Chapter 390: Three Ultimate Techniques Among the Thirty Six Divine Powers
"Xiao Tiance, if you're willing to lend a hand, we three elders will surely repay your kindness," the elderly man said solemnly.
This scene unfolded in the dungeon of the True Phoenix Clan, a race of divine beasts known for their unparalleled strength.
Xiao Tiance listened to the elder's words without expressing any particular emotion. He had no prior connection to these three individuals. Though they were all Heavenly Supremes, and the elder who communicated with him telepathically had even reached the late stage of the Immortal grade Heavenly Supreme, Xiao Tiance remained cautious.
These were formidable individuals, but Xiao Tiance couldn't be sure of their true identities or intentions. Recklessly rescuing them could lead to unforeseen consequences. He wasn't naive enough to make such a rash decision.
"Elder," Xiao Tiance chuckled, "if our roles were reversed, I doubt you'd agree to release someone in your position without knowing anything about them."
His tone was light, but he wasn't joking. The fact that the True Phoenix Clan had built such a secure dungeon to imprison these three indicated the immense value of whatever they possessed. It had been tens of thousands of years, and yet the clan hadn't harmed them. This alone showed the complexity of the situation.
He wasn't foolish enough to interfere.
The elder sighed, acknowledging the logic in Xiao Tiance's words. "You are right. I was too abrupt.
We three siblings have been trapped here for countless years. At this point, we're nearing the end of our lifespans. Xiao Tiance, if you're unwilling to help, I won't force the issue. After all, the True Phoenix Clan is one of the most powerful divine beast clans in the Grand Thousand Worlds. Considering your current strength only at the early stage of Spirit grade Heavenly Supreme it's understandable that you wouldn't want to risk a direct conflict with them just to rescue us."
The elder's words carried a subtle hint of reverse psychology, designed to probe Xiao Tiance's resolve.
However, Xiao Tiance, with over a thousand years of experience spanning two lifetimes, saw through this tactic easily. He had learned from experience that being provoked in such situations was a sign of true foolishness.
He smiled and replied, "Since you put it that way, elder, I'll take my leave."
With that, Xiao Tiance turned and began walking away.
As his figure grew more distant from the dungeon, a sigh echoed from behind him.
"Wait, Xiao Tiance. Come back, and let's talk this over."
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance's lips curled into a faint smile. In a flash, he reappeared in front of the cell, his voice calm yet tinged with amusement. "Elder, what more is there to discuss? Didn't you already accept your fate just now?"
The elder let out a hearty laugh. "You're impressive, Xiao Tiance. Despite your youth, you didn't fall for my provocation. Such prudence is rare indeed.
How about this: tell me your conditions. What do you want in return for helping us escape? Speak openly. If we can meet your terms, we will. If not, we promise not to create any disturbances that could jeopardize your safety when leaving the True Phoenix Clan's ancestral grounds. How does that sound?"
The elder's sharp eyes gleamed with a flicker of hope.
Xiao Tiance pondered for a moment before nodding. "If that's the case, then I won't hold back. There are indeed some questions on my mind. Would you be willing to answer them?"
"Questions?" The elder chuckled. "I assume you're curious about who we are, why the True Phoenix Clan is so intent on keeping us here, and what you stand to gain from helping us escape. Am I correct?"
Xiao Tiance clapped his hands and smiled. "Elder, you're truly insightful. You've guessed it all. So, will you answer these three questions?"
The elder sighed deeply before responding. "Very well. Xiao Tiance, we are nearing the end of our lives. If you don't help us, we'll likely perish here in a few decades. At this point, there's no need to take secrets to the grave.
Let me tell you a story.
Many years ago, four young prodigies, each bearing the hopes of their clans, set out together to explore the Grand Thousand Worlds.
These four were no ordinary individuals; they were geniuses destined to rise to greatness. During their journey, they encountered countless life and death trials but managed to grow stronger together.
One day, they discovered an ancient relic continent. This place was extraordinary, containing a treasure trove of rare artifacts and powerful divine techniques. Among the treasures were four jade slips, each containing one of the Thirty Six Divine Powers.
The jade slips were unique. Upon contact, the powers recorded within them were automatically inherited by the four prodigies, and the slips themselves crumbled into dust.
At first, this discovery seemed like a blessing. But one of the prodigies was overcome by greed. He not only wanted the resources and treasures from the relic but also sought to claim all four divine powers for himself.
In his pursuit of power, he betrayed his companions, orchestrating an elaborate scheme that led to their downfall. The three of us were captured and imprisoned here, while he aligned himself with the True Phoenix Clan to secure his gains.
However, the Thirty Six Divine Powers are no trivial matter. Each one is immensely powerful and deeply tied to its inheritor. That treacherous individual, though greedy, did not dare to forcefully extract the powers from us, fearing that we might self destruct in retaliation. Such an act would not only destroy the ancestral grounds of the True Phoenix Clan but also obliterate the divine powers he coveted.
And so, here we remain trapped for countless years, holding onto these divine powers while he bides his time, waiting for an opportunity to seize them without risk."
The elder's voice carried a mix of bitterness, anger, and unyielding defiance as he concluded his tale.
Thus, these three individuals have been imprisoned here for countless years.
"Xiao Tiance, if you were one of these three young people, would you be willing to compromise?"
As these words fell, Xiao Tiance felt a wave of shock in his heart. He knew that the Thirty Six Divine Powers were the most formidable techniques in the Grand Thousand Worlds.
Each of them represented the pinnacle of strength, and once unleashed, they rendered almost anyone powerless to resist.
Among these powers were techniques such as One Breath to Form Three Purities, The Eightfold Pagoda, Supreme Sky Radiance, The Great Wind Calling Technique, Nine Turn Heavenly Dragon, Divine Phoenix Extinguishing Heaven, Cycle of Samsara Palm, Carefree Meteor Technique, Floating Light Dust Flicking Fist, Doomsday Divine Path, Heavenly Shield Technique, Ten Thousand Buddhas Array, The Solitary Dominance Formula, Nine Yin Arts, Star Shifting Technique, Unified Heavenly Gang Technique, Great Samsara Technique, Nine Lives Nine Deaths Technique, Heavenly Light Elusive Scripture, Savior's Calculation, and many more.
For instance, One Breath to Form Three Purities was a technique mastered by Mu Chen, one of the Thirty Six Divine Powers, which exponentially boosted his combat power. Its strength was unmatched.
What Xiao Tiance hadn't anticipated was that each of these three Heavenly Supremes imprisoned here had mastered one of the Thirty Six Divine Powers. This revelation was simply astonishing.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart. Shaking his head, Xiao Tiance calmly said, "If I were them, I would've chosen self destruction the moment I was imprisoned. Someone who is so deceitful and willing to betray their friends proves to be utterly despicable."
"Hahaha, Xiao Tiance, you truly speak your mind!" the elder laughed. "Unfortunately, the three of us carried the hopes of our clans. We always believed there might be a way to escape, which is why we didn't make the choice you suggested back then.
As time passed, our only thought was to learn how our clans are faring now. But alas, we've lost the passion and indignation we once had. Now, we are confined to this tiny space, unable to leave.
Xiao Tiance, you should now have answers to your first two questions. As for your third what you will gain from helping us we are willing to give you the three Thirty Six Divine Powers we each carry. How about that?"
The elder laughed, but his voice carried a mix of relief, sorrow, and deep regret.
Outside the cell, Xiao Tiance felt his heart race upon hearing this. The thought of obtaining three of the legendary Thirty Six Divine Powers was tempting. However, he quickly suppressed his greed, replaced his smile with a serious expression, and asked through telepathy, "Elder, if you are willing to part with these divine powers, why not give them to the person who betrayed you?
If you handed them over to him, given your relationship, he likely wouldn't take your lives. Wouldn't that have saved you from endless years of imprisonment?"
At that moment, a frail but determined female voice suddenly responded, "Hmph! Feng Tian, that scoundrel! Even if he wouldn't kill us, we would never hand over our inherited divine powers to him.
Young man, most people would have immediately succumbed to such a tempting offer. But you've managed to restrain your greed that's impressive.
If you don't fall in battle, you'll undoubtedly become one of the top Saint grade Heavenly Supremes in the Grand Thousand Worlds.
Earlier, my brother offered to give you the divine powers we carry as payment for freeing us. I, too, agree to this."
"And so do I!"
Hearing the two telepathic responses, Xiao Tiance looked into the cell.
What he saw surprised him. The three prisoners, who had appeared aged with white hair moments ago, began to transform. Their hair regained its natural color, their wrinkled skin smoothed out, and their faces turned youthful again.
Among them, the man who had reached the late stage of Immortal grade Heavenly Supreme had a square, commanding face that exuded authority.
To his left was a man with an extraordinarily handsome and almost otherworldly face, one of the top three most attractive men Xiao Tiance had ever seen.
On the right stood a woman with striking beauty. While she wasn't as stunning as Medusa or Gu Xun'er, she was undeniably lovely.
The woman smiled and said, "Young man, don't be surprised. This transformation is due to one of the Thirty Six Divine Powers we cultivated: the Eternal Youth Technique.
Anyone who practices it not only retains a youthful appearance but can also alter their visage at will. Even a Saint grade Heavenly Supreme would find it difficult to see through this disguise.
Although this power isn't as combat focused as the other Thirty Six Divine Powers, it drives countless women in the Grand Thousand Worlds to obsession and is also an excellent technique for assassination.
If you agree to help us, I'll teach you this technique right now."
Xiao Tiance's lips twitched in disbelief. He hadn't expected such a technique to be among the Thirty Six Divine Powers. It felt oddly out of place compared to the others, which were primarily combat oriented.
Still, being one of the Thirty Six Divine Powers meant it must have unique value.
But he shook his head and said firmly, "It's not enough."
The three prisoners were stunned. "Not enough?"
"Yes," Xiao Tiance said confidently. "While the offer of three Thirty Six Divine Powers is tempting, it's not enough for me."
"What more do you want?" they asked impatiently.
"I want your allegiance," Xiao Tiance replied, his voice steady. "In other words, I want the three of you to work for me. Not only do I want your divine powers, but I also want the combat prowess of three Heavenly Supremes.
At this moment, it's you who need me not the other way around. So I believe I have the right to set these terms.
Whether or not you accept is entirely up to you."
"Xiao Tiance, isn't that a bit too greedy? Each of the Thirty Six Divine Powers is coveted by every top expert in the Grand Thousand Worlds. Offering three of them already exceeds the value of your assistance. This is far from fair!"
(End of Chapter)
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