"We absolutely cannot let this cultivation method fall into the hands of the two great empires and those sects!"
Bibi Dong spun around sharply, intense killing intent bursting from her golden eyes. Looking at the two Title Douluo kneeling on the ground, her voice was as cold as ten-thousand-year ice.
"Yue Guan, Gui Mei! Convey my Papal Decree!"
"Seal all exits from Spirit City and impose the highest level of martial law! From this moment on, dispatch every intelligence agent under Spirit Hall!"
"Keep close watch on the three people chosen by the Sky Screen. Especially Su Yuntao, that deacon of our Spirit Hall!"
"As long as he survives for one year in that world and returns with that cultivation method, no matter which corner of the continent he appears in, bring him back to Pope Palace unharmed at once!"
"Anyone who dares spread the Genetic Origin Energy Cultivation Method without authorization will be killed without exception!"
Meanwhile, within the Heaven Dou Empire, ten thousand li away from Spirit City.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, sect master's main hall.
This blessed land of breathtaking scenery had also fallen into unprecedented turmoil.
Ning Fengzhi, the current sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, renowned for his elegance and wisdom, was bracing both hands against the table, staring unblinkingly at the Sky Screen outside the window.
"Regardless of talent... breaking through limits... ordinary people can evolve too..."
As though possessed, Ning Fengzhi kept repeating those few words over and over.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was the wealthiest sect on the Douluo Continent, famed for possessing the world's greatest support-type martial soul.
Yet behind its boundless splendor lay a fatal curse that tormented every direct descendant—the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could only bear seven Soul Rings.
No matter how gifted they were, no matter how vast their wealth and resources, their cultivation would forever be stuck at the peak of rank seventy-nine Soul Saint.
For their entire lives, they would never glimpse the realm of a Title Douluo.
This was an absolute shackle imposed by their martial soul bloodline.
To break this curse, Ning Fengzhi had searched through every ancient text in the sect and even spent enormous sums seeking all manner of heavenly treasures, only to return empty-handed.
But now, that young man from another world on the Sky Screen had shown him an entirely new path.
"Uncle Sword! Uncle Bone! Did you hear that?"
Ning Fengzhi abruptly raised his head and looked at the two elderly men standing on either side. His eyes were already bloodshot with excitement.
"That world's cultivation method does not need martial souls at all! It acts directly upon the cells of the human body, promoting physical evolution by absorbing Cosmic Energy!"
"If the direct descendants of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can learn this Genetic Origin Energy cultivation method, then even if we can still only attach seven Soul Rings, our bodies can continue strengthening without end!"
"By then, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will no longer be helpless support Soul Masters! We will possess terrifying physiques that surpass even Title Douluo!"
Ning Fengzhi's voice grew louder and louder.
By the end, it even carried a hint of hysterical madness.
A drowning man would clutch at every straw.
Standing to the left, Sword Douluo Chen Xin instinctively tightened his grip around the hilt of the Seven Kill Sword at his waist.
As a powerhouse who had cultivated sword intent to its pinnacle, he instinctively felt that this method, which pursued only physical evolution, was somewhat crude.
But recalling the scene on the Sky Screen, where the armored man had turned a horde of beasts into a rain of blood with a single spear strike, Chen Xin had to admit that before absolute power, all flashy techniques appeared pale and powerless.
"Fengzhi, calm down first."
Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who had remained hidden in the shadows, slowly stepped forward.
"Since even commoner children in that world know this cultivation method, it means this technique should be easy to obtain."
"As for whether the other two can survive for a year, that remains to be seen. There is no need to pay attention to them. What matters now is whether Wang Er can survive until the year is up and bring back the technique. But even if he truly brings it back, everyone will surely scramble for it like mad dogs."
Gu Rong's voice was hoarse and low. "When that time comes, whether our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can seize it will be another matter."
"Especially from Spirit Hall."
Everyone knew that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not skilled in combat.
Its only two sources of fighting strength were its two Title Douluo consecrates.
Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo.
Although the two possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill and extraordinary combat strength, snatching food from Spirit Hall's jaws would not be easy.
"I'm not afraid of bloodshed!"
Ning Fengzhi swept the shattered tea set from the table in one motion, his gaze frighteningly resolute.
His greatest wish in life was to break the limitations of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Now that the opportunity lay before him, even if he had to exhaust the entire sect's wealth, he had to obtain it!
"Pass down my orders!"
Ning Fengzhi flung his wide sleeve, displaying the astonishing bearing of the sect master of the world's greatest sect.
"Immediately mobilize all liquid funds from the sect treasury! Awaken every one of our hidden operatives in the two great empires!"
"No matter who returns alive from that mysterious world one year from now, as long as he is willing to hand over the Genetic Origin Energy cultivation method, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is willing to trade half the sect's wealth for it!"
"Whoever dares stand in the way of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will be our enemy unto death!"
Bone Douluo looked at the increasingly crazed Ning Fengzhi, helplessness flickering in his eyes.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's threats would likely not be taken seriously by Spirit Hall or the various royal families.
After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was simply not skilled in battle.
Instead, it was the faction most fearful of conflict and threats.
Just as the various forces of the Douluo Continent were stirred into undercurrents by the short-haired youth's words, even nearing madness.
The scene within the Sky Screen once more drew everyone's attention.
In the square.
After hearing the youth's explanation, the bewilderment in the downtrodden farmer Wang Er's eyes gradually faded, replaced by an unprecedented fervor.
He might have been an honest farmer, but that did not mean he did not wish to change his fate.
On the Douluo Continent, because he possessed no Soul Power, he could only spend his life with his face to the soil and his back to the sky, enduring endless scorn. But now, this strange youth was telling him that he, too, had a chance to become strong!
"Li... little brother."
Wang Er swallowed, nervously rubbing his hands against his patch-covered clothes. Summoning the greatest courage of his life, he asked in a trembling voice, "That... that Genetic Origin Energy you mentioned... can I... can I learn it?"
At those words, the hearts of countless living beings across the Douluo Continent instantly leaped into their throats.
Everyone widened their eyes, even holding their breath.
Some cursed Wang Er for asking about such a technique so casually!
Others admired Wang Er for speaking frankly instead of beating around the bush.
Seeing Wang Er's cautious appearance, the short-haired youth could not help laughing, revealing two rows of white teeth.
"Why wouldn't you be able to learn it? The Five-Heart-to-Sky Cultivation Method is a basic cultivation method, publicly available and free." As he spoke, the youth rose from the granite bench and dusted off his hands.
"Since you asked, I'll demonstrate it for you right here."
With that, the short-haired youth crossed his legs and sat directly on the flat ground of the square.
"Uncle, watch carefully. Five Hearts Toward Heaven means the soles of both feet, the palms of both hands, and the crown of the head—those five points all face the sky."
As he adjusted his posture, the youth explained calmly, "The most crucial step is to quiet your heart. You must sense the wandering energy throughout the universe..."
Along with the youth's movements and explanation.
Beyond the Sky Screen, on the Douluo Continent.
Countless Soul Masters stuck at bottlenecks, and countless commoners who could never awaken martial souls in their entire lives, seemed possessed at that moment.
They disregarded everything, throwing down their weapons, farm tools, and even bowls of half-eaten food.
Thousands upon thousands of people, in streets, forests, and sect halls alike, copied the youth on the Sky Screen. Awkwardly, they crossed their legs and turned their palms and soles upward.
It was a truly astonishing sight!
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