The cultivation method in the jade slip is not an unrivaled devil art, but it is precisely what Ding Hao needs most at present. Although the secret methods of the Limitless Devil Art are extraordinary, they can only be used with the support of powerful true essence. With Ding Hao's cultivation level in the middle stage of Bigu, he simply can't practice it.
Some of the cultivation methods left by Chen Ling are within Ding Hao's current capacity to practice. Just now, when Ding Hao fought with Zhang Li and the other three, he was entirely relying on his robust body. Although he didn't suffer much when facing Dai Zhenjun and Wang Yunfei, Zhang Li was a different story. On the one hand, the gap in their cultivation realms was too large, and on the other hand, his close - combat attacks didn't even have a chance to get close to Zhang Li. However, with these cultivation methods from Chen Ling, although he still can't pose a threat to Zhang Li, he is no longer completely at the mercy of others!
Ding Hao once again went into seclusion in the secret cave of the deep pool. He felt that this place might be the most secluded and quiet place within the Limitless Devil Sect!
Without the help of the inner elixir of the eight - winged purple python, his progress in cultivation was a bit slow. Nevertheless, relying on his own hard work and tenacity, Ding Hao managed to raise his cultivation from the middle stage of Bigu to the early stage of Kāiguāng. This process took him nearly three years.
Ding Hao has also completed the cultivation of the suitable cultivation methods left by Chen Ling.
The Binding Spirit Art can bind those whose cultivation realms are similar to his own for about three seconds. Don't underestimate these three seconds, as it can play a decisive role in a fight. However, this technique can only be used in close combat, and when used, there will be chain - like white light. If others are careful, they can completely defend against it. But for Ding Hao, it is already a precious thing.
The Cold Soul Art can inflict cold damage on the enemy when attacking. Unfortunately, this method is incomplete, and Ding Hao can't fully exert its power. However, when used in combination with the Heaven - Defying Devil Sword, it can make up for this deficiency, and the power still satisfies Ding Hao. The other several cultivation methods are also incomplete, and Ding Hao doesn't see the necessity of cultivating them.
The eight - winged purple python has devoured the flesh of its mother python and absorbed a top - grade spirit stone from Ding Hao. It has already woken up and is now about three zhang long. Because Ding Hao swallowed its mother's inner elixir, it has regarded Ding Hao as its only kin, and Ding Hao can already communicate with it, making it a great helper.
At this time, Ding Hao believes that if he were to fight Zhang Li again, with the help of these things, although he wouldn't dare to say that he could surely defeat Zhang Li, he might not necessarily be at a disadvantage either. Of course, the premise is that Zhang Li has not made any progress in these few years. Otherwise, if the gap in their cultivation realms becomes too large, the probability of Ding Hao winning will still be extremely low.
Ding Hao feels that further blind cultivation won't bring much progress. Cultivation also involves cultivating the mind. If he doesn't have enough experiences, it will be very difficult for him to achieve a greater breakthrough. Moreover, he hasn't made any progress in the basic materials for the talismans and formations he practices. Last time, he originally wanted to collect some, but his plan was disrupted by Zhang Li's unexpected appearance.
There are some remarks about the basic materials in Chen Ling's jade slip, indicating their locations in the Soul - Severing Mountain. This makes Ding Hao even more delighted. He doesn't need to take any detours when looking for them, which also makes Ding Hao have a bit of a favorable impression of Chen Ling.
Although Chen Ling has always been ill - intentioned towards him, it was also Chen Ling who brought him into such a mysterious and unpredictable cultivation world. From this point of view, Chen Ling has some kindness towards him. Otherwise, he might forever repeat the steps of his predecessors in the ordinary world and achieve nothing in his life!
After tidying up the items on his body, Ding Hao left the secret cave!
The Soul - Severing Mountain stretches for tens of thousands of li. Because of the abundant spiritual energy in this mountain, there are countless rare flowers and plants, strange rocks, and fierce beasts! There are also numerous secret caves and deep pools. For cultivators, there are plenty of materials. However, if one doesn't know where the things they need are, it will be very troublesome to look for them. Fortunately, Chen Ling's jade slip has introductions to the locations of some basic materials, saving Ding Hao a great deal of effort!
Avoiding the sensitive areas near several other sects, after several months, Ding Hao has already collected most of the basic materials he needs. The single horn of the Earth Rhinoceros is one of the materials he needs most at present. However, the Earth Rhinoceros only appears near the Huotong Mountain Cave. This place is the border between the Blood Fiend Sect and the Soul - Devouring Sect. Although the Earth Rhinoceros is not a precious thing, the disciples of these two sects often appear here.
The two sects are quite powerful. In case of a conflict, with his current cultivation level, even with the help of the speed of the Heaven - Defying Devil Sword, if he encounters a cultivator of the Nascent Soul stage or above in the devil cultivation path, he might not even be able to escape.
After thinking about it, he is still willing to take this risk. Being timid in doing things is not Ding Hao's character. Ding Hao concentrated his mind and carefully searched for the traces of the Earth Rhinoceros. After an hour of effort, his hard work paid off, and he successfully found two Earth Rhinoceroses. With one sword strike, the horns of the two beasts were separated from their bodies. He summoned the eight - winged purple python to devour the bodies of the two beasts. Looking at the Earth Rhinoceros horns, the quality was surprisingly excellent. He couldn't help but marvel at his good luck.
During the months of searching with Ding Hao, the eight - winged purple python has been of great help. Ordinary magical beasts have no ability to resist the eight - winged purple python, saving Ding Hao a lot of effort. In the past few years, following Ding Hao, the eight - winged purple python has also gained a lot of benefits. Although Ding Hao knows the preciousness of the spirit herbs and jade in his jade slip, on the one hand, he doesn't need them currently, and on the other hand, no matter how good the items are, if he is strong enough, he can obtain them again. Ding Hao doesn't plan to search for them in famous mountains and great rivers by himself. Seizing them by force is his idea. Moreover, the eight - winged purple python's consumption of those items is not that much. Therefore, basically, the eight - winged purple python can eat whatever it wants. Under the continuous nourishment of spirit herbs and jade, it shows signs of a breakthrough and evolution.
At this time, suddenly, the sound of an argument reached Ding Hao's ears. Ding Hao was startled and was about to escape on his sword immediately. But the content of the conversation between the two had already reached his ears.
"The once - in - fifty - year Soul - Refining Sect Assembly is coming soon. Du Mingwei, instead of staying in seclusion and cultivating hard, what are you doing here? Looking at your cultivation level in the middle stage of Kāiguāng, I'm afraid you haven't even completed the third layer of the Blood Fiend Scripture. Otherwise, you won't even have the qualification to enter!" This sneering voice was the first to reach Ding Hao's ears!
"Hehe, I'm only in the middle stage of Kāiguāng. Aren't you just in the late stage of Kāiguāng? You're no different from me and don't have the qualification either. Last time, only three of you from the Soul - Devouring Sect survived, right? In our Blood Fiend Sect, although we're not great either, five of us survived. That's two more than you! I really don't know on what basis you're mocking me!" Another cold laugh also came, only this one was much hoarser!
Hearing that the cultivation levels of the two were not much higher than his own, although it would be difficult to win, he had enough ability to protect himself. So instead of leaving in a hurry, Ding Hao was also very curious about the Soul - Refining Sect Assembly they mentioned. He got closer and started listening attentively when he was sure they couldn't detect him.
"If it weren't for your Blood Fiend Sect relying on the soul - shattering of your own sect members, how could five of you have survived? You're so cruel to your own people. You're truly shameless!" The mocking voice came again.
"Survival of the fittest! As devil cultivators, this is how we should be. We only care about the result, not the process! Let's put this aside for now. Why are you here? I'm here because of an appointment with Jiang Ruyun from the Yin - Yang Harmonious Union Sect. You're not here to enjoy the scenery, are you? Hehe, Brother Hao, you'd better leave and don't disturb my good business!" Du Mingwei said complacently.
"Oh, you're also here because of Jiang Ruyun's invitation. Coincidentally, so am I. Although Jiang Ruyun is a third - generation disciple of the Yin - Yang Harmonious Union Sect, her Yin - Yang Devil Art has already achieved a certain level. If I have intercourse with her, it will surely be an ecstatic experience. Hehe, we all know the style of the disciples of the Yin - Yang Harmonious Union Sect. It seems that only one of us can have this honor today. Du Mingwei, you're no match for me. You'd better leave early to avoid embarrassment!" This man sneered continuously.
"Haochengzhong, your cultivation level is only a little higher than mine. I don't believe you can do anything to me!" The early bird catches the worm. This man clearly understands this truth. Without any visible movement, a pair of chicken - claw - shaped Yin - Yang battle - axes with a bloody red mist rushed towards Haochengzhong at high speed.
"Like a tiny pearl, you dare to compete with the bright moon. Although your chicken - claw - shaped Yin - Yang battle - axes are a treasure, with your cultivation level of less than the third layer of the Blood Fiend Scripture to control them, how can you exert their power? You still want to compete with me? You're really courting death!" As the man spoke, a black flag completely entwined with ghost - faced yin souls was swung towards the chicken - claw - shaped Yin - Yang battle - axes. As soon as they touched, the ghost - faced yin souls burst out violently, like an octopus with eight tentacles, completely wrapping the chicken - claw - shaped Yin - Yang battle - axes.
"I didn't expect that you've cultivated the Soul - Devouring Flag to the level of a hundred ghosts running amok. I'm unlucky today. Return my chicken - claw - shaped Yin - Yang battle - axes and I'll leave!" Seeing the power of the Soul - Devouring Flag, Du Mingwei started to feel nervous.
"Want to run after suffering a loss? It's not that easy! Hehe!" Another flag was swung towards Du Mingwei. The ghost - faced yin souls on the flag seemed to be about to leave the flag and completely wrapped Du Mingwei before he could escape.
"Haochengzhong, how dare you treat me like this! The Blood Fiend Sect will never let you go!" Du Mingwei screamed shrilly. The ghost - faced yin souls on the Soul - Devouring Flag were sucking Du Mingwei's body like blood - sucking leeches. Du Mingwei's tall body was gradually losing flesh and becoming thinner.
"You're about to die and you're still being stubborn. Under my Soul - Devouring Flag, you won't even have a soul left. Who will know about today's matter? Even if the Blood Fiend Sect finds out, so what? Our Soul - Devouring Sect is not afraid of your Blood Fiend Sect!" Seeing Du Mingwei in this state, Haochengzhong couldn't help but laugh arrogantly.
"Damn it, I'll never let you go even if I die!" Du Mingwei screamed shrilly. Suddenly, his body emitted a blood - red light and rushed towards Haochengzhong. At first, the red light was weak, but when it was close to Haochengzhong, the blood qi became extremely strong.
Haochengzhong's arrogant expression suddenly turned to panic, and he fled in a hurry. Before he had run a few steps, he heard Du Mingwei howl, "Blood Fiend Explosion Art!" His whole body exploded in the air like gunpowder. The ghost - faced yin souls on the Soul - Devouring Flag also seemed to sense danger and disappeared into the flag in an instant.
After the explosion, not even a bone of Du Mingwei was left. Haochengzhong was also affected by the explosion. He fell to the ground, bleeding from the mouth and gasping for breath. He cursed, "Damn it. The people of the Blood Fiend Sect are all lunatics. Who the hell created this technique? Even when dying, they want to take someone with them. Fortunately, I was quick - witted and ran fast. Otherwise, I would have really fallen into your trap!"
"Giggle, you'd better save your strength for me, dear. You can run fast, but you can't ejaculate fast. Otherwise, how can you live up to my invitation!" A soft and alluring female voice rang in Ding Hao's ears.