Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 617: Settling Scores with the Enemy!

Master Qingyou coughed up blood in frustration. Situ Hang was filled with such bitter regret that he wished he could turn back time.

If I had known this kid was so powerful, I wouldn’t have dared to offend him even if it meant death. Do I really have to kneel and beg for mercy in front of everyone? I don’t want to.

After all, his status was extraordinary. However, Lin Xuan merely glanced in his direction. Situ Hang’s body went limp, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud.

Master Qingyou also fell to his knees, shouting, "Young Master Lin, spare me! I was wrong!"

At this moment, everyone was subdued. No one dared to oppose Lin Xuan any longer.

With his hands clasped behind his back, Lin Xuan overlooked the eight directions. He still maintained the form of a ten-meter-tall dragon, appearing as a Divine Beast, high and mighty. Everyone held their breath, their hearts pounding in their chests. I wonder how Lin Xuan will deal with these people.

Lin Xuan spoke coldly, "It’s not impossible for you to live. It all depends on your sincerity."

Hearing this, Master Qingyou and the others grew excited. "Young Master, please state your terms! Whatever they are, we will do it!"

"Alright then," Lin Xuan said. "Hand over all of your Pill Recipes. At the same time, each of you will refine one hundred cauldrons of fourth-grade elixirs and deliver them to the Ye Family!"

What?

Upon hearing this, Master Qingyou was dumbfounded, and Situ Hang was completely stunned. The surrounding crowd gasped.

Those terms are ruthless! For an Alchemy Master, a Pill Recipe is an absolutely priceless treasure. It’s something they would never part with, but Lin Xuan is demanding all of their recipes. That’s like asking for half their lives! On top of that, he wants them each to refine one hundred cauldrons of elixirs, and fourth-grade elixirs at that! This is truly vicious! A single cauldron of fourth-grade elixirs is enough to drive countless people into a frenzy. One hundred cauldrons... that’s an astronomical figure!

"What, are you unwilling?" Seeing the two hesitate, Lin Xuan’s expression turned grim. "If you refuse, then you can go to hell."

The draconic might emanating from his body erupted, causing the very ground to tremble as cracks spread out in all directions.

Master Qingyou’s body shuddered, and he hastily replied, "We’re willing! We’re willing!"

Situ Hang also pleaded, "Don’t attack! We agree to your terms."

Although the two conditions were exceedingly harsh and would cost them dearly, at least they could survive. They didn’t want to die, so they had no choice but to nod in agreement.

"Good." A smile touched the corners of Lin Xuan’s lips.

He proceeded to take several invaluable fourth-grade Pill Recipes from the two men. After stowing them away, he turned to Clan Leader Ye. "The fourth-grade elixirs these two refine will all be sent to the Ye Family. Clan Leader Ye, please remember to collect them. Consider it a small gift from me to the Ye Family."

Clan Leader Ye’s heart pounded wildly in his chest, and all the members of the Ye Family were overcome with excitement.

All of that is for us? It’s unbelievable! How is this a small gift? This is a fortune falling from the heavens! With so many fourth-grade elixirs, the Ye Family’s strength will soar. It won’t be long before we become a first-rate clan!

How could they not be ecstatic?

The members of the other families and sects watched on, their faces filled with envy.

"My goodness, the Ye Family has truly struck gold. To have a son-in-law as formidable as Lin Xuan... they’re going to rise to prominence very soon."

After settling matters with Qingyou and Situ Hang, Lin Xuan turned his gaze toward the True Dragon Sect.

The True Dragon Sect Leader spoke up at once. "Rest assured, Young Master, we will also prepare one hundred cauldrons of fourth-grade elixirs and present you with a large number of Pill Recipes."

This time, however, Lin Xuan shook his head. "That won’t be necessary. For your True Dragon Sect, I have other demands."

The True Dragon Sect was different from Master Qingyou and Situ Hang. While those two had extraordinary status, they were merely fourth-grade Alchemy Masters. The True Dragon Sect, on the other hand, was a top-tier hegemon. Its standing and position were countless times higher than that of the two alchemists. How could a mere one hundred cauldrons of elixirs and some fourth-grade Pill Recipes possibly quell Lin Xuan’s anger?

The True Dragon Sect Leader sighed internally. It seems he’s going to make an exorbitant demand this time. But they were helpless.

He could only ask, "Then what does the Young Master desire?"

Lin Xuan stated, "First, I’m taking this Spirit Moon Cold Smoke Sword."

A pang of anguish shot through the True Dragon Sect Leader’s heart. This is a peak King-level weapon! Are we just going to hand it over like this? His heart bled, but he had no other choice. He could only grit his teeth and nod.

Lin Xuan continued, "Second, I want to go to your treasury and take some Martial Arts."

What? The True Dragon Sect Leader was stunned, and the other elders erupted in an uproar. Now he wanted to take their Martial Arts!

"Don’t worry," Lin Xuan said calmly. "I will simply transcribe them and take the copies. Your True Dragon Sect will still retain the originals." He paused, his face darkening once more. "What, are you unwilling?"

His power flared again, and the entire True Dragon Sect began to shake violently. The crowd trembled in fear.

The True Dragon Sect Leader’s expression changed drastically. He hurriedly said, "We are willing! This way, Young Master Lin, please."

He quickly led Lin Xuan toward their Library Pavilion.

The True Dragon Sect was a preeminent sect with a long and storied history stretching back over a thousand years. Although it had declined, its strongest expert now only a Grandmaster, the True Dragon Sect was once a supreme sect in its heyday. More than one Dragon Warrior had emerged from its ranks. Its foundation was incredibly profound, and its Library Pavilion was said to contain a comprehensive collection of knowledge.

Upon entering, Lin Xuan saw endless rows of bookshelves, each laden with Martial Arts Secret Manuals. With a flicker, his ten-meter-tall dragon form shrank down to that of a normal human, and the Dragon Scales covering his body receded from sight. He walked deeper into the Library Pavilion and began to browse.

Lin Xuan remained there for the foreseeable future. A day passed, then two, then ten. Half a month went by, and soon, a full month had passed, yet Lin Xuan never emerged. The True Dragon Sect Leader waited patiently outside the entire time, fending off numerous elders who came to ask about the situation. The Sect Leader could only shake his head, admitting he didn’t know what was happening inside, but he assumed their guest was perusing their Martial Arts legacy.

Just like that, another month passed.

Lin Xuan still hadn’t come out. On this day, however, his voice finally echoed from within. He instructed the True Dragon Sect Leader waiting outside to send in a few elders to begin transcribing.

The True Dragon Sect Leader hastily summoned the elders. Soon, six of them arrived and entered the Library Pavilion.

Lin Xuan produced a list and said, "Transcribe one copy of every Martial Art on this list. I will be taking them with me."

The six elders took the list and gasped. The number of Martial Arts listed was immense and all-encompassing. It included Palm Techniques, Fist Techniques, Body Techniques, Swordsmanship, and Blade Techniques, as well as methods for body refinement and various Cultivation Techniques. It was a complete path that could take a novice Martial Artist all the way to the King realm.

"So many?" one elder exclaimed in shock. His cultivation is already so profound. What does he need all these Martial Arts for?

"Just transcribe them. I have my own use for them," Lin Xuan said coolly.

He naturally had his own plans. The two hundred cauldrons of elixirs were a gift for the Ye Family. Now, he needed to prepare a grand gift for his own Lin Family. The Lin Family’s foundation was too shallow. Although they were a Great Emperor Clan, they had long since fallen into decline. The Ultimate Ten Thousand Dragons Diagram in his possession could not be passed down, and his family desperately lacked a deep martial heritage. Therefore, Lin Xuan planned to have the entire Martial Arts legacy of the True Dragon Sect transcribed to bring back to the Lin Family. With this, the Lin Family would no longer lack for techniques. Their disciples could cultivate a wide variety of paths, advancing from a humble Martial Artist all the way to the level of a King.

Lin Xuan didn’t just want to become stronger himself; he wanted to lead his entire family to greater heights.

The six elders could only nod in acknowledgment and began their painstaking work of transcription. Lin Xuan did not leave, remaining in the library to browse through some of the more profound Martial Arts.

Another three months passed in this manner. The elders finally finished their task, and by then, Lin Xuan had browsed through every single Martial Art in the Library Pavilion. His martial experience had increased tremendously. This improvement was as if he had spent the last several months sparring with countless masters. Now, facing an enemy would be far more effortless, and his own power had unknowingly stabilized and improved.

Finally, Lin Xuan collected all the transcribed scrolls and left the Library Pavilion. As he walked out of the True Dragon Sect, the Sect Leader and the others bowed respectfully.

"We reverently send off Young Master Lin!"

Only when his figure disappeared into the distance did they finally breathe a collective sigh of relief. They were safe at last.

Lin Xuan returned to the Ye Family, who welcomed him back with extreme excitement. They held a grand banquet in his honor. After the feast, Lin Xuan announced a piece of shocking news: he was leaving Dragon Island. His duel with Chu Zhongtian was in just three months. If he returned now, he would be just in time for their decisive battle.

「Meanwhile, at the Heavenly Dao Institute.」

Within a magnificent palace, a tremendous roar suddenly echoed, followed by an overwhelming power that swept out in all directions. The entire Heavenly Dao Institute was shaken.

Disciples and elders gazed toward the palace, exclaiming, "What happened?"

Outside the palace gates, the Star Pavilion Master and a group of elders stood together, their faces lit with excitement. "A breakthrough! Chu Zhongtian has broken through to become a Grandmaster!"

"Hahaha, wonderful!"

Chu Yue was incredibly excited. "My brother finally broke through! This is wonderful! After becoming a Grandmaster, he’s now the strongest of the younger generation. That Lin Xuan still wants to fight him? What a joke! My brother could crush him with a single finger!"