Chapter 126: Chapter 96: “Dragon Transformation Ascension Mantra”, The Secret of Transformation_2

But she had clearly underestimated the depth of resources possessed by a Purple Mansion Cultivator from a major sect who had lived for hundreds of years.

When she closed the distance to within a hundred yards, the white-haired daoist showed not the slightest hint of panic on his face.

With a casual slap to his Storage Pouch, he pulled out a reddish-golden copper bell Magic Artifact.

Under the surge of his mana, the copper bell rapidly enlarged to encase himself within, leaving only a trail of sparks on the surface as the female cultivator’s long saber slashed against it.

Instead, it was the female cultivator that got staggered by the shockwave of the sound waves generated by the bell, leaving her blood roiling and feeling stifled in her chest.

While the female cultivator’s assault was impeded, the three other enraged Purple Mansion Cultivators from Jingguo, infuriated at the escape of the Green Flood Dragon, directed their fury at her.

Despite being clad in armor, she was quickly beaten to the point of spitting blood and sustaining multiple injuries.

However, even in such a state, she eventually dragged her severely wounded body out of the encirclement and, using a secret Escape Technique, transformed into a streak of firelight and broke free.

In contrast, the male cultivator from the Dragon Transformation Sect relaxed visibly underneath his mask upon seeing the successful escape of the female cultivator.

Then, with a fanatical gleam flashing in his eyes, he suddenly pulled out a black bead from his Storage Pouch and swallowed it whole. At the same time, he shouted, “With my body, I feed the soul of the dragon…”

It seemed to be some kind of prayer or perhaps a sinister incantation.

In any case, after chanting a string of words, the man from the Dragon Transformation Sect underwent another intense transformation.

A clear and melodious Dragon Chant rose from within him, and what was once a half-dragon, half-human being, instantly turned into a black-green Flood Dragon tens of meters long.

However, compared to a normal Flood Dragon, his eyes utterly lacked any trace of intelligence, filled only with boundless madness.

“Damn it, it’s the Dragon Transformation Ascension Mantra from the Dragon Transformation Sect! This guy’s gone mad!”

A daoist from the Green Lotus Temple seemed to recognize the secret technique used by the male cultivator and, cursing aloud, turned and fled hastily.

After using the “Dragon Transformation Ascension Mantra,” that male cultivator would soon literally ascend, and there was no need to fight a dead man.

And none who have cultivated to the Purple Mansion Stage are fools.

Moreover, the “Dragon Transformation Ascension Mantra” is a signature Secret Technique of the Dragon Transformation Sect, known to many of the Purple Mansion Cultivators present for its power.

So without exception, none dared to stay and battle with the maddened black-green Flood Dragon.

But as they attempted to flee, the black-green Flood Dragon, bereft of sanity and consumed by a desire to kill, had no intention of letting them go.

A fierce cry from the mouth of the Flood Dragon as it swung its tail swiftly towards a daoist from the Green Lotus Temple.

Perhaps in the mind of that member from the Dragon Transformation Sect, even if it cost him his life, his secret technique had to take down a daoist from the Green Lotus Temple as retribution.

“You vile beast, how dare you be so presumptuous!”

The remaining two daoists from the Green Lotus Temple, both shocked and angry, hurriedly attacked the black-green Flood Dragon to support their fellow sect member.

If it had been a Purple Mansion Cultivator from Yunzhou, they might have ignored the situation, but they could not possibly disregard the danger facing a fellow sect member; otherwise, they would be answerable to the elders back at the sect.

“What is this Secret Technique? Do you know, Clan Leader?”

Outside the battlefield, Zhou Chun, having witnessed the man from the Dragon Transformation Sect transform into a Flood Dragon, could no longer restrain the shock in his heart and turned to Zhou Daoyi with his questions.

He had previously seen the transformation of Xu Kaishan, so he managed to remain calm when he saw the two Cultivators of the Dragon Transformation Sect turn into half-dragon, half-human figures.

He was alarmed that there were such powerful individuals behind Xu Kaishan.

But now, seeing a living person turn into a Flood Dragon, he could no longer maintain his composure no matter what.

Fortunately, this time Zhou Daoyi didn’t beat around the bush when faced with Zhou Chun’s questions.

He spoke in a low voice filled with complexity and difficulty, “This is the Dragon Transformation Sect’s taboo ‘Dragon Ascension Art,’ an extremely domineering and evil Secret Technique. Only the sect’s protectors who have cultivated the ‘Secret of Dragon Transformation’ to the third layer can perform it.”

“Just as you see now, after using the ‘Dragon Ascension Art,’ the user’s Flood Dragon Bloodline will be completely stimulated out of control, turning the person into a Flood Dragon of equal rank, possessing the strength and Divine Skills of a Flood Dragon.”

“However, this method will also completely annihilate the Cultivator’s self-awareness and bloodline, and after the duration of the Secret Technique ends, they will burst and die, disintegrating into ash!”

After hearing this explanation, Zhou Chun’s confusion was resolved.

But many more questions emerged.

He couldn’t help but look at Zhou Daoyi and ask, “What kind of power is the Dragon Transformation Sect? Why have I never heard of it before? What level of Secret Technique is this ‘Secret of Dragon Transformation’? Do those people turn into half-dragon, half-human monsters because they have cultivated this Secret Technique?”

Perhaps feeling that his earlier response had already broken some taboo, Zhou Daoyi no longer avoided Zhou Chun’s questions.

He immediately answered in a low voice, “The Dragon Transformation Sect is a secretive sect not accepted by orthodox Cultivators in the Cultivation World; it could even be called a heretical sect!”

“When exactly they appeared, I am not certain, only that a thousand years ago their power peaked, nearly becoming the overlord of Jingguo Country!”

“But over eight hundred years ago, the Moon Wheel Sect, Sunflame Sect, Green Lotus Temple, and other major sects of Jingguo suddenly joined forces to encircle and purge the Dragon Transformation Sect, hunting and massacring its members.”

“After several years of battle around the main stronghold of the Dragon Transformation Sect, it ultimately couldn’t withstand the allied forces and fell, with its leadership almost completely wiped out.”

“Since then, the remaining Cultivators of the Dragon Transformation Sect in Jingguo were hunted down in multiple purges. Anyone who had practiced the ‘Secret of Dragon Transformation’ was executed, and all related classics were banned from being sold or circulated.”

“So now, apart from the long-standing sects and families in Jingguo that still have the related classics and know about the existence of such a sect, ordinary Cultivators are basically unaware of it.”

“Moreover, for some reason, back then, the major sects of Fengguo also coordinated with Jingguo to suppress the news about the Dragon Transformation Sect, strictly ordering the destruction and prohibition of records related to it.”

At this point, Zhou Daoyi hesitated slightly before continuing, “As to what level the ‘Secret of Dragon Transformation’ really is, I’m not clear myself. It’s said that this Secret Technique has five layers, and even Cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage can practice and use it!”

He then shook his head, his eyes bearing a warning as he cautioned Zhou Chun, “Don’t get any ideas about the ‘Secret of Dragon Transformation.’ Not only does this Secret Technique bring great trouble and make one easily controlled by others, but practitioners to date are still hunted by the various sects of Jingguo. It’s not something you or I should involve ourselves with!”

Seeing this, Zhou Chun hastily stated, “Clan Leader, rest assured. Given the immense implications of this ‘Secret of Dragon Transformation,’ and seeing as I’m not courting death, how could I possibly be tempted by it!”

“It’s good that you know what’s at stake.”

Zhou Daoyi nodded, trusting Zhou Chun in this aspect.

Having observed Zhou Chun for several years, although he couldn’t claim to fully understand him, he knew Zhou Chun was someone with a sense of proportion and treasured his own life.

Generally, those who value their lives would never engage in such troublesome endeavors.

After giving Zhou Chun this warning, Zhou Daoyi himself wore a worried expression and muttered to himself, “The return of the Dragon Transformation Sect to the Cultivation World indicates they have significant ambitions. The southern states of Jingguo are likely to be in turmoil!”