Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 77 Enlightenment, Breakthrough, and Demonic Assault?

Zhang Xiaofan was able to have so many insights because he had experienced too much of the mundane world.

Immortals, demons, and humans align with the principles of the Three Powers (Heaven, Earth, and Man). The splitting of the immortal soul also represents the harmony of the Three Powers and Yin and Yang. The cycle of life and death is the harmony of the human way and Yin and Yang...

Therefore, when Zhang Xiaofan saw the Heavenly Book, he quickly became immersed in it. In addition, he was already proficient in various soul arts, and now he had learned how to control the human body, so he quickly improved the Star Essence Method.

However, for the time being, this Star Essence Method can only be cultivated by Zhang Xiaofan alone, because there is no reincarnation in the world. Others are different from him; they have immortal souls and memories inherited from ancient times.

As Zhang Xiaofan gradually gained control of the power within the star essence, his magical power continued to recover. At the same time, the Yin Sha Qi that had just been absorbed into the Burning Sword on his back also began to surge.

"Wow!"

A clear phoenix cry emanated from his soul, and the power of star essence slowly emerged, gradually enveloping Zhang Xiaofan and transforming into a Chongming bird outside his body.

Inside the stone chamber, the bird's chirping startled Lu Xueqi and the other two awake.

Although the Heavenly Book contains infinite mysteries, it is extremely obscure and difficult to understand. Even with Lu Xueqi's talent and You Ji's cultivation comparable to the Shangqing Realm, they could hardly comprehend even a fraction of it and could only memorize it for the time being.

As for Biyao, her cultivation and aptitude were already inferior to Lu Xueqi's. In addition, the Heavenly Book was dry and difficult, so she was somewhat resistant to it. She only managed to memorize less than half of it before being awakened.

The three people looked in the direction of the sound and were all shocked when they saw the Chongming Bird transformed from Zhang Xiaofan's star essence power.

"What is this? Qingyun Sect, could they possibly possess such mysterious techniques?"

Biyao's red lips were slightly parted, and her face showed a hint of amazement. The crimson bird not only had a shape, but also a unique charm.

"This is not the Qingyun Daoist method."

Lu Xueqi shook her head slightly, her clear and cold voice also carrying a hint of disbelief. She remembered the divine bird that appeared when Zhang Xiaofan faced the heavenly lightning, and it looked just like this.

However, compared to before, this divine bird is now more graceful and more vibrant.

For a moment, Youji and the other two were also filled with surprise. If this was not the Qingyun Dao method, then wouldn't it mean that Zhang Xiaofan had comprehended a completely new cultivation method from the Heavenly Book?

Moreover, judging from the bright and warm appearance of the Chongming Bird before them, this cultivation method does not seem to be as sinister as the Blood Refining Hall inheritance method that the Black-Hearted Old Man comprehended from the Heavenly Book.

"Such talent is truly astonishing!"

Youji gave a heartfelt exclamation of praise, but Biyao, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but turn to look at Lu Xueqi, a hint of resentment and even jealousy flashing in her eyes.

If such a prodigy could join their Ghost King Sect, they would surely be able to unify the Holy Sect in a much shorter time.

However, if such a prodigy were to fall into the hands of the Hehuan Sect, he might become a formidable enemy of their Ghost King Sect. They might even have to worry about whether the Holy Church would be unified by the Hehuan Sect.

Thinking of this, Biyao couldn't help but bite her red lips lightly, a variety of thoughts arose in her mind, and the stubborn look in her eyes became even stronger.

"It's just about keeping a man tied down. If she can do it, why can't I?"

As Biyao thought this, her gaze gradually became obsessive, and a faint aura of malevolence seemed to linger in her heart.

Fortunately, Youji noticed Biyao's unusual behavior in time. Seeing this, she quickly reached out and pulled Biyao, while gently calling out to her.

"Biyao, wake up, Biyao!" "Hmm?"

Biyao shook her head, about to say something, but suddenly her eyes widened. Lu Xueqi, who was standing to the side, immediately drew her Tianya Sword and said coldly.

"This is... malevolent energy?"

Upon hearing the sound, Youji turned her head and saw that the Chongming Bird, which originally symbolized light, was now enveloped by a cold and insane aura.

That malevolent aura was so fierce, so terrifying, and so surging, like a gushing tide, that it occupied the entire stone chamber in almost an instant.

Seeing this, Lu Xueqi and the other two had no choice but to retreat to the entrance of the stone chamber. The evil aura seemed to be restricted in some way, and did not leave the stone chamber or enter the dark corridor.

Standing at the entrance of the corridor, Youji's expression was very solemn, and she spoke with a hint of worry in her voice.

"He seems to have gone mad."

If Zhang Xiaofan were to suffer a qi deviation, none of the three of them would be able to withstand his ferocious aura; they would all die here.

Moreover, a black water serpent guards the entrance to the Dripping Blood Cave.

Of course, they were not without hope of survival. In another tunnel, there was the giant axe, which could be used to escape through a secret passage.

However, for some reason, none of the three spoke up; they all observed the situation from the sidelines. Lu Xueqi even spoke up directly.

"Impossible. Xiao Fan could never have gone mad from his cultivation. He was able to withstand the Yin energy of the endless Yin spirits and let Fenji absorb all the evil energy. He could never have gone mad from his cultivation now."

Lu Xueqi's clear, cold voice was exceptionally resolute, revealing a firm belief in Zhang Xiaofan. She didn't believe that someone who could withstand heavenly lightning and single-handedly convert countless Yin spirits would suffer a qi deviation.

Youji realized something was wrong. If Zhang Xiaofan had gone mad, he wouldn't have just been filled with evil energy; he would have attacked them directly.

Recalling the gradually increasing magical power within Zhang Xiaofan's body and the unique appearance of the divine bird, Youji had an extremely bold guess pop into her mind.

"Could he be breaking through to a higher level?"

"breakthrough?"

Lu Xueqi and Biyao were startled by what they heard. Biyao looked confused, but Lu Xueqi nodded thoughtfully.

"Perhaps it is possible. Xiao Fan was already at the peak of Yuqing. Before he went down the mountain, his comprehension in Taiji Xuanqing Dao was almost at the Shangqing realm. He was just one step away from the finish line."

"That's it. It was a natural progression, but his breakthrough came at such an inopportune time."

Youji couldn't help but sigh softly, looking at the figure that was completely enveloped in evil aura with complicated emotions, and said with great concern.

"The current situation is probably related to the fact that his sword absorbed too much malevolent energy. He was just about to break through when that malevolent sword took advantage of his weakness. The fact that he can still restrain this malevolent energy shows that he has retained his rationality."

"But if we don't help him, he might really go mad!"

(End of this chapter)