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Chapter 112 Fated Enemy, Invincible Technique!

Immediately, Li Wudao took out the severed hand bone and briefly recounted his experience on the Blood Plains.

"this......"

Unexpectedly, Dugu Baitian's turbid eyes trembled violently, his reaction was extremely intense.

With his keen eyesight, he instantly recognized that this piece of hand bone was indeed a fully developed Pure Yang Sacred Bone.

It should be known that the Pure Yang Sacred Body is said to appear only once every ten thousand years, making it extremely rare in the world. Those who cultivate it to the Great Perfection stage are even rarer, each one being a legendary figure.

The quality and color of this hand bone indicate that it is only a few thousand years old, and only that one person possesses a pure Yang holy body that meets the criteria.

"How could this be? With that person's strength, he's practically at the top of the continent, and he possesses unparalleled secret techniques. Who could possibly harm him?"

Dugu Baitian remained silent for a while, his expression solemn.

"Could this be the work of the Nine Netherworld Sacred Body...? Could the battle of destiny have already ended...?"

The next moment, he seemed to realize something, his eyes flashing with a strange light, and he looked somewhat lost.

"The Nine Netherworld Sacred Body has appeared in this lifetime too? Holy crap, what did I miss?!"

Upon hearing this, the green-haired turtle jumped up excitedly, as if it had missed a great show.

"Sir, what are you talking about? I don't understand."

Li Wudao looked puzzled and humbly asked, "Is there some secret behind this?"

"Hehe, it's not exactly secret; it's common knowledge in Zhongzhou."

Dugu Baitian smiled faintly, and then began to explain in detail.

"The Pure Yang Sacred Body is one of the Ten Sacred Bodies of the Human Race. Its characteristics are extremely Yang and fierce, representing the pinnacle of Yang power. In contrast, the Nine Nether Sacred Body has extremely Yin and malevolent characteristics, representing the pinnacle of Yin power."

"These two constitutions are incompatible, their very essences clashing. Once they meet, their bloodlines will surge and boil, triggering the 'Yin-Yang Reversal' phenomenon, causing spiritual energy within a hundred miles to become chaotic..."

"The reason they became sworn enemies dates back to ancient times, to a dispute and blood feud caused by ranking..."

At that time, the Pure Yang Sacred Body ranked fifth among the Sacred Bodies, while the Nine Nether Sacred Body ranked sixth. This was almost a universally accepted ranking on the continent.

However, later, a Nine Netherworld Saint Body suddenly appeared, displaying extraordinary talent and overwhelming the fully-developed Pure Yang Saint Body, forcefully killing it. This shocked the entire era and rewrote the perception that the Nine Netherworld Saint Body was inferior to the Pure Yang Saint Body.

However, this also aroused the hostility of the Pure Yang Holy Body lineage, who vowed to stain the Nine Netherworlds with blood to regain their honor.

Since then, the two lineages of sacred bodies have engaged in a long struggle that lasted for 100,000 years, gradually becoming arch-enemies in the dark.

To this day, it can almost be described as an irreconcilable blood feud.

"So that's the reason..."

Li Wudao suddenly realized something and a strange feeling arose in his heart.

A fated showdown stemming from blood ties, that's quite interesting.

"If I could witness the destiny battle between the Pure Yang Holy Body and the Nine Nether Holy Body in my lifetime, it would be a rare and fortunate event."

The green-haired turtle sighed.

Having said that, it turned to look at the boy, a hint of expectation in its eyes.

The Pure Yang Holy Body has already emerged in this lifetime, so how far away can the Nine Nether Holy Body be?

Perhaps, one day, we will truly have the chance to witness the destiny battle between the two sacred bodies.

After some small talk.

Li Wudao, having confirmed that the old man meant no harm, relaxed his guard slightly and strode toward the array's light barrier.

"Child, relax and do not resist. I will pass on the secret technique to you."

Dugu Baitian smiled gently, then laboriously raised his arm and pointed at the air.

Instantly, a crystalline stream of light transformed into a beam of light and shot out.

"Om-"

Li Wudao's eyes changed slightly, and he instinctively wanted to dodge, but the stream of light was too fast and disappeared into his brow in an instant.

Immediately, a flood of complex and obscure information rushed into his mind, causing him to feel dizzy. It took several dozen breaths to recover, but otherwise he felt no discomfort.

"The Art of Immortal Severance... It severs the creation of heaven and earth, using mortals to defeat immortals, and with a single thought, a flower blooms, allowing one to rule the world!"

Li Wudao was slightly taken aback and gasped.

The text is full of references to immortals and the world, which is quite sensational.

"Could this be the long-lost invincible technique?!"

Beside him, the green-haired tortoise was impatient, its eyes gleaming green, and it shouted, "Kid, hurry up and show me the secret technique!"

"No."

Li Wudao glanced at it unhappily. Is this how you ask someone for a favor?

"I think you have absolutely no idea how powerful I am."

The green-haired turtle gritted its teeth and then, with lightning speed, bit down on the boy's calf.

"I'm so convinced!"

Li Wudao's lips twitched slightly, and with a dark face, he recited a secret technique. Only then did the green-haired turtle release its grip.

"As expected, it is an invincible technique... It's a pity that only humans can cultivate this secret technique, so it's of no use to me."

The green-haired turtle hid to the side, studying the situation and muttering to itself, but then it lost interest.

"Old sir, is this truly an invincible technique?"

Li Wudao looked at the old man with great suspicion.

"What is invincible is never the secret technique, but the specific person. No matter how powerful the secret technique is, it will not be able to play its due role if it falls into the hands of a weak person."

Dugu Baitian shook his head and chuckled, then said seriously, "This method is no ordinary secret technique; it is a forbidden method, which is not tolerated by the Heavenly Dao. You must use it with extreme caution."

At this moment, Li Wudao gradually accepted the situation and nodded in agreement.

After learning about this secret method in detail, he was amazed and found it incredible.

This "Immortal Absolute Technique" is vastly different from other methods of increasing combat power. It costs the user's own essence and blood, and theoretically, it can increase combat power up to nine times!

What does nine times the combat power mean?!

It should be noted that even now, with the activation of his Sacred Body Aura—Pure Yang Piercing the Sun—his combat power has only doubled.

However, the price and side effects of this secret method are extremely terrifying, and ordinary people simply cannot withstand them.

Double the combat power, maintained for the time it takes to burn an incense stick, but consuming three years of lifespan.

Three times the combat power, but it consumes ten years of lifespan.

Four times the combat power, a hundred years of lifespan.

Five times the combat power, a thousand years of lifespan.

.........

Furthermore, the day after the battle, one will fall into a period of Yang deficiency, with disordered blood and Qi, weakness and fatigue, and will be unable to use it for a month.

Li Wudao was secretly shocked; this secret technique was far too dangerous!

The lifespan of an ordinary Martial Grandmaster is about a thousand years.

With the strength of his pure Yang body's blood and energy, living for three thousand years would not be a problem.

In other words, with his current lifespan, he would die after using five times his current combat power three times.

Not to mention nine times the combat power, it could drain him dry...

"Huh, why are there only the first five volumes of the secret techniques? Were the rest lost?"

Suddenly, Li Wudao discovered that there were obvious omissions in the later part of the "Supreme Immortal Technique".

"Yes, it's probably because this method is too heaven-defying that even the Heavenly Dao couldn't stand it anymore. According to that lord, the last four volumes of secret techniques have been lost for tens of thousands of years."

Dugu Baitian explained with a wry smile, "Actually, let alone the first five volumes, even the first three volumes would be enough. This 'Immortal Severing Technique' has extremely demanding requirements on the aptitude of cultivators; only the most exceptional geniuses can cultivate it..."

After hearing this, Li Wudao felt a little uneasy.

Dugu Baitian possesses Saint-level talent and the Sky Tyrant Body, ranked fifteenth among Saint-level bodies. His talent goes without saying, yet he can only unleash three times his battle power?!

He now has serious doubts about what level his own qualifications can reach.

"Thank you for imparting the Dharma, sir. I am deeply grateful!"

Li Wudao clasped his hands in a salute.

"Hehe, I benefited greatly from the teachings imparted to me by that great man back then. Now that I have encountered a descendant of the Holy Body again, it is only right that I present them to him on his behalf."

Dugu Baitian stroked his beard, a look of satisfaction on his face.

The next moment, he seemed to think of something, pondered for a moment, and took out a bright white umbrella.

"This is my natal sacred weapon—the Twenty-Four Bone Heavenly Net Umbrella. It was severely damaged back then, but it still retains the power of a top-grade royal treasure. I will now give it to you as well."

Having said that, he waved his withered hand and threw it directly at the boy.

"......"

Taken aback, Li Wudao instinctively caught it.

The umbrella handle is about three feet long, and there are a total of twenty-four ribs, all of which are pure white, as if they were made from ancient jade. Each rib is engraved with fine runes, shimmering with a faint light.

The umbrella feels light yet sturdy to the touch, embroidered with silver starlight, making it incredibly elegant and like a beautiful work of art!

"This... I can't accept it."

Li Wudao glanced at it, then refused with a wry smile.

Having obtained a forbidden secret technique out of nowhere is already an incredible windfall; one cannot be shameless enough to continue.

"Take it. I no longer have the chance to leave Sword Ruins. The Heavenly Net Umbrella is a waste to leave with me, but you would really like to have it..."

Dugu Baitian forced a smile and explained, "The Heavenly Net Umbrella can be large or small, and it can be used for both attack and defense. If you carry it with you, you'll have a better chance of getting out of the Sword Ruins."

Upon hearing this, Li Wudao felt a pang of sorrow and fell silent.

He had previously suspected the old man of having ulterior motives, judging him by his own petty standards. However, the old man not only gave him the supreme secret technique but also his natal holy weapon, which made him feel extremely ashamed.

"It's getting late, and it won't be safe here soon. You... should leave quickly."

Dugu Baitian waved his withered hand, his voice becoming much more desolate. He slowly lowered his head, having accepted his fate.

"Don't just stand there, let's go."

The green-haired turtle urged on, it had had enough of this place; the pressure was too much.

However, Li Wudao remained unmoved, looking intently at the old man, and said quietly, "What if... I could break this formation?"