I cultivate the Chaos Technique

The massive body of the Bloodwinged Vulture was gradually consumed by the raging flames, eventually turning into a pile of ashes that drifted gently into the air on the breeze. The once chilling and ear-piercing wail also ceased abruptly, as if the entire world had suddenly fallen silent.

At this moment, everyone on the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. Their tense nerves finally relaxed; however, the air was still filled with the thick stench of blood and the pungent smell of gunpowder left over from the fierce battle.

Despite this, the people's faces could not conceal the deep admiration and overwhelming excitement welling up within them. All eyes were focused on Zhang Yifan, who stood at the bow of the ship. He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, the Heavenly Profound Spirit Sword in his hand gleaming with a cold light, and he exuded an unparalleled and powerful aura.

"Zhang Yifan! Zhang Yifan! Zhang Yifan!" Fang Qingyue shouted first, followed by Qiu Zhenhai and Luo Yunxiao, and a chorus of cheers erupted on the deck. The other cultivators also chanted Zhang Yifan's name, their voices echoing around the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship, seemingly reaching across the entire sky. Gratitude and reverence shone in everyone's eyes; if it weren't for Zhang Yifan's desperate fight, they would have long since perished in the jaws of the demonic beasts.

Zhang Yifan stood in the center of the deck, his face still calm, as if the thrilling battle that had just taken place had not happened to him. He sheathed his longsword, nodded slightly, and signaled for everyone to quiet down. Although the cheers from the crowd brought a slight smile to his face, deep down he knew that this was his duty as a cultivator, and he did not need any special praise.

Just then, the once calm sky suddenly seemed to be stirred by an invisible giant hand, emitting a deep and awe-inspiring roar. The sound was like the roar of an ancient beast, causing the earth to tremble slightly.

Everyone present stopped what they were doing and looked up at the sky. In the distant horizon, a narrow, black crack appeared silently, like a ghost. At first, the crack was tiny, like a thin sheet of paper being gently torn, but as time passed, it rapidly expanded until it occupied a corner of the entire sky.

Through the crack, an incredibly dazzling light shone forth, like countless brilliant stars converging to form a powerful torrent of energy so intense it was impossible to look directly at it. They shone brightly, illuminating the entire sky and making the surrounding clouds pale in comparison.

Just as people were marveling at this extraordinary sight, an enormous treasure ship slowly emerged from the crack. This treasure ship was truly a peerless gem; its hull was hundreds of feet long and tens of feet wide, with a smooth and beautiful overall shape and simple yet grand lines. The ship shimmered with multicolored light, each ray containing boundless mysterious power, dazzling and mesmerizing all who beheld it.

Upon closer inspection, one can discover that the ship's hull is densely inlaid with various mysterious runes. These runes shimmer with a faint spiritual light, resonating with each other to form a complex and exquisite array. A continuous stream of spiritual energy flows from these runes, swirling around the treasure ship and forming a thin layer of spiritual mist, making the entire ship appear dreamlike and ethereal.

Moreover, wherever the treasure ship passed, the surrounding air was stirred by its powerful aura, forming ripples that spread in all directions. Wherever these ripples reached, howling winds arose, sand and stones flew, and even distant trees were bent over and their branches and leaves danced wildly.

Without a doubt, this treasure ship is the Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce's top-of-the-line warship, representing the Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce's high-end combat power.

"The support has arrived!" someone exclaimed, their voice filled with joy and excitement.

Qiu Zhenhai looked up at the slowly approaching treasure ship, his eyes flashing with complex emotions. He knew that this treasure ship was full of powerful figures from the Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce, and if the reinforcements had arrived a moment earlier, they wouldn't have had to go through this life-or-death struggle. But at this moment, the arrival of the reinforcements left him unsure whether to feel joy or sorrow.

"If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Zhang's heroic efforts, we probably wouldn't even have had a chance to collect our corpses by the time reinforcements arrived," Qiu Zhenhai sighed inwardly, a bitter smile playing on his lips. He turned to look at Zhang Yifan, his eyes filled with admiration and gratitude.

The support ship docked steadily beside the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship. Several cultivators dressed in the attire of the Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce flew down from the deck, led by a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator in a magnificent Daoist robe. His brows were stern, and his gaze swept over the people on the treasure ship, clearly having already noticed the signs of battle.

"President Qiu, I apologize for being late." The Nascent Soul cultivator bowed with his hands clasped, saying apologetically. Then, his gaze swept around and he frowned. "What's going on? The demonic energy here is so strong. Could we have been attacked by demonic beasts?"

Qiu Zhenhai returned the greeting with a cupped hand and sighed, "Elder Jiang, that's true. We encountered two Bloodwinged Vultures at the mid-stage of the Transformation Realm. If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Zhang risking his life to help us, we would probably have been wiped out by now."

Upon hearing this, Elder Jiang's eyes flashed with surprise. He couldn't help but look at Zhang Yifan and ask, "Fellow Daoist Zhang? Could it be that you alone repelled the two demon kings?"

Zhang Yifan nodded slightly and said calmly, "It was just luck. If Senior Qiu Zhenhai and the others hadn't fought a fierce and arduous battle with the Bloodwing Vultures, exhausting them to the point of near collapse, how could I have so easily killed those two Bloodwing Vultures?"

Elder Jiang gave him a deep look, his eyes filled with admiration. He prided himself on his profound cultivation, but he had never heard of a Golden Core cultivator at the Great Perfection stage being able to slay two demon kings single-handedly. He clasped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang's courage is truly admirable. The Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce owes you a debt of gratitude, which we will certainly repay generously."

Zhang Yifan smiled calmly and waved his hand, saying, "No need for reward. We are all cultivators, and it is our duty to fight together against the demonic beasts."

Everyone held Zhang Yifan's indifferent attitude in even higher esteem. He did not seek credit or reward for his military achievements, but instead remained calm and composed, which inspired admiration in everyone.

Elder Jiang then turned around and said to the cultivators behind him, "What are you all standing there for? Quickly heal your fellow cultivators. There is no shortage of spiritual pills and magic treasures on the ship. Make sure everyone recovers as soon as possible."

Soon, the cultivators on the support ship began bustling about, distributing pills and setting up healing formations to help the wounded cultivators recover. Those reinforcements who hadn't witnessed Zhang Yifan's prowess in the battle gathered around, asking Qiu Zhenhai and the others for details. When they learned that Zhang Yifan had single-handedly turned the tide of the battle, they were all amazed.

Qiu Zhenhai couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "Fellow Daoist Zhang's strength is truly astonishing. If he hadn't intervened at the crucial moment, we would probably have already perished in the demon's jaws."

Elder Jiang nodded and said, "The cultivation world is vast and boundless, and geniuses emerge in great numbers, but it is truly rare to have such combat power at the Golden Core stage. Fellow Daoist Zhang, if one day you are interested in joining the Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce, we will certainly treat you as an honored guest."

Zhang Yifan smiled calmly, clasped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Elder Jiang, but I am used to working alone and have no plans to join the Chamber of Commerce for the time being."

Elder Jiang sighed regretfully, but did not press the matter further. He simply patted him on the shoulder to express his approval.

At this moment, the cultivators on the ship gradually recovered their strength, and Zhang Yifan took the opportunity to sit cross-legged on the deck and circulate his spiritual energy to regulate his breathing. Although he had appeared fearless in the battle just now, in fact, his spiritual energy consumption was extremely high, and he needed to recover as soon as possible to cope with the journey ahead.

In a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship sailed side by side with the reinforcements' treasure ships, gradually heading towards the distant Yunzhou. On the treasure ships, everyone's gaze frequently drifted to Zhang Yifan, who sat cross-legged, their hearts filled with reverence and gratitude. They knew that although this journey had been fraught with danger, under the protection of this fearless cultivator, they had ultimately escaped calamity.