Earth-tier Dou Techniques (41k)

Powerful auras rose from within the city, surging toward its outskirts.

Had security become this tight? And they actually failed to recognize me! Liu Yu stopped in midair.

"Little Silver!" A familiar, clear voice that never failed to give him a headache suddenly rang out across the sky.

"Big Sister Hua She'er!" Liu Yu smiled wryly and flew over to Hua She'er and the others.

"You broke through to Dou Wang!" Yue Mei, voluptuous and utterly seductive, parted her lips in astonishment.

Hua She'er and Mo Bass were secretly startled as well.

"It's just a breakthrough to Dou Wang! What's with those faces? Who are you looking down on?" Liu Yu rolled his eyes, showing Yue Mei no courtesy whatsoever.

"You're so gentle with Hua She'er, calling her big sister every other breath! Yet you're so rough with me. You truly wound my heart!" As Yue Mei spoke, she wrapped both hands around Liu Yu's arm, practically draping her alluring body over him...

"Her Majesty is watching!" Liu Yu tilted his head slightly and whispered into Yue Mei's ear.

Yue Mei's expression froze. She reluctantly released his arm before resuming her seductive pose. "Why are you back so soon?"

"I'm already a Dou Wang. Of course I had to come back and learn a few advanced Dou Techniques! Anyway, why is security so tight now?" Liu Yu asked for form's sake.

Hua She'er explained what had happened.

It was more or less what Liu Yu had guessed. Gu He had come, lured by the Heavenly Flame, and had gathered a group of hired muscle with pills. Yun Yun had probably come at his invitation, since Gu He was a guest elder of the Misty Cloud Sect.

The outcome was obvious. Although Queen Medusa was away, the Snake-People Tribe still had four elders guarding it. Sending out just one had been enough to drive Gu He and his group away. Had Yun Yun not covered their retreat at the end, Liu Yu doubted those few Dou Wangs could have escaped the Snake-People Tribe!

After this battle, word that Queen Medusa was not the Snake-People Tribe's only Dou Emperor would probably sprout legs and spread...

Mo Bass, who had remained silent for a long time, suddenly spoke. "How is Her Majesty?"

Hua She'er and Yue Mei also turned to Liu Yu.

"Her Majesty is doing well. Her soul has almost recovered from the damage it suffered during the Heavenly Flame body tempering!" Liu Yu answered without hesitation.

The Origin-Nurturing Art truly was incomparably profound. His queen's soul had already begun merging with Little Qi. Although it was somewhat regrettable, Little Qi was not truly disappearing, but surviving in another form.

"All right, my training journey isn't over yet. Once I get my Dou Techniques, I'll be leaving!" Liu Yu chuckled and flew toward the Divine Temple. Hua She'er and the others followed...

The Snake-People Tribe's treasury.

After many years, he had returned here once more.

Liu Yu had a clear goal. First, he took two Sand Mandala plants from the treasury. They were among the ingredients needed to refine the sixth-grade Breaking-Affliction Pill. As for why he possessed its Pill Formula, it naturally came from the Alchemy he had received from the Achievement System as a child.

The Alchemy provided by the Achievement System encompassed countless things, including practically every Pill Formula from the first through Ninth Grade on the Dou Qi Continent. As expected, anything produced by the system was guaranteed quality!

After taking the two Sand Mandala plants, Liu Yu went to the section storing Dou Techniques and soon retrieved two ancient-looking scrolls, one red and one green.

"Heaven-Burning Palm," an Earth-tier Low-grade Dou Technique, could form a giant flaming palm. At full mastery, a single palm strike could burn the heavens! (Liu Yu: I don't believe it!)

"Ten Thousand Serpent Calamity," an Earth-tier Low-grade Dou Technique, could summon ten thousand serpents to attack. At full mastery, ten thousand serpents could devour the heavens! (Liu Yu: I don't believe it!)

Liu Yu also looked over the cultivation arts, but found none suited to him. Almost all had a strict prerequisite—elemental affinity!

Actually, Liu Yu had always entertained a thought. His Myriad Forms Divine Art could accommodate countless cultivation arts within him, so could he also practice arts that required different elemental affinities? He wanted to try, but dared not. If it triggered some uncontrollable mutation, that would be far too...

Having made a decent haul, Liu Yu left the treasury and visited the Elders' Hall to greet the four elders. Then he had Big Sister Hua She'er bring him some medicinal ingredients, refined some pills, and left the Snake-People Tribe, flying toward the Oasis where Yun Yun was staying.

Beside the Oasis lake, Yun Yun leaned against a tree. The regal Phoenix Hairpin atop her head had slipped to one side, lending her a little less grandeur and a little more feminine languor. A trace of inexplicable wistfulness showed in her beautiful eyes.

During Liu Yu's absence, Yun Yun had thought about many things. Given her status, she had met countless outstanding young men, including some so handsome that women would practically throw themselves at them. Yet none of that could draw even the slightest attention from her!

Only that scoundrel could stir ripples in her heart! She admitted that, in looks alone, he stood in a class of his own among all the men she had met. And despite looking so young, he was already a Dou Wang expert!

At first, she had thought he merely had a way of preserving his youthful appearance. But during their time together, she had discovered he was just an "immature little brat"! What normal adult would treat her that way... How could her heart flutter for a scoundrel like him!

While Yun Yun's thoughts wandered, a blood-red streak flew in from the horizon. Soon, the figure she had been "thinking of constantly" appeared before her.

His silver hair flowed like ink, falling loosely down his back, while the strands above his forehead were tied behind his head with a purple ribbon. His features were gentle, his ruby eyes as deep and unfathomable as the night sky. With a straight nose, lightly closed thin lips, a face as finely crafted as exquisite porcelain, and a tall, straight figure, he was indescribably handsome!

The charming youth extended a slender, fair hand, a list appearing in it, and said softly, "These are the ingredients for the pill that can remove the seal inside you. You'll need to gather them yourself. I've already collected the Sand Mandala for you."

"Mm, thank you!" Warmth filled Yun Yun's heart as she reached out and accepted the list. After resting for a while, the numbness in her body had disappeared.

She had originally planned to ask Elder Gu He for a solution after returning to the Misty Cloud Sect. After all, he was the Jia Ma Empire's only sixth-grade alchemist. Besides, Gu He was hardly free of responsibility for her being struck by the Snake-People Tribe's sealing technique!

Thinking of alchemists, Yun Yun had a sudden thought and asked, "Are you an alchemist?"

"You could say that." Liu Yu answered casually. With a thought, he drew the Azure Flame out of Yun Yun's body and back into his own.

At Liu Yu's admission, a gleam appeared in Yun Yun's beautiful eyes. As she had suspected, that Azure Flame had to be a Heavenly Flame! Gu He had also invited her to the Snake-People Tribe for a Heavenly Flame! Their allure to alchemists was unparalleled!

"Then could I ask you to refine the pill when the time comes?" Yun Yun looked at Liu Yu expectantly.

"It seems you can only ask me. The first requirement for refining this pill is that the alchemist must possess a Heavenly Flame!" Liu Yu chuckled. In the Jia Ma Empire, only two people could refine this Breaking-Affliction Pill: himself and Little Yanzi, who had Yao Lao.

Yun Yun nodded thoughtfully. Gu He indeed had no Heavenly Flame, and the other people in the Jia Ma Empire seemed even less likely to possess one. That was rather nice...

"Right, your name!" Yun Yun suddenly looked up at Liu Yu.

"Liu Yu." Answering offhandedly, Liu Yu took a section of magical beast leg from his Storage Ring, followed by grilling tools and seasonings. He had prepared these in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. After all, barbecuing was one of his few hobbies on the Dou Qi Continent.

"Yun Yun." Her beautiful eyes flickered as she gave her own name.

I thought she would say Yun Zhi! Liu Yu murmured inwardly.

Seeing that Liu Yu's expression remained unchanged, Yun Yun could not help asking, "Don't you know who I am?"

"The renowned Misty Cloud Sect Master, and a famous beauty of the Jia Ma Empire!" Liu Yu replied while skewering the magical beast leg on a wooden pole.

"If you know, why did you still..." Being called a "beauty" pleased Yun Yun a little, but Liu Yu's attitude displeased her.

"Still what? I'm the Snake-People Tribe's chief alchemist and Queen Medusa's fiancé!"

An Azure Flame sprang from Liu Yu's hand and landed in the middle of the rack. He then suspended the magical beast leg above it. Roasting meat with a Heavenly Flame—who else could do that!

Yun Yun rolled her eyes at Liu Yu. What utter nonsense. Did he take her for a fool!

Liu Yu naturally noticed her expression. All he could say was that these days, no one believed the truth!

By then, the magical beast leg was cooked. Its distinctive natural aroma spread through the air, and Liu Yu picked up the seasonings beside him and sprinkled them over it.

Looking at the enticing color of the roasted meat, Yun Yun felt her appetite stir!

Liu Yu condensed his Dou Qi into a blade, sliced off a large piece of meat, skewered it on a wooden stick, and handed it to Yun Yun.

Yun Yun thanked him softly and accepted the skewer. She tore off a small piece, her red lips moving slightly as she chewed slowly, while Liu Yu skewered his own meat and took large bites.

Liu Yu soon finished eating. He had only wanted to indulge his taste buds, not fill his stomach. Leaving some roasted meat for Yun Yun, he said goodbye, formed blood-red wings, and flew out of the Oasis. He needed to practice his newly acquired Dou Techniques.

As Yun Yun ate the roasted meat elegantly, she began pondering Liu Yu's identity. He was a Dou Wang expert at such a young age, and also an alchemist of no low rank who possessed a Heavenly Flame. Someone like him could not be from the Jia Ma Empire. Otherwise, his name would already have shaken the empire, and she could not possibly have heard nothing about him!

He probably did not come from the Three Great Empires neighboring the Jia Ma Empire either. She did not believe those three empires, which were on much the same level as the Jia Ma Empire, could nurture such a prodigy. Then he might belong to another faction on the Northwest Continent...

After finishing the roasted meat, Yun Yun stood up, revealing her perfect curves. Suddenly, she turned toward the distance. She had sensed a terrifying energy fluctuation, but that was not the end. More frightening fluctuations kept erupting.

Suppressing her curiosity, Yun Yun turned back to the clear lake before her and felt the urge to bathe. Whether from her earlier battle with the Snake-People Tribe's experts or the "fragrant sweat" after Liu Yu rescued her, the cleanliness-loving Yun Yun could no longer endure it.

In any case, her wounds had almost all scabbed over. A quick bath should be fine...

Outside the Oasis, the once-flat desert stretching beyond sight was now riddled with holes! It would probably take some time to return to its former state.

High in the sky, Liu Yu took a deep breath. Sensing his depleted but steadily recovering Dou Qi, he smiled in satisfaction. He felt he would soon be able to break through to Two-Star Dou Wang!

Looking at the desert, whose terrain had all but changed, Liu Yu could not help marveling. Earth-tier Dou Techniques truly were "terrifying indeed"!

Especially when he paired his Heavenly Flame with Heaven-Burning Palm. If he faced the great flying lioness now, Liu Yu felt he already had the strength to seriously injure her!

With a thought, Liu Yu summoned the system panel.

[Name: Liu Yu (Little Silver)]

[Race: Human Race]

[Age: Ten (23)]

[Cultivation: One-Star Dou Wang]

[Soul: Late Mortal Realm]

[Cultivation arts: Myriad Forms Divine Art, (Middle Earth Tier) Divine Flame Art, Origin-Nurturing Art]

[Dou Techniques: Thousand Illusion Body (minor mastery), (Middle Black Tier) Mountain-Splitting Finger (full mastery), (Middle Black Tier) Ethereal Step (full mastery), (High Black Tier) Flame Spear (full mastery), Profound Heaven Soul Art, (Earth Tier Low Grade) Heaven-Burning Palm (minor mastery), (Earth Tier Low Grade) Ten Thousand Serpent Calamity (minor mastery)]

[Treasures: Green Lotus Core Flame]

[Achievements: Little Devil, Restless Little Hands, Spoiled Brat, First Steps, Alchemy Master, Empty-Handed Thief]

[System Space: None]

Seeing those fully mastered Dou Techniques, Liu Yu brimmed with a sense of accomplishment, just as if he had maxed out a hero's proficiency in a game. He silently gave the great flying lioness a thumbs-up. After all, she deserved much of the credit for his mastery of those three Dou Techniques!

Noticing the hole-riddled desert, Liu Yu hastily added inwardly, You were great too! (Tagor Desert: ...)

The only thing troubling Liu Yu was that his soul realm was nowhere near sufficient to practice the Profound Heaven Soul Art. The minimum requirement for cultivating this "damned thing" was a soul at the Spirit Realm!

He had obtained the Profound Heaven Soul Art back when he unlocked the "Alchemy Master" achievement. How many years had it been? A mountain of treasure lay before him, yet he could not enter. My mighty system, do you understand my pain! (Achievement System: ...)

Having finished grumbling, Liu Yu moved and vanished from the sky.

At the center of the Oasis.

By then, Yun Yun had washed herself and changed into a close-fitting gold brocade robe trimmed in purple. She looked completely uninjured.

Descending from the air, Liu Yu saw the transformed Yun Yun and could not help falling into a daze.

The woman's perfectly fitted gold-and-purple brocade robe outlined her captivating fullness. Her flowing black hair was swept up into the shape of a phoenix crying to the heavens, revealing a nobility that was difficult to conceal. Her face was serene and beautiful, like a clear spring deep in secluded mountains, irresistibly stirring tender fantasies.

Liu Yu had to admit that Yun Yun truly was beautiful—so beautiful that heaven and earth lost their color and all things became mere backdrops. She was to be admired from afar, not defiled by a familiar touch! He then silently labeled her "second only to the queen"...

With light, graceful steps, Yun Yun slowly approached Liu Yu. Naturally, she had noticed his dazed expression, and secret delight filled her heart. The confidence his earlier attitude had bruised returned.

Looking at Yun Yun beside him, Liu Yu could not help saying, "Wearing clothes that tight, aren't you afraid your wounds will reopen?"

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