From Battle Through the Heavens Simulation to The Great Ruler

Phantom Step is a movement-based combat technique. Cultivators can use their battle qi to condense realistic phantom clones that also possess a certain degree of offensive capability.

If one cultivates the Phantom Step to its highest level, one can instantly create hundreds of phantom clones, with a speed comparable to a low-level Earth-rank combat skill.

"..."

Looking at the two scrolls Xiao Xun'er handed him, Xiao Feng fell silent for a moment, then smiled helplessly and said, "You little rascal, you really know how to give me a hard time. How am I supposed to repay you?"

"Brother Feng, if you really want to thank Xun'er, why don't you go shopping with Xun'er tomorrow?"

Xiao Xun'er pouted and pretended to be dissatisfied, saying, "Ever since Brother Feng made a three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran, he has been so focused on cultivating that no one has played with Xun'er anymore."

"Okay, okay, then I won't cultivate tomorrow morning. I'll go out and have a good stroll with you, alright?"

"That's pretty much it."

After Xiao Xun'er finished speaking, she took out an antique black ring and handed it to Xiao Feng: "By the way! Brother Feng, I'm giving you this storage ring so that you won't have too many things to carry when you go shopping with Xun'er."

"Forget it! Too many lice don't itch, too much debt doesn't worry me."

After accepting the storage ring and scroll from Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Feng jokingly said with a hint of amusement, "If I really can't repay Xun'er's kindness in the future, I might as well repay her with my body."

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Hearing this, Xiao Xun'er's pretty face flushed slightly as she said, "Brother Feng, you're so mean~ You just know how to bully Xun'er."

"That... that..."

Just as Xiao Xun'er's ears turned red with embarrassment, a somewhat awkward voice suddenly rang out: "Did I come at a rather inopportune time?"

"Humph!"

Xiao Xun'er was startled by Xiao Yan's voice. She glared at him irritably, then covered her flushed face and ran away as if fleeing.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 15 The Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon

Faced with Xiao Feng's somewhat resentful gaze, Xiao Yan awkwardly touched his nose and said, "Brother, I really didn't mean to."

If Xiao Yan had known Xiao Feng was flirting with girls, he wouldn't have rushed over to be a third wheel.

"Alright! Just say what's on your mind. Stop beating around the bush."

"Hehe~"

Xiao Yan smiled sheepishly, took out a black scroll from his pocket, and handed it to Xiao Feng: "Brother, this is a wind-attribute cultivation technique that I got from our teacher. It's called the Nine Transformations of the Wind Dragon and it's more suitable for you to cultivate than the Wind Scroll Technique."

"Really? Then I'll have to take a good look."

Given the relationship between Xiao Feng and Xiao Yan, there was no need for formalities; they simply took the black scroll and began to examine it.

After Xiao Feng had roughly reviewed the contents of the black scroll, his expression became serious.

Although the Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon is only a low-level Earth-rank technique, it is an extremely rare body-refining technique.

Those who cultivate the Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon can use the power of natural storms to temper their physical bodies, thereby undergoing a transformation.

According to the introduction of the Nine Transformations of the Xunlong, this technique can allow the practitioner's body to undergo up to nine transformations. With each transformation, the power of the technique will increase.

As long as a cultivator can complete three transformations, their cultivation speed when practicing the Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon will be comparable to that of a mid-level Earth-rank cultivation technique.

If a cultivator can complete six transformations, the power of the Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon can be raised to a level comparable to a high-level Earth-rank cultivation technique.

As for cultivators who have completed nine transformations, they can enhance the power of the Nine Transformations of the Xunlong to a level comparable to a low-grade Heaven-rank cultivation technique.

However, apart from the creator of the Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon, no one has been able to cultivate this technique to its highest level.

Those who cultivate the Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon need to use the power of storms to constantly damage their bodies and then continuously heal their injuries, thereby making their bodies stronger in the process until they reach the standard sufficient for transformation.

Furthermore, as cultivators grow stronger, finding a storm force capable of breaking through their defenses becomes increasingly difficult.

After a person who has cultivated the Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon has completed about seven transformations, they often need to use spatial storms to temper their physical body, otherwise they may die without a burial place.

Therefore, only those with strong regenerative abilities can cultivate the Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon; otherwise, they may easily kill themselves.

The old doctor naturally understood that cultivating the Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon was very dangerous, but he had also witnessed Xiao Feng's powerful recovery ability.

Given Xiao Feng's demonstrated resilience, he shouldn't have to worry about his life being in danger until he cultivates the Xunlong Nine Transformations to the sixth transformation.

Seeing Xiao Feng put down the scroll in his hand, Xiao Yan asked with a hint of pride, "How was it? Brother, did you like this cultivation technique?"

"Excellent! I really like this technique."

Xiao Feng nodded affirmatively, then patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder and said, "Little Yan, I won't thank you. Don't you have the talent to become an alchemist? I'll find a way to get you a strange fire later."

"That's great!" Xiao Yan said with a smile, "Don't forget, I took it seriously."

"Once a man has made his word, it is hard to follow him!"

……

a few days later

Xiao Family Back Mountain

"call out!"

Wearing a white robe, Xiao Feng suddenly exerted force with his feet, leaving a lifelike phantom clone in place while his real body appeared several feet away.

Since Xiao Feng is currently only a two-star Dou Zhe, and he has only just begun to learn the Phantom Step, he can only create one phantom clone for the time being.

Xiao Feng then raised his hand and waved it, sending out a cyan wind blade more than half a meter long, which shot towards the phantom clone.

"boom!!!"

The phantom clone struck by the cyan wind blade exploded into a ball of wind-attribute energy, leaving dozens of tiny scratches on the spot.

When Xiao Feng uses the Phantom Step, the phantom clones that separate are all formed by his own wind-attribute battle qi. Therefore, when the phantom clones are attacked, they will burst like balloons.

Unfortunately, Xiao Feng's current strength is still too weak, and the phantom clone he conjures is also very fragile, so the damage it can cause is very limited.

"I've finally mastered the basics of Storm Dance and Phantom Step. It's about time I went out to train."

Xiao Feng stroked his chin, thinking to himself, "Wutan City is just too small. The second simulation will be held in two days. I need to find a way to earn more merit points, otherwise even if the system shop puts something good on the shelves, I won't be able to afford it."

Since the first simulation ended, Xiao Feng had also tried to earn merit points, and deliberately did a lot of good deeds in Wutan City.

For example, buying food for beggars or providing free medicine to injured poor people.

It's unclear whether it was because Xiao Feng's good deeds were too insignificant, or for some other reason, but although his merit points increased, they only increased by less than five points in total.

Since doing good deeds doesn't earn him any merit points, Xiao Feng decided to try eliminating demons and protecting the righteous path.

If Xiao Feng's guess is correct, killing those heinous villains should also earn merit points, and there's a high probability that it will be much more than doing good deeds.

Having made up his mind, Xiao Feng immediately found Xiao Zhan and told him about his plan to go out and gain experience.

"Feng'er, are you really sure?"

Upon learning of Xiao Feng's plans, Xiao Zhan felt both relieved and worried.

Facing Xiao Zhan's worried gaze, Xiao Feng smiled and comforted him, "Father, don't worry! I'll take good care of myself while I'm away. I'm only going out to train for a year, and I'll also take the opportunity to see how my elder brother and the others are doing. I'll be back on time next year for my coming-of-age ceremony."

"Very well! When a fledgling eagle grows up, it will eventually have to soar on its own. Since you've already made up your mind, then go ahead and do it boldly. Your father will fully support you."

Xiao Zhan stared at Xiao Feng for a while, then patted him on the shoulder and said, "But before you go out to train, you should say goodbye to Yan'er and Xun'er properly. Don't do anything foolish like leaving without saying goodbye."

"Ok!"

Xiao Feng nodded vigorously: "I understand."

After leaving the villa where Xiao Zhan lived, Xiao Feng went to see Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er again.

When they learned that Xiao Feng was going out to train, Xiao Yan and the others were not too surprised.

After all, Wutan City is too small. If Xiao Feng had stayed in Wutan City, he would never have been able to surpass Nalan Yanran in three years.

Perhaps most of the Xiao family thought that Xiao Feng could not possibly surpass Nalan Yanran in three years, but Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er had great confidence in him.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 16 Nalan Yanran's Change

Xiao Xun'er goes without saying; beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

In Xiao Xun'er's eyes, Xiao Feng was simply the most outstanding man in the world.

Even the most talented young people of the ancient clans couldn't compare to her, let alone someone as insignificant as Nalan Yanran.

Xiao Yan's confidence mainly came from Yao Lao. With the Nine Transformations of the Xun Dragon given by Yao Lao, Xiao Feng's cultivation technique had far surpassed Nalan Yanran's.

Once Xiao Yan becomes an alchemist, he will find a way to refine some pills that can improve Xiao Feng's cultivation, ensuring that his older brother's cultivation resources are no worse than Nalan Yanran's.

After saying goodbye to Xiao Yan and the others, Xiao Feng left the Xiao family and went to the market to buy some survival supplies, such as food, water, and tents.

Fortunately, Xiao Xun'er gave Xiao Feng a storage ring a few days ago, and the storage space is several hundred cubic meters in size. Otherwise, Xiao Feng would have to carry big bags and small bags when he went out to train, which would definitely have caused a lot of trouble.

Given Xiao Xun'er's intelligence, she probably already anticipated that Xiao Feng would be going out to train, which is why she gave him a high-level Xuan-rank fighting skill and prepared a storage ring for him.

She truly is the best candidate for a virtuous wife and loving mother!

……

Capital of the Gama Empire

More than ten miles away from the capital, there is a majestic mountain peak that is thousands of feet high, called Yunlan Mountain.

Yunlan Mountain is steep, with cliffs on three sides and only one road leading to the summit, making it a typical dangerous place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Two miles from the foot of Yunlan Mountain, there are 50,000 iron cavalry stationed here by the empire.

Although those iron cavalry were ostensibly guarding the capital, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that they were actually guarding against the fierce tiger outside the city—the Yunlan Sect!

Meanwhile, in the dense forest behind the Yunlan Sect, a sword-wielding girl dressed in black was engaged in a fierce battle with five Iron Claw Wolves with gray-black fur.

Ironclaw wolves are relatively common first-tier magical beasts, with combat power comparable to three- or four-star warriors. They are also social magical beasts, and are best at group attacks.

Facing the attack of five Iron Claw Wolves, the girl in black remained remarkably calm, dodging various vital attacks with her agile movements.

When faced with a situation that is truly unavoidable, the girl in black will resort to a life-for-life approach, sacrificing her own minor injuries to kill the Iron Claw Wolf that attacks her.

After more than ten minutes of fighting, the five Iron Claw wolves, which had been starved for two days, all died under the black-clad girl's sword, and several more ferocious claw marks appeared on the black-clad girl's arms and thighs.

"Gudong!"