Chapter 202 - 197: Do Not Offend Ding Huan

Guan Pou had not even thought about it, she just reached out her hand in front of Ding Huan. Ding Huan grabbed Guan Pou's wrist and began to calculate again. Before he had finished calculating, he felt that the Qi cultivated by Guan Pou could be easily absorbed by him. In fact, as long as he used a certain method for Circulation, his control over the True Yuan inside Guan Pou's body was even stronger than her own. Ding Huan furrowed his brows, others might not be able to tell. But he was different, he had created his own Great Universe Technique, a cultivation technique he had developed himself. Thus, when it came to cultivation techniques and Circulation, there were basically no secrets in Ding Huan's eyes. "Try circulating a Cycle," said Ding Huan. "Yes," Guan Pou immediately began to circulate her cultivation technique. Just one Cycle, and Ding Huan was very clear about what cultivation technique Guan Pou was using. He let go of her hand and continued to calculate. Indeed, just as before, once Guan Pou left the Yanyue Sect, there were no more images. This meant that Guan Pou was destined to die after leaving the Yanyue Sect. "I'll ask you a few questions, first, what is the name of the cultivation technique you practice?" Ding Huan looked at Guan Pou. Without hesitation, Guan Pou answered: "The Great Phoenix Red Cloud Technique, said to be the Great Phoenix Immortal's technique. After cultivating it, I indeed made rapid progress, and my True Yuan is much more substantial than from the technique I practiced before. The only regret is that it does not operate very smoothly." Ding Huan sneered: "Of course, it doesn't operate smoothly because you are cultivating for someone else." "What do you mean?" Guan Pou's complexion turned pale, she had always suspected that there was something wrong with her cultivation technique, but the Great Phoenix Red Cloud Technique was envied by many. Still, the Young Sect Master had her practicing it. Now that Ding Huan mentioned it, she felt uneasy. "Do you know what 'Red Cloud' means?" Ding Huan asked. Guan Pou shook her head, she did not know. Ding Huan continued: "Red Cloud means 'Mist.' The Great Phoenix Red Cloud Technique, simply put, means 'Phoenix Mist.' Let me ask you another question. What does a woman typically wear when she is going to get married?" "A phoenix crown and red bridal robe." Guan Pou subconsciously answered, and then seemed to understand something, her hands trembling slightly. Ding Huan nodded: "It seems you understand, the cultivation technique you practice is meant for getting married, which means, once you reach a certain level of cultivation, your power is meant to be given to someone else." Guan Pou's face turned deathly pale, even a fool would understand now what was happening. "Show me your cultivation technique," said Ding Huan. Guan Pou's hands trembled, and she shakily took out the Jade Scroll of the Great Phoenix Red Cloud Technique from her Storage Bag. Ding Huan scanned it with his Divine Will, and scoffed: "The technique is indeed impressive, but it is too tyrannical and overbearing, it cannot be directly cultivated, as direct cultivation would cause the body to explode and die. Instead, it requires one person to cultivate it and, after Foundation Establishment, pass the foundation to a second person. Because the first person softens the violence and tyranny through cultivation, the second person can completely inherit the powerful technique." "Am I going to explode and die after I achieve Foundation Establishment?" Guan Pou, not wanting to die, asked tremblingly. Ding Huan affirmed: "Yes, you will explode and die after Foundation Establishment. If I am not wrong, the best way to transition this technique is through a method of Dual Cultivation. Fairy Huan, now that you are at the Perfect level of Qi Cultivation and are about to establish your Foundation, has someone informed you to go somewhere to establish it?" Guan Pou nodded blankly, thoroughly understanding what was happening now. Many people envied her, wondering why a Young Sect Master of the Yanyue Sect would take a fancy to her, a girl from a Mortal city. It turned out that from the very first moment they set their eyes on her, they had chosen her to be the cultivator of the Great Phoenix Red Cloud Technique. Her sole purpose in coming to the Yanyue Sect was to facilitate the Foundation Establishment for the Young Sect Master of the Yanyue Sect. Guan Pou felt somewhat self-mocking, always priding herself on her appearance. Because she was beautiful, even the Young Sect Master of the Yanyue Sect hoped she would become his Taoist couple. Entering the Taoist Realm and becoming the Taoist couple of the Young Sect Master of the Yanyue Sect was, naturally, a dream come true for Guan Pou. It wasn't just the support of her family, even without their support, she was eager to head to the Taoist Realm. At the side, Liu Yinzhu watched, secretly shocked. Was Ding Huan really just a Qi Cultivator? Even if she saw this, she would not understand what was going on; Ding Huan, on the other hand, had managed to discern such a secret matter. If this person was not on their side, he would be truly terrifying. Thinking back to the Great Ravine Valley and the Lost Swamp, was there ever a time when Ding Huan wasn't in danger? This only strengthened Liu Yinzhu's resolve to take Ding Huan to Purple Mist Valley at all cost. "Thank you, Brother Ding." Guan Pou stood up like a walking corpse, planning to return to the Lost Swamp. If she died there, so be it; if not, she would once again traverse the Great Ravine Valley until her death. Her departure from the Mortal World had been spectacular, even the Emperor of the True Industry Empire had known about it, yet now it was a joke. The Taoist Realm was indeed a myth to mortals, but how much filth was hidden within that myth? Since she was taken to the Taoist Realm as a Furnace Tripod for Cultivation Technique, what about the other Sect Disciples? How many of their fates would be the same as hers? Perhaps those disciples were not taken as Furnace Tripods, but nobody could ensure they would not be used for other purposes. Ding Huan said indifferently, "You cultivating this technique may not necessarily lead to certain death." "Is there still hope for me?" Guan Pou stared blankly at Ding Huan, his words like a straw to a drowning woman. She thought so because she was no fool; she knew that resolving the issues after cultivating such a technique was too difficult. If such a problem were easy to resolve, then Yi Jiang would not have neglected her in the Yanyue Sect. Ding Huan smiled slightly without responding. Compared to his creation of the Great Universe Technique, solving Guan Pou's issue was trivial. In the eyes of anyone in the Triple Heaven Star Land, it was certain death for Guan Pou to cultivate such a technique. But Ding Huan was an exception. His understanding of the Great Dao, the details of cultivation, and even the understanding of every Cycle, was unmatched by anyone else. After he created the Great Universe Technique, this fragmented knowledge had been refined by him, forming a whole new knowledge system. He had several methods to help Guan Pou solve her issues, but he did not know which one she might need. "Mr. Ding, after cultivating the Marriage Dress Technique, it is basically irresolvable, no matter which version," said Liu Yinzhu, worried that Ding Huan would recklessly make promises and quickly interjected. "Brother Ding, if you can save me, please help me, Guan Pou. Even if it kills me, I will only feel grateful." Guan Pou was about to kneel to Ding Huan. Now with a mindset of certain death, Ding Huan's words gave her a glimmer of hope. Thus, even if she truly died, she would die willingly. Ding Huan said, "I indeed can save you, and I have two relatively good methods. First, find a way for you to switch to another Cultivation Technique, second, have you continue cultivating the Great Phoenix Red Cloud Technique in such a way that no one else can take it from you." "I don't want the Great Phoenix Red Cloud Technique, I'll switch to another Cultivation Technique," Guan Pou said. Hearing about the Great Phoenix Red Cloud Technique was like hearing about a venomous snake. "Fairy Huan, I suppose you won't dare return to the Yanyue Sect after this. I only have one request—after I save you, I hope you do not tell your maid, Qing Yu, that it was I who intervened," Ding Huan said. Guan Pou let out a bitter laugh: "I must be blind to have brought such a treacherous person with me, her, heh..." Upon hearing this, Liu Yinzhu immediately understood the situation and sighed, "It seems that Mr. Ding was right to warn us earlier. That Qing Yu is indeed no good thing. Did she stab her master in the back?" Guan Pou hummed in acknowledgment, not continuing the subject. A thought struck Ding Huan, and he then said: "I do have a method—you could let her cultivate the Great Phoenix Red Cloud Technique, wouldn't that solve everything perfectly?" Guan Pou was startled; she had not considered this. Seeing Guan Pou's expression, Ding Huan spoke without any mincing of words: "Indecision leads to chaos; with your hesitant nature, I would advise you to return to the Mortal World as soon as possible." "You are right, Brother Ding," Guan Pou made up her mind, knowing how many times Qing Yu had plotted against her behind her back. Ding Huan thought to himself, this was the right decision. Liu Yinzhu, seeming to understand Ding Huan even better, realized that since Qing Yu had offended him, he indeed intended to pay her back now. Not only had Qing Yu caused trouble with her words initially, but now he was also encouraging Guan Pou to let Qing Yu cultivate the Great Phoenix Red Cloud Technique. It seemed that no matter what, one should never offend this Ding Huan. "Fairy Huan, solving the matter of the Cultivation Technique for you will take a few days. Elder Liu, did you have something to discuss with me?" Ding Huan turned towards Liu Yinzhu. Just as Liu Yinzhu was about to respond, Ding Huan suddenly stood up. Liu Yinzhu was still puzzled when she heard a loud explosion outside Ding Huan's courtyard. Following that, a long spear tore through Ding Huan's courtyard, leaving it in complete disarray. "Ding Huan, did you think hiding here would mean that the Dual Soul Sect could not find you? Today marks your death," said a tall, thin man holding a long spear outside, his intense murderous intent causing the weakest, Lao Liu and Yan Mei, to falter. Yan Mei turned pale as paper upon hearing the words "Dual Soul Sect." "Elder Can Ping, what is the meaning of this?" Liu Yinzhu obviously recognized the man and spoke with a hint of reprimand. The man scanned Liu Yinzhu, his tone still icy: "Elder Liu, it would be best if you don't get involved, or else you won't be able to leave West Wind City today either." Liu Yinzhu's expression darkened, though she continued no further. She was well aware that she was no match for the man, not by a long stretch. She had just refined her True Pill, and her True Pill realm was not yet fully stabilized. The man, on the other hand, was a late-stage True Pill expert. If a fight ensued, she would undoubtedly lose. "You might as well step aside, I'm taking this Ding Huan back to the sect," said Can Ping, softening his tone upon seeing that Liu Yinzhu did not respond. Liu Yinzhu, though weaker, was still an elder of the Purple Mist Valley. Liu Yinzhu coldly said, "Ding Huan is my friend. Today, unless I die here, no one can take him away." "So be it then," As he spoke, Can Ping's long spear swirled up a storm of spear shadows enveloping Liu Yinzhu. Liu Yinzhu extended her hand, and her long sword likewise transformed into a screen of sword shadows. Boom! The spear shadows struck the sword shadows, which shattered like thin glass.