CHAPTER 493: CHAPTER 490 MOON PHASE

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Chu Zhiyuan returned to the Tingtao Courtyard.

The Void in his mind, the Sword God of the Bright Moon Saber was constantly shining, the light falling upon two small Sword Gangs.

At the same time, the two small Sword Gangs were continuously attacking the first floor of the Golden Tower.

Every time the Golden Tower was attacked, it would emit a golden light, illuminating the whole body, stimulating the activity of the body’s cells, repairing the body, and enhancing the body.

Chu Zhiyuan thought of the final layer of the Dragon Transformation Technique, and had made no progress for a long time.

Although he had made no progress, he kept practicing, since the Dragon Transformation Technique did not need him to actively push it, the energy was flowing on its own.

But no matter how it flowed, it seemed there was no progress at all, as if it would remain stagnant for eternity.

Even with the Insight of Super Sense, he could not see the slightest hint of progress.

Despite this, he did not give up, instead he did not let it stop, wanting it to continue practicing.

The Dragon Transformation Technique had already reached the last layer, and he really wanted to know what changes he would undergo after perfecting this final layer.

Would the Dragon Transformation Technique really turn him into a dragon?

At this moment, as the cells became more active, the Dragon Transformation Technique, which had been stagnant, surprisingly showed a slight change.

A trace of improvement emerged, extremely minute, akin to the change of the Golden Tower.

Chu Zhiyuan suddenly felt an inexplicable sensation, as if the moment the first layer of the Golden Tower was destroyed, would be when the last layer of the Dragon Transformation Technique, Refining Claw, reaches perfection.

The premise was that he absolutely could not stop the two small Sword Gangs from thrusting.

Even if he fell asleep, he still had to keep them thrusting without stopping.

This was impossible for others to achieve, but he could do it.

It was because he had merged the Miao Ling Pearl.

His gaze shifted from his practice, and he looked out the window, towards the south.

At this time, Xiao Ruoling and the others should have finished eating and should be practicing.

At this time, Huang Shiron and their group should have already left outside Yujing City, heading towards the White Cloud Sword Palace.

Outside the villas of Yao Yue Palace, would there be a sneak attack by the Evil Sect’s demons tonight?

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Ten miles south of Yujing City, a villa situated halfway up the mountain was brightly lit.

The bright lights pierced through the darkness of the night.

The surrounding woods were dense and deep, and because it was winter, there were no insects or birds and beasts moving in the dark, it was quiet.

The brightness of the villa was extraordinarily conspicuous.

In a small courtyard of the villa, a string of lanterns illuminated the place as bright as day.

In the courtyard flooded with light, Xiao Ruoling was slowly practicing her Hand Skills.

She wore a white combat uniform, graceful and flexible, her movements were beautiful.

Shen Hanyue stood to the side, idly swinging her longsword, the swordlight like water.

She hummed, "Senior sister, this set of Hand Skills isn’t worth practicing, is it?"

Xiao Ruoling said as she practiced, "The Princely Heir said this Mingyu Divine Palm has its own mysteries, it’s best to put in the effort to master it."

Shen Hanyue pouted.

She didn’t think there were any mysteries, but since Chu Zhiyuan said so, and told Xiao Ruoling, she still believed it.

So she sheathed her sword and came to join in, practicing the Mingyu Divine Palm.

While practicing, she mumbled, "There’s really nothing mysterious about it."

Xiao Ruoling smiled silently, continuing to practice the Mingyu Divine Palm.

She looked up at the sky.

The best time to practice the Taiyin Great Refining Form is around midnight, at the time of extreme Yin.

Additionally, observing the Bright Moon and determining the mental method based on the Moon Phase is necessary.

The Twelve Phases of Bright Moon require the determination of the Moon Phase, then choosing the mental method of one phase to practice.

If you correctly identify which of the Twelve Phases, your progress is amazingly quick.

The key is recognizing which phase of the Twelve Phases it is, misjudgment often results in slow progress.

Once you determine which phase of the Twelve Phases it is, you must practice for two hours straight.

Switching to practice the mental methods of the other eleven phases would cause a clash of mental methods, causing injury at best and ruin at worst.

What always troubled her was the judgment of the Moon Phase, often only getting three to four correct out of ten.

Many features are vague, indistinct, even mingling with each other.

Like a sick person, where the body’s Yin Yang, cold and heat, emptiness and solidity, various symptoms are mixed together, making judgment extremely difficult.

As Shen Hanyue practiced the Mingyu Divine Palm, she spoke leisurely, "Senior sister, which phase is the Bright Moon today?"

"What do you think?" Xiao Ruoling asked.

Shen Hanyue looked up, her hand motions not stopping, lightly furrowing her brows, "Flying Squirrel Phase?"

Xiao Ruoling said, "I think it’s the Wandering Dragon Formation."

"It’s not the Wandering Dragon Formation, there are no floating clouds."

"It doesn’t necessarily need floating clouds, plus I just saw a dark cloud drifting by."

"I still think it’s the Flying Squirrel Phase."

"Wandering Dragon Formation."

"...Fine, Wandering Dragon Formation it is." Shen Hanyue finally capitulated, deciding to trust Xiao Ruoling’s judgment.

Later on, practicing the mental method of the Wandering Dragon Formation.

The two practiced the Mingyu Divine Palm while chatting.

Shen Hanyue said, "Staying here makes us feel uneasy, the Evil Sect’s demons are far too numerous now, acting crazily, do they really think they can find the Evil Emperor’s legacy!"

Xiao Ruoling nodded gently.

She also felt uneasy, always worried about a sneak attack by the Evil Sect’s demons.

Shen Hanyue said, "The Evil Emperor’s legacy is still around, it’s in Da Meng, fortunately only we’ve found out about this, otherwise, if it spreads, the Evil Sect’s demons would realize it’s the Princely Heir’s scheme."

"Actually, we’re being too nervous," Xiao Ruoling smiled, "Looking back now, even if this news got out, no one would believe it, they’d think it’s a rumor meant to disturb people, to make more people give up."

"...That’s true."

"This is an open strategy, straightforward, yet the Evil Sect’s demons can’t resist it."

"Sigh... the Princely Heir’s mind is really something, thinking of such crafty and devious tricks."

"The Evil Sect’s demons truly deserve to be wiped out."

"When will they all be wiped out?" Shen Hanyue sighed, "The Princely Heir is amazing, but I’m afraid even he can’t do it."

"I believe he can, he often accomplishes what others can’t."

"Senior sister, you’re just entranced by him, you think everything he does is good now."

"He either doesn’t act or, once he does, he can accomplish it."

"Alright, alright, he can." Shen Hanyue wisely didn’t argue, not believing but pretending to believe.

Xiao Ruoling looked at her, shook her head, and smiled.

She came to remind Chu Zhiyuan, fearing he didn’t anticipate the Evil Sect’s legacy still existing, affecting subsequent actions, not worried about the news leaking out.

Now that the great trend has set, nothing said would matter.

As the two were chatting, Chu Zhiyuan suddenly appeared in the courtyard.

Xiao Ruoling’s hazy eyes immediately brightened, stopping the Mingyu Divine Palm, and met him.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Continue your practice, no need to mind me."

"Then I’ll be leaving," Shen Hanyue said tactfully, taking her leave.

Chu Zhiyuan watched her with a smile, seeing her off.

As Shen Hanyue was about to step out of the courtyard gate, she stopped abruptly, "Princely Heir, what Moon Phase do you say the Bright Moon is today?"

Chu Zhiyuan glanced up and smiled, "Golden Rooster Phase."

"Good, then the Golden Rooster Phase it is!" Shen Hanyue smiled at Xiao Ruoling.

Xiao Ruoling smiled, "Then it’s the Golden Rooster Phase."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I’ll help you determine the Moon Phases from now on. I’m more accurate with my judgments."

Shen Hanyue clapped her hands in joy, "That’s great, it’s settled then!"

Xiao Ruoling pursed her lips and smiled, not refusing.

Chu Zhiyuan’s Moon Phase judgments were indeed more accurate, hardly ever wrong.

Chu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrow, "A guest is coming."

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