Hoo!

"Apologies to the three of you!"

Hu Yiqiu exhaled and cupped his hands in salute towards Jian Cangqiong and the other two.

"Understood!"

Wu Xianxia stepped forward and spoke first.

Jian Cangqiong smiled briefly; there was no need for him to explain much to Hu Yiqiu. Hu Yiqiu's actions were primarily to compel Sang Zhenye and his wife to swear an oath.

"Kid, you are truly... If the old man hadn't accepted you as his disciple, I might not be able to handle this palpitating heart!"

Hu Yiqiu turned and glared at Jiang Chen, speaking with a face full of resentment.

However, despite the words of complaint, there was undeniable pride and admiration in his eyes.

"The elixir recipe is complete, but for that powerful practitioner with deep Dao Rhythm..."

Jiang Chen furrowed his brow slightly.

"Kid, do you think you're the only one with talent? Both the dean and I have comprehended Dao Rhythm, alright? Moreover, my cultivation over the century hasn't been stored, instead, I've been refining Dao Rhythm continuously. I don't believe my old man's Dao Rhythm is any less profound than what's required when you break through the Unity Realm!"

Hu Yiqiu shot Jiang Chen a look.

Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment, looking at Hu Yiqiu in astonishment: "Master, you've comprehended Dao Rhythm? Why didn't you say so earlier? If you had, Senior Brother's injuries would've been healed yesterday!"

"I..."

Hu Yiqiu was momentarily at a loss, then glared and said: "You didn't mention that someone else's Dao Rhythm could be controlled by you!"

...

South Maniac Mountain Peak.

Sang Zhenye and Wu Xianxia borrowed three Dao talismans and brought Sang Zhirou here.

After Ouyang Ruoxue arrived, the wooden cabins on the mountain peak became four, with an additional one next to Jiang Chen's.

At that moment, Sang Zhirou lay in Ouyang Ruoxue's cabin.

Sang Zhenye and Wu Xianxia sat at a stone table beside the Old Locust Tree, staring fixedly at the cabin furthest to the right, which was Yun Tao's.

When Yun Tao and Jian Wuheng awoke from their enlightenment, Hu Yiqiu informed Yun Tao of the impending treatment, prompting them to come to South Maniac Mountain Peak.

No place in the entire academy was safer and less likely to be disturbed than the peaks of the four mountains.

Ouyang Ruoxue trained in power control by the river at the mountainside and wasn't present at the peak, while Jian Wuheng was also sent to train at the mountainside and wasn't allowed to stay.

Inside Yun Tao's cabin.

Yun Tao lay on the bed, with Hu Yiqiu sitting to his right, Jian Cangqiong to his left, and Jiang Chen beside Hu Yiqiu.

Jian Cangqiong was there to assist in case Hu Yiqiu's Dao Rhythm was not profound enough during the treatment for Sang Zhenye and Wu Xianxia.

"Master, are you ready?"

Jiang Chen asked solemnly.

"Let's begin!"

Hu Yiqiu nodded.

Both closed their eyes simultaneously.

Jiang Chen's consciousness entered his Sea of Consciousness.

The Divine Infant opened its eyes, absorbed the Great Dao Wheel of Light and the Divine Lock Chain into its body, the Dao Rhythm adhered to the Divine Infant's surroundings, and with a flash, it left the Sea of Consciousness.

Buzz!

The area between Jiang Chen's brows lit up, and a thumb-sized, baby-smooth Jiang Chen flew out.

"Junior Brother, your Divine Infant is quite adorable!"

Yun Tao chuckled lightly.

"Senior Brother, do you wish to suffer more during the upcoming treatment?"

Jiang Chen's Divine Infant smiled mischievously.

"No, no, no, Junior Brother, I was wrong! Your Divine Infant is mighty and majestic, wild and dazzling, incredibly remarkable!"

Yun Tao immediately acknowledged.

Jiang Chen's Divine Infant gave him a look and flew into Hu Yiqiu's brow.

Inside Hu Yiqiu's Sea of Consciousness.

Hu Yiqiu's Primordial Spirit appeared substantial, surrounded by two solid Great Dao Wheels of Light, with the Great Dao Wheels enveloped by a rich Dao Rhythm.

"Kid, what should I do?"

Upon seeing Jiang Chen's Divine Infant arrive, Hu Yiqiu's Primordial Spirit softly asked.

"Master, merge your Dao Rhythm into mine, but be cautious; your Dao Rhythm is too profound. Be careful not to accidentally shatter my Divine Infant!"

Jiang Chen chuckled lightly.

"Rascal, don't jinx it!"

Hu Yiqiu cursed in jest, then declared: "I'm starting!"

Buzz!

Hu Yiqiu's Dao Rhythm outside the Great Dao Wheel of Light trembled slightly, slowly detaching from the Great Dao Wheel of Light and surged toward Jiang Chen's Dao Rhythm.

Jiang Chen's expression turned serious, discarding his playful demeanor.

The fusion of Dao Rhythm is an exceptionally perilous affair. Any hesitation or suspicion from either party while merging could lead to irreparable damage, possibly causing the Dao Rhythm to collapse, which in severe cases could destroy the Divine Infant.

If not for Hu Yiqiu, Jiang Chen would be unwilling to allow anyone else to merge Dao Rhythm with him.

Hu Yiqiu's Dao Rhythm gently fused into Jiang Chen's Dao Rhythm, during which all Hu Yiqiu's Great Dao Comprehensions swept through Jiang Chen's Divine Infant's mind.

Buzz!

After a slight tremor, the two Dao Rhythms fused together, and Jiang Chen's Divine Infant's face contorted in pain, appearing extremely tormented.

His whole body emitted a magnificent Soul Force, and even the Divine Infant began to slowly dissipate and become ethereal.

"Kid, what's happening to you?"

Hu Yiqiu's expression changed dramatically, urgently inquiring.

"I'm fine, just about to burst; I have to head to Senior Brother now!"

Jiang Chen reassured Hu Yiqiu, his form flashing as he departed Hu Yiqiu's Sea of Consciousness.

Upon seeing Jiang Chen's Divine Infant fly out looking pained and continuously dissipating, Yun Tao and Jian Cangqiong's expressions shifted suddenly.

"Junior Brother, how are you?"

Yun Tao asked urgently.

"Senior Brother, stop talking; Master's Dao Rhythm is too powerful, I can barely hold on. Quickly open your Sea of Consciousness defense!"

Jiang Chen's Divine Infant spoke painfully.

"Yun Tao, hurry!"

Hu Yiqiu opened his eyes and urged hurriedly.

"Oh, alright!"

Yun Tao hastily responded, closed his eyes, and opened the defense of his Sea of Consciousness.

Swish!

Jiang Chen eagerly darted into Yun Tao's brow.

Buzz buzz buzz!

A vast Great Dao pressure emanated from Yun Tao's body, enveloping him in a faint glow.

"Jiang Chen endured immense pain! It's the kind that directly impacts the Divine Infant's soul!"

Jian Cangqiong said with admiration: "To bear such pain, Elder Wine, you've accepted a remarkable disciple!"

"I don't need you to tell me, my disciple is the best on the continent, no, in the entire realm!"

Hu Yiqiu's eyes revealed both pride and heartache as he retorted to Jian Cangqiong.

Jian Cangqiong didn't take offense, instead showing a look of envy.

When the Great Dao pressure emerged from the cabin, Sang Zhenye and his spouse rose in unison, nervously gazing at the cabin.

The Great Dao pressure lasted for fifteen minutes, then gradually dissipated.

Crack!

A while later, a soft sound rang out as the door of Yun Tao's cabin opened, and Hu Yiqiu assisted Jiang Chen as they emerged, followed by Jian Cangqiong, who looked envious, and Yun Tao, who looked regretful.

"Mr. Jiang, what happened to you..."

Seeing Jiang Chen's condition, Sang Zhenye and his wife's faces changed drastically, their hearts skipped, almost jumping to their throats.

At that moment, Jiang Chen's complexion was ashen, his steps faltered, his breath was weak, and his whole body emitted a soft glow as intangible Dao Rhythm forces seemed uncontrollably emanating, as though gravely injured.

"Elders, I'm afraid I can't treat Junior Sister Sang today!"

Jiang Chen said with a bitter smile to Sang Zhenye and his wife: "Master's Dao Rhythm is too formidable. I'm barely holding up having just finished treating Senior Brother; I need to recover before addressing Junior Sister Sang's injuries."

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