Chapter 57

As Ryoma's blood was gradually refined by Jiang Chen using the Dragon Transformation Technique, the golden blood was slowly absorbed. The speed of the Dragon Transformation Technique's operation noticeably increased, and the rate at which it absorbed the elemental energy of heaven and earth also significantly accelerated. The six dragon patterns in his qi sea vibrated continuously, and Ryoma's blood spread through Jiang Chen's entire body through the vibration of the dragon patterns, reaching every part of him.

Buzz...

Jiang Chen's entire body emitted a buzzing sound. His expression was solemn, his eyes tightly closed, and a golden light flowed over his skin, making him look extremely divine.

The big yellow dog, standing to the side, pounded his chest in frustration. Watching someone else refine his own blood was indeed not a pleasant experience. What was even more frustrating was that he had to protect Jiang Chen.

"This kid is truly extraordinary. He has opened the Sea of Knowledge at the Qi Sea stage, and with his mid-Qi Sea stage cultivation, he can contend with the Human Dan stage. His body can even withstand the intense poison of the Azure Python, making his flesh as strong as steel and his qi and blood like a dragon. He has a natural aura of a superior being, which is indeed rare."

The big yellow dog stared at Jiang Chen without blinking. Even with his pride, he had to admit that the young man in front of him was exceptionally outstanding. Perhaps, such a prodigy could not be described as merely excellent; he was a miracle.

In fact, rebirth and reincarnation were themselves miracles. Jiang Chen's rebirth had created such a miracle.

"What cultivation technique is this kid practicing that he can absorb my blood?"

The big yellow dog looked at Jiang Chen, becoming increasingly astonished.

On the other side of the forest, Chen Shuang was in a gloomy mood, with Ruan Ling following behind him.

"Senior Brother Chen, that dog is extremely fast, even you can't catch up with it."

Ruan Ling said.

"No matter what, I will kill that damn dog today, and that Jiang Chen as well. How dare he kill someone from the Heavenly Sword Sect? He's simply courting death."

Chen Shuang gritted his teeth. His divine sense swept the area, locking onto a direction.

"Search that way. My divine sense can sense the traces of their passage; they are not far ahead."

Chen Shuang said, leading Ruan Ling forward. The direction was precisely where Jiang Chen and the big yellow dog were hiding in the valley.

Inside the cave, Jiang Chen's aura grew increasingly powerful. Ryoma's blood had been completely refined, and the Dragon Transformation Technique had indeed undergone a significant change. Its speed of operation was now twice as fast as before, which meant that Jiang Chen's future cultivation speed would also double, and the rate at which he absorbed the elemental energy of heaven and earth would also double.

At the same time, by absorbing the dragon bloodline within Ryoma, the Dragon Transformation Technique not only underwent a fundamental change but also made Jiang Chen's qi and blood even more vigorous. A blood aura, vaguely dragon-shaped, emanated from the top of his head.

"What? This kid is actually emitting dragon aura? How is that possible? What divine technique is he practicing that can be so extraordinary?"

The big yellow dog could no longer remain calm, as if he had seen the most incredible thing in the world. A human could actually emit dragon aura.

"It's really dragon aura. This kid is too monstrous. If I give him my own essence blood, he could use the technique to evolve my innate abilities. Damn, I haven't even awakened my own innate abilities yet."

The big yellow dog was extremely frustrated, feeling a sense of being overwhelmed.

Buzz...

Jiang Chen's dantian emitted another vibration. The originally illusory seventh dragon pattern began to gradually solidify, and in the blink of an eye, it was completely formed. At the same time, the eighth dragon pattern also quickly appeared.

The continuous formation of two dragon patterns was not due to the energy contained in the big yellow dog's blood but was entirely because of the fundamental change in the Dragon Transformation Technique. The dragon patterns formed under this fundamental change were the most solid.

Soon, the eighth dragon pattern was completely formed, and Jiang Chen's entire qi sea underwent a tumultuous change. He suddenly opened his eyes and quickly took out a Human Essence Pill to swallow it.

Whoosh...

A series of wind waves spread from the cave. At this moment, Jiang Chen had advanced to the late Qi Sea stage, and his aura had not yet stopped. The fundamental change in the Dragon Transformation Technique brought immense benefits to Jiang Chen, far surpassing the benefits of refining a powerful spirit beast. The ninth dragon pattern gradually formed in his qi sea, and the tenth dragon pattern was also completely condensed.

Boom!

An incredibly powerful wave of qi erupted from Jiang Chen's body, shaking the entire cave as if an earthquake had occurred. Ten dragon patterns made Jiang Chen's cultivation firmly stabilize at the late Qi Sea stage, almost reaching its peak. His combat power had at least doubled, and the ten dragon patterns originally represented a force of 100,000 pounds. Due to the fundamental change in the Dragon Transformation Technique, this force was even greater. Even without the叠加, a late Qi Sea stage cultivator possessing 100,000 pounds of strength was unprecedented, which was terrifying and unimaginable.

"Damn, you're really going to change the sky."

The big yellow dog's tongue hung out, truly shocked by Jiang Chen's transformation.

"Senior Brother Chen, there's movement over there."

Ruan Ling and Chen Shuang had just reached the edge of the valley and immediately sensed the movement inside.

"It must be that dog and Jiang Chen. Let's go. Junior Sister Ling, if a fight breaks out, stay back. That man and dog are cunning and treacherous; you are no match for them."

Chen Shuang reminded her.

"Alright, I'll help Senior Brother Chen from the side."

Ruan Ling said, but thinking about what the dog had done, she couldn't help but grit her teeth.

Inside the cave, Jiang Chen's eyes shot out two beams of light. He slowly stood up from the ground and smiled at the big yellow dog. Having received great benefits from the big yellow dog, he found the dog increasingly pleasing to the eye.

The big yellow dog's ears perked up: "The two from the Heavenly Sword Sect are here. Kill them for me."

"Let's go."

Jiang Chen chuckled, and the man and dog walked out of the cave. At that moment, Chen Shuang and the others also arrived outside the cave, and the two sides met face to face.

"Jiang Chen, dead dog, see where you run now."

Chen Shuang drew his long sword, his cold eyes fixed on the man and dog. At such close range, he had already locked onto Jiang Chen and the big yellow dog's auras. This time, he would not let them escape.

"I'm not planning to run this time."

Jiang Chen said calmly.

"Jiang Chen, apart from using poison treacherously, what else can you do? Even if you use poison, I will kill you today."

Chen Shuang raised his sword, pointing it at Jiang Chen.

"Do I need poison to deal with you? It would be a waste."

Jiang Chen was full of confidence. With his current near-peak Qi Sea stage strength, he could easily kill a Human Dan stage initial cultivator, and with a full effort, killing Chen Shuang was not impossible.

"Ha, that's the funniest joke I've ever heard. Prepare to die."

Chen Shuang laughed loudly, then swung his sword, cutting out a brilliant sword net that enveloped Jiang Chen.

"Go, kill him, no, don't kill him, I still want to take revenge."

The big yellow dog moved to the back, sitting on the ground with his tongue hanging out, ready to watch the show.

"Hey!"

Facing Chen Shuang's attack, Jiang Chen did not hesitate. He shouted and immediately used the Six Yang Mystic Finger. With a loud boom, two golden fingers appeared in the air, each as thick as a pillar, shining with golden light. After advancing to the late Qi Sea stage, he could now use the Two Yang Finger of the Six Yang Mystic Finger.

The Two Yang Finger allowed him to simultaneously shoot out two golden fingers, and after using the Two Yang Finger, the two golden fingers quickly merged into one.

The two giant fingers merged, and although their size did not significantly increase, their light became much more intense. The power was not just a simple addition of the two giant fingers; the fusion increased the power exponentially, making it far more powerful than the One Yang Finger.

Boom...

Under the impact of the golden fingers, Chen Shuang's sword net shattered, and the golden fingers continued to rush towards Chen Shuang with undiminished force.

"What?"

Chen Shuang's face changed drastically. Such a powerful combat technique was rare even in the Heavenly Sword Sect. Although Chen Shuang was a mid-Human Dan stage expert, the combat technique he practiced was only a mid-grade human-level technique, and he had no chance to practice a high-grade human-level technique, let alone a powerful earth-level technique.

The golden fingers instantly reached Chen Shuang, who did not dare to be careless. His battle weapon emitted a buzzing sound, and he cut out another brilliant sword beam.

The sword beam, like a golden ribbon, collided with Jiang Chen's golden fingers.

Boom...

The intense explosion shook the entire valley, and golden light shot into the sky, dazzling and brilliant.

Although Chen Shuang blocked the finger, he was not in good shape. He was pushed back several steps before stabilizing, feeling his internal qi and blood surge, his chest feeling stuffy and uncomfortable. Looking at Jiang Chen, who looked refreshed and full of energy, he was in stark contrast.

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible."

Chen Shuang's eyes turned red. He could not accept such a result. He was a genius disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, a mid-Human Dan stage expert, and yet he was defeated by a Qi Sea stage youth in this remote place. It was absurd.

Ruan Ling, standing behind, was surprised, her mouth slightly open. Her confidence in Chen Shuang vanished instantly, replaced by a sense of shock.

"Hehe, good, good, kid, you really haven't disappointed me, woof woof..."

The big yellow dog barked excitedly, clearly having gotten used to being a dog and forgetting his proud dragon heritage.

"I don't believe I will be defeated by a Qi Sea stage cultivator. Even if you have advanced to the late Qi Sea stage, I will not be defeated."

Chen Shuang gritted his teeth, his pride making it impossible for him to accept being defeated by a Qi Sea stage cultivator.

"Jiang Chen, I haven't used my full strength yet. Take my Thunder Slash."

Chen Shuang's aura surged again. He leaped into the air, two zhang high, his body surrounded by brilliant elemental energy, making the air crackle. His long sword created layers of sword waves.

"Slash!"

Chen Shuang roared, slashing down at Jiang Chen. This slash produced three brilliant sword beams, each like a golden great sword, attacking with an invincible momentum.