In a state of epiphany, the various insights from practicing the Dragon Phoenix Secret Skill came flooding in.
Every exchange of breath, every merging of the Heart Spirit, every guidance and transformation of Yin Yang Qi... Steps that had once been rote imitation, full of incomprehensible parts, were now given profound interpretations, appearing with crystal clarity within his Sea of Consciousness.
Better still, he now possessed River True Qi. As the saying goes, water belongs to yin and also contains life. He also had the Dragon and Tiger Golden Bell Spirit Blood, the very definition of Supreme Yang and Firmness. And he had the Spiritual Power from the Enchanting Heart Scripture, which could balance yin and yang with minute control...
These three elements happened to form a perfect system for Yin-Yang Balance. It was a stroke of serendipitous luck.
Nourished by the gentleness of water, stimulated by the yang of his blood, and controlled by the subtlety of his spirit... They cooperated and compensated for each other, unleashing their might to the absolute fullest.
Realization dawned on Xia Wuyang. ’So that’s how it is. Dual cultivation isn’t about harvesting or plundering—it’s about sharing and sublimation! Using my Extraordinary Foundation as the catalyst and the Secret Technique as the bridge, I can connect with my partner’s Qi Blood and spiritual intent. Through that fusion and resonance, I can guide their Qi Blood to ascend, widen their meridians, and even give them a chance to touch the threshold of the Extraordinary. Their Essence, Qi, and Spirit can all be enhanced.’
’And in the process of guiding them, I can purify my own True Qi, temper my Spirit Blood, and condense my Spirit... gaining benefits in every aspect. What’s more, I can borrow their pure Primordial Yin Qi to neutralize the irritable and hostile energies that might arise from my own cultivation, making my Foundation ever more flawless and reaching a state of Perfection. This achieves a true win-win.’
This was a righteous Secret Technique of mutual benefit and shared advancement, far superior to those selfish Evil Techniques that harmed others for personal gain. Its future potential was limitless.
Driven by the frenzied deductions of his epiphany, the shackles of the Top Level Mortal Technique, the Dragon Phoenix Secret Skill, were shattered, reforged, and elevated... until it finally underwent a metamorphosis.
An unknown amount of time passed before a brand-new Cultivation Technique materialized deep within Xia Wuyang’s Sea of Consciousness, entering the domain of Spirit Arts.
It no longer existed in the form of text or images. Instead, it had transformed into two intertwining, spiraling shadows of light that looked utterly bizarre.
One was a blazing gold, shaped like a powerful true dragon, exuding an aura of Supreme Yang and Firmness. The other was a gentle jade, shaped like an elegant, multicolored phoenix, flowing with the rhythm of the Extremely Yin and Soft. This was the very picture of a dragon and phoenix in harmony.
The two shadows of light chased, entwined, and merged with one another... as if enacting the most fundamental Great Dao of Yin and Yang in the universe, captivating the senses and drawing one in.
At the very instant they achieved a perfect fusion, a few ancient and profound characters surfaced naturally in Xia Wuyang’s mind, and a sense of complete clarity washed over him.
Dragon and Phoenix Ascension Spirit Technique!
Intermediate Spiritual Technique!
The opening mantra alone was enough to send a shudder through one’s entire being, evoking an indescribable feeling.
"The dragon soars through the nine heavens, the yang acts and bestows; the phoenix perches on the wu-tong branch, the yin is still and receives. Through Yin-Yang Interaction, their vital energies are drawn to one another. Their spiritual intents merge, sharing the opportunities of the Dao. There is no taking, no harming, only mutual growth and shared prosperity. This is the harmony of the dragon and phoenix, the righteous path to spiritual ascension and transcendence... Its prospects are immeasurable."
Xia Wuyang savored the meaning, waves of joyful surprise washing over him. He was left wanting more.
Compared to its previous Mortal Technique version, the Dragon and Phoenix Ascension Spirit Technique had undergone a qualitative leap. To say it was completely reborn would not be an exaggeration.
Although it was an Intermediate Spiritual Technique, it already had one foot in the domain of High Level Spiritual Techniques. It would be able to advance soon, and its future potential was limitless.
After its metamorphosis, the effects of the Dragon and Phoenix Ascension Spirit Technique were magnified several times over.
The efficiency of the Yin-Yang Interaction had increased severalfold. Its nourishing and elevating effects on both partners’ Qi Blood, True Qi, and Spirit were far more potent. It could be used not only between True Monarchs but also between ordinary people.
The effects were especially pronounced on a partner with a lower Cultivation, and it came at no cost to himself. It even had a chance of activating the latent Spiritual Mechanism within their body to help them break through bottlenecks. The effects were even more profound during the first use.
Its stealth was extremely high, making it perfectly suited for Xia Wuyang’s current situation.
When the Secret Technique was activated, the merging of auras was as natural and silent as a spring rain nourishing the earth, allowing the other party to remain completely oblivious.
Unless the other person was a True Monarch who was also an expert in the art of dual cultivation and whose Cultivation was far higher than his, it would be impossible to detect anything amiss—unless Xia Wuyang chose to reveal it.
Afterward, they would only feel refreshed and full of energy, as if they had just woken from a deep sleep or a high-quality meditation, never associating the feeling with a Secret Technique.
Moreover, the Dragon and Phoenix Ascension Spirit Technique was far more versatile than the old Dragon Phoenix Secret Skill.
It wasn’t limited to dual cultivation in the traditional sense. As long as both parties were willing and their Heart Spirit was relaxed, even simple physical contact—a handshake, a pat on the back, a hug—could guide a faint current of Yin Yang Qi. This could relieve fatigue and calm the mind, and it, too, was a form of dual cultivation.
Of course, to achieve the most potent effects, a much deeper exchange was required.
The Dragon and Phoenix Ascension Spirit Technique also possessed a "Spiritual Catalyst" ability, and its effects were quite remarkable.
This was the aspect Xia Wuyang valued most, and it was also an unexpected surprise.
Using his Extraordinary Foundation as the catalyst, he could transfer a minuscule trace of his own Spirituality into his partner’s body during the technique’s exchange, and they would be completely unable to detect it.
This trace of Spirituality wouldn’t cause any immediate change. Instead, it would act like a seed, planted deep within their Qi Blood or Spirit, and it was completely harmless.
Over time, the recipient would unknowingly develop a natural affinity and trust for the caster, even becoming subconsciously inclined to follow their guidance.
This wasn’t a form of forced control, but rather an attraction and resonance originating from the very source of life. It was far more natural than the Soul Enchantment Technique, and more beneficial as well.
’What an incredible Dragon and Phoenix Ascension Spirit Technique, what powerful effects!’ Xia Wuyang slowly opened his eyes, a delighted surprise spreading across his face.
With this technique at his disposal, navigating the Deep Palace would be much more convenient. He would no longer have to be so cautious and hesitant.
The Jiangnan Beauties, the Fox Girl, the Cat Girl... and even Eastern Palace Old People like Yun Liyue, Pan Mo, and Yan Jiuge... they could all become beneficiaries of this technique. And perhaps they would never even know.
While enjoying moments of pleasure, he could not only help them regulate their bodies, improve their Cultivation, and enhance their Essence, Qi, and Spirit, but also secretly deepen the formless bond between them, making their relationships even closer.
As for Emperor Xia, his Consorts in the Harem, and even the recently delivered substitute for Consort Ji... if the opportunity arose, he could very well use this technique to plant some deeper seeds for the future, or perhaps something else entirely.
Just imagine: when Emperor Xia seeks his own breakthrough opportunities with those women, their bodies will be circulating a far more covert Yin-Yang Spiritual Catalyst that shares the same origin as his own... The thought of that scene was certainly amusing. It would definitely give the Emperor quite a surprise.
’No, that feels a bit strange,’ he thought. ’It’s probably best not to do that if I can avoid it.’
’Even if I really have to, I can’t engage in a... deep exchange. A simple touch should suffice. Otherwise, it would be a bit too shameless.’
Besides, with the power of the Dragon and Phoenix Ascension Spirit Technique, a mere touch was enough to inject the Yin-Yang Spiritual Catalyst into their bodies.

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