291: Chapter 291 Dual Cultivation at the Heavenly Rank! Assisting the Grand Elder of the Flower Sect in His Cultivation

Under the moonlight, within the celestial lake, mist swirled about.

A figure clad only in thin gauze stood there, like a Fairy from the Moon Palace descending to the mortal world.

The mist veiled her body, lending an air of hazy mystery that made one yearn to explore further.

Gu Han came to a halt by the lakeshore, locking eyes with the beauty in the lake through the mist; a layer of rouge-red flushed across her cheeks.

"Young Master Gu Han, you are already familiar with the Cultivation Technique, right?" The beauty averted her gaze, not daring to maintain eye contact with Gu Han for too long.

"Yes, I am very familiar with it." Gu Han nodded slightly.

He was more than just familiar; he had mastered it completely and even innovated upon it.

The technique within the Jade Slip Fairy Qing had given him was called the "Yin-Yang Twin Lotus Scripture."

It drew upon the imagery of twin lotuses growing and flourishing together, fitting the essence of Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation. Each practitioner would drop their life-essence blood into a Grade 7 or higher Yin-Yang pool or spiritual soil to co-nurture a single "Twin Lotus." Once formed within the lotus, the Dao bond would be established, and Dual Cultivation would begin.

However, what Gu Han received was an abridged version. He and Hua Lan did not need to reach the level of establishing a bond; they only needed to operate the Dual Cultivation portion in coordination while inside the Grade 8 Yin-Yang Jade Lotus cultivated by the Flower Sect.

Since he possessed a Heavenly Realm Soul, when Dual Cultivation began, it would greatly increase Hua Lan's Soul Power, making it easier for her to hold onto her true heart and not lose herself in the illusions of breaking through the Death Gate.

As for the risk Fairy Qing mentioned, it was that if Hua Lan lost herself, she might drag him down into ruin with her. The more thorough the Dual Cultivation, the easier this situation could occur.

But now, this Dual Cultivation Technique had been combined with all the other Dual Cultivation Techniques he possessed and further deduced by the Xuanwu Shell to reach the Elementary Heaven Rank.

As for the phenomena born from a Heaven Rank technique, it had already been completed within the Xuanwu Shell, which even recovered a sliver of its divine rhythm because of it.

He had now named this technique the "Yin Yang Heaven and Earth Sitting Lotus Sutra."

"Since you are familiar with it, please come in, Young Master, and assist my cultivation." Hua Lan's entire being was flushed with a layer of pink.

Gu Han felt she was even colder and more aloof than usual; it seemed that if she didn't speak, he wouldn't take any further action.

But in such matters, if Gu Han were too proactive, it would seem somewhat inappropriate.

She had to be the one to invite him, so they could handle the matter of Dual Cultivation as a purely formal business.

"Fairy Hua Lan."

Gu Han's body drifted apart like snowflakes, only to condense immediately in front of Hua Lan.

"Hmm?" Hua Lan lowered her head, not daring to meet Gu Han's eyes.

She was currently wearing only a thin gauze, which would be removed once the formal cultivation began, and the same applied to Gu Han.

Because cultivating the Flower Sect's Dual Cultivation Technique required one to treat themselves as two lotus seeds of Yin and Yang, binding their hearts together.

Any restraints on the body would eventually be shattered by the pure Yin-Yang energy anyway, so it was better to undress cleanly themselves.

Originally, the Sect Master and the Master of the Hidden Lineage would Cultivate together. Two women facing each other wouldn't feel shy; instead, their rapport would improve.

But now she had to seek help from an outside man, which was why she had always been unwilling to agree and had tried to break through on her own.

Those who met the requirements usually had ordinary backgrounds and statuses, and they might take advantage of her completely, exploiting the Flower Sect.

Even if it were a Loose Cultivator, they would generally be at least a Grade 8 Alchemist, someone the Flower Sect couldn't afford to offend.

Considering issues like temperament and image, she had been unable to make a choice.

Gu Han, with his excellent talent, image, and temperament, and no background or faction, was simply the optimal solution sent by heaven.

"Based on your Sect's Dual Cultivation Technique, I have deduced a stronger one. Are you interested in cultivating it?" Gu Han inquired.

"Mm."

"Wait, what!?"

Hua Lan suddenly looked up, her moonlight-like eyes filled with shock.

Do you even hear what you're saying? You only came into contact with my Sect's Dual Cultivation Technique yesterday—which is at the High Earth Rank—and today you've deduced a stronger one that reaches the pseudo-Heaven-Grade?

"I will teach you now." Gu Han took Hua Lan's hand.

Soul Power was injected, carrying the operational method of the Dual Cultivation Technique.

Following closely, the Yin-Yang Great Void Map emerged, and the Yin Yang Twin Flames flew out, transforming into flying fish to seal off the space of this Forbidden Ground, also cutting off the faint, lingering gazes of the two old women.

"This kid really has a lot of tricks up his sleeve." Fairy Qing chuckled and shook her head.

"I hope my dear niece doesn't get taken advantage of completely." Fairy Hua was somewhat worried.

"Things have already come to this, why worry?" Fairy Qing smiled and shook her head. "Originally, when Hua Lan charged through the Death Gate, even with our help, there was only a thirty percent chance of success, and it would have risked worsening your injuries. As for Yu'er's future, it was easy to see the end of it."

"Now Yu'er has already begun detoxification and will recover in seven days. If Gu Han cannot bring the Medicinal Pill within ten years, then I will go ask Xuan Yi for help. I just need to say a few soft words to her; not giving her resources would make her even happier, but she doesn't know that I have completely let go."

"If Hua Lan can break through, even if she follows Gu Han and leaves, she would still be a Peak Dou Zun who came out of our Flower Sect. Could she not care for this sentiment?"

"Perhaps it could even bind Gu Han more deeply to the Flower Sect."

"Such a Prodigy—even among the descendants of those Emperor Clans, only a few core seeds could compare to him."

Meanwhile, inside the Yin-Yang Great Void Map, the lotus platform of the Green Lotus Core Flame was taken out by Gu Han.

Now this lotus platform had been completely fused with the Yin-Yang Great Void Map by him; it could be called the Yin-Yang Green Lotus Platform.

Sitting on the Yin-Yang Green Lotus Platform, Hua Lan only felt her Soul Power surge, and her mind became extremely clear.

That Death Gate also became extremely distinct.

Under Gu Han's guidance, she began to Cultivate the Yin Yang Heaven and Earth Sitting Lotus Sutra.

"The Yin Yang Heaven and Earth Sitting Lotus Sutra—I intend to deduce it into a High Heaven Rank technique, with three levels in total."

"Currently, there is only the first level, called the Green Lotus Dao-Seeding."

"Using the Green Lotus as a foundation, plant the Yin-Yang Lotus Seed."

"When the lotus seed sprouts, a phantom lotus bud will manifest above the head, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon day and night."

"During Dual Cultivation, the lotus bud opens and closes, erupting with Yin and Yang Qi like a waterfall washing through the Meridians."

"Treading upon the Green Lotus to plant Yin and Yang; the rotation of Yin and Yang marks the beginning of creation!"

As the Dual Cultivation Technique operated, Hua Lan fell into a state of selflessness.

This cultivation session lasted for seven times seven, forty-nine days.

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Central Plains, Southern Region, near the Heavenly Star Mountain Range.

Surrounding the Starfall Pavilion Sect, there were major cities nearby named after the four cardinal directions, serving as satellite cities.

Among them, North Star City was the most prosperous because it was close to the Central Region and bordered both the Eastern and Western Regions; it was also the place where Starfall Pavilion Disciples and Elders visited most often when they went out.

Over time, this place became one of the largest cities in the Southern Region of the Central Plains. The City Lord belonged to the Starfall Pavilion and was a Peak 6-Star Dou Zong.

Every day, countless people entered and left with intelligence from all over the continent, Heaven And Earth Treasures, and various Opportunities.

"Finally here!"

To the northwest of North Star City, a Grade 7 Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor tore through space and appeared. On its back was a young man carrying a heavy ruler, and beside him stood a middle-aged man and a young girl, both wearing black armor and masks.

The leading youth looked at the city sprawling like a giant beast before the vast mountain range and let out a long sigh of relief.

During this period, he had killed too many people from the Hall of Souls in the Western Region, leading to him being frantically hunted and living a life of hiding.

Next, arriving at the Starfall Pavilion established by his teacher and the Wind Venerable was just like going home; he could finally relax for a while.

After some effort, the group entered the city and began to look around.

Just as Old Yao was preparing to instruct Xiao Yan to perform a secret technique to summon the Wind Venerable to pick them up and return to the Starfall Pavilion...

Ya'er's ears suddenly twitched, and she looked to one side, saying, "The people over there seem to be discussing the Master."

Discussing Gu Han?

Everyone's interest was immediately piqued.

"Let's go and listen. I wonder what Brother Gu Han has done now; news about him reached the Starfall Pavilion before we did."