A major overhaul of the skill panel (part two)

"So it's Elder Zhuge. Did you come to the Hidden Technique Forest for the Cultivation Technique?" The Second Elder asked with a kind smile upon Zhuge Xiang's arrival. As an elder of the Sect, he was naturally very pleased to see such a young and handsome disciple as Zhuge Xiang.

"That's right. I'm looking for some powerful offensive Skill, preferably Spell ones. I would appreciate your guidance, Second Elder," Zhuge Xiang said, nodding with a very humble expression.

Despite being an elder of the Asura Sect, Zhuge Xiang maintained a humble attitude. After all, the other party was a senior member of the Asura Sect, and it was always right to respect elders.

The Second Elder's eyes held a hint of admiration as he observed Zhuge Xiang's demeanor. He then pondered for a moment and said, "As for Spell attacks, let me think... There's a Spell called Five Thunders Strike Head, which is very powerful, and another called Thousand Miles Frozen. Oh, and since you're a Sword Cultivator, I remember there's also a Sword Qi Storm, which is a Spell that combines Sword Qi with wind magic. It should be very suitable for you."

As the one in charge of this Hidden Technique Forest, after a moment of contemplation, the Second Elder instructed Zhuge Xiang several powerful attack Skill and marked the locations of the stone tablets for him.

These Cultivation Technique are recorded on stone pillars and can be learned by anyone. However, beginners must submit a Cultivation Technique that they are good at. Before making a selection, Zhuge Xiang thought about what Cultivation Technique he could offer.

After a moment's hesitation, Zhuge Xiang took out the Slaying Luo Sword, found a few blank stone tablets, and began to write down the Skill he was going to pass on: Green Blood Evergreen. Although Zhuge Xiang no longer knew this Skill, the Memory of it remained.

"Oh? This is a Forbidden Technique? It is indeed a good choice for my Deity Transformation Stage disciples. Unfortunately, Forbidden Technique are not so easy to comprehend," the Second Elder said with a slight emotion as he looked at the Azure Green Blood Evergreen that Zhuge Xiang handed over.

Forbidden Technique are extremely precious to Cultivator below the Void Returning Stage. Seeing Zhuge Xiang hand over a Forbidden Technique, the Second Elder nodded secretly in satisfaction. Given Zhuge Xiang's status, it was understandable that he would produce a Forbidden Technique.

However, after recording the Forbidden Technique of "Green Blood Evergreen," Zhuge Xiang didn't stop. He immediately began recording on another stone tablet: "Ice Barrier," "Knockback," and even after a moment's hesitation, he recorded the First Layer the "Zhuge Xiang Great Strength Bull Demon Technique" as well...

With three Forbidden Techniques and the First Layer the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique, there were a total of four stone tablets, each inscribed with a masterpiece. Only then did Zhuge Xiang stop.

It wasn't that Zhuge Xiang was deliberately showing off, but as Asura Sect Disciple, he hadn't made any significant contributions to the Sect. Handing over these few Cultivation Technique was his way of doing his bit.

Since his youth, the Asura Sect has provided him with the environment and resources for cultivation, as well as Skill such as Blood Thunder Slash and Bloodthirsty Technique. However, he has not done much for the Asura Sect. Therefore, within his capabilities, Zhuge Xiang is still willing to do some things for the Asura Sect.

"This Cultivation Technique..." The Second Elder's discerning eye was incredibly sharp. Although the three Forbidden Techniques were exceptionally valuable, his gaze was fixed on the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique. How could his eyes not see the formidable power of this Cultivation Technique?

After studying the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique intently for a long time, reading it word by word and memorizing it, the Second Elder exclaimed, "Elder Zhuge, this Cultivation Technique is truly a peerless divine art. Your contributions to the Sect have deeply impressed me. If Elder Zhuge is willing, I would like to give you one of my prized techniques, the Transfer Flowers, Graft Wood. Would you be interested?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Second Elder," Zhuge Xiang said solemnly upon hearing the Second Elder's words.

Although Zhuge Xiang didn't know exactly what the so-called "Transfer Flowers, Graft Wood" Skill was, given the Second Elder's cultivation level at the Tribulation Crossing Stage, any special technique he was willing to teach him must be extraordinary. How could Zhuge Xiang refuse it?

"Good, this 'Transfer Flowers, Graft Wood and Grafting Trees' is my signature technique. Passing it on to you today is enough to rival the contribution of your Body Refining Divine Technique," the Second Elder, extending his finger and gently tapping Zhuge Xiang's forehead. Immediately, countless pieces of information flooded into Zhuge Xiang's mind, transmitted through Divine Sense. Information about 'Transfer Flowers, Graft Wood' and so on was all clear to Zhuge Xiang.

"Ding! Consumed 1 Skill Point. You can learn the Transfer Flowers, Graft Wood' now. Do you want to learn it?"

The Mechanical System Prompt sounded in Zhuge Xiang's mind. Upon hearing this sound, Zhuge Xiang did not hesitate. He directly consumed one Skill Point to learn the skill "Transfer Flowers, Graft Wood". Then, he spent three more Skill Point to hone the Skill to a level of Perfection Level.

"Transfer Flowers, Graft Wood and Grafting Trees (Perfection Level): Can be activated when facing an enemy's attack, sweeping away the opponent's attack and returning it, increasing attack power by 1.5 times. The target's cultivation level cannot be more than two minor realms higher than your own. No cooldown, no cost."

"So powerful..." Looking at the Skill information of the "Transfer Flowers, Graft Wood" skill, Zhuge Xiang sighed inwardly. With this Skill in hand, as long as the opponent's cultivation level is not more than two minor realms higher than Zhuge Xiang's, he is almost invincible, and the reflected attack will be even stronger.

"Thank you for your gift, Elder," Zhuge Xiang nodded and thanked the Second Elder. However, the Second Elder did not accept Zhuge Xiang's thanks. In his opinion, the First Layer the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique that Zhuge Xiang had taken out was no less valuable than his own Transfer Flowers, Graft Wood.

Soon, other disciples came to inquire about the Cultivation Technique. Zhuge Xiang did not linger and, following the Second Elder's instructions, went to find the stone tablets for the Five Thunders Strike Head Skill.

Before leaving, the Second Elder instructed Zhuge Xiang to diligently practice the "Transfer Flowers, Graft Wood and Grafting Trees" technique, as it might help him escape danger if he were ever surrounded by powerful opponents.

"Huh, there's a Forbidden Technique here! My god, after designating an enemy, you become immune to damage from everyone else? Taking the head of a general from a million-strong army is as easy as taking candy from a baby! With this ability, no matter how many Guard you have, it's useless."

"And this Ice Barrier, oh my god, it can be used on myself, and also on others."

"And this Knockback, no matter how strong the opponent's cultivation level is, can still repel the target?"

After Zhuge Xiang left, the several stone tablets that had appeared out of nowhere were quickly spotted by a few disciples searching for Cultivation Technique. Their exclamations attracted the attention of other disciples, and then the three stone tablets with the Forbidden Technique drew even more attention. These were invincible Forbidden Technique; once learned, they would give one the ability to protect oneself even when facing Void Returning Stage cultivators.

"Oh? Forbidden Technique?" Several elders who were searching for Skill Cultivation Technique in the Hidden Technique Forest heard the commotion and came over.

Upon reaching the Void Returning Stage, the real purpose isn't necessarily to find and cultivate Cultivation Technique in this Hidden Technique Forest. Rather, it's more about studying the Cultivation Technique here to gain inspiration or use them as a reference.

For them, only Forbidden Technique involving the Heavenly Laws were worth their attention. Therefore, these Forbidden Techniques that caused a sensation among the Deity Transformation stage disciples were only glanced at by the Void Returning Stage elders, who did not intend to look at them any further. However, the stone tablet of the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique not far away seemed to be a magnet, attracting the attention of these Void Returning Stage elders.

Such a powerful Body-Refining Technique! It can temper the physical body with Samadhi True Fire, just like refining Lingbao? Once successful, wouldn't the strength of the physical body be comparable to that of Lingbao?

Upon seeing the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique Cultivation Technique, several elders at the Void Returning Stage had their eyes light up and couldn't help but move closer to study it carefully.

Following the Second Elder's guidance, Zhuge Xiang quickly found the stone tablets for the three Skills: Five Thunders Strike Head, Ice Seal Thousand Miles, and Sword Qi Storm. With Zhuge Xiang's current cultivation level, he was capable of learning these three Skills.

Just as the Second Elder had said, the attack power of these three Skill was extremely strong. After using 12 Skill Point, Zhuge Xiang successfully upgraded these three Skills to the highest level.

Five Thunders Strike Head (Perfection Level): With supreme Divine Sense, summon thunder from the heavens to strike the target. Five Lightning can attack five targets separately or the same target. Each Lightning has a power of 8000 + 50% of the caster's own attack power. Consumes 1800 MP. Cooldown time is 15 seconds.

Thousand Miles Frozen (Perfection Level): Freezes a large area, creating a world of Ice Heaven Snow Earth. All enemy targets are affected in terms of speed and Movement Speed. Attack power is 5000 + 35% of own attack power. Consumes 2000 MP. Cooldown is 300 seconds.

Sword Qi Storm (Perfection Level): Combines one's own Sword Qi with the wind to create a massive Tornado Storm that strangles the target, causing continuous damage of 2000 + 40% of one's own attack power per second. Sword Qi Storm consumes 800 MP per second and has no cooldown.

All three Skills are area-of-effect attacks, each with its own strengths. In terms of pure attack power, Five Thunders Strike Head is naturally the strongest. Thousand Miles Frozen can create a favorable attack environment. As for Sword Qi Storm, as long as there is True Essence, it can be maintained indefinitely. More importantly, with the blessing of the Necklace of the Spell God, these Spell attacks will receive a strong amplification effect.

The Second Elder was right; these three Spell attacks were indeed very powerful. However, even so, Zhuge Xiang still had more than 40 Skill Point left, and Zhuge Xiang wanted to find a few Skill with strong single-target attacks.

The Hidden Technique Forest contains countless Cultivation Techniques, numbering in the tens of millions. However, at Zhuge Xiang's current level, there are very few that can truly pique his interest. He searched for over an hour but still couldn't find anything that caught his eye.

"Hmm?" Just when Zhuge Xiang was about to lose patience, a very old stone tablet with characters that were almost blurred and illegible caught Zhuge Xiang attention.

This stone tablet looks very old, perhaps over a thousand years old, but probably seven or eight hundred. The inscriptions on it are almost illegible. However, this stone tablet caught Zhuge Xiang's attention because the last signature on the tablet, "Asura Emperor," is none other than the nickname of the Founding Ancestor of the Asura Sect. (To be continued...)