The Ancient Clan Must Not Be Allowed to Lie Flat

"I don't need to acquire Dou Techniques and cultivation methods myself. I can just wait for Lord Chu Xiao to record them."

"And I won't even need to study them from the beginning. It saves both time and effort!"

At the Han Family in Northern Zhongzhou, Han Xue, who had also tested the Suction Palm, had bright eyes and noticeably quickened breathing.

This Diary Copy was truly a supreme opportunity, capable of helping her reach heights she had once never dared imagine.

She absolutely would not touch any of the rules mentioned in the copy. If she lost the copy and had her memories sealed, she would kill herself.

"If I want to be lazy, I can give the cultivation methods and Dou Techniques to Brother Chu Xiao."

"Once he records them in the Diary, I'll have learned them."

At the Xiao Family in Wutan City, Xun Er had a sudden inspiration.

This Diary could also serve as a cheat tool for learning Dou Techniques and cultivation methods.

She could even use it to cut corners in learning alchemy, secret arts, artifact forging, and more!

"I'll give Brother Chu Xiao all the Xuan-Rank and Earth-Rank cultivation methods and Dou Techniques I have."

Xun Er cradled her cheeks in her hands, her eyes full of delight.

Almost every woman who possessed a Diary Copy had the same thought.

Only someone as simple-minded as Qing Lin did not think much of it and merely felt that Chu Xiao was amazing.

"I didn't expect the Diary to have such an ability."

Within the ruined Small World of a Dou Emperor, Chu Xiao sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion. He had his eyes closed as he visualized the Diary's Ancient Book and wrote within it, never expecting such a windfall.

Originally, he had merely wanted to deepen the copy holders' trust in the Diary's contents. That was why he had uploaded the Suction Palm, a low-grade Xuan-Rank cultivation method he had picked up using his "memories of rebirth." Its rank was neither too high nor too low, and there was no real loss if it was exposed.

If nothing else, Xun Er would certainly believe what he wrote even more.

"And as long as the recording is completed, a Dou Technique can instantly reach Minor Accomplishment." Chu Xiao's breathing tightened.

Whether cultivation methods, Dou Techniques, or secret arts, all naturally had proficiency levels.

They could roughly be divided into beginner, Minor Accomplishment, mastery, Great Accomplishment, and perfection.

Those of different realms would naturally display different power even with the same proficiency.

But at the same realm, the greater one's mastery of a cultivation method or Dou Technique, the stronger the power one could unleash.

For example, Little Yan Zi had spent a great deal of time cultivating the Eight Extremities Collapse and the Flame Wave-Splitting Ruler.

Yet now, merely completing a recording in the Diary could bring them to Minor Accomplishment, saving him a great deal of time.

"However, I can't write down every cultivation method and Dou Technique."

"That would be too deliberate, and it would also leave me with no secrets before those copy holders."

"The Azure Sky Chart's attention improves my aptitude and comprehension. Even if I cultivate on my own, I won't be slow."

Chu Xiao understood very clearly how important trump cards were to a cultivator.

Even though the Diary could help him cheat his way through cultivation, he would still selectively keep some methods in reserve.

Once he uncovered the Diary Copy holders, he could write down some targeted Dou Techniques and cultivation methods to stir up trouble.

As the Diary's host, the initiative over what he wrote ultimately remained in his hands.

"I'm very pleased with this unexpected surprise, but what comes next is the real focus."

With a thought, Chu Xiao continued writing in the Diary.

In my previous life, Little Yan Zi obtained this low-grade Xuan-Rank Dou Technique and shared it with me.

This time, it's my turn as his cousin to pass the Dou Technique on to him. I can also enjoy his shocked expression. Fun.

The Women: "."

This man seemed a little devious~

But I actually want to see Old Yao's expression even more. If this were the Great Thousand World, I could even find an Image Recording Stone to capture it. Opportunities to make that old rogue look shocked are rare.

Chu Xiao shifted his pen, turning the topic toward Old Yao.

Originally, he had planned not to mention him yet, lest Han Feng or someone from the Soul Hall possessed a Diary Copy and came looking for trouble.

But the situation was different now. He had confirmed Xun Er's feelings for him and successfully confirmed through binding the copy that she possessed a Diary Copy.

Whether from an emotional or practical perspective, Xun Er would definitely protect him well.

Just imagine it: as long as he persisted in writing his Diary every day, he could continuously grow stronger without limit.

Once he reached the level of a Dou Emperor, the Ancient Clan could ride the coattails of Xun Er, his future Empress, and win without effort.

How could he allow that? He had to make sure the entire clan felt involved in his journey toward becoming stronger!

The role of protector was rather suitable.

Whether it was Han Feng or the Soul Hall, they could come whenever they wanted. He would let the Ancient Clan block them for him.

Xun Er's soft rice was worth eating!

"Old Yao?"

The Women all showed curious expressions.

Who was this person, to merit Chu Xiao mentioning him specifically?

The next moment, they received their answer.

Old Yao was Little Yan Zi's master. His real name was Yao Chen, a descendant of the Yao Clan, one of the seven surviving ancient emperor clans. He had been framed by black-hearted clansmen and expelled from his family, then earned the title of the continent's foremost alchemist in Central Plains. He was an honorary elder of the Pill Tower, an eighth-grade high-level grandmaster alchemist, possessed the strength of a Ninth-Revolution Peak Dou Venerate, and was the master of Central Plains' Starfall Pavilion. He was known as Venerable Yao.

The Women: ???

Hiss!

This Yao Chen had such a long list of titles.

"Yao Chen?"

A flash of golden light passed through Xun Er's eyes.

The soul within Xiao Yan's ring must be him.

Only after her recent breakthrough, when her Soul Power had improved, had she vaguely sensed it.

She had not expected him to have such an impressive background.

"Looks like he won't endanger Brother Chu Xiao's safety." Xun Er relaxed.

"An eighth-grade high-level grandmaster alchemist? The strength of a Ninth-Revolution Peak Dou Venerate?"

Yun Yun suddenly felt that the sweet melon in her hand no longer tasted sweet.

She was merely an ordinary Dou Emperor. How could she compare to such a powerhouse in raising a disciple?

Nalan Yanran was a clown, and so was she.

"Fortunately, I now have a chance to defy fate and change my destiny."

Touching the Diary Copy, Yun Yun regained her confidence.

Even Xun Er, the young lady of the Ancient Clan, no longer inspired envy in her.

Possessing a Diary Copy surpassed every talent, bloodline, and opportunity.

"Master of Starfall Pavilion!"

Within Central Plains' Wind and Thunder Pavilion, Feng Qing Er's gaze immediately sharpened.

With the seven ancient emperor clans living in seclusion, the most renowned forces publicly known in Central Plains were one hall, one tower, two sects, three valleys, and the Four Directions Pavilion.

Among them, the one hall and one tower were the continent's top forces, with Dou Saints publicly stationed within them.

The two sects and three valleys came next. Legend had it that Dou Saints stood behind them, while Half-Saints were publicly known to lead them.

The Four Directions Pavilion were emerging forces, with their strongest members being no more than Dou Zuns.

The Wind and Thunder Pavilion she belonged to and the Starfall Pavilion were both among them.

Before Yao Chen vanished, the Starfall Pavilion had been the undisputed first.

"Did he want me as a mount because the Wind and Thunder Pavilion was going against the Starfall Pavilion?" Feng Qing Er developed a headache.

The Diary Copy was so unfathomable that she was deeply wary of it now.

As for the rule stating that she could not harm Chu Xiao, she had no desire to test it with her own body.

At the same time, the Han sisters, Han Yue and Han Xue, began breathing rapidly, their delicate bodies trembling slightly.

If they could establish a connection with the Starfall Pavilion, their Han Family's status in Tianbei City of Northern Zhongzhou would become unshakable. They would no longer need to fear suppression or annexation.

"Old Yao? Yao Chen, Venerable Yao!"

Upon hearing that name, Cao Ying's heart trembled, and her Soul Power scattered slightly.

As a result, she failed to stabilize the pill in her cauldron at its most critical stage.

Boom!

Medicinal energy scattered as fire-attributed power surged about, directly causing the cauldron to explode.

"Cough, cough, cough~"

Cao Ying, unable to evade in time, was enveloped in black smoke.

"Suction Palm!"

Cao Ying extended one hand toward a window several zhang away.

The suction force formed from Dou Qi threw open the window. The black smoke now had an outlet and quickly dispersed.

"Saved." Cao Ying patted her budding chest.

Other than her teeth still being white, her entire body had turned pitch-black, though her eyes remained exceptionally bright.

"Chu Xiao, you big jerk." Cao Ying stomped her foot on the spot. "You've gotten me killed!"

"So ugly, pfft~"