Outside Wutan City.
A gentle breeze brushed their faces.
Xun'er tucked a strand of dark hair behind her ear, then smiled as she took an ancient parchment scroll from her Storage Ring. Her voice was light and clear:
"This is called Myriad Forms Chant, a low Xuan tier Soundwave Dou Technique."
"A Soundwave Dou Technique?!"
Lin Dong had known that anything Xun'er offered would be extraordinary, but he had never expected a Soundwave Dou Technique this time.
Even in the Battle Through the Heavens World, Soundwave Dou Techniques were relatively rare.
And a Mysterious Tier Dou Technique was rarer still!
Xun'er nodded slightly and explained gently, "A senior created this Dou Technique. You must possess a Beast Race bloodline to activate it."
"The purer your bloodline, the stronger its effects!"
"The more bloodlines you possess, the more effects you unlock!"
Lin Dong's eyes shone at her words, excitement surging through him. Wasn't this Soundwave Dou Technique practically made for me?!
"Brother Lin, don't get too excited just yet."
Seeing what Lin Dong was thinking, Xun'er said gently, "There's a reason I hesitated over whether to give this to you."
"Hmm?" Lin Dong frowned. "What reason?"
Xun'er glanced at the parchment scroll in her hand and explained, "Its creator wasn't originally trying to develop a low Xuan tier Dou Technique."
"This senior had enormous ambitions!"
"He wanted to develop a high Di tier Dou Technique, or even a Heaven tier one!"
"A Heaven tier Dou Technique?!"
This time, Lin Dong was truly stunned!
Even in the Gu Clan, Heaven tier Dou Techniques were hardly a dime a dozen. They were among the clan's most closely guarded treasures!
This unknown senior had actually harbored ambitions that great!
He had aimed straight for a Heaven tier Dou Technique?
Didn't that mean the Soundwave Dou Technique in Xun'er's hand had been developed by at least a Dou Sheng?
Only a Dou Sheng would dare claim he could develop a Heaven tier Dou Technique!
Xiao Xun'er continued, "This senior was both tremendously ambitious and extraordinarily gifted. He wanted to draw myriad beast forms into his body, create a Heaven tier Dou Technique, and ascend to Dou Sheng in one fell swoop!"
"Unfortunately, the myriad beast bloodline was too violent. It severely affected his mind, transforming him completely into a beast, and all his efforts ultimately came to nothing!"
"Later, someone simplified the original Myriad Forms Chant, producing the low Xuan tier version you see now."
"But even this low Xuan tier Dou Technique requires beast bloodlines within the body!"
"That means the user still risks transforming into a beast. And the stronger the bloodline, the greater that risk!"
Xiao Xun'er paused here before continuing:
"I hesitated because anyone seeking greater damage from this Dou Technique inevitably has to pursue a purer bloodline."
"If the bloodline is pure enough, it might unleash destructive power at the high Xuan tier, or even the Di tier!"
"What worries me is..."
"You're worried I won't resist the temptation of power, that I'll deliberately strengthen my bloodline and ultimately turn into a beast, right?"
Lin Dong smiled.
Xun'er nodded obediently. "That's exactly what worries me."
"Thank you for worrying about me, little sister."
Lin Dong burst into hearty laughter.
Others might worry that an overly potent bloodline would turn them into beasts.
But Lin Dong wasn't introducing beast blood into his body!
He was an Azure Dragon himself!
And an Azure Dragon who had received the Heavenly Blessing, at that!
The drawback of Myriad Forms Chant had instead become Lin Dong's greatest advantage!
It was no exaggeration to say that no one was better suited to Myriad Forms Chant than Lin Dong!
Lin Dong smiled at Xiao Xun'er. "Little sister, do I strike you as someone impulsive and reckless?"
"I brought this out precisely because I know what sort of person you are, big brother."
Xiao Xun'er smiled warmly. "I believe you won't let power blind you, but this technique is dangerous. I had to warn you."
Lin Dong nodded in thanks. "Thank you for your concern, little sister."
Xiao Xun'er extended her delicate hand and offered Lin Dong Myriad Forms Chant. "I should be the one thanking you, big brother."
"No matter what, you've spared Brother Xiao Yan another disaster."
Lin Dong laughed heartily. "There's no need for that between brothers. If that's why you're giving this to me, I can't accept your gift of thanks."
Xun'er smiled sweetly. "This is a gift from your little sister to her big brother. It has nothing to do with anything else."
Lin Dong let out a hearty laugh. "Now that's what I like to hear! Then I won't stand on ceremony!"
Xun'er nodded gently. "That's how it should be!"
"Hmm?!"
The instant Lin Dong accepted Myriad Forms Chant, he felt as though countless ferocious beasts were roaring, their baleful aura rushing straight at him!
"Hmph!"
A cold gleam flashed through Lin Dong's eyes as he snorted. Azure scales covered his left arm, and his dragon claw gripped the scroll tightly. No matter how the countless beasts roared, they could not escape his grasp!
"As expected of a Half-Saint's ambitious creation!"
Excitement filled Lin Dong's eyes. "The phenomenon from this scroll alone could destroy an ordinary person's mind!"
Only after seeing Lin Dong easily subdue Myriad Forms Chant did Xiao Xun'er smile in relief:
"It seems this really does suit you, Brother Lin."
Lin Dong gave a hearty laugh.
Looking at Lin Dong's blackened left arm, Xiao Xun'er thought for a moment before saying, "Brother Lin, you should remove the poison in your left arm as soon as possible."
"Although it increases your attack power, it's also corroding your blood vessels and meridians."
"I can tell there's a very powerful vitality inside you counteracting the poison's corrosive effects."
"But that isn't a long-term solution. In a fight to the death, this poison won't help you. It'll become a burden instead!"
Lin Dong glanced at his left arm, which had already turned so black it was purple, and nodded. "I'll remember your warning, little sister."
"I'll find a way to deal with it."
"Mhm!"
Xun'er nodded. "If you need help, big brother, just ask."
"As I've said before, you're my big brother too!"
"Of course!"
Lin Dong nodded, his eyes smiling.
"Big brother, I'll head to the Marketplace now."
With a keen sense of propriety, Xun'er took her leave at just the right moment.
"All right! Go take care of your business."
Lin Dong did not stop her.
"Goodbye, big brother!"
Xun'er smiled and waved before turning to leave, a smile still playing on her lips.
Lin Dong watched her retreating figure, then glanced at Myriad Forms Chant in his hand, laughing wildly inside.
He had gained far more from this secret realm expedition than he had imagined!
Not only had he maxed out Xiao Yan's goodwill again.
He had also gotten the little rich girl Xiao Xun'er to bring out another treasure!
A Dou Technique!
Offensive skills were what Lin Dong lacked most right now!
In Train to Busan, he could only fight his enemies hand to hand.
Now, at the very least, he had a ranged attack skill!
At that thought, Lin Dong instinctively moved to tuck Myriad Forms Chant into his robes, but his hand froze halfway!
He had forgotten another extremely important gain!
Nalan Yanran's Storage Ring!
Lin Dong clearly remembered that Nalan Yanran hadn't transferred anything out of her Storage Ring at the time!
In other words!
There might still be other treasures hidden inside this Storage Ring!
At that thought, Lin Dong hurriedly opened the Storage Ring!
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