Battle Through the Heavens: Marry Cao Ying, Reward is Devouring Ancestral Symbol

Cultivating the Great Origin TechniqueAfter the Ancient Clan group left, Shen Wen’s life returned to peace.

In the courtyard, Cao Ying focused on comprehending the ”Skill of Sky Control,” while Cai Lin rested to nurture her unborn child.

Xiao Yi Xian delved into the study of poison arts.

Dan Chen continued to Cultivate the Soul barrier technique that Shen Wen had deduced for her.

Qing Lin familiarized herself with her newly broken-through Dou Wang power and those mutated bone wings, while Zi Yan remained as energetic as ever, often disappearing without a trace.

As for Shen Wen himself, he focused on the cultivation of the Great Origin Technique.

Inside the Quiet Room.

He sat cross-legged, his mind sinking into his body. Following the profound methods of the Great Origin Technique, he guided his Dou Qi and Soul Power to circulate and condense along specific trajectories.

This technique, originating from the System and belonging to the Three Thousand Great Daos, did not directly increase combat power, but it could fundamentally solidify a cultivator’s Foundation and expand the upper limits of their potential.

Days passed by.

Shen Wen could clearly feel that his Dou Qi was becoming more refined and vigorous, his Soul Origin was slowly and steadily growing, and even his insights into Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques seemed to have sharpened slightly.

On this day, the moment he completely cultivated the second Realm of the Great Origin Technique— ”Hum...”

Inside his body, it felt as if some invisible barrier had been broken.

In his Dantian, the total amount of Dou Qi suddenly increased by nearly fifty percent!

This was not external energy temporarily infused, but rather the pure Dou Qi that he had cultivated himself, naturally accommodated after his Origin had expanded.

At the same time, his Sea of Consciousness became clear, and his Soul Power rose accordingly, increasing by about thirty percent.

Even more miraculously, an indescribable sense of ”clarity” lingered in his heart; some points of stagnation he had previously encountered when comprehending Cultivation Techniques were now suddenly understood.

Shen Wen opened his eyes, let out a long breath of stale air, and a trace of amazement flashed in his eyes.

”As expected of the Great Origin Technique, one of the Three Thousand Great Daos... This boost is truly all-encompassing.

Aptitude, Comprehension Ability, Dou Qi capacity, Soul reserves... Although it is an improvement upon my original Foundation and does not directly multiply my current cultivation level, the effect of fundamentally enhancing a person’s potential is truly Heaven-Defying.”

He slightly sensed his current state.

His Four-Star Dou Zong cultivation was more stable, his Dou Qi was vigorous and solid, and it circulated smoothly. Although his Soul Power had not broken through to the Late Stage of the Heavenly Realm, it was much more vigorous and condensed than before, making it more handy to control.

”Now, if I were to use the Heaven Imprisoning Hand again, its power should increase by another two points. Facing the two Dou Zuns at that Hall of Souls branch hall, I have even greater confidence.”

An increase in strength is always reassuring. Shen Wen stood up and walked out of the Quiet Room.

Almost at the same time that Shen Wen successfully cultivated the second Realm of the Great Origin Technique, the entire Black-Corner Region was experiencing turbulent undercurrents and rising turmoil because of the Medicinal Pills he had previously given to Mo Tianxing.

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The news of the undercurrents in the Black-Corner Region caused by the ”zong ji pill” naturally reached Shen Wen’s ears.

In the Quiet Room of the courtyard, he put down the briefing on the distribution of the Hall of Souls strongholds in the Northwest Continent and tapped his fingertips lightly on the tabletop.

”The temptation of the zong ji pill is indeed greater than expected,” Shen Wen whispered.

Although he trusted Mo Tianxing’s ability and the background of the Black Emperor Sect, this matter involved a Medicinal Pill that could help a Dou Zong break through their Realm, so it was hard to guarantee that there wouldn’t be some old monsters whose minds were clouded by greed who would take the risk.

Although Mo Tianxing was a Five-Star Dou Zong and could be considered a top expert in the Black-Corner Region, if he had to face several experts of the same level simultaneously, he might not be able to fully control the situation.

”It seems I must make a trip personally.” Shen Wen quickly made his decision.

He summoned Cao Ying, Cai Lin, and the others to briefly explain the situation.

”This auction will gather various forces from the Black-Corner Region, and it will be a mix of good and bad people. I need to go personally to oversee it, just in case.” Shen Wen looked at Xiong Tao. ”Xiong Tao, you stay in the courtyard and protect them well. If any outsiders break in, there is no need to show mercy.”

Xiong Tao cupped his fists and replied in a deep voice, ”Master, rest assured. As long as I am here, the courtyard will be safe.”

Shen Wen smiled and said nothing more.

He changed into an inconspicuous black casual outfit and restrained his Aura, looking like an ordinary young man with a handsome appearance, save for those deep and unfathomable eyes.

A moment later, a respectful announcement came from outside the courtyard; the Black Emperor Sect Young Sect Leader, Mo Ya, had come to escort him personally.

Mo Ya was dressed in brocade clothes, his attitude even more respectful than before. Upon seeing Shen Wen, he bowed deeply, ”Master Shen, my father has ordered me to come and escort you to Black Emperor City. The flying boat is ready, and we can depart at any time.”

Shen Wen nodded and followed Mo Ya out of the courtyard.

The two did not alert anyone else in the academy; they boarded an inconspicuous but extremely fast black flying boat and broke through the air, leaving.

On the flying boat, Mo Ya stood behind and to the side of Shen Wen, briefly reporting the current preparations.

”...The auction venue is set in the main hall of Black Emperor City, and the guards have been strengthened three times compared to before. However...”

Mo Ya paused, his voice lowering, ”Recently, there have indeed been many unfamiliar faces near Black Emperor City, and their Auras are not weak.

People from the Blood Sect, Earth Demon Valley, Eight Gates, and other forces have arrived in the city one after another. There are also some lone Dou Zong Seniors who have already arrived.”

Shen Wen pondered whether there would be people from the Hall of Souls coming.

This time, the zong ji pill was just to test the waters; if the effect was good, he could take out more to use as bait.

For this auction, the Hall of Souls might very well send people to sneak in and spy, but with the current lack of intelligence, it was hard to be certain.

Several hours later, the massive outline of Black Emperor City appeared on the horizon.

Compared to when Shen Wen last visited, Black Emperor City was now clearly more boisterous.

Figures flying back and forth in the sky were endless, and at the city gates, the flow of carriages and people was like a weave, with the air permeated by an atmosphere of restlessness and anticipation.

The flying boat did not stop outside the city but flew directly toward the magnificent black hall at the highest point in the city.

That was the core of the Black Emperor Sect and the venue for this auction.

The flying boat landed smoothly on the exclusive platform behind the hall. Mo Ya led Shen Wen through heavily guarded corridors to a very hidden elevator behind the main hall.

”Master, please. My father is already waiting in the top-floor box.”

The top floor was an extremely spacious box; the entire wall was made of specially crafted one-way crystal, allowing a panoramic view of the entire circular auction hall when looking down.

The box was luxuriously decorated yet elegant, with soft couches and incense tables fully equipped. Mo Tianxing stood with his hands behind his back in front of the crystal window, looking at the crowd gradually entering below, his brows slightly locked.

Hearing the movement, he immediately turned around. Upon seeing Shen Wen, a look of relief flashed in his eyes, and he walked up quickly to greet him.

”Master Shen! Since you could come in person, the heavy stone in Mo Tianxing’s heart has finally been lifted!”

Mo Tianxing cupped his fists in a salute, his tone sincere.

He had indeed been under considerable pressure these past few days.

The news of the zong ji pill was like a drop of water falling into boiling oil, causing the entire Black-Corner Region to explode with commotion.

There were quite a few forces that had come to inquire and test the waters.

Although the Black Emperor Sect had a deep Foundation and he himself was a Five-Star Dou Zong, facing those old monsters who had been trapped at their Bottleneck for many years and were nearly insane, he did not have full confidence that he could suppress every situation.