As the words landed, time seemed to freeze at that moment. Bei Chenheng's face stiffened. This was his biggest secret, as well as the greatest secret of his Imperial father. For many years, outsiders had no way of knowing, and he himself had pondered various ways to break free from this dilemma, all in vain.
Unexpectedly, today, with just a glance, the master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion before him casually exposed it.
"Senior is familiar with this cultivation technique?" Bei Chenheng asked excitedly, "Then… Senior, do you have a way to solve the shortcomings of this cultivation technique?"
"It's just the Devour the Heavens and Swallow the Earth technique," Li Yun said casually.
"Devour the Heavens and Swallow the Earth… technique?" Bei Chenheng's expression was strange. This seemed somewhat different from what he knew. He was clearly practicing a different technique.
"Oh, right." Li Yun seemed to recall something and continued, "What you're cultivating is the incomplete version. It has another name: the Primordial Spirit Absorption Divine Art!
"This cultivation technique has no requirements for the practitioner's aptitude because it's not meant for the master to cultivate but for the attached individuals… As long as the master is willing, the cultivation of the attached individuals can be transferred to several bodies. Am I right?" Li Yun spoke confidently.
"If I'm not mistaken, the nine princes of the Great Yin Dynasty have all practiced this technique. The original version of the Primordial Spirit Absorption Divine Art is in the hands of the Great Yin God Emperor!"
After saying this, Bei Chenheng hadn't reacted yet. On the side, the Great Wilderness City Lord first took in a sharp breath, his eyes widened, looking at Li Yun in disbelief, then turned to Bei Chenheng.
Today, it seemed he had learned an extraordinary secret! Just now, listening to Senior, he suddenly understood what the Primordial Spirit Absorption Divine Art was. Essentially, it was a demonic technique. Transferring the cultivation achievements of others to oneself—what else could it be but a demonic technique?
In the early years, countless people discussed the suspicious deaths of the eight princes of the Great Yin Dynasty. He was also puzzled at first, but he never expected such a situation.
Even a tiger won't eat its cubs. The Great Yin God Emperor actually directly acted against his own sons, killing all eight in a row! What a ruthless method!
"Senior's insight is truly marvelous. I admire you!" Bei Chenheng smiled bitterly and said.
The truth of the matter was indeed as Li Yun had described.
When Li Yun said it, he didn't feel dissatisfied at all. After all, the instigator was not Senior but his Imperial father. If this scandal spread, it would be embarrassing for his Imperial father. Moreover, this matter would sooner or later be exposed. Concealing it for a while didn't mean it will be concealed forever.
The scandal of the Great Yin Dynasty was almost destined to be exposed to the world, after all, the Great Yin God Emperor has no aptitude for cultivation. This matter was not a secret among the major Holy Lands. If he was to reach the Holy Lord level, outsiders might still think that the Great Yin Dynasty paid a huge price to help him break through. But if he was to become a Saint, that would be different.
Many brilliant and outstanding individuals find themselves blocked from the threshold of Sainthood. How can one endure when someone without qualifications attains Sainthood? At that time, countless people will be curious about what secrets are hidden within. Various major forces, upon investigation, can easily uncover the truth behind the matter.
Bei Chenheng took a deep breath, slowly stood up, walked to Li Yun, bowed respectfully, and said in a deep voice, "Since Senior can recognize this cultivation technique, it's certain that Senior must have a way to save my life. Please, Senior, guide me. After the matter is resolved, I will surely repay Senior generously."
"You're right. Li does have a way to save you, and not just one way." Li Yun glanced at Bei Chenheng, and said casually, "But the rule of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion has always been a handover of payment and goods, and no debts are allowed!"
"Not just one?" Bei Chenheng was momentarily stunned, automatically ignoring the latter part of Li Yun's words. Is this what senior is like? He had searched for a solution for a thousand years without any clue. Whenever he thought of the fate of the eight Imperial brothers, he felt a chill, fearing that one day it would be his turn.
But unexpectedly, in the hands of the senior, there were easy solutions, and not just one! After contemplating for a while, Bei Chenheng produced a martial technique and respectfully handed it over, saying, "Senior, I really don't have anything valuable on me. This Martial Emperor Sword Technique was created by our ancestor. I wonder if it catches Senior's interest?"
Li Yun glanced at the manual, did not immediately answer, as this technique was incomplete, and Bei Chenheng himself was unaware. His Imperial father had always been guarding against him. The given techniques were all incomplete. Depending on the broken Martial Emperor Sword Technique, Li Yun couldn't guarantee how many Secret Points he could exchange.
"System, how many Secret Points can this Martial Emperor Sword Technique (Incomplete) be exchanged for?" Li Yun asked in his mind.
[Ding, Martial Emperor Sword Technique (Incomplete) can be exchanged for eight hundred Secret Points.]
Indeed, it was shockingly low, almost equivalent to the price of a broken Holy Lord Grade weapon. This showed how damaged the sword technique was. Even if it was created by the Great Yin Dynasty's ancestor, it wouldn't be so cheap.
"Well… System, search for any ways to help Bei Chenheng resolve his hidden dangers."
[Immortal Island: Requires eight million Secret Points, can inquire about the specific location.]
[Hundred Battles Emperor's Tomb: Requires seven million five hundred thousand Secret Points, can inquire about the specific location.]
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[Great Emperor Zichen's Tomb: Requires four million six hundred and twenty thousand Secret Points, can inquire about the specific location.]
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"System, can you provide a reliable piece of information? Considering Bei Chenheng's current condition, which one can he afford?" Li Yun asked in his mind again.