Chapter 257: The Strange Spiritual Race

In the alchemy room.

A figure was sitting cross-legged in mid-air, motionless. The invisible aura emanating from his body caused ripples to appear in the space. Powerful energy poured into the space from all directions as if it were substance, and then turned invisible in the ripples. The figure seemed to be a black hole, swallowing up the energy of heaven and earth.

"Om~"

This state lasted for three days before the figure's eyes slowly opened. A hint of purple-blue flame appeared in his ink-black eyes, making his handsome face even more enchanting, with an indescribable sense of charm.

He slowly raised his hand, and a wisp of purple-blue flame rose from his palm. Then, under his control, it transformed into a small blue phoenix, spreading its wings and chirping.

Watched for a moment.

Yao Yan slowly withdrew his hand and took the rising flames into his body. With the fused strange fire that he now controlled, it was not difficult to condense a strange fire spirit. It just took a lot of energy and time, and it would require cultivation in the later stages. It would be far less convenient to directly find a strange fire spirit.

At this moment, Yao Yan missed the little cutie he had raised back then, and he didn't know whether Ling'er was used to living among the snake people.

Thinking of this, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, but this smile soon disappeared. He adjusted his mentality and looked at the scroll in front of him. This was given to him by Hun Yi not long ago. It contained detailed information about the "madman" of the Hun clan, including his most proficient high-level fighting skills and combat habits, as well as an introduction to his skills.

Most of the information was of little use. The only thing that interested Yao Yan was the technique that Hun Feng practiced. This technique was called Heaven-Swallowing Technique, and it was a heavenly technique created by the Soul Clan’s Dou Emperor back then. When it was practiced to perfection, it could swallow up all attacks from the enemy, and even the strange fire could be turned invisible!

Even if there is a being stronger than him, his attack can be instantly turned invisible, making him inherently invincible.

To go with it is a heavenly-level fighting skill called Heaven-Swallowing Realm, which is extremely powerful. Even those with strength far exceeding that of Hun Feng will have their attacks turned into nothingness under the illumination of the Heaven-Swallowing Mirror. And if someone is hit by the Heaven-Swallowing Mirror, their own fighting spirit will be sealed.

This is Hunfeng’s killer move!
With this move, Hun Feng even severely injured a nine-star Dou Zun, while he was only a five-star Dou Zun at the time, which shows how exaggerated his combat power was.

In addition, Hunfeng's bloodline talent is also extremely high. He awakened the clan emblem on his own without the help of others. Once it is activated, his combat power will instantly soar by several levels. From the time he awakened the clan emblem to now, no one has been able to force him to the point of activating the clan emblem.

"Clan emblem..." Yao Yan frowned slightly. He knew that each major imperial clan had its own unique clan emblem. Once activated, it could enhance one's combat power without any side effects. Even at the Dou Sheng level, it could play a significant role. And at the Dou Zun level... once Hun Feng activated the clan emblem, his strength would definitely soar to the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Zun.

Yao Yan, who is only a four-star Dou Zun, may not be able to defeat Hun Feng, who is at the peak of the nine-star level, if he faces him head-on. After all, the other party is also a monster cultivated by the Hun clan. He has top-notch equipment, high bloodline talent, and no shortage of combat experience!

“I am stronger than him in both physical body and soul power. What I lack is fighting spirit… maybe I need to find a secret method to make up for it.” Yao Yan’s eyes moved slightly, and in just a moment, he thought of the Three Mysterious Changes of Heavenly Fire invented by Xiao Xuan. This secret method was a perfect match for Yao Yan, who was practicing the Burning Technique.

Thinking of this, he said directly: "Soul One!"

As he finished speaking, the space in front of him suddenly shook, and a figure emerged. He was still in that respectful posture, with his eyes lowered, and said in an old voice: "This old servant is here, I wonder if you have any instructions!"

"I need a secret method to improve my strength. I've been looking for it before. I've set my eyes on the Three Mysterious Changes of Skyfire in Fenyan Valley. I wonder if the Soul Clan has something similar?" Yao Yan asked tentatively.

"Yes! The secret method used by the Xiao clan to condense the clan emblem is very similar to the Three Mysterious Changes of Heavenly Fire in the Burning Flame Valley... This secret method is also collected by our clan." Hun nodded, paused, looked at Yao Yan, and continued: "Young Master has five kinds of strange fire in his body, this secret method is indeed very suitable for him!"

When saying this, Hun Yi's expression fluctuated a little, and he felt an indescribable weirdness. The young man in front of him was a disciple of Hun Xuzi, and he was also a member of the Hun clan, but he wanted to learn the secret method of condensing the Xiao clan's clan emblem!

Sure enough!
Yao Yan was not surprised to hear this. Back then, the Soul Clan wiped out the entire Xiao Clan, so how could they not gain anything? Moreover, the Xiao Clan had a secret method specifically used to condense the clan emblem. This kind of secret method must be known by every member of the Xiao Clan and was considered "common stuff".

The others don’t have the three kinds of strange fire, nor do they have the blood of the Xiao clan.

"That's troublesome!" Yao Yan said softly.

"You are too polite, sir. This is what I should do." Hun Yi shook his head slightly, then looked at Yao Yan and continued, "Sir, do you need other things, such as fighting skills, pills to improve strength, etc."

Yao Yan pondered for a moment and said, "I still lack a physical fighting skill. Can you please tell me what is suitable for me?"

With his current strength, the fighting skills he practiced back then can no longer keep up with him. As for the rest of the fighting skills, he has no idea for the time being. Fighting skills are about quality rather than quantity. Moreover, the day of blood baptism is not far away, and he has very little time left. If he wants to practice a heavenly-level fighting skill, it will take at least several months, which is simply too late.

"Young master has several kinds of strange fire in his body, and his soul power has also reached the heavenly realm... There is a body fighting skill that is very suitable for you, young master, please wait a moment." After Hun Yi finished speaking, his figure disappeared on the spot.

After waiting for about an incense stick of time, Hun Yi appeared in front of Yao Yan again and handed him two red scrolls.

Yao Yan thanked him and swept the two scrolls with his soul power. Immediately, two complex contents flooded into his mind, namely the Xiao clan's clan pattern secret method and the Ten Thousand Fire Clone.

The Xiao clan's clan pattern secret method requires a total of four steps. The first three steps are the same as the ordinary secret method to improve fighting spirit strength. Even people who do not have the blood of the Xiao clan can practice it. After activating this secret method, one can greatly improve one's own strength by relying on the strength of the fire in the body.

As for the last step, those who do not possess the blood of the Xiao clan cannot practice it!
This last step is the core of the Xiao clan's emblem, and the previous steps are all preparations. After reading this secret method, Yao Yan suddenly understood why Xiao Xuan was so anxious back then. The clan members can only rely on this secret method to improve their strength. How can they compete with other imperial clans and maintain their dominant position!
That first position is not easy to sit in!
It would be fine if they could always stay high and mighty, but once they fall, who knows how many people will target them. Even the ancient clans of the past might be happy to see the Xiao clan destroyed. Rather than being devoured, it is better to give it a try!
Yao Yan closed his eyes and pondered for a while, digesting the method of condensing the Xiao clan's clan emblem, and then focused his attention on the Wanhuo clone.

This body movement fighting skill is a heavenly-level body movement fighting skill, which was created by the Dou Di of the Yan clan back then. As for why it appeared in the Soul clan, it is unknown... This body movement fighting skill is extremely powerful, and it is extremely difficult to practice. Those with strength lower than that of the Dou Zun do not even have the qualifications to practice it, because this body movement fighting skill involves space displacement!
According to the introduction of the fighting skills, spatial shifting is an ability that can only be mastered by those above the five-star Fighting Saint, and this fighting skill can allow practitioners to possess similar abilities.

When fighting with others, you can move to any location of your own flame at will. After practicing to perfection, you can even condense a Divine Fire clone to fight the enemy, and use the Divine Fire clone to offset the enemy's attack. In other words, you can move the enemy's attack to the Divine Fire clone to avoid damage!

Just outrageous!
It’s so strong that it’s unbelievable!
A gleam of brilliance flashed in Yao Yan's eyes. As expected, none of the martial arts and fighting skills that can be classified as heavenly grade are simple. If one can master one, then in the Dou Zun period, challenging higher-level opponents is not a difficult task at all. Even in the Dou Sheng stage, the heavenly grade fighting skills can greatly enhance one's combat power.

"What a great Ten Thousand Fire Clone, it is worthy of being created by the Dou Emperor of the Yan Clan!" He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

This kind of physical fighting skill is probably the best one even among the heavenly-level fighting skills.

"Young Master has the blood of the Yan clan and has many kinds of strange fire at his disposal. It will definitely be twice as effective with half the effort if he practices it." Hun Yi seemed to know Yao Yan's situation very well and said slowly.

"Master Hun, are there any skills from other imperial clans in my clan, such as those from the Stone Clan and the Spirit Clan?" Yao Yan asked curiously.

"Yes, if you need it, I can go and get it... But the fighting skills of the Stone Clan and the Spirit Clan may not be suitable for you." Hun Yi said calmly.

"Then I'd like to take a look at Hun Lao, please!" Yao Yan said directly.

Hun nodded, and disappeared into the alchemy room again. After a short while, he brought back more than a dozen volumes of martial arts and fighting skills, and then handed them to Yao Yan, reminding him: "Sir, it is best not to use this kind of martial arts and fighting skills in front of the other races, let alone spread it to others, otherwise there will be some trouble."

"I understand!" Yao Yan nodded. Hun Yi's words meant that the origins of these martial arts and fighting skills were unknown, but this was exactly in line with his teacher's character.

Who made him called Hunxuzi? He loves to do sneaky things.

Yao Yan immediately looked at it with interest, but the more he looked, the weirder his expression became. The Stone Clan is fine, this race has always relied on the body for food, the higher the blood concentration, the stronger the body is. They don't rely much on martial arts and fighting skills, but the accompanying practice of Swallowing Heaven and Eating Earth is quite interesting. It can greatly strengthen the internal organs and enhance the ability to absorb external energy. When practiced to perfection, there is nothing that cannot be swallowed, and one can even directly gnaw on natural treasures, even some special metals!

A real family of foodies!
The reason why Yao Yan had a strange look on his face was naturally the fighting skills of the spirit race, because the spirit race's skills were actually a dual cultivation method, and it was a method that had already entered the heavenly level, studying the yin and yang of men and women, and there were a variety of postures in it, even from the perspective of modern people, it was a little jaw-dropping!

Obviously, the Spiritual Emperor is not a real Emperor!
At the same time, the elves have a fighting skill that is quite outrageous. They can collect the essence of any gender or race and absorb everything from the opponent... It seems quite rogue!

"No wonder Hunxuzi said that the Spirit Clan has the largest number of descendants!" Yao Yan's mouth twitched, and for a moment he didn't know how to comment. He suddenly understood why the Spirit Clan was the first to be targeted by the Soul Clan. Strength is one aspect, and the large number of descendants may also be a key factor!
If the Soul Clan wants to refine the perfect Emperor Pill, the blood sacrifice of millions of lives is inevitable!
Although the elves find it difficult to have offspring due to their special physique, their numbers are huge. When the number is large enough, the probability will obviously not be a problem!

"The spirit race likes dual cultivation so much?" Yao Yan couldn't help but look at Hun Yi in front of him and asked. His confused expression was very similar to that of a newbie who had just entered the Dou Qi Continent.

"The spirit race has a special physique, and it is difficult for them to have offspring. It is said that this method was created by the spirit race's Dou Di in order to have offspring. The details are not clear... But to this day, most of the core members of the spirit race have practiced this technique." Hun Yi spoke the truth, his tone calm, as if he was used to it.

"...Awesome!" Yao Yan commented in his heart. He didn't expect the Spirit Race to be so weird. It was the fighting spirit version of the Hehuan Sect!

By the way, why didn’t he reincarnate into the spirit race back then... Don’t get me wrong, he just wants to see the world.

"I have absorbed the blood essence of the Spirit Clan's Fighting Emperor. I really need to study this technique carefully!" Yao Yan calmly put the Spirit Clan's fighting technique into his storage ring and explained seriously.

Hun had a blank expression on his face, as if he had no interest in it at all. He was over a thousand years old and had seen everything. How could he not guess Yao Yan's little thoughts? And there was no young person who didn't like that kind of thing. As long as he knew it in his mind, he shouldn't be too obsessed with it and delay his own cultivation.

He even said considerately, "Do you need to arrange a few dual cultivation partners for you? With your cultivation level, the maids in the mansion are a little weak and cannot help you."

Yao Yan was silent after hearing this. After a moment, he shook his head and said, "I'm not interested at the moment. Let's talk about it later."

He is not such a casual person, and he has no interest in ordinary women.

There was a pause.

He asked curiously, "Is the leader of the spirit tribe a man or a woman?"

“Girl!” Hun Yi raised his head slightly and glanced at Yao Yan. He didn’t expect Yao Yan to be so ambitious even though she was only a four-star Dou Zun. He couldn’t help but encourage her: “Among the several imperial clans, she is the only female clan leader. She is currently at the peak of the six-star Dou Sheng. If you work harder, you may have a chance to talk to her about the path of dual cultivation in the future… She has never been married and is the youngest clan leader among the several imperial clans!”

Yao Yan nodded. He was indeed very interested in the spirit race and wanted to take a look. After all, if he didn’t take a look now, he would never have another chance in the future!

(End of this chapter)