Chapter 508 - 361: Preparations Complete, the Celestial Tribulation Descends

Chapter 508: Chapter 361: Preparations Complete, the Celestial Tribulation Descends

"Spirit Revival!"

Yu Changsheng raised an eyebrow. As his Ten Thousand Spirits Technique activated, a wisp of his True Spirit traveled down his finger and lightly touched the Red Purgatory Dragon.

The Red Purgatory Dragon’s body trembled slightly, but it offered no resistance.

Yu Changsheng probed forward. His True Spirit smoothly reached the edge of the dragon’s memory, where it replicated the "spirit" of all its Talent Divine Techniques.

"Evil Fire Purgatory..."

"Red Prison Shadow Dragon Kill..."

"Red Heaven-Splitting Claw..."

"Red Refining Sealing Void..."

...

One by one, the Red Purgatory Dragon’s Talent Divine Techniques were replicated by Yu Changsheng with little to no resistance. The wisp of his True Spirit swept back, returning to his mind like a sudden epiphany. With a surge of information flooding his thoughts, he instinctively mastered them all.

HUFF...

The entire process took about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Yu Changsheng shook his head, withdrew the last of his True Spirit, and suppressed the dizzy spell that followed. He slowly closed his eyes and began to silently process the new information.

’The Ten Thousand Spirits Technique is truly worthy of being a Saint-level Technique,’ Yu Changsheng thought. ’This ability alone is heaven-defying. It’s simply inconceivable...’

As he mused, he gently circulated the Ten Thousand Spirits Technique to restore and replenish his True Spirit. Frequently using his True Spirit to replicate Divine Techniques was a burden, and he needed time to recover.

’Because my Spirit Beasts have no defenses up against me, using the Ten Thousand Spirits Technique has been relatively smooth. If I were to try this on someone else, someone on their guard, the difficulty would likely increase substantially...’

Yu Changsheng was lost in thought, his understanding of the Ten Thousand Spirits Technique deepening with each use.

’But even so, its power is still astonishing. And this thing is completely different from a traditional Soul Search. It touches and replicates from the most fundamental "spirit" of a living being, so conventional methods of guarding against spiritual prying are useless... That’s a pleasant surprise.’

Struck by this realization, Yu Changsheng let out a deep breath. His eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced at the Red Purgatory Dragon, then gently patted its head.

’The Ten Thousand Spirits Technique... Outwardly, it explores all things in heaven and earth, attuning to their spirit and achieving Unity of Heaven and Man... Inwardly, it pierces to the very Origin of living beings, taking the strengths of all spirits to fortify one’s own eternity...’

These thoughts flashed through his mind one by one. Once he had mostly recovered, Yu Changsheng didn’t hesitate. He once again activated the Ten Thousand Spirits Technique, sending out a wisp of his True Spirit and lightly touching the Colorful Star Deer’s forehead. The deer let out a soft, obedient cry and nuzzled his palm, completely letting down its guard.

"Tree Sea Forest..."

"Soul Stepping..."

"Mysterious Illusion Realm..."

The Colorful Star Deer didn’t have many Talent Divine Techniques, but each one was an Absolute Grade ability among its peers. They were also exceedingly rare, and replicating them consumed even more of Yu Changsheng’s True Spirit than the Red Purgatory Dragon’s techniques had.

’However, these types of spiritual Divine Techniques are quite suitable for me, given the strength of my Divine Soul. I might even be able to unleash them with greater power...’

Yu Changsheng pondered this as he carefully processed the information. The throbbing ache returned to his mind. A moment later, he let out a soft breath, removed his finger from the Colorful Star Deer’s forehead, and gave it a small smile.

’Next up is the Golden-Winged Eagle.’

Yu Changsheng closed his eyes and began to restore his True Spirit again, waiting for the skill’s "cooldown."

The Golden-Winged Eagle didn’t have many Divine Techniques either, and some of them had significant limitations. For Yu Changsheng, they felt like they were better than nothing, but not by much.

Another half an hour passed. Without hesitation, Yu Changsheng opened his eyes and swept his True Spirit into the mind of the Golden-Winged Eagle, carefully comprehending its abilities.

"Wind-Rolling Thunder..."

"Black Wind Hundred Cuts..."

"Body Hardening..."

...

Before long, all the Divine Techniques that could be acquired from the three Spirit Beasts had been replicated by Yu Changsheng. They transformed into corresponding Daoist Skills that he now commanded.

’This is so much faster and more convenient than learning them myself. The only drawback is that when I use them, their power is a bit weaker compared to when the Spirit Beasts use them, and I can’t use Essence Points to upgrade them... But that isn’t an absolute rule.’

This was unavoidable. After all, they were *Talent* Divine Techniques. The word "talent" itself implied they were tailor-made. Some Divine Techniques could only be unleashed to their maximum potential by the unique Physique of the Spirit Beast.

What Yu Changsheng was doing was, in the end, a form of acquired thievery.

Yu Changsheng mused on this, then his thoughts shifted.

’For example, if I were to use the Colorful Star Deer’s two spiritual Divine Techniques, their power would likely be even more formidable.’

’Including these, I have quite a few Divine Techniques at my disposal now. At the very least, they give me more options against the Celestial Tribulation. I’m still missing the Profound Turtle’s... Before the Celestial Tribulation, I should find time to steal... no, to *learn* its techniques as well.’

With that thought, Yu Changsheng willed it, and the long-unseen Attribute Panel appeared before him.

[Name: Yu Changsheng]

[Realm: Half-step Golden Core]

[Physique: Spirit Communication Dao Body, Favored by the Heavens, Spirit Beast Affinity]

[Cultivation Technique: Ten Thousand Spirits Technique: Proficient (100,000/1,000,000), Refining God Technique: Great Success (300,000/1,000,000), Beast Taming Technique: Attaining the Realm of Mastery (Technique limit, cannot be improved further), Three-coin Fire Refining Technique: Great Success (300,000/500,000), Thousand Mountains Technique: Great Success (300,000/500,000)]

[Magic: Fireball Skill: Great Success (180,000/200,000), Shadow Flash: Great Success (200,000/300,000), Wind Travel Skill: Great Success (100,000/200,000), Wood Shield Skill: Great Success (50,000/100,000), Rainwalking Skill: Great Success (50,000/100,000), Thousand Thoughts Slash: Attaining the Realm of Mastery (Technique limit, cannot be improved further), Beast Shadow: Great Success (200,000/500,000), Five Elements Beast Technique: Great Success (100,000/200,000), Rising Sun Dawn Fist: Great Success (50,000/300,000), Divine Light Body-Breaking Celestial Technique: Great Success (100,000/500,000)]