Chapter 1516: Shooting Star Dragon Cultivation Technique Chapter 1516: Shooting Star Dragon Cultivation Technique The halberdâs soul appeared before Cain as a celestial titan-a draconic entity of cosmic proportions exuding raw, apocalyptic majesty.
Though its form was vaguely humanoid, it was covered in dark, molten-metal-like scales veined with the fire of a collapsing sun.
Each muscle seemed sculpted from celestial fire, emanating destructive heat that could reduce worlds to ash.
At the center of its chest glowed an intense, star-like core-a pulsing source of radiant energy, as though the dragon itself were a living supernova.
The draconic head boasted fearsome, angular features.
A menacing maw lined with flaming fangs gleamed like molten blades while its eyes burned like miniature suns, radiating an aura that commanded cosmic dominance and immense heat.
Two jagged, flame-like horns extended backward from its skull, granting it a terrifying, regal appearance.
Its wings-colossal in span-constantly shed embers and glowing stardust, leaving shimmering trails as if tearing through the fabric of space.
Nearby meteors and cosmic debris drifted across the sky, seemingly pulled into the dragonâs gravitational well.
Its limbs were thick and powerful, and its clawed hands and feet resembled obsidian talons forged in celestial fire.
The beingâs presence was so intense that it distorted the surrounding cosmos as if reality itself bent under the pressure of its might.
When the dragon locked its blazing eyes on Cain, two miniature suns glowed brighter than before.
A wave of spiritual power swelled, and a torrent of knowledge surged through Cainâs mind like a raging cosmic tide.
In the next moment, an entire cultivation technique flashed before Cainâs inner vision-an art so immense and profound that even with his formidable mental faculties, he needed several hours to sift through it.
Within his Soul Dimension, the Sky Sovereign waited calmly, weaving destructive runes into the Karmic Seal}.
The ancient phantom did not hurry Cain; he understood all too well the overwhelming impact of this technique.
After all, when the Sky Sovereign himself had first discovered it, he had nearly lost his sanity to its vast complexities.
At last, Cain opened his eyes.
A name surfaced in his mind-a title that echoed with boundless power.
âShooting Star Dragon Cultivation TechniqueâŠâ Not only was this method enough to guide a cultivator all the way to the Prima Deity level, but it also comprised two complete parts-one suited for Essence Evolution and the other for Astral Rebirth.
Even more astonishing, the technique could merge these pathways seamlessly, weaving them into a single, synergistic source of power.
In other words, the Shooting Star Dragon Cultivation Technique was a true dual-cultivation method for those who walked both roads.
Sensing Cainâs attention revert to the present, the Sky Sovereign spoke in a scholarly, measured tone.
âItâs too much to hope you can make enormous breakthroughs in your cultivation during the short time we have.
Still, you can refine your energy with the Shooting Star Dragon Cultivation Technique to boost your combat potential.
Iâm not sure which path youâre following-Essence Evolution or Astral Rebirth-so youâll need to adapt it yourself.â As he said this, the Sky Sovereign noticed that Cain had withdrawn the halberd from its dimensional space in the real world, holding it steady in his hands without apparent strain.
Given the halberdâs immense weight and spiritual pressure, the ancient being instinctively assumed Cain was an Astral Rebirth cultivator, since only someone drawing upon potent Star Power could manage such a feat.
âSince youâve chosen the Star Sovereignâs path-â the Sky Sovereign began, but abruptly stopped.
His eyes went wide as he saw two distinct power sources erupt from Cainâs body: Astral Origin and Essence Origin, both in near-perfect equilibrium.
âWhat?!
Youâre a dual cultivator?â The Sky Sovereignâs shock was evident.
He could sense that both sources of Cainâs power were remarkably balanced.
Few cultivators in history had ever perfected dual cultivation to such a degree.
Realizing this, the Sky Sovereign allowed a stunned laugh to escape his lips.
âHahahaha⊠Fate truly has a twisted sense of humor,â he remarked.
He never would have imagined ending up bound to someone who straddled Essence Evolution and Astral Rebirth just like him.
Originally, his tombâs trials tested mastery over Fire Laws and Fire Star Power, but they werenât specifically seeking out a dual cultivator.
In truth, heâd only wanted a worthy vessel, at least adept in one of those two aspects, to facilitate his own rebirth.
Instead, he found himself in Cainâs Soul Dimension-someone whose body and foundation were nearly perfect for him-and yet he was powerless to seize it, thanks to the watchful presence of an even more dangerous entity lurking in a corner of that mental plane.
Cain took a slow, deliberate breath as he calmed the energy surging through him.
The Shooting Star Dragon Halberd in his grip seemed to sing with cosmic power, responding eagerly to the dual currents of Astral and Essence Origins that Cain channeled.
In turn, the halberdâs might became sharper, denser, and more destructive, forging a resonance that elevated both weapon and wielder.
More crucially, the techniqueâs contents revealed a method for refining Astral and Essence power into a single force-meaning Cain would no longer rely solely on the Fallen Archangel Battle Set to produce a hybridized energy.
Although time was short, he already possessed deep foundations at the Divine Transformation Rank, mastery of Fire Star Power, and a solid grasp of the Law of Fire.
All these factors aligned perfectly with the core principles outlined in the Shooting Star Dragon Cultivation Technique.
Refocusing on the matter at hand, Cain turned to the Sky Sovereign.
A meaningful light flickered in his eyes as he spoke in a grave tone.
âYou sealed a Tier 9 Astral Supremacy Star inside your corpseâs heart, didnât you?â An unmistakable tension seized the atmosphere.
The Sky Sovereign noted the cunning gleam in Cainâs gaze.
For a moment, the ancient phantom hesitated as if wary of the young manâs intentions.
In the end, he nodded slowly.
âThatâs correct.
I locked the star within my heart, using runic formations to keep it contained.â Cainâs eyes grew colder, and a fierce killing intent ignited in them.
He was clearly plotting something that made even the ancient cultivator feel a pang of nervousness.
The presence of a Tier 9 Astral Supremacy Star was no trivial thing.
It could annihilate cities or even entire worlds if it erupted unchecked.
Yet, if harnessed properly, its energy could elevate a cultivatorâs might to unimaginable heights-possibly bridging the gap even between Divine Transformation and the threshold of the Third Realm.
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