Wet viviparity

Chapter 925 Powerful Virtue, Flower Fiend Technique
The Yin-Yang curves were carved out by the engraving knife, and a Tai Chi vortex appeared at the center of the sphere. The leftward rotation absorbed the true nature of wind and fire within the tribulations, while the rightward rotation directly obliterated ignorance and evil obstacles. Subsequently, the refined true nature of wind and fire merged into the sphere, causing the nine orifices and eight holes to gradually brighten, as if inlaid with stars.

Looking at the manifestation in the third flower, Ji Ming thought to himself that it was perfect, but at the same time he felt bitter. If he wanted his Yuan Pi Ruyi to be able to depict the lines of Yin and Yang, it would have to reach the level of the acquired formless spiritual treasure.

He was 80% confident and 90% certain that he could refine the Yuanbi Ruyi into a Spirit Treasure, but he had no idea whatsoever about the Acquired Formless Spirit Treasure that went beyond that.

At this moment, Miaoyan Flower Stamen sensed his thoughts and trembled as it tried to grow a fourth bud. However, the amber liquid between its roots had been absorbed, and the last withered bud grew out. Ji Ming hurriedly went over to take a closer look.

Inside the flower bud, the scene is different again. The divine peak is still the same divine peak, but it is now suspended high in the sky, with golden light shining from top to bottom. There is also a large, dazzling rainbow ring around it, forming a giant wheel-shaped halo around the divine peak.

Within the divine peak, the tribulation intent, enveloped by the primordial energy of Qianyang, was covered by a golden disc on its winged serpent-like form, like a canopy covering the winged serpent. The edge of the golden disc was made of golden petals.

"flower!"

Ji Ming smiled unconsciously.

He saw the winged giant snake struggling beneath the flower plate, with roots bursting from its body and connecting to the golden flower plate behind it.

In the blink of an eye, the giant snake had been drained of its essence, becoming fertilizer for the golden flowerpot. Ji Ming knew that this was a true method beyond his comprehension; no, it must be a forbidden method.

The withered fourth flower bud did not tell Ji Ming the name or information of this technique. Its remaining power was insufficient for it to complete the final step perfectly. Ji Ming could only rely on himself to find this forbidden technique that could use tribulation thoughts as fertilizer.

He knew that this forbidden technique was not far from him, because once it was mastered, it would have strong flower-like characteristics, so it could only be related to the Twelve Capital Heavenly Flower Demon God Technique from the legendary Immortal Journey at the end of the Tianzhou era.

Coincidentally, he inherited one of the twelve Heavenly Flower Demon God Techniques from the local master. In addition, the Qingnang Ancestor must have known about this Flower Demon God Technique when he participated in the Dingxian Tour. It seems that this technique is not far from Ji Ming's.

When the matter of refining the tribulation thought took such a turn for the better, a huge weight was lifted from Ji Ming's heart.

In this way, after the Baozi Merit Spirit Court is built, there will be a stable amount of merit to be earned within a few hundred years. After cultivating the Obstructing Sun Divine Star, eliminating the calamity caused by the thick accumulation of Qianyang Hunyuan Qi underground will be another great merit. In addition, one should also earn merit by refining the Tribulation Thought.

All of this, no matter how you calculate it, should be enough for him to accumulate enough merit to ascend to the celestial realm!
On the dragon palace's shell bed, Zhu Tao had returned to human form and was sitting sullenly between Venerable Huofeng and Goddess Danluan, recuperating. On the other side, the incarnation of Zen Master Caihu returned, his expression natural, without a trace of guilt for leaving the mess to Zhu Tao.

The reason why Zen Master Caihu returned was that he saw that Lingxuzi's physical body still had vitality, which meant that the primordial spirit infant that had left the body was unharmed. Only then did he realize that he had been tricked.

Seeing Zhu Tao's unpleasant expression, he did not defend himself, nor did he feel that his hasty retreat was due to insufficient cultivation of his inner energy. If he had truly witnessed the power of Gan Xiong, a great master of Taiping Mountain, he would have been able to understand Zhu Tao's fear and unease.

The leaders of the various sects all looked grim, but now that the competition was over, who dared to leave?

Many leaders moved their lips slightly, inquiring about the arrangements for the next competition from Zen Master Caihu. Originally, there were three trials in the competition, but Lingxuzi had already removed one from the beginning. So everyone tacitly agreed to remove the "test of strength"—the trial of cutting divine mud.

Because this trial involved taboos from Heaven, everyone was hesitant, so they tacitly agreed to omit it and instead submit the treasure hunt and the ritual of deliverance as the next trials. Everyone knew the details of the treasure hunt trial; the Zen master had initially made a solemn promise, but now defeat was inevitable. Only the ritual of deliverance remained a victorious option. The Zen master kept this trial strictly secret from all sects; no one knew anything about it.

Because the Zen Master was a renowned demon god under the deputy commander, and since the founding of this dynasty he had considered himself a high-ranking Buddhist monk, performed many good deeds, and adhered to the righteous path, that was why he was trusted and entrusted with some future matters.

Now that the first test has failed and the second test has also encountered problems, all the sects are bound to be at a disadvantage. Therefore, the leaders have begun to put pressure on the Zen master.

"The Little Saint has returned at just the right time."

Suddenly, the old Dragon King spoke up in front of everyone, laughing loudly, "Just now, the brilliance of the Big Dipper shook the Dragon Palace and the Water Mansion, like a meteor shower at night, allowing all the guests at the banquet to witness the wonders of the Taiping Dao."

All eyes turned to the body. Ji Ming, the infant, slowly opened his eyes and first gave his fellow disciples a reassuring look, especially to his cousin Xiao Yuan. He nodded to the black spirit eagle that was looking up at him from his shoulder.

Although the Jade Bamboo Bow carried by the Black Spirit Eagle was not used, Ji Ming still appreciated the favor.

Then, Qian Shou'er flew to the shell bed and threw a Taiping Treasure Coin in front of the leaders of the various sects. At this time, Ji Ming said to the old Dragon Lord, "I almost damaged the Dragon Palace's treasure land in a competition. I feel really ashamed. If the Dragon Lord can forgive me, I will definitely come to apologize in person in the future."

The Old Dragon King has always been humble and reserved, and he is used to saying polite things. After all, his East Sea Dragon Palace has a strong historical connection to the past, so he has no choice but to remain in seclusion.

It was precisely because of his style that many top humans and even celestial beings didn't take the Dragon Palace seriously. So when they heard Ling Xuzi's tone, they were surprised but couldn't help but feel a little goodwill towards him.

Even Xiao Chenlong was surprised by Ling Xuzi's tone. Ling Xuzi's magnanimity was evident in the previous assassination attempt, and now that Ling Xuzi did not deliberately cover up his mistakes because of past grievances, but instead had a sincere attitude, Xiao Chenlong felt ashamed and embarrassed.

Little did he know that Ji Ming was magnanimous, but simply didn't take him to heart. Now, admitting his mistake was just a way to visit the Dragon Palace more often, since it was a must-visit place for protagonists in various stories and novels, and a perfect place to freeload.

Shen Gang Palace, on the Xunfeng Terrace.

All the leaders of the various sects who had finished the first trial at the Dragon Palace returned to this place.

Traveling back and forth between the East Sea and the South, the cultivators were all feeling a bit tired. So some leaders of unorthodox sects, such as Master Guchen of Nanmu Divine Mountain, suggested to Ji Ming that they take a few days off before holding the second test.

Ji Ming knew they were worried about another defeat, so he wanted to buy some time to discuss the matter properly.

After a moment's thought, Ji Ming agreed. After all, he also needed to quickly organize the results of his training in the wooden chamber. Moreover, the treasures, merits, and spiritual court were the best things to do in Tiannan. If he pressured these major sects too much, even if he won both trials, it would not be good.

One must not lose power, nor can one lack virtue; lacking either one will leave one feeling empty and powerless.

(End of this chapter)