Anime Crossover: My Cheat Code is Myself

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However, because he possesses Sage Mode, he can barely hold his own against weaker Kage-level opponents.

Xia Yan himself rarely participates in battles and spends most of his time at home in the laboratory conducting research.

So far, Xia Yan has not summoned the three of them during battle.

They basically use psychic abilities to open inparts.

Just as Xia Yan was smoking and contemplating life, the three goddesses also recovered from their corpse-like state.

After all, they were immortals who had mastered immortal arts and possessed powerful regenerative abilities. Although they still trembled a little when walking due to the lingering pleasure, they were still able to move normally.

Chapter 152 Learning Immortal Mode Requires a Healthy Body

"It's been a while since I've been to Ryuchi-dong, Natsuhiko~"

As the most clingy of the three goddesses, as soon as she regained her mobility, Princess Ichikishima clung to Natsuhiko like a snake.

Although she herself is a snake.

"Yeah, I've been a bit busy lately, but I'm ready to officially begin my training in the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave."

Xia Yan, who was already used to her behavior, not only didn't mind, but actually enjoyed it.

Perhaps because the goddesses' bodies were transformed from snakes, their body temperatures are generally a bit low, and it feels cool to lie on them.

"Are you finally ready? Looks like you'll be staying in Ryuchi Cave for a while."

Princess Ichikishima's tone carried a hint of joy.

"Speaking of which, your body does seem to be in much better shape than when I last saw you."

As she spoke, as if to verify her claim, she stuck out her long, forked tongue and licked Xia Yan's face.

"It feels like I have an unusually strong life force, and I'm more attuned to the energy of nature. I almost can't resist the urge to devour you whole..."

"Really? Let me see."

Upon hearing Princess Ichikishima's words, Princess Tashin also came over and climbed onto Natsuhiko as if vying for his favor.

"Hey!? You two are too cunning! In that case, I'll join in too!"

Seeing this, Mizuki-hime, as if vying for favor, also rushed into Natsuhiko's arms.

A major battle has once again been inevitably sparked.

A slightly hoarse voice rang out again.

However, this time it didn't last long. After all, although the Three Goddesses had barely regained their mobility and had managed to move a little more, they were still only at about 90% capacity.

In less than two hours, they were both defeated and lay on the ground with their eyes rolled back.

Its belly was swollen, and its long tongue hung limply on the ground, with some sticky liquid still remaining between its teeth.

Every now and then, as if savoring the memory, he would unconsciously smack his lips.

Clearly, without a half-day break, there would be no way to take Xia Yan to find the White Snake Immortal.

However, he had been to Ryuchi Cave no less than a hundred times. Although he could find the way with his eyes closed, he could still find the White Snake Immortal on his own even without the three of them leading the way.

Although Xia Yan had passed the Ryuchi Cave trial a long time ago, he did not choose to learn Sage Mode immediately at that time.

Instead, they preserved this opportunity and delayed it until now.

It wasn't that he wasn't in a hurry, but rather that the learning method of Sage Mode in Ryuchi Cave was too direct. At the time, he felt that his physical strength was not yet able to withstand the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave.

Although he has the demi-human immortality as a guarantee, which ensures that he will not die.

However, physical strength is an objective factor, and it cannot be overcome by willpower alone.

Even if you could keep reviving and trying again, it would only be a futile torment.

Mount Myoboku, Ryuchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest each have their own unique Sage Mode, each with its own characteristics and different training methods.

The exact nature of the Immortal Mode in Shikkotsu Forest, how to cultivate it, and its effects are currently unknown.

It is only speculated that the Sage Mode of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, may have originated from Shikkotsu Forest.

However, it's also possible that, like his Wood Release technique, it was created out of thin air.

After all, he is the reincarnation of the Sage of Six Paths' son, so it's normal for him to receive preferential treatment.

The Sage Mode of Mount Myōboku involves remaining still to harmonize with nature, feeling its energy, and then mixing it with one's own spiritual and physical energy in a 1:1:1 ratio.

If there is too little natural energy, it is impossible to create Sage Chakra and thus enter Sage Mode.

However, if there is too much natural energy, it will turn into a petrified toad.

The closer this ratio is to perfection, the smaller the changes will be after entering Sage Mode.

If the perfect proportions are achieved, the only external changes to the body will be the appearance of a fairy-like face resembling eyeshadow and eyes with horizontal lines like a toad.

For example, in the original work, Naruto and the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze entered Sage Mode and were in this state.

If the proportion of natural energy is slightly higher than that of chakra, the Sage Mode will manifest toad-like features on the body's exterior.

For example, Jiraiya's Sage Mode.

If the proportion of natural energy were a little higher, it wouldn't enter immortal mode; instead, it would turn into a stone toad.

However, Mount Myōboku has a black stick that can be used to strike and release the natural energy within the body, so if someone is watching over you during your cultivation, you don't need to worry too much.

In comparison, the cultivation method of the Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode is far too simple and crude.

They completely ignored all the fancy cultivation processes, and the White Snake Immortal directly injected natural energy into the cultivator's body through his fangs.

It's an achievement.

If you fail and turn into a snake, you will be eaten by the White Snake Immortal.

Unlike the gradual cultivation process at Mount Myōboku to achieve Sage Mode, the Sage Mode at Ryūchi Cave is more like awakening a Stand directly using a Stand Arrow.

Once you start, there's no chance to give up.

Moreover, unlike the Sage Mode of Mount Myōboku, which requires precise chakra regulation, the Sage Mode of Ryūchi Cave also places great demands on physical constitution.

Because the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave alters the body, resulting in a transformation called "Dragon Transformation".

That is, dragon horns grow on the head, new corneas grow in the eyes, and corresponding changes also occur inside the body.

This modification was made to adapt to the unique magical arts of Ryuchi Cave.

Therefore, even if one can sense and manipulate natural energy, if one does not have a body capable of withstanding such changes, one will still fail, turn into a worm, and be eaten by the White Snake Immortal.

Of course, Xia Yan learned all of this from the three goddesses of Ryuchi Cave after he had conquered them.

That's why Xia Yan waited until now, after fusing with Hashirama's cells to obtain a Sage Body, before coming to learn the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave.

After wandering through the labyrinthine caves for a few minutes, the surrounding space opened up.

A spacious and magnificent temple, entirely embedded in the rock face, appeared before Xia Yan's eyes.

The plaque also has the three large characters "Longdi Cave" written on it.

Chapter 153 Those Who Are Favored Are Fearless

"You've been causing trouble for four days and five nights, and you've even managed to steal all three of my goddesses away. You've really been making quite a ruckus, Xia Yan."

The White Snake Immortal, sitting cross-legged on the bed with a pipe in his mouth, looked at Xia Yan standing in front of him, blew a puff of smoke in his face, and said irritably.

"You knew all along, White Snake Immortal."

Upon hearing the White Snake Immortal's complaint, Xia Yan chuckled and scratched his head.

It has a distinct feeling of unease, like a son-in-law meeting his mother-in-law.

The White Snake Immortal is the founder of Ryūchi Cave and resides in a temple deep within the cave.

It is a white-scaled serpent that has lived for over a thousand years since the Kaguya era, and is revered as the "White Serpent Sage".

Unlike those giant serpents that are specifically responsible for fighting and whose size blots out the sky.

Its white body, though equally large, is not particularly thick; rather, it appears exceptionally slender, blending seamlessly with the temple where it is enshrined.

It has a mysterious feel to it, like a dragon whose head is seen but not its tail.

Despite being a snake, it has long orange hair, golden pupils, and a green cat's eye stone on its chest.

It wears a purple silk ribbon as a headband, with a military green bull horn-shaped ornament inlaid on the front of the headband. A red luminous pearl is set on the top of its head. It holds a pipe in its mouth. Its body is extremely long, and there are two golden 867 rings on its tail.

Her magnificent body seemed to radiate a mysterious and awe-inspiring light, making her impossible to ignore.

"Everything that happens in the ninja world will reach my ears, let alone my Ryuchi Cave."

When he said this, the White Snake Immortal's tone carried a hint of pride.

He was clearly quite proud of this ability.

"Isn't that just eavesdropping...?"

Xia Yan muttered to himself.

"rude!"

Before he could finish speaking, a huge pipe hit him on the head.

thump—

The dull thud echoed through the empty temple.

Xia Yan stumbled from the blow.

He rubbed his dizzy head and simply plopped down in front of the White Snake Immortal.

Seeing this, the White Snake Immortal could only shake his head helplessly and did not pursue the matter further.

After all, the three goddesses had served her for hundreds of years and were no different from her own offspring in her eyes. Xia Yan had also gained the approval of the three goddesses and become their common spouse.

He naturally became her son-in-law.

Because of his affection for Xia Yan, the White Snake Immortal naturally became more lenient with him.

If Orochimaru had dared to speak to her like that, she would have swallowed him whole.

To be fair, Xia Yan was treated like a son-in-law in the entire Earth Dragon Cave.