Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

People are not yet familiar with the "Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend Transformation," not to mention his life-preserving Rainbow Transformation Skills, which no one can learn.

Most importantly, the Canghai Pearl on his chest...

Xiao Yuying was willing to give it to him, which was already quite generous, so Zheng Fa couldn't say to let her protect others.

Therefore, he had to come.

As of now, he can only find an opportunity to figure out what's at the top of Divine Fire Mountain and resolve this matter... and with Chongxuan Sect.

"Come to my abode."

Just as Zheng Fa was calculating what opportunity to find, the voice transmission from Chongxuan Sect's Ninth Elder suddenly rang in his ear.

"Come to my abode."

Zheng Fa's heart was startled, and he lifted his foot towards the Ninth Elder's abode, although unsure why this opportunistic master sought him, upon further thought, the safest breakthrough was indeed this Ninth Elder of Chongxuan Sect.

Upon entering the Ninth Elder's abode, Zheng Fa was even more surprised.

Unlike last time, this time he was the only one summoned.

"Raise your hand."

The Ninth Elder seemed to be a person of few words. Upon seeing Zheng Fa, he didn't say much, straightforwardly commanded.

Zheng Fa, confident and bold, wasn't afraid of this ordinary Nascent Soul, simply extended his hand, and felt the other's finger point on his wrist, a stream of Spiritual Power penetrated his meridians, circulated through his five viscera and six bowels, Dantian, then returned to the other's finger through the meridians on his wrist.

"Indeed... you've practiced the 'Burning Heaven Great Method' to a very pure degree."

The "Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend Transformation" was obviously beyond this Ninth Elder's understanding.

The Ninth Elder looked at Zheng Fa, nodded with satisfaction, slightly showing some approval in his gaze.

"Unexpectedly, you came from behind... not in vain your Li ancestors' prestige."

Zheng Fa understood this remark somewhat, which was linked to a past event between this Ninth Elder and the Li family.

In simple terms, Li Hao's ancestors once prospered and helped her when the Ninth Elder hadn't risen to power.

Later, the Li family's prosperity fell, their inheritance broke, and it took considerable effort to produce a decently qualified Li Hao, who took the keepsake from back in the day to come for his apprenticeship.

The Ninth Elder wasn't the type to flip the face, accepting Li Hao.

But Li Hao had an introverted nature, his talent wasn't particularly outstanding, and the favor was long-forgotten; even the Ninth Elder himself might not think much of it.

The Ninth Elder hence had a reserved attitude towards this fourth disciple.

Thus, Li Hao's inferiority mixed with fear naturally made him even less daring to approach the Ninth Elder, and over time, the master-disciple relationship became increasingly estranged.

Zheng Fa smiled slightly, said nothing, and still felt fortunate in his heart—this Li Hao was originally quite mute, making it friendly for him to act.

"You are unwilling to go to Haori Mountain, could it be you resent me for neglecting you in the past?"

The Ninth Elder's eyes suddenly narrowed, a remark like a thunderbolt blasted in Zheng Fa's ears.

If it was truly a Golden Core cultivator, their spirit would have torn apart, and they would confess everything.

But Zheng Fa...

"Never!"

The reply was resounding, absolutely truthful, no resentment; we are not familiar.

"Is it because you have me as your master... that you are unwilling to go to Haori Mountain?" The Ninth Elder sneered, "Do you think I believe?"

Unexpectedly, the Ninth Elder was sharply interrogating, evidently having suspicions.

Zheng Fa's thoughts spun rapidly, crafting a reason:

"Actually... the disciple truly is unwilling to go to Haori Mountain!" His tone full of disdain for Haori Mountain, "The disciple has support from the master within the sect, yet is uncomfortable."

"Going to Haori Mountain, unfamiliar land and people, how could an outsider like us have a good time?"

The Ninth Elder scrutinized Zheng Fa, seeing his face full of contempt for Haori Mountain, evidently tenfold sincerity, and surprisingly said, "You actually look down on the Five Sects?"

"A disciple would rather be a chicken head than a phoenix tail!"

This reasoning was reasonable, further making the Ninth Elder's belief stronger; this disciple's face genuinely showed disdain, even repulsion for Haori Mountain!

It seemed true rather than a pretense.

Which indeed was true, if not for Haori Mountain, Zheng Fa might now be experimenting with Demon Ancestor Secret Technique together with his senior sister...

At this moment, Zheng Fa was entirely in character!

The Ninth Elder observed him for a while, as if recalling something, suddenly smiled:

"Then I won't pass on Haori Mountain's refining secret technique to you."

"Hmm?"

This statement bewildered Zheng Fa, making him involuntarily widen his eyes, looking at this opportunistic master.

"Haori Mountain... they are very generous, not only have they provided our Chongxuan Sect with many resources, but also opened some sect secret techniques to exceptional disciples..."

"In the past, you probably were not qualified, but now with your 'Burning Heaven Great Method' attainments, you meet the criteria, some secret techniques, you do have the eligibility to learn."

Zheng Fa now understood that the Chongxuan Sect ancestor was indeed an alternative disciple of Haori Mountain, and its sect techniques have intricate connections with Haori Mountain.

Even the skilled refining technique was merely learning the superficial parts from Haori Mountain.

"Haori Mountain... so generous?"

The Ninth Elder sighed: "I don't know why, but those secret techniques are real, I even obtained Haori Mountain's True Inheritor Divinity Transformation Skill."

Zheng Fa could comprehend the Divinity Transformation Skill.

After all, the power of Dao Fruit cultivators heavily relies on the number and cultivation of cultivators practicing its basic skills.

In simple terms, Haori Mountain is stealing the cultivators' populace from the Hundred Immortals Alliance.

Even someone like the Ninth Elder learning Haori Mountain techniques would hardly have the chance to betray in the future.

As for the refining secret technique... he didn't understand why.

But regardless, Haori Mountain was unpleasant as usual.

The refining secret technique was innocent!

...

Over half a month later, Elder Han holding a Jade Tube hurriedly found Lady Xuanhua, with some pride on his face:

"Xuanhua, I found something from the refining skill I know that might be useful for the Shenxiao Warship!"

Lady Xuanhua also had a Jade Tube in her hand, and upon hearing it didn't even lift her head, seemingly immersed in the Jade Tube.

"Xuanhua?"

"Ah? Ah... a secret technique, right?" Lady Xuanhua as if just hearing him spoke, "Wait, let me finish testing the Haori Mountain refining secret technique learned by the Sect Leader from Chongxuan Sect, then I'll try yours."

"Who? From where? What secret technique did you learn?"

Elder Han couldn't help but dig his ear, relying on his Spirit Ear all his life, always confident, never doubting his hearing.

Until today, he felt like he was going mad, hearing Lady Xuanhua's words incorrectly.

Or Haori Mountain went mad...

Stealing my credit!