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Chapter 77 - The Advanced Version of the Novice Cultivation Skill

Guo Fan lifted the Orange Cat by its back and inquired, “By the way, do you have a name?”

The Flood Dragon meowed and playfully waved its claws, responding, “How can a demon like me have a name? I'm a Flood Dragon born from a fragment of the True Dragon's soul within magma. I've absorbed copious amounts of natural energy. Let's call me the Forging Flame of Scale, then.”

The transformation brought about by the earth fire explained it all. That's why his body was engulfed in flames and why he was subdued by the Summer Bird, Containing Raze.

Guo Fan affectionately scratched the Orange Cat's cheek and suggested, “Well, how about we call you Hammer?”

“... What does that name have to do with me?”

The Orange Cat remained deadpan.

She had even expected Guo Fan to extract a name from the Crimson Afterglow Flowing Scale. Logically, wasn't that the norm? What on earth was a hammer? Why couldn't this human simply follow reason?

Guo Fan chuckled, “But you did ask for a hammer just now, didn't you? That's why I gave you the name Hammer.”

“Meow, meow, meow (protest)!”

The Orange Cat voiced its discontent with a loud meow but soon found itself nestled in Guo Fan's embrace, its chin being scratched. It couldn't help but squint its eyes, gazing upwards with a contented expression.

“Gululu... (So comfy)”

After relishing this comfort for some time, the Orange Cat suddenly jolted. Wait, something wasn't right. It was a dragon, not a cat.

But it was so comfortable...

Transformed from the ferocious Flood Dragon, the Orange Cat now rested gently on Guo Fan's arm. It swayed its tail and let out a contented sigh. Sometimes, this was just easier.

Su Feng chimed in, “My father is awaiting your presence. After the demise of Zeng Zhelan, there are numerous matters that demand attention. Our impending marriage, for one...”

Guo Fan tenderly stroked the Orange Cat nestled in his embrace and followed Su Feng upstairs.

“A person discontented is akin to a snake attempting to devour an elephant... We once betrayed the Snowflake Mansion without hesitation in pursuit of the legendary cultivation technique, Divine Destiny Recalculating. But in the end, we met with death and ruin. Forced into hiding amidst mortals, we evaded the relentless pursuit. Twenty years have elapsed, and I remain ever vigilant.”

Guo Fan's eyes contracted, his shock palpable. Divine Destiny Recalculating?

What the fuck!

His mind whirred. Wasn't the introductory cultivation technique called the “Commencement of the Five Elemental Spiritual Technique”?

The individuals behind that analytical forum post had actually guessed it correctly!

Back then, the scorching topic on the forum had speculated that since the novice cultivation technique was the “first act,” there might be a “second act,” or even a “final act.” This theory claimed that the novice cultivation technique could potentially be the most powerful cultivation technique in the game!

And now, the Divine Destiny Recalculating book in front of Guo Fan validated the intellect of those players who had scrutinized every detail on the gaming forum.

The format was nearly identical; who could argue that it was mere coincidence?

Guo Fan gazed at the book, his heart thunderstruck. He hadn't anticipated finding the advanced iteration of the novice cultivation technique here.

Luoyang handed the book over to Guo Fan. “Consider it an apology for our previous encounter.”

Duan Lin was taken aback. “Luoyang...”

She couldn't believe Luoyang would be so lenient.

Luoyang turned to Guo Fan. “You're teaching Chang Er cultivation, aren't you? I can see it's the traditional cultivation technique of the Soaring Wisdom Sect. I had hoped Chang Er would lead a mortal life forever. Little did I expect he'd embark on the path of cultivation. At least he's chosen the right one, unlike Duan Lin and me; we had no choice.”

Guo Fan accepted the book and replied, “You're mistaken. His talent is destined to surpass that of ordinary people. Even if I hadn't taught him, he would've found this path, and it would've been even more challenging.”

He had already become the final hurdle.

After resealing the tomb, Luoyang inquired whether Guo Fan intended to take Chang Er to the Soaring Wisdom Sect. Upon receiving an affirmative answer, she seemed relieved and relinquished her cultivation entirely. She had become wholly mortal. In this manner, Gu Chao would have a clean family background.

When Guo Fan returned to the Wide Ocean Sect from Frightening Slopes, he believed that the advanced version of the novice cultivation technique was already astonishing enough. Little did he expect that Cheng Liuxian, who had just recovered from his lightning injury, would suddenly arrive at his doorstep, volunteering himself as a spy within the Devil Cult.

Guo Fan: “???”