Slaughter to Prove Your Dao: Unlock the Great Sage Equal to Heaven at the Start!

The air in the office seemed to freeze a bit because of Lu Ya's questioning.

Chen Xing remained silent for a second, his face showing no sign of panic at having his secret exposed, his eyes remaining calm.

He looked at Lu Ya and uttered a few words in a clear and steady voice:

"His talent has evolved."

"It has evolved from an S-rank Battle Saint Body to an SS-rank body."

pat.

The unlit cigarette between Lu Ya's fingers froze instantly.

It fell onto the smooth solid wood table, making a slight sound.

Lu Ya sat up abruptly, his usually lazy eyes widening instantly.

For the first time, a clear look of shock and disbelief appeared deep within his pupils!

He stared intently at Chen Xing, as if trying to confirm whether he was joking.

"Talent evolution? SS-rank? Are you sure?!"

Lu Ya's voice rose slightly, becoming hoarse and metallic.

"Kid, do you know what SS-rank means?"

"Those who openly possess SS-level talent throughout the entire Dragon Kingdom."

"You could count them on three hands!"

"Each one is a strategically important entity! You..."

His words came to an abrupt end.

Because he saw Chen Xing's eyes—calm, firm, and without the slightest flicker.

That wasn't a look of lying or joking.

Moreover, considering all the outrageous things this kid has done lately—

Carve through the Dark Blood Ruins, slay a royal-level bloodline in the Broken Soul Valley, and slaughter transformed monsters in the Black Stone Mine...

It seems that only SS-level talents can evolve.

Only then can we explain this terrifying growth rate and ability to fight beyond one's level.

Lu Ya took a deep breath, as if trying to force down the turbulent waves churning in his chest.

He slowly leaned back in his chair and picked up the cigarette that had fallen on the table.

He put it back in his mouth, but didn't light it; he just held it in his teeth.

He looked up, staring at the antique-style chandelier on the ceiling.

After looking at it for a while, he slowly uttered two words.

It carries a sense of shock and absurdity.

And a complex emotion of barely concealed pride:

"abnormal."

He paused, then added.

His tone returned to its usual nonchalant manner, but his eyes were now even more profound:

"However... he is Lao Tzu's student."

"Okay, just keep that in mind."

"Hide it when you should, don't be silly and show it off everywhere."

"SS-level talent...tsk, if word gets out, the 079 Demon Cave will put a bounty on you."

"It's probably going to be mentioned directly at the level of 'annihilation at all costs'."

"Those bedbugs hiding in the shadows will become even more rampant."

Chen Xing nodded: "Understood."

Lu Ya seemed to think that this topic was not suitable for further discussion, so he stood up.

Walk to the office wall.

There hung a dark red ribbon with gold hoops at both ends.

A long staff with an ancient design, yet exuding a heavy, imposing aura—

It was his natal divine weapon, the SS-grade superior-quality Burning Heaven Cudgel.

He reached out, took the Heaven-Burning Staff, and casually swung it.

Om-! ! !

The air emitted a low, thud as if it could no longer bear the strain!

The air distorted as the stick passed by.

Faint, crimson flames flickered in the air, and the temperature in the office seemed to rise a few degrees.

With just a casual wave, it exuded an overwhelming aura that seemed to burn across the entire world.

It came rushing towards us.

Lu Ya gripped the Heaven-Burning Cudgel, turned to look at Chen Xing, his gaze piercing:

"Your staff skills are the best I've ever seen among your peers."

"No fancy moves, just deadly strikes."

"You've also mastered the Nine Forms of Heavenly Burning to a minor degree, and their power is considerable. But—"

He abruptly changed the subject, pointing the tip of his stick at Chen Xing:

"Your understanding of 'stick' is still at the level of 'moves'."

"You think that wielding a stick skillfully and mastering the moves is all there is to stick fighting?"

"fart!"

Chen Xing's expression turned serious; he knew.

Lu Ya is about to guide him on the true "Dao".

"The Way of the Staff has five realms."

Lu Ya extended five fingers and slowly said, "Power, Intent, Domain, Soul, Dao."

"The first realm: Momentum."

"This is the basics, and it's also the easiest to get started with."

"When you swing the stick, it should have the momentum of no return, and it should be able to overwhelm and intimidate people."

"Every strike you make carries a deadly determination; that is 'momentum'."

"And it has already reached a state of perfection."

"The power you've gleaned from the crucible of battle is purer and more formidable than that of those who have toiled in the training room for ten years."

Chen Xing's heart stirred slightly.

He recalled the Darkblood Ruins, the Valley of Broken Souls, and the Blackstone Mine.

Every time he swung the Sky-Splitting Cudgel, his heart was filled with pure killing intent and fighting spirit.

That resolute determination to fight until the enemy is killed.

So that was "momentum".

"The second realm is intention."

Lu Ya continued,

"Power is external, intention is internal."

"The stick moves as you wish, and the stick follows your will."

"Your heart, your fighting spirit, your will."

"You need to infuse it into the stick, giving it a 'soul'."

"For example, Lao Tzu's Heaven-Burning Cudgel contains the 'domineering intent' of Lao Tzu to burn everything."

"Right now, you're only using your qi and blood to drive the moves, not using your 'intention' to control the staff techniques."

"Your Nine Forms of Burning Heaven can only unleash 30% of its full power."

Chen Xing seemed to be deep in thought.

In his previous battles, he relied more on the terrifying power and speed brought by his talent.

And the explosive power of the combined Nine Forms of Burning Heaven.

The use of the word "意" (meaning/intention) is indeed vague.

"The Third Realm, Domain."

Lu Ya's voice carried a hint of remoteness.

"With a single strike, one can cover all directions, creating a world of its own."

"Within the domain of my staff, I am the master."

"This level requires a connection with the energy of heaven and earth."

"You have a profound understanding of the rules of space. You're still early."

"The Fourth Realm: Soul."

Lu Ya's gaze fell on the Heaven-Burning Staff in his hand, his eyes becoming incredibly focused and profound.

It was as if I was communicating with the stick.

"When the stick and the person are combined, the person is the stick, and the stick is the person."

"We are of one mind and understand each other perfectly."

"I'm currently at the mid-stage of the Staff Soul Realm."

As if to confirm his words, the Heaven-Burning Staff in his hand trembled slightly.

It emitted a resonant hum, and the dark red luster on the stick flowed, as if it had come to life.

"As for the fifth realm, the Dao..."

Lu Ya paused, a complex and unfathomable light flashing in his eyes.

It seemed there was a mixture of longing and apprehension.

"That's a legendary realm."

"With a single strike, the heavens and earth change color, and all laws follow suit."

"That's a power that touches upon the fundamental rules. I've never seen it myself, only heard about it."

He walked back to Chen Xing and handed him the Heaven-Burning Cudgel: "Take it. Feel it."

Chen Xing stretched out his hands and solemnly accepted the Burning Heaven Cudgel.

It's extremely heavy when you get it!

It was much heavier than he had expected!

It must weigh no less than 10,000 jin!

A surge of heat and fury.

Yet it also carried a powerful force with a certain ancient and immortal connotation, instantly surging from the staff into his hands.

It flows along the meridians to the limbs and bones!

This power resonated strangely with the purple-gold blood and qi within his body.

It made his blood feel like it was about to boil.

What shocked him even more was the moment he grasped the Heaven-Burning Staff.

He seemed to see a "mark" branded deep within the stick—

That was an overbearing will that could burn the entire world and make me the only one who reigns supreme!

Once it erupts, it will be enough to destroy everything!

This "intention" is far greater than what he currently possesses.

The "momentum" of self-destruction is even more immense.

More concise, more ambitious!

This is... the essence of the staff!

Lu Ya's "Intent to Burn the Heavens"!

Chen Xing stood still, holding the Heaven-Burning Staff.

I closed my eyes and felt it for about ten seconds.

Then, he slowly opened his eyes.

He handed the Heaven-Burning Staff back to Lu Ya with both hands, a flash of understanding appearing in his eyes.

"You felt it?"

Lu Ya took the stick and casually leaned it against the wall.

"Hmm." Chen Xing nodded. "Domineering, destructive, and unyielding."

"good."

Lu Ya nodded in satisfaction.

"Remember this feeling."

"Your 'momentum' is complete. The next step is to try to extend your 'momentum'."

"Condense, refine, and transform into your own 'intention'."

"What is your stick fighting for?"

"What is your path? Once you understand it, your intention with the staff will be complete."

Chen Xing remained silent.

What is his path? What is the purpose of his staff?

To become stronger? To kill?

still is……

For that mysterious battle against heaven and earth, to break all constraints?

He needs to find the answer himself.

"Alright, let's go back."

Lu Ya waved his hand, sat back down in his chair, and picked up the unlit cigarette again.

"Think it over carefully. The freshman competition is coming soon."

Chen Xing bowed slightly to Lu Ya, then turned and left the office.

……

Back at Villa No. 7 in Tinglan Garden, Lin Moyan had not yet been "released" by Xiao Xiao.

Chen Xing went straight up to the third-floor cultivation room and sat down cross-legged.

As I focused my mind, the system panel appeared in my consciousness.

Current kill count: 32000 points.

[Divine Position Fusion Degree]: 25% (+)

[Supernatural Powers]: Vajra Indestructible (Great Accomplishment), Somersault Cloud (First Exploration), Body Freezing Technique (First Exploration), Fiery Eyes (Minor Accomplishment).

[Techniques]: Nine Forms of Burning Heaven (Minor Success), Thunder Sound Breathing Technique (Major Success), Fiery Prison Burning Heaven (Initial Exploration).