For a moment, or perhaps an eternity.
Within the Sea of Consciousness.
The torrential influx of information finally ceased, allowing the true divine heart to think freely once more. In the vast expanse of the Sea of Consciousness, a miniature figure resembling Dongbo Xueying looked up at the dazzling white orb suspended above. The orb shimmered with countless intricate patterns, exuding an unfathomable profundity. Gazing upon it gave Dongbo Xueying the same sensation as observing the workings of the Material World’s laws.
As a Lord of the Material World, he could manifest as a mortal and peer into the grand operation of its rules—vast and infinitely more complex than the laws of heaven and earth. Billions of mortal worlds ultimately constituted the Material World!
Yet now, this white orb carried the same profound essence as those laws.
“Truly a peerless technique coveted even by the mighty. One that truly allows transcending realms.” Though Dongbo Xueying had long prepared himself, the sheer magnitude of the knowledge he had received still left him exhilarated.
He had been fortunate—chosen by the Bloodblade Divine Emperor at the Myriad Flowers Banquet to become a disciple.
And in merely five thousand years, he had ascended to become a Second Heaven Realm God!
Only then was he accepted as a true disciple, granted the opportunity to learn this peerless technique. The subsequent hundred thousand years of toil to create the still-rough spear technique, *Destruction*, and slay the imprisoned Great Demon God to earn the right to learn the technique was secondary—merely a matter of sooner or later.
“*Taihao*—supreme in yang and unyielding, indomitable and unbreakable…” Dongbo Xueying smiled as he descended the steps, casually sitting cross-legged on an open patch of ground to begin cultivating this peerless technique.
After all, this was the Bloodblade Divine Court—utterly secure—and within the prison, no one could intrude.
Coupled with the irresistible allure of the technique, Dongbo Xueying decided to begin his cultivation here and now.
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The *Taihao* technique was divided into six volumes. A First Heaven Realm God could cultivate the first volume, a Second Heaven Realm God the second, and so forth.
Each volume was further divided into four transformations.
The first transformation marked entry.
The second, minor mastery.
The third, major mastery.
The fourth, perfection.
As a peerless technique, cultivation was arduous. Merely reaching major mastery was considered impressive. True perfection in the fourth transformation was exceedingly rare. Even the ‘Ancient Vault Emperor,’ who possessed a peerless technique, had yet to earn a place among the Three Ancestors. Similarly, ‘Azure Monarch,’ despite cultivating a peerless technique, was acknowledged as the strongest beneath the Bloodblade Divine Emperor and the Island Master of Spacetime.
Such was the distinction of mastering a peerless technique.
Take the Bamboo Mountain Mansion Master, for instance—merely a Fourth Heaven Realm God, yet ranked among the Three Ancestors solely due to his peerless technique. He had taught disciples, some even fortunate enough to inherit his technique, yet none had reached his dazzling heights.
“*Hah.*”
Dongbo Xueying sat cross-legged, inhaling deeply. The nine golden beads placed before him emitted streams of golden light that flowed into his mouth.
His comprehension was extraordinary—reaching Second Heaven Realm God in five thousand years was no small feat. Spending a full hundred thousand years refining his secret technique, he had created the still-rough spear art *Destruction*, yet its power was already formidable. In terms of understanding and utilizing the mysteries of laws, Dongbo Xueying stood at the pinnacle among Second Heaven Realm Gods.
The first volume was effortless, but the second proved challenging.
“*Taihao* is rooted in the World Divine Heart. I grasped the World Divine Heart back in the Xia Clan World—worldly mysteries are my forte. Yet even this is difficult.” Dongbo Xueying mused. “Its manipulation of laws is simply inconceivable, far surpassing any Realm God-level secret art. No wonder it allows transcending realms in battle.”
Transcending realms was no easy feat.
A Second Heaven Realm God could effortlessly crush a First Heaven Realm God. A Third Heaven could dominate a Second. Had that imprisoned Great Demon God not been sealed, he could have annihilated Dongbo Xueying in mere moves. Similarly, a Fourth Heaven could overpower a Third.
The gap between a mighty expert and a Fourth Heaven Realm God, however, was less pronounced.
A Fourth Heaven Realm God nearly grasped the complete laws of heaven and earth, standing just a step away from true might. Thus, many among them could rival mighty experts.
“*Huuu…*”
The nine golden beads, known as *Goldblight Crystals*, contained the sharp, metallic essence of *Goldblight*, essential for cultivating *Taihao*. They were among the treasures bestowed upon Dongbo Xueying by the Bloodblade Divine Emperor. Yet, the *Goldblight* within these nine beads was only sufficient to perfect the second volume. Once Dongbo Xueying ascended to Third Heaven Realm God, he would need to seek such treasures himself.
Indeed, a key distinction between peerless techniques and Realm God-level secret arts was their reliance on external resources for cultivation.
After a night of cultivation, Dongbo Xueying opened his eyes and stored the nine beads away.
“*Taihao* is truly difficult. A whole night, and I still couldn’t achieve the third transformation!” Rising to his feet, countless white radiances erupted from his body—interlacing, coiling, and slashing with unparalleled sharpness. This was *Taihao Force*, the power cultivated through *Taihao*. Techniques like *Chain Arts* and *Might Arts* were mere fragments of the complete *Taihao*.
Now that he possessed the peerless technique, those secret arts were obsolete.
“*Sssshhh!*”
The white *Taihao Force* crisscrossed lethally, sharp enough to threaten even a Third Heaven Realm God.
“*Hmph.*” Channeling the *Taihao Force* within, Dongbo Xueying suddenly threw a punch—*BOOM!*—space crumpled layer upon layer, the shockwaves causing the entire dark void to tremble. The sheer force surpassed even that of the imprisoned Great Demon God—though the latter’s divine heart and divine power had been sealed, leaving only his physical strength, which paled in comparison.
Yet Dongbo Xueying’s single punch now held power rivaling a Third Heaven Realm God.
“If I can achieve the third transformation, I’ll dominate among Third Heaven Realm Gods.” Dongbo Xueying thought.
Such was the might of a peerless technique.
Transcending realms was only natural!
“Hey, kid, enough showing off. If you’re done, hurry over and meet your master.” A grating voice echoed around him—undoubtedly the black bird that followed his master.
“Yes.” Dongbo Xueying felt slightly embarrassed. His testing of techniques had been observed all along.
With a wry smile, he swiftly passed through the rippling barrier of the formation, traversing the mountain ranges to return to the Yin Stone Villa.
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Within the tranquil gardens of Yin Stone Villa, the Bloodblade Divine Emperor stood with his hands behind his back—his usual posture when meeting disciples.
Dongbo Xueying entered through the garden gate and bowed. “Master.”
Only then did the Divine Emperor turn.
“How was your night of cultivation?” The Divine Emperor’s lips curled slightly.
“The first two transformations of the second volume were easy, but the third eluded me despite the night’s effort.” Dongbo Xueying replied respectfully. He had assumed his hundred thousand years of refining *Destruction* would suffice, yet even the third transformation remained out of reach.
According to *Taihao*’s teachings:
Normally, the first transformation was simple. The second was harder, but with time and decent comprehension, it could be achieved. Those with high comprehension could master it swiftly.
The third transformation was exceedingly difficult—only those with exceptional comprehension could hope to succeed.
The fourth? Nearly impossible. Only two paths existed: monstrously transcendent comprehension, or advancing one’s realm. A First Heaven Realm God could never perfect the first volume’s fourth transformation, but upon reaching Second Heaven, it became trivial.
Despite his accumulated insights and comprehension, Dongbo Xueying had yet to master the second volume’s third transformation.
“Your comprehension is high. Since you slew that Demon God, with time, the third transformation should be within reach.” The Bloodblade Divine Emperor nodded. “Now that you possess *Taihao*, it is time for you to leave and establish your own legacy.”
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