A person in the heavens, starting with a Chaos Emperor Dao Fruit

At this moment, Yunhua, who was enveloped in water and fire, has transformed back into human form. The extremely dense water and fire around him has also become less intense. The true fire of the sun and the true water of the moon have all been refined and absorbed by Yunhua, becoming resources for his divine body's transformation.

Finally, after the water and fire had completely dissipated, Yunhua's body was fully revealed.

It was a perfect body of a god or demon, and although it looked very young, it was full of power.

This is the divine body after the "Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram" has reached the Myriad Manifestations Realm.

"I've broken through!!" Yunhua sat down again and carefully studied his divine body.

His body possessed immense divine power, surging and powerful like the Yangtze River.

The Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram is the number one divine and demonic body-refining method in the Three Realms. When he was at the Great Perfection of the Purple Mansion, he was comparable to the early stage of the Myriad Manifestations realm of other body-refining cultivators. But now, after breaking through, his divine body is comparable to the late stage of the Myriad Manifestations realm of ordinary body-refining cultivators.

"There are still some flaws!" After careful study, Yunhua immediately discovered several flaws in the cultivation technique he had created.

"But it doesn't matter. These flaws can be gradually corrected during later cultivation. Indeed, any cultivation method requires personal experience to discover its flaws."

"I wonder if there will be any other flaws after fixing these few defects?" Yunhua thought to himself.

Discovering and fixing flaws is the fastest way to make progress.

"However, I now understand the flaws of the 'Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram' technique!" Yun Hua carefully examined his divine body while looking at the strange starry sky phenomenon in his Purple Mansion space.

The "Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram" draws upon the water and fire powers of the Sun and Moon to refine the body. By tempering the body with these opposing forces of water and fire, yin and yang, one can naturally obtain the strongest divine body.

However, this method has some drawbacks, namely, the difficulty of cultivation and advancement is too great, and the probability of advancement is too low.

"It has the sun and moon, but no stars. If we take the star map of the Myriad Manifestations Realm as a guide, the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Map has the sun and moon but no stars. It lacks the 'lubricant' and 'catalyst' between yin and yang, and between water and fire. Therefore, it has a huge flaw in terms of the difficulty of advancement."

"Moreover, if the stars are completed, this technique can be made to correspond with the star map of the Myriad Manifestations Realm, further accelerating the cultivation speed. In addition, the power of the stars can make the divine body even stronger."

Yunhua vaguely found a way to further optimize the "Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram".

"However, there's no time to think about these things right now. It's time to leave and go find the authentic 'Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram'."

Yunhua opened her eyes and said softly. After breaking through, Yunhua first returned to her immortal abode.

After breaking through to the Myriad Manifestations Realm, he had another chance to obtain treasures from the Treasure Hall. This time, instead of choosing magical artifacts, he opted for items containing the essence of the five elements.

Those are five spirit pearls, called the Five Elements Spirit Pearls, which were born from a treasure land where all five elements were present.

This treasure is enough to allow Yunhua to cultivate the Star-Picking Hand technique to the second stage.

Chapter 961 Ji Ning Becomes a Disciple

The mansion left behind by Daoist Sanshou naturally contains treasures for cultivating the Star-Picking Hand technique. Although it may not be able to reach the sixth level, it can still reach the fourth or fifth level.

In the original novel, Ji Ning always took the magical treasures from the Treasure Hall, but Yun Hua didn't need that many magical treasures.

During that year and a half, he also broke into the Temple of War Gods twice, and by then he had already obtained two top-tier Earth-rank magic weapons, a sword and a saber.

"You should go find the second volume of the 'Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram' next!" The yellow-haired bear looked at Yunhua. "The cultivation method you supplemented yourself probably has some hidden dangers. Go and compare it with the original cultivation method."

"That's what I was thinking too. I'll set off in a few days!" Yunhua nodded. "Before that, I'll make some arrangements around Winged Serpent Lake, because I'll be coming back later!"

"I hope that when you come back next time, you will have enough strength to refine the cave dwelling and take it with you!" the yellow-haired bear said finally.

Yunhua quickly left the cave and returned to the small wooden hut where she cultivated.

The cabin is gone. When I broke through the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram, the true fire of the sun and the true water of the moon descended from the sun star and the moon star, completely destroying the cabin.

At this moment, only the pool where the cabin once stood remained, still gathering primordial energy. Because of the protective array, the pool was unharmed.

Yunhua made some arrangements here, setting up a number of trapping, killing, and defensive formations before leaving the island again.

Upon arriving outside the island, Yunhua was somewhat surprised.

The area around Winged Serpent Lake was originally a desolate wasteland, devoid of anything and uninhabited; but now, it has become quite lively, with even a small market emerging beside the lake.

"They're from the Ji family!" Yun Hua scanned the area with his divine sense and immediately recognized the people, and he also understood the reason.

Winged Serpent Lake is a treasure trove. There are many rare and precious materials in this large lake, but it has always been occupied by the great demon winged serpent, so no one has ever dared to covet it.

Even if there are people stronger than the Winged Serpent, once the Winged Serpent hides in this lake, no one can find it.

After all, the people around here are all low-level cultivators, and none of them possess divine sense.

But a year and a half ago, Yunhua told Ji Yichuan that he had subdued the great winged serpent, so naturally the Ji family knew that the place was safe.

Furthermore, Yunhua's continuous deployment of formations has almost transformed the area around Winged Serpent Lake into a paradise, naturally attracting the attention of the Ji clan, who knew the inside story.

"Huh!? Ji Yichuan brought Ji Ning here to cultivate as well? Ji Ning has some connection with this place, it's just a pity that I've severed that connection!"

"However, it is correct for them to come here to cultivate. The cultivation techniques they practice are all water-based, so it is naturally better to cultivate by the lake."

Suddenly, Yunhua's divine sense detected several familiar faces. He shook his head, then stepped forward and walked directly towards Ji Yichuan.

As expected of a high-ranking member of the Ji family, even in the newly established market, the place where Ji Yichuan was located was the best environment and the largest mansion, and there were also many soldiers guarding the area.

With a thought, Yunhua summoned a wisp of white mist that floated around him, refracting light and making him appear invisible.

This is a small path beneath the Water Path—the Cloud and Mist Path, which Yunhua discovered over the past year by frequently observing the misty clouds above Winged Serpent Lake.

Moreover, this faint white mist would not arouse suspicion, as the area around Winged Serpent Lake is often shrouded in mist and rain.

"who!!"

Just as Yunhua entered the mansion and walked near the training ground where Ji Yichuan and Ji Ning were, Ji Yichuan suddenly turned his head sharply, looked at the drifting white mist, and roared.

"You actually managed to detect my move?" Yun Hua dispersed the mist around him and appeared in front of Ji Yichuan. He was also somewhat surprised. Although he had only concealed himself casually, he did not expect that Ji Yichuan would discover him.

"I just feel that this mist is a bit strange!" Ji Yichuan was startled when he saw Yunhua, then he smiled.

"It's been over a year since we last met. Why are you suddenly here?" Ji Yichuan asked.

"I'm just here to let you know that I'm planning to leave here for a while," Yunhua said.

"Leaving? You're going on a long journey? Where are you going? Has the Ji family done anything to wrong you?" Ji Yichuan asked immediately.

Yunhua shook her head and said, "Don't worry about it. I left purely to find the second volume of the 'Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Map'. The first volume you gave me is already complete."

"The ninth level of the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram, so fast!" Ji Yichuan was dumbfounded. This kind of strength could sweep away their Ji Clan.

"I promised you three things before. I've completed one of them with the visualization method. There are still two left. Is there anything you'd like me to do? I can help you with that now. I don't know when I'll be able to come back after I leave here." Yunhua looked at Ji Yichuan.

“This matter…” Ji Yichuan frowned.

He really didn't want to use up the remaining two things too soon; he wanted to wait until the Ji family faced a crisis before discussing them. Especially after learning about Yunhua's terrifying cultivation speed, he was even more unwilling to give up so easily.

However, on the other hand, if we don't use it now, it would be a real waste if we couldn't find anyone to use it when we wanted to.

"What I care about is nothing more than the future of the Ji family and my son..." Ji Yichuan pondered for a while before finally speaking, while also looking at Ji Ning beside him.

At this moment, Ji Ning turned to look at his father, Ji Yichuan, and Ji Ning standing beside him.

"If that's the case, then it's very simple!"

As Yunhua spoke, she casually tossed a token to Ji Yichuan, saying:

“There is an island in the center of Winged Serpent Lake. For the past year or so, I have often set up formations on the island. Now, the formations on the island cannot be broken by anyone but a Nascent Soul Daoist. This token is what controls the formations on the island. This place is given to your Ji family.”

"As for your son Ji Ning..." Yun Hua glanced at Ji Ning standing to the side.

"If you don't mind, then let's become your disciples!"

Yunhua's voice was calm. This was just an option he was giving Ji Ning. If he was willing to become his disciple, then he would receive his share of the opportunities and techniques he had gained from occupying the Water Mansion.

If he's unwilling, then forget it all; just give him a few supernatural powers and that'll be the end of it.

"Disciple greets Master!!" Ji Ning did not hesitate and immediately became a disciple.

"So decisive? Don't you want to think it over? Your cultivation method is water-based, while mine is fire-based. Are you sure you can learn what you want from me?!" Yun Hua was also somewhat surprised by Ji Ning's attitude.

Ji Ning is no young child; he's an adult who retains memories of his past life and possesses mature values. Why would he become an apprentice if he can't see the obvious benefits?

Especially since the person he was apprenticing to was someone much younger than him, someone with mature thinking, he shouldn't have been so decisive.

Chapter 962 Anchan City

"Master, you also cultivate the 'Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram,' a technique that controls water and fire. Even though we follow different paths in Qi cultivation, you are more than qualified to be my teacher in body cultivation!" Ji Ning had already started calling him "Master," and he knelt down to formally become his disciple.

"Very well, since you've made up your mind, then before you leave, I'll pass on some real skills to you!" Yun Hua smiled, then pointed a finger directly at Ji Ning's brow.

In an instant, an image appeared in Ji Ning's mind: an enormous hand, blotting out the sky and radiating a terrifying aura.

This is precisely the content of the first turn of the Star-Picking Hand.

Ji Yichuan, standing to the side, was stunned. This method of transmitting power by pointing a finger at the center of the forehead could only be done by some legendary masters, who were at least experts at the Nascent Soul or Void Returning Realm.

"Could he have already cultivated to the Nascent Soul or Void Return realm? Are innate gods and demons really that powerful? He's not even two years old yet!" Ji Yichuan was increasingly shocked as he thought about it; such methods were truly astonishing.

"The foundation of this divine ability can only be cultivated after you have reached the Purple Mansion Realm in your Divine Demon Body Refinement. As for the subsequent content, I will give it to you when we meet again!"

"By the way, I should tell you that you should avoid using this supernatural power unless absolutely necessary," Yunhua added at the end, before gracefully retreating.

"Divine power!!" Ji Yichuan, standing to the side, was secretly shocked.

The Ji family had never obtained a supernatural power in all that time, which shows how powerful supernatural powers are.

"It seems I guessed right. He really did get some kind of opportunity. I didn't expect him to have supernatural powers!" Ji Yichuan thought to himself.

Ji Ning's quick decision to become a disciple was actually related to Ji Yichuan. Ji Yichuan had already shared some things and speculations about Yunhua, which is why Ji Ning was so quick to become a disciple.

However, Yunhua had no idea what happened after that.

He moved away from the vicinity of Winged Serpent Lake and then headed towards Anchan City.

Yunhua is currently in a world called "Da Xia" in the Three Realms.

After the Great Xia Dynasty unified the world, it divided the entire world into 3,600 prefectures and then enfeoffed 800 vassal lords.

Winged Serpent Lake and other large areas including the Ji family's territory belonged to Anchan County, which was the fiefdom of the Marquis of Anchan.

Yunhua had been in this world for some time now, so he naturally had some understanding of this area. He traveled alone on the wind, and in just a few days, he approached the core of Anchan County—Anchan City.

Looking into the distance, one can see a vast city stretching as far as the eye can see on the boundless land.

Even though they were thousands of miles apart, Yunhua could feel the mysterious and unpredictable yet endlessly powerful fluctuations emanating from that enormous city.

It was clearly a fluctuation from the city's formation.

Just looking at this giant city, one can feel a sense of oppression.

"The cities of the Great Xia World are large, but they are far inferior to the real giant cities in the Shrouding the Heavens World!" Yun Hua thought to himself after taking a look.

Anchan City was enormous, but Yunhua was not comparing it to an ordinary city, but rather to the giant cities along the ancient starry road in the world of Shrouding the Heavens.

Compared to those colossal cities, Anchan City in front of us is clearly much smaller.

"We've finally arrived, Anchan City!" Yunhua immediately rushed towards the giant city.

Yunhua headed towards the east gate of Anchan City, as the Ji clan's territory was located to the east of Anchan City. The city gate alone was a thousand feet wide and a hundred feet high, making it incredibly majestic.

"Your caravan has a total of 208 people. Pay 200 catties of thunder gold as an entry fee!" Yunhua heard the soldiers guarding the city shouting as they approached the city gate.

The target was a large caravan composed entirely of innate beings. After paying the tribute of the Thunder Gold, the caravan leader received two hundred books with black covers and entered the city.

Regin is a very special metal. It shines with a bluish metallic luster and has a density far exceeding that of gold. Even a piece the size of a fingernail weighs a full pound.

Of course, for innate beings, Rekin is not a very expensive item.

"One pound of thunder gold as an entry fee!" Soon, it was Yun Hua's turn to proceed, and a soldier in armor shouted directly at Yun Hua.

Yunhua casually took a piece of Thunder Gold and went out.

Although he didn't interact much with the outside world, he still discovered a lot of wealth in the spatial rings of those who had failed to clear the cave in the past; at least, he wouldn't lack things like thunder gold.

"Hmm." After accepting Lei Jin, the soldier handed Yun Hua a book with a black cover.

"Entry fees are something you see everywhere!" Yunhua smiled and entered the city.

As he entered the city, he opened the black-covered book in his hand and began to read.

The book is called "Anchan Castle" and it introduces the entire city of Anchan.

The city of Anchan is 9,321 li long and 8,910 li wide, and is mainly divided into five parts: the East City, the West City, the South City, the North City, and the Anchan Marquis's Mansion at the very center.

The Marquis of Anchan's residence is the core of the entire Anchan City. The mansion is 800 li in length and width, and it is an absolute forbidden area. Anyone who trespasses will be sentenced to death.

The entire eastern, southern, and northern parts of Anchan City are places where killing is prohibited and are the safest places to live.

This is the quietest and most peaceful place in the entire city. Many independent cultivators gather here to cultivate in silence, and there are even some old fellows who don't care about worldly affairs living in seclusion here.

Of course, many wealthy merchants also liked this safe place.