"To have pushed the Earth Fire Qilin Beast this far… it seems the person inside is quite powerful."
The ground shook and the mountains trembled.
The man in green couldn't help but pause.
"Could it be that old rascal Ye Dongcheng?"
The woman in the green dress spoke, her voice crisp and clear.
As pleasant as a lark's song.
"So what if it's Ye Dongcheng? The Young Master's strength isn't something these mortal Martial Artists can compare to,"
the woman in the purple dress said with disdain.
"I, for one, think we shouldn't be in any hurry, regardless of who it is. We can just sit back and watch them fight. Think of it as a good show."
The woman in red spoke, her voice soft and delicate.
Her words, however, made the man in green smile slightly. "Hong Luan is right. If we can get the Earth Fire Qilin Beast without lifting a finger, why not?"
...
'Hm? I've been locked onto?'
Deep underground.
Unaware that uninvited guests had arrived, Yang Xiao, who was just about to touch the small purple grass, suddenly froze, his expression darkening.
Because he discovered that he had been locked onto by a powerful force.
'Could it be an Innate Divine Technique?'
Instead of touching the Divine Communication Grass, Yang Xiao flapped his wings and moved to a position above the Earth Fire Qilin Beast's head.
He speculated internally.
He knew that most Beast Types, upon reaching a certain rank, would possess some abilities. For example, a Fire Python could spit flames.
It was just that this one hadn't had a chance to use its ability before the Earth Fire Qilin Beast swatted it to death with a single claw.
Moreover, the Earth Fire Qilin Beast itself could also spit flames.
And not just any flames, but the far more terrifying Earth Core Poison Fire, as well as the Origin True Flame from its Inner Core.
But none of that counted as an Innate Divine Technique.
They were merely instinctual forms of control over Fire Elemental Power.
It was similar to how a Martial Artist at the Innate Realm could absorb the world's Primordial Power. Through Martial Skills, they could then refine this power into Innate True Qi and release it.
In terms of pure refinement, human Martial Artists were clearly more sophisticated.
However, once Divine Techniques were involved…
…things were different.
The Fire Control Skill, Gathering Essence Finger, Starburst Skill, and Profound Feather Divine Technique that Yang Xiao possessed were all Divine Techniques, but only Fire Control could be considered an Innate Divine Technique.
This simple, yet infinitely potent, Talent Ability.
As Yang Xiao grew and the Heaven and Earth Origin Flame within him strengthened, it too would grow to a level that all living beings would find terrifying.
Just like moments ago.
He had controlled the Earth Core Poison Fire spat out by the Earth Fire Qilin Beast.
And.
The Fire Elemental Power all around them.
If not for the limits of his Spiritual Power, he likely could have killed the Earth Fire Qilin Beast in a single blow.
Even though he had used the Gathering Essence Finger.
The Core of the Gathering Essence Finger was the Fire Control Ability.
It was an extension of his Innate Divine Technique.
And now, the Earth Fire Qilin Beast also had such a Talent Divine Technique—that is, an Innate Divine Technique.
With a single move.
It had locked onto Yang Xiao.
Yang Xiao knew that no matter how fast or how far he flew…
…he wouldn't be able to dodge this attack.
Unless he could break free from the Earth Fire Qilin Beast's control.
And breaking free was, in theory, very simple.
Spiritual Power.
Only a Spiritual Power that was strong enough could shatter such a lock.
Just like how only a sufficiently strong Spiritual Power would allow him to control even more Fire Elemental Power.
It was the same principle.
But unfortunately, under normal circumstances, Yang Xiao did not possess such formidable Spiritual Power.
'Looks like I have to use *that*.'
Yang Xiao's expression became incredibly solemn.
Once, when Yang Xiong had shattered his fingers with a single strike, he had considered using that Forbidden Skill in his fury.
But at that time, Cheng Boxuan had intervened.
So, he hadn't used it.
But now…
…in this situation, he had no choice but to use it.
Besides, with the Divine Communication Grass right here, even if he used it, the damage wouldn't be too great as long as he consumed the small purple plant in time.
Because this Secret Skill was called the Nine Revolutions Concentration Spirit Technique.
It was a Divine Power Secret Skill that had played a key role in Yang Xiao's second life.
At the same time, it was also a Spirit Secret Skill.
Yang Xiao's Medicine Condensation Skill had been derived from it.
The reason it was called a Forbidden Skill was because with Yang Xiao's current Spiritual Power, it was fundamentally impossible for him to cultivate this Secret Skill.
Forcibly activating a Secret Skill that one could not cultivate naturally made it a Forbidden Skill.
But by the same token, this Secret Skill was also incredibly powerful.
It could condense Spiritual Power.
Continuously condensing Spiritual Power was just like the Medicine Condensation Skill, which constantly refined a large amount of medicinal power, ultimately breaking through the limits of its original quality.
To achieve a higher and more outstanding grade.
The Nine Revolutions Concentration Spirit Technique was the same, but the difference was that it condensed the spirit.
The most important and precious spirit within the human body.
It constantly condensed Spiritual Power.
From a level not even at the Peak of the Observing Micro Initial Stage, it could break through to the Middle Tier, High Tier, or even the Peak.
That was the significance of this Secret Skill.
What was even more terrifying was that this Secret Skill could be used by overdrawing one's power.
For example, a normal person could at most achieve the First Revolution, doubling the condensation of their Spiritual Power. However, if one was willing to damage their spiritual origin, they could reach the Second Revolution, or even the third, Fourth Revolution…
Increasing it several-fold, dozens-fold, up to a terrifying thousand-fold.
You have to understand, even for a drop of water, if its density were increased a thousand times, its hardness would be terrifying.
Let alone the wondrous Spiritual Power?
Of course, Yang Xiao wouldn't forcibly condense his Spiritual Power to a thousand times its current level, because he didn't want to die just yet.
Even if the Divine Communication Grass was a soul-nourishing Divine Medicine, he wouldn't do it.
Because it would be certain death.
But two, four, or eight times… that was something to consider.
With a thought.
Yang Xiao's Spiritual Power condensed slightly.
Nine Revolutions Concentration Spirit Technique, First Revolution.
With just the first revolution, Yang Xiao's Spiritual Power reached the level of the Peak of the Observing Micro Initial Stage.
But it wasn't enough to break the Earth Fire Qilin Beast's lock.
So, the Second Revolution began.
Observing Micro Middle Stage.
It was a very strained Observing Micro Middle Stage, but Yang Xiao already found that the force locking him down was becoming unstable.
So, the third revolution followed.
Still at the Observing Micro Middle Stage.
But this time, Yang Xiao could feel that the power locking him could no longer hold him.
'Good. This is the best possible outcome. I didn't have to go to the Fourth Revolution!'
Yang Xiao's face was a little pale, but he smiled.
Because, with his current Spiritual Power, not only could he break free from the Earth Fire Qilin Beast's lock, he could also mobilize all the surrounding Fire Elemental Power to kill this big guy in one blow.
How could he not be pleased?
ROAR!
At that moment, the Earth Fire Qilin Beast sensed this as well. It grew even more furious, and at the same time, it made its move.
With a furious roar.
In the brief instant that the lock was still in place, it spat out a ball of fire.
This flame was purplish-red.
And carried a hint of demonic eeriness.
In form, it was like a Gathering Essence Finger magnified hundreds of times, and it shot toward Yang Xiao.
If it were to hit him…
…Yang Xiao probably wouldn't even leave behind a single intact piece of flesh.
Unfortunately, the Earth Fire Qilin Beast's attack was a step too late.
Yang Xiao's figure flashed.
And he dodged it.
The ball of fire struck the ceiling of the cave.
BANG!
The world seemed to collapse.
It was as if the entire Flame Sun Mountain was about to cave in.
After a long moment, the shaking stopped.
Yang Xiao looked back.
And sucked in a sharp breath.
Because a large hole, less than two meters in diameter but a full thousand meters deep, had appeared before his eyes.
At the same time, he saw the sky.
He saw the white clouds…