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--- Chapter 280 ---
"You're... a Divine Beast?" Han Yuan said in awe.
The three-eyed beast lay down on the sandy field, gazing at Han Yuan in understanding. "Divine Beast, it's been a very long time since I heard that term."
"It seems you aren't from this world either, child."
"Why don't we introduce ourselves first? After all, I am going to leave this world soon after passing over the inheritances." The three-eyed beast smiled warmly at him.
Han Yuan narrowed his eyes and sat down as well. He opened his mouth to introduce himself. "My name is Han Yuan, and I am indeed not from the Dou Qi Continent."
"Hmm, may I know what world you are from, child?" asked the three-eyed beast curiously. "Of course, if you are uncomfortable answering, I will not pursue this topic further."
Han Yuan pondered briefly before responding, "Douluo Universe."
"Douluo Universe? I've never heard of it," the three-eyed beast sighed in wonder. "As expected, the starry sky is infinitely vast, and I haven't even explored a minuscule portion of it."
"However, I can confirm that your universe doesn't have a Domain Master or at least hasn't produced one yet."
"Domain Master? What kind of realm is that?" Han Yuan asked, both confused and curious.
The three-eyed beast answered patiently. "A Domain Master is a title for a lifeform or being that has conquered and truly mastered its own home universe, making it part of its cultivation."
"Calling it a realm isn't a truly accurate statement, but it isn't wrong either."
"To a Domain Master, the universe is just a composite of dust (worlds) that they can store in their body."
"That is... honestly terrifying," Han Yuan commented with a helpless expression.
The three-eyed beast chuckled. " You would be surprised at how many magical things there are in this vast starry sky. Don't worry, I will explain it slowly to you later, though that realm is still too far away from your current cultivation."
"Well, since you have introduced yourself, it would be rude for me not to do the same."
"Child, the noble lady standing before you is called the Phantasmal Beast Venerable, a 7th Sequence Star Beast, also known as Venerable Yao." The three-eyed beast calmly introduced herself.
"Uh, may I call you Senior Yao?" Han Yuan replied, tilting his head.
Venerable Yao nodded. "Sure."
"Now, before we start, I must warn you of something..."
"Since we are fated to meet today, it means you have the basic criteria to become my successor. However, the 'me' you saw today is just one of many wills my true self has scattered all over this universe."
"Not to mention, the inheritance bone you discovered is not the best one, which means the best techniques I have right now might not be helpful to you, much like that little girl's family outside, who have struggled to decipher them for years."
Venerable Yao resumed, sighing. "This world's innate energy is acceptable, but it is still lacking in purity, density, and, more importantly, spirit."
"Most of the techniques I possess require one to have 'spiritual energy,' a higher form of energy from a higher plane of existence than the Dou Qi Plane."
"What if I combine Dou Qi with another form of energy, one that has a lively spirit stemming from the soul?" Han Yuan asked.
Venerable Yao raised an eyebrow. "If you can do that, then you can train with most of the techniques I have, though the cultivation speed and growth might be lacking."
"But that also depends on your talent," Venerable Yao added with a faint smile.
"Convergence of Yin and Yang, Five Elements, Movement of Wind and Thunder, Life Force, Mental Force, Light and Darkness, Space, Dream— you've mastered quite a lot of the laws of the universe."
"Unfortunately, your path is too diverse. A true master grasps one law and uses it to master others."
"Child, you're doubtful of your own path, aren't you?"
Upon hearing Venerable Yao's last comment, Han Yuan was stunned. He fell silent, pondering whether he was really doubting himself on this path of cultivation.
"Master one law and use it to bend the others under it..." Han Yuan mumbled, gazing up at the three suns. No, those are probably Venerable Yao's true eyes.
"If I may know, what law did you choose as your main law, Senior Yao?"
Venerable Yao laughed softly and answered, "It is Phantasm, a higher form of Illusion Law, the result of merging Space, Time, and Samsara Laws into it."
"Still, I don't recommend you replicate my path."
"Not only are everyone's chances and comprehension different, but to reach a higher realm, one must ultimately pave their own path."
"I understand..." Han Yuan nodded in acknowledgment.
Venerable Yao shook her head gently. "No, you don't."
"Uh..." Han Yuan froze awkwardly.
"You said you understand, but your heart is still confused," Venerable Yao commented calmly. "Child, you are still too young. You don't have to delve too deeply into this matter. Just cultivate your strength at your own pace and occasionally contemplate what path truly suits you."
"I will keep Senior Yao's words in mind." Han Yuan changed his words, gaining a nod from the Venerable Yao.
Venerable Yao raised her paw and conjured three celestial books, each possessing a profound power. "These are the main contents in this inheritance bone."
"Tri-Sun Purity Stonemill."
"Nine Tales of Nine-Tails."
"And finally, Fleeting Dust Star."
Then, she explained them slowly, "Tri-Sun Purity Stonemill is an energy refining method, which can refine the energy of heaven, star energy, and spatial power with 'spiritual power' grind, enhancing the latter purity, density, and thus awakening its spirit property."
"This technique exists in all inheritance bones, a must practice if you want to inherit my legacy. The basis of basics, the foundation of everything you need to reach a higher realm."
Hearing this, Han Yuan couldn't help but be surprised, as this cultivation method is very similar to his Monochrome Inner Star Sutra, which he had developed for himself. The difference is that Tri-Sun Purity Stonemill is much more mature in approach.
The Tri-Sun Purity Stonemill didn't bother to refine a bunch of unclear energy and went straight to the energy of heaven and earth, boundless star energy, and even spatial power.
'There is always room for improvement...' Han Yuan sighed inwardly.
Meanwhile, Venerable Yao didn't stop explaining, "Nine Tales of Nine-Tails is the core technique of this inheritance bone. It records a set of fighting techniques revolving around combining illusion and real strikes."
"Unfortunately, this inherited bone only recorded the first four techniques of the whole thing."
"Even then, I still think it would be a great help for you in this world."
"Lastly, Fleeting Dust Star. It is a high-speed movement technique, and after a certain stage of mastery, you can even teleport and travel in the starry sky."
"How high a level of mastery are we talking here?" Han Yuan asked with a suspicious look.
Venerable Yao put on a mysterious smile, "That's for you to discover, child."
"Now, to the main event..."
"I've sensed your bloodline, and it was quite unusual. Normally, my will would disappear after giving you the core techniques from the inheritance bone, but I think that would be a waste."
"So, I will help you awaken it."
"This... Why are you so kind to me?" Han Yuan couldn't help but ask, not out of wariness but out of curiosity.
Venerable Yao gazed at him deeply, "I could vaguely sense that this wasn't your true body. If I guess correctly, you must be a split soul."
"Yet, you are still able to gain the recognition of the Dou Qi Plane's spirit of consciousness, becoming half of the Son of Destiny, which means you have the potential to advance the Dou Qi Plane further."
"I've seen a fair share of Son of Destiny, but never have I heard of an outsider becoming one."
"Honestly, it is bizarre." She sighed while finishing her words.
"Even then, it is worth sowing good karma with a child like you. Who knows if my lineage needs your help in the future?"
"Good karma..." Han Yuan was amazed.
"Such a vague concept."
Venerable Yao put down her paw, "Indeed, but it never hurts to invest in someone with potential."
"So, will you accept this proposal of mine, Child?"
Han Yuan stared at the Venerable Yao's eyes and then replied with a smile, "Okay..."
"I accept."
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Outside, Murong Yun is observing Han Yuan. He hasn't moved for an hour, which is good because it means he's still digesting the gain he got from the Holy Jade Cosmos Bone.
Yet, a moment later. Murong Yun took a few steps back instinctively as an otherworldly force pressed on her soul, no, the entire secret realm.
"What the hell?" Murong Yun blinked her eyes in disbelief. "What kind of secret technique did this kid get in the inheritance bone?"
Thud! Thud!
The sound of heartbeat echoed, causing countless Magical Beasts in the mountain range to roar at the sky.
Thunderclouds appeared above the Misty Mountain Range, scaring not only Murong Yun but also Old Dragon, Old Ape, Lady Moth, and Han Yuan's companions.
"This is..." Queen Medusa and Hai Bodong glanced at each other.
"Celestial Phenomenon!"
"Han Yuan, he is..." Hai Bodong stood in disbelief.
"He's going to awaken his martial soul," Queen Medusa finished his words solemnly. "It seems he wasn't lying when he said his spirit awakening is going to be eye-catching!"