"In terms of physical body techniques, I cultivate the Heavenly Demon Blood-Refining Body Art and the Greenwood Emperor Body.
These two body tempering arts are both relatively high-level techniques.
Furthermore, I have yet to cultivate either of these arts to their highest realms.
Therefore, body tempering arts are sufficient for now.
Regarding Soul Power-based secret arts, I cultivate Evil Thoughts Birth Devil, and I have not cultivated it to its peak either.
So, what I should select next is a spiritual power-based martial technique to cultivate.
After all, I'm already at the True Manifestation Realm. Cultivating a spiritual power-based martial technique should allow me to unleash considerable power."
Ye Yunfei contemplated.
"However, what kind of spiritual power martial technique should I cultivate?"
Within Ye Yunfei's mind, he recalled the various spiritual power martial techniques he had collected in his previous life.
"The Nine Palaces Totem Wheel!"
Suddenly, a rather special martial technique appeared in Ye Yunfei's thoughts.
The Nine Palaces Totem Wheel was an ancient martial technique that Ye Yunfei, in his previous life, had unintentionally discovered upon entering a prehistoric ruin.
This technique required cultivating nine images.
Once mastered, its power was exceptionally formidable.
However, cultivating each image consumed an astonishing amount of resources.
Moreover, it required obtaining Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures with corresponding attributes to even have a chance of succeeding.
In his previous life, by the time Ye Yunfei obtained the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel, he was already a heavenly emperor and had cultivated many highly advanced martial techniques.
Therefore, he did not immediately begin cultivating this technique at the time, but merely stored it away.
Later, when Ye Yunfei finally decided to attempt cultivation, he suddenly sensed the arrival of his Godhood Tribulation.
Thus, he dedicated his efforts to dealing with the tribulation, with no remaining inclination to cultivate any martial techniques.
In this life, however, Ye Yunfei intended to cultivate this Nine Palaces Totem Wheel.
"Alright.
Let's begin cultivation."
Ye Yunfei entered the Phantom Tower.
Sitting cross-legged, he closed his eyes and commenced cultivation.
A moment later.
As the technique circulated, Ye Yunfei discovered that a massive circular wheel had abruptly materialized behind him!
This circular wheel was divided into nine compartments.
Each compartment resembled a small realm of its own, emanating an aura of antiquity and vastness.
The wheel hovered behind Ye Yunfei, appearing somewhat illusory as it slowly rotated.
Even more wondrous was that each of the nine compartments bore a faint, almost transparent imprint—a pattern of a divine beast.
These nine divine beast patterns were: the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, Kunpeng, Lei Ze, Taotie, Candlelight, and Subtle Radiance!
"Cultivating the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel involves refining these nine near-transparent divine beast patterns until they become solid.
Moreover, at the highest realm of cultivation, activating these divine beast patterns would allow them to manifest into near-real divine beasts, which would emerge from the Totem Wheel to engage in battle.
This technique truly possesses infinite profundity and terrifying power!"
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but inwardly marvel.
"Hmm, the first image is the Azure Dragon Diagram.
The Azure Dragon belongs to the Wood element. This means I need to absorb a large amount of wood-attributed energy to successfully cultivate the first divine beast diagram.
Fortunately, I have cultivated the Greenwood Emperor Body, which contains abundant wood energy within me.
I can begin cultivation directly!
Moreover, back when I cultivated the Greenwood Emperor Body, I procured a large quantity of wood-attributed Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. I still have many left.
They will come in handy precisely now!"
Ye Yunfei murmured to himself.
Then,
with a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei produced a large batch of wood-attributed Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
These were remnants from his previous cultivation of the Greenwood Emperor Body.
Subsequently, Ye Yunfei began circulating the technique.
*Hmph... Hmph...*
A vast amount of wood-attributed energy continuously converged towards the compartment on the Totem Wheel behind Ye Yunfei, the one engraved with the Azure Dragon pattern.
*Rumble...*
The Azure Dragon pattern began to gradually solidify.
The dragon's form grew increasingly radiant, emitting a powerful pressure.
Time slowly flowed.
In the blink of an eye, more than half a year passed within the Phantom Tower.
One day.
*Boom!*
The Azure Dragon pattern on the Totem Wheel behind Ye Yunfei blazed to life.
Faintly, an Azure Dragon that seemed to roam the heavens soared upward, its draconic roars resounding!
An ancient, vast, and powerful draconic aura spread through this space.
Then, that Azure Dragon directly charged into Ye Yunfei's body, merging into every inch of his flesh and blood, every cell.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei felt as if he had transformed into an Azure Dragon himself.
Even on the surface of his body, patches of azure dragon scales seemed to faintly coalesce upon his skin!
"If I cultivate this Azure Dragon diagram to its highest realm, would I essentially transform into an Azure Dragon?
This technique is truly profound and ingenious!"
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but exclaim inwardly.
"Alright.
All the wood-attributed energy has been exhausted.
I'll halt cultivation for now."
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself, concluding his session.
"Once I gather more blood essence, these three bottles of Heavenly Python Essence Blood will become useful.
For now, I'll wait a bit longer."
Ye Yunfei took out the three bottles of Heavenly Python Essence Blood and spoke to himself.
Then,
Ye Yunfei stored the Heavenly Python Essence Blood, left the Phantom Tower, and reappeared in the training chamber.
While more than half a year had passed within the Phantom Tower,
only a few days had gone by in the outside world.
Upon exiting the chamber, Ye Yunfei found Wu Heishan and Xiao Hui, both siblings, waiting outside.
"Boss, you've finally emerged from seclusion!"
As soon as he saw Ye Yunfei, Wu Heishan immediately approached with an ingratiating smile.
Seeing Ye Yunfei, Xiao Hui was reminded of what Yuan Dayong had said a few days prior. Two faint blushes quietly crept onto her delicate face.
Her beautiful eyes occasionally stole glances at Ye Yunfei.
"Is something the matter?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
"Boss, have you forgotten?
During their first month, all new students must go to the Mission Hall to accept a mission."
Wu Heishan said.
"Ah, yes.
I nearly forgot."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Hudao Academy had a rule: every new student must go to the Mission Hall during their first month, accept a mission, and complete it.
Hudao Academy's approach to nurturing students was strict—even bordering on harshness!
This was an educational philosophy established by Path-Guarder.
Flowers cultivated in a greenhouse cannot withstand true wind and rain.
Only those students who grow amidst cruel struggle could potentially develop formidable and outstanding combat prowess!
"Alright, let's go to the Mission Hall and see what missions are available."
Ye Yunfei led Wu Heishan and Xiao Hui, the two siblings, towards the academy's Mission Hall.
A short while later,
they arrived before the Mission Hall.
It was a majestic and opulent palace.
"Let's go in."
Ye Yunfei took the lead and entered the palace.