Knowing that there might be a being comparable to a Dou Sheng among Yuan Kui's clansmen, and that this being might have lived for tens of thousands of years, Lin Feng felt a slight pressure.
However, it was only a slight pressure! Even with Yuan Kui's race being special, belonging to a long-lived species comparable to magical beasts, a being comparable to a Dou Sheng
would still struggle to survive for tens of thousands of years without their clan's unique sealing methods.
Furthermore, the Dou Qi Continent has been dominated by Dou Qi for tens of thousands of years, and considering the perspective of the original story, this expert from the Holy Clan might have already died within those tens of thousands of years.
Besides, with Lin Feng's current advanced Dou Zong level, he had no right to worry about this.
Even if the sky fell, the seven great imperial clans would still hold it up. For him, a mere Dou Zong, the most important thing right now was to quickly head to the Central Continent, enter the Pill Tower, and find a safe haven!
"Let's put these matters aside for now. First, hand over all the secret techniques you possess, and I promise I will no longer absorb your soul power."
Waving his hand, Lin Feng decided not to concern himself with such long-term matters. Securing the immediate benefits was the pragmatic approach.
"Lord Lin Feng, this…"
However, Yuan Kui didn't agree as readily as Lin Feng had expected. His expression showed some hesitation, as if he had some unspeakable difficulty.
"Just speak plainly!"
"Lord Lin Feng, we, as a contingency plan left by the Holy Clan, naturally inherited the clan's top-tier secret techniques. However, due to our low strength, they exist only as a hidden backup plan."
Yuan Kui didn't hide anything further and directly revealed the plans of the clan's patriarch and others.
"Because they feared we might leak our clan's secret techniques, allowing others on the Dou Qi Continent to learn them, they developed a preventative measure. Regardless of our strength, a restriction has been planted deep within our souls."
"If any of us were to encounter the same situation as my subordinate, it would ensure the secret techniques wouldn't be leaked."
At this point, Yuan Kui cautiously glanced at Lin Feng, hesitated for a moment, and then stated the consequences of leakage.
"If we were subjected to secret techniques like soul searching, our souls would self-destruct, thus ensuring the safety of the clan's secret techniques."
"Then, aren't you useless? Or rather, your only function is to have your soul extracted by me to provide soul power!"
Seeing that the soul-searching secret techniques he desired were nowhere to be found, Lin Feng felt a growing impatience. His gaze towards Yuan Kui became somewhat subtle.
"My lord, I still have a use. Although the secret technique in my mind is sealed, I once secretly obtained a soul attack technique that exists in the Dou Qi Continent!"
Yuan Kui was startled by Lin Feng's expression. He had already decided to surrender, but he had lost all courage. At this moment, he only wanted to live a miserable life rather than die, so he hurriedly revealed the secret technique he had obtained.
"My lord, this is a secret technique I obtained back then. It was extremely top-tier in the Dou Qi Continent tens of thousands of years ago. However, it has a very high threshold for cultivation. It requires the soul to contain spirituality." "
The All Things Return to One Spirit Attack Secret Technique!"
After receiving the information from Yuan Kui, these words naturally appeared in Lin Feng's mind.
"Attention, those who come after: The threshold for cultivating this secret technique is extremely high. The soul must give birth to spirituality, that is, enter the Spirit Realm. If you force yourself to cultivate it, your soul is in danger of completely collapsing and being unable to recover. Those who come after, please remember this!"
After these words appeared, what followed was not the main content of the secret technique, but a message similar to a warning.
Seeing this, Lin Feng understood why Yuan Kui hadn't used that powerful secret technique to attack him months ago.
Of course, Lin Feng was also extremely envious of Yuan Kui's secret technique that allowed him to etherealize his body and become immune to battle qi. He wondered if this technique placed him in another dimension or atomized his body's molecules. If he could understand the principle, Lin Feng might have a chance to create a similar secret technique.
However, Yuan Kui, as a hidden trump card of the Holy Clan, had only used this etherealization technique from beginning to end. Was it because his talent was too weak, or perhaps his combat experience was insufficient, preventing him from using other secret techniques?
Thinking of this, Lin Feng gave Yuan Kui a disdainful look. It seemed this guy was also a fraud!
His lack of talent, making him useless in the final battle, was probably one of the most important reasons why he was chosen as a trump card instead of participating in the final battle!
Feeling offended by Lin Feng's strange gaze, Yuan Kui was like a fish on a chopping board, powerless to resist.
All he could do now was learn from the fish's seven-second memory and pretend he didn't know anything!
"The Secret Technique of Returning to Oneness and Attacking the Spirit! This secret technique is the culmination of many years of research by this sage, observing the mysteries of heaven, earth, sun, moon, mountains, and rivers, and studying numerous other secret techniques of soul attack."
"Finally, beneath the Bodhi Tree, he attained enlightenment and comprehended this secret technique!"
"The cultivation of this secret technique is extremely simple, and its upper limit is also extremely high. One only needs to observe the divine needle deep within the soul sea. Through constant hammering and continuous cultivation, when the divine needle is fully formed, even if the opponent possesses a soul-protecting secret technique of the same level, it can be easily killed!"
"As for the lower limit, this secret technique, after half a lifetime of study, requires a soul of the Spirit Realm to be worthy of learning."
"And after the soul reaches the Spirit Realm, can the lower limit be low? This sage has never associated with mortals!"
"Those who come after, if fortunate enough to obtain this sage's secret technique, remember this sage's name—the Great Sage of Returning to the Origin!"
"This Saint, once used this secret technique to kill a being comparable to a Dou Di in a battle against extraterrestrial demons. Of course, this also triggered my injuries, and I could hardly survive!"
"Those who come after, if you have the guts, try placing your soul power under lightning to cleanse your soul of all its Yin energy!"
"Hahaha, but be careful! This Great Saint suffered irreparable injuries because of this. Otherwise, with my talent, calling myself the Guiyuan Emperor wouldn't be out of the question!"
When Lin Feng saw the initial introduction, he expected the secret technique's contents to appear, but instead, a towering figure appeared in his mind. After hearing the introduction
, Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh, realizing he had truly encountered a treasure.
Perhaps it was because Yuan Kui saw the later introduction that he didn't pass on this being's inheritance to the Holy Clan.
With his talent, he has a chance to cultivate to the Spirit Realm in the future, and if he cultivates this secret technique, he might even have a chance to rise to prominence.
After all, Yuan Kui's clan is powerful because of its soul power and devouring power.
Even if his talent was lacking, his powerful secret techniques made him incomparable to those of the Dou Qi Continent.
Of course, as one of the top beings on the Dou Qi Continent, the Great Sage Guiyuan must have left behind some backup plans. Viewing the introduction was fine, but if the contents of the secret techniques were detected being viewed by the extraterrestrial evil race, it might lead to self-destruction.
After all, this Great Sage had killed a Dou Di, and his words revealed his immense pride.
To be able to kill a Dou Di while at the Dou Sheng realm demonstrates a talent that Lin Feng cannot even imagine now.
Even the most powerful Dragon Phoenix tens of thousands of years ago, at the same realm, might not have been able to truly gain an absolute advantage against the Great Sage Guiyuan.
Of course, his ability to kill a Dou Di while only a Dou Sheng meant he must have reached the Half-Emperor realm, and his soul realm must be within the Emperor realm—both were formidable beings.
"However, the Great Sage Guiyuan attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, and later killed a being comparable to a Dou Di among the extraterrestrial evil races."
Lin Feng recalled the original story. It was said that the Bodhi Tree became what it is today because a Dou Di, shrouded in black energy, forcibly demanded healing.
For some reason, the Bodhi Tree refused, leading to a great battle that ended with the Dou Di's death and the Bodhi Tree shrinking to a thousand feet in size.
What role did the Great Sage Guiyuan play in this?
And that Dou Di radiating black energy might not actually be a Dou Di, but rather an extraterrestrial evil race member comparable to a Dou Di. And the reason it radiated black energy and was entwined with powerful resentment—was it because this being was a powerful member of the Yuan Kui clan who possessed the power of devouring?
Perhaps this was why the Bodhi Tree was unwilling to heal it; after all, this was an invader!
Of course, all of this was just Lin Feng's speculation. Tens of thousands of years had passed, and everything had changed. The extraterrestrial evil race had long been wiped out, and Lin Feng believed that there were very few beings like Yuan Kui.
Of course, if the Great Sage Guiyuan truly had an extraordinary connection with the Bodhi Ancient Tree,
then he would have a great chance to use his Five Elements Technique to achieve a symbiotic relationship with the Bodhi Ancient Tree, thereby sharing its powerful origin.
As a price, Lin Feng would naturally have to find a way to remove its black energy, and even help it transform!
However, these were things he would only consider after reaching the Half-Saint or even Dou Sheng level.
If Lin Feng's progress was not fast, and he hadn't even reached the Transcendent Venerable realm by the time the Bodhi Ancient Tree appeared, given Lin Feng's personality, he would absolutely not risk his life to enter the Desolate Ancient Domain. After
memorizing the Myriad Things Return to One Spirit Attack Secret Technique in his mind, Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes, looked at Yuan Kui, whose eyes showed trepidation, and spoke calmly.
"This secret technique is quite good. You've done a great service this time, even though your clan, and even you yourself, have invaded the Dou Qi Continent."
As Lin Feng spoke, Yuan Kui's face gradually turned pale and crazed. "Does he not intend to keep his promise?"
"However, I, Lin Feng, always keep my word!"
"From now on, you'll stay here! As for your soul power, I won't extract it again."
Lin Feng paused, thinking that this guy might still have some good things he hadn't revealed. So, he decided to give Yuan Kui some hope.
"Even if you have some treasure similar to what I have today, I might consider your freedom."
"Of course, all of this is after I have a way to control you!"
As soon as Lin Feng finished speaking, Yuan Kui immediately gasped for breath. "I've paid so much, and my life is finally saved!"
After hearing Lin Feng's conditions, Yuan Kui seemed to remember something, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes, which Lin Feng noticed.
However, Yuan Kui seemed to have some reservations and didn't say it immediately.
Lin Feng wasn't in a hurry. He didn't yet have the means to control Yuan Kui, and even if Yuan Kui revealed some important information, he wouldn't release him immediately.
"Think it over before you tell me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Feng's soul body became Yuan Kui, leaving him deep in thought.
"Hoo,"
Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes inside the spaceship and exhaled a breath of turbid air.
"A huge gain!"
Feeling the Myriad Things Return to One Spirit Attack Secret Technique in his mind, although he couldn't cultivate it immediately, and he had promised Yuan Kui that he wouldn't extract his soul in the future, Lin Feng couldn't enter the Spirit Realm in a short time.
Therefore, he naturally couldn't reach the minimum standard for cultivating this secret technique.
"However, now I have also cultivated a secret technique in soul attack. Now, I only lack a soul protection technique!"
"I hope to gain something in the Pill Tower!"
"Husband, in half a day, we will end the journey through the space wormhole and truly arrive in Zhongzhou!"
Sensing Lin Feng's awakening, Cai Lin gently reminded him.
"Has that much time passed?"
"It was Zi Yan who made her move!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Cai Lin's eyes. "On the day she took control of the spaceship, Zi Yan found the desolate environment unbearable. Even though Xian'er and I often took turns with her, it was still difficult to dispel the loneliness."
"So, Zi Yan used her powerful spatial manipulation abilities to forcibly shorten the original ten-day or even half-month journey to five days."
Hearing Cai Lin's explanation, Lin Feng was somewhat amused and exasperated. This was very much in line with the young lady's personality.
"Since we only have half a day left, let's go out too!"
"Okay!"
"Click!"
On the spaceship, along with Lin Feng's movements, a slight sound of a door opening rang out, attracting the attention of the two controllers outside the spaceship.
When she saw Lin Feng and Cai Lin walk out side by side, Zi Yan's eyes immediately revealed a hint of joy.
"Lin Feng, you've finally come out of seclusion!"
Zi Yan immediately dropped the spaceship she was controlling. Of course, with Little Fairy Doctor's control, the spaceship wouldn't go out of control.
However, without the support of Zi Yan's spatial power, their speed slowed down considerably.
(End of Chapter)