Chapter 1020 Do You Dare? (Seeking Subscriptions)_1

After picking it up, one could faintly make out the name of this martial technique…

Heaven-grade Medium Martial Skill, Raining Flames Technique!

Xu Sheng propped his chin and pondered, "Are all of them Heaven-grade Medium Martial Skills at the random picks?"

However, these martial techniques' names sounded much more high-class; evidently, they were far from being ordinary...

With that thought, he turned the pages of this martial technique and began to learn the method of cultivating it...

Then, from the moment he opened the martial technique book to the time he put it back on the shelf, it took less than a minute!

The contents were completely copied into Xu Sheng's mind—seemingly complicated and obscure, but that was only for others. For him, understanding came in the blink of an eye!

He immediately proceeded to peruse other martial techniques...

After all, for him, as long as the quality was assured, what he needed now was quantity!

This was also to avoid finding himself without any strategies in future fights, similar to how he dealt with that Demon Cultivator of the Immortal Monarch Realm in the past...

The opponent merely relied on the superiority of martial techniques, making it incredibly difficult for him to resist!

Of course, his cultivation proceeded similarly to now; he didn't even take a minute before replacing the technique back on the shelf and quickly picking up another...

This caused the elder Family Head of the Duanmu Clan, who had been hiding in the shadows, resting with closed eyes, to open his somber pupils and concentrate his attention on him...

Initially, he thought since this man was brought here by Duanmu Lian, he might as well let him cultivate freely!

But Xu Sheng's cursory browsing darkened his face even more, for it seemed like the latter was looking down upon these martial techniques...

Although there were many martial techniques, almost every one of them was of high quality! They were treasures not easily found even in the Cultivation World!

Soon, he called out coldly, "If you look down upon the martial techniques of the Duanmu Clan, get out of the Scripture Vault right now, this isn't the place for you!"

His words were filled with intense anger...

Xu Sheng, who was perusing the martial techniques, was suddenly interrupted by this icy voice, his jet-black eyes filled with confusion...

Without getting annoyed, he softly asked, "Elder, may I know if I have offended you in some way?"

Almost as soon as his words left his mouth, a hoarse voice rang out again...

"With the way you're casually skimming through cultivation, you'll end up mastering nothing in the end, better not to insult the Scripture Vault of the Duanmu Clan!"

Having heard these words, Xu Sheng instantly understood the elder Family Head's meaning!

It must have been his unique way of cultivation and the speed at which he switched from one martial technique to another in less than a minute that had caught his attention, making him believe that Xu Sheng was disdainful of these martial techniques...

This was a great misunderstanding...

Now that he understood where the issue lay, Xu Sheng didn't linger on it and replied without changing his expression, "Elder, might there be something you have misunderstood?"

A buzzing vibration suddenly arose in the space...

Followed by an even more fearsome outburst of Spiritual Power. The elder in the dark corner of the Scripture Vault slowly stood up with his stooped body, radiating an exceedingly fearsome aura as he stepped forward...

In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Xu Sheng!

Staring intently at Xu Sheng with eyes full of icy intent, he said word by word, "A misunderstanding? Could it be that you're claiming to have cultivated in less than a minute? Do you really take this old one for a fool??"

If he dared to say such a thing, this man would have to give a satisfactory answer, or he would not be allowed to leave the Scripture Vault today!

After he spoke, an overwhelming pressure kept surging toward Xu Sheng...

Yet, despite feeling this oppressive force, Xu Sheng's complexion remained unchanged...

The old man's eyes quietly narrowed as he thought to himself, "Oh? Interesting! To remain unmoved under the pressure of my spiritual power!"

Even Lian'er might not be able to do this!

Perhaps, this man isn't as irritating as I imagined...

Xu Sheng's dark eyes fearlessly met his gaze and he said calmly, "Senior, you must be the former Family Head of the Duanmu Clan."

The elder's eyes remained coldly fixed on him, neither responding nor making any move...

Xu Sheng did not feel embarrassed, paused for a while, and continued to speak, "Just now, there could indeed have been a misunderstanding. I have always cultivated this way!"

Upon hearing this, the elder stared into Xu Sheng's eyes for several seconds before speaking coldly, "Oh? Do you mean to say you can truly master a Martial Technique within one minute?"

Xu Sheng replied with a smile, "Yes, Senior."

His tone was filled with strong confidence...

The elder's face sank once more as he clenched his fists and said, "Do you know the consequences of deceiving me? Even if I were to kill you here, no one would seek revenge for you!"

That's simply impossible! Even the number one Proud Son of Heaven in the Cultivation World could not possibly master a Heavenly-tier Martial Technique in one minute!

How could this kid achieve it? Furthermore, if he truly had such talent, why would he still be so utterly unknown until now!

Xu Sheng's dark eyes also sparkled with a hint of sharpness, "Then may I know how you would believe me, Senior?"

Without dealing with this Elder Family Head, he certainly couldn't continue to cultivate Martial Techniques!

The elder snorted coldly and said, "True or false, a test will tell. If you indeed possess such terrifying talent, not to mention Heavenly-tier Martial Techniques, I can even acquire all the Immortal Rank Martial Arts owned by the Duanmu Clan for you!"

Then his tone changed, filled with a thick killing intent, "But if you fail, once my wrath is ignited, it will not be extinguished without bloodshed!"

That statement was undoubtedly a threat, a blatant threat!

He wanted to see whether Xu Sheng was merely grandstanding or if he really had such incredible skill!

And Xu Sheng, whose expression remained unchanged after hearing this, couldn't help but curve the corners of his mouth into a smile, "All Immortal Rank Martial Arts? Are you serious, Senior?"

This was much more worthwhile than cultivating a Heavenly-tier Martial Technique by himself!

The elder waved his sleeve and said coldly, "I always keep my word! Would I deceive you? Boy, do you dare?"

Xu Sheng nodded slightly, his dark eyes turning towards the Martial Techniques on the racks, "Then please select a Martial Technique yourself, Senior!"

The elder was taken aback, his eyes brimming with surprise...

He accepted, the kid actually accepted!

I have just spelled out the consequences of failure!

Yet he accepted without hesitation!

That's acknowledging potential obliteration at my own hands!

How can this kid be so daring!!!

Does he have such confidence in his own talent?

For a moment, even the elder's normally calm spirit was stirred, undergoing intense fluctuations...

Perhaps, this kid could really do it!!!

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