"Master, you've come for …" Ji Ning looked at Zhou Tong rather expectantly.
Seeing Ji Ning's expectant look, Zhou Tong laughed. "I'm just here to give you a bit of a chance at victory. As for whether or not you can win, that'll be up to you."
As he spoke, Zhou Tong glanced at the nearby Yuchi Xiyue. She immediately, very tactfully, left the place.
After Xiyue left, Zhou Tong casually tapped Ji Ning's palm with his finger. Instantly, a wave of intense pain shot into Ji Ning's heart. He subconsciously activated the [Starseizing Hand], and only then did he manage to dispel the pain.
"You've finally reached the threshold of the [Starseizing Hand]. The power of the First Cycle of the Starseizing Hand is too weak. I'll transmit the Second Cycle to you." As Zhou Tong spoke, he tapped Ji Ning's forehead with his finger. Instantly, the contents of the Second Cycle of the [Starseizing Hand] were transmitted into his mind.
The contents of the [Starseizing Hand] were simply too vast. If it were all transmitted to Ji Ning, given his current level of divine sense, he would need at least a week to digest and absorb it. There was only a month left until the Conclave of Immortal Destiny. Naturally, he couldn't waste that much time.
In addition, the Conclave of Immortal Destiny did not permit Primal Divinity cultivators to enter. Even if he were to be transmitted the higher-level [Starseizing Hand], it would be useless.
The contents of the Second Cycle of the Starseizing Hand were extremely simple. Ji Ning only needed half a day to completely digest and absorb it.
"The Second Cycle of the Starseizing Hand requires so much Five Elements essence. Right now, I …" Ji Ning was rather vexed. When he had first completed the Starseizing Hand, he had spent an enormous amount of time searching for Five Elements essence.
"I've prepared something for you!" Zhou Tong casually handed over the Five Elements peacock feathers he had acquired long ago to Ji Ning.
When Zhou Tong had first trained in the Third Cycle of the [Starseizing Hand], more than half of the Five Elements essence had been used up, but the remaining essence was more than enough for Ji Ning to complete the Second Cycle of the Starseizing Hand.
"Many thanks, Master!!" Ji Ning was overjoyed. He immediately took the five peacock feathers and began to cultivate.
In just a few moments, the Five Elements Peacock's feathers were completely annihilated. At the same time, Ji Ning's hands flashed with a misty Five Elements Treasure Light. When the Five Elements Treasure Light dissipated, Ji Ning's second revolution of the Star Picking Hand had been completed.
"So this is the second cycle of the Star Seizing Hand. What a powerful divine ability!" Ji Ning was shocked. The power of the second cycle was many times stronger than the first.
"I told you before that you can't use this ability unless you're in danger, but it doesn't matter now." Zhou Tong continued. "This divine ability was created by a True God of Primordial Chaos … Daoist Threelives. The power of this divine ability is so great that it can be ranked in the top ten of the Three Realms."
"However, Daoist Threelives had quite a few enemies in the past. If you reveal this divine ability, it's very likely that his enemies will discover it. That's why I told you to use it less. "
"But now … since I've already broken through to the Empyrean God level, you can use this divine ability as you please. No need to worry so much. Even if you die in a battle against someone of the same level, I won't care. But if anyone dares to bully the weak, I'll personally intervene! "Zhou Tong looked at Ji Ning, then spoke directly.
"As a Fiendgod Body Refiner, you train in the number one technique of the Three Realms, the [Chi Ming's Diagram of the Nine Heavens]. At the same time, you also have one of the top ten divine abilities of the Three Realms, the [Star Seizing Hand]. If you are unable to defeat someone of the same level despite having such an advantage, then you can only blame yourself for being too weak. " Zhou Tong spoke very bluntly. He wasn't Ji Ning's babysitter; all he could do was ensure that Ji Ning wouldn't be affected by high-level cultivators.
"Yes, your disciple understands!" Ji Ning's heart shook.
Only today did he truly understand that Zhou Tong wasn't the sort of person who would protect his own.
All he could do was provide an environment for him to grow in, and he needed him to compete with others of the same level. He wasn't like those masters of other sects, who would take care of everything and even take revenge if their disciples died.
"The [Star Plucking Hand] is only the first trump card I'm giving you. Next up is this!" Zhou Tong pointed at Ji Ning's forehead again.
"Rumble!"
With this point, Ji Ning's entire body fell limp, and he quietly lay on the boat, as if he had fallen asleep.
However, in his mind, something he had never seen before appeared.
An illusory figure, whose face couldn't be seen clearly, was currently holding a sword and thrusting it towards Ji Ning.
When this figure was thrusting towards Ji Ning, Ji Ning's mind actually automatically recalled the sword techniques and techniques used by the other party. These sword techniques seemed to have been branded into the depths of his mind, as if he had known about them for countless years.
"This is …" Ji Ning's mind trembled, and then he quickly raised his sword and clashed with the illusory figure.
The two of them used the same moves, the same sword techniques, and the two swords clashed in the air.
As they clashed, Ji Ning's comprehension of this set of sword techniques grew deeper and deeper. By the time he had performed all of the sword techniques ten times, the illusory figure had already slowly dissipated.
In its place was a second illusory figure.
This illusory figure had also performed a second set of sword techniques …
Time slowly passed. Ji Ning lay quietly on the boat, drifting with the waves. Zhou Tong sat quietly to the side, guarding Ji Ning.
Suddenly, Zhou Tong opened his eyes and looked not too far away. He saw Yuchi Xiyue flying over from not too far away with a man in tow.
It was a man dressed in a black robe. He was tall and sturdy, and his eyes carried a trace of dense baleful aura. This man was King Yan. He had cultivated to become a Celestial Immortal through killing, so his baleful aura was exceptionally dense. He also had a nickname – King Yan. Many Primal Divinity realm cultivators couldn't even withstand his gaze.
At this moment, King Yan had flown over to Zhou Tong's small lake. He bowed respectfully, then said, "Greetings, Empyrean God Tribulation Flame."
"No need to be so courteous." Zhou Tong swept King Yan with his gaze. King Yan's mind trembled violently, and all of his baleful aura completely vanished before Zhou Tong's calm gaze.
"His Imperial Majesty must be extremely happy that you have returned to the imperial capital …" King Yan said.
But before King Yan could finish speaking, Zhou Tong waved his hand. "For now, there's no need to trouble him. I will naturally appear at the Conclave of Immortal Destiny. I've only come to see this disciple of mine. As for everything else, we'll talk about it after the Conclave. You can leave now. Don't disturb me for a month before the Conclave begins. "
"Yes!" King Yan immediately led Yuchi Xiyue away from the lake.
At the same time, he instructed his guards and maids not to approach the lake.
Seven days after King Yan's departure, Ji Ning finally opened his eyes. At this moment, his gaze was incomparably sharp, and it seemed as though sword-light was flashing wildly within it.
"Master, that was …" Ji Ning opened his eyes. He couldn't help but feel as though a lifetime had passed since then.
However, those profound sword techniques were still fresh in his mind. It was as though he had trained in all of them.
"It's nothing. I just showed you some of my insights into sword techniques." Zhou Tong laughed. "However, right now, you are showing off too much of your abilities. In the next ten or so days, you need to focus on comprehending sword techniques. Do your best to conceal this sharpness."
"Yes, your disciple understands!" Ji Ning nodded.
"After you achieve victory in the Conclave of Immortal Destiny, follow me and leave the Grand Xia!" Zhou Tong finally said.
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