Chapter 48: Additional Trial

Xiao Yan knew he couldn't afford to wait for Hun Yu Cun to make the first move, regardless of whether the Dou God Bloodline Secret Technique could be activated again or not. This time, he decided to strike first!

With a booming sound, he propelled himself forward, his right foot launching him like a sharp arrow toward Hun Yu Cun. The high-temperature Heavy Xuan Ruler in his hand dragged across the ground, leaving a scorched trail. A path of fire followed him, incinerating the green grass beneath his feet!

Even the power of the world began to converge on his Heavy Xuan Ruler. It seemed that only when executing the Flame Splitting Tsunami did the Heavy Xuan Ruler fully awaken, revealing its true form through the mysterious patterns etched on it.

An unusual and violent energy fluctuation suddenly rippled across the entire grassland plain. The first to sense this fluctuation was naturally Hun Yu Cun, whose complexion drastically changed. His gaze focused intently on the young man charging toward him with the Heavy Xuan Ruler in hand. The source of that violent energy fluctuation was right there!

'A Dou Technique that can cause the energy of the world to surge... A Di Class?! How is that possible! How could a mere 8-star Dou Practitioner possibly know a Di Class Dou Technique!!!'

Being able to mobilize the power of the world meant that Xiao Yan had indeed initiated a Di Class Dou Technique, and it wasn't just for show!

Hun Yu Cun felt like he was going insane. How could a native from the outside world be proficient in a High Xuan Class Dou Technique and also cultivate a Di Class Dou Technique!

What kind of monster could have cultivated these two Dou Techniques at such a young age?!

A Di Class Dou Technique! Even he didn't possess one!

It wasn't that the Hun Clan lacked Di Class Dou Techniques, but the clan had its own system. One had to demonstrate corresponding strength to acquire a Di Class Dou Technique.

If everyone could obtain it, then who would put in the effort to cultivate? Encouragement and punishment must complement each other for collective improvement.

"Go to hell! Soul Shaking Slash!" Hun Yu Cun cried out.

Xiao Yan ran faster and faster, leaving a trail of flames behind him. He leaped into the air, clutching the Heavy Xuan Ruler tightly in his right hand and swinging it in a half-moon arc.

"If anyone is to fall into the endless void today, it will definitely be you!" Xiao Yan was not only undaunted, but he also refused to sit back and wait for his death!

This time, instead of unleashing waves of fire, he directly smashed down with the Heavy Xuan Ruler. Only by doing so could he ensure a 100% chance of hitting Hun Yu Cun, and a 100% certainty of killing him.

He didn't have enough Dou Qi for a second move. If this strike couldn't kill Hun Yu Cun or withstand the Soul Shaking Slash, then it meant he had lost.

"Flame Splitting Tsunami!!!"

The collision between the great sword and the Heavy Xuan Ruler caused a thunderous explosion. The force of their attacks shattered the ground and created a crack nearly half a meter wide that rapidly spread across the grassland, utterly destroying it.

Undoubtedly, even though Hun Yu Cun's cultivation had reached the 9-star Dou Master stage, his Dou Technique was still inferior to the Di Class Flame Splitting Tsunami.

High Xuan Class Dou Techniques were numerous, but Di Class Dou Techniques were something that Xiao Yan had hardly heard anyone use. The reason for their rarity was that Di Class Dou Techniques could mobilize the power of the world. This made their power incredibly terrifying!

This was something that High Xuan Class Dou Techniques couldn't compare to. Even the Octane Blast, which was said to be as powerful as a Di Class Dou Technique, was far inferior to the Flame Splitting Tsunami.

Swoosh! A soul-shattering strike pierced through the waves of fire and headed straight for Xiao Yan.

"Ha ha ha, die!"

Facing the inevitable spiritual strike, Xiao Yan had no choice but to meet it head-on!

Boom! Blood gushed from his seven orifices, and his eyes filled with blood vessels as a pain that seemed to be tearing his soul apart pushed straight into his head. Flashbacks of his past life even flickered through his mind.

"Ah!!!" Xiao Yan let out a roar. He could not fall here! A young girl was still waiting for his return!

He tightened his grip on the ruler as the veins in his hands bulged. After a roar accompanied by a massive explosion, the grassland could no longer withstand the force and was penetrated by the Flame Splitting Tsunami.

Hun Yu Cun, whose entire body was incinerated by the flames, was thrown into the void.

[Having completed the Low Xuan Class trial, you are granted the title of Low Xuan Class Soul Envoy. You may choose to exit the trial grounds and enter the Treasure Hall to use your soul points to exchange for resources, or you may proceed to undergo the Intermediate Xuan Class trials.]

Xiao Yan's eyelids quickly drooped upon hearing this spiritual voice. After swallowing a 2nd-tier Soul Nourishing Pill and a Qi Recovering Pill, his consciousness gradually sank into darkness.

…

Xiao Yan didn't know how long he had been asleep before he slowly woke up.

'If it weren't for the slight improvement in my Spiritual Strength in the battle just now, as well as my inherently strong soul and the fact that I'm an alchemist, I guess I'd have met my end here as well.'

He picked up the Soul Command. It had already changed to Low Xuan Class, and his soul points had increased to two hundred after defeating Hun Yu Cun.

Even Xiao Yan felt lucky to have survived. This experience made him even more determined to obtain that High Xuan Class Soul Training Method and learn a Soul Skill. The power of spiritual attacks, especially when unexpected, was simply too powerful.

As an alchemist, he was resolved to get his hands on the Spirit Heart Gathering Soul Technique no matter what!

Without hesitation, Xiao Yan decided not to challenge the Intermediate Xuan Class trials. Instead, he used the Soul Command to exchange items in the Treasure Hall.

Returning for another challenge? That would be sheer folly. If he had faced someone with higher Spiritual Strength than Hun Yu Cun, he could have died countless times. The very first strike of the Soul Shaking Slash would have been the end for him.

"Exchange for a 4th-tier Soul Strengthening Pill," Xiao Yan said without hesitation and directly used his Soul Command to make the exchange.

He finally understood why the Hall of Souls hunted soul bodies everywhere; these soul points were simply too tempting!

A 4th-tier pill that would cause a frenzy in Wu Tan City could be exchanged for a mere 50 soul points. Moreover, he even got discounted by using the Soul Command, and only needed to spend 40 soul points.

The Soul Command released a spiritual fluctuation the moment he completed the exchange. Shortly after, the space tore apart, and a purple-red colored pill flew from the spatial crack into his hand.

'Can this Hun Realm passage really lead anywhere? It's like a wormhole!'

What Xiao Yan didn't know was that a Dou Ancestor could briefly control space, a Dou Venerate could seal it, and a Dou Saint could tear through the void, instantly traveling thousands of miles, making the ends of the earth within reach.

He immediately swallowed the Soul Strengthening Pill. True to its name, this pill was designed to repair soul damage and increase Spiritual Strength, though it was only effective for those whose Spiritual State was at the Intermediate Mortal State.

As soon as the pill went down his throat, it turned into a wave of heat and began to heal the soul injuries he had sustained in the recent battle. A puff of turbid air was expelled from his mouth.

Then, he slowly circulated his Qi Method as he took the time to digest the previous events.

This battle had been greatly beneficial for him. He realized that there were moves in this world designed to attack the soul in such a sinister manner!

How despicable!

It was outrageous! How could he not possess such a despicable technique himself!

'I've broken through to a 9-star Dou Practitioner?'

Xiao Yan was speechless. He had worked hard on his cultivation and endured the hardships of alchemy, only to find that being beaten up seemed to improve him faster...

It was likely because his Spiritual Strength had been tempered to a certain extent, and with the aid of the Soul Strengthening Pill, his strength had also increased by one star.

Shaking his head, Xiao Yan patted the dirt off his butt and, while holding the Soul Command, suddenly said, "I want to take an additional trial!"

"Challenge the Soul Evaluation Test!"