294: Dark Turmoil

After Xiao Xing finished practicing the Space Teleportation Technique, he began acting spoiled toward his master, Yin Ping, trying to learn more space-related techniques. Yin Ping lightly tapped Xiao Xing's head and scolded him playfully, "You little rascal, you've only just learned a bit and you're already thinking about more." Xiao Xing stuck out his tongue and tugged at Yin Ping's sleeve, swaying back and forth. Yin Ping shook her head helplessly and began to explain more profound principles of space.

Just as Xiao Xing was listening intently, a sudden flash of light occurred, and the surrounding scene changed. They were actually teleported to a mysterious arena. A giant crystal floated in the center of the arena, displaying challenge rules—they could only leave by passing space puzzle trials.

Xiao Xing looked at Yin Ping nervously, but Yin Ping remained calm and composed, whispering, "This is the perfect time to test what you've learned." Thus, the two began to crack the puzzles. Xiao Xing applied the knowledge he had just acquired, attempting to alter the spatial structure to find clues. Yin Ping provided timely hints from the side. After some effort, Xiao Xing successfully solved the puzzles. The crystal emitted a dazzling light, teleporting them back to their original location. Xiao Xing was beyond excited, hugging Yin Ping and cheering, even more determined to master space techniques under her guidance. Looking at Xiao Xing's fighting spirit, Yin Ping felt gratified, yet she still said seriously, "Do not be arrogant. Space techniques are vast and profound; you have only just entered the threshold." Xiao Xing nodded repeatedly.

A few days later, a grand space technique competition was about to be held. Yin Ping decided to take Xiao Xing to see it. Arriving at the venue, they saw various marvelous spatial scenes constantly shifting as contestants displayed their Divine Ability. Xiao Xing's eyes went wide. When it was a mysterious expert's turn to demonstrate, the Space Folding Technique he performed was simply superb, far more complex and exquisite than what Yin Ping had demonstrated before. Beyond his surprise, Xiao Xing realized he still had a long way to go.

After the competition ended, Xiao Xing pestered Yin Ping to teach him that more Advanced Space Folding Technique. Yin Ping agreed with a smile, but also warned Xiao Xing that Cultivating this Advanced technique was not easy; if he rushed for success, he could easily suffer Qi Deviation. Xiao Xing patted his chest and promised to progress step by step. Thus, under Yin Ping's guidance, Xiao Xing began his journey into higher-level space techniques, full of anticipation that one day he too could shine in the Domain of space techniques like those experts. As days passed, Xiao Xing's progress in the Space Folding Technique grew greater and greater. However, just then, Yin Ping received an emergency mission. It turned out a Dark Spatial Force was eroding various spaces, and many space technique masters had failed to stop it. Yin Ping decided to join the battle, and Xiao Xing insisted on following her.

Arriving at the eroded land, a dark aura rushed toward them. Xiao Xing followed the method Yin Ping taught him to steady his mind and began to resist the dark force. However, the enemy was too powerful. In a moment of impatience, Xiao Xing overused the Space Folding Technique and nearly suffered Qi Deviation. At the critical moment, Yin Ping rushed over to stabilize him and transferred a portion of her own power to him.

The two fought side by side. Driven by his love for Yin Ping and his determination to protect space, Xiao Xing unexpectedly realized a brand-new space technique. This technique was a Fusion of all the essences he had learned before, possessing immense power.

Ultimately, they successfully repelled the dark force. After this battle, Xiao Xing's reputation soared, but he knew all of this was because of Yin Ping's companionship and teaching. He tightly held Yin Ping's hand, stating that no matter what danger they faced in the future, he would protect the peace of space together with her.