Looking at the two items in Chen Yi's hands—vastly different yet profoundly mysterious auras—the Grand Elder couldn't help but feel excitement in his mental state.
He wasn't a dull person. Adding the strange explosion from Tang Hao earlier—surging to near-god level before vanishing—he had already deduced it wasn't power Tang Hao could control.
Behind it, god-level beings were intervening to reverse the battle.
But that power ultimately fell short, failing to change Tang Hao's defeat.
It must be due to the Thunder God faction.
Even gods watching Chen Yi had inspected and negotiated at higher levels.
These two items before them were clearly 'compensation' from the divine realm for this illegal intervention—products of gods' games and compromises.
Chen Yi first infused his soul power into the blood-colored token.
After a while, he slowly withdrew his mental power. His face remained calm, but subtle surprise flickered deep in his eyes.
The subtlety of this 'Mysterious Heaven Skill' exceeded imagination—especially methods for internal energy function, meridian purification, and soul power usage—vastly differing from Douluo Continent's known soul power cultivation system.
It focused more on internal harmony and potential exploration, carrying a neutral, peaceful, natural charm akin to Taoism.
"An assassination-focused sect built such solid Taoist techniques... strange."
Slight doubt arose in Chen Yi's mind.
This cultivation temperament completely mismatched the sect's treacherous, ruthless style.
But no need to delve now.
With curiosity and interest, he handed the blood-colored token to the Grand Elder beside him.
The elder eagerly accepted, impatiently immersing his soul power.
After a long time, the old man sighed in relief, eyes filled with shock and joy: "Excellent! Excellent! This cultivation method is truly profound! Though different from soul power systems, its subtlety in energy control, physical potential development—especially soul power condensation—are all unique."
"Many ideas hold extremely high reference value for our body sect's development!"
But soon, the Grand Elder keenly noticed many movements, circulation techniques, and even unique hidden weapon skills recorded in this practice closely resembled those Tang San had used earlier.
"This magical practice set seems deeply related to Tang San—regrettably, it appears his core inheritance."
This discovery didn't trouble the Grand Elder but excited him further.
He had always hoped to create a unique supreme secret method maximizing and strengthening the body martial soul's potential, but limited knowledge and accumulation left many core points theoretical.
With this "Mysterious Heaven Skill" as reference and evidence, holding the blood-colored mysterious method, he kneaded it.
Especially meridians, acupoints, and combining internal and soul power—he anticipated overcoming many previously foreseen difficulties, with understanding increasing at least 30%.
In time, the body sect would surely possess a legacy shaking past and present.
Chen Yi watched the excited Grand Elder, smiling faintly. His gaze lingered on the flawless white seed of divine intent in his other hand.
His expression grew slightly complex; he quietly sighed.
This seed contained pure, majestic energy and traces of god-level aura—a coveted treasure for ordinary soul masters, even enough for a Douluo title.
But Chen Yi knew the giver wasn't from the Thunder God or a close ally.
It was closer to 'formal' compensation required by rule restrictions—unwilling to give too much or too useful.
"This tastes bad to me right now."
Chen Yi calmly analyzed: "My cultivation is still shallow, foundation unstable. Early contact and fusion with this stage's divine intent seed has limits on improving my cultivation and could hinder future plans, even harming more than helping."
Thinking this, Chen Yi unhesitatingly handed the alluring divine intent seed to the Grand Elder.
The elder was slightly stunned. Hearing Chen Yi's clear, calm analysis, approval flashed in his eyes.
He shook his head with a bitter smile: "You're right. The giver thought delicately—neither wanting to fully offend nor genuinely help."
When the divine intent seed landed in his palm, despite the Grand Elder's focus, his heart pounded uncontrollably.
He clearly felt this item contained immense energy and traces of mysterious laws transforming soul essence.
If integrated during current refined cultivation, the soul realm had high chance of qualitative leap... truly touching the legendary god-level threshold.
For a powerhouse stuck at mortal peak, this was an irresistible temptation.
But the Grand Elder hesitated briefly. His eyes cleared and firmed; he pushed the divine intent seed back before Chen Yi.
His voice was calm yet concerned: "Xiao Yi, your consideration is correct. This isn't suitable for you now."
"But it's best you keep it yourself."
Seeing Chen Yi's doubtful gaze, he explained: "With my accumulation, I have confidence to step into the final stage within ten years at latest."
"Aid from foreign objects is ultimately inferior. This is for the future—when cultivation bottlenecks or needs higher realm insight, it will be more effective and smooth the path."
Chen Yi tried to speak, but the elder waved to continue: "Don't worry about the Sect Master. His cultivation is at peak; in short time, he sees almost no further path. This divine intent seed has limited effect on him. Thus, this item is the most suitable choice for you."
Seeing the Grand Elder's firm attitude and reasonable analysis, Chen Yi was moved and no longer refused, solemnly accepting the divine intent seed.
After settling ownership of the two divine gifts, their gazes finally rested on the increasingly cold corpse on the ground.
A clearer, more sincere smile than when receiving the Mysterious Heaven Skill appeared on the Grand Elder's face.
To him, today's battle yielded not only the unexpected Mysterious Heaven Skill but also Tang Hao himself—a massive surprise gift.
From the earlier fight, he knew Tang Hao's bones were exceptionally sturdy, far stronger than same-level powerhouses, with faintly emitted energy fluctuations more pure and domineering.
This was clearly high-quality soul bone fusion. Judging by the six soul bones across his body withstanding much soul power impact, quality was likely top-tier—no less than precious soul bones dropped by spirit beasts over 50,000 years cultivation.
"Good man..."
The elder sighed with joking tone.
This Clear Sky Douluo delivered himself to the door not only as a whetstone for the young sect master but left such rich 'legacy' upon arrival.
How could he not be a good man?
No more hesitation; he walked to Tang Hao's body.
His soul power surged, palm striking out.
Soon, six differently colored yet equally radiant light clusters hovered over the Grand Elder's palm.
The six soul bones complemented each other, reflecting surrounding space spectacularly, emitted energy fluctuations stagnating the air.
The Grand Elder looked at the six precious soul bones in hand, finally unable to suppress a smile, his voice slightly brighter: "Good! With these top-grade soul bones, our body sect can add several pillars!"
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