Chapter 5: Burning Art, Divine Arts, Extreme Divine Sense, and the Green Liquid of the Sky-Holding Bottle!

Hearing Xiao Wu’s words, Tang San instantly sobered up.

“Xiao Wu, you’re right. Our future can only be decided by us. That novel’s later plot, portraying me as a hypocrite and claiming I intentionally schemed to harm you just to obtain your hundred-thousand-year soul ring, is pure nonsense!”

“I, Tang San, am a man of integrity; how could I ever do something so shameless?”

Tang San grabbed Xiao Wu’s hands and said righteously, “Xiao Wu, I can swear to the heavens that my love for you is sincere and without any impurities. If I have spoken a single lie, may I be struck down by lightning…”

Before he could finish, Xiao Wu’s finger pressed against his lips. “Ge, I believe you. You will definitely protect me, right?”

“En. As long as I am here, no one in this world will dare to hurt you, unless they step over my dead body.”

Tang San promised with absolute certainty.

This display completely captivated the newly human-formed Xiao Wu, leaving her nearly swooning.

Then, Tang San changed the subject and said, “But having said that, although that cheap group leader has a low cultivation base, the precious techniques he uploaded are quite powerful. Come, let me show you…”

He led Xiao Wu outside the house.

He then formed hand seals and demonstrated the first four strikes of the Vermilion Bird Precious Technique to Xiao Wu.

As soon as his Imprisonment Domain was unleashed, it centered on him, locking down the space within a five-meter radius.

Although the imprisonment lasted only 0.25 seconds, it still made Xiao Wu cover her small mouth in surprise, unable to stop herself from clapping in admiration.

The second strike, [Flowing Fire], granted him speed comparable to a cheetah and allowed for brief flight in the air.

The third strike, [Sky-Splitting], was even more impressive.

With a bird’s cry echoing through the sky and a sweep of its flaming tail, it actually burned the void until it looked distorted.

He did not perform the fourth strike, [Fire Rain], because his soul power was insufficient.

“Heavens, Ge, was this soul skill really given to you by that group leader? Isn’t this too powerful?”

Seeing Tang San finish the demonstration, Xiao Wu jumped over to him.

At this moment, Tang San was drenched in sweat from the exertion.

He panted heavily, his voice sounding somewhat weak as he said, “This isn’t a soul skill, but a technique called the ‘Vermilion Bird Precious Technique.’ It has ten strikes in total. With my current ability, I can only perform the first three. But if I push myself to the limit, I might be able to pull off the fourth.”

“My goodness, are the first three strikes already this powerful?”

Admiration filled Xiao Wu’s eyes.

She hadn’t expected Tang San to obtain such a powerful skill from that mysterious chat group.

That’s great.

The stronger San-ge is, the safer I will be when we walk through these human cities in the future!

Xiao Wu thought to herself.

Just then, she suddenly remembered something, turned to Tang San, and asked, “By the way, Ge, that group leader of yours named ‘Zhu Chen,’ which strike is he able to perform now?”

Mentioning the guy who had muted him made Tang San’s blood boil.

He curled his lips in disdain and said, “He’s only just started cultivating. It seems he’s still at some ‘Blood-Moving Realm’ level. I’d be surprised if he could even pull off the first strike.”

Xiao Wu blinked curiously and asked, “Blood-Moving Realm? What level is that? Is it very strong?”

Tang San replied, “Who knows? You can tell by the name that it’s nothing special. It’s the lowest level in their world; how strong do you think he could be?”

Xiao Wu nodded as if she understood. “So it’s the lowest level over there. It seems you’re the one who’s truly strong, Ge. You’re already a level 38 Soul Master; I believe it won’t be long before you break through to become a Soul Ancestor, right?”

“En, it won’t be long.”

Tang San clenched his fists, a surge of intense confidence appearing in his eyes. “Once I break through to Soul Ancestor and obtain a ten-thousand-year soul ring, I will let them know what a true powerhouse is. Those Body-Tempering fighters, Core-Forming, and Soul-Transformation experts—they are nothing but ants before me!”

……

Meanwhile.

Inside the chat group.

To repay Zhu Chen for his generosity, Xiao炎 and the others also brought out their own cultivation techniques.

【Xiao Yan: Brother Zhu, your Vermilion Bird Precious Technique has been very useful to me. I discussed it with my master, and we decided to share the "Flame Mantra." I hope everyone will offer their guidance!】

【Notification: Xiao Yan has uploaded "Flame Mantra"!】

【Xiao Yan: Although the grade of this "Flame Mantra" is only Low-Tier Yellow, if one collects enough Heavenly Flames to continuously upgrade its level, its potential will definitely not be lower than a High-Tier Heaven cultivation technique.】

【Wang Lin: I also have a cultivation technique and a divine ability here.】

【Notification: Wang Lin has uploaded "Divine Dao Technique"!】

【Notification: Wang Lin has uploaded "Extreme Realm Divine Sense"!】

These two techniques and abilities were both things Wang Lin had cultivated in his early years.

Although they were no longer of much use to him, they were rare, top-tier methods for others.

Especially for Han Li, who had not yet formed his Nascent Soul.

【Wang Lin: This "Divine Dao Technique" can condense a clone. Once the clone cultivates to the same realm as the original body, they can merge to break through shackles. This technique has been indispensable to my cultivation journey.】

【Wang Lin: As for this "Extreme Realm Divine Sense," it is a divine ability I accidentally obtained through the "Yellow Springs Ascension Technique." This technique is invincible among those of the same rank. When I first formed my Core, I relied on this to easily kill many cultivators of the same rank, including several powerful ones at the late-stage Great Perfection of Core Formation.】

【Wang Lin: However, one succeeds because of the Extreme Realm, and fails because of it. While this ability is invincible before forming a Nascent Soul, the higher you go, the greater the restrictions. It may even become a bottleneck you cannot break through. If you wish to cultivate this, proceed with caution…】

“A cultivation technique that can condense a clone!”

“A divine ability that is invincible among peers!”

“As expected of a senior at the Soul Transformation stage; everything he brings out is heaven-defying.”

Han Li had no interest in the "Flame Mantra" uploaded by Xiao Yan, but he treated the "Divine Dao Technique" and "Extreme Realm Divine Sense" uploaded by Wang Lin like precious treasures.

He quickly downloaded these two techniques.

However, after obtaining them, Han Li soon realized a problem.

Zhu Chen and Senior Wang Lin were so generous, yet he didn't seem to have anything worth offering in return.

The Azure Essence Sword Art?

No, that technique was currently incomplete and could only be cultivated to the Core Formation stage; it would be useless to Senior Wang Lin.

As for the Great Development Technique, since Senior Wang Lin had even brought out the Extreme Realm Divine Sense, his own incomplete version of a mental technique didn't seem worth showing off.

Han Li pondered for a moment, and finally, his gaze fell upon his Small Green Bottle.

【Han Li: Everyone, Senior Wang Lin and I are both from the world of cultivation. With Senior Wang Lin here, I won't embarrass myself by showing my techniques. However, I do have one item that might be useful to you all.】

【Han Li has uploaded an item—Small Green Bottle Green Liquid (4 bottles)!】

【Han Li: This item is condensed by the treasure, the Small Green Bottle, absorbing moonlight. It can ripen spiritual herbs and refine pills, and it also possesses powerful restorative capabilities, capable of healing internal organ damage and even the Nascent Soul. However, drinking it directly carries high risks; it is best to dilute it with other spiritual liquids or dew.】

【Xiao Yan: This thing can actually refine pills?】

【Lin Dong: Haha, and it can heal injuries too. This is incredibly useful.】

Xiao Yan and Lin Dong each received a bottle of the liquid.

Zhu Chen also took one.

The last bottle was taken by Wang Lin.

At this moment, Xiao Yan suddenly noticed the quantity of the item was off.

There were 7 people in their chat group. Excluding Han Li, that made 6 people.

So why were there only 4 bottles of this green liquid?

【Xiao Yan: Brother Han, did you forget to send 2 bottles?】

【Han Li: Apologies, the conditions for collecting this green liquid are extremely harsh. I currently only have 4 bottles.】

After sending the message, Han Li turned his head to look at the small bottles lined up on the stone table in his cave dwelling.

These spiritual liquids were what he had collected over the years of his seclusion.

He was not a stingy person.

It was just that in the chat group, the only ones he got along with were Zhu Chen, Wang Lin, Xiao Yan, and Lin Dong. He wasn't familiar with the other two, so he had no intention of gifting them the spiritual liquid.

……

(End of chapter)