Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 70: The Nine Celestial Steles! Lin Xuan’s Choice!

Aside from the Serpent Celestial Stele, the other eight steles depicted on the scroll showed various images. Some had crackling lightning, others a towering mountain, and one even had a Divine Sword. It was clear they all possessed different powers. It’s really hard to choose! Lin Xuan mused.

The Heavenly Dao Dean, who stood beside him, said, "You have one hour to think. Tell me your answer when the time is up."

Suddenly, the voice of the big black dog echoed in Lin Xuan’s mind. "Don’t even think about it. Just pick the Serpent Celestial Stele. That stele possesses the Power of Serpent and Dragon Blood, which is a perfect match for you. You can use the Dragon Blood to begin cultivating the Extreme Myriad Dragons Physique."

Extreme Myriad Dragons Physique! Is it related to the Extreme Dragon Diagram? Lin Xuan was incredibly surprised.

"Of course it is," the big black dog replied. "You comprehended the Breathing Technique from the Extreme Dragon Diagram and used it to condense a Dragon Vein. All of this will transform your physique. It will no longer be an ordinary one, but the Myriad Dragons Physique. This physique is one of the most superior in all the heavens and earth. When cultivated to its peak, you will possess the Power of Ten Thousand Dragons, enough to sunder the heavens and sweep through all of eternity."

Lin Xuan grew incredibly excited. Is it really that powerful?

However, the big black dog warned, "Don’t get too excited just yet. Although this physique is powerful, it is extremely difficult to cultivate. That’s because it requires Dragon Power. You either have to use a vast amount of Dragon Dao Power to temper your physique or directly absorb Dragon Blood to transform it. Otherwise, your Extreme Myriad Dragons Physique will barely improve."

Is it really that difficult? Lin Xuan was astonished.

"But you have a chance right now," the big black dog said. "The Serpent Celestial Stele contains Dragon Blood. You didn’t absorb it during the entrance test, so now you can absorb it to strengthen your physique."

Lin Xuan nodded, indicating he understood, but he still had a question. "But doesn’t the Serpent Celestial Stele run away whenever it sees me?"

"Don’t worry, it won’t run away this time. Now that you’ve condensed a Dragon Vein, you can control the Extreme Dragon Diagram within you. You can hide the diagram’s power so the stele can no longer sense it."

So that’s why! Lin Xuan finally understood. He looked at the Heavenly Dao Dean and declared, "Dean, I’ve made my choice!"

"Oh? So soon?" the Dean asked with a smile. "Which one have you chosen?"

"I choose the Serpent Celestial Stele."

"What? The Serpent Celestial Stele?" The Heavenly Dao Dean was stunned, his face filled with disbelief. In his view, the Serpent Celestial Stele was the very last one he expected Lin Xuan to choose. After all, the stele fled every time it saw him, so how could he possibly comprehend it? Yet, against all expectations, Lin Xuan had chosen it.

"Young man, don’t be so impulsive! Do you have any idea how precious an opportunity to enter the Heavenly Dao Tower is? You can’t just waste it like this," the Dean urged. "You can’t even get near the Serpent Celestial Stele. You should hurry up and pick another one. I saw you practice the Eight Desolations Palm; your physique is quite powerful. You could cultivate with the Divine Mountain Celestial Stele." He pointed to one of the scrolls, which depicted a Celestial Stele engraved with the image of a Divine Mountain. "If you can comprehend that stele, you will gain incredibly formidable Divine Power."

But Lin Xuan shook his head firmly. "Dean, my mind is made up. I will comprehend the Serpent Celestial Stele."

"You...!" The Heavenly Dao Dean rolled his eyes in frustration. Why is this kid so stubborn?

But Lin Xuan insisted, even stating that the stele would not fly away this time. He said, "Dean, please believe me. I’ve already broken through to become a Martial General, which means I’m not someone forsaken by the heavens. I’m certain I have a chance to comprehend the Serpent Celestial Stele."

The Heavenly Dao Dean hesitated. It was true. The fact that Lin Xuan could break through to the Martial General realm proved he still had a future in cultivation. But he still said, "Even if you do have a chance to comprehend it, I still wouldn’t recommend you choose the Serpent Celestial Stele."

Why? Lin Xuan was puzzled. "Is it because the power contained within the Serpent Celestial Stele isn’t strong?"

"No," the Dean shook his head. "On the contrary, it is exceptionally powerful. One might even say it is the most special of all nine Celestial Steles. Otherwise, we wouldn’t use it to test new disciples every year. The Serpent Celestial Stele contains Dragon Blood. You are aware of that, correct? But in truth, it contains more than just Dragon Blood. It also possesses a Heart of the Serpent. The Power of Serpent contained within it is incredibly potent. Furthermore, within the Serpent Celestial Stele lies a Fist Technique called the World-Ending Flood Dragon Fist. If you can comprehend the World-Ending Flood Dragon Fist and master it to the point of perfection, you will be able to summon the Heart of the Serpent from within the stele. Then, you can absorb the power of the Heart of the Serpent."

Lin Xuan’s eyes widened. He had never expected the Serpent Celestial Stele to harbor such a secret. The big black dog’s voice urgently rang in his mind, "Kid, choose it! You must choose it! The Heart of the Serpent is crucial for you. With it, your Extreme Myriad Dragons Physique is guaranteed to break through."

Lin Xuan clenched his fists. "In that case, I have to choose it even more."

"I haven’t finished speaking!" the Dean glared at Lin Xuan and snapped. "First of all, the World-Ending Flood Dragon Fist is extremely difficult to practice. Never mind mastering it to perfection; just reaching the introductory level is as difficult as ascending to the heavens. It’s even possible that, despite comprehending the World-Ending Flood Dragon Fist, you might never master it in your entire life. Secondly, there is only one Heart of the Serpent, so the competition is incredibly fierce. Do you know why no one has chosen the Serpent Celestial Stele in recent years?"

Why? Lin Xuan was perplexed.

The Dean explained, "Because someone has already comprehended the Serpent Celestial Stele and is cultivating the World-Ending Flood Dragon Fist. That person’s name is Chu Zhongtian, and he is a fifth-year disciple of the Heavenly Dao Institute. Not only that, but he is also the number one prodigy on the Grand Celestial Ranking. He can be considered the foremost genius in the entire Heavenly Dao Institute! He chose the Serpent Celestial Stele, and his goal is the Heart of the Serpent. No one dares to compete with him. If you choose the Serpent Celestial Stele, you will be competing directly with Chu Zhongtian for the Heart of the Serpent. Your future rival will be none other than Chu Zhongtian, the foremost genius of the Heavenly Dao Institute. The gap between the two of you is simply too vast. You have no hope of defeating him. So, just pick another stele. Don’t waste your time on the Serpent Celestial Stele."

The foremost genius of the Heavenly Dao Institute also chose the Serpent Celestial Stele? Lin Xuan was utterly shocked. No wonder the Heavenly Dao Dean had been trying to persuade him to pick another target.

But how could Lin Xuan possibly change his mind? The Heart of the Serpent was of utmost importance to him; it was the key to cultivating his Extreme Myriad Dragons Physique. He would not give up.

Lin Xuan declared in a clear voice, "Thank you for the warning, Dean, but I will not give up. I am choosing the Serpent Celestial Stele."

The Dean was stunned. Is this kid insane? Does he really want to challenge Chu Zhongtian?

Shaking his head, he said, "Chu Zhongtian is already a Grandmaster. He has also stated that even after he graduates, he will remain at the Heavenly Dao Institute as an Elder to continue practicing the World-Ending Flood Dragon Fist. Do you really want to make an enemy of someone like that?"

"So what if he’s a Grandmaster? Give me enough time, and I will surpass him!" Lin Xuan declared with confidence.