Dragon Scales!

The fact that something inside could draw the attention of such a prodigy in the Fifth-grade realm made him rather curious about what it was.

Wan Baoyang said solemnly, "There is indeed news of that prodigy."

"I heard that the Demonic Blade Secret Realm has appeared in Black Mountain. Sword Cultivator Yun Xi had been searching for it in Black Mountain, but last night, she fell into a trap laid by the Demon Cult. No fewer than three Demon Cult Envoys joined forces to ambush Sword Cultivator Yun Xi."

Chen Feng was somewhat surprised. "What happened?"

With a trace of reverence in his eyes, Wan Baoyang said, "Naturally, Sword Cultivator Yun Xi won a great victory. Surrounded by three Demon Cult Envoys of the same level, she killed one in return, severely wounded another, and fought her way out of the encirclement."

Chen Feng was surprised as well. "She is 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 nowhere near enough to pose any threat to her."

"Those detestable human traitors of the Demon Cult must be swept into one net and wiped out sooner or later."

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

Chen Feng recalled Huang Haisheng and the sight of demons devouring people in Black Mountain. Killing intent rose in his heart as well, and he nodded. "Yes. Anyone connected to demons deserves to die."

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

It was his first time hearing of such a thing in Black Mountain.

Wan Baoyang was not surprised. After pondering for a moment, he said, "You know that all sorts of heavenly treasures and earthly materials, as well as weapons and such, have grades, right?"

Chen Feng nodded. "I know that."

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

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

"Is a Demonic Blade a weapon?"

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

"Moreover, Demonic Blades generally contain the sealed intent of Demonic Evil Gods. Once demons get their hands on one, it is equivalent to directly creating a Sixth-order Demon General."

"There is even a chance that they could gain another demon at the Seventh-order Grandmaster realm."

"That would pose an enormous threat to us."

Chen Feng pondered. "Will Sixth-order powerhouses come?"

Wan Baoyang shook his head. "No. The Demon Hunter Legion Commander is stationed in Black Stone City. Once demons reach the Sixth-order realm, they can no longer easily conceal themselves and enter human territory."

"As long as one dares to come, several nearby Demon Hunter Legion Commanders joining forces will be enough to keep it there."

Chen Feng was somewhat surprised. "So that is how it is."

He had also heard of the Sixth-order powerhouse Wan Baoyang mentioned. That was the current City Lord of Black Stone City.

In that case, there was no need to worry too much.

After exchanging some more information with Wan Baoyang,

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

Chen Feng looked forward to it. With demon essence blood in hand, how far will the Blood Dragon Incantation progress?

Elsewhere,

after watching Chen Feng enter the courtyard, Wan Baoyang turned and left, pondering to himself. He looks rather ordinary. Why would Sword Cultivator Yun Xi let Chen Feng enter Black Stone Academy?

Could the Demonic Blade Secret Realm in Black Mountain be connected to Chen Feng?

As Wan Baoyang considered this, he sighed inwardly. So what if he is a genius? His cultivation is too low. He will have no effect whatsoever on the current situation in Black Stone County Town.

Inside the courtyard,

after informing Lin Xue, Chen Feng directly took out a porcelain bottle and drank it in one gulp.

Buzz!

A searing energy exploded within his body.

Compared to the Evil God Blood from before, this energy was even more violent.

Then, Chen Feng continued cultivating according to the Blood Dragon Incantation's method.

You have begun cultivating the first level of the Blood Dragon Incantation.

You have refined a drop of demon essence blood. Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining Method proficiency +2.

You have refined Bull Demon Essence Blood. Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining Method proficiency continues to increase.

...

At that instant, Chen Feng felt a scorching tide of blood and vitality continuously circulating through his body.

At the same time, the Nutrient Absorption skill continuously refined that energy.

You have refined demon essence blood. Nutrient Absorption skill proficiency +5.

...

All kinds of information continuously flashed across the panel.

At the same time, Chen Feng sensed his physical strength constantly growing stronger.

The progress of the Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining Method kept rising, directly breaking through to the proficient stage.

Your Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining Method has broken through to the proficient stage. You have awakened the new Beginner Talent, Dragon Scales. You have gained 3 Strength attribute points and 2 Defense attribute points.

Chen Feng's eyes lit up. "Dragon Scales?"

As the panel information flooded into his mind,

joy appeared in Chen Feng's eyes as well.

Beginner Talent: Dragon Scales (You can use the power of blood and vitality to condense dragon scales on the surface of your body. When dragon scales are condensed, defense is doubled.)

Chen Feng opened his eyes, and a thought stirred in his heart.

Buzz!

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

He picked up his long blade and brought it down.

Creak!

A teeth-grating sound actually rang out.

This left Chen Feng rather astonished.

With this level of defense, even an ordinary First-grade Martial Artist probably could not break through it.

"Continue."

Looking at the several dozen bottles of demon essence blood remaining,

he did not hesitate in the slightest.

He continued cultivating.

At the same time, a thought stirred in Chen Feng's mind. Fuse the Iron Fist Technique with the Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining Method.

Information began flashing across the panel.

Chen Feng's eyes lit up. "Sure enough, it works."

Your Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining Method has fused with the Iron Fist Technique. Your Blood Dragon Incantation proficiency is increasing substantially.

Your Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining Method has risen to 1% mastery progress.

Your Arm Strength Enhancement has fused into the Dragon Scales Talent, upgrading it to the Intermediate Talent Dragon Scales. When using the Dragon Scales Talent, you can unleash up to three times your strength and defense.

Strength +5. Defense +5.

Buzz!

At that instant, as a vast surge of energy poured into his body,

Chen Feng felt scorching blood and vitality flow through his limbs. Terrifying power erupted from within him.

Sensing the power in his body, Chen Feng pondered. Sure enough, cultivation is progressing quickly. With my current strength, I am probably among the strongest even among First-grade Martial Artists.

Moreover, he had the Dragon Scales Talent, allowing him to unleash triple his strength and defense.

He looked at the remaining demon essence blood. Only one bottle of Second-order Demon essence blood was left.

The energy contained within it was naturally even more immense.

However, after sensing it briefly, Chen Feng pondered. This Second-order essence blood should greatly improve the Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining Method, but it would probably still be unable to directly break through to the Second-grade realm.

I need more demon essence blood, Chen Feng thought.

Then, he left the courtyard and headed toward Courtyard 082.

Under the Carefree Cloud Smoke Steps,

Chen Feng's figure was like a phantom.

Along the way, other martial artists who saw Chen Feng's speed were somewhat astonished.

When he arrived at Courtyard 082,

Chen Feng happened to see Wan Baoyang speaking with a student at the entrance before that student left.

Chen Feng was somewhat surprised. With merely one glance, he could sense a vast Killing Intent from that person, similar to the other martial artists he had seen in Black Mountain Village.

This was a martial artist who had killed demons!

Chen Feng was inwardly impressed.

At that moment, Wan Baoyang also saw Chen Feng. Smiling, he said, "Brother Chen, do you have some business for me?"

"Please come inside so we can talk."

Chen Feng smiled. "Sure. I still need a few things."

"Was that person just now also Brother Wan's customer?"