The rear courtyard of the Sacred Hall.
Three days had passed since Great Elder Snake Ji and the others had set off for the Black-Corner Region.
After days of dealing with the Snake-People Tribe's affairs, Chen Xuan finally had some free time. He was holding a scroll, studying it intently.
"Eight Gates."
This was the Eight Gates technique Chen Xuan had previously obtained through a sign-in with the system.
"The Eight Gates technique temporarily grants immense power by opening the channels that restrict chakra within the human body. When All Eight Gates Open, it is also known as the 'Eight Gates Formation,' allowing the user to instantly gain more than several dozen times their own strength..."
"However, after opening the eighth gate-the Death Gate-the user will die as their life force burns away completely."
As Chen Xuan carefully read the introduction to the Eight Gates, his expression grew slightly solemn.
He knew how formidable the Eight Gates were, but the side effects of All Eight Gates Open were terrifying. It was a move to use only when staking one's life against an enemy.
"This Eight Gates technique truly is extraordinary. To think there's such a bizarre way of increasing one's strength." Queen Medusa's voice rang out, a trace of solemnity in her eyes.
She had never seen a secret technique that granted power by opening channels within the body. She had never even heard of one.
"Great power comes at a price."
Chen Xuan nodded slightly at her words.
Each of the Eight Gates could grant the user strength several times beyond their own, but the side effects were also extremely frightening.
Nearly every opening of a gate consumed the user's lifespan.
"Let me test the power of these Eight Gates!"
Looking at the Eight Gates scroll in his hands,