Chapter 553 - 236: Golden Taotie, Heaven-rank Cultivation Technique

But this *Chaos Qi Formulas* was even more domineering, more absolute!

It made no distinctions whatsoever!

It welcomed all and devoured everything!

Zhu Mingyi watched the light in Lin Ye’s eyes grow brighter and brighter, and the smile on his lips widened.

"Finally, we come to the most formidable aspect of this Cultivation Technique."

"It may not have any flashy, extra abilities, but once you’ve mastered it—so long as you’re willing to pay the price and supplement your training with its companion Observation Skill, the *Pangu Opening Heaven Map*—you can obtain world-sundering power in a short amount of time!"

Zhu Mingyi’s voice dropped, laced with a demonic charm that made one’s Spirit tremble.

"According to the records left in the General Command’s secret archives by the only senior who ever reached minor mastery of this technique, it is a sensation of ultimate power—profound and mysterious, as if you could command heaven and earth and rule over all creation."

"Your strength, speed, and physical resilience will all skyrocket at an unbelievable rate!"

"Slaying a Celestial Human with a single punch while only at the Divine Intent Realm will no longer be an empty boast!"

"Of course..." Zhu Mingyi’s tone shifted. "The price you must pay is a staggering amount of your life force."

"In short, this is a Cultivation Technique with extremely harsh requirements and a perilous training process. But once mastered, it will grant you heaven-defying combat power."

Zhu Mingyi leaned back in his chair, leaving the choice to Lin Ye.

"If you think the risk is too great, I have two other options prepared for you. Their upper limit is only the Celestial Human Realm Perfection, but they are much safer and are still among the top legacies in the world today."

"Think it over."

Hearing this, Lin Ye barely hesitated.

He met Zhu Mingyi’s gaze, his tone calm and resolute.

"I’ll choose the *Chaos Qi Formulas*."

Putting everything else aside, the fact that its upper limit reached all the way to the Martial God Realm was enough for him to make a decision.

Other people’s cultivation was a process of taking things one step at a time, comprehending each realm as they came.

But for him, it was like climbing a ladder, level by level.

To a certain extent, the upper limit of the Cultivation Technique also determined the upper limit of his level!

Zhu Mingyi gave him a deep look and confirmed one last time, "You can only choose one Cultivation Technique. Once chosen, it cannot be changed. Are you sure?"

"Sometimes, the highest-grade technique isn’t necessarily the most suitable one. You need to think carefully about the risks and costs involved, especially with the *Chaos Qi Formulas*."

"I’m sure," Lin Ye nodded again, his resolve unshaken.

"Good!"

A satisfied smile appeared on Zhu Mingyi’s face, and he said no more to persuade him.

He reached out a finger and gently tapped the spot between Lin Ye’s eyebrows. A stream of gentle information instantly flowed into Lin Ye’s Sea of Consciousness.

It was the method to unlock the *Chaos Qi Formulas* jade slip.

At the same time, Zhu Mingyi retrieved another jade slip from the independent force field. It emanated a primitive and boundless aura as he placed it before Lin Ye.

"Since you’re determined to cultivate the *Chaos Qi Formulas*, you have no other choice for your Observation Skill."

"This is its only compatible Observation Skill—the *Pangu Opening Heaven Map*."

Zhu Mingyi stood up and patted Lin Ye’s shoulder.

"I’ve given you your rewards, the Cultivation Technique and the Observation Skill. Lastly, you may choose one more item from this resource vault. Just tell Wei what you’ve picked."

"I’ve already had someone arrange exclusive quarters for you in the General Command’s expert dormitories."

"Later, I’ll also find a few old masters who have studied the *Chaos Qi Formulas* for decades to act as your advisors."

"Starting today, for the next month or so, all of the General Command’s top-tier training chambers will be open to you without restriction. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can consult them at any time."

Zhu Mingyi glanced at the time.

"Alright, it’s getting late. I have a meeting to attend."

"Thank you, Chief."

Lin Ye stood and thanked him sincerely.

Zhu Mingyi waved his hand and strode away.

After Zhu Mingyi left, Lin Ye was the only one remaining in the quiet library pavilion.

Without a moment’s delay, he followed the method Zhu Mingyi had shown him, carefully extending his Spiritual Power into the ink-black jade slip.

HUMMM—

A massive torrent of information instantly flooded his mind.

It wasn’t just simple text. It was a series of three-dimensional images and phantoms of movements, which, along with the words, were branded directly into the depths of his consciousness.

Compared to reading with the eyes and comprehending with the brain, this method of inheritance was undoubtedly the most efficient and comprehensive.

However, the very first sentence of the technique’s general principles dealt Lin Ye a heavy blow.

"The Dao begins in nothingness and is born from existence; the Primal Chaos Qi is the mother of all phenomena. The Dao follows nature, born of a reverse journey, containing heaven and earth in a mustard seed and transforming Mount Sumeru into oneself..."

The corner of Lin Ye’s eye twitched.

He finally understood the feeling of knowing every single word, but having no idea what they meant when strung together.

The amount of information contained in that short passage was simply explosive.

He even had a feeling that his interpretation of this passage would be completely different, poles apart, at different stages of his cultivation.

It wasn’t just the general principles; the rest of the text followed the same pattern.

The text was extremely concise, yet it encompassed everything.

Lin Ye withdrew his Spiritual Power from the jade slip and let out a long breath.

He then turned his gaze to the other jade slip—the *Pangu Opening Heaven Map*.

His Spiritual Power once again followed the path and entered it.

The next instant, Lin Ye violently ripped his Spiritual Power back out!

He pressed his right hand to his temple as a drop of cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

’What terrifying pressure!’

Just now, his Spiritual Power had barely touched the inside of the jade slip. He had only caught a fleeting glimpse of a single, insignificant corner of the complete scroll.