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 **Chapter 2762: The First to Comprehend the Secret Technique**

A Great Dao appeared in the sky, and a hundred strands of invisible force descended accurately upon each prodigy. The invisible force felt like giant hands, pressing them downward.

The elder's power was immense. Even though they were prodigies, facing the elder's Dao force made them no different from ordinary people. As the Great Dao appeared, the elder began to speak.

Mysterious syllables flowed from the elder's mouth, and his form became blurred, merging with the Great Dao.

At this moment, the voice seemed to come from the Great Dao itself.

Each syllable contained a special meaning that required individual comprehension.

Merely comprehending the meaning wasn't enough; they also needed to master these forces to counter the descending invisible force.

At this time, they couldn't use their own power; otherwise, they would be immediately disqualified.

As soon as the lecture began, everyone's chairs started to descend. The descent was slow, moving about every minute.

They were ten meters above the lake, meaning if they couldn't comprehend the elder's Dao, their chairs would fall into the lake in ten minutes.

The hundred prodigies listened attentively, striving to comprehend.

Not just the prodigies, but those seated around the lake were also listening.

However, the people around the lake heard the Dao much weaker, with less effect.

Moreover, those around the lake were not at the Dao Sovereign level, making it difficult for them to comprehend the Dao like the prodigies.

Lin Moyu closed his eyes to listen. The Dao sounds entered his ears, fragmented and incomprehensible.

Not only did he not understand, but the more he listened, the more uncomfortable he felt. Trying to comprehend the Dao from this was impossible.

However, the hundred Dao Sovereigns on the lake listened intently, clearly hearing something different from what Lin Moyu heard.

Lin Moyu sensed something was wrong. Although he wasn't on the lake and was only hearing the echoes, it shouldn't be this bad.

Looking around, he saw that others seemed to feel the same way.

Suddenly, a thought struck him.

"Wrong, wrong! Listening to the Dao isn't done with the ears but with the soul!"

Lin Moyu closed his ears and used his soul to perceive the outside world.

Instantly, his soul trembled as the Dao sounds crashed in like a bell.

His soul twisted, nearly getting injured.

Fortunately, his soul had reached the Dao Sovereign realm; otherwise, this impact would have been unbearable.

"This Dao isn't something that can be listened to casually!"

Lin Moyu chuckled to himself and began to truly listen to the Great Dao.

The elder's Dao resonated with the Great Dao, forming a unique and profound principle.

"Is this a secret technique?"

Lin Moyu vaguely sensed that the elder's Dao contained a secret technique, specifically a soul-level secret technique.

This secret technique was peculiar; it didn't require full comprehension to use. The deeper the comprehension, the stronger the power that could be exerted.

The prodigies' task was to comprehend this secret technique and use it to counter the descending pressure, ensuring they didn't fall into the lake.

Five minutes had passed since the lecture began, and everyone's chairs had descended halfway. In another five minutes, they would fall into the lake.

Suddenly, the Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus began to act. A peculiar aura rose from her soul, and her chair stopped descending.

Just like that, she stood out from the crowd, taking the lead.

The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus was the first to comprehend the secret technique within the Dao, stopping her descent.

After successfully using the secret technique, she breathed a sigh of relief, opened her beautiful eyes, and scanned the surroundings, a proud smile forming on her lips.

She was the only one who had comprehended the secret technique, looking down on the others.

Suddenly, her gaze sharpened as someone else used the secret technique.

Lu Fengyao had comprehended the secret technique just a few seconds after the Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus, also stopping her descent.

At this moment, Lu Fengyao's position was slightly lower than that of the Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus.

Stopping the descent was just the beginning; it was far from the time to celebrate.

Any relaxation could lead to being overtaken by others and ultimately surpassed.

This Dao comprehension competition required constant vigilance from start to finish.

After the two, more people quickly comprehended the secret technique and stopped their descent.

The order of comprehension, except for Lu Fengyao, was mostly as expected, with little deviation.

The biggest surprise was Lu Fengyao, who was ranked tenth on the left but was the second to comprehend the secret technique.

In a way, Lu Fengyao's comprehension ranked second among the hundred.

More and more people comprehended the secret technique. The arrogant Zhong Ao was the thirty-third to comprehend it, showing decent comprehension.

However, he was clearly dissatisfied, realizing he was falling behind. He immediately closed his eyes and focused on comprehending.

In the sky, many Dao Sovereigns observed the Prodigy Gathering. Most of these Dao Sovereigns were below the third realm, mainly here to watch the excitement and see the current prodigies.

Only a few Dao Sovereigns had high realms, mostly at the sixth realm.

They had come to the Eastern Continent after the Eastern Spirit Empire's recent actions and hadn't been pursued by the empire.

"The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus indeed has extraordinary talent. Comprehending the Soul Ascension Secret Technique is no easy feat."

"Indeed, even though it's just the basic part of the Soul Ascension Secret Technique, it's still extraordinary. Even we would need considerable effort to comprehend it."

"Lu Fengyao's talent is also exceptional. No wonder the Lu family is fully supporting her. Such talent is top-tier anywhere."

"Compared to these two, the others are somewhat lacking. They probably won't last long."

"Senior Xiahhou's Dao will strengthen at the tenth minute. If they can't comprehend it in time, falling into the lake is inevitable."

"Regardless, the Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus being the first to comprehend is undeniable. The Ancient Lotus Holy Land producing such a prodigy is truly enviable."

Among the observers was a Dao Sovereign from the Ancient Lotus Holy Land, smiling with satisfaction at the Holy Maiden's performance.

Taking the lead in the first round seemed to secure the title of the strongest prodigy.

At this moment, a figure appeared before them, the one lecturing the prodigies, Senior Xiahhou.

Lecturing didn't require his personal presence; a clone was sufficient.

He looked at the lake but didn't focus on anyone in particular, instead looking at Lin Moyu.

"The first to comprehend the Soul Ascension Secret Technique wasn't the Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus."

His words stunned the observing Dao Sovereigns.

The heights of the hundred on the lake were clear, with the Holy Maiden at the highest position. If not her, then who?

Following Senior Xiahhou's gaze, they saw Lin Moyu.

Lin Moyu was floating with his chair, though only half a meter off the ground, he was indeed floating.

Someone asked, "Senior Xiahhou, was he the first to comprehend the secret technique?"

Senior Xiahhou nodded slightly but said nothing more.

His eyes showed curiosity, clearly interested in Lin Moyu.

The next second, he pointed a finger, and an invisible force descended upon Lin Moyu.