I Only Stomp on Weaklings

The little snake did not react, its vertical eye appeared somewhat bewildered, seemingly unable to understand his words.

It seems that although it possesses spiritual intelligence, it’s not much.

Chen Ming put the "Taiyue Sword" back into its sheath, then extended the sword sheath towards the little snake and said, "I’m leaving now. If you want to follow me, climb on."

Perhaps understanding his gesture, the little snake timidly crawled up, wrapping its body around the sword sheath. If one didn’t look closely, they might think it was part of the sheath’s original pattern.

Chen Ming glanced at the Luminous Pearls embedded in the stone wall, and left this place without hesitation.

...

After half an hour, Chen Ming returned to Yu Haitang and handed her a wooden box containing yellow soil, saying, "Fortunately, I didn’t let you down. The item has been retrieved."

Yu Haitang, upon seeing the soil, had a flash of joy in her eyes but also noticed a small piece seemed to be missing. She said, "This item can be used to nurture the Taiyue Sword. Someday, find a place rich in Earth Vein Elemental Power to place it in, it can naturally continuously absorb the Power of Earth Vein."

"Thank you for the guidance, Miss Yu."

Chen Ming indeed kept a small piece not for nurturing the "Taiyue Sword", but to store into his Sea of Qi to enhance the quality of his Gang Yuan from "Profound Earth True Skill".

Previously, the strand of Golden Flame he stored into his Sea of Qi greatly enhanced his Fire Attribute Gang Yuan’s power. Given time, perhaps the Fire Attribute Gang Yuan may possess the power of that Golden Flame!

The Wood Attribute treasure should be on Yu Haitang; he could later ask her for some.

Unfortunately, he didn’t know where the Water Attribute treasure was.

Perhaps that "Aunt Hong" had clues, but unfortunately, she’s now trapped on Paradise Island.

Chen Ming thought of that mysterious woman who liked to wear red. He had promised Du Caiyue to rescue her in half a year if he could reach Second Grade.

He might really have to go by then.

After calculating with his fingers, he realized three months were left until the half-year agreement, mentally deciding, "If by then he can break through to First Grade, he’ll go."

As for the final "Profound Gold True Skill" and the Gold Attribute treasure, he didn’t know where to find them.

Chen Ming knew it was best to assemble the "Five Elements True Skill" before advancing to the Divine Treasure Realm. Then, upon entering the Divine Treasure Realm, he could establish an invincible presence.

Yu Haitang put away the piece of yellow soil, her demeanor becoming much friendlier, "Sect Leader Yuan is indeed trustworthy, so I’ll lend a hand to you once. When do you plan on taking action?"

Chen Ming replied, "It depends on when Miss Yu can spare the time."

"Give me three days to settle matters, then I’ll accompany Sect Leader Yuan on a trip."

"Alright, I’ll wait for you."

...

Following this, Chen Ming stayed here, along with Huo Qianqian.

During the day, he guided Huo Qianqian on her martial arts.

The cultivation technique she practiced was the Xiaoshui Sect’s true transmission; however, in his eyes, it was average at best, capable of reaching only Second Grade with the likelihood of achieving First Grade being nearly impossible.

In reality, aside from the founding patriarch, no one from the Xiaoshui Sect could rely solely on the sect’s cultivation technique to achieve First Grade.

Evidently, this cultivation technique also relied on a special constitution to advance to First Grade.

Chen Ming’s mind contained numerous Supreme Divine Skills. Each Chapter of the "Five Elements Divine Skill" was a Supreme Divine Skill leading straight to the Divine Treasure.

Yet, due to the significant karma with this Divine Skill, it wasn’t suitable to be passed on to Huo Qianqian.

Apart from that, there’s the Gu Family’s cultivation technique, which undeniably cannot be shared with outsiders.

Counting with his fingers revealed that he knew more Demonic Dao cultivation techniques, such as "Blood Demon Technique", "Nine Nether Great Technique", "Immortal True Scripture", "Demon Transformation Great Technique".

From the Six Sects of the Longevity Sect, he had already assembled four demonic sects.

There’s also "The Path of All Beings" from the Star Moon Sect, containing several Chapters suitable for female cultivation, all capable of reaching the Divine Treasure Realm as Supreme Divine Skills.

Chen Ming selected a Chapter from them to pass to Huo Qianqian.

"This is my sect’s cultivation technique, called ’Embrace the Moon True Skill’. Remember it..."

Huo Qianqian initially thought this senior was guiding her martial arts, already feeling anxious, but now hearing him say he’d pass on a Divine Skill to her, she was startled, "Senior, I shouldn’t be worthy, how could I learn your Divine Skill?"

Chen Ming replied, "Learn if I tell you to learn, no need to chatter. Remember it..."

Seeing this, Huo Qianqian suddenly knelt down, knocking her head on the ground several times.

This time, he did not stop her. The grace of imparting skills deserves such a grand salute.

...

Huo Qianqian had just reached Sixth Grade, so she didn’t need to start anew. The cultivation technique Chen Ming chose for her was quite similar to the Xiaoshui Sect’s one, just superior in all respects.

She had a good memory, spending a day to memorize the entire cultivation technique.

How far she progresses next will depend on herself.

For the next two days, Chen Ming was always studying "Demon Transformation Great Technique".

He finally knew why Jin Tai didn’t choose to cultivate this Longevity Sect’s demon skill; it was clearly stated above that this skill couldn’t be practiced concurrently with other techniques. Martial Artists attempting to switch to this skill need to scatter their cultivation to restart if they are Over Sixth Grade.

Jin Tai, a powerful Divine Treasure Realm expert beyond grade, couldn’t even choose to scatter his cultivation. Doing so would directly end him, so he could only watch this demon skill helplessly.

Chen Ming naturally had no intention of scattering his cultivation to restart; he believed that the "Five Elements True Skill" could possibly be the world’s top-grade cultivation technique.

His future prospects were exceedingly bright; only with a faulty mind would he choose to cultivate the Longevity Sect’s demon skill.

If his guess was correct, these demon skills, each had its own pitfalls.

The Blood Demon Sect was evident; the "Blood God Pearl" containing their heritage was definitely the blood of the Heaven Devouring Demon Venerable. Eventually, all who practiced the "Blood Demon Technique" would become the power sources for the Heaven Devouring Demon Venerable.

Like the Immortal Sect, Demon Transformation Sect, they were similar cases.

Only the Nine Nether Sect was slightly better, as a new Demon Venerable emerged in this sect. However, in the end, the individual would transform into the Artifact Spirit of a Demon Artifact — what meaning does such immortality hold?

Chen Ming valued the secret techniques recorded within; "Artifact Nurturing Technique" and "Artifact Control Technique" had previously brought him immense benefits.

In the "Demon Transformation Great Technique", there was a similar Secret Technique — "Beast Control Technique".

While his Martial Dao proficiency was average, his learning of such Secret Techniques was quite swift. In two days, this "Beast Control Technique" appeared on his panel.

["Beast Control Technique" (First Level 1/100000)]

Chen Ming glanced at it; his points were over 6 million, directly upgrading this secret technique to Ninth Level Perfection, consuming 4.5 million points.

Advancing so many levels at once, digesting this knowledge consumed considerable time, his brain swelling almost to the point of explosion.

After quite a while, he managed to recuperate from this surge.

"Next time, I won’t be so reckless; points should be added level-by-level."

Chen Ming pinched his still slightly aching brow, feeling a bit fearful.

"Now, let’s test its power."

He beckoned the yellow snake over, bit his finger to draw a drop of blood, letting it fall onto its head, then activated the Secret Technique to imprint his Divine Sense onto the snake’s Spiritual Sense.

This sort of Secret Technique is easily accomplished when the demon beast is weak; the stronger the demon beast, the lower the success rate.

"Failed?"

Moments later, Chen Ming sensed that his Divine Sense hadn’t merged with the snake’s Spiritual Sense and had already dissipated, announcing failure.

"Try again."

...

After roughly ten attempts.

Chen Ming finally imprinted his Divine Sense onto the snake’s Spiritual Sense, immediately forming an extremely close bond, akin to a familial connection.

"Truly fascinating."

He touched the snake’s head, feeling its cold slippery texture, while his mind clearly sensed the emotion of dependence and attachment transmitted by the snake.

"From now on, you will be called Little Earth."

A snake with an Earth Attribute, a genuine Little Earth Snake.