night.
Inside the quiet room, isolated by the Origin Qi, Xiao Yan and his two companions were sitting around a table, on which lay the Soul Stone Iron Scroll they had obtained during the day.
After obtaining the Soul Stone Iron Scroll, Xiao Yan and Xiao Siyu searched around Glazed City with great interest, hoping to find some more surprising treasures. However, good fortune rarely comes in pairs. After their initial excitement, the two could only follow Xiao Ming to his lodgings with dejected expressions and began to study the black iron scroll in their hands.
"The legendary Soul Stone Iron Scroll, which even grandmaster alchemists dream of possessing—let's see what astonishing treasure it holds!"
The three of them stared at the black iron scroll before them. Xiao Yan's eyes gleamed with fervor. He then extended a finger and gently touched the cool iron scroll. With a thought, the immense Spiritual Strength in his mind immediately followed the guidance of his thoughts and rapidly probed into the interior of the iron scroll. After a short while, he felt an external force emanating from the depths of the iron scroll, which was the restriction placed by the old man.
However, without the old man's deliberate enhancement, this restriction is now nothing more than a thin sheet of paper in front of Xiao Yan. With a light touch, it vanishes instantly. The vast amount of information contained within it, along with the release of Xiao Yan's Spiritual Strength, transforms into a blue light and is displayed in the void above the iron scroll.
"So this is the Dou Technique contained in the Soul Stone Iron Scroll?"
Gazing at the spreading blue light before them, Xiao Siyu murmured to herself, then looked at it intently along with Xiao Yan.
Soul Shattering Finger, Mid Intent Grade Soul Technique Dou Technique, is an absolute burst of Spiritual Strength concentrated at a single point. The stronger the user's Spiritual Strength, the greater the power of the condensed energy. In extreme cases, the soul and body are annihilated together, and anyone struck by this attack will be injured!
After a brief explanation, a massive flow of information naturally flooded into Xiao Yan's mind. Of course, due to the special nature of the Soul Stone Iron Scroll, Xiao Siyu in front of him also sensed it. Only Xiao Ming, bored, leaned back in his chair with his arms crossed. Spiritual Strength was not his forte, and he was not interested in it. Naturally, he had no interest in this Dou Technique inheritance that was considered a treasure by ordinary people.
After a while, as the azure light gradually faded, Xiao Yan and the other person also emerged from their reverie. Upon regaining their senses, they exchanged glances and saw a glimmer of light in each other's eyes, clearly indicating that they had gained considerable benefits from the experience.
"A decent Dou Technique. Although the methods are a bit cold, if used properly in combat, it should be quite effective."
Xiao Siyu extended a jade finger, condensing a vast amount of Spiritual Strength at its tip. Then, through some inexplicable means, she made that immense power disappear into nothingness. Her seemingly delicate jade finger easily tore through the void as it swept across the space in front of her. After a period of violent trembling, it gradually returned to calm.
Xiao Yan nodded in agreement. In terms of sheer power, this Dou Technique was no different from ordinary Dou Technique. What was surprising was its unique execution method, which could dissolve the condensed Spiritual Strength into nothingness. Such an attack method was something that even Yuan Zun expert would not dare to underestimate.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yan's gaze returned to the Soul Stone Iron Scroll before him, his eyes burning even more intensely. He pursed his slightly parched lips and slowly said:
"Now I'm curious, if the Soul Shattering Finger is just one of the Dou Technique in the Soul Stone Iron Scroll, and it has already reached this level, then what about the power of the second or even third Dou Technique that are more deeply hidden?"
"Could it be a legendary Saint Class Dou Technique?"
A slight ripple appeared in Xiao Siyu's pair of alluring eyes as she spoke expectantly.
"If a Saint Class Dou Technique truly appeared in the world, you wouldn't be here discussing Soul Stone Iron Scroll."
When Saint Class Dou Technique were mentioned, even the usually taciturn Xiao Ming couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark. Before Xiao Siyu could react, he closed his eyes and leaned back against the wall.
Xiao Siyu spat lightly, while Xiao Yan nodded slightly and said:
"Expectations for Saint Class Dou Technique are indeed a bit high, but if we can also find a Mid Intent Grade or even stronger Intent-level Soul Technique, then this deal won't be a loss."
After speaking, she once again poured her Spiritual Strength into the black iron scroll in front of her. Xiao Siyu gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, her beautiful eyes fixed on the iron scroll on the table.
However, this time, after nearly a quarter of an hour, the expectant look on Xiao Yan's face gradually faded, and even his brows couldn't help but furrow slowly. Seeing this, Xiao Siyu's expression changed immediately, and even Xiao Ming, who had his eyes closed, couldn't help but narrow his eyes curiously. After nearly an hour, Xiao Yan, his face slightly somber, finally withdrew his Spiritual Strength helplessly. Looking at the two people in front of him, he shook his head regretfully, sighed deeply, and said:
"I searched every corner of the iron scroll and can confirm that there are no other Soul Technique inside besides this Soul Shattering Finger scroll."
Upon hearing this, an incredulous look immediately appeared on Xiao Siyu's face, and she said in a deep voice:
"How is that possible? Since the Dou Technique in the Soul Stone Iron Scroll all exist as sets, how could there only be one scroll... Could it be that the old man lied to us, and the Soul Stone Iron Scroll is fake?"
"That shouldn't be the case. The Soul Stone Iron Scroll itself is extremely special. If it were truly fake, even with our abilities, we wouldn't fail to see through it, especially with the Fourth Elder present. However, as things stand, it seems we won't be able to unravel the mysteries of this iron scroll in the short term."
Xiao Yan shook his head slightly, exchanged a glance with Xiao Siyu, and then the two of them turned their gaze to Xiao Ming beside them. Right now, they could only rely on the power of this Yuan Zun expert. However, regarding their expectations, the latter shook his head somewhat blankly and said indifferently:
"I've only heard about this thing; I don't know the details. You can contact Xiao Mingyuan."
Upon hearing this, both fell silent. Then, Xiao Yan once again channeled his Spiritual Strength into the Soul Stone Iron Scroll before him, attempting to search for it. Xiao Siyu stretched, her soft, delicate body instantly curving into a proud silhouette, before lazily retreating into her chair. Since finding the remaining treasure was only a matter of time, she naturally had no need to worry. However, seeing Xiao Yan's unwilling expression, her slightly weary eyes flickered, and she suddenly smiled, pursing her lips:
"I think you don't need to rush. If you're so unwilling to give up, why don't you wait until tomorrow and I'll take you to find an opportunity."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan gently frowned and withdrew his Spiritual Strength, then looked up curiously and asked:
"An opportunity? Is it here?"