Xun Dragon Nine Transformations

Facing Xiao Feng's somewhat resentful gaze, Xiao Yan awkwardly rubbed his nose. "Brother, I really didn't do it on purpose."

If Xiao Yan had known Xiao Feng was flirting with a girl, he would not have rushed over to play third wheel.

"Enough! If you have something to say, just say it. Don't hem and haw."

"Hehe~"

Xiao Yan smiled sheepishly, pulled out a Black Scroll from his robes, and handed it to Xiao Feng. "Brother, this is a Wind Attribute technique I got from Teacher. It's called Xun Dragon Nine Transformations, and it's more suitable for you than the Wind Scroll Technique."

"Is that so? Then I'd better take a good look."

Given the relationship between Xiao Feng and Xiao Yan, there was naturally no need for empty formalities. Xiao Feng took the Black Scroll and began examining it.

After Xiao Feng had roughly gone through the contents of the Black Scroll, his expression turned serious.

Although Xun Dragon Nine Transformations was only a Low-Rank Earth Tier Technique, it was an exceptionally rare body-tempering technique.

Those who cultivated Xun Dragon Nine Transformations could use the naturally occurring power of storms between heaven and earth to temper their bodies, causing them to undergo transformations.

According to the description of Xun Dragon Nine Transformations, this technique could allow a cultivator's body to undergo up to nine transformations. With every completed transformation, the technique's power would grow stronger.

As long as a cultivator could complete three transformations, their cultivation speed while practicing Xun Dragon Nine Transformations would be comparable to that of an Earth Rank Middle Level Technique.

If a cultivator could complete six transformations, they could raise the power of Xun Dragon Nine Transformations to a level comparable to a high-rank Earth Tier Technique.

As for cultivators who completed nine transformations, they could raise the power of Xun Dragon Nine Transformations to a level comparable to a low-rank Heaven Tier Technique.

However, aside from the creator of Xun Dragon Nine Transformations, no one had been able to cultivate this technique to its highest realm.

Those who cultivated Xun Dragon Nine Transformations needed to use the power of storms to continually ravage their bodies, then repeatedly recover from their injuries. Through this process, their bodies would grow stronger and stronger until they reached the standard needed for transformation.

Moreover, as a cultivator's strength continued to increase, it would become increasingly difficult to find storm power capable of breaking through their defenses.

Once someone cultivating Xun Dragon Nine Transformations had completed around seven transformations, they would often need to rely on a Space Storm to temper their body. One mistake could leave them without even a corpse to bury.

Therefore, only those with powerful recovery abilities could cultivate Xun Dragon Nine Transformations. Otherwise, it would be easy to get themselves killed.

Yao Lao naturally understood that Xun Dragon Nine Transformations was dangerous to cultivate, but he had also witnessed Xiao Feng's powerful recovery ability.

With the recovery ability Xiao Feng had displayed, he should not have to worry about mortal danger before cultivating Xun Dragon Nine Transformations to the sixth transformation.

Seeing Xiao Feng put down the scroll in his hand, Xiao Yan finally asked smugly, "Well? Brother, does this technique suit your taste?"

"Not bad! I like this technique very much."

Xiao Feng nodded firmly, then patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder. "Xiao Yan, I won't thank you for this. Don't you have the talent to become an alchemist? In the future, I'll find a way to get you a Heavenly Flame."

"That would be great!" Xiao Yan said with a smile. "Don't forget—you said it yourself. I'm taking you seriously."

"A man's word is as good as gold!"

A few days later

The back mountain of the Xiao Family

"Whoosh!"

Dressed in a white robe, Xiao Feng suddenly exerted force beneath his feet, leaving behind a lifelike Shadow Clone where he stood while his true body had already appeared several yards away.

Since Xiao Feng was only a Two-Star Dou Zhe and had only just begun learning the Phantom Shadow Step, he could temporarily produce only one Shadow Clone.

Xiao Feng immediately raised his hand and flicked out a Green Wind Blade over half a meter long, sending it shooting toward the Shadow Clone.

Bang!!!

The Shadow Clone struck by the Green Wind Blade instantly exploded into a mass of Wind Attribute energy, leaving dozens of tiny scratches on the ground.

When Xiao Feng used the Phantom Shadow Step, the Shadow Clones he separated were all condensed from his own Wind Attribute Dou Qi. Therefore, when a Shadow Clone was attacked, it burst like a balloon.

Unfortunately, Xiao Feng's current strength was still too weak, and the Shadow Clones he condensed were also very fragile. The damage they could inflict was extremely limited.

I've finally gotten Storm Split Dance and the Phantom Shadow Step through the beginner stage. It's about time to head out and gain some experience.

Xiao Feng rubbed his chin and silently complained, Wutan City is ultimately too small. In another two days, I can conduct the second simulation. I need to find a way to earn more Merit Points, or even if the System Shop puts something good up for sale, I won't be able to afford it at all.

Ever since the first simulation ended, Xiao Feng had tried to earn Merit Points by deliberately doing quite a few good deeds in Wutan City.

For example, he bought food for beggars and gave medicine to injured poor people for free.

He did not know whether the good deeds Xiao Feng had done were simply too insignificant or whether there was some other reason. Although his Merit Points had increased, they had risen by less than five points in total.

Since doing good deeds could not earn him many Merit Points, Xiao Feng decided to try eliminating evil and upholding justice.

If Xiao Feng's guess was correct, killing those heinous villains should also earn him Merit Points, and there was a high chance it would earn far more than doing good deeds.

Having made up his mind, Xiao Feng immediately went to find Xiao Zhan and told him that he wanted to leave and gain experience.

"Feng'er, have you really thought this through?"

After learning of Xiao Feng's plans, Xiao Zhan felt both gratified and worried.

Faced with Xiao Zhan's concerned gaze, Xiao Feng smiled and reassured him, "Father, don't worry! I'll take good care of myself out there. I'm only going out to train for a year. I'll also take the opportunity to see how my elder brothers are doing. Next year, I'll return on time for the Coming-of-Age Ceremony."

"So be it! Once a young eagle grows up, it must eventually soar on its own. Since you've made up your mind, go ahead without fear. Your father will fully support you."

Xiao Zhan stared at Xiao Feng for a while, then patted him on the shoulder. "But before you leave to train, you must properly say goodbye to Yan'er and Xun'er. Don't do anything foolish like leaving without a word."

"Mm!"

Xiao Feng nodded forcefully. "I understand, Father."

After leaving the courtyard where Xiao Zhan lived, Xiao Feng went to see Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er as well.

When Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er learned that Xiao Feng planned to go out and gain experience, they were not particularly surprised.

After all, Wutan City was far too small. If Xiao Feng remained cooped up in Wutan City, it would be impossible for him to surpass Nalan Yanran in three years.

Perhaps most members of the Xiao Family believed that Xiao Feng could not surpass Nalan Yanran in three years, but Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er had great faith in him.