X-Dragon Era

This ability, derived from the acidic mist, should be more accurately named as 'Driving Mist' rather than being strictly called acidic mist.

Though it seemed like a pointless combat technique, Xin Yun wasn't disappointed at all. A dragon that can't manipulate clouds—is that even a dragon? Most importantly, both 'Driving Mist' and 'Soaring Clouds', were essential combat techniques in Xin Yun's vision!

The use of 'Driving Mist' was essential for close combat or ground battles, belonging to the lower-tier combat techniques of the Divine Dragon. Even common demons would be proficient in such skills.

However, when it comes to 'Soaring Clouds', that's something only Great Demons, particularly those from the ancestral lineage of dragons who play in the water, could learn. Their ability in 'Soaring Clouds' is incomparable; it's certainly not something ordinary demons can match—this is a matter of capability.

Based on Xin Yun's vision, the combat technique grasped at the Diamond level should be 'Spreading Rain'. He had his own reasons for this conception.

When 'Thunderbolt' and 'Soaring Clouds' are combined, they can harness the power of nature to enhance the might of the Thunderbolt. Likewise, in a rainy environment, the power of Thunderbolt would increase yet again!

In essence, the primary emphasis of 'Soaring Clouds' lies on 'soaring', not on 'clouds'. Simply put, 'Soaring Clouds' is just getting the mist moving from its stationary state with 'Driving Mist', and once airborne, the flowing mist becomes 'Soaring Clouds'!

As the clouds continuously move and chafe against each other, they naturally generate thunder and lightning, which, when absorbed by Xin Yun's Thunderbolt, would amplify its strength. As for how much it increases, it all depends on the extent of Xin Yun's capabilities.

By this point, Xin Yun had finally broken through the Crystal stage to reach the realm of Purple Crystal One Star! Sitting quietly on the ground, Xin Yun silently...organized various combat techniques of Yinglong.

Clouds on the ground are mist, mist in the sky are clouds, and thus... the acidic mist should be renamed as 'Soaring Clouds and Mist'—in the air it's 'Soaring Clouds', and on the ground it's 'Driving Mist'!

And the 'Soaring Clouds' comprehended at the Purple Crystal stage should also have its name changed. Simply put, it creates strong winds that move the clouds, so it should be called 'Summoning Wind'!

As for what might be grasped at the Diamond level, it should be 'Calling Rain'. With 'Soaring Clouds and Mist', 'Summoning Wind', 'Calling Rain', the full majestic power of the dragon is nearly complete, especially when combined with the Dragon Ball—the Azure Sea's imparted Thunderbolt Force, fully outlining Yinglong's might.

Up to this point, Xin Yun spent another eighty-one days, and with the last eighty-one days remaining before the agreed time, Xin Yun didn't rush out of seclusion. Instead, she continued her closed-door cultivation, and after spending the final eighty-one days stabilizing her realm at Purple Crystal One Star, she then emerged from seclusion. At the same time, Yi Luo Xiang, Yan Qingying, and Ming Xuan also broke through...

Through a year of closed-door cultivation, not only did Xin Yun gain a lot, but Yi Luo Xiang, Yan Qingying, and Ming Xuan also made significant progress. After digesting the Crystal fruits over a year's time, the trio's strength rose by one star to simultaneously reach the five-star realm after previously being at four stars.

Gaining one star in a year can't be said to be fast; it might even be described as slow. However, it's worth noting that this year wasn't solely for cultivation and star advancement. The increase was more of a natural growth, with the majority of the time spent reflecting, organizing, and modifying previous combat techniques and abilities.

Once combat techniques are formed, they're not immutable. As one's realm increases, the perception of combat techniques changes, leading to modifications. And with each elevation in realm, the changes can be quite substantial.

Firstly, for Yi Luo Xiang, after much deliberation, she abandoned the Ghost Butterfly's control over enemies and instead linked them with the Purple-Green Dual Swords and the Sha Long of Death.

The reason for this arrangement lies in the realization that Ghost Butterfly's control over strong opponents is far too limited. It can't achieve complete control. The occasional momentary domination is hardly effective. That brief moment of distraction is not impactful enough for overall strategy and tactics.

Now, Yi Luo Xiang has branded the Ghost Butterfly onto three Puppet Dragons. As a result, she effectively controls these three Giant Dragons at all times. Coupled with her own assistance, in just a moment, Yi Luo Xiang's strength has increased manifold!

Under Yi Luo Xiang's control, when the Purple-Green Dual Swords unite, their power greatly increases. And with the harassment and assistance from Sha Long, the combined strength is immense—only those who experience it can truly understand!

In the past, the Purple and Green Emperors were merely decorations, but following this change, the situation is entirely different. The Twin Emperors and the Sha Long have become Yi Luo Xiang's main fighting force. Just by combining the power of these three, they can contend against any opponent without falling short, even if Po Kong were to arrive, he wouldn't fare well.

Of course, this change is merely one of strategic and tactical nature. The most significant transformation for Yi Luo Xiang over the past year has been her contemplation and enlightenment regarding the soul. Compared to a year ago, she has become at least twice as powerful!

In the past, Yi Luo Xiang's 'Soul Impact', 'Soul Lash', and 'Soul Severing' were more distracting in nature, quite effective against average people, but when facing skilled opponents, they could only cause a brief loss of focus, resulting in a very weak effect.