As a member of the Xiao family, Xena Xiao knew a fair amount about the classification of Divine Skills. Divine Skills were divided into nine tiers, though most people never came into contact with even the lowest-tiered ones and thus rarely paid attention to their exact levels. To an ordinary person, even a first-tier Divine Skill was beyond imagination.
In the past, Xena had only dared to dream of obtaining a first-tier Divine Skill. The thought of acquiring a seventh- or eighth-tier Divine Skill was utterly out of reach. Yet now, the fragments of techniques Ethan casually shared with her had turned out to be eighth-tier and sixth-tier Divine Skills.
"Could the complete versions of the techniques Ethan taught me be Supreme Skills?" Xena suddenly wondered.
If they truly were Supreme Skills, then even the Federation Alliance's highest-ranking members would go mad to possess them. The Federation Alliance was the most powerful organization of humanity, composed of its deities and highest leaders. The minimum qualification for entry into the Federation Alliance was to reach the Planetary Stage. In this stage, a cultivator would condense a "star core" within, akin to the "divine core" of ancient myths.
Once a star core was condensed, a cultivator would become a Planetary-level expert, capable of traversing the cosmos unaided and boasting an incredible lifespan of ten thousand years. For ordinary people, a lifespan that long was nothing short of godhood. Just one Planetary-level powerhouse could protect a family for ten thousand years, which is why so many people aspired to reach that level.
In the Ancient Divine Civilization, deities were exceedingly rare. But in the Galactic Era, humanity had conquered the cosmos, harvesting its resources while refining their Guardian Spirit system. This resulted in a surge of Planetary-level beings, with each human-occupied star harboring powerful protectors. Even Earth, which was nearly abandoned due to resource scarcity, still had a number of stationed deities.
Reports estimated that fifty members of the Divinity Alliance resided on Earth alone, each of whom held a dominance over the planet that could easily wipe out the Xiao family with a mere wave of a hand.
If they discovered she possessed a Supreme Skill or an ancient Guardian Spirit from the Huaxia Civilization, her fate would be unimaginable.
Xena felt a chill at the thought.
Sensing her unease, Ethan, as her Guardian Spirit, asked, "Xena, what's wrong?"
"Call me 'Host'!" Xena rolled her eyes inwardly.
"I like calling you Xena; what can you do about it?" Ethan replied with a cheeky grin.
"Fine, call me whatever you want." She sighed and then shared her concerns with him.
After hearing her out, Ethan reassured her, "You don't need to worry so much. As long as neither of us says anything, no one will know about your Huaxia Civilization Guardian Spirit. And besides, once you're powerful enough, no one would dare try to pry into your secrets. Plus, even if your secret did get out, keeping you alive would still be more valuable than harming you. The top human leaders would protect you, so there's really no need to worry."
Ethan's words comforted her, and her fears gradually subsided.
Her current goal became clear: reach the Purification Stage and pass her university entrance exams.
Classroom, Senior Year, Class 13
Xena sat attentively as her teacher introduced a combat technique—Mighty Fist.
Mighty Fist was a second-tier technique within the Body Refinement Stage, classified as a moderately challenging technique for those in the fourth tier of the Body Refinement Stage or higher. In the past, Xena hadn't met the criteria to practice it, but now, having reached the fourth tier, she could learn it if she wanted.
However, Mighty Fist was too basic for her. The Xiao family had access to far superior techniques, so she wasn't interested.
As the teacher used a hologram to teach Mighty Fist, Xena's mind slipped into the Guardian Spirit Space, where she conversed with Ethan.
"Ethan, do you have any martial techniques for the Body Refinement Stage? I've focused mostly on cultivation so far and haven't practiced many combat skills," Xena asked.
"Body Refinement combat techniques? Sure, I have plenty. Let me see what would suit you best," Ethan replied casually.
"Is there one that pairs well with The Indestructible Vajra Body?" Xena thought for a moment before specifying.
"A technique to go with The Indestructible Vajra Body?" Ethan pondered.
The Indestructible Vajra Body was a Shaolin classic, so it naturally paired with other Shaolin techniques. Two that immediately came to mind were the Vajra Palm and Great Vajra Finger.
Since the Great Vajra Finger wasn't quite suitable for Xena, he decided on the Vajra Palm.
"Alright, the Vajra Palm it is," Ethan concluded. "Give me a few days to look up the technique, and I'll get back to you."
With that, Ethan exited the Guardian Spirit Space, returning to the Huaxia Civilization era to search for the Vajra Palm technique.
In his rented room, Ethan scoured the internet for the Vajra Palm manuals but found nothing reliable. What little he did find was dubious, mere fragments or fake versions posted by various sources.
After some thought, Ethan decided he would need to visit the Shaolin Temple in person. Not only would he search for the Vajra Palm, but he could also retrieve the middle and lower sections of The Indestructible Vajra Body to complete the full technique, which would likely only be available at the Shaolin Temple.
"Well, no time like the present," he muttered to himself.
Shaolin Temple, North Shaolin, Huaxia
North Shaolin Temple was one of Buddhism's most iconic sites, with modern Shaolin monks and disciples spread across the country, running martial arts schools and establishing temples worldwide. Nearby, a new martial academy sponsored by North Shaolin was opening today.
This new school was special. Unlike previous ones run by outer sect disciples, this academy's instructors would be elite Shaolin Warrior Monks, imparting authentic Shaolin techniques. The event attracted significant media attention, with numerous TV stations and live-streamers documenting the occasion.
Thousands of viewers tuned in online, eager to witness this Shaolin spectacle unfold.
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