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

Chen Xing looked up at the black crystal tower that seemed to connect heaven and earth.

Around the tower, streaks of light occasionally flashed by; these were the lights used by other students or instructors to verify their access as they entered or exited.

Just standing at the foot of the tower, you can feel the fragrance permeating the air.

The energy fluctuations and mysterious aura were so dense they were almost overwhelming.

It was as if countless pieces of knowledge, combat skills, and techniques were whispering within it.

After swiping my student card, I stepped into the tower.

The interior space is far more magnificent and spacious than it appears from the outside, thanks to the use of spatial folding technology.

What comes into view are rows and rows of huge bookshelves that seem to have no end.

These bookshelves are not made of wood, but rather of some kind of translucent energy crystal.

Countless carriers were neatly arranged on it.

Yellowed ancient books, warm and smooth jade slips, and crystal balls with understated brilliance.

Suspended clusters of energy light, and even some strange bone and metal fragments...

Each carrier emits different energy fluctuations and information rhythms.

The air was filled with the faint scent of knowledge and ink, and the active humming of energy particles.

It makes people calm down involuntarily.

Occasionally, you can see some students or instructors browsing quietly among the bookshelves.

Or they might sit cross-legged in a designated reading area, immersing themselves in the transmission of knowledge.

Everyone was quiet, except for the faint sounds of turning pages or jade slips touching foreheads.

"This is a public area, floors 1-30. It mainly contains combat skills and basic techniques below grade C, and is open to all students."

Xiao Xiao introduced in a low voice, leading Chen Xing towards a transparent, suspended elevator in the center of the hall.

"Let's go straight to the 70th floor, the SS+ privilege area. That's where the real gems are!"

The elevator is extremely fast.

When the elevator doors slid open silently on the 70th floor, the scene before my eyes changed once again.

There are no tall bookshelves here; instead, there are...

It is a much more open space.

Countless orbs of light, varying in color and size, emitting energy fluctuations of varying intensity.

Like living stars, they floated orderly and drifted slowly in this space.

Within each cluster of light, there were faint characters.

Images, even dynamic battle phantoms, flowed around, which were brief projections of martial arts techniques.

The light clusters are classified according to their attributes, types, and grades.

It was roughly divided into different areas.

The golden light cluster exudes a sharp and intimidating aura (swordplay, knifeplay).

The blue area is ethereal and dynamic (body techniques, water-based abilities).

The red area is blazing and enraged (fire element).

The cyan area is full of life (wood element, healing).

The silver area is shrouded in mystery (spiritual energy, eye techniques)...

Just by glancing at it, one can sense the vast amount of information and immense power it contains.

"This is the collection area for S-rank and above combat skills and techniques!"

Xiao Xiao floated to a fiery red ball of light and waved her little hand.

Immediately, a wealth of brief information about the S-level fire-type cultivation techniques collected in this area entered Chen Xing's mind.

"Look at that golden mass over there, its sword energy soaring into the sky."

"It is the S-rank mid-grade sword technique 'Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens,' which emphasizes extreme speed and a one-hit kill."

"That blue, lightning-filled mass is the S-rank low-grade movement technique, 'Three Thousand Thunder Movement,' whose short-range burst speed is unparalleled."

"And that crimson mass, like churning lava, is the S-rank mid-grade fire spell, 'Heavenly Fire Rain'."

"Large-scale, sustained damage; terrifying power..."

Xiao Xiao spoke with great familiarity, clearly possessing a thorough understanding of these top-tier collections.

Chen Xing's gaze slowly swept across this galaxy of skills.

His gaze inadvertently swept over the deepest corner of this starry sky.

There, suspended, was an object several times larger than the other orbs of light.

It is dark gold in color and has a chaotic flow of air on its surface.

It exudes an aura that seems capable of creating the world.

A massive orb of light, yet it exuded a terrifying aura so heavy it suffocated the soul.

The introductory projection next to the ball of light contained only a few lines of text, yet it was enough to shake the soul of anyone who saw it:

【The Heaven-Opening Technique (Incomplete)】

Grade: SSS (Assessment)

Number of floors: Only the first three floors remain

Brief introduction: A fragment of a body-refining technique, possibly left over from the ancient mythological era, with unfathomable power.

Cultivation requirements: Physical strength must reach SSS level.

One's spirit and will must withstand the impact of the creation of heaven and earth, and one's cultivation level must reach at least the fourth realm before one can attempt to observe the first level.

Warning: A total of seventeen people have attempted to cultivate this technique throughout history, and nine of them suffered physical collapse.

Five people went insane, two lost all their cultivation, and one barely managed to enter the sect before disappearing without a trace.

Be careful! Be careful!

SSS Rank!

Although it is only a fragment, and the cultivation conditions are abnormally harsh, the consequences of failure are severe.

But this grade already indicates its value.

This is probably one of the true treasures of Wuhan University in Shenzhen.

Xiao Xiao noticed Chen Xing's gaze, immediately floated over, and whispered a reminder:

"Brother Xing, just look at that, don't get any ideas!"

"That's the 'Heaven-Opening Technique,' one of our school's most treasured possessions, but it's also a notorious 'death technique.'"

"The SSS-level rating is only based on the partial power and artistic conception it has shown; in reality, no one has ever mastered the later stages."

"The cultivation requirements... SSS-level physical strength, invincible among those in the same realm!"

"We still have to go through four realms to see the first level... This is ridiculous! Let's look at something more realistic. (⑉･̆-･̆⑉)"

Chen Xing withdrew his gaze and nodded.

Although he has a system, he doesn't aim too high.

While SSS-level equipment is certainly tempting, its terrifying failure rate and stringent requirements make it currently beyond his reach.

But that's only for now.

The most urgent task is to choose an S-level skill that can immediately enhance his combat effectiveness.

He began to calmly analyze his own needs:

In terms of attack, there is the S-level "Nine Forms of Burning Heaven" (staff technique), which focuses on single-target burst damage and stacking.

He possesses the "Crushing Mountain Staff" skill at the perfect level (rank C), has a solid foundation, and is proficient in combos.

In terms of defense, it possesses a minor level of the "Indestructible Vajra" technique, which boasts astonishing defensive capabilities and also has the ability to counterattack.

In terms of support, there is the "Thunder Breathing Technique" (Rank A), which can be used for both burst damage and recovery.

With the "Battle Intent Pressure", the surrounding spirit is weakened.

In terms of movement techniques...

It's currently lacking, but it's destined to be unlocked in the future with the [Somersault Cloud], which is the Great Sage's signature divine power.

Its speed is absolutely unparalleled, and there is no need to learn ordinary movement techniques.

So, what is he lacking most right now?

It has the ability to clear large areas!

Whether it's the final clearing of the martial arts exam or the future in the wilderness or on the battlefield.

When facing a horde of beasts or a large number of enemies, relying solely on staff techniques to kill them one by one is too inefficient, easily leads to being surrounded, and wastes energy.

He needs a weapon that can cover a certain area and cause considerable damage.

Ideally, it should also be combined with his fire-based martial arts skills.

"Xiao Xiao," Chen Xing asked.

"Are there any S-rank skills that are suitable for me and have area-of-effect damage?"

"Ideally, it should be fire-based, or something that can be combined with other attack methods."

"Area of ​​effect damage? Fire-based?"

Xiao Xiao's pixelated eyes lit up, and she immediately searched her memory. Then she clapped her hands excitedly, "Yes! Of course! Follow me!"

She flapped her wings, heading towards the densest cluster of fiery red light.

It flew deep into the region where energy was most active.

Chen Xing followed closely behind.

Soon, Xiao Xiao appeared in a larger ball of red light than the others.

It felt as if magma was churning and boiling inside.

The light cluster, which was radiating scorching ripples outwards, stopped in front of it.

She pointed to the ball of light and explained:

"Here it is! A mid-grade S-rank spell—'Infernal Blaze'!"

"This is one of our school's signature fire magic spells, known for its area-of-effect damage!"

"Although it's not the highest-grade S-rank fire mage, it has the advantage of a wide range."

"High sustained damage!"