Seven Mystic High-Rank Dou Techniques

Dou Technique Pavilion!

Xu Haoyu swept his gaze around and discovered that everything on the first floor was Yellow-Rank Dou Techniques. Though the quantity was enormous, there was truly nothing worth choosing.

Thus, Xu Haoyu walked forward, found the stairs, and went directly up to the second floor, where the techniques on display were at least Mysterious-Rank Dou Techniques.

Moreover, the Mysterious-Rank Dou Techniques of every attribute had been neatly sorted into categories. Xu Haoyu looked over the rows of bookshelves, each shelf painted in the color corresponding to its attribute.

A smile curved his lips.

"Others can only cultivate one attribute of Dou Qi, so they only train Dou Techniques of that one attribute. But I cultivate seven attributes of Dou Qi. I might as well choose the strongest Dou Techniques for all seven attributes."

"To some extent, I've never experienced true life-or-death combat. My family background is what it is—I never needed to risk my life fighting over opportunities, nor have I gone through desperate battles where only one side survives. My practical combat experience is definitely lacking. In that case, I should learn more Dou Techniques. With ample Dou Qi and numerous techniques, I can serve as a spellcasting turret and become a mage king."

With that thought, Xu Haoyu made his decision.

He first headed to the white-painted bookshelf containing Metal Attribute Dou Techniques. Without carefully browsing through them, he went straight to the innermost section and picked up the final scroll displayed there.

The parchment beside the scroll contained a detailed description of the Dou Technique:

"Mystic High-Rank Dou Technique, Golden Wheel Slash. A Metal Attribute Dou Technique that can be cultivated by those at the Da Dou Shi level or above. Upon mastery, one may release Metal Attribute Dou Qi and condense a white wheel of light capable of slicing through gold and severing jade. Its sharpness is unstoppable, rivaling any divine weapon."

Xu Haoyu liked the technique the moment he saw it. Wasn't this the Dou Po version of the Eightfold Light Wheel? It was practically a tool made for dismemberment.

"Decided. For Metal Attribute Dou Qi, I'll cultivate the Metal Attribute Dou Technique, Golden Wheel Slash!"

After saying that, Xu Haoyu went to the next row of shelves. The green bookshelves were filled with Wood Attribute Dou Techniques. He once again walked to the very back and took the last scroll.

The parchment beside it held its detailed description:

"Mystic High-Rank Dou Technique, Thorn Killing Array. A Wood Attribute Dou Technique that can be cultivated by those at the Da Dou Shi level or above. Upon mastery, one may use Wood Attribute Dou Qi to condense vast numbers of thorn-covered vines, weaving them into a terrifying killing array like a net spanning heaven and earth. Within a forest, consumption is halved and damage is doubled."

After reading the introduction, Xu Haoyu decided that he had to cultivate this technique. In complex terrain, especially within a forest, it would surely produce miraculous results.

"Not bad. The Metal Attribute and Wood Attribute Dou Techniques have been selected. Next are the Water Attribute Dou Techniques."

Very quickly, Xu Haoyu continued choosing Dou Techniques of the other attributes. He first took Water Dragon Bite, the finest Mystic High-Rank Dou Technique among the Water Attribute techniques. Next came Earth Crack Lava Surge, the finest Mystic High-Rank Dou Technique among the Fire Attribute techniques. Finally, he took Earth Separation and Union Art, the finest Mystic High-Rank Dou Technique among the Earth Attribute techniques. All of them could be cultivated by those at the Da Dou Shi level or above.

Water Dragon Bite condensed an enormous water dragon through Water Attribute Dou Qi. If used in a location with a water source, such as a lake, river, or ocean, one could draw upon the natural water flow to reduce consumption and enhance its power.

Earth Crack Lava Surge involved driving Fire Attribute Dou Qi into the ground, then causing the Dou Qi buried beneath the earth to erupt as pillars of flame according to one's will, like a volcanic eruption. It possessed high burst power and high damage. If used near a volcano, it could even trigger a real volcanic eruption.

As for Earth Separation and Union Art, it was an even more miraculous Dou Technique. By driving Earth Attribute Dou Qi into the ground, one could control the splitting and closing of the earth. The moment Xu Haoyu saw this description, he thought of its uses—it could bury enemies alive or allow him to escape by burrowing underground.

Having selected five Mystic High-Rank Dou Techniques in succession, Xu Haoyu had gained tremendously. Then, unable to resist, he also chose Wind Blade, a Mystic High-Rank Wind Attribute Dou Technique, and Thunderstorm Stream, a Mystic High-Rank Lightning Attribute Dou Technique.

Wind Blade specialized in cutting, while Thunderstorm Stream excelled in explosive force. Both were powerful Dou Techniques with extremely high offensive power and overwhelming pressure.

At this moment, Xu Haoyu was already holding seven scrolls in his arms, all of them Mystic High-Rank Dou Techniques. If he mastered them all, they would not only enrich his combat methods, but also allow him to counter any enemy and adapt to any environment, granting himself tremendous advantages.

The only regret was that all these Mystic High-Rank Dou Techniques required one to be at the Da Dou Shi level or above before they could be cultivated.

That was understandable. Only those at the Da Dou Shi level or above could achieve Dou Qi Emission. For anyone below the Da Dou Shi level, their Dou Qi would remain suppressed within their bodies.

Therefore, the Dou Techniques cultivated below the Da Dou Shi level generally involved fists, kicks, or weapons, leaning more toward close combat and rarely possessing long-range attack capabilities.

Take Xu Haoyu's Heaven Splitting Palm, for example. It merely transformed Dou Qi into force and sent it outward; the Dou Qi itself could not leave the body.

Still, Xu Haoyu could study these Mystic High-Rank Dou Techniques first, then cultivate them once he broke through to the Da Dou Shi level.

Xu Haoyu did not doubt that he could break through to the Da Dou Shi level. At most, it would take a year or half a year before he achieved another breakthrough.

Soon after, Xu Haoyu happily left the Dou Technique Pavilion with the seven scrolls in his arms.

At the entrance to the Dou Technique Pavilion, the two gray-robed men were surprised to see this, but they did not stop him. After all, he was the Grand Elder's grandson.

One of them, an old man with sparse hair and wrinkles on his face like withered wood, said, "Any Dou Technique taken out of the Dou Technique Pavilion must be returned within one month and must not be taken beyond the bounds of the family. Violators will be reported to the Grand Elder, who will handle the matter personally."

Xu Haoyu agreed upon hearing this. "Alright, I understand."

After registering them, Xu Haoyu stored the seven scrolls in his Storage Ring.

He then left the transparent barrier and walked up to Xu Tianlong before saying, "Grandpa, I've finished choosing. Let's go now."

Xu Tianlong seemed as though he wanted to say something but held back. In the end, he quietly advised, "Haoyu, I know you possess seven attributes of Dou Qi, but learning Dou Techniques of all seven attributes can easily leave you scattered and unfocused. You may know a little of everything, yet excel at nothing."

Xu Haoyu answered with shining eyes, "Grandpa, I know what should be my focus and what should be secondary. I'll diligently train Heaven Splitting Palm and Thousandfold Strike so that I can learn Heaven Splitting Divine Palm in the future. The other seven-attribute Dou Techniques are only meant to broaden my methods and ensure that I can hold the advantage against any enemy or in any environment. I hope you can understand."

Hearing this, Xu Tianlong did not ask further questions. His good grandson had long had a plan and had not selected Dou Techniques of seven attributes on a whim. Smiling warmly, he led Xu Haoyu back.