Heaven-Tier Intermediate Dou Technique: Star Annihilation Sword

"Ding! Congratulations, host! You have successfully taught your disciple the Earth-Tier Low-Rank Dou Technique: Flame Splitting Wave Ruler. Triggering reward!"

"Randomizing reward multiplier... Ding! The multiplier is ten thousand. Reward: Heaven-Tier Intermediate Dou Technique: Star Annihilation Sword."

"Ding! Congratulations, host! You have successfully bestowed a weapon upon your disciple: Heavy Profound Ruler. Triggering reward!"

"Randomizing reward multiplier... Ding! The multiplier is five hundred times. Reward: weapon, Dragon Abyss Star Sword."

"Who would've thought the system would randomly give me a ten-thousand-fold reward this time? It really came through." Yao Chen exclaimed in astonishment.

I'll learn this Heaven-Tier Dou Technique later. Yao Chen looked at Xiao Yan and thought, then reminded him, "Little Yan, this time I'm teaching you this Earth-Tier Dou Technique. You need to practice it with the Heavy Profound Ruler I gave you. Once you've mastered it, its power will rival that of an Earth-Tier Intermediate Dou Technique."

"Thank you for your instruction, Master. I'll practice right away." Hearing Yao Chen's advice, Xiao Yan immediately prepared to practice Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.

In an open area of the cave, Xiao Yan stood facing a huge stone pillar, fully focused as he prepared to learn the Dou Technique, Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.

His gaze was resolute. He clenched his fists, his body tense, as if gathering strength.

Yao Chen watched silently from the side, ready to offer guidance at a crucial moment.

Xiao Yan took a deep breath and followed the incantation for Flame Splitting Wave Ruler, directing the Dou Qi within his body.

His aura gradually rose, and even the air around him seemed to tremble faintly under the force.

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

However, this first attempt fell short of his expectations. The flow of his Dou Qi was somewhat sluggish, and his movements lacked fluidity.

"Little Yan, gather your Dou Qi along the patterns on the Heavy Profound Ruler. Follow the moves in the book and try again," Yao Chen reminded him from the side.

Xiao Yan wasn't discouraged. Hearing Yao Chen's instruction, he adjusted his breathing and tried again.

This time, his movements were more decisive, and his Dou Qi surged through his meridians more smoothly, but he still couldn't fully unleash the power of Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.

After one attempt after another, Xiao Yan's clothes were soaked with sweat, yet the flame of defiance burned in his eyes.

At last, with a full-powered swing, a tremendous force burst from his hands, whipping up a gale. A deep crack appeared in the stone pillar before him.

Xiao Yan panted heavily, but an excited smile spread across his face.

Xiao Yan knew he had taken an important first step in learning Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.

"Little Yan, you've gained an initial grasp of Flame Splitting Wave Ruler. From here on, you need to practice diligently," Yao Chen instructed him.

Xiao Yan immediately bowed to Yao Chen.

"I'll heed your instruction, Master. I'll practice with all my might."

"Next, return to the Xiao Clan and cultivate for a while. After some time, I'll come to the Xiao Clan to find you. Then I'll give you a Heavenly Flame to raise the grade of your Flame Mantra, and I'll teach you alchemy as well."

Hearing that Yao Chen would teach him alchemy and give him a Heavenly Flame, Xiao Yan looked at him with shining eyes, his gaze filled with gratitude.

"Master, I, Xiao Yan, will repay everything you've done for me with my whole life!" Xiao Yan declared solemnly, his voice full of resolve.

Yao Chen smiled at Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with satisfaction. "Little Yan, I believe in you!"

"Master, I'll take my leave now." After speaking, Xiao Yan bowed deeply to Yao Chen once more.

"Go on. Once you're back at the Xiao Clan, practice diligently. Don't go fooling around."

"Yes, Master!"

"By the way, when you return to the Xiao Clan, don't tell your family elders about my existence yet. And treat Xiao Xun Er well. She'll be a great help to you in the future."

At the mention of Xun Er, Xiao Yan's face flushed slightly. Knowing his Master possessed remarkable powers, he didn't wonder how Yao Chen knew about Xun Er.

"This disciple will certainly obey your command!"

Then Xiao Yan slowly departed.

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

He gave it a casual swing and found the sword as unfathomable as an abyss. When drawn, it shone like the stars, its power boundless.

Yao Chen couldn't help exclaiming, "What a fine sword!"

Beside him lay the book containing the Heaven-Tier Dou Technique, Star Annihilation Sword. Its cover was pitch-black, as if it could swallow a person whole in an instant, and it seemed filled with mystery and the unknown.

When he opened it, specks of starlight appeared within. In an instant, they transformed into a series of moves and flew straight into Yao Chen's mind. Even though he had practiced many Dou Techniques, he had never experienced anything like this.

After comprehending the Dou Technique's power, Yao Chen flew out of the cave and began to practice.

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

Atop a perilous mountain peak wreathed in clouds and mist, Yao Chen stood with his hands behind his back, his white robes fluttering.

Before him was the Dragon Abyss Star Sword, radiating a mysterious light.

Yao Chen's expression was solemn, his eyes closed. A moment later, he suddenly opened them, a glint of determination flashing in his gaze.

He reached out with his right hand, and the Dragon Abyss Star Sword flew into his grasp as if it had a life of its own.

In an instant, the energy of heaven and earth seemed drawn to the sword. Starlight blazed brighter across its surface, brilliant as a galaxy.

Yao Chen gave a low shout and sprang into motion.

He swung the Dragon Abyss Star Sword, its force like the wind, trailing dazzling streaks of light.

With every swing, it was as if stars were falling. Powerful waves of energy surged outward, churning the clouds around him into a furious maelstrom.

As Yao Chen moved faster and faster, layers of sword shadows filled the air until his figure could no longer be seen. Only a brilliant radiance of starlight remained.

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

Wherever the sword strokes passed, space warped faintly, while rocks crumbled and turned to dust.

Yao Chen remained completely unaware, wholly absorbed in practicing Star Annihilation Sword.

His aura merged with the sword, and his mighty Dou Qi poured ceaselessly into its blade, making the Dragon Abyss Star Sword shine ever brighter, as if it would swallow the whole world.

After an unknown length of time, Yao Chen's movements gradually slowed. At last, he drew the sword back and stood still.

Sweat beaded his forehead, and his breathing was slightly hurried, but his eyes were filled with excitement and satisfaction.

Everything around him gradually returned to calm. Only the traces left behind by the sword strokes bore witness to the breathtaking practice that had just taken place.

After practicing for several days, Yao Chen had made his first strides toward mastering the Heaven-Tier Dou Technique, Star Annihilation Sword.

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

Next, Yao Chen checked his cultivation level.

"Ding! Host's cultivation: eight-star Peak Dou Wang. Heavenly Flame: Bone Spirit Cold Flame. Cultivation technique: Profound-Tier Advanced Flame Mantra. Weapon: Dragon Abyss Star Sword. Dou Techniques: Heaven-Tier Intermediate Dou Technique, Star Annihilation Sword; Early Earth Tier Dou Technique, Flame Splitting Wave Ruler..."

"My strength still isn't enough!"

"If I go deal with that traitorous scoundrel now, he'll surely kill me instead."

"No, I need to find another disciple first."

Yao Chen pondered back and forth, unsure which disciple to seek out. Besides, the system would have to approve.

"Right, Xiao Yi Xian in Green Mountain Town possesses the Woe Poison Body. This girl has potential. With the system's rewards, I might be able to control the Woe Poison Body in advance."

With that, Yao Chen spread his snow-white Dou Qi wings and flew away.