Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

"The skull of the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King, 100,000 years old, this one is the best."

Everyone exclaimed in shock, "A soul bone from 100,000 years ago?!"

"Don't be so surprised. A 100,000-year soul bone is not a rare thing. I only have my left arm bone and torso bone that are not attached. I have four external soul bones. You also saw those seven red soul rings, which represent seven 100,000-year soul bones."

After saying that, Qianshui raised his wine glass, swirled it, and said, "Come on, let's have a drink!"

"Mmm! Good wine!" Yin Jin, who had been unable to contain his curiosity, quickly slurped up a mouthful and smacked his lips after drinking it.

Even Ling Yunzhi seemed to be on top of the world, but it was a pity that Qian Shui was just wasting his breath, only able to taste the bitterness of tea. "I don't know anything about the soul bone, Brother Shui, hurry up and show us what you've got! That's a 100,000-year-old soul bone!"

But Qian Shui fell silent at this point; his external soul bones weren't all good stuff. However, Qian Renxue chuckled, showing no mercy: "One of Xiao Shui's external soul bones is skin, which he describes as a multicolored chaotic gray! So ugly!"

"Oh, don't ask!" How could Qian Shui not be embarrassed? This matter is up to fate; things in the sea are naturally related to things in the sea.

But it's human nature to stir things up; the more you try to hide it, the more people want to know. Besides, with Qian Shui's problem—a pile of soul bones on the table, all of them of high age—who wouldn't be tempted?

I'm so eager to get a little distracted by gossip, how could I let him off the hook?

"Hey~ Brother Shui, don't talk, Sister-in-law, we love to hear it, just tell us!" "Yeah!" "Just don't be afraid, Xiaoxue, get him!"

Perhaps because she hadn't used her soul power to neutralize the alcohol, Qian Renxue's face became even redder. "Xiao Shui's favorite thing is still that shark fin! I'm a six-winged angel, and he's a six-winged flying fish! Hehe, Xiao Shui will transform into one for everyone to see!"

"Oh!" "Change one!" "Change one!"

"What the hell?! If you want to see it, then let's fight!"

"Brother Shui! We can't beat you! We surrender!" "That's right!" "We surrender!"

Grabbing Yin Jin's hand, Qian Shui grinned mischievously. These mischievous friends wanted to see her make a fool of herself, so she couldn't back down. "No way! I won't use my martial soul or activate my domain. I'll just show you my soul bone skills, and the rest you'll definitely be curious about~"

With a quick glance, Yin Jin looked at Feng Jingyi, knowing that she possessed a 100,000-year-old external soul bone. "Hiss~ There's potential here! Little Feng is level 87, if we all rush in, we'll probably succeed!"

"Indeed, but it's too noisy," Ling Yunzhi reminded him, squinting and swirling his wine glass with a look of enjoyment.

Seeing that Ling Yunzhi had this concern, Ruoyou, who was also a battle maniac, did not want to miss the opportunity, so she suggested, "Let's go to the outside of Jialing Pass. It's close by, and the Tianling Mountains are enough for us to fight."

“Old Man You is more familiar with it. He’s been carrying out missions around Wuhun City, and the Kingdom of Silves is his territory.” The muscular Yu Zhou nodded in agreement.

"No problem, let's go!" Qian Shui stood up and raised his arm to call out.

Qian Renxue, who knew Qian Shui well, knew that this was mostly just a friendly sparring match, and Qian Shui was also thinking about giving away the soul bone. "Little Shui, I won't go. Look, the cooking utensils are all laid out. Someone has to cook something for you. I'll cook for you."

"Xiaoxue is right, I'm not going either. All they do is fight, what are we going to eat?" Seeing Qian Renxue stand up, Chen Sha looked at Qian Shui's somewhat pale face and realized that Qian Renxue's cooking skills were mostly unacceptable, so she turned around and went to help.

Qian Shui, relieved, naturally didn't say anything. His wife was a pampered housewife, and while she didn't fight, her cooking was truly indescribable.

"I also…"

"Hey, Xiaofeng, why are you getting involved? If you don't go, how do they have a chance of winning?"

In the past, Feng Jingyi, with her extremely high emotional intelligence, would most likely have been a leading figure in hosting dinner parties. Unfortunately, as the years have passed, people change.

Chen Sha knew that it would be awkward for rivals to be together, but Feng Jingyi wanted to join in the fun, so she quickly pushed her out to fight.

Jialing Pass is a majestic pass built along the mountainside. In front of the pass lies a flat plain that leads directly to the Kingdom of Barak. Elsewhere, continuous mountain ranges face away from the direction of Wuhun City.

The group chose this mountain range as their fighting location.

Since Qian Shui had returned to Wuhun City to meet her parents, Qian Renxue forced her to change into an exquisite white and gold robe, which was unusually luxurious.

Even with an ethereal aura, his presence is undeniable, as long as his hands aren't on his hips and his face isn't condescending...

While the group of five was discussing tactics, someone began his long-winded explanation.

"Jialing Pass has witnessed countless large-scale battles throughout history, the rights and wrongs of which are difficult to discuss. However, we should note that it is precisely on this ancient battlefield that the life and death of countless Soul Masters have been decided, with one rising and another falling. Hence the ancient saying, 'To contend for the throne of Douluo Continent!'"

Back then, we split into two groups, heading west out of Jialing Pass to join forces in Tiandou City and advance into the Elite Tournament. Not long after arriving in Tiandou City, we won the tournament. That same year, I returned, once again venturing out of Jialing Pass to conquer the Killing City alone, achieving a resounding victory!

I don't understand why you keep saying "it's hard to fight" and "we can't win," as if this ancient battlefield of Douluo Continent is destined to be fraught with danger for you.

Ten years ago, I embarked on my journey from Jialing Pass, beginning my solitary travels across the world. My martial spirit cultivation has reached its peak, and wherever I go, the big shots warmly welcome me! It can truly be said that I have the perfect timing, and this vibrant and flourishing realm of all things is right before your eyes.

In just ten years, has this place become a place where you hesitate and hold back?

No matter how you look at it, there are five of you against one of me! The advantage is yours!

"Alright, alright, I got it, I got it, Brother Shui is right!"

The five people who were discussing turned around and looked at the imperious Qian Shui with disdain. This guy was so good at bragging, they didn't listen to him at all, and he could ramble on for ages.

"You've been discussing this for ages, acting like I can't hear you. All that loud, secret plotting—are we going to fight or not?"

"Okay, okay~ Let's fight!"

"Alright~" With the release of an invisible fluctuation of soul power, Qian Shui started showing off again, "Qian Shui, Martial Soul Primordial Spirit, Level 99 Agility-Attack Peerless Douluo! Double Titles 'Immortal' and 'Nine Treasures'!"

His pretentious self-introduction was completely ignored, and Yin Jin said with disdain, "Brother Shui, are you still pretending to be an agility attacker?"

"Hey! We're used to it, right? Support is fine too!"

Everyone rolled their eyes. Qian Shui had this problem; he loved to deceive people. Even though he was already so strong, he still used the faction to cheat and fool his old brothers. He would most likely even try to launch a sneak attack. He had no martial ethics at all!

"Feng Jingyi, Martial Soul Wind Sword, Level 87 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Douluo!"

"Ling Yunzhi, Martial Soul Element Ice, Level 79 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Saint!"

"Yu Zhou, Martial Soul: Demonic Boar, Level 77 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Saint!"

"Ruoyou, Martial Soul Lightning Leopard, Level 78 Agility-Attack Type Battle Soul Saint!"

"Silver and gold, the Martial Soul Jade Moon Bracelet, Level 72 Support-type Battle Soul Saint!"

Five powerful energy systems and thirty-six soul rings were aimed directly at Qian Shui, who remained unmoved.

Suddenly, Feng Jingyi activated her Killing God Domain, unleashing a wave of dark red, icy killing intent that swept out, aimed directly at Qian Shui. "Seventh Soul Skill, Wind Sword True Form! Eighth Soul Skill, Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Guidance!"

"Holy crap, he unleashed his ultimate right from the start! Seventh Soul Skill, Emerald Moon Bracelet True Form!"

According to Yin Jin's understanding, Feng Jingyi's eighth soul skill comes from a 90,000-year-old fallen overlord, which is an extremely exaggerated rock elemental life form soul beast. Its most powerful ability is to condense a huge rock with elemental soul power from high in the sky and smash it at the opponent.

Qian Shui's evaluation is: The version of "Heavenly Movement and Myriad Phenomena: Wind and Sword".

As the massive wind sword plummeted from the sky, a fierce gust of wind swept through the air. Feng Jingyi, now floating above, addressed her teammates: "Give it your all! Otherwise, we have no chance of beating Xiao Shui! Sixth Soul Skill, Extreme Suppression Wind!"

The massive wind sword that was falling suddenly began to spin rapidly, and extreme wind pressure condensed at its tip, creating an even more violent tornado.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Shui lightly touched the ground with one foot, and the fluctuation of his soul power covered the entire battlefield. His whole body was covered with Tyrannosaurus Rex hide armor, and he raised his right hand forward, "Black Tortoise Right Arm Bone, Black Tortoise Divine Defense! Eight Divine Powers, Six Harmonies!"

"Seventh Soul Skill, Ice Emperor True Form! Fourth Soul Skill, Frostfall! Sixth Soul Skill, Ice Emperor's Wrath!" At this moment, Qian Shui was also facing Ling Yunzhi's Martial Soul True Form, which had transformed into ice. As his strength increased, the hailstones released by this guy became larger and larger, and even turned into ice cones, which, together with Feng Jingyi's gale, jointly strangled him.

Similarly, they hadn't forgotten Qian Shui's teachings, and at this moment, they unleashed all their ranged attacks: "Seventh Soul Skill, Lightning Leopard True Form! Fourth Soul Skill, Lightning Storm!"

"Boss You, you only have one ranged attack skill?"

"Otherwise what? A real man should confront things head-on!"

After glancing at the azure-blue lightning leopard's fur standing on end, unleashing a burst of lightning that swept across the field, Yin Jin turned his gaze to Ruo You's extremely feminine face and decisively sighed, "Indeed!"

As the bombardment came to an end, the muscular Yu Zhou finally moved, shouting, "Seventh Soul Skill, Demonic Boar True Form! Fourth Soul Skill, Fierce Fang Thrust!"

"Zhou, where's the 'pig-style'?"

"Sasha thought it sounded too awful, so I changed it once my mental power was sufficient. Third Soul Skill, Roaring Tremor!"

Yu Zhou's final attack had already altered the terrain, so he launched it last and finished with a sonic attack.

At this moment, Qian Shui activated the Qimen Formation with a higher realm and soul power. Simultaneously, the two defensive soul bone techniques were activated, and Qian Shui, with his back to Wuhun City and facing east, activated the Yin Pan 'Six Harmonies' divine power, primarily for protection. As a result, Qian Shui's defensive power reached its peak.

"Hehe, no harm from the smoke!" As the smoke cleared, Qian Shui indeed remained motionless under the Xuanwu phantom, not even stirring up the soil beneath his feet.

However, his cool demeanor lasted only three seconds before his true colors as the Tyrannosaurus Rex armor were completely exposed: "Pfft, a multicolored chaotic gray!"

Who cares about some peerless Douluo? They're laughing their heads off!

"Zhao! Your soul is gone!"

Chapter 260 The Instruction of Qimen Dunjia, Qian Renxue's Drunken Clinginess, Ning Rongrong's Indifference [6000 words]

"No way, Brother Shui! At least give me a piece! Look, they're all smiling!" Not to mention silver and gold, even Feng Jingyi, who was suppressing her murderous intent and never smiled, pursed her lips.

Qian Shui rolled his eyes at Yin Jin without saying a word. It was just a soul bone; he was only saying it in anger. Let alone soul bones, soul rings and domains might be independently developed in the future. Once the core technology is mastered, wouldn't they become as common as cabbages?

Seeing that Qian Shui remained silent, Yin Jin also came forward with a fawning expression. He didn't want the free soul bone. "Ahem, no, Brother Shui, your 100,000-year defensive soul skill is too abnormal. It's impossible to damage you!"

"Tch! I'll just dodge the monster, the right leg bone of the essence of dawn and dusk, the indescribable dawn and dusk! The left leg bone of the Demon Orca King, the Orca Demon Axe! Orca Shattering Fang Slash!" Qian Shui smiled wickedly, his gray body becoming ferocious and terrifying. He launched a mental confusion attack, causing strong dizziness and hallucinations, accompanied by large or small red light blades.

"Evil Eye Tyrant's External Soul Bone Technique, Light of Destruction!" Her eyes flashed, but fortunately, Feng Jingyi used Light of Destruction, which also carried a mental attack, to counteract Qian Shui's mental control. Otherwise, Qian Shui and his old brothers wouldn't have been able to dodge it at all.

However, Qian Shui put away his Xuanwu Divine Control at this moment. No matter how strong the external soul bone of the Tyrant Fish Skin was, the Lightning Leopard, which had been charging up, was surrounded by lightning. Ruo You rushed out and shouted, "Sixth Soul Skill, Super Electromagnetic Leopard!"

"Holy crap! Electromagnetic cannon! Six-winged shark fin!" Under the gaze of the Eye of Divine Light, Qian Shui easily saw the attack. As expected, the evasive monster instinctively dodged. Before Ruo You's transformed Lightning Leopard could charge forward with electromagnetic force, Qian Shui took off and dodged the attack.

"Fifth Soul Skill, Wind Demon Break! Fourth Soul Skill, Momentary Instant!" The effect of the fifth soul skill, Guiding, came into play, instantly pulling the unresponsive Qian Shui in front of him. At the same time, the acceleration skill attacked straight up.

"Dark Gold Terror Claw! Not bad, Sister Feng!" Qian Shui didn't actually unleash the Dark Gold Terror Claw, but simply flicked it out to meet the enemy. The rapid clash between sword and claw unfolded in the sky. "Sister Feng, you really have it. Your swordsmanship is amazing. Every strike is infused with different wind pressures to disrupt your opponent. It feels like you're on par with that old guy Chen Xin!"

"Wow! The sky is dark and the sun and moon are obscured!" "Mmm!"

Along with Ruoyou who had returned, the four men stood together to watch the spectacle, their heads turning in unison as they exclaimed in surprise.

In short, they can neither fight nor participate in this close-quarters combat.

"Look closely, this is the Qimen Dunjia formation, the divine plate—the power of the eight gods, the chief talisman!"

The Eight Gods Chief is the most auspicious god, governing fortune and luck, and can also be seen as a seal. The higher the destiny level, the stronger the fortune, and the more it will have a sealing and suppressing effect on the weaker ones. It can be seen as "a higher-ranking official can crush a lower-ranking one," meaning one cannot act arrogantly in front of superiors.

Therefore, the stronger the initiator's ability, the better the suppression effect; conversely, it will backfire on the initiator.

As expected, multiple streaks of light flashed out and landed on Feng Jingyi, sealing her soul power. Qian Shui's level suppression was too strong, so much so that she was unable to resist and was completely suppressed, falling to the ground.

"Ouch, you used too much force..." He quickly pulled Feng Jingyi to the ground and gently helped her down.

"Brother Shui, what kind of skill is that? It doesn't seem to be a soul skill, does it? I've been wanting to ask about the one you used to beat up the Netherworld White Tiger during the day." Clearly, the Qimen formation that Qian Shui used had aroused everyone's interest.

Somewhat embarrassed, Qian Shui glanced at Feng Jingyi, whose face was flushed, and explained as he removed the power of the 'Value Talisman' from her.

That's exactly what I want—for example, for them to be interested. Otherwise, Qian Shui wouldn't be able to pass on the technique. "It's not a soul skill, but a technique driven by soul power that calls upon the power of heaven and earth—the Art of Deception."

To put it simply, whether it's a Soul Ring Skill or a Soul Bone Skill, the one who activates it is the Soul Master themselves. But the Art of Deception (遁甲奇门) is different; it's a technique that observes the laws governing the universe and uses one's own soul power to borrow the power within those laws.

After speaking, Qian Shui pointed forward, and his powerful spiritual force instantly pierced through the spiritual world of the five people, transmitting information about the Qimen Dunjia system derived from the Bagua.

For Qian Shui, Qimen Dunjia can be brute-forced and broken with his powerful mental strength. However, other techniques, such as the 'Eight Gates Technique' of the Human Plate and the 'Eight Trigrams Technique' of the Earth Plate, are not as direct as the Eight Gods of the Divine Plate for him.

The so-called "Divine Plate" borrows the power of "gods and spirits." These gods and spirits are not actual beings, but rather eight forces existing in the world that have been given names. And they are the "Eight Gods" of the Divine Plate!