The power of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique was beyond doubt, but it was exclusive to the Witch Race. No other cultivator could practice it.
As for the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique passed down by the Three Schools of Xuanmen, it had likely merely borrowed its true Great Dao essence and was an entirely different cultivation method.
Not only Xuanmen—even the Western Buddhist Sect's Eight-Nine Mysterious Technique had drawn heavily from the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique.
Setting aside Jiu Feng's calculations, the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique truly contained supreme profundities.
If he could integrate it into the Demonic God Body Refining Technique, it could take his body refinement technique another step further.
After discovering that the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique did not suit him, Cihang no longer forced the matter. Instead, he began studying its principles and mysteries.
Yet not long after he began, Cihang gave up on continuing his contemplation and stored it within the Glazed Grotto-Heaven.
It was not that the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique lacked value, but that fully comprehending and analyzing it would require an exceptionally long time.
With a complete cultivation method in hand, one could cultivate step by step even without grasping its fundamental essence.
But unraveling its mysteries was another matter entirely.
Even if this Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique was inferior to the path of Demonic Gods, it was not something that could be comprehended in a short time.
Cihang did not urgently need the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique. The Demonic God Body Refining Technique was sufficient for his current cultivation.
Once his cultivation and understanding had improved, studying it then would yield the greatest benefit.
Cihang then took out his acquired elixir furnace and began refining pills that restored vitality and magical power.
He had promised Jiu Feng this before, so he naturally had to finish refining them before leaving.
Although Jiu Feng had her own intentions, the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique was genuine and had indeed helped him considerably.
Since Cihang had already decided to leave, he naturally needed to refine the pills as soon as possible.
Over the course of a hundred years, Cihang refined a great number of pills for the Witch Race.
After putting away the final batch of pills, Cihang brought them directly to Jiu Feng's witch hall.
"Cihang greets Great Witch Jiu Feng!"
Cihang stepped forward and bowed to Jiu Feng.
"Fellow Daoist Cihang, you are too courteous. We have not met for a hundred years, yet your cultivation has improved again. How gratifying!"
Upon meeting him again, Jiu Feng discovered that Cihang's aura had become even more gentle and profound. He had clearly made considerable progress.
"I have indeed made some minor gains. These are the pills I previously promised you, Great Witch. They have now been successfully refined."
With a wave of Cihang's hand, several hundred bottles of spiritual pills appeared within the hall.
A rich medicinal fragrance spread through the air, making the hall's vitality seem all the more vigorous.
"Why was Fellow Daoist in such a hurry? You must not delay your cultivation because of this!"
Jiu Feng was also very pleased to see the pills.
"Great Witch need not worry. Pill refinement is itself a form of cultivation and will not affect my cultivation."
Cihang said with a smile.
Although he had not deliberately cultivated over the past hundred years, he had constantly been gaining insights into the Laws of Life through pill refinement.
Cultivation was not merely secluded meditation. Pill refinement, artifact forging, and even battle and travel were all forms of cultivation.
"That is good. By the way, have you gained any insights into the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique?"
Jiu Feng suddenly asked Cihang with some anticipation.
"The Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique is vast and profound. Though it does not suit my cultivation, its supreme principles have benefited me greatly.
I have a body refinement method here. Though it cannot compare to the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, it has certain mysteries of its own and may perhaps be of some help to Great Witch."
Cihang took out the Demonic God Body Refining Technique he had prepared and handed it to Jiu Feng.
"Fellow Daoist is being far too courteous. Are you deliberately trying to draw a line between yourself and my Witch Race?
I gave you a copy of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, and you return a Demonic God Body Refining Technique to me?"
Jiu Feng did not examine the Demonic God Body Refining Technique. Instead, she looked seriously at Cihang.
"How could that be? Great Witch has looked after Cihang throughout this time, and I have long regarded the Witch Race as close friends.
It is only that Cihang has no other way to repay you. I hope this body refinement technique can be of help to Great Witch!"
It was true that Cihang intended to befriend the Witch Race, but he did not wish to owe them too great a favor.
That would not be friendship, but dependence. It was not the outcome Cihang wished to see.
"I misunderstood Fellow Daoist.
Since that is the case, I shall accept this Demonic God Body Refining Technique. It will indeed be of considerable help to my cultivation!"
Jiu Feng could also see that Cihang would not join the Witch Race, but he did not intend to sever ties with them either.
That was good. Even if he could not join the Witch Race, Jiu Feng still wished to remain on friendly terms with Cihang.
Through their interactions during this time, Jiu Feng had determined that Cihang would not stop here.
Befriending a cultivator with such potential would bring no harm to either her or the Witch Race.
"It is good as long as it can help Great Witch. Thank you for your care during this time. It is now time for me to leave."
Cihang took the opportunity to tell Jiu Feng of his intention to depart.
"So you truly have decided to leave. Very well, I will not force you to stay.
But you must be careful outside. The Demon Race is growing ever more powerful. They may be unable to do anything to the Witch Race, but they may not spare you.
I know you are quite strong and have certain trump cards, but the Demon Race has many powerful experts. You must still be cautious.
If you truly encounter danger, you may return at any time!"
Jiu Feng knew she could not keep Cihang. Although the Witch Race was powerful, they ultimately did not cultivate the primordial spirit.
Cihang had his own path to walk.
"Thank you, Great Witch. If I truly reach such a predicament, Cihang will seek help from the Witch Race.
Here are one hundred drops of Three Lights Divine Water, as my thanks to Great Witch. I also hope that Great Witch will take care of yourself."
Feeling Jiu Feng's sincere concern, Cihang took out another jade bottle containing Three Lights Divine Water.
"Three Lights Divine Water? You have encountered such an opportunity? This makes it hard for me to refuse!"
Jiu Feng looked delightedly at the Three Lights Divine Water in her hand.
She knew of this supreme healing treasure. Though the Witch Race was powerful, they were not incapable of being injured.
Even she could not guarantee that she would emerge unscathed every time.
"It was given to Great Witch in the first place, so why refuse it?"
Cihang truly did not lack Three Lights Divine Water now.
"I do indeed need this Three Lights Divine Water, so I will not stand on ceremony with Fellow Daoist.
However, I cannot simply accept such a valuable gift. Fortunately, I had already prepared a gift for Fellow Daoist.
Fellow Daoist must not refuse!"
After accepting the Three Lights Divine Water, Jiu Feng took out a green jade cauldron with three legs and two handles.
Cihang accepted the jade cauldron, and his divine sense immediately received a stream of information.
"This is the High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Creation Cauldron? This..."
Cihang looked at Jiu Feng in shock, never expecting her to give him such a precious treasure.
His Three Lights Divine Water was certainly valuable, but it could not compare with the Creation Cauldron.
"Fellow Daoist, do not refuse. I know you are skilled at pill refinement, yet you do not have a suitable cauldron.
This Creation Divine Cauldron is just right.
And do not speak of how precious it is. Fellow Daoist also knows that my Witch Race does not cultivate the primordial spirit and cannot refine spiritual treasures.
No matter how good a spiritual treasure is, only in the hands of a suitable person can it display its proper value!"
Jiu Feng spoke first, stopping Cihang from voicing his refusal.
With the Witch Race's strength, collecting Innate Spiritual Treasures was not difficult, but such treasures were truly useless in their hands.
Rather than leave it gathering dust in their treasury, it was better to give it to Cihang.
"Thank you, Great Witch, for this treasure!"
Faced with a High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Cihang truly could not bring himself to refuse.
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