Secret Technique Obtained

Lin Yuan arrived at the entrance of the manor and opened the gate. Standing outside was a figure in a black robe wearing sunglasses, holding two silver briefcases.

The black-robed figure watched Lin Yuan emerge, and a string of information only he could see appeared on his sunglasses.

The black-robed figure spoke:

"Recipient identity confirmed. Cargo ready for handover."

"Recipient Lin Yuan, these are the secret techniques Thousand Mountain Secret Code and Ten Thousand Shadow Steps. Please confirm."

With that, the black-robed figure handed the two briefcases to Lin Yuan.

After confirming everything was correct, Lin Yuan felt a surge of anticipation and immediately returned to the cultivation room with the two cases.

Lin Yuan opened the first case, which contained seven volumes of secret techniques—the very companion techniques for the Thousand Mountain Axe, the Thousand Mountain Secret Code.

Lin Yuan picked up the first volume of the Thousand Mountain Secret Code. The book was made of metal; each volume was as thick as a dictionary, and every page was both soft and durable.

"A single volume is this thick?"

Lin Yuan flipped to the first page, which contained an introduction to the techniques.

The Thousand Mountain Secret Code consists of seven levels, each corresponding to a move: Mountain Collapse, Earth Tremor, Rift Wave, Domain Suppression, Thousand Mountain Body Protection, Thousand Layered Waves, and Thousand Mountain Realm.

Each level also includes several auxiliary techniques. Mastering five levels allows one's force amplitude to reach a hundredfold. Once fully mastered, it provides both offense and defense. Unleashing the ultimate move forms the Thousand Mountain Realm, which can fuse with one's internal world, significantly enhancing world power...

Reading the introduction, Lin Yuan was deeply stirred. Compared to this, the Army-Breaking Seven Axes he had practiced before felt like kindergarten textbooks compared to advanced mathematics.

Lin Yuan set aside the first volume of the Thousand Mountain Secret Code and opened the other silver briefcase containing the Ten Thousand Shadow Steps.

This case held five volumes of secret techniques; the books were of moderate thickness, and the pages were also made of metal.

Lin Yuan opened the first volume and read the introduction. The Ten Thousand Shadow Steps technique is divided into:

First level: "Single Shadow Step"

Second level: "Ten Shadow Steps"

Fifth level: "Ten Thousand Shadow Steps"

And the legendary highest level: "Teleportation".

Lin Yuan read carefully and discovered that these Ten Thousand Shadow Steps were very similar to the Ten Thousand Thread Flow that Luo Feng had once practiced. However, the Ten Thousand Thread Flow was a flight-type secret technique for spirit readers, which he could not practice at all.

Having obtained these two techniques, Lin Yuan began to immerse himself in cultivation.

Lin Yuan decided to start with the first volume of the Thousand Mountain Secret Code, simultaneously sensing the simple mysteries of the Law of Earth Origin while comprehending and learning the first move of the technique.

From time to time, Lin Yuan would take out the Thousand Mountain Axe to verify his insights through axe practice.

Days of cultivation passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, nearly two months had gone by.

On this day, Lin Yuan stopped his cultivation, stood up, and put away his techniques and weapons.

"It is the day for Instructor Moke's lecture."

Lin Yuan thought to himself.

Lin Yuan felt that Instructor Moke's explanations were of immense help to his comprehension of the Law of Fire Origin, and he decided not to miss a single one of Moke's lessons on the Law of Fire Origin.

During these two months, Lin Yuan had set aside one day to inject the S-Rank Bloodline Evolution Agent into his body.

After the bloodline evolution, Lin Yuan felt utterly exhausted. After some thought, he took out that bottle of Purple Fire Ape Wine, poured himself a glass, and drank it, thinking it would be just the thing to help him sleep and recover his energy.

Lin Yuan had hoped that his affinity for the Law of Fire Origin would improve further, but upon waking this time, he found the improvement to be negligible—almost non-existent.

Lin Yuan felt somewhat disappointed and pained; he had just consumed 20 billion Hunyuan, and other than getting drunk again, he had gained nothing. It seemed this half-bottle of Purple Fire Ape Wine would have to be kept indefinitely. Perhaps he could sell it when the timing was right; half a bottle of Purple Fire Ape Wine should be sellable, right...

Nine Flame Sacred Land, inside the Teaching Tower.

Lin Yuan arrived at the classroom on the top floor of the tower, where the chubby Cohen was sitting in his usual spot.

Lin Yuan did not actually dislike the chubby Cohen's enthusiasm. Back when he was a slave, he had been all alone; the other slaves trained by the slave merchants were all enemies and competitors, and no one would chat with you. It was even more so after arriving at the Great Axe Arena—who would bother chatting with a slave?

Lin Yuan walked straight to the seat next to Cohen and sat down.

"Yo, you're here, brother. You seem to be in a good mood. Made some progress in your cultivation?"

The chubby boy saw Lin Yuan approach and asked.

"I suppose so, made a little progress."

Lin Yuan replied.

"By the way, I asked the ancestor about you."

Lin Yuan was startled. Could this kid have discovered something wrong with him?

"Why would you ask about me?"

"I'm just looking out for you."

The little chubby guy smiled and said.

"The Ancestor said that Marquis Yuankun has been bragging to him lately, saying he took in a very talented disciple. That would be you, right?"

"My talent is average; I just have a bit of good luck."

Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.

"I heard you can comprehend several types of lower Laws of Origin. I can only comprehend the Law of Fire Origin right now, yet you say your talent is average."

"Comprehending multiple lower laws doesn't mean one's talent is high; being a jack-of-all-trades and master of none won't get you very far. Being able to quickly grasp a lower Law of Origin to a deep level or making a breakthrough in a higher Law of Origin is what true talent is. I still have a long way to go."

Lin Yuan and Cohen chatted idly, and before long, Instructor Moke arrived in the classroom.

Instructor Moke first glanced at Lin Yuan, then said:

"Last time, I demonstrated and explained the nine simplest mysteries of the Law of Fire Origin. Starting from this lesson and for the next few, I will explain the 27 more difficult mysteries one by one. You must firmly imprint the content of these demonstrations and explanations into your minds."

Having said that, Instructor Moke didn't waste any time and began the demonstration immediately.

Lin Yuan entered that immersive state once again, acting like a sponge as he frantically absorbed the insights into the Law of Fire Origin.

Watching Instructor Moke demonstrate the mysteries of the Law of Fire Origin, Lin Yuan's speed of comprehension was much faster than when he watched his teacher, Marquis Yuankun, demonstrate the mysteries of the Law of Earth Origin. Lin Yuan felt quite helpless about this and hoped his teacher wouldn't feel unbalanced in the future.

The class ended, and Lin Yuan went to see Instructor Moke again.

"Instructor, thank you for your guidance earlier. Those two secret techniques are very suitable for me."

Instructor Moke nodded slightly.

"Have you already discussed it with your teacher?"

"Yes, Instructor. It is just as you suggested. I have decided to focus primarily on comprehending the Law of Earth Origin and the Law of Fire Origin, and I will not deliberately pursue the Law of Space Origin."

"After all, there are only two hundred years left until the Peak Warrior Tournament, and my current speed of comprehending the Law of Space Origin is not fast."

Lin Yuan said respectfully.

"Hmm. In the future, you will have the opportunity to receive my individual guidance. If I can train a core member of the two giants, I will also receive a reward from the Sovereign."

Instructor Moke was partly motivated by the desire for a reward, but on the other hand, he was also extending a gesture of goodwill toward Marquis Yuankun.

"Speak, what difficulties are you having with comprehending the Law of Fire Origin?"

Instructor Moke immediately stepped into his role.