I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 402 - 329: Space Boundary Suppressing Technique
The cheers of Chen Sheng reaching the top rank had yet to fade inside the Jiuli Tower when the anticipation for the test on the forty-ninth level became even more intense.
As the Black Armor Commander announced, "Number four hundred seventy-seven, Venerable Wuyue, enter!" the entire level of Cultivators simultaneously stepped back three steps, instinctively making way, even deliberately lightening their breaths.
This top seed of Jiuli Mansion, the inheritor of the Integration Dharma Master Secret Method, was undoubtedly the most watched figure in this Mansion Competition.
More than half of the ninety-nine light screens on the viewing platform switched to show the scene of the forty-ninth level.
The eyes of many spectators among the Cultivators lit up:
"Here he comes! The top seed of Jiuli Mansion is finally entering!"
"He will definitely win! I bet he will take less time than the Venerable of Life-Annihilating!"
The old Venerables of Divinity Transformation also quieted their chatter, gazing seriously at the light screen—Wuyue’s strength had long since become the yardstick for measuring this Mansion Competition’s caliber.
Inside the Observatory Hall at the tower’s peak, Refining Void Great Powers straightened their bodies, and Mansion Master Bai put down his Spirit Tea, his eyes carrying a trace of anticipation:
"Wuyue has been in seclusion for decades honing the ’Space Boundary Suppressing Technique,’ today we shall see its true essence."
Inspector Guan He nodded in agreement: "This Secret Technique is created by the Dharma Master on the basis of the Space Dao Principle; if completed, it would be unrivaled within the same rank."
Amidst the shifting lights and shadows, Venerable Wuyue, clad in a purple Daoist Robe, had stepped into the Small Realm.
His stature was over seven feet, broad-shouldered and thick-backed, with a faintly blue Space Rune glowing on his brow, surrounded by elusive void ripples.
Facing the seated red-robed Daoist Soldier, without a moment of probing, he flipped his left hand abruptly, causing a palm-sized Small Bronze Bell to appear out of thin air.
The bell’s surface was covered in intricate dragon patterns, with mystical Space Runes inscribed between the dragon scales, and a wisp of faint blue void mist hanging from the bell’s mouth—it was his Lifebound Magical Treasure, the "Boundary Bell."
"Begin!"
The Black Armor Commander’s voice had just fallen when Venerable Wuyue flicked the Small Bronze Bell with his finger.
"Dong—"
The first bell toll rang out, not a deafening roar, yet carrying a power that shook the very origin of space.
The air in the Small Realm solidified instantly, then shattered like glass, and countless fine space fissures spread from the bell center, sweeping toward the Daoist Soldier.
The red-robed Daoist Soldier abruptly opened its eyes, its golden rune eyes bursting with intense light, its body emanating a golden light that surged like a blazing sun, attempting to fend off the erosion of the space fissures.
But the bell toll carried the profound meaning of ’Space Boundary Suppressing Technique,’ and wherever the fissures passed, the golden light was directly devoured.
As the Daoist Soldier stepped, its figure shot out like a cannonball, its right palm gathered with thick golden power, striking towards Venerable Wuyue’s face—this was its tried-and-tested lethal move, yet its power was greatly reduced midway by the tearing space fissures.
"Dong! Dong! Dong!"
Venerable Wuyue remained expressionless, his fingers repeatedly flicking, with the sound of the Small Bronze Bell growing increasingly urgent.
The second bell toll caused the Daoist Soldier to stumble, the third dimmed its golden light.
By the fifth bell toll, the space around the Daoist Soldier had completely collapsed, countless space fragments like blades cutting through its body, leaving wounds deep enough to see the bones.
The viewing platform fell into a silent hush, all Cultivators were shocked by the terrifying scene.
A young Sword Cultivator murmured, "Is this the power of the Space Dao Principle? Even the Daoist Soldier’s Vajra Body can’t withstand it..."
Beside him, a Venerable of Divinity Transformation gulped: "This isn’t just an ordinary Space Dao Principle, it’s the merit of the Dharma Master’s Secret Method!"
Within the Small Realm, Venerable Wuyue’s offensive grew fiercer.
He held the bell with his left hand, his right pinched a seal, perfectly fusing the Space Dao Principle with the Secret Technique, with the bell’s sound sometimes low and thunderous, shattering the Daoist Soldier’s defense, sometimes sharp and wailing, tearing apart the Daoist Soldier’s body.
The golden runes of the Daoist Soldier flickered constantly, trying to repair the injuries, yet were futile under the continuous erosion of the space fissures, the wounds on its body increasing, its movements gradually slowing down.
When the seventeenth bell toll sounded, the Small Bronze Bell suddenly shot out a blinding blue light, the dragon patterns on the bell alive, swirling and flying.
Venerable Wuyue shouted fiercely:
"Seal the Realm!"
The bell toll turned into a blue shockwave, directly shattering the Daoist Soldier’s Golden Light Barrier, an avalanche of space fragments enveloped it in an instant.
With a "pfft," the Daoist Soldier’s body disintegrated piece by piece in the space storm, its golden runes flickered momentarily, then completely disappeared into the void.
The Small Realm returned to calm, and Venerable Wuyue retrieved the Small Bronze Bell, the Space Rune on his brow slowly faded away, his aura still steady and unshakable.
The Cultivators on the forty-ninth level were momentarily plunged into a silence, then burst into deafening cheers:
"Well done! As expected of Venerable Wuyue!"
"Seventeen moves to take down a Daoist Soldier, incredible!"
The viewing platform also erupted, and the Cultivators in front of the light screens waved their arms excitedly, cheering for this stunning victory.
In the Observatory Hall at the tower’s peak, the Refining Void Great Powers also praised him in unison.
Fire Cloud Ascendant clapped and laughed:
"Just seventeen moves to dismantle the indestructible Nine Refinement Daoist Soldier. The ’Space Boundary Suppressing Technique’ truly lives up to its reputation, indeed worthy of being the Secret Method passed down by the Dharma Master!"
A great power wearing a Profound Robe also nodded in agreement: "The Space Dao Principle itself is domineering; coupled with the Secret Method, no one within the same tier can stand against it."
Inspector Guan He waved his hand, a faint smile appearing on his face:
"You all overpraise him. He has only cultivated this Secret Technique for a short time, barely reaching Minor Success. If he perfects the Secret Technique, a single bell toll could annihilate a Daoist Soldier, without needing seventeen moves."
"What? Such power at Minor Success?"
An early-stage Refining Void Great Power widened his eyes, his tone full of shock:
"If perfected, I’m afraid I may not be his match either!"
These words caused the great powers in the hall to nod in agreement, for they dared not claim they could slay a Daoist Soldier in one strike either.
General Tu Lie’s voice echoed timely, resounding through the ninety-nine floors of the tower:
"Forty-ninth level, Venerable Wuyue, defeated the Nine Refinement Daoist Soldier in seven breaths! Record refreshed, ranked first!"
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The news of Venerable Wuyue defeating a Daoist Soldier in seven breaths exploded like thunder throughout the ninety-nine floors of the tower, with the uproar among the Cultivators on each level almost overturning the roof of Jiuli Tower.
On the thirty-third level, Chen Sheng was leaning against a Star Stone Pillar to regulate his breathing when he heard General Tu Lie’s resonant announcement. He suddenly paused, looking up towards the direction of the forty-ninth level, his eyes filled with emotion.
Even at his full burst, he was far from achieving it in seven breaths.
The thought of what Chen Xihua had previously mentioned about the fear of Immortal Mansion disciples practicing the Dharma Master’s Secret Technique flashed through Chen Sheng’s mind.
At that time, he had yet to directly perceive the terror of this Secret Technique, but hearing such a crushing achievement now, he truly understood its weight.
An intense desire for exploration flashed in Chen Sheng’s heart: "The Dharma Master’s Secret Technique?"
"After returning, I must find a way to collect the light and shadow crystals of Venerable Wuyue’s trial..."
The Cultivators around him were still exclaiming at Wuyue’s achievement, someone clapping their thigh in admiration:
"Only seven breaths, this speed probably ranks high in the entire Yun State!"
Another turned to look at Chen Sheng, their tone full of respect:
"Brother Life-Annihilating being second is also impressive!"
Chen Sheng merely nodded slightly, his gaze already directed at the entrance to the Small Realm—the Mansion Competition was nearing its end, and though the remaining Cultivators occasionally showed remarkable performances, none could shake the top three’s positions.
Unlike in past years with contest spans lasting up for months, this time, due to the Daoist Soldier test’s efficiency, the Mansion Competition was nearing its end in just a single day.
When the last Cultivator withdrew from the Small Realm in defeat, the ninety-nine floors of the tower simultaneously lit up with a golden light screen, which slowly revealed the final rankings of this Mansion Competition.
On the light screen, the name Life-Annihilating stood conspicuously in second place, while Chen Xihua was ranked sixth.
Seeing the rankings brought a smile to Chen Sheng’s lips—his and Chen Xihua’s years of mutual encouragement through duels had resulted in such achievements. It was a testament to their past efforts in arduous cultivation.
"Congratulations, Venerable Life-Annihilating!"
"Well done, Venerable Xihua!"
Surrounding Cultivators stepped forward to offer congratulations, their eyes filled with awe.
Soon after, Miao Shan arrived, having not made it into the top one thousand with her Divinity Transformation Early-stage and Middle Grade Dao Principle.
Chen Sheng and the subsequently arriving Chen Xihua exchanged smiles, no words needed, as they found understanding and hope in each other’s eyes.
