Heavenly Rank Intermediate Battle Skill: Star Annihilation Sword

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully teaching your disciple the Earth-tier Low-grade Dou Technique: Flame Splitting Wave Ruler. Reward triggered!"

"Generating return multiplier... Ding! The return multiplier is 10,000 times. Reward: Heaven-tier Mid-grade Dou Technique: Star Annihilation Sword."

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully gifting your disciple the weapon Heavy Profound Ruler. Reward triggered!"

"Generating return multiplier... Ding! The return multiplier is 500 times. Reward: Weapon, Dragon Abyss Star Sword."

"The system actually rolled a 10,000-fold reward this time. This is truly impressive," Yao Chen exclaimed in wonder.

I will study this Heaven-tier Dou Technique later, Yao Chen thought as he looked at Xiao Yan, then proceeded to instruct him.

"Little Yanzi, I have imparted this Earth-tier Dou Technique to you. You must practice it in conjunction with the Heavy Profound Ruler I gifted you. Once mastered, the power of this technique will rival that of an Earth-tier Mid-grade Dou Technique."

"Many thanks for your guidance, Teacher. This disciple shall begin practicing at once." Upon hearing Yao Chen's instructions, Xiao Yan immediately prepared to practice the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.

In an open space within the mountain cave, Xiao Yan stood with full focus before a massive stone pillar, preparing to learn the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.

His gaze was resolute, his fists clenched tight, and his body taut as if he were gathering strength.

Yao Chen watched quietly from the side, ready to provide guidance at the critical moment.

Xiao Yan took a deep breath and, following the incantations of the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler, mobilized the Dou Qi within his body.

One could see his aura gradually rising; the surrounding air seemed to tremble slightly due to the force of his power.

He stepped forward abruptly, gripped the imaginary ruler with both hands, and swung it with all his might.

However, this initial attempt did not yield the desired result; the flow of Dou Qi was slightly sluggish, and his movements lacked fluidity.

"Little Yanzi, you must condense your Dou Qi into the patterns on the Heavy Profound Ruler. Follow the techniques in the manual and try again," Yao Chen reminded him from the side.

Xiao Yan was not discouraged. Hearing Yao Chen's instruction, he adjusted his breathing and tried once more.

This time, his movements were more decisive, and the Dou Qi surged through his meridians more smoothly, yet he still failed to fully unleash the power of the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.

Attempt after attempt followed. Xiao Yan's clothes were soaked with sweat, yet an unyielding flame burned in his eyes.

Finally, during one full-powered swing, a formidable force erupted from his hands, whipping up a gale that instantly carved a deep crack into the stone pillar before him.

Xiao Yan panted heavily, but a smile of excitement bloomed on his face.

Xiao Yan knew that he had taken a significant step forward on the path to mastering the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.

"Little Yanzi, you have mastered the basics of the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler. From here on, you must practice diligently," Yao Chen exhorted him.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately bowed to Yao Chen.

"I shall strictly follow your teachings, Teacher. This disciple will certainly practice hard."

"Next, return to the Xiao Clan to cultivate. In a while, I will come to the Xiao Clan to find you. At that time, I will bestow upon you a Heavenly Flame to elevate the grade of your Flame Mantra, and I will also teach you the art of alchemy."

Hearing that Yao Chen intended to pass on a Heavenly Flame and alchemy to him, Xiao Yan looked at Yao Chen with burning eyes, his heart filled with gratitude.

"Teacher, for all you have done for me, I, Xiao Yan, will surely repay you with my life!" Xiao Yan said solemnly, his tone filled with firmness and determination.

Yao Chen looked at Xiao Yan with a smile, his eyes full of gratification: "Little Yanzi, this teacher believes in you!"

"Teacher, this disciple shall take his leave now." After saying this, Xiao Yan bowed deeply to Yao Chen once more.

"Go. Once you return to the Xiao Clan, you must practice diligently. Do not be idle."

"Understood, Teacher!"

"Oh, and one more thing: after returning to the Xiao Clan, do not inform your elders of my existence yet. Also, treat Xiao Xun Er well; that girl will be of great help to you in the future."

At the mention of Xun Er, a flush appeared on Xiao Yan's face. Knowing his teacher possessed vast supernatural powers, he did not dwell on how Yao Chen knew about her.

"This disciple will strictly obey your command!"

Following this, Xiao Yan slowly departed.

After Xiao Yan left, Yao Chen checked the system rewards, first taking out the weapon, the Dragon Abyss Star Sword.

With a casual wave, he discovered that this sword was as unfathomable as the depths of the Dragon Abyss; when drawn, it shone like the stars, possessing infinite power.

It made Yao Chen blurt out: "What a fine sword!"

He then looked at the Heaven-tier Dou Technique, the Star Annihilation Sword. The book was pitch black, giving off a sensation as if it would instantly swallow a person whole, filled with mystery and the unknown.

Upon opening it, specks of starlight emerged. Those specks instantly transformed into individual moves and techniques, flying directly into Yao Chen's mind. Even though Yao Chen had cultivated many Dou Techniques, he had never experienced anything like this.

Having grasped the power of this technique, Yao Chen flew out of the cave and began his cultivation.

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

At the summit of a precipitous mountain shrouded in clouds and mist, Yao Chen stood with his hands behind his back, his white robes fluttering.

Before him was planted the Dragon Abyss Star Sword, which radiated a mysterious light.

Yao Chen's expression was solemn, his eyes closed. A moment later, he snapped them open, a flash of determination in his gaze.

He extended his right hand, and the Dragon Abyss Star Sword, as if possessed of a spirit, flew into his grasp.

In an instant, the energy between heaven and earth seemed to be drawn to the blade. Upon the sword's body, the starlight grew increasingly dazzling, brilliant as a galaxy.

Yao Chen let out a soft shout, and his figure moved in an instant.

He danced with the Dragon Abyss Star Sword, his sword momentum like the wind, trailing behind him a series of magnificent light and shadows.

With every swing of the sword, it felt as if stars were falling; powerful energy fluctuations rippled outward, churning the surrounding clouds into a restless frenzy.

As Yao Chen's movements grew faster, the overlapping sword shadows obscured his figure, leaving only a brilliant, starlit radiance shimmering in the air.

The entire mountain peak was illuminated by this light, as bright as day.

Wherever the sword strikes passed, space itself warped slightly, and the mountain rocks shattered, crumbling into fine powder.

Yet Yao Chen remained oblivious, completely immersed in the cultivation of the Star Annihilation Sword.

His aura merged with the blade, and his vast Dou Qi poured continuously into the sword, causing the glow of the Dragon Abyss Star Sword to grow ever more intense, as if it intended to swallow the very heavens and earth.

It was unknown how much time had passed before Yao Chen's movements gradually slowed, finally coming to a steady halt as he sheathed his sword and stood tall.

At this moment, his forehead was beaded with sweat and his breathing was slightly ragged, but his eyes were filled with excitement and satisfaction.

Everything around him gradually returned to calm, with only the scars left by the sword strikes bearing witness to the heart-stopping cultivation that had just taken place.

After these few days of practice, Yao Chen had finally achieved an initial mastery of the Heaven Tier Dou Technique, Star Annihilation Sword.

"This Heaven Tier Dou Technique is truly exquisite!" Yao Chen exclaimed after finishing his practice.

Next, Yao Chen checked his current cultivation status.

Ding! Host cultivation: Eight-Star Dou King Peak, Heavenly Flame: Bone Chilling Flame, Cultivation Method: Profound Tier High-Level Flame Mantra, Weapon: Dragon Abyss Star Sword, Dou Techniques: Heaven Tier Mid-Level Dou Technique Star Annihilation Sword, Earth Tier Low-Level Dou Technique Flame Splitting Wave Ruler...

"My strength is still not enough!"

"If I were to go and deal with that treacherous disciple who betrayed the sect now, I would surely be killed by him instead."

"No, I must go and find a disciple first."

Yao Chen pondered left and right, unsure of which disciple to seek out, and he still needed the system's approval.

"That's right, Xiao Yi Xian in Green Mountain Town possesses the Woe Poison Body. Her potential is promising, and with the help of system rewards, I might be able to control her Woe Poison Body in advance."

With that said, Yao Chen unfurled his snow-white Dou Qi wings and flew away from the area.