Moon Swallowing Qi Circulation Diagram

Wu Tian enjoyed this kind of ascetic cultivation. Although it was incredibly dull and tedious, he could sense his every bit of progress thanks to the System Panel.

If he could, he would even want to continue cultivating like this until he reached the peak of Cauldron Forging, and then honestly return to the Central Plains with that senior.

It was just a pity that cultivation wasn't that simple.

After he completed Aperture Opening, the next step was Qi Circulation, which required a Qi Circulation Diagram.

The Moon Swallowing Qi Circulation Diagram from the Wild Dog Cave lineage was a top-tier Qi Circulation Diagram, and Wu Tian had long considered it his.

"Master Man Xiong said he would be back within a month at most this time down the mountain, but it's been two full months..."

He was grumbling in his heart when his eyes suddenly moved, and he shot up. "Woof woof woof~"

Wu Tian barked excitedly. He had already sensed Master Man Xiong's aura outside the forbidden area. "Master is back just in time."

He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If Master Man Xiong had returned any later, it would have likely delayed his subsequent cultivation.

"Woof woof woof!"

He barked a few times at the sky as a farewell.

Silence reigned between heaven and earth. Zhu Yushuang did not respond.

Wu Tian opened his mouth and swallowed the Black Net and the palm-sized banner into his abdomen. His Abdomen Pouch Spell had improved during this period; besides the bell, he could now store two more Curse Artifacts.

However, after swallowing everything, his abdomen felt bloated and uncomfortable, so he usually disliked swallowing everything.

But now that he was leaving, he naturally had to take his belongings with him.

He glanced back in the direction of the hot spring, lowered his front paws, and bowed slightly. After paying his respects, he ran towards Master Man Xiong.

Master Man Xiong knew he would be staying in the forbidden area to cultivate during this time, so he waited in the woods not far from the forbidden area after returning to the mountain.

Wu Tian ran through the woods and found him not long after.

However, when he saw Master Man Xiong, his pupils couldn't help but shrink.

Master Man Xiong was covered in bloodstains, some dried, others fresh. There were also wounds on his exposed arms, and he looked extremely exhausted.

"Woof woof woof!"

Wu Tian rushed to his side and barked. Then, he suddenly remembered that he still had a Sound Transmission Talisman and quickly used his mind to send a message.

"Master, what happened to you?"

Master Man Xiong shook his head and replied, "It's nothing, I just encountered a Greater Demon and had a fight."

"I originally thought I'd be back within a month at most, but when I came down the mountain this time, I found that things around the Eighteen Villages were a bit off. The number of demons and monsters in the vicinity has been increasing."

"There are over a hundred newly appeared monsters alone, and many of them are ferocious beings who have become demons. There are even three Greater Demons. If I hadn't run fast, I would have been swallowed alive by that Greater Demon."

Wu Tian was shocked when he heard this. Greater Demons were comparable to experts in the Law Refining Realm. Even Master Man Xiong had almost died, so their power was unimaginable.

"Master, why is this happening all of a sudden? Didn't you say before that all the monsters around the Eighteen Villages were being raised by Skull Mountain?"

Master Man Xiong said, "I don't know. Something is wrong. Many monsters have even appeared outside White Dog Stockade. I was worried something might happen to the stockade, so I fought a few monsters, and unexpectedly provoked a Greater Demon."

Wu Tian didn't have deep feelings for White Dog Stockade. Although he was from White Dog Stockade, besides his bond with Chili Mu, the person he was most familiar with was the Hunting Team's Dog King, Silver Frost.

"Master, nothing happened to the stockade, right?"

Master Man Xiong said, "A Greater Demon's intelligence is no less than that of a human, and even more cunning in some ways. It's wary of the cauldron in the center of the stockade, where the aura of the mountain's Hundred Beasts Yin Soul Banner resides."

"That's why it's driving ordinary monsters to wreak havoc and even break into the stockade."

"But it doesn't dare to enter itself. However, if this continues for too long, it's hard to say."

"I sent a message to the sect a month ago, and disciples from other sects have been coming down the mountain one after another these past few days, which is why I was able to get away and return."

Wu Tian felt a jolt of fear. His Talent for Seeking Auspiciousness and Avoiding Calamity gave him an unusually keen intuition. It seemed that the matter Master Man Xiong mentioned was related to him in no small way, and it was likely not a good thing.

"Let's go, we'll return to the mountain first." Master Man Xiong beckoned him, and the man and dog were enveloped by the Black Wind, quickly returning to the mountain gate.

Upon returning to Qiyun Cave, Master Man Xiong first went to turn in his mission, exchanged the spoils from hunting monsters during this period for the spiritual materials he needed, and also gathered information to find out what was happening down the mountain.

After dealing with these trivial matters, it was already dark.

As Master Man Xiong arrived at the entrance of his cave dwelling, he saw Tong Guan standing there, seemingly having waited for a long time.

"Tong Guan?" Master Man Xiong couldn't help but frown. "Why are you here? Are you here to deliver the Moon Swallowing Qi Circulation Diagram?"

He didn't believe Tong Guan would be so kind as to voluntarily deliver the Qi Circulation Diagram.

A smile appeared on Tong Guan's gaunt and gloomy face. "Junior Brother is correct. I am indeed here to deliver the Qi Circulation Diagram to you, Junior Brother."

As he spoke, he took out a jade slip from his hand. It flowed with a warm jade light, looking extremely extraordinary.

"Then thank you, Senior Brother." Master Man Xiong didn't want to beat around the bush with this person and reached out to take it.

Tong Guan took a step back and dodged. "Don't rush, Junior Brother."

"What, are you going back on your word?" Master Man Xiong's expression darkened.

Tong Guan waved his hand. "A bet is a bet. I have that much integrity. However, as you know, the Moon Swallowing Qi Circulation Diagram is originally a direct lineage inheritance of the Sect Master, and I cannot casually pass it on to others."

"So, I went to White Bone Hall some time ago to see the Senior Disciple Brother and reported this matter to him."

"Eldest Brother has agreed to this matter, but with one condition."

Man Xiongmu said indifferently, "What condition?"

"It's very simple. Eldest Brother hopes you will patrol the mountain with that White Dog for three years and accumulate merit points for the sect. Otherwise, if everyone covets the direct lineage inheritance, won't it be chaos?"

"What's more, there's been trouble down the mountain recently. Junior Brother should know this best. The sect is short-handed right now."

"If you agree, you can take this Moon Swallowing Qi Circulation Diagram."

Man Xiongmu remained silent and asked Wu Tian via Sound Transmission Talisman, "White Dragon, what do you think? Do you really need this Moon Swallowing Qi Circulation Diagram?"

Wu Tian used his Talent for Seeking Auspiciousness and Avoiding Calamity to sense the changes in fortune brought about by his two different choices. The various energies in the world immediately shifted.

With two different choices, fortune and misfortune also changed.

If he chose to refuse, not only would opportunities be distant, but dark clouds would also press down.

If he chose to agree, opportunities would descend from heaven. He even glimpsed shimmering lights of opportunity scattered below the mountain, with white, red, cyan, and other colors falling everywhere, making one's mouth water.

"Master, I am willing to go down the mountain, but I will have to trouble you!"

Man Xiongmu transmitted back, "It's fine. I was already planning to go down the mountain again. It's difficult to make progress in the Law Refining Realm without traveling the world."

"You need to think carefully. If you're sure, then I'll agree to him."

"Thank you, Master. I am willing to go down the mountain," Wu Tian replied.

Man Xiongmu withdrew his thoughts and said with a somewhat cold tone, "Tong Guan, give me the Thousand-Year Ironwood Heart and the Qi Circulation Diagram you promised, and I'll agree to go down the mountain."

Upon hearing this, a somewhat ferocious smile appeared on Tong Guan's face. "I've already prepared them for Junior Brother. Take them!"

He took out a green and white jade slip and a three-foot-long, fist-thick, entirely dark green ironwood heart from his sleeve and threw them over.

"Junior Brother, I heard there are Greater Demons appearing down the mountain. You need to be careful..."

"Hahahaha!"

After speaking, Tong Guan turned and left without looking back.

Man Xiongmu caught the jade slip and the Thousand-Year Ironwood Heart. His expression was not very good. He stared intently at Tong Guan's retreating back, snorted coldly, and then returned to his cave dwelling.