Battle Through the Heavens: Heavenly comprehension

For someone of her background and age to have reached the peak of the Dou Ling level, it likely wouldn't take long before she advanced to Dou Wang.

Such talent surpassed even that of Xiao Lin!

"You're quite composed, not like most women," Gu Yuan remarked with a faint nod of approval. "I won't let your Xiao family care for my daughter without fair compensation."

As he spoke, Gu Yuan casually flicked two beams of water-blue light toward the bedside.

The light condensed, revealing two exquisitely crafted and ornate scrolls that now rested in full view of Qin Yueyao and the others.

Gu Yuan explained, "I came in a rush today and didn't bring any formal gifts. These cultivation techniques and Dou Skills—one is to celebrate the birth of a genius in your Xiao Clan, and the other as payment for looking after my daughter."

Xiao Lin began to offer polite thanks, but before he could finish his sentence, Gu Yuan vanished from sight.

His sudden disappearance left everyone in the room stunned and gasping in shock.

After regaining his composure, Xiao Lin, accompanied by his son Xiao Zhan, approached the bedside and said to his daughter-in-law, "Yueyao, take a look at the cultivation technique and Dou Skill first."

Qin Yueyao nodded slightly. She unrolled the scroll containing the cultivation technique for a quick glance and was immediately struck with astonishment. After examining the Dou Skill, she looked up and exclaimed, "These are both advanced Earth-tier techniques!"

"What?!" Even Xiao Lin, who had weathered decades of life with a calm temperament, lost his composure in that moment.

Advanced Earth-tier cultivation techniques and Dou Skills were rare treasures in the Jia Ma Empire. It was uncertain if any even existed. Yet that middle-aged man had casually gifted two advanced Earth-tier techniques.

What's more, these were a complete set—such a combination was far more valuable than two random techniques or skills.

Xiao Lin quickly regained his senses. With a stern expression, he addressed the maids and steward in the room: "Today's events must remain a secret. If I hear so much as a whisper outside these walls..."

Though he didn't finish his sentence with explicit threats, the gravity in his tone was enough to make everyone realize how serious the matter was.

Turning to his daughter-in-law, Xiao Lin gave further instructions: "These cultivation techniques and Dou Skills were clearly gifted to you by that gentleman. You are to train with them yourself, but you must never share them with anyone else—not even Zhan'er."

Qin Yueyao nodded solemnly, understanding the weight of his words.

She was intelligent enough to know the implications. Earth-tier techniques held immense value. If word got out, it could spell disaster for the Xiao family.

Moreover, that middle-aged man was clearly no ordinary individual. Who could predict his temperament? If they angered him, the consequences might be even worse than external threats.

Even Xiao Yan was somewhat surprised by Gu Yuan's gifts.

That guy didn't even lift a finger beyond arranging a wife for me in the original timeline. Yet now, he's willing to part with such treasures?

It seemed that Xiao Yan's presence had already stirred the butterfly effect.

If not for Xiao Yan's efforts to create cultivation techniques and enhance both his and his mother's talent, Gu Yuan wouldn't have been moved enough to bestow such advanced Earth-tier techniques.

Especially remarkable was his mother's current strength, which far exceeded Xiao Yan's expectations.

Just a few days ago, her Dou Crystal was spiky like a sea urchin. Now, with all nine spikes fully retracted, it was evident she had reached the peak of the Dou Ling level!

For the Xiao family's techniques to nurture a peak Dou Ling-level powerhouse at just over 30 years old—this was already an extraordinary feat in the Jia Ma Empire.

If she didn't fall prematurely, by the time Xiao Yan grew older, the Xiao family could very likely produce a Dou Huang-level expert.

And this was merely based on raw talent alone.

If you include the advanced Earth-tier cultivation techniques and Dou Skills gifted by his father-in-law, Gu Yuan, Xiao Yan believed that with his mother's current aptitude, breaking through to the Dou Zong level was entirely possible.

The thought of having practically changed the fate of the Xiao family immediately upon his birth filled Xiao Yan with excitement.

A Dou Zong possessing advanced Earth-tier Dou Skills would be an invincible existence within the Jia Ma Empire.

However, after all the effort and turmoil he went through just to be born, Xiao Yan soon felt a wave of fatigue wash over him.

He decided that after a good rest, he would quickly gain enlightenment and figure out a method to start cultivating Dou Qi immediately, further increasing his advantage!

Xiao Yan's birth naturally caused a huge sensation in Wu Tan City.

Born with innate three-stage Dou Qi—an achievement that many disciples of Wu Tan City's families couldn't reach even after one or two years of training.

For this tiny little boy to possess such strength right from birth left people marveling and speculating: Could someone truly start cultivating in the womb?

Of course, these thoughts stayed in their minds. Publicly, everyone congratulated the Xiao family on the birth of a genius, predicting that he would one day rival even the old patriarch—a Dou Huang-level expert.

A month later, the Xiao family held a grand celebration for Xiao Yan's first full month of life.

Xiao Yan, however, found no joy in the event. The noisy crowd gave him a headache.

The chaotic environment was a stark contrast to the peaceful settings he was accustomed to for enlightenment in his past life.

Idly fiddling with the ancient ring hanging around his neck, Xiao Yan tried to ease his frustration.

Due to his extraordinary talent, his mother had given him the ring that contained Yao Lao's soul and hung it around his neck ahead of time.

"I wonder how old I'll be when I can 'revive' Yao Lao," Xiao Yan pondered silently.

Reviving Yao Lao required meeting two conditions.

First, Xiao Yan needed to reach the Dou Zhe level. Second, Yao Lao needed to absorb Dou Qi for three years to recover enough strength to appear.

Xiao Yan knew that Yao Lao was somewhat conscious during those three years.

The delay in appearing wasn't due to a lack of awareness, but rather to ensure he had enough strength to deal with potential Soul Hall threats.

After being paraded around for the celebration, Xiao Yan was placed back in his crib. He closed his eyes and resumed his efforts at enlightenment.

Being born a prodigy, Xiao Yan's mother often talked to him about Dou Qi cultivation, wishing for him to grow into a great stronghold for the family.

With proper cultivation knowledge instilled in him, Xiao Yan's exceptional comprehension flourished to its fullest potential.

The orthodox Dou Qi cultivation method required forming hand seals and meditating to focus on training and guide the energy of heaven and earth.

The challenge Xiao Yan needed to overcome was this: finding a way to cultivate without needing to meditate.

He wanted to be able to cultivate while lying down, standing, or even just casually lounging around.

However, the difficulty of this breakthrough was far greater than Xiao Yan initially expected.

The Dou Qi cultivation method widely practiced across the Dou Qi Continent was the result of painstaking research by the ancient Dou Di experts. It was universally recognized as the optimal method for training in the Dou Qi stage.

For Xiao Yan to attempt to alter a method devised by Dou Di experts was no small feat—it was a monumental challenge.

Months passed.

Having absorbed even more knowledge about Dou Qi cultivation, mastered the fundamental method entirely, and observed countless Xiao family members training, Xiao Yan accumulated a wealth of information.

With this abundance of data, his pace of enlightenment quickened significantly, and he finally achieved a breakthrough.

[After days of research and applying the "Dou Qi Cultivation Method," you've gained enlightenment. You've developed the "Dou Qi Breathing Technique"!]

(End of Chapter)

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