"Another Divine Skill emerging?"
"Twice in one day! Two new Divine Skills appearing—could there be an ancient relic unearthed?"
"The last time a new Divine Skill appeared was ten years ago, and now we have two in a single day."
"The first one was confirmed to be an eighth-tier Divine Skill. I wonder what level this new one will be?"
High-ranking cultivators at the Void Stage and above looked skyward. There, an enormous golden figure of a Buddha-like Vajra sat cross-legged, its immense body glowing bright enough to illuminate the dark expanse of space beyond Earth.
With the slightest motion from the Vajra's golden body, it seemed as though the very fabric of space would rip apart. The appearance of the Vajra dimmed the light of the full moon as the cosmic sea of laws began to tremble once more.
Hum! Hum! Hum!
The sea of universal laws resonated six times in total before the colossal image of the Vajra suddenly shattered.
Another fragment!
In the Federation's Alliance of Divinities headquarters, the Golden Sovereign looked up in shock. "Another fragment, and this one reached six tremors. Although it's not as powerful as the first, it's not far off. What on Earth is happening for two techniques from millions of years ago to surface in a single day? And who's acquired these techniques?"
The Golden Sovereign wasn't the only one deep in thought; the other powerful members of the Alliance were equally troubled.
At the Xiao family residence in Feilan City.
Xena Xiao slowly awoke from her meditation, feeling an intense transformation within. Though her physical strength hadn't dramatically increased, she felt lighter, and her mind was clearer, as if a hidden potential within her had been unlocked.
"I can't believe I've actually obtained a Divine Skill!"
She could scarcely believe it. A Divine Skill was worth far more than her entire family's wealth combined. And what she had wasn't just an ordinary Divine Skill.
Though she couldn't fully understand its level at her current stage, Xena knew it wasn't ordinary. She now fully believed Ethan's words. He must truly be from the ancient Huaxia Civilization, as he claimed.
Even the simplest technique from that civilization, brought into this era, would surely be considered a powerful Divine Skill.
"If anyone finds out I have a Guardian Spirit from the Huaxia Civilization…," she thought. "I must keep this absolutely secret."
Inside the Guardian Spirit Space.
Xena reappeared and saw Ethan. "Ethan, I believe you now. You really are from the Huaxia Civilization. This Tao Te Ching technique is likely the pinnacle of Divine Skills in our time. It seems to boost comprehension, enhance the soul, and help with understanding universal laws. But I'm far from being able to comprehend laws yet. Do you know any techniques specifically for body cultivation? In our era, the first stage is Body Refinement. If I could get a technique for that, I'd be able to progress rapidly."
"A body cultivation technique?" Ethan considered this and then nodded. "Sure, but what I taught you was only part of the Tao Te Ching. I'll share the complete text with you later."
"Great!"
"For now, let me see if I can recall a suitable body cultivation technique. I'll be back soon," he replied.
Ethan passed through the vortex and left the Guardian Spirit Space, returning to his era to find a suitable technique.
After about half an hour of searching online, Ethan found the upper section of The Indestructible Vajra Body, one of Shaolin's legendary techniques. However, only the first section was available online; the middle and lower sections were missing.
"The Indestructible Vajra Body is likely the best option for a body cultivation technique, and the full version is probably stored at the Shaolin Temple. For now, I'll teach Xena the upper section, and once I get stronger, I can seek out the full technique from Shaolin Temple."
With that plan in mind, Ethan quickly memorized the first part of the technique. To his amazement, he retained every word perfectly after just a few readings.
"When did my memory become this sharp?" he wondered in surprise.
He quickly realized that this improvement was thanks to the Tao Te Ching. His time spent meditating on it had profoundly enhanced his mind and soul, boosting his memory to near-photographic levels.
Although The Indestructible Vajra Body was considered just a specialized Shaolin technique in his era, Xena would surely see it as a treasure beyond measure.
"Back to the Guardian Spirit Space!"
Ethan's form flickered as he crossed back through the vortex.
"Xena, I'm back!" he called out, his voice echoing through the Guardian Spirit Space.
"My Guardian Spirit is calling me!"
Hearing Ethan's voice in her mind, Xena quickly re-entered the Guardian Spirit Space.
"I found a suitable body cultivation technique for you. However, due to certain constraints, I can only teach you a third of it for now. But that should be more than enough for your current stage," Ethan explained.
"Great! Teach it to me quickly!"
Even a third of a technique from the Huaxia Civilization was a priceless gift.
"Follow along as I recite the mantras and instructions."
Ethan began chanting the Indestructible Vajra Body technique's mantras, his words transforming into radiant symbols that floated around them.
Xena closed her eyes and recited with him. As she absorbed each line, the symbols entered her body, initiating the Divine Skill's transfer. Along with the technique itself, she also received profound insights that helped her fully grasp the technique.
Meanwhile, another phenomenon unfolded in the skies above Earth.
"A Divine Skill manifestation? Twice in one day? How is this possible?"
"Two different Divine Skills emerging in such a short time—could there be an ancient relic nearby?"
"Ten years had passed since the last Divine Skill surfaced, and now we've seen two within hours."
High-ranking experts observed as a majestic golden Vajra appeared, illuminating the night sky beyond Earth. As the golden figure moved, the cosmic sea of universal laws trembled, resonating six times before shattering into fragments.
"A fragment again?"
Back in the Federation's headquarters, the Golden Sovereign watched in astonishment. "Another fragment, and this one reached six tremors. Although it's not as powerful as the first, it's not far off. What is happening on Earth for two techniques from millions of years ago to appear within a single day? And who has received these techniques?"
The other Divinity Alliance experts shared the same thought, falling into deep contemplation.
In the Xiao family residence, Xena was entirely immersed in her practice of the Indestructible Vajra Body technique.
"To cultivate this fully means an indestructible body, with immortality and unmatched strength!" she thought, overwhelmed by the power of this technique. Compared to the Xiao family's basic body cultivation methods, this was on an entirely different level.
As she absorbed strands of the world's spiritual energy, her body began to radiate a faint golden glow. With every breath, her physical form grew stronger and purer.
Suddenly—
Crack!
An invisible shackle within her was broken, and a powerful surge of energy erupted from her body.
Body Refinement Stage, Fourth Tier!
"I broke through?"
Xena opened her eyes, shocked to realize that she had shattered her bottleneck and reached the fourth tier of the Body Refinement Stage in a single session.
Within the Guardian Spirit Space, Ethan was also cultivating. As the true inheritor of the Indestructible Vajra Body, his progress was even faster than Xena's.
Crack, crack, crack!
Ethan's body continued to break and reform, glowing with an intense golden light as his physical strength soared.
Body Refinement Stage, First Tier!
Body Refinement Stage, Second Tier!
Body Refinement Stage, Third Tier!
Body Refinement Stage, Fourth Tier!
Within half an hour, Ethan had ascended to the Fifth Tier of the Body Refinement Stage, crossing from an ordinary person to a powerful cultivator in record time.
Now, the benefits from the Indestructible Vajra Body's transmission had reached their limit. Any further progress would require additional cultivation. Nevertheless, the technique was so advanced that it would allow him to break through tiers faster than most.
"Ethan, you're my Guardian Spirit! How is it that I broke through just one tier, yet you went straight from a mortal to the fifth tier of Body Refinement? That's totally unfair!" Xena said, entering the Guardian Spirit Space and sensing his cultivation level.
"It just means I have exceptional talent!" Ethan replied smugly.
"That's odd. Most Guardian Spirits can't even break through on their own. They remain at the level they were in life, and their growth is tied to their Awakened. But you're just a Mortal-tier Guardian Spirit, so how did you surpass me? This doesn't make sense!" Xena muttered, staring at Ethan as if trying to decipher the mystery.
"Well, whether it makes sense or not, my strength only benefits you!" Ethan laughed.
"True," Xena admitted with a nod.
"By the way, since I'm your Guardian Spirit, can't you summon me outside? I'd love to see what the world is like a billion years in the future," Ethan asked, his curiosity piqued.
"No, I can't yet!" Xena shook her head. "I'm only at the fourth tier of the Body Refinement Stage. I'll need to reach the ninth tier and then further deepen our resonance. Only then will I be able to summon you into the world to fight, or even fuse with you to unleash even greater power."
"Fusion?" Ethan's mind immediately wandered, conjuring up some rather vivid imagery.
As his Guardian Spirit, Xena could partially sense Ethan's thoughts. Although she couldn't read them precisely, she felt the gist of his ideas, sensing the inappropriate turn in his mind.
"Ugh! What's with those dirty thoughts, Guardian Spirit? You must have been quite the pervert in your past life!" Xena huffed.
"I wasn't a pervert—I was a… a gentleman," Ethan replied, pouting.
"Sure, a gentleman," Xena scoffed. "Fusion just means borrowing your energy or even letting you control my body to fight with enhanced power. Not whatever nonsense you were thinking."
"Understood, understood!" Ethan nodded quickly.
"Enough talk. I'm going to continue cultivating the Indestructible Vajra Body. Unless it's urgent, don't call me." Xena ordered.
"Got it!" Ethan waved dismissively.
Xena returned to her cultivation, while Ethan remained in the Guardian Spirit Space, continuing his own practice.
The next day, as Xena returned to school, she overheard her classmates discussing the recent phenomena.
"Do you know what those two celestial phenomena from yesterday meant?"
"I heard it's the manifestation of Divine Skills."
"Yes, but Divine Skills have different levels. Apparently, yesterday's Divine Skills were classified as eighth-tier and sixth-tier."
"Wow, such high-tier skills! Those must be millions of years old!"
"If I could get my hands on those skills, I'd surely reach the Planetary Stage, join the Federation Alliance, and become an esteemed Divinity!"
Every word reached Xena's ears, and she was utterly stunned.
"An eighth-tier Divine Skill and a sixth-tier Divine Skill… and Ethan only shared a part of each. Does that mean the complete versions are even more powerful…?"
She was in complete shock.
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