The three stages before Ascension, collectively known as the early Ascension period, are also called "Huá Hóng"!
During this phase, Ascended cultivators, while purifying their immortal essence, gain the primary ability to temporarily materialize into pure energy, transforming into a rainbow light.
Based on this energy transformation ability, Linglong can merge her body with the rainbow light and her sword, achieving a true state of unity between man and sword.
When a flying sword merges with the immortal rainbow light, its power can increase by a full grade, reaching the limit of high-grade magical treasures.
Of course, Ascended cultivators who undergo Huá Hóng can also choose to merge into other protective means after their transformation.
Through such methods, any Ascended cultivator can traverse vast distances in an instant, roaming freely between heaven and earth.
As for stepping into the mid-Ascension stage, that is the realm of "Fa Shen," a realm too distant for Linglong at this moment, so it will not be discussed further.
However, even Linglong, who has just entered the Huá Hóng stage of Ascension, can instantly slay over ten thousand cultivators in this plaza with her Huá Hóng flying sword alone, even without using her True Dragon form.
This is the true difference between immortals and mortals!
The assembled cultivators looked curiously at the new Supreme Elder of the Vast Sea Sect.
Sensing the ninth-stage Dao Path fluctuations emanating from Chen Luo, the hundred disciples standing at the forefront couldn't help but show a hint of disdain in their eyes.
"We are all at the ninth stage of the Dao Path, and some of us are even at the peak, ready to undergo the immortal tribulation at any moment. Kid, besides being good-looking, what makes you the Supreme Elder of Vast Sea?"
They were unconvinced! But Long Ji's authority was immense. Even though the Sect Master was no longer present, they dared not openly deny or question Long Ji's decision.
Moreover, with Senior Sister Linglong present, any troublemakers who wanted to speak up wisely closed their mouths.
Under the curious, hostile, or infatuated gazes of the Vast Sea disciples, Chen Luo's eyes suddenly turned gray.
Chen Luo's gray eyes calmly swept across the more than ten thousand cultivators present.
All those who met his gaze, even those with higher cultivation than Chen Luo at this moment, felt as if they had been completely seen through.
In the state of his Supreme Eyes, Chen Luo grasped all the spiritual pattern fluctuations within everyone's bodies in mere moments.
After observing the constituent spiritual patterns of over ten thousand human and demonic cultivators, Chen Luo also gained some valuable insights.
However, speaking of the current scene, it was quite horrifying.
Over ten thousand cultivators, ninety percent of whom were in their original demonic forms. Unable to shapeshift, they still appeared fierce and menacing despite possessing human intelligence.
There were many fierce tigers, giant elephants, monstrous whales, and ferocious sharks.
Even within the small bodies of terrestrial and marine animals, strong spiritual energy fluctuations emanated.
For instance, a black and white iron-eating beast was one of the peak Dao Path cultivators at the forefront.
It was unclear where the Vast Sea Sect had "kidnapped" this transformed iron-eating beast from.
As if sensing Chen Luo's special gaze, the iron-eating beast, which was憨憨 (hān hān - innocently/cutely) eating bamboo, tentatively extended the bamboo in its hand.
Simultaneously, its black and white, adorably naive head tilted, looking as if it were asking if Chen Luo wanted some food.
The ninth-stage Dao Path cultivators beside it, seeing the iron-eating beast's action, all changed their expressions:
"Oh no! Senior Sister Bamboo has been bewitched! She's willing to share her favorite spirit bamboo?!"
"Hmph! This Supreme Elder's appearance is so captivating that even an iron-eating beast can't resist?!"
"Sob, to be honest, although I am a deep-sea spirit shark, I also find the Supreme Elder to be quite handsome!"
"Hiss! I never thought you'd be such a shark!"
"Gulp! Senior Sister Bamboo! My Senior Sister Bamboo!"
Listening to the commotion from the disciples below, Chen Luo helplessly covered his face.
"Well, this Vast Sea Sect is truly quite liberal. No wonder humans and demons can coexist so harmoniously."
"And that last kid, you're human, don't get any ideas about the iron-eating beast!"
Facing the iron-eating beast's kindness, Chen Luo gently waved his hand: "Thank you, I'm not hungry."
Hearing Chen Luo's words, the iron-eating beast somewhat dejectedly withdrew its extended paw. However, after smelling the sweet fragrance of the spirit bamboo, it soon resumed eating bamboo without a care in the world.
This small interlude significantly reduced the distance between Chen Luo and the disciples, but the male disciples seemed to become even more hostile towards Chen Luo.
Seeing Linglong beside him trying to suppress a smile, Chen Luo, unable to bear it, lightly tapped her head.
This scene, however, once again shocked the male disciples.
"Senior Sister, you are an Ascended cultivator! Why are you acting like a young maiden!"
"Go stab the Supreme Elder with your sword!"
"It's over, it's over, Senior Sister has also fallen!"
"This young Supreme Elder is going to corrupt our Vast Sea Sect!"
While having intelligence facilitated cultivation and communication, it was clear that the intelligence of these disciples was perhaps a bit too open.
Even though they didn't dare to speak it aloud, Chen Luo, who was observing them at this moment, could easily read everyone's thoughts!
Clearing his throat twice to draw everyone's attention, Chen Luo directly stated his purpose:
"Well, as the Supreme Elder of this sect, I am considered a senior to all of you. Therefore, I plan to teach you a few things."
The disciples were all stunned upon hearing this.
Disciples below the ninth stage of the Dao Path were quite happy, as guidance from a ninth-stage Dao Path cultivator would be a good gain in any aspect.
However, among the hundred disciples at the forefront, some were already starting to feel resentful.
"Your cultivation is higher than mine? Teach me wha...!"
Before the thought was even fully formed, Chen Luo gently clapped his hands:
"Well, let me teach you a small trick first!"
Boundless spiritual light erupted from Chen Luo's palms. Wherever the spiritual light passed, profound spiritual patterns appeared out of thin air.
In just a moment, over ten thousand cultivators present were completely enveloped by endless spiritual patterns.
The instant the spiritual light erupted, all the disciples who had harbored resentment in their hearts quietly closed their mouths.
The aura was indeed that of the ninth stage of the Dao Path, but the spiritual pressure that burst forth in that instant made all the cultivators present feel as if they were being pressed into the deep sea!
They no longer felt like extraordinary cultivators wielding spiritual power, but rather like ordinary mortals on the verge of being crushed by the immense pressure of the deep sea.
After all, even when facing the immortal might of Linglong's Ascension Huá Hóng beside them,
They had never felt such terrifying pressure!
"What the hell is this ninth-stage Dao Path?!"
Before they could ponder further, the Dao patterns and spiritual patterns enveloping each disciple slowly permeated their bodies, and a brand-new Dao technique clearly surfaced in their minds.
The moment they saw the description of the Dao technique, their reaction was disbelief.
Chen Luo's voice then echoed clearly from outside the crowd:
"Well, alright, everyone try to circulate the shapeshifting technique I've improved."
"Don't worry, I've already fine-tuned the effects. Even those at the first stage of the Dao Path can use it perfectly."