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”Clear Crane Enlightened Skill (Complete), Full-mastery. (Special traits. Flying Apsara Bliss. Crane-controlling Method.)”

The several special traits were now merged into two.

”This is interesting. I've only derived it once, and already such a huge change has occurred,” Lu Sheng muttered to himself. After the enlightened skill was modified, with the information that surged into his mind, he slightly understood what the Flying Apsara Bliss and Crane-controlling methods were for.

'Flying Apsara Bliss is an improvement of my agility, reflexes, and precision as my competence improves. It's the equivalent of combining all the special traits from before into one. The Crane-controlling Method… is the Crane-controlling method… it's a method to control cranes…'

Lu Sheng was slightly speechless. The name suggested that Deep Blue gave its own suggestion according to the key points contained within the enlightened skill.

This name was quite apt as well. Flying Apsara Bliss meant that with extreme speed and reflexes, he would be able to send someone to eternal bliss.

In short, it was a description of the speed and precision with which the opponent was taken care of.

Lu Sheng glanced at the Mental Energy spent. A total of two units were spent. As a most fundamental cultivation method, using up two Mental Energy units in one derivation meant that it was an above-average-rank method.

”Again!”

He started deriving again. He instinctively pressed the derive button on the right.

”Hiss…”

The frame slowly blurred. It clarified in the blink of an eye.

The enlightened skill which showed up again did not experience much changes. The only difference was the word 'great' in its name.

”Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill”. The special traits and other attributes were not much different from before. The only addition was the special trait of being in sync with a crane spirit.

Lu Sheng wanted to derive it again, but he could no longer locate the button. The derivation button behind the frame had completely disappeared.

'I can't derive it. This must mean that the cultivation method is complete. Or perhaps my knowledge about the cultivation methods of this system isn't enough.' Lu Sheng understood this in his mind.

'Well then, let's try to improve my competence.' He could sense some light, gassy substance flowing slowly throughout his body.

It resembled inner Qi, but was not inner Qi. It was lighter and fainter.

Lu Sheng drew a deep breath and adjusted his sitting posture. He checked if the Alarm Formation with the blade as its core was still intact. Then, he began cultivating again.

'Rank up the Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill by one rank.' His gaze fell upon the Clear Crane Enlightened Skill as he said those words in his mind.

His thoughts had barely left him when the frame blurred immediately. This time, the frame did not swiftly clarify like before. It took much longer.

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The West Cliff Dynasty's capital. Ming City.

The uninterrupted notes of a bamboo pipe were weaved together into a mild and sad melody.

Within the Imperial Tutor Mansion of Ming Cuty, Yang Huanzhen appeared serene as he enjoyed the performance of beautiful dancers in thin veils below.

Several armored generals sat to the left and right. However, none of their gazes strayed. They sat still and upright.

The bamboo pipe finished its song, and the beautiful girls retreated.

A general stood up slowly, cupped his fists, and spoke, ”We dare not turn down an invitation from the imperial tutor. However, at this point of time, the borders are in turmoil, and the other clans are invading our lands. We're making preparations to head toward the various fronts tomorrow…”

Yang Huanzhen raised a hand to stop him.

”It's not as if I'm not letting you go. However, if you went in this manner, even with a great army, how're you planning to defeat the warriors of the other clans?”

”Imperial Tutor, what do you say we should do?” asked another general in a deep voice.

”I have an item here. If any one of you sees a peculiar individual among the enemy ranks, toss it out. You're sure to see a terrific effect.” Yang Huanzhen clapped his hands and smiled.

A beautiful girl appeared with a jade tray. She presented the generals with a small silk brocade bag.

”You are to open these bags only when it's absolutely necessary to avoid being caught up in unwanted accidents,” Yang Huanzhen reminded them seriously.

The generals had long heard rumors about Imperial Tutor Yang possessing some supernatural powers. Currently, they still had their doubts, but they nonetheless listened to him.

After another series of toasts, the generals took their leave.

The lively feast was soon reduced to Yang Huanzhen sitting alone in his seat.

He lifted a cup of wine and drank.

”You seem to be in a good mood, Imperial Tutor. Even with Lie Shanjun bearing down on our borders, you're still able to enjoy good wine here.” In the empty hall, a blurry light golden silhouette of a woman slowly materialized. She looked up at Yang Huanzhen who sat on the host's seat.

”Your sects will handle Lie Shanjun. Our job is to steadily maintain order back here,” Yang Huanzhen said with a faint smile.

The light golden woman slowly solidified into an actual person. She was a charming woman in a golden phoenix dress with a pearl curtain over her face.

If the other officials of the court were here, they would certainly be able to recognize that this was the dynasty's Empress Lin. Some called her the demon empress as well.

”Since you're here, does this mean that something went wrong?” Yang Huanzhen asked softly.