Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Tang San instantly cleared his head.
"You're right, Xiao Wu," he said seriously. "Only we decide our own future.
That novel paints me as a hypocrite....claiming I deliberately plotted against you for your hundred-thousand-year soul ring. That's utter nonsense!"
"How could I, Tang San, ever do something so despicable?"
He grasped her hands and spoke with conviction, "I swear to the heavens—my feelings for you are genuine and without deceit. If I utter a single lie, may—"
Before he could finish, Xiao Wu squeezed his fingers gently.
"Brother, I believe you," she said softly. "You'll protect me, right?"
"As long as I live," Tang San replied without hesitation, "no one will harm you unless they step over my body."
The solemn vow made Xiao Wu's eyes shine.
After a brief pause, Tang San changed the subject.
"That said, even though that so-called group leader's cultivation is low, the techniques he shared are… impressive. Come, I'll show you."
He led Xiao Wu outside, formed hand seals, and demonstrated the Vermilion Bird Treasure Technique.
The first strike briefly bound the surrounding space within five meters.
Though the confinement lasted only a quarter of a second, it was enough to leave Xiao Wu stunned.
The second strike, Flowing Fire, surged with speed....Tang San moved like a cheetah and even skimmed the air for a moment.
The third strike, Sky-Splitting, roared with a piercing cry as a blazing tail swept through the air, heat distorting the space itself.
He stopped there. The fourth strike, Fire Rain, demanded more soul power than he could safely muster.
When the demonstration ended, Xiao Wu clapped in awe.
"Brother, that's incredible! That technique really came from the group leader?"
Tang San wiped the sweat from his brow, breathing hard.
"It's not a soul skill. It's a cultivation technique—the Vermilion Bird Treasure Technique. Ten strikes in total.
I can only manage the first three for now. If I push myself, maybe the fourth."
"The first three are already that strong?" Xiao Wu's eyes sparkled with admiration.
The stronger Brother San becomes, the safer I'll be in this human city, she thought happily.
Then she remembered something. "By the way—how many strikes can that group leader Zhu Chen use?"
Tang San snorted. "He's barely started cultivating. Some 'Blood Moving Realm.' He'd be lucky to land the first strike."
"Blood Moving Realm?" Xiao Wu tilted her head. "Is that strong?"
"Just from the name, you can tell it's the lowest level there," Tang San said dismissively.
Xiao Wu nodded. "Then you're still the best, Brother. You're already a Level 38 Soul Master—breaking through to Soul Sect soon, right?"
"Soon," Tang San said, clenching his fist. Confidence gleamed in his eyes.
"Once I reach Soul Sect and obtain a ten-thousand-year soul ring, I'll show them what a true powerhouse is.
Body Tempering, Core Formation, Divine Transformation—ants, all of them."
Meanwhile — In the Chat Group
To repay Zhu Chen's sincerity, the others began contributing in earnest.
[Xiao Yan]: Brother Zhu, your Vermilion Bird Technique helped me greatly.
After discussing it with my master, we've decided to share the Burning Technique. Please advise!]
[Notice: Xiao Yan has uploaded the "Burning Technique."]
[Xiao Yan]: Though it starts as a low-grade Yellow Rank method, its potential grows as different flames are absorbed.
With enough accumulation, it can rival high-grade Heaven Rank techniques.]
[Wang Lin]: I'll contribute as well—one technique and one divine ability.]
[Notice: Wang Lin has uploaded the "Divine Path Technique."]
[Notice: Wang Lin has uploaded the "Extreme Realm Divine Sense."]
These were early methods Wang Lin had cultivated.
Though no longer essential to him, they were priceless to others...especially to cultivators below Nascent Soul.
[Wang Lin]: The Divine Path Technique allows the condensation of a clone.
When the clone reaches parity with the original and merges back, it can break shackles. It played a crucial role in my progress.]
[Wang Lin]: The Extreme Realm Divine Sense was obtained unexpectedly through the Yellow Spring Ascension Technique.
Before Nascent Soul, it is peerless—when I first formed my core, I relied on it to slay many peers, even late-stage Core Formation cultivators.]
[Wang Lin]: But power has limits. Past a certain point, it can become a bottleneck. Cultivate with caution.]
Han Li's heart stirred.
A clone-condensing method… a divine sense unparalleled among peers…
He had little interest in the Burning Technique, but Wang Lin's contributions were invaluable.
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