Infiltrating the world of cultivation

The dynasty did not use knowledge of formations to break the formations of the Dining Clouds Secret Realm, but rather used the affinity of the five elemental roots with the five elements to understand the basic formations.

Gradually, I began to understand the formation that combines two attributes.

He started directly from the essence, which was naturally somewhat different from what Broken Sword had said.

Rather than saying that Wang Chao was more talented in understanding formations, it would be more accurate to say that he had an advantage in understanding the Five Elements.

Moreover, the art of formations is vast and profound, and the Five Elements Formation is just one application of it.

Above the formation, there are also restrictive barriers; without decades or even centuries of dedicated study and comprehension, one simply cannot fully grasp them.

The deeper we went, the more concealed the formations became. We didn't know if it was because of the existence of the Broken Sword, which defied the heavens and avoided all the correct answers. Now, we encountered fewer and fewer formations.

However, the difficulty is also gradually increasing.

From the initial single-attribute formation, it has evolved into a formation that combines three attributes.

The fusion of these three attributes is not as simple as one plus one plus one equals three; the amount of calculation involved increases exponentially.

Although Wang Chao could barely understand the underlying principles, putting them into practice proved quite difficult.

However, along the way, the dynasty repeatedly studied the formations formed by the fusion of the three elements they encountered.

Deciphering the formations in the Dynasty felt like solving a math problem: learning, researching, cracking, and mastering the concepts.

However, in Broken Sword's view, his behavior was somewhat perverse. In Broken Sword's view, formations were a very boring thing.

This is like making a playful student attend tutoring classes; even if he does attend, it's not out of his own free will.

However, Wang Chao was different. From the very beginning, he was motivated by a desire to learn, and the more he learned, the more excited he became.

Often, when you develop an interest in something, the pain becomes much less.

True strength lies in self-discipline. They know that doing so is beneficial to their own development, so they endure what ordinary people cannot.

When you turn something painful into a habit, it becomes a skill.

Along the way, the two encountered many powerful spirit beasts, some of which had even reached the sixth stage of Qi Refining, two minor realms higher than them.

The two chose to go around it instead of provoking it. Although these spirit beasts were treasures from head to toe, one had to be alive to take them.

"Why are you picking these herbs? They're not medicinal herbs."

When Broken Sword saw Wang Chao carrying a cloth bag, picking up whatever he encountered along the way, he was somewhat puzzled, thinking that Wang Chao was naive and mistook these things for miraculous medicines.

Although these herbs have been imbued with a little spiritual energy and possess some spirituality, they still fall short of the standards for spiritual herbs.

In fact, Wang Chao didn't want to carry a sack either, but items showing signs of life couldn't be put in the storage space.

Although these plants have been uprooted from the ground, they have not completely lost their vitality. Once placed in the Qiankun Bag, they will likely wither.

"Go back and study it, see if these things are edible. Who can stand taking pills every day?"

Wang Chao had a lot of complaints about the food provided by the Qinghui Sword Sect. It was always fasting pills, and his mouth was practically tasteless.

"You're so practical!"

Broken Sword paused for a moment, his expression quite interesting. He hadn't expected that the Dynasty would have this hobby.

Roar!

From behind that small hill in front, came a deep roar of beasts; judging from the sound, things must have been quite turbulent.

Almost everyone was heading towards the forbidden mountain in the center; the further they went, the greater the chance of encountering other people.

Wang Chao and Can Jian exchanged a hand gesture, and the two split up and circled around to observe from the hilltop.

Behind this small hill lies a valley, which is now a scene of devastation and scorching heat.

In the very center of the valley, a giant black-scaled python stood with its body raised, its tongue flicking in and out, surrounded by deep pits.

Around the giant python, Wang Chao saw Ying Su and Zhang Xuanling, and in another direction, Ge Ping and others were also there.

Judging from their movements, they seem to be cooperating, which is different from what Wang Chao had imagined. He thought that when Ying Su and Ge Ping met, it would definitely be a fierce battle, but now it seems that he was overthinking it.

Indeed, there are no eternal enemies between people, only eternal interests.

The reason why they were divided into veteran outer disciples and newly recruited outer disciples was because Ying Su and others had touched Ge Ping's interests.

Now that everyone is an inner disciple, and also a vulnerable group entering the Dining Clouds Secret Realm this time, it is almost inevitable that they will come together.

Wang Chao cursed the scriptwriters' clichés: they start fighting at the drop of a hat, and they're ready to kill each other just because they glanced at one another.

We're all adults; can't you speak a little more maturely?

Roar!

The black-scaled python opened its massive mouth, revealing sharp teeth. For a python species to have such teeth, it must be a ferocious creature.

Moreover, its roar is more ferocious than that of a lion.

Wang Chao observed that the black-scaled giant python's cultivation level had likely reached the sixth stage of Qi Refining!

Even Ying Su and Ge Ping didn't dare to confront them head-on!

Roar!

A massive ball of flame erupted from the mouth of the black-scaled giant python, far more powerful than any ordinary fireball spell.

It's possible that other substances were mixed in with this flame.

Everyone quickly gave way, not daring to provoke him.

The flames from the black-scaled python left a huge crater in the ground!

Wang Chao glanced at it out of the corner of his eye and clicked his tongue in amazement. The power of this move was indeed terrifying. At the very least, ordinary Vajra Techniques could not block it.

The dynasty discovered that the main offensive output came from Ying Su and Ge Ping, while the others were only responsible for restraining them and buying them time to catch their breath by kiting them.

Judging from their movements, both are highly experienced fighters; anyone watching could easily see the clues.

It is quite remarkable that the two parties involved were able to maintain such a proper balance.

However, the black-scaled python's defense was too strong, and its size made it difficult to attack. What was supposed to be a group attack turned into a war of attrition.

"Broken Sword, go down and help them. Tell them I'll try to briefly trap that black-scaled python, and they should seize the opportunity to kill it with one blow!"

Wang Chao's eyes were fixed on the battle, and he had already made a plan in his mind.

"Are you kidding me? That giant python is at the sixth stage of Qi Refining. What trump card do you have that can hinder it?"

Broken Sword rolled his eyes. He wasn't stupid; there was no way he would believe such a thing!

"Go quickly! I have a plan!"

The dynasty had no time to explain. While everyone still had the strength, they had to act quickly, because delay would only lead to unforeseen changes!

"Don't trick me!"

Broken Sword flew out from the mountaintop at great speed. He arrived in front of Qinghui Sword Sect. As a member of a certain assassin organization, his requirements for speed were naturally extremely high.

"Listen up, everyone! Wang Chao has a way to control this giant black-scaled python. Then, we'll kill it in one fell swoop!"

Broken Sword shouted at the top of his lungs in the valley. His shout not only startled the Black Scale Python and the people who were besieging it, but also made Wang Chao, who was lying on the hill, a little confused.

What's going on? Why would you expose your intentions in front of your opponent like this?

However, Wang Chao thought about it again and realized that the black-scaled python probably couldn't understand human speech.

What the dynasty found most incredible was the change in Broken Sword.

Back when he was in the outer sect of Qinghui Sword Sect, Broken Sword was a cold and aloof assassin who never uttered a word, speaking only in two-word phrases.

What has he been through these past few days that caused such a drastic change in his personality, leading him down this path of no return? Could it be that his previous aloof demeanor was just a facade?

"Why are you here? What's going on? Does Wang Chao really have a solution?"

When Ying Su saw Broken Sword, he was also somewhat surprised. He didn't expect to encounter Broken Sword here.

"Dynasty? Is that the lucky one who got a bye ten times in a row at the Six Peaks Ceremony?"

Ge Ping frowned. He thought Broken Sword's words were too frivolous. Neither he nor Ying Su could handle this giant black-scaled python. What dynasty was stronger than them?

"I don't know how to explain it either, but judging from his smug look, he doesn't seem to be faking it. Anyway, be prepared to deliver a fatal blow, and try anything as a last resort!"

Broken Sword was also somewhat skeptical, but since the dynasty dared to say it, it couldn't be baseless. At the very least, there was still some trust in giving it a try.

"If I find out you're lying to me, I'll definitely settle the score with you when we get out of here. Everyone, launch a full-scale attack and give me some time!"

Ge Ping shouted, beginning to prepare his killing move.

If all else fails, we'll have to give up. This black-scaled python is too slippery; we can't hit it at all.

Wang Chao lay in wait, cautiously approaching the battlefield, waiting for an opportunity.

boom!

The black-scaled giant python is about to unleash its flames once more!

Wang Chao moved. He had just observed that after the black-scaled python spewed flames, its body would drop and make contact with the ground, forming a shallow pit.

We can use this downward force!

"Golden Swamp!"

This is a spell developed by the dynasty. It uses the fusion of water and earth to create a swamp with amazing suction. Then, it adds metal elements to form sharp barbs that will cause intense pain once they pierce the body.

That giant black-scaled python will only sink deeper and deeper!

Roar!

The black-scaled python was pierced by the golden light and let out a ferocious roar. It tried to use the ground to break free from the golden light, but was shocked to find that its body was sinking deeper and deeper.

Clearly, it had been tricked. The black-scaled python had developed a certain level of intelligence and, realizing that something was wrong, began to gather its strength, trying to break free from the golden swamp.

But, it's too late!

"Go to hell, you beast!"

Having just suffered a lot of frustration, Ying Su and Ge Ping, who had just executed their killing move, naturally seized this opportunity.

The two unleashed their deadly attacks, instantly blasting the black-scaled python's eyes apart, sending blood splattering far and wide.

The black-scaled giant python had two flying swords stuck in each of its eyes, making it look ferocious and terrifying.

Roar!

The black-scaled python, in pain, let out a piercing hiss and leaped up, managing to break free of the golden swamp.

Perhaps this was the black-scaled python's last gasp before it collapsed to the ground after a final struggle.

With a loud bang, a large amount of dust was kicked up.