"Hum, buzz, buzz!" Right at that moment, deep within the cave, Xiao Yan was focusing entirely on absorbing and comprehending the lifelong learnings of Gu Tianchi inscribed upon the stone stele.
Formless Slash!
Reaching the high tier of a Minor Immortal Technique, this was currently one of the few tangible attacks Xiao Yan could muster. An attack of this caliber was enough for him to completely obliterate a genuine Eight-Star Dou Xian powerhouse, making it the very combat skill he needed most at present. Furthermore, judging by the oppressive might Gu Tianchi had just displayed-completely traceless and leaving enemies with no defense-it could be said to suit Xiao Yan exceptionally well.
"Crack." Not long after, the stone stele in front of Xiao Yan shattered with a loud crash. Evidently, the final cultivation route of the Formless Slash recorded upon it had been completely mastered by Xiao Yan, thus fulfilling its task and falling silent.
"Hehe... This trip was truly not in vain."
"However, since the Gu Clan is in such chaos right now, I'll have to extort a heavy price from them shortly." Xiao Yan finished speaking, put away the Eternal Ruler behind him, and prepared to leave.
"All packed up?" Before long, the Guardian of the Seventh Peak came to escort Xiao Yan once more and asked.
"Yeah." Xiao Yan smiled.
"Let's go. I'll take you into the Ancient Realm."
"Powerhouses who conquer the Seven Peaks are granted a single opportunity to make a demand. Whether it's cultivation methods, combat skills, or rare resources, we will do our utmost to satisfy you as long as we possess them. You little brat had better be smart about this in a moment and not waste such an opportunity in vain," the Guardian said.
"Senior, regarding the holy flame on Junior's body,