Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Ling Fei was extremely satisfied to have obtained the Soul Dao Secret Technique, True Dragon Roar, by touching the True Dragon Light Curtain with his Heart Spirit.

'Unfortunately, I still can't tell if it's a True Dragon or the True Dragon Pen inside that light curtain.' Amid his pleasant surprise, Ling Fei also felt a hint of regret. He was now even more curious about the secrets within the light curtain. The True Dragon Transformation Pen and the Dao Patterns that coiled around it filled him with longing.

It seemed as if those Dao Patterns possessed a mysterious power that made one unable to resist pursuing them.

'My Soul Power is too weak right now. I can't stay inside the True Dragon Light Curtain for too long,' Ling Fei thought. 'Perhaps once I reach the Second Layer of the True Dragon Refining God Technique, the Realm of Soul Power Transformation, I'll be able to truly touch the secrets within. For now, I'll focus on increasing my Soul Power and cultivating this True Dragon Roar Secret Technique.'

He was not in a hurry.

After all, the spinal bone was inside his own body. He could explore its secrets whenever he wanted; the important thing was to have the necessary strength.

Ling Fei withdrew his Heart Spirit from the spinal bone and submerged it into his mind, beginning to ponder the True Dragon Roar. He had high expectations for this Soul Dao Secret Technique.

"With the soul, visualize the True Dragon. Sense the True Dragon Momentum. Gather the True Dragon Intent. Unleash the True Dragon Roar..." As his Heart Spirit sank into his mind, Ling Fei continued to comprehend the technique's formula.

'This True Dragon Roar isn't difficult. It treats the soul as an individual entity, using the soul to comprehend the momentum and grasp the True Dragon Intent.' With just a brief study, Ling Fei already had some understanding of the True Dragon Roar Secret Technique. 'Back when Liu Ming ambushed me with his Spirit Snake Bloodline Eye Technique, I hastily condensed the True Dragon Momentum and unleashed a dragon's roar, forcing him back. That could be considered a True Dragon Roar, but it wasn't a formal Secret Technique then—I just happened to produce it by chance.'

Something produced by chance could naturally not compare to one that was diligently cultivated.

However, thanks to that experience, Ling Fei now had a better understanding of the True Dragon Roar and knew how to go about cultivating this Secret Technique.

First, condense the True Dragon Momentum, then gather the True Dragon Intent, and finally, use powerful Soul Power to unleash the True Dragon Roar.

It was the simplest, most direct kind of Soul Dao Secret Technique.

But successfully cultivating it still required comprehension.

At the very least, someone who hadn't grasped the True Dragon Intent would be completely unable to cultivate it.

Thus, Ling Fei began to constantly perceive the True Dragon Intent, especially focusing on comprehending the mystical principles within the moment the True Dragon let out its roar.

ROAR!

Inside Ling Fei's mind, his soul would periodically let out a Dragon Roar. The sound waves rolled out, carrying a ferocious momentum.

Yet, he always felt like something was missing.

So, he continuously comprehended, continuously practiced, and perfected the True Dragon Roar Secret Technique.

...

Time flowed by quietly.

In the blink of an eye, a month had passed since Ling Fei stepped into the Late Stage of Innate.

During this time, Celestial River Academy was very peaceful. Both the senior and new students were cultivating diligently.

In that time, Shangguan Qingmu broke through to the Late Stage Innate Perfection Realm.

In addition, Huang Xiaoman also reached the Late Innate Stage.

Furthermore, Liu Rulong, who had always been trailing just behind Shangguan Wan'Er, broke through to the Celestial Spirit Realm, causing a temporary sensation.

He became the second senior student to reach the Celestial Spirit Realm.

Meanwhile, Ling Fei, who had once stirred up a storm, had fallen silent.

Over the past month, aside from taking the time to send letters to his adoptive father, he rarely went out.

「On this day, in Longtan Town.」

「Night fell. Inside a study at Ling's Medical Clinic.」

Elder Ling stroked his beard and nodded in satisfaction as he read the letter from Ling Fei.

'Not bad. He's already stepped into the Late Innate Stage and has even comprehended Sword Intent.' His old eyes were filled with relief and comfort.

Elder Ling naturally had confidence in Ling Fei's bloodline.

However, the fact that Ling Fei could comprehend Sword Intent proved that his innate talent was also extremely high.

If one's bloodline, Cultivation Technique, and innate talent were all exceptional, then becoming a powerhouse would not be difficult.

More importantly, Ling Fei possessed a willpower that surpassed ordinary people.

"Adoptive Father, did Brother Ling Fei send another letter?" Just as Elder Ling's eyes filled with relief, a voice as pleasant and clear as a silver bell suddenly rang out. It was Xue Xi, carrying a teapot and walking toward him. Seeing her adoptive father's expression, Xue Xi couldn't help but break into a knowing smile.

Over the past few months, her adoptive father had often gone out, but every time he returned, his Essence, Qi, and Spirit seemed to have improved significantly.

Although Elder Ling still looked like an old man entering his twilight years, his complexion was a bit more ruddy, and he had clearly lost his formerly sickly demeanor. This made Xue Xi heave a secret sigh of relief, and the smile on her face became even brighter and more natural than before.

"Yes, your Brother Ling Fei is doing quite well right now." Elder Ling picked up the letter and handed it to Xue Xi.

Xue Xi took it and glanced over it, her face also lighting up with joy.

"That's wonderful! Brother Ling Fei will definitely become a powerhouse in the future." Xue Xi's eyes shone with passion, and she felt incredibly happy inside.

From her expression, it seemed his success was more worthy of celebration than her own.

"Hehe, you must also work hard. How is your comprehension of the Taixu Sword Visualization Image I gave you coming along?" Elder Ling said with a faint smile.

"I have, Adoptive Father! I've been working very hard to comprehend the Taixu Sword Visualization Image!" Questioned by her adoptive father, Xue Xi's eyes showed a hint of pride.

Seeing the little girl's expression, it was clear she had made some gains.

If one were to sense her carefully, she had clearly reached the Innate Realm as well, and a faint Sword Intent emanated from her.

'But she was also curious. Her adoptive father was clearly a powerhouse, so why didn't he keep Brother Ling Fei by his side?'

However, since her adoptive father didn't say anything, Xue Xi didn't ask. She had been that well-behaved and sensible since she was a child.

"That is excellent. However, you and I may face all sorts of dangers in the future, so you must cultivate diligently and become a powerhouse," Elder Ling said.

Looking at the well-behaved girl before him, he felt a bit of pity.

He had even considered letting Xue Xi enter an academy. However, if he didn't keep this girl by his side and teach her personally, it would not be easy for her to become a top-tier expert with her aptitude. After some hesitation, Elder Ling decided to keep Xue Xi with him. After all, he saw Xue Xi as a daughter and couldn't bear to be separated from her.

As for Ling Fei...

It was not suitable for him to follow Elder Ling.

At least, not before his injuries had recovered.

"Don't worry, Adoptive Father. Xue Xi will definitely cultivate diligently." Xue Xi nodded obediently, a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"Good. Go and rest now." Elder Ling nodded in satisfaction.

"Yes!" Xue Xi then took her leave.

"Once Fei'Er is truly settled and my injuries have recovered a bit more, it will be time to leave." Gazing at the girl's retreating back, Elder Ling's thoughts fluctuated. He then muttered, "At that time, I will settle Xue Xi down properly, and then I must go and do what needs to be done. I hope there is still a chance."

As his thoughts reached this point, a sense of sorrow filled his eyes.

Some past events also surfaced in his mind.

"Sigh." In the end, Elder Ling let out a deep sigh, and after shaking his head, he stopped thinking about those troubling matters.

Just as Elder Ling withdrew his thoughts, his gaze suddenly flashed with a sharp glint of light. It was as if this light pierced through the Void, landing somewhere in the distant world. After a slight hesitation, he flipped his palm over. Light Patterns flickered, and a mirror of ancient design appeared in his palm.

Upon closer inspection, an Eight Trigrams Pattern was carved along the edge of the mirror. Its surface swirled like a Tai Chi symbol, containing infinite mystical principles.

As he took out the mirror, Elder Ling's gaze focused. He formed a hand seal, and Dao Patterns immediately condensed in his palm.

Then, he released a wisp of his Heart Spirit and merged it into the Dao Patterns.

"Eight Trigrams to define the universe, Tai Chi for Celestial Inference, appear!" a deep voice escaped Elder Ling's lips.

Then, the Dao Patterns in his palm flashed and submerged into the mirror.

BUZZ!

Instantly, the mirror shone brightly. The Tai Chi symbol on its surface began to flow, and Dao Patterns blossomed. A vortex seemed to spin within it, and a profound and abstruse aura spread out. This fluctuation seemed to communicate with heaven and earth, as if it were about to manifest mountains and rivers, appearing incomparably mystical.

Finally, the Qi Vortex stopped spinning. The Dao Patterns on it retracted, and ripples spread across the mirror's surface, revealing a landscape of mountains and rivers.

It was a mountain range shrouded in clouds and mist. Under the night sky, one could see the clouds flowing between the mountains. However, at the center was a majestic, colossal mountain. Its waist had suddenly cracked open, as if cleaved by a single sword strike. From within, a five-colored Light Pattern blossomed, shooting straight into the heavens.

This five-colored Light Pattern had a mystical aura, with Dao Patterns interweaving within it.

It was precisely this five-colored Light Pattern that had triggered Elder Ling's Heart Spirit Sensing, prompting him to take out the Treasure Mirror to perform a divination.

'This light... How could such Dao Patterns appear in this remote Great Tang Empire? Could it be... that a Supreme Treasure exists here?!' After seeing this Light Pattern, Elder Ling was inwardly shaken. Waves rippled across his usually calm face; he knew full well how extraordinary those Dao Patterns were!

With a hint of astonishment, his Heart Spirit stirred and sank into the mirror.

The next moment, his Heart Spirit appeared where the five-colored Light Pattern was.

Then, he sensed his surroundings carefully, intending to get to the bottom of it.

His Heart Spirit passed through the fissure in the mountain peak and seeped inside.

'There's a whole other world inside... Huh? Is that the Supreme Treasure?' Suddenly, his Heart Spirit seemed to pierce through everything, locking onto a cluster of five-colored light. Upon seeing this light, his eyes showed sudden realization. 'I never expected that this kind of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object would be born in this place.'

BUZZ!

At that very moment, the five-colored Light Pattern blossomed, erupting with a terrifying might that swept toward Elder Ling's Heart Spirit.

The Light Pattern also seemed to have sensed Elder Ling's consciousness.

'This object has a spirit and is rejecting me.' At that thought, Elder Ling's Heart Spirit stirred, and he quickly withdrew.

WHOOSH!

As his Heart Spirit retreated, the Light Patterns at the fissure interwove, forming a light curtain.

This light curtain formed a barrier, preventing anyone from probing further.

"This object and I are not fated to be," Elder Ling murmured. After sensing it one last time, his Heart Spirit withdrew completely.

When his Heart Spirit had fully retreated back into his Sea of Consciousness, a trace of fatigue appeared in Elder Ling's eyes.

In the past, using such a method would have been nothing to him.

But now, with his severe injuries, it had left him somewhat exhausted.

"That Light Pattern shooting into the sky from the mountains is a sudden phenomenon that will surely attract the attention of the major powers in the Great Tang Empire. However, those Dao Patterns repel the strong, so this opportunity is left for the younger generation. Fei'Er is at Celestial River Academy and has now stepped into the Late Stage of Innate. He has a decent chance."

Then, Elder Ling nodded slightly. "I hope he has the good fortune to obtain it. If so, it will bring many benefits to his future path of cultivation."

Immediately after, with a slight smile, he flipped his palm over, and the Ancient Mirror dissipated.