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Soul Technique: Divine Finger!

This soul technique is said to be created by the ancient Ling Clan Dou God. It transforms the power of the soul into a divine finger technique with five fingers. With each finger reduced, the power increases tenfold. One finger can strike the Di Realm soul! To cultivate this soul technique, the Soul Realm must reach the later stages of the Mortal Realm. Otherwise, both form and spirit will perish, and the soul will scatter!

"Turns out it was created by the Ling Clan (Spirit Clan) Dou God."

"A soul technique that can strike the Di Realm soul with just one finger, such a domineering technique!"

After carefully reading the information recorded in the jade slip, Yun Tianming's face revealed an extremely shocked expression.

The Ling Clan, though only briefly mentioned in the original novel, is undeniably one of the eight ancient clans, a superpower that once gave birth to Dou Gods!

Reaching the highest realm in the cultivation of Divine Finger allows one to contend with powerful beings in the Di Realm soul, truly shocking and extraordinary!

It's worth noting that in the entire Dou Qi Continent, there are only a few powerful individuals with Di Realm Soul Realm, namely Hun Tiandi and Gu Yuan as well as Xiao Yan later in the novel with the Nihility Devouring Flame. Each of them is a superpower positioned at the pinnacle of strength!

"Such a heaven-defying soul technique unexpectedly appeared in the Jia Ma Empire, and the protagonist didn't even discover it?"

Yun Tianming found it somewhat unbelievable.

Upon careful consideration, in the current timeline, Xiao Yan was still considered a waste in Wu Tan City, naturally missing this auction in the Imperial Capital. Besides, even if Yao Chen could discover the hidden soul technique in the jade slip, what could he do? After all, the jade slip is incomplete, without a systematic reinforcement and restoration. It's doubtful whether the lost soul technique will see the light of day again.

"The prerequisite for cultivating Divine Finger, just reaching the later stages of the Mortal Realm alone, would probably bottleneck the majority of cultivators."

Yun Tianming couldn't help but be amazed by this.

The later stages of the Mortal Realm equate to the soul strength of a sixth-grade Alchemist. However, this is just the minimum threshold for touching the practice! To cultivate to the highest realm of the "One Finger," one probably needs to reach the complete perfection of the Heavenly Realm, I estimate?

"The path of cultivation is truly arduous and distant."

Yun Tianming sighed deeply, restraining the arrogance that had swelled within his heart.

Indeed, this soul technique is quite formidable, to the extent that it's not inferior to the legendary Heavenly Rank Dou Technique!

However, as the saying goes, the greater the power of a technique, the higher the difficulty of cultivation.

"Divine Finger!"

Yun Tianming formed a crude hand seal with both hands, mobilizing Soul Power to transform an invisible hand. He reached out towards a large tree five hundred meters away, grasping it across the empty space.

"Pa~"

A tree branch, as thick as a finger, snapped and fell.

"This is the result of a month of cultivation."

"Soul techniques are indeed not easy to cultivate."

Yun Tianming shook his head with a bitter smile.

Unlike Dou Techniques, soul techniques utilize Soul Power, and the complexity of their specific operation far surpasses Dou Qi. It has a meaning that can only be understood and not expressed.

Although the progress in cultivating soul techniques is impressive, Yun Tianming has gained a lot during the process. He can clearly feel that his own Soul Power is slowly growing. As long as he continues to practice soul techniques, the quantitative change will eventually lead to a qualitative change, ultimately breaking through his Soul Realm!

"Sect Master, you're back?"

Yun Tianming's expression changed, and he suddenly spoke.

"Tianming, your perception has improved a lot."

A graceful figure flew across the sky. With a fold of her light blue Dou Qi wings, an elegant woman in palace attire descended gracefully from mid-air. The emerald green high heels beneath her slender jade legs made two crisp sounds as they touched the ground, resonating in a captivating manner.

Yun Yun glanced at Yun Tianming, a hint of brilliance flashing in her beautiful eyes. She lightly smiled and said, "You've successfully advanced to a Dou Practitioner, indeed delivering on your words."

"It's just a stroke of luck," Yun Tianming modestly replied.

Initially, he had confidently declared that even without relying on Qi Gathering Powder, he could still condense the Dou Disciple vortex. In reality, through system enhancement, he elevated the Condensing Qi Pill of the Third Grade to the Qi Gathering Powder of the Fourth Grade, which, in a sense, could be considered a form of cheating.

"The process doesn't matter; the key is that you succeeded," Yun Yun nodded with a smile. She vaguely sensed that Yun Tianming seemed to harbor deep secrets, but she didn't inquire further. After all, for cultivators, knowing how to conceal oneself is necessary.

"Since you've delivered on your words, I will also fulfill my promise."

Yun Yun's Spatial Ring flashed, and she sent out two scrolls.

"Many thanks for Sect Master's generous gift!" Yun Tianming didn't hesitate, readily accepting the two scrolls she offered.

"Black Rank High-level Qi Method: Divine Wood Mantra"

"Black Rank Mid-level Dou Technique: Explosive Steps"

He was familiar with Explosive Steps; it was mentioned in the original novel as a body movement-type Dou Technique gifted to the protagonist by Yun Yun. Unexpectedly, it now fell into Yun Tianming's hands ahead of time, indicating that his existence has begun to influence the fate gears of the original story!

Divine Wood Mantra is a Wood attribute Black Rank High-level Qi Method, perfectly suited for Yun Tianming's cultivation.

"May I ask Sect Master where you obtained this Qi Method?" Yun Tianming inquired curiously.

In the Misty Cloud Sect's collection, there was no Black Rank High-level Qi Method of the Wood attribute. She must have acquired it from an external source.

"I obtained this from the Black-Corner Region. Well, that place... has quite a few treasures."

Yun Yun reached to tidy a strand of her blue hair, her words shimmering as if she was reluctant to delve into information about the Black-Corner Region.

Because it is a chaotic, lawless, and bloody dangerous area. Even for her, a Dou Emperor powerhouse, arriving there for the first time was unfamiliar, and she almost fell victim to an ambush!

"Sect Master! You're injured!"

Yun Tianming acted quickly, or it should be said his Soul Perception was keen. He swiftly stepped forward and grabbed Yun Yun's hand, discovering a faint red scar on her fair and clean wrist.

"It's just a minor injury, and I've already treated it with healing Pills."

Yun Yun, suddenly caught off guard, couldn't help but tremble as her hand was grabbed. Subconsciously, she wanted to break free, but upon noticing the sincere and caring gaze in Yun Tianming's eyes, her internal resistance diminished significantly. With a slight bite on her lower lip and a hesitant expression, she eventually gave up the idea of struggling.

As an official disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Tianming was concerned about his Sect Master. Seemingly, nothing was amiss?

"Sect Master, you really don't take care of yourself. What if you end up with a scar?" Yun Tianming expressed his worry while infusing Wood attribute Dou Qi into Yun Yun's hand, promoting Blood Qi circulation to accelerate the recovery of the wound.

"A scar? For cultivators, it's nothing, right?" Yun Yun couldn't help but find it amusing. She wasn't fragile, like a vase that breaks upon a touch. As a dignified Dou Emperor powerhouse, even if she didn't tend to this minor external injury, it would heal quickly in a few days. However, seeing her disciple's genuine concern, she didn't want to dismiss Yun Tianming's goodwill. So, she allowed him to hold her hand and use Wood attribute Dou Qi for healing.

As for the healing process, how should it be described?

Yun Yun had a solitary and cold personality, always preferring solitude from childhood to adulthood. Even if injured in battle, she was accustomed to dealing with wounds alone.

Therefore, an experience like today, being taken care of by someone, was a first for Yun Yun.

The feeling, seems quite nice?

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