Chapter 33: DESOLATE PALMS Technique
DESOLATE PALMS Technique
Ye Chen and Chu Yuechan played a game of chase for 15 minutes, during which Ye Chen found himself unable to catch up with Chu Yuechan. Acknowledging her superior strength, he eventually gave up and lay down on the grass.
"Ye Chen, have you given up? Then, become stronger as quickly as possible," Chu Yuechan encouraged him.
"Yuechan, can you leave this place too?" Ye Chen asked.
"For the time being, I cannot, unless you become strong enough to summon me outside," Chu Yuechan replied.
"What do you mean?" Ye Chen questioned.
"To maintain my physical form outside, I require your energy. As long as I remain outside, your energy will be depleted. Once it is exhausted, I will automatically return to the Fairy Gate," she explained.
"Then, what is your current cultivation level?" Ye Chen inquired.
"That's a secret. However, in the God Realm, there are very few who could challenge me, especially since the era of the True Gods has ended."
If Ye Chen could summon Chu Yuechan outside, he would have nothing to fear in the Deity Realm.
"That's incredible," Ye Chen said. "But how do you know that the era of the Gods has ended? Has this place had other masters before?"
"No, you are the first person to own this place. However, the one who created it was the last True God, who was also the first spiritual weapon master in the entire Deva Realm. He constructed this space using the rarest and most valuable materials available."
"Oh, I see," Ye Chen acknowledged.
"Let's explore the area," Chu Yuechan said, grabbing Ye Chen's hand as they toured the various locations.
They visited the medicinal garden, the hot springs, the training grounds, the armory, the pill workshop, and even a dual cultivation room with an enormous bed that could accommodate dozens of people. However, the armory and pill workshop were empty. Eventually, they arrived at a towering pagoda.
Inside, Ye Chen discovered that the interior was far more spacious than it appeared from the outside. Thousands of books were neatly arranged on shelves.
"These books contain cultivation techniques and combat arts," Chu Yuechan explained.
Excited, Ye Chen browsed through the collection, searching for a technique that suited him. Meanwhile, Chu Yuechan sat back, observing him with interest.
After some time, Ye Chen found a technique he believed to be strong and suitable for him. "Yuechan, may I take this technique?" he asked.
"Of course. Everything here belongs to you now. You are free to take whatever you desire," she assured him.
The technique was called DESOLATE PALMS.
DESOLATE PALMS consisted of five stages. The first stage involved extending one finger, and each subsequent stage added an additional finger.
Eager to test it out, Ye Chen moved to the training room. Typically, mastering a technique required a significant amount of time, but after reading through it once, Ye Chen already understood its principles.
He positioned himself and initiated the first-stage movement of DESOLATE PALMS. Suddenly, the bright sky within the Fairy Gate turned pitch black.
"DESOLATE PALMS: First Finger Technique!" Ye Chen exclaimed.
A massive hand, emanating an ancient aura, materialized from behind the clouds. Only one finger was extended while the rest remained closed. The technique struck the ground, causing a loud impact and shaking the entire training room.
Satisfied with the result, Ye Chen proceeded to the second level.
Once again, the sky darkened, but this time it was even more intense than before.
"DESOLATE PALMS: Second Finger Technique!" Ye Chen shouted.
This time, the ancient hand appeared with two extended fingers. The force it generated was several times stronger than the first stage, creating an even more powerful shockwave.
"Hahaha! What an incredible technique!" Ye Chen laughed in excitement.
However, after executing the second stage, he suddenly felt weak. His vision blurred, and he collapsed onto the floor, unconscious.
From a distance, Chu Yuechan shook her head. While she admired Ye Chen's rapid comprehension, she found it foolish that he had exhausted himself so quickly.
"He doesn't even know his own energy limits," she muttered.
Realizing that the burden of using the second-stage DESOLATE PALMS exceeded Ye Chen's current energy reserves, Chu Yuechan approached his unconscious body.
She sat on the floor and lifted Ye Chen's head onto her lap, gently stroking his hair. Watching him sleep peacefully brought a sense of joy to her. She admired his handsome face and felt she would never grow tired of looking at him.
Several hours passed before Ye Chen finally regained consciousness. He felt something soft supporting his head and smelled a pleasant fragrance. When he opened his eyes, he saw Chu Yuechan's snow-white thighs right before him. As he looked up, he was met with the sight of her ample chest wrapped in white fabric.
Chu Yuechan smiled down at him. "Ye Chen, you're awake."
Quickly, Ye Chen sat up beside her. "Yuechan, what happened to me?" he asked.
"You used the DESOLATE PALMS technique and drained your energy, causing you to faint," she explained.
Ye Chen recalled what had transpired and was surprised by the immense energy consumption required for just the second stage of the technique.
"How long was I unconscious?" he asked.
"Approximately eight to nine hours," Chu Yuechan answered.
"That long? I need to leave! If I don't, I'll be late for school and won't get to see Yanyan!" Ye Chen panicked.
Chu Yuechan chuckled at his reaction. "Relax, the time in this space moves differently. Five days here are equivalent to only one day in the real world. So even if you've been here for ten hours, only two hours have passed outside."
"This place is truly incredible," Ye Chen marveled.
"Now, focus on recovering your energy. I'll leave for now. If you need anything, just call my name," Chu Yuechan said before departing the training room.
Left alone, Ye Chen crossed his legs and began absorbing the energy around him, restoring his strength while continuing his cultivation.