"Clear Crane Enlightened Skill (Perfection), Full-mastery. (Special traits. Flying Pure Bliss, Crane Control Skill.) "
The original few special traits were now combined into two.
'That's strange. I've only derived it once, and there's already such a huge change. '
Lu Sheng muttered to himself. After the enlightened skill changed, the information that surged into his mind allowed him to roughly understand the effects of Flying Pure Bliss and Crane Control Skill.
'Flying Pure Bliss improves my speed, reaction, and accuracy along with my skill. It's equivalent to combining all the previous traits together. Crane Control Skill … It's really Crane Control Skill … The skill to control white cranes … '
Lu Sheng was slightly speechless. From the name alone, Deep Blue had automatically suggested names based on the key effects mentioned in the enlightened skill.
The name was indeed suitable. The general meaning of Flying to Paradise was that it was fast and had quick reflexes. It could send people to paradise. Flying Pure Bliss also meant sending people to paradise.
In other words, it was a description of the speed and accuracy of killing.
Lu Sheng looked at the amount of Mental Energy he had expended. He had expended two units of Mental Energy in total. As the most basic cultivation method, one derivation expended two units of Mental Energy. It was already considered a decent level among the mortals.
'Again!'
He began deriving again. He pressed the derive button on the right side of the frame with his consciousness.
"Hiss …"
The frame blurred slowly. In the blink of an eye, it became clear again.
The new enlightened skill did not change much. It merely added the word 'Major' to the original foundation.
The traits and other aspects of the 'Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill' were not much different from before. The only difference was the trait of the crane spirit being united.
Lu Sheng wanted to derive more, but he could not find the button. The derive button behind the frame vanished completely.
'I can't derive it. It must mean that the cultivation method is already perfected. Or perhaps, my experience and knowledge in this system of cultivation methods aren't sufficient.' Lu Sheng understood.
'Then, I'll try to increase my skill directly.' He could feel a light, gas-like substance flowing slowly within his body.
It was similar to inner Qi, yet not. It was lighter and fainter than inner Qi.
Lu Sheng took a deep breath. He adjusted his sitting posture and checked if the Warning Formation with the short saber as its core was intact. Only then did he continue to meditate.
'Level up the Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill,' he thought to himself as his gaze fell on the Clear Crane Enlightened Skill.
As soon as the thought was sent out, the frame immediately became blurry. This time, the frame did not regain its clarity as quickly as before. Instead, it was much slower.
…
The capital of the West Cliff Dynasty — Famed City.
The continuous sound of the bamboo flute played a melancholy and melancholy long melody.
Inside the Residence of the Grand Preceptor, Yang Huanzhen had a leisurely expression on his face as he enjoyed the dance of beautiful women in transparent gauze.
There were several armored generals sitting on both sides of the table, but all of them were looking straight ahead and sitting upright.
After a bamboo flute was played, the beauties retreated one after another.
A general on the right slowly stood up and cupped his fists.
"I don't dare to disobey the Grand Preceptor's invitation. However, the borders are in dire straits and the foreign races are invading. We are preparing to leave tomorrow … "
Yang Huanzhen raised her hand to stop him from speaking.
"It's not that I don't want you to go, but if you go like this, even if you bring an army, how are you going to deal with the outsiders?"
"In the Grand Preceptor's opinion, what should we do?" another general asked in a low voice.
"I have an item here. As long as you toss it out when you encounter the outsiders, you will receive a miraculous effect." Yang Huanzhen clapped his hands with a smile.
Beautiful women immediately walked up with jade trays and gave each general a small brocade pouch.
"Unless it's absolutely necessary, please do not open the brocade pouch recklessly, lest you cause trouble," Yang Huanzhen reminded.
Most of the generals had heard of the Grand Preceptor Yang's strange abilities. At the moment, they were still skeptical, but they all agreed.
After another round of toasts and drinks, the generals left the banquet and bid their farewells.
Soon, Yang Huanzhen was the only one left in the lively banquet.
He picked up a cup of wine and drank it in one gulp.
"The Grand Preceptor sure is in a good mood. With Lie Shan Jun's aura looming over us, he's still in the mood to drink fine wine."
In the empty hall, the blurry silhouette of a pale golden woman slowly appeared. She raised her head and looked at Yang Huanzhen who sat on the main seat.
"Your sect will deal with Lie Shan Jun. All we have to do is maintain the situation in the back," Yang Huanzhen said with a faint smile.
The pale golden woman slowly solidified and revealed her true form. She was an alluring woman wearing a long dress with a golden phoenix on it and a phoenix bead curtain on her head.
If any officials of the court were here, they would definitely recognize her as the current Empress Lin. Some also called her the Demon Empress.
"Did something happen this time?" Yang Huanzhen asked in a low voice.
"According to the original plan, everything is going smoothly. As long as the Spring and Autumn House can't find the core of our formation, everything will be fine." Empress Lin shook her head. "However, I heard yesterday that the Grand Preceptor sent out three imperial edicts to the Commanding Prince, the Moon Prince, and the Zhao Prince. He ordered them to send out their armies to suppress the various regions …"
"These three princes are each responsible for the three key nodes of the dynasty's protective formation. If we don't get rid of them, the formation can't be dispelled. If we can't dispel the formation, we can forget about getting it. "Yang Huanzhen's expression slowly turned serious.
"I hope you're telling the truth." Empress Lin didn't know the details herself. It was just a warning. "If those bitches from the House of Spring and Autumn find out, it'll be a lot more trouble."
"Don't worry. I know the situation of the world." Yang Huanzhen raised his cup and chuckled.
The members of the Spring and Autumn Sect who had entered the world had always prioritized maintaining the stability of the country. If the Indefinite Cult wanted to change dynasties and obtain the dynasty's fortune secret treasure, they would need sufficient support from the people.
If the dynasty was stable and the people's hearts were stable, then there would be no need to mention anything. However, if the world was in turmoil, with revolts everywhere, and the court's discipline was weak, then the chances would be greater.
Yang Huanzhen and Empress Lin, who represented the Indefinite Cult, were merely partners. Yang Huanzhen represented the Boundless Sea and the Golden Pass Cave.
The Golden Crossing Cave was actually one of the representative powers of the demon race.
The demons and the Indefinite Cult worked together in an attempt to overthrow the dynasty and achieve their goals.
"Then, when do we make our move?" Empress Lin pondered for a moment before asking. "As long as the three kings don't die, the empire's formation will remain intact. It will be difficult to break the cycle."
"It won't be long. I'll arrange an opportunity." Yang Huanzhen gulped down the wine in one gulp.
…
Huan Jiu, Moon Prince Mansion.
The sky was dark. Dark clouds covered the sky.
Lu Sheng sat cross-legged in his bedroom. He chased away all his servants and maids. He cultivated the Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill alone.
Apart from him, there was only a little white crane that had been born not too long ago in the bedroom.
At this time, in the originally empty and luxurious bedroom, wisps of white mist were constantly spreading and drifting.
Lu Sheng's brows were tightly knitted together. Thick white mist was gushing out of his nostrils, ears, mouth, and eyes.
"Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill (Perfected), 60 years' worth of cultivation. (Special traits. Flying to Ultimate Bliss, Crane-controlling Skill) "
'There's clearly no change in the special traits. Instead, my body is being affected by this enlightened skill's cultivation power.
Lu Sheng could clearly feel a large amount of mental power surging into his Muyuan acupoint. At the same time, the acupoint was also gushing out a formless, undetectable power that was transforming his entire body.
He had come into contact with many types of power, from material energy to the intangible spirit and mental power. However, none of them were as peculiar as this formless power.
Rather than calling it a transformation, it would be more accurate to call it a repair.
This peculiar energy was constantly mending the many holes in his body. Some of his organs were also undergoing a certain degree of mutation under the influence of this energy. They became more active and more powerful.
For some reason, he thought of the Void Root. If this was the power of the Void Root recorded in the legends, Lu Sheng reckoned that he might believe it for a while.
'It's only 60 years' worth of cultivation, but my body can't take it anymore. Looks like I'm still too weak. My Yang Essence hasn't been strengthened enough. I need time to get used to it. 'Lu Sheng opened his eyes and raised his hand. He looked at his arm.
A faint silhouette of white feathers appeared on the surface of his hand.
'Looks like this world's Taoist skill isn't as simple as it seems …' Lu Sheng stopped cultivating and stood up. Nearby, the little white crane was even more affectionate this time. It came up to him and rubbed itself against him.
With a thought, Lu Sheng circulated the Crane-controlling Skill in his body.
Immediately, he seized control of the little white crane's body. It felt as if he had suddenly gained a remote-controlled toy that he could control with his thoughts.
'According to Wu Youzi, this Crane-controlling Skill must've been created specifically for rearing red-crowned cranes in the sect. That's why it's displayed in the skill formula.' Lu Sheng muttered to himself. He extended his hand and channeled a sliver of the Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill's Pure Qi through the little white crane's armpit.
Then, he controlled the little white crane's body and directed the sliver of Pure Qi to circulate according to the Twin Spirit Zheng Yuan Mantra's route.
After a few minutes, Lu Sheng released his control over the little white crane. However, the circulation route had already been repeated dozens of times in the little white crane's body.
The little white crane stood where it was in a daze for a while. Then, the Twin Spirit Zheng Yuan Mantra's faint ripples slowly spread from its body.
As expected, it began cultivating according to the Pure Qi's route!
Lu Sheng immediately understood how the Clear Crane Sect reared so many red-crowned cranes.
'I'll let my body get used to it today. Even my Confusion Realm spirit hasn't encountered this strange energy before. I'll have to be more careful. '
Lu Sheng tidied his robes. The rich Pure Qi of 60 years flowed and circulated slowly in his body like a small river.
His ears and eyes became sharper, and his movements became more nimble. His eyesight had also improved significantly.
If he circulated the Pure Qi to every part of his body, it would produce an even more powerful amplification effect.
For the next few days, Lu Sheng followed his usual routine. He listened to the information provided by his servant, Mi Gong, every day. The Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill also increased at the rate of 60 years' worth of cultivation every few days.
Similar to him, the little white crane also became more mystical as Lu Sheng's cultivation increased. Its size changed every day as well. After a few days, one could no longer tell that it was a newborn little white crane.
Wu Youzi would occasionally come over to give Lu Sheng pointers on his cultivation experiences and details. He was slightly shocked by the little white crane's transformation. However, he merely attributed it to the crane's extraordinary natural endowments and the fact that Lu Sheng had fed it many good things. He did not think too much about it.
There were many animals with unique bloodlines in this world. It was normal for a mere white crane to have an abnormality.
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