Another Profound-Tier Combat Skill Obtained

The spectator stands had long since erupted into chaos, with everyone frantically discussing Xiao Lei.

He hadn't even channeled his Dou Qi, yet he had taken down an opponent at the sixth stage of Dou Disciple with a single punch; if that didn't prove his strength, what could?

This guy seems to have some connection to Yu'er! Could I make use of that?

If one were to ask which elder of the Xiao Clan knew Xiao Lei best, it would undoubtedly be the Grand Elder.

Xiao Yu's attachment to Xiao Lei was not a matter of a day or two, and the Grand Elder had long ago investigated Xiao Lei in secret.

The result of the investigation, naturally, was that Xiao Lei was just a nobody with no strength and no background.

That was why the Grand Elder had originally opposed the two of them vehemently, telling Xiao Yu directly to cut off all ties with Xiao Lei.

Although it had been useless, and Xiao Yu had continued to pester Xiao Lei regardless.

However, the Grand Elder hadn't gone out of his way to trouble Xiao Lei; he had simply instructed Xiao Yu not to associate with him.

Later, when Xiao Yu left for Jia Nan Academy, the Grand Elder had cast Xiao Lei to the back of his mind.

Right, once the ceremony ends, I'll have Xiao Yu take me to meet this genius. I must pull him over to my side!

The Grand Elder glanced at Xiao Zhan, who was standing nearby doing who-knows-what, his mind already made up to recruit Xiao Lei.

What on earth is Xiao Zhan doing? Is he hunching over like he's trying to lay an egg?

Between clans, there was constant struggle, and within the clan, it was no more peaceful; resource competition and power struggles—which of these didn't require strength?

Consequently, the several elders present, and even Ya Fei who was observing the ceremony, all set their sights on Xiao Lei.

How have I never heard of this Xiao Lei? Looking at the scene, no one in the Xiao Clan seems to know his true talent, and he doesn't appear to be the offspring of any elder, otherwise I would certainly know.

If that's the case, Xiao Lei shouldn't have received any special treatment in the Xiao Clan all these years, meaning his sense of belonging won't be strong. There's a possibility of poaching him!

As a merchant, Ya Fei had naturally scouted the three great clans of Wutan City, and since she had never heard of Xiao Lei, it only meant he hadn't shown any aptitude in previous years.

But what should I use to poach him? Now that he's revealed such talent, he could join the Misty Cloud Sect without any trouble, and he certainly wouldn't lack resources then...

Everyone harbored their own secret agendas, but Xiao Lei on the stage wasn't thinking about any of that.

Resources? What would he need that stuff for?

To use them for honest cultivation?

Impossible. In this life, he would never honestly cultivate!

With that time, he might as well find a suitable target to copy; then, what cultivation or Dou Technique would he lack?

"Is there anyone else who wants to challenge me? Step out all at once!"

Xiao Lei scanned the area, but no one dared to take even half a step forward. Everyone wasn't a fool; Xiao Lei's previous performance had undoubtedly proven his strength was beyond question. To step out and challenge him now would be no different than seeking death!

"Xiao Ning! What about you? Do you want to challenge me?"

Xiao Lei finally locked his gaze onto Xiao Ning. He had long guessed who had instigated Xiao Shan earlier; after all, there weren't many people in the Xiao Clan who had a grudge against him.

With Xiao Lei's words, everyone in the arena suddenly understood, and all eyes immediately converged on Xiao Ning.

The Grand Elder was so angry he nearly spat blood onto Xiao Ning's head.

You unfilial son! You've ruined my plans! Under the weight of countless gazes and Xiao Lei's stare, Xiao Ning felt immense pressure, and it was a long while before he stammered out.

"Xiao Lei... cousin, you're joking. I'm still playing in the mud at the Dou Disciple stage, how could I dare to challenge you!"

"Since no one wants to challenge me, then I shall yield the stage to others!" Xiao Lei laughed heartily, turned around, and retreated to the qualified area.

"The challenges continue, everyone is free to challenge!"

Returning to the qualified area, Xiao Lei didn't pay attention to Xiao Ning's reaction, but instead shifted his gaze toward Xiao Xun'er.

The latter possessed the bloodline of a Dou Di!

[Target: A minor member of the Xiao Clan.]
[Cultivation: One-star Dou Practitioner.]
[Cultivation Method: Flame Play Mantra, Xuan-rank High-level]
[Dou Technique: Swallow Return Strike...]
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[Heavenly Flame: Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.]
[Bloodline: Ninth-grade Dou Di bloodline.]
[Constitution: None]
[Time required to copy: ???]
[Disparity too great, unable to copy.]

The system panel clearly displayed all aspects of Xiao Xun'er's data.

"Damn, can't copy it!"

"But thinking about it, that makes sense. I'm just a blank-slate Dou Grandmaster right now. Not to mention anything else, the gap between this Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame and me is just too massive!"

"Flame Play Mantra? A technique to play with Xiao Yan? Interesting!"

"This cultivation technique is the one mentioned in the original work that Xiao Xun'er gave to Xiao Yan; it seems Xiao Xun'er was cultivating this very technique at the time!"

"However, this is reasonable. After all, Xiao Xun'er is only a Dou Practitioner right now, so a Profound-tier Advanced technique is sufficient. As for the bloodline grade, it must be because Xiao Xun'er is still young."

Although Xiao Xun'er's strength was low, her other attributes were too heaven-defying, so Xiao Lei could only give up on her for the time being.

"Let's snatch Xiao Yan's Eight Extremities Collapse!" With this plan in mind, Xiao Lei turned his gaze toward Xiao Yan.

Consequently, Xiao Yan saw Xiao Lei, who was also in the qualified zone, looking at him.

Could this Xiao Lei have discovered my secret? Xiao Yan subconsciously gripped his Storage Ring.

[Target: A minorly famous member of the Xiao Clan.]

[Cultivation: Eighth Stage Dou Disciple.]

[Cultivation Technique: None.]

[Dou Technique: Eight Extremities Collapse, Profound-tier Advanced; Fire Blowing Palm...]

[Constitution: None.]

[Copy Time: Three minutes.]

[Confirm copy?]

"Copy!"

Xiao Lei hadn't expected the copy time to be this short. This was thanks to Xiao Yan's strength being relatively weak compared to his own; although he possessed three Profound-tier Dou Techniques, he couldn't stir up any trouble.

"It's a pity he hasn't cultivated the Flame Mantra yet, nor has he become an alchemist, otherwise I could have snatched those too. But there's no need to rush; this 'power bank' can be used indefinitely!"

Xiao Lei had already set his heart on cultivating the Flame Mantra. After all, when he was staring at Xiao Xun'er just now, he had seen the option for Heavenly Flame.

If that was the case, it meant the system could copy Heavenly Flames. If he could absorb Heavenly Flames without any pressure, wouldn't it be brainless not to choose the Flame Mantra!

He wouldn't have to suffer the bitterness of absorbing Heavenly Flames, yet he would reap all the sweetness.

One had to know that Xiao Lei knew of many Heavenly Flame possessors. As long as he planned carefully and utilized the system's mechanics well, he couldn't guarantee gathering all twenty-two, but ten of them would be absolutely no pressure!

The Flame Mantra concerned the inheritance of the Tou She Ancient God, and Xiao Lei still wanted to hold his fate in his own hands rather than waiting for Xiao Yan to carry him.

He was the protagonist!

Just like the current ceremony, everyone's gaze and attention were focused on him.

[Copy successful, obtained three Profound-tier Dou Techniques...]

Soon, Xiao Lei obtained Xiao Yan's three major Dou Techniques. Because Xiao Yan's strength was far below Xiao Lei's, the discomfort Xiao Yan felt was minimal, though being stared at by Xiao Lei made him feel as if his backside was being targeted by something.

It was truly hair-raising!

Various information regarding the three major Dou Techniques flashed rapidly through Xiao Lei's mind, and he mastered them instantly without any need for practice.

Xiao Lei quickly began his second copy, the target naturally being Xiao Yan's soul power.

[Copy successful, obtained Mortal Realm Initial Soul Power.]

The soul power issue that had plagued Xiao Lei for over a decade was solved in an instant. Although the soul power copied from Xiao Yan was still somewhat weak compared to Xiao Lei's strength as a Dou Grandmaster, it was infinitely better than his previous situation.

"Who should I choose as the next target? I really need to think this through..."