Teaching the Unyielding Staff Technique, Receiving the Seven-Star Dragon-Pattern Belt

Demon Subduing Douluo took Ye Han and flew at high speed, leaving Spirit City in the blink of an eye before landing in an open area on the outskirts.

Demon Subduing Douluo looked at Ye Han, his eyes gleaming brightly.

"Kid, those self-created soul skills you just used—Shaking Heaven, Shattering Earth and Heaven and Earth—were they both taught to you by your master?"

"More or less."

Ye Han smiled.

"Actually, they're part of a complete staff technique called the Unyielding Staff Technique. It has nine forms in total, and every form possesses the might of a self-created soul skill. If the ninth form, 'Break Through to Godhood,' can be completed, it will carry divine might."

"Divine might?"

Demon Subduing Douluo's pupils suddenly contracted. The smile on his face froze as disbelief filled him.

There was actually such a powerful staff technique in this world?

He had lived for a hundred years and seen countless techniques.

Yet this was the first time he had heard of a staff technique of such a high level as the one Ye Han described.

He had studied the Coiling Dragon Staff Martial Soul for most of his life and considered himself intimately familiar with its traits, yet he had never imagined it could give rise to such a systematic staff technique.

Ye Han said seriously, "This Unyielding Staff Technique was created based on the Coiling Dragon Staff. Our Coiling Dragon Staff possesses an unyielding will by nature—it grows braver with every battle and never yields. Other staff-type Martial Souls don't have such power. That's why only wielders of the Coiling Dragon Staff can bring out this technique's true strength."

Demon Subduing Douluo was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter, his eyes flashing.

"I understand! So you're saying that Qian Jun and I both have a chance to master this staff technique?"

"Of course!"

Ye Han answered without hesitation.

"So far, I've only mastered the first four forms: Battle Heaven and Earth, Shaking Heaven, Shattering Earth, Heaven and Earth, and Heaven-Covering Earth-Blanketing. If you want to learn them, I can teach you."

"Good kid! These two old men actually have to learn from you now, hahaha~~~"

After Demon Subduing Douluo's laughter subsided, Ye Han continued.

"You and Grandpa Qianjun are both already at Level Ninety-Six. If you want to break through further, hard training alone probably won't be enough, right?"

"Yes. We also need enlightenment and opportunity. We've remained at Level Ninety-Six for many years, yet we've never been able to take another step forward."

Demon Subduing Douluo sighed.

He and Qianjun Douluo had been stuck at Level Ninety-Six for years. Naturally, they wanted to break through to Level Ninety-Seven, Level Ninety-Eight, or even reach the Peerless Douluo Realm of Level Ninety-Nine like Qian Daoliu.

But over the years, no matter how hard they cultivated, they had been unable to advance even an inch.

"Grandpa Demon Subduing, perhaps the Unyielding Staff Technique can bring you a turning point."

"What?!"

Demon Subduing Douluo was startled.

"Th... that's really possible?"

"I can't be certain either. I can only say there's hope. This staff technique differs from your previous cultivation methods—it places greater emphasis on one's state of mind. Using the heart as its axis, it draws forth boundless power."

"One's state of mind..."

Demon Subduing Douluo only half understood what Ye Han was saying, but he was willing to try.

"Then... shall we give it a try?"

"Alright. Let's begin with the first form of the Unyielding Staff Technique."

As Ye Han spoke, he released his Coiling Dragon Staff.

Demon Subduing Douluo also released his Coiling Dragon Staff and listened intently.

"The first form is called 'Battle Heaven and Earth.' Its essence doesn't lie in how flashy the moves are, but in its momentum. Face heaven and earth with fearless courage and immense strength, displaying an indomitable momentum that presses forward without retreat. In battle, this momentum can often seize the initiative and impose psychological pressure on one's opponent."

"Momentum?"

"Mm. The core of this form lies in intent. Imagine a powerful opponent and try to pour that unyielding will into the Coiling Dragon Staff. Let the thought of 'Battle Heaven and Earth' ignite within you."

"A powerful opponent... I'll try."

Demon Subduing Douluo closed his eyes and thought of the Clear Sky Hammer, the number one tool Martial Soul under heaven.

The opponent he imagined was Tang Chen, the former strongest man on the continent and Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect.

Qian Daoliu had once been defeated by Tang Chen.

That was a source of pain in the hearts of Spirit Hall's several worshippers.

Later, Tang Chen vanished without a trace.

Even if Qian Daoliu wanted to challenge him again, he had no opportunity to do so.

Tang Chen had elevated the Clear Sky Hammer to the height of the number one tool Martial Soul under heaven.

Neither Demon Subduing Douluo nor Qianjun Douluo accepted that.

In their hearts, the Coiling Dragon Staff was no weaker than the Clear Sky Hammer.

After more than a century of cultivation, Demon Subduing Douluo's perception of Martial Souls had long reached perfection.

As he imagined Tang Chen as his opponent, he poured all of his unyielding will into the Coiling Dragon Staff.

The Coiling Dragon Staff began to tremble, emitting a low hum.

Suddenly, Demon Subduing Douluo's momentum surged. His face was filled with fierce defiance.

It was as if he had fallen into an illusion.

Within the illusion, he was wielding the Coiling Dragon Staff in a fierce battle against Tang Chen, who held the Clear Sky Hammer...

Only several hours later did Demon Subduing Douluo open his eyes.

Though he had yet to reach the ideal state, he had indeed sensed something utterly different from before.

"Grandpa Demon Subduing, how do you feel?"

"Very good! Looks like I need to find a real opponent to practice against."

Demon Subduing Douluo laughed happily.

He had lived to such an age, yet today, a fifteen-year-old boy had guided him in staff techniques.

But he did not feel embarrassed in the slightest. Instead, he was delighted beyond measure.

"This staff technique differs from the ones I've encountered before. It's profoundly intricate and can't be mastered in a day or two."

"That's right. It is valuable precisely because it is profound. You and Grandpa Qianjun both possess deep soul power. If you can master this staff technique, its power will surely be limitless when you use it."

"Well said!"

Demon Subduing Douluo laughed heartily, in an excellent mood.

"By the way, do you have a storage device on you?"

"No."

"If you go out to gain experience in the future, it won't be very convenient without a storage device..."

As Demon Subduing Douluo spoke, he casually removed his belt and held it out to Ye Han.

The belt was dark gold throughout, with dragon patterns covering its edges.

Seven gemstones of different colors were embedded in it, arranged in an irregular seven-star pattern.

"This is a storage soul tool called the Seven-Star Dragon-Pattern Belt. I acquired it in my early years, and it has been with me for decades. Starting today, it's yours. Keep it safe."

As Demon Subduing Douluo spoke, he stuffed the belt into Ye Han's hands.

"There are seven stars on it, and each one has seven cubic meters of space, for a total of forty-nine cubic meters. The red star can store fire-attributed items, the blue one can store ice-attributed items, and the green star is rather special—it can store living creatures. The other stars each have their own uses. Release your soul power and feel them carefully, then you'll understand."

"Thank you, Grandpa Demon Subduing. Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Ye Han accepted the belt. It felt heavy in his hands.

The seven gemstones conveyed different temperatures beneath his fingertips. Some were warm, some icy cold, while others carried no special sensation at all.

Ye Han fastened the belt around his waist, and it fit perfectly.

The dark gold belt complemented his black robe, making him look rather heroic.

Afterward, he released his soul power and sensed the storage spaces within the seven stars one by one.

Just as Demon Subduing Douluo had said, each had its own wondrous use.

"Grandpa Demon Subduing, this gift is far too precious. I like it very much, and I'll definitely take good care of it."

Demon Subduing Douluo nodded with a smile.

"It's getting late. We should head back as well. After we return, take your time studying it yourself. Tomorrow, I'll have my old brother come see this Unyielding Staff Technique too."

"Alright. I'll join you both tomorrow."

"Oh, right. When are you planning to go out and gain experience?"

"As soon as possible. The Coiling Dragon Staff improves through battle itself. I need to take part in more real combat."

Demon Subduing Douluo nodded.

"That makes sense. I'll speak to the chief worshipper when we return, and then I'll accompany you outside for a bit of fun."