Chapter 222: Cultivation Techniques and Secret Skills Ranking List, Tang San's Panic
Big Dipper Academy.
Lu Xiao felt the Sword Intent from the god slaying sword, which had become increasingly smooth and agile after reaching the top of the ranking list; a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
"Infinite growth... as expected, it's the most suitable trait for me."
He flicked the blade with his fingertip, letting out a clear dragon's cry.
When he first obtained that seemingly ordinary Divine Artifact from the heavenly curtain rewards, even he hadn't expected its potential to be so astonishing.
Since then, he had spared no expense in investing various rare treasures and exotic irons obtained from System check-ins, and even a trace of the purest Origin life force extracted from the core of the ancient tree of life, into the sword for nurturing.
It wasn't until recently, after devouring an entire piece of "Immortal Star Marrow" from the depths of a star core—a reward obtained through a System check-in.
That the god slaying sword finally underwent a qualitative change; the sword spirit fully awakened, and it stepped into the realm of an super divine artifact.
Its "God Slaying" trait also awakened and reached the Transcendent state.
"Now that it has reached the top and gained the recognition of the Origin, the path of evolution will be even smoother."
"The Abyss Plane... might also provide some decent 'nourishment'."
Lu Xiao looked into the distance, his gaze profound.
However, before the people of the Douluo Continent could fully recover from the extreme shock of the final rankings on the divine artifact ranking list.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Above the sky, another change occurred!
The golden light of the divine artifact ranking list had not yet fully dissipated.
When ripples began to undulate across that vast heavenly curtain once again.
This time, what emerged were no longer weapon phantoms or Chaos wheels.
Instead, it was countless golden runes flashing with the light of wisdom and flowing in mysterious trajectories!
They constantly combined, disassembled, and evolved!
They emitted a unique Dao rhythm entirely different from the divine artifact ranking list, one concerning knowledge, Legacy, and internal sublimation.
Finally, all the runes converged toward the center of the heavenly curtain, condensing into five ancient, vigorous, and naturally Dao-imbued gilded characters.
[Cultivation Techniques and Secret Skills Ranking List]
The solemn voice of the heavenly curtain then rang out, its tone peaceful yet containing the power to inspire wisdom.
[The heavenly curtain senses that the inheritance of civilization must not be neglected. Today, the Cultivation Techniques and Secret Skills Ranking List is established, recording the ten most valuable, most potential-filled, and most representative cultivation methods and combat secret skills currently on the Douluo Continent.]
[The evaluation criteria cover the conception of the technique, cultivation efficiency, potential upper limit, actual combat power, popularization value, and originality. Those on the list will receive the blessing of the heavenly curtain, helping them perfect their Legacy and benefit all living beings.]
"Cultivation Techniques and Secret Skills Ranking List!"
"It's no longer Divine Artifacts; it's Cultivation Techniques and combat skills!"
"The top ten meditation Mind-Cultivation Techniques and self-created Spirit Abilities? This... this is much closer to us ordinary Soul Masters than the divine artifact ranking list!"
"Quick! See which ones make the list! Maybe it's one of our Sect's secret techniques!"
"The Clear Sky Sect's Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method will definitely be famous! And the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Heart Separation Control technique!"
"Spirit Hall has a long-standing Legacy; the Angel Meditation Method will surely be among the top!"
"Don't forget those Spirit Abilities created by brilliant geniuses, like Sword Douluo's Seven Kill Sword Technique..."
"..."
The entire continent instantly broke free from the fear and awe of the god slaying sword.
Falling into a new round of heated discussion and anticipation.
For the vast majority of Soul Masters, the level of Divine Artifacts was too high and out of reach.
But Cultivation Techniques and Spirit Abilities were the very Foundation of their daily cultivation and livelihood!
This list undoubtedly tugged at their heartstrings even more.
The major forces also paid close attention.
A Cultivation Technique is the Foundation of a force, while a secret skill is its sharp edge.
Being on the list meant not only glory and heavenly curtain rewards but also the potential to attract more geniuses to join, having a far-reaching impact... Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes were burning: "Our Sect's Heart Separation Control secret technique is the supreme manual for support system Soul Masters; there might be hope for it to make the list."
"Uncle Jian, your Seven Kill Sword Technique..."
Sword Intent flickered in Chen Xin's eyes: "The Seven Kill Sword Technique is the culmination of my life's work; it is fierce and murderous, and I believe it is not inferior to any top-tier attack system combat skill."
"Let's see how the heavenly curtain judges it."
...Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong's purple eyes flickered: "The many offensive Spirit Abilities secretly passed down in the Supreme Pontiff Palace... and those I comprehended during my Rakshasa God Trial..."
These were all the most core Legacies of Spirit Hall...
Although Tang Chen had let go of his obsessions, when he heard of Clear Sky ultimate skills like the "Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method" and "Great Sumeru Hammer."
A trace of reminiscence and pride inevitably flashed in his eyes.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Lower Four Sects, various kingdoms and Empires, and even some hidden Sects began to hope their own ultimate skills would stand out... However, in Holy Soul Village outside Notting City.
Inside that simple house.
Tang San's face turned pale in an instant upon hearing the words "Cultivation Techniques and Secret Skills Ranking List," and fine beads of cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead.
"Mysterious Heaven Skill... Purple Demon Eye... Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track... Controlling Crane Catching Dragon... Mysterious Jade Hand..."
His lips trembled slightly, and waves of shock surged in his heart.
These Tang Sect ultimate skills from another World were his greatest secret and reliance, and the Foundation of his belief that he was unique.
He had always been cautious, never fully teaching them to anyone, for fear of causing suspicion.
But now, the heavenly curtain was going to record the Cultivation Techniques and secret skills of the "entire Douluo Star"!
The power of this heavenly curtain was mysterious and unpredictable; it could even discern the details of Divine Artifacts and the Abyss invasion.
How could his small Legacy from another World possibly be hidden?
Once techniques like the Mysterious Heaven Skill made the list, how would the heavenly curtain introduce their Origin?
A cultivation System from another World?
Not created in this World, containing a unique Dao rhythm?
Or even directly pointing out Tang Sect ultimate skills?
By then, the entire continent would know that he, Tang San, possessed extraordinary skills and secret techniques completely different from this World!
The consequences made Tang San shudder just thinking about them.
Spirit Hall would never let him go, and other forces would pounce like sharks smelling blood.
He would be captured, studied, and interrogated for all the secrets of his techniques, perhaps even sliced up to investigate the root of his Soul's mutation!
Things like the Clear Sky Sect or being a Twin Martial Souls Genius were not worth mentioning in the face of such massive temptation and potential threat involving an otherworldly Legacy!
His father's whereabouts were unknown, his teacher's power was limited, and Xiao Wu's identity was sensitive... He would fall into a desperate situation where the whole World was his enemy, and he was without help!
"No! I absolutely cannot stay here anymore!"
Tang San stood up abruptly, his eyes scanning this old house, full of memories yet now empty, with panic.
Holy Soul Village was too conspicuous; his return here already left a trail.
The heavenly curtain's announcement of the list wouldn't wait for anyone; he had to leave immediately and find a more hidden place that was harder to track.
Maybe even... find a way to leave the Douluo Continent?
He hurriedly began to pack his meager belongings, his heart pounding wildly.
His mind raced, calculating possible hiding places and escape routes.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?
The poison formation there might block people for a while, but it wasn't a long-term solution, and it was too easy to be associated with him.
The depths of the ocean?
The Far North?
Or... risk sneaking into some God Position inheritance site?
Just as Tang San's mind was in a mess and he was preparing to flee in panic.
The golden runes on the heavenly curtain began to flow and arrange themselves once more.
The official announcement of the Cultivation Techniques and Secret Skills Ranking List!
Had begun!
Everyone's gaze was drawn to it, waiting with bated breath.
Tang San's feet, however, seemed nailed to the ground; he was both terrified of seeing that name.
And yet could not help but stare intently at the heavenly curtain, a sliver of hope in his heart: "Maybe it won't... be ranked that high?
"Or... the heavenly curtain won't specify the Origin?"
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