Whip-Tip Effect

Lord Bird shoved Grandpa Jingbi aside and looked at Su Ye, a smile spreading across his face. "You were whispering to that little milk baby just before he went to break the record. You expect me to believe that had nothing to do with you?"

"Believe it or not, that's on you. Do you really think I can control your thoughts?"

Su Ye turned his head away as he spoke. These two old geezers were far from ordinary; hiding things from them was impossible, but getting him to spill the truth was even more so.

"Tell me, and I'll open a back door for you. I'll give you some Five-Colored Divine Light."

Lord Bird draped an arm over Su Ye's shoulder and whispered. He was burning with curiosity, desperate to know how the boy had bypassed the restrictions. These weren't just any rules; they were laws capable of suppressing gods themselves.

"Five-Colored Divine Light."

Su Ye's eyes lit up at the mention, though he quickly regained his composure. He cleared his throat and said with a serious expression, "This is a family secret, not to be passed on lightly. It'll cost you extra."

"Extra?"

Lord Bird paused, then chuckled. "Two portions of Five-Colored Glow."

Su Ye rolled his eyes, looking at Lord Bird with a hint of disdain. "I thought you were supposed to be a big shot, so why are you so stingy? I taught that kid a few simple tricks and he was able to shatter the rules of this place. If I were to teach him myself, he'd at least reach Nine-Colored. You're offering me a measly five? Do you take me for a beggar?"

"If it were truly Nine-Colored, how long do you think you'd live?"

Lord Bird laughed, gesturing toward a group of people in the distance. Their eyes were burning with such intensity as they stared at Little One that they looked ready to devour him alive.

"Seven-Colored is my limit. As for Nine-Colored, don't even think about it. Even if you did it yourself, you couldn't summon it, because that is... well, Seven-Colored is the limit."

Lord Bird spoke with genuine gravity.

Su Ye looked at Lord Bird and could tell he wasn't lying. He pondered for a moment before saying, "Three portions. Give me three portions of Seven-Colored Origin Divine Light, and I'll tell you."

"Deal."

Lord Bird didn't hesitate. The seriousness vanished from his face, replaced by a brilliant, slightly lecherous grin. "Don't look at me like that. I'm not taking advantage of you; this is already a massive gift."

"I don't believe a word of your nonsense."

Su Ye looked helpless, but he had no choice. He had already given his word and couldn't back out—nor did he feel he had the power to do so. "It's just a simple Whip-Tip Effect."

"Whip-Tip Effect?"

Lord Bird and Grandpa Jingbi looked completely bewildered. What on earth was that?

Su Ye held out his hand, his intent clear: if they wanted an explanation, they had to hand over the Seven-Colored Origin Divine Light first.

Although, given their status, they were unlikely to go back on their word, these two weren't exactly saints. There was no telling what kind of nonsense they might pull.

"You really don't trust us."

Lord Bird sighed, waving his hand to reveal three fist-sized orbs of light, each sealing a strand of Seven-Colored Origin Divine Light.

Su Ye took the three orbs and tucked them away. Runes flickered in his palm, shimmering with brilliance as they coalesced into the shape of a willow branch.

He flicked his arm slightly. The branch swayed, moving at a moderate pace, but its tip moved with such incredible speed that it broke the sound barrier, emitting a sharp, crisp crack.

"This is the Whip-Tip Effect. The movement of the arm is small, but the tip of the willow branch breaks the sound barrier instantly. Think of the human body as the arm and the foot as the tip of the branch. A slight sway of the body allows the foot to unleash power exceeding the speed of sound. Combine that with a powerful physique, and I don't need to tell you how great that recoil force is, do I?"

Su Ye explained.

Lord Bird and Grandpa Jingbi were stunned. They had assumed the boy was using some rare, high-level treasure technique, never imagining it was merely a matter of technique. Yet, this seemingly simple trick was so terrifyingly effective that it shattered the very laws of the Void God Realm.

"This seems somewhat similar to the Divine Dragon Tail-Whip."

Lord Bird recalled a time he had been struck by a massive tail, a blow so fast that even he couldn't dodge it. Thinking back, the movement of that tail seemed to follow this very principle.

No.

It wasn't just that creature. Many beings with tails seemed to possess this skill, but no one ever paid it any mind. In this world, runes and treasure techniques were everything; simple physical techniques were ignored by all.

But now, he felt this technique might be far more important than any rune or treasure. It felt as if it led directly to the origin of the Great Dao.

"All paths of the Great Dao lead to the same destination. Everything in heaven and earth is born from the Dao; every word and action is the Dao. It is merely expressed in different forms," Su Ye said casually. Internally, he was already calculating how to fleece the Void God Realm. There were so many treasures here that if he could just get his hands on a few, he could reach the Supreme realm without any obstacles.

This wasn't an exaggeration. The Void God Realm imprisoned beings as weak as True Immortals, and there was no shortage of Immortal Kings among them. If the Void God Realm didn't hold such immense power, how could it possibly suppress such terrifying existences?

"All things are the Dao, and every word and action is the Dao."

Lord Bird pondered Su Ye's words, feeling that the more he thought about them, the more profound they became. They seemed to contain the most fundamental truths of heaven and earth, though they were difficult to grasp all at once.

He wasn't the only one; Grandpa Jingbi was also deep in thought, his expression shifting as if he were on the verge of enlightenment, only to fall back into deeper confusion.

In the distance, runes flickered as a Five-Colored Luan Bird flew over, wreathed in colorful clouds and looking magnificent as it descended toward Su Ye and the others.

"It's the War Goddess from the Deer-Hunting Academy, one of the most outstanding women of this era in the Desolate Region."

"Rumor has it that she is incredibly powerful and terrifying; she wouldn't have earned such a title otherwise."

"She's heading toward that Da Wa."

Many noticed the figure atop the Five-Colored Luan Bird, their eyes filled with gravity and awe, for she was a formidable prodigy.

The War Goddess was clad in Golden Armor, yet it could not hide her proud, statuesque figure—her chest full, her waist slender as a willow, and her legs straight and long. She shimmered with golden light, possessing a beauty that was truly unique.

The War Goddess dismounted from the Five-Colored Luan Bird and approached Su Ye, looking down at the youth who stood half a head shorter than her.

Su Ye snapped out of his thoughts and looked at the woman who had suddenly appeared before him. Although she wore a golden helmet, most of her face was visible; her features were as delicate as a painting, and her skin was white and crystalline, giving her a unique and extraordinary aura.

The War Goddess.

Without needing an introduction, Su Ye recognized this stunning woman at first glance, for she was far too beautiful, and only she possessed such a temperament.

What he hadn't expected was that she would seek him out first. After all, he had been keeping a very low profile lately, and with Little One being the true protagonist who had broken those two records, he currently held no records of his own.

The War Goddess looked at Su Ye with her beautiful eyes. As she spoke, her pearly white teeth glinted, "I would like to invite you to join the Deer-Hunting Academy."

Everyone around them looked on in astonishment. The War Goddess of the Deer-Hunting Academy was truly direct; she had issued the invitation right away, without any hesitation or beating around the bush.

Yet, upon reflection, it felt inevitable. Although this Milk Baby was not as astonishing as the other one, he was still extraordinary; after all, he had broken the record of the Double-Pupil Shi Yi, and with a little cultivation, he would surely be able to shake an entire era in the future.

Before Su Ye could answer, a piece of animal hide drifted over from the distance, shimmering with runes. A group of women in white stood upon it, each one beautiful and ethereal, like a gathering of fairies.

"Little brother, we would like to invite you to join the Heaven Mending Pavilion."

The Heaven Mending Pavilion had issued an invitation.

This left the surrounding crowd filled with envy. The Heaven Mending Pavilion and the Deer-Hunting Academy were both top-tier traditions, passed down from ancient times with profound foundations, and now, two great pure lands had extended invitations simultaneously.