Shen Xiang was unaware that the old foxes outside were plotting to make him a scapegoat.
Even if he knew, he wouldn't care. Still, he would definitely teach them a lesson to show who's the boss.
"Are second-tier sect disciples this strong now?" After entering the Inheritance Cave, Shen Xiang got separated from Xia Ning Chang and decided to stroll leisurely.
However, along the way, he only found traces of battles. Although he didn't care about herbs or monster cores, whenever he found monsters with delicious meat, he would store them away.
"It seems the disciples of the three sects have become too strong because every time I make a pill, I add a drop of Myriad Medicine Liquid," Shen Xiang thought. Although he felt a bit at a loss, he believed that what he was doing was right.
Of course, he also collected valuable plants that were still left behind. He even acquired some Heavenly and Mysterious grade plants that he planned to give to Xia Ning Chang later.
Thanks to continuous refinement, Xia Ning Chang's cultivation level had reached the 7th level of the True Element Stage. If it weren't for Shen Xiang holding her back, Xia Ning Chang might have already entered the Immortal Ascension Realm.
Xia Ning Chang was also now able to use the Primordial Chaos Divine Needle technique. Although its effects were slightly weaker due to her lack of Chaos Qi.
On the other hand, Xia Ning Chang had become very skilled in using the Yin-Yang Fire Technique taught by Shen Xiang, which compensated for some of her shortcomings.
Shen Xiang also used the Primordial Chaos Divine Needle technique on Su Yan, Hu Mei'er, and Hu Jiao'er, unlocking their potential, improving their Qi flow, strengthening their bodies, and enhancing their Qi quality.
Shen Xiang had obtained the Primordial Chaos Divine Needle technique after immersing himself in studying the Heavenly Refinement Technique.
Flashback: Two Years Ago.
After refining a Mysterious-grade pill, Shen Xiang experienced an alchemical enlightenment and locked himself in his room for a whole month.
Shen Xiang then realized that the Heavenly Refinement Technique wasn't just about refining pills; many branches of refinement emerged as he delved deeper, one of which was Body Refinement.
Body Refinement had many methods, the most common being soaking in a pool filled with medicinal liquid or consuming pills. However, the most effective method was using the Primordial Chaos Divine Needle technique with the aid of 9 Pure Gold Needles, and most importantly, someone possessing the Primordial Chaos Body, as the technique required Chaos Qi.
Even without Chaos Qi, the technique could still be used, although less effectively.
To refine the body using this technique, the Yin-Yang Fire Technique and the Heavenly Vision Technique were also needed as supporting techniques, to make the use of the 9 Pure Gold Needles more effective.
The Yin-Yang Fire Technique, as the name suggests, allowed its practitioner to create fire with either Yin or Yang attributes.
Meanwhile, the Heavenly Vision Technique enabled its practitioner to recognize everything in the Universe with just one glance. It also had another function: the ability to see through objects.
During that one month, Shen Xiang studied the Primordial Chaos Divine Needle technique, the Yin-Yang Fire Technique, and the Heavenly Vision Technique.
To practice using these techniques, he went to High Heaven Pavilion to meet Yang Kai, whose body was afflicted with Demonic Qi, preventing him from cultivating.
Knowing that Yang Kai could cultivate, he cried tears of joy. At that time, Yang Kai was only 13 years old, and he underwent treatment at Shen Xiang's house for a week.
Shen Xiang told Yang Kai to come daily under the pretense of treatment, unaware that he was being used as a guinea pig.
After a week of being a guinea pig, Yang Kai was finally able to start cultivating. Ling Taixu, who learned of this, immediately took Yang Kai as his disciple.
End of Flashback.
While Shen Xiang was collecting ingredients and herbs in the Inheritance Cave, a beast's roar suddenly echoed, causing the entire cave to shake.
"Roaarrr!"
After gathering enough food supplies, Shen Xiang flew towards the source of the sound and heard the sound of battle coming from that direction.
When he arrived, he saw many disciples from the three sects bullying a level 6 monster whose strength was equivalent to the Immortal Ascension Realm.
Shen Xiang felt no need to interfere, as this was good training for the disciples of the three sects.
"Brother Shen, aren't you going to help?" Xia Ning Chang, who was the last to arrive, saw Shen Xiang sitting on a tree observing the battle. She approached and sat beside him.
"No need. Let them practice. This is excellent for their growth," Shen Xiang said, wrapping his arm around Xia Ning Chang's waist and pulling her to sit on his lap.
Xia Ning Chang didn't resist Shen Xiang's actions, as they often slept together every night, although they had never done anything inappropriate.
"This battle will end soon." Shen Xiang could see the combined attacks of Yang Kai, Su Mu, Sister Hu, Fang Ji Zi, and Su Yan were powerful, causing the monster's body to shatter into several pieces.
Soon, a level 6 Monster Core and five level 5 Monster Cores floated in the air and then shot into the sky, shaking the Inheritance Cave.
"Retreat!" After Su Yan gave the instruction, everyone retreated 10 mil away.
A golden staircase slowly appeared from the air, emitting a bright light that illuminated the entire area. Many disciples realized that this was the path to the main inheritance. Some suspected that at the end of the golden staircase lay the true inheritance.
As soon as the golden staircase touched the ground, everyone rushed to climb it to claim the inheritance. Only Su Yan, Hu Mei'er, and Hu Jiao'er remained behind.
"Why haven't you climbed yet?" Shen Xiang appeared with Xia Ning Chang. Seeing his three girls hadn't climbed the staircase, he decided to approach them.
"Brother Shen!" Hu Mei'er immediately ran towards Shen Xiang and hugged him.
"Mei'er has grown even bigger." Shen Xiang hugged Hu Mei'er and kissed her cheek gently, making her giggle.
"That was an excellent battle." Shen Xiang looked at Su Yan and Hu Jiao'er, praising their fight, as he had trained with them for quite some time.
"Hmph." Su Yan and Hu Jiao'er snorted upon hearing Shen Xiang's praise. Both found it hard to express their feelings honestly.
After letting go of Hu Mei'er, Shen Xiang approached Su Yan and Hu Jiao'er, then hugged them and lightly kissed their cheeks.
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"Idiot." Su Yan and Hu Jiao'er said the same thing while in Shen Xiang's arms. Meanwhile, Xia Ning Chang and Hu Mei'er just laughed at their antics.
"Alright, let's go up. I'll wait for you at the top." After releasing Su Yan and Hu Jiao'er from his embrace, Shen Xiang quickly ran up the golden staircase.
"Have you practiced the Dual Cultivation Technique Brother Shen gave you?" Xia Ning Chang's question made the three feel embarrassed, but they nodded in unison.
"Even though we haven't opened the sea of knowledge, with the Heavenly Dual Cultivation Scripture, we can communicate with each other. You just need to circulate the technique, mention the name, and imagine the face of the person you want to talk to." After Xia Ning Chang gave a brief explanation, Su Yan and the Hu sisters tried the technique.
"Hello, this is Mei'er," said Hu Mei'er.
"Hello, Sister," said Hu Jiao'er.
"Hello," said Su Yan.
"Hello, Sister," said Xia Ning Chang.
After succeeding, the three were thrilled because they could communicate even when apart. Seeing this, Xia Ning Chang smiled in satisfaction.
"Remember what Brother Shen said: we will enter that place together." After speaking, Xia Ning Chang ran up the golden staircase, followed by Su Yan, Hu Mei'er, and Hu Jiao'er.