A Century Early in the Battle of Dou Qi

The next day, Zhao Li woke up early as usual.

He gently rubbed his head:

"That was a waste. This spirit wine not only hit hard, but it didn't even have much effect on me. I shouldn't have drunk so much."

Zhao Ze's prized collection could boost the Cultivation Level of even a Dou King, but at Zhao Li's strength, the energy from it was less than what he absorbed in a single breath.

After a moment to recover, Zhao Li's figure flickered, and he was back in the rear mountain. It was the same Bluestone, the same Five Hearts Facing Heaven posture, and Zhao Li began his daily cultivation.

Although the Dou Qi within his body circulated constantly, the early morning, when yin and yang intertwined, was when Dou Qi was most active and the best time for cultivation. Actively cultivating then yielded the best results.

Decades had passed like a single day, and Zhao Li was already accustomed to it.

After a long while, Zhao Li let out a deep breath. From his mouth and nose, it looked like swirling mist, a phenomenon caused by extremely dense Dou Qi illuminated by sunlight.

"The influence of Dou Qi density, though subtle, is indeed present. This is also because I can gather the surrounding energy. If it were someone else, the impact would likely be even greater."

Zhao Li finished his cultivation, feeling a bit emotional.

At this moment, the surrounding Dou Qi was visibly recovering, and its movement even stirred a gentle breeze.

"It seems the exploration of the Ruins cannot stop. If I can find things like Spirit Gathering Arrays, I can create Cave Heavens and Blessed Lands in the future. If not, I'll have to trade with the Seven Ancient Clans."

The books mentioned that in the areas where the Ancient Factions resided, the Dou Qi was even denser than in the Central Plains. They definitely had methods for gathering, locking, and even generating spiritual energy!

Shaking his head, Zhao Li cast aside these thoughts. That was something for after becoming a Dou Sheng, and for him now, it was still too early.

Then, he returned to the clan and headed towards the Myriad Techniques Pavilion.

The Myriad Techniques Pavilion once had a very simple name – Cultivation Technique Pavilion. But ever since Zhao Li put the Cultivation Techniques he created inside, as long as one successfully cultivated them, they could be converted into Dou Qi with matching attributes. One scroll was worth ten thousand. After that, it was renamed the Myriad Techniques Pavilion.

"Hmm? Space Lock? Looks like Grandfather's doing."

Zhao Li followed his memory to the location of the Myriad Techniques Pavilion. He didn't see the small building, but he felt a very crude spatial technique and understood why.

In the past, the Technique Transmission Pavilion was also a vital area of the clan, with many Clan Elders secretly guarding it. Now, it could only be an extra layer of security added by the old man after breaking through to the Dou Sect realm.

Zhao Li stopped before the barrier, feeling a bit conflicted:

"Hmm, should I just go in directly, or should I tell Sister Hong Yu first?"

With his strength, the spatial barrier had no effect on him. But since it was his home, it felt a bit improper to just enter without a word.

After a brief pause for thought, Zhao Li decided to walk straight in.

For the strong, Rules were only Rules when they chose to obey them. Otherwise, they were just nonsense.

Besides, he was already qualified to enter the Myriad Techniques Pavilion.

The spatial barrier before Zhao Li seemed non-existent, not having any effect at all.

He was just going in to place the prepared Cultivation Technique Jade Token inside and didn't plan to stay long, so he naturally didn't want to waste too much time.

Passing through the barrier, Zhao Li felt like he had entered a soft, moist place, and the scene before him changed.

Looking from the outside, the Myriad Techniques Pavilion didn't look different from other pavilions, but upon entering, it was a low Stone Tower, only three stories high. However, Zhao Li knew that the part buried underground was the true core of the Myriad Techniques Pavilion.

At the only entrance and exit of the Stone Tower, two old men sat cross-legged, one on each side, guarding it.

Zhao Li stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and explained his purpose.

They were from his Grandfather's generation.

Seeing Zhao Li, the two were slightly startled, then recognized him, greeted him, and didn't pay him any further attention.

Zhao Li smoothly entered the Myriad Techniques Pavilion. Fluorite was embedded inside the tower, emitting a soft light. At a glance, the Books and Bamboo Scrolls on the Stone Shelves were neat and clean.

With a slight perception, Zhao Li 'saw' many hidden presences in the corners. Although the strongest was only at the Dou Emperor level, in Great Qian, they could hold back ninety-nine percent of intruders.

Zhao Li withdrew his Soul Power and didn't linger here. The things stored here were just some anecdotes, biographies, etc., which he had already read countless times.

He walked to the center and stepped on the Stone Platforms in a specific pattern. With a click, the mechanism was triggered, and the Stone Platform began to descend.

Below was a different world, the true storage place of the Cultivation Technique Chamber and the Dou Technique Chamber.

Zhao Li walked slowly through it, occasionally seeing energy barriers glowing with light. They weren't strong, only between the Ninth Segment of the Dou Qi Stage and Dou Disciple two-star.

Only by breaking them could one retrieve the Cultivation Techniques within. For newly promoted Dou Disciples who hadn't cultivated yet, it was a significant test.

"Hmm? Mysterious Tier, High Grade Fire Attribute Cultivation Technique? It seems Grandfather and the others haven't been idle these years."

Zhao Li passed the Fire Path and saw the introduction on the wall, feeling a bit surprised.

In the past, the Blazing Fire Art his father gave him was only Mysterious Tier, Middle Grade, yet it was already the best Fire Attribute Cultivation Technique in the clan. He hadn't expected that after ten years, the clan had added a Mysterious Tier, High Grade one.

Zhao Li walked through, feeling quite satisfied. These Cultivation Techniques were the clan's foundation.

Even without his unexpected presence, the Zhao Family was worthy of being one of the top factions in Great Qian.

As for now, as long as the Zhao Family was given time to develop, after three generations, they might achieve a state where Dou Spirits were everywhere, and Dou Kings and Dou Emperors were gatekeepers.

He walked all the way to the core area. There was a small Circular Platform, surrounded by layers of Space Seals. Inside were the Cultivation Techniques he had left ten years ago.

Zhao Li's Grandfather, Zhao Changgeng, was also extremely shocked after cultivating Zhao Li's Cultivation Technique. He immediately knew how important it was. After breaking through to the Dou Sect realm, he personally sealed it, carefully considering each person before transmitting it. In ten years, only a few people in the Zhao Family had cultivated it.

These minor techniques naturally couldn't stop Zhao Li. Zhao Li directly extended his hand, passed through the barrier, and then tapped the Circular Platform in a specific rhythm. After a while, the Stone Platform slid open to the sides, revealing the Jade Token inside.

With a flick of his hand, Zhao Li had an extra Jade Token in his hand. It was the Technique Transmission Jade Slip he had prepared with an Illusion, and he placed it inside as well.

Although the Illusion was simple, it was only intended for the Clan members at the Dou King and Dou Emperor levels, so it would still serve some purpose.

From now on, anyone who wants to inherit it must pass the test to obtain its contents.

Doing this was partly for screening and partly for protection. As the saying goes, an innocent man is guilty only because he possesses a treasure. If a Dou Disciple held a Heaven Tier Cultivation Technique, even with immense backing, countless people would still take risks.

After finishing all this, he withdrew his hand, and the Seal returned to its original state.

Then, Zhao Li left the area.

Inside the Myriad Techniques Pavilion, naturally, some people saw Zhao Li's actions, and their hearts stirred with excitement.

They knew that the last time Zhao Li came here, he left behind an Earth Tier Cultivation Technique. It was precisely because of it that they were able to continue breaking through at their age. Now, ten years later, he had come here again, and they could only imagine...

Zhao Li was unaware of their thoughts. After leaving the Myriad Techniques Pavilion, he seemed to have nothing to do for a while and began to feel leisurely, wandering around.

After lunch, his father mysteriously pulled him aside.

Zhao Lingxiao rubbed his hands and said somewhat sheepishly:

"Li'er, could you take a look for your father? Have I made any mistakes in my cultivation over the years?"

Asking his son for guidance on his cultivation made him feel like he was losing some of his father's dignity.

Zhao Li suddenly understood. He placed his hand on Zhao Lingxiao's back to check, and while doing so, an idea formed in his mind.

Perhaps I could hold a tutoring class in the Clan and talk about my cultivation experiences?

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