your Blood Dragon Incantation skin refining technique has advanced to 1% mastery.]

[Your Arm Strength Enhancement has merged into the Dragon Scale talent, upgrading it to the intermediate talent Dragon Scale. When utilizing the Dragon Scale talent, you can unleash up to triple the power and defense.]

[Your Strength +5, Defense +5.]

Hum!

Instantly, as a surge of powerful energy flowed into his body.

Chen Feng felt a surge of hot blood energy coursing through his limbs, and an incredibly terrifying power erupted from his body.

Chen Feng sensed the strength within his body, his eyes filled with thought, "As expected, my cultivation speed is very fast. My current strength, among First-grade Martial Artists, is probably considered extremely high."

Moreover, he also had the Dragon Scale talent, which could unleash triple the power and defense.

He glanced at the remaining demon essence blood, only one bottle of Second-order demon essence blood was left.

The energy contained within this was naturally even more immense.

However, Chen Feng sensed it slightly and thought, "This Second-order essence blood should greatly improve the Blood Dragon Incantation skin refining technique, but it probably won't be enough to directly break through to the Second-grade realm."

"I need more demon essence blood," Chen Feng thought to himself.

After that, he directly left the courtyard and headed towards courtyard 082.

Under the Carefree Cloud Smoke Steps.

Chen Feng's figure was like an illusion.

On the way, other martial artists he encountered were somewhat surprised when they saw Chen Feng's speed.

When he arrived at courtyard 082.

Chen Feng happened to see Wan Baoyang communicating with a student at the entrance, and then the student left.

Chen Feng was a little surprised. Just by looking at the other person, he could sense a powerful killing aura emanating from them, similar to the other martial artists he had seen in Black Mountain Village.

These were martial artists who had killed demons!

Chen Feng's eyes were filled with admiration.

At this moment, Wan Baoyang also saw Chen Feng, and a smile appeared on his face as he said, "Brother Chen, do you need my assistance with some business?"

"Please come in and let's talk."

Chen Feng smiled, "Okay, I do need a few things."

"Was that person just now also one of your clients?"