Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Chapter 229 The Great Sage Returns to Origin

Knowing that there might be a being comparable to a Dou Sheng among Yuan Kui's clansmen, and that this being might have lived for tens of thousands of years, Lin Feng felt a bit of pressure.

However, it was only a small amount! With a realm comparable to a Dou Sheng, even though Yuan Kui's race was quite special, belonging to a long-lived species comparable to magical beasts.

However, if they were to survive for tens of thousands of years without the unique sealing methods of their clan, they would absolutely find it difficult to withstand the passage of time.

For tens of thousands of years, the Dou Qi Continent has been dominated by Dou Qi. Combined with the perspective of the original work, it is even possible that the experts of the Holy Race died during these tens of thousands of years.

Moreover, with Lin Feng's current advanced Dou Zong level, he has no right to worry about this.

Even if the sky falls, the seven great imperial clans will hold it up. As a mere Dou Zong, his top priority should be to head to Zhongzhou as soon as possible, enter the Pill Tower, and find a safe haven.

"Let's put these matters aside for now. First, hand over all the secret techniques you possess, and I can promise that I will no longer absorb your soul power."

With a wave of his hand, Lin Feng decided not to worry about such long-term matters. He would focus on securing the immediate benefits, which was the pragmatic approach.

"Lord Lin Feng, this..."

However, Yuan Kui did not agree as readily as Lin Feng had imagined. Instead, he hesitated slightly, as if he had some unspeakable secret.

"Just say what you want to say!"

"Lord Lin Feng, as a contingency plan left behind by the Holy Clan, we have naturally inherited the clan's top-tier secret techniques. However, due to our low strength, we exist only as a hidden contingency."

Yuan Kui didn't hide anything at this point and directly revealed the plans of the clan's elders and patriarchs.

"Because they were worried that we would reveal our clan's secret techniques and be learned by people from the Dou Qi Continent, they developed a preventative method. Regardless of our strength, a restriction has been planted deep within our souls."

"If any of us were to unfortunately encounter the same situation as our subordinate, we could guarantee that the secret technique would not be leaked."

At this point, Yuan Kui glanced cautiously at Lin Feng, hesitated for a moment, and then revealed the consequences of the leak.

"If we are subjected to secret techniques such as soul searching, our souls will self-destruct to ensure the safety of the clan's secret techniques."

"Then, doesn't that mean you're useless? Or rather, your only function is to have your soul extracted by me to provide soul power!"

Seeing that the secret soul technique he desired seemed to have vanished, Lin Feng felt a growing impatience. His gaze towards Yuan Kui became somewhat subtle.

"My lord, I am still of use. Although the secret technique in my mind is sealed, I once secretly obtained a soul attack technique that exists in the Dou Qi Continent!"

Yuan Kui was startled by Lin Feng's expression. He had already decided to surrender, but he had long lost the courage to do so. At this moment, he only thought that it was better to live a miserable life than to die, so he hurriedly revealed the secret technique he had obtained.

"My lord, this is a secret technique we obtained back then. It was considered top-tier even in the Dou Qi Continent tens of thousands of years ago. However, it has a very high barrier to entry when it comes to cultivation, requiring the soul to contain spirituality."

"The Secret Technique for Attacking Spirits and Unifying All Things!"

After receiving the message from Yuan Kui, these words naturally appeared in Lin Feng's mind.

"Those who follow, please note: the threshold for cultivating this secret technique is extremely high. One must allow their soul to develop spirituality, that is, to enter the spiritual realm. If one forcibly cultivates it, there is a risk that the soul will completely collapse and be irreversible. Those who follow, please remember this!"

After the first few large characters appeared, what followed was not the main content of the secret technique, but a message that resembled a hint.

Seeing this, Lin Feng understood why Yuan Kui hadn't used this powerful secret technique to attack him a few months ago.

Of course, Lin Feng was also extremely envious of Yuan Kui's secret technique that allowed him to etherealize his body and become immune to battle qi. He wondered if this technique placed him in another dimension or atomized his body's molecules. If he could figure out the principle, Lin Feng might have a chance to create a similar secret technique.

However, Yuan Kui, as a hidden contingency plan of the Holy Clan, only used this ethereal technique from beginning to end. Could it be that his talent is too weak, or that he lacks combat experience, which prevented him from using other secret techniques?

Thinking of this, Lin Feng glanced at Yuan Kui with disdain. It seemed that this guy was also a fraud!

It's estimated that he was chosen as a backup plan rather than participating in the final battle. His lack of talent, making him of little use in the final battle, is one, or perhaps the most important, reason!

Feeling offended by Lin Feng's strange gaze, Yuan Kui was like a fish waiting to be slaughtered, powerless to resist.

All we can do now is learn from the fish's seven-second memory and pretend we don't know anything!

"The Secret Technique of Attacking Spirits by Returning to Oneness! This secret technique is the result of many years of research by this book, observing the mysteries of heaven, earth, sun, moon, mountains and rivers, and also observing many other secret techniques of soul attack."

"Finally, beneath the ancient Bodhi tree, he attained enlightenment and comprehended this secret method!"

"The cultivation of this secret technique is extremely simple, and its potential is also extremely high. One only needs to observe the divine needle deep within the soul sea. Through constant hammering and continuous cultivation, once the divine needle is fully formed, even if an opponent possesses a soul-protecting secret technique of the same level, they can be easily killed!"

"As for the lower limit, without a soul in the spiritual realm, one is not qualified to learn even half a lifetime of secret techniques."

"And once a soul reaches the Spirit Realm, can its lower limit still be lower? This Saint has never associated with mortals!"

"Those who come after me, if they are fortunate enough to obtain my secret techniques, remember my name—Great Sage Returning to Origin!"

"This Saint once used this secret technique to kill a being comparable to a Dou Di in a battle against extraterrestrial demons. Of course, this also triggered my injuries, and from that moment on, I was unlikely to survive!"

"Those who come after, if you have the courage in the future, try placing your soul power under the lightning and cleanse your soul of all its yin energy!"

"Hahaha, but one must be careful. This Great Sage suffered irreparable injuries because of this very thing back then. Otherwise, with my talent, it wouldn't be unreasonable for me to be called the Great Emperor Guiyuan!"

When Lin Feng saw the initial introduction, he expected to see the secret techniques, but instead, a towering figure appeared in his mind.

After hearing the introduction, Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh that he had truly found a treasure.

Perhaps it was because Yuan Kui saw the subsequent introduction that he did not hand over the inheritance of this being to the Holy Clan.

With his talent, he will have the opportunity to cultivate to the Spirit Realm in the future. And if he cultivates this secret technique, he may even have the chance to rise to prominence.

After all, the clan to which Yuan Kui belongs is powerful because of its soul power and the power of devouring.

Even if his talent is lacking, his powerful secret techniques make him incomparable to the people of the Dou Qi Continent.

Of course, as one of the top beings on the Dou Qi Continent, the Great Sage Guiyuan must have left behind some backup plans. Viewing the introduction is fine, but if the contents of the secret technique are detected being viewed by extraterrestrial evil beings, it might trigger a self-destruction.

After all, this Great Sage had killed a Dou Di, and one could see from his words how proud he was.

The talent of someone who can kill a Dou Di while only at the Dou Sheng realm is beyond what Lin Feng can imagine.

Even the most powerful dragon-phoenix tens of thousands of years ago, when facing the Great Sage Guiyuan at the same realm, might not necessarily have an absolute advantage.

Of course, since he killed a Dou Di with the power of a Dou Sheng, his realm must have reached the level of a half-Emperor, and his soul realm must be within the Emperor realm. He is a formidable existence.

"However, after the Great Sage Guiyuan attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, he killed a being comparable to a Dou Di among the extraterrestrial evil races."

Lin Feng recalled the original story in his mind. It was said that the reason why the Bodhi Ancient Tree became what it is today was because a Dou Di who was covered in black energy forced him to heal.

For some reason, the Bodhi Ancient Tree refused, and a great battle ensued, ultimately resulting in the death of the Dou Di and the shrinking of the Bodhi Ancient Tree to a size of a thousand feet.

What role does Guiyuan Dasheng play in all of this?

That Dou Di figure emanating black energy might not actually be a Dou Di, but rather an extraterrestrial evil being comparable to one. The reason it exudes black energy and is entwined with powerful resentment might be because this being is a powerful member of the Yuan Kui clan who possesses the power of devouring.

Perhaps that's why the ancient Bodhi tree was unwilling to heal it; after all, it was an invader!

Of course, all of this was just Lin Feng's speculation. Tens of thousands of years had passed, and everything had changed. The extraterrestrial evil race had long been wiped out, and Lin Feng believed that beings like Yuan Kui were certainly few and far between.

Of course, if it is indeed the Great Sage Guiyuan, then he truly has an extraordinary connection with the Bodhi Tree.

Then, he would have a great chance to use the Five Elements Technique he cultivated to achieve a symbiotic relationship with the Bodhi Tree, thereby gaining access to and sharing its powerful origin.

In return, Lin Feng naturally had to find a way to remove the black energy from it, and even help it take human form!

However, these are things that one would only consider after reaching the level of a half-saint or even a battle saint.

If Lin Feng's progress wasn't rapid afterward, and he hadn't even reached the Transcendent Venerable realm by the time the Bodhi Ancient Tree appeared, given his personality, it would have been absolutely impossible for him to risk his life to enter the Desolate Ancient Domain.

After memorizing the secret technique of unifying all things and attacking spirits, Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes, looked at Yuan Kui with a look of unease in his eyes, and spoke calmly.

"This secret technique is quite good. You have made a great contribution this time, even though your clan and even you yourself have invaded the Dou Qi Continent."

As Lin Feng spoke, Yuan Kui's face gradually turned pale and then became frantic. "Does he not intend to keep his promise?"

"However, I, Lin Feng, always keep my word!"

"From now on, you will stay here! As for your soul power, I will not extract it again."

At this point, Lin Feng paused, thinking that this guy might still have some good stuff he hadn't revealed. So, he decided to give Yuan Kui a glimmer of hope.

"In fact, if you possess a treasure similar to what you have today, I might consider granting you your freedom."

"Of course, all of this will only happen after I have a way to control you!"

As soon as Lin Feng finished speaking, Yuan Kui breathed a sigh of relief, "I've paid so much, but my life is finally saved!"

Upon hearing Lin Feng's terms, Yuan Kui seemed to recall something, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes, which Lin Feng noticed.

However, Yuan Kui seemed to have some reservations and did not say it immediately.

Lin Feng was not in a hurry. He did not have the means to control Yuan Kui at the moment. Even if Yuan Kui revealed some important information, he would not release him immediately.

"Think it over before you tell me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Feng's soul body became Yuan Kui, who was left standing there deep in thought.

"call"

Inside the spaceship, Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air.

"What a huge harvest!"

Feeling the Spiritual Attack Technique of Unifying All Things in His Mind, Lin Feng couldn't cultivate it immediately, and he had promised Yuan Kui that he wouldn't extract his soul in the future. Therefore, he couldn't enter the Spiritual Realm in a short time.

Therefore, it is natural that one cannot meet the minimum standard for practicing this secret method.

"However, I have now mastered a secret technique for attacking the soul; all I lack now is a method for protecting the soul!"

"Hopefully, I'll gain something from the Dan Tower!"

"My lord, in another half day, we will finish our journey through the wormhole and truly arrive in Zhongzhou!"

Sensing Lin Feng's awakening, Cai Lin gently reminded him.

"Has that much time already?"

"It was Zi Yan who made the move!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Cai Lin's eyes. "On the day he took control of the spaceship, Zi Yan found it hard to bear the desolate environment. Even though Xian'er and I often took turns with him afterward, we still couldn't get rid of the desolation."

"Therefore, Zi Yan used her powerful spatial manipulation abilities to forcibly shorten the original ten-day or even half-month journey to five days."

Hearing Cai Lin's explanation, Lin Feng was both amused and exasperated, as it perfectly matched the young lady's personality.

"Since we only have half a day left, let's go out!"

"Um!"

"Snap!"

On the spaceship, as Lin Feng moved, a slight sound of a door opening rang out, which also attracted the attention of the two operators outside the spaceship.

When Zi Yan saw Lin Feng and Cai Lin walking out side by side, a hint of surprise immediately appeared in her eyes.

"Lin Feng, you've finally emerged from seclusion!"

Zi Yan immediately abandoned the spaceship she was controlling. Of course, with Little Fairy Doctor's control, the spaceship wouldn't go out of control.

However, without the support of Zi Yan's spatial power, the speed slowed down considerably.

(End of this chapter)