Eight Extremes Collapse

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Chapter 8: Eight Extremes Collapse

"Since you've already accepted me as your teacher, I should give you something."

Yao Chen said this, causing Xiao Yan to be slightly stunned.

"Is it alchemy?"

"You wish!" Yao Chen slightly shook her head. "Alchemy requires the support of Dou Qi. With your current level of Dou Qi, I'm afraid you can't even light the furnace."

After speaking, Yao Chen floated in front of Xiao Yan and lightly tapped his forehead with a finger.

"I'll now teach you a Dou Technique. This Dou Technique doesn't require much Dou Qi and suits your current state perfectly."

In an instant, Xiao Yan felt something flood into his mind, his pupils widening sharply.

A high-grade Black-tier Dou Technique: Eight Extremes Collapse!

One must know that the Xiao Clan's current highest-level Dou Technique was merely mid-grade Black-tier!

Furthermore, according to the description, if this Dou Technique were cultivated to perfection, its power could rival a low-grade Earth-tier Dou Technique!

"Xiao Yan thanks Senior Yao!"

"Get up, get up~ There's no need for such formalities with me." Yao Chen impatiently waved her hand, a trace of sorrow flickering in her eyes. "Formalities are just that—formalities."

Xiao Yan observed Yao Chen's desolate demeanor, his brows furrowing tightly.

This teacher seemed to have a past she didn't want to talk about.

Then Xiao Yan shifted his focus back to the Dou Technique, Eight Extremes Collapse, murmuring softly to himself.

"Eight layers of force, eightfold accumulation."

At this moment, Yao Chen also recovered from her sadness. Looking at Xiao Yan, she advised,

"By the way, while this technique doesn't heavily rely on Dou Qi, it has extremely high requirements for physical strength. Don't rush it."

Bang!!!

Yao Chen's words were abruptly cut off. She stared blankly at Xiao Yan, who had just shattered a two-meter-long boulder into pieces, unable to react for a long time.

What on earth?

This kid executed it already?

But Xiao Yan didn't notice Yao Chen's shock. Instead, he excitedly looked at the shattered stone in front of him.

"Just as Senior Yao said! This technique's power is terrifying!"

Previously, Xiao Yan could only break stones through continuous effort. Now, he could pulverize a boulder in one strike!

Turning back to Yao Chen, Xiao Yan once again clasped his hands in gratitude.

"Junior Xiao Yan thanks Senior Yao once more—"

"Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop!!!"

Yao Chen hurriedly interrupted Xiao Yan's repeated thanks, floating around him and occasionally touching his body, her expression increasingly astonished.

"You, kid... You're only at the third stage of Dou Disciple, yet your physique is comparable to that of a Dou Practitioner."

Dou Qi could enhance the physique.

Although a strong physique could also slightly improve Dou Qi, the effect was minimal.

Thus, everyone focused on cultivating Dou Qi, as it yielded far greater benefits than purely training the body.

However, training the body had one absolute advantage over cultivating Dou Qi: the foundation.

Using Dou Qi as a boost could indeed grant a strong physique. But conversely, when Dou Qi was insufficient or completely depleted, the physique would become extremely fragile.

In contrast, training the body carried no such concern. The baseline strength of the body would remain unchanged, even in the absence of Dou Qi.

"Previously, I made no progress in Dou Qi and had no choice but to focus on training my body. It was out of helplessness."

"All right, all right! The more you explain, the guiltier I feel!"

Yao Chen quickly waved her hand, signaling Xiao Yan to stop.

Why had Xiao Yan made no progress in Dou Qi? Wasn't it because she had been secretly stealing it ?

Though Xiao Yan didn't mention a word about his Dou Qi being stolen, his every word subtly conveyed it, even though he bore no resentment toward her.

"However, this makes it easier for you to recover your strength." Yao Chen raised a finger and said calmly, "The body and Dou Qi are complementary. Although everyone cultivates Dou Qi, if the body surpasses the limit of what Dou Qi can contain, catching up in Dou Qi becomes significantly easier."

"…Senior Yao, forgive my lack of understanding."

Seeing Xiao Yan's confusion, Yao Chen patiently explained.

"Simply put, I initially estimated it would take you a year to regain the seventh stage of Dou Disciple. Now, it seems you'll reach that in three months, and becoming a Dou Practitioner within six months is absolutely possible!"

Yao Chen spoke confidently, and Xiao Yan's face lit up with excitement.

To return to the Dou Practitioner level in just six months!

As Xiao Yan basked in his excitement, Yao Chen spoke again.

"Of course, first, you'll need to gather the items on this list for me~"

Yao Chen materialized a list in the air. Xiao Yan frowned as he studied it but eventually nodded.

"Tomorrow, I'll procure everything on the list."

"For now, let's call it a day," Yao Chen said, looking up at the star-filled sky. "It's late; you should return to rest so your family won't worry."

During the time she had remained hidden in the ring, Yao Chen had gained deep insights into Xiao Yan's family.

The remote Wu Tan City, the small Xiao Clan—in Yao Chen's eyes, they were like specks of dust.

Yet such a weak clan, which might disappear one day without anyone noticing, possessed something even a powerful person like Yao Chen envied.

And that was... affection.

This continent had long been eroded by the principle of the strong preying on the weak.

No matter who it was, this belief was ingrained in their bones from birth.

But the Xiao Clan was different. They didn't overly pursue power. Instead, they valued familial bonds more. Despite being as weak as dust, their unity was so strong that even Yao Chen found it terrifying.

And this was all because of Xiao Yan.

Yao Chen lowered her gaze to look at Xiao Yan, her ruby-like eyes flickering with a faint light.

This child... Is he really destined to change the entire continent?

With such thoughts, Yao Chen returned to the ring on Xiao Yan's chest. Xiao Yan slowly left the back mountain, heading toward the Xiao Clan.

On the way, Xiao Yan seemed to recall something and asked Yao Chen in the ring.

"Senior Yao, may I ask if the Eight Extremes Collapse you taught me can be passed on?"

Hearing this, Yao Chen immediately understood his intention.

"Do as you wish. It's not a particularly rare thing."

"Xiao Yan thanks Senior Yao!"

"Can you stop being so formal with me?"

"How could I not show respect to my teacher?"

"..."

Returning to the Xiao Clan, just as Yao Chen expected, Xiao Yan retrieved a scroll in his room and wrote down the cultivation essentials and usage conditions of the Eight Extremes Collapse without holding back. However, he omitted the Dou Technique's grade.

For this, Xiao Yan gave his explanation.

"Perhaps to Senior Yao, this technique isn't anything special." After finishing, Xiao Yan stored the scroll and said softly, "But in Wu Tan City, a high-grade Black-tier Dou Technique is enough to make others jealous and even harm the Xiao Clan. I must prevent this at all costs."

"You..."

Yao Chen was deeply shocked and raised her evaluation of Xiao Yan yet again.

He spared no effort in sharing with his clan members, yet he also took precautions to prevent harm from coming to his family due to his contributions.

For most people, sharing such a valuable technique would already be a significant favor. They wouldn't bother with any consequences.

Perhaps... I've truly found an exceptional disciple this time.

Yao Chen thought to herself.

(End of Chapter)

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