It seemed Yao Lao's strength had indeed recovered to an unimaginable level after absorbing the Dou Qi he had cultivated for years.
Xiao Yan was very satisfied with this, as it meant he hadn't wasted all those years of frantically cultivating Dou Qi.
"As long as you train according to my plan, you'll be able to manipulate Spatial Power in the future. Now, put this thing on your back, and you're not allowed to take it off, even when you sleep."
Yao Lao chuckled, and a huge black object suddenly shot out from the Ancient Ring, finally slamming heavily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
As the dust settled, the true appearance of the black object was revealed.
The black object was a thick, giant ruler without a blade. At the end, it looked as if something had sliced it in half, revealing a mirror-smooth cross-section.
On the surface of the black ruler, there were faint, strange patterns. These patterns spread from the handle to nearly every part of the black ruler. Combined with the simple, black color, it looked quite mysterious.
"I just happen to be lacking a weapon," Xiao Yan said with a slight smile, looking at the black, oversized ruler.
Yao Lao watched Xiao Yan as he tried to lift the ruler, barely suppressing a chuckle.
Although Xiao Yan had broken through to become a Two-Star Dou Zhe, the ruler's material was extraordinary.
The ruler's appearance suggested it was much heavier than it looked.
Even a regular Dou Shi powerhouse would need to train before they could wield it.
Grasping the handle, Xiao Yan put forth some effort to lift it. Feeling the ruler's immense weight, he was taken aback.
The primary goal during the Dou Qi stage was to temper the meridians, broaden the channels, and strengthen the body's constitution, laying a solid foundation.
Through Yao Lao's constant absorption of Dou Qi over the years, Xiao Yan's physical constitution had been nurtured to a terrifying level. His physical strength far surpassed his Dou Qi strength!
Unexpectedly, using fifty percent of his strength, it was still difficult to lift.
Yao Lao chuckled and then added, "This was forged from Flame Meteor Iron. There's probably only one of these on the entire continent. Not only is it extremely strong, but it's also incredibly heavy."
"Most importantly, it has a magical effect of suppressing Dou Qi. If you can adapt to it under its suppression, then when you fight others in the future, removing this item, at the moment of breaking free, your strength will shock everyone. Furthermore, the Earth-Class Dou Technique I'm going to teach you later is also related to this thing."
Spreading out his five fingers, Xiao Yan gripped the handle of the pitch-black Black Heavy Ruler once more, using all of his strength.
With a muffled boom, Xiao Yan, exerting a strength even greater than an average Dou Shi, easily lifted the giant ruler and held it in front of him, gently stroking its surface.
Watching Xiao Yan handle the weapon as if it were ordinary, Yao Lao was stunned.
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed as he casually swung it a few times, and the pitch-black Black Heavy Ruler emitted a series of whooshing sounds.
The terrifying power was such that a Dou Shi expert, if unprepared, would likely be severely injured and near death with a single strike from it.
Xiao Yan once again held the Black Heavy Ruler in front of him, nodding slightly. "Indeed, it's quite heavy. Not just anyone can wield it so easily."
Watching Xiao Yan, who seemed completely at ease with the Black Heavy Ruler on his first try, Yao Lao sucked in a breath of cold air.
This was completely different from what he had expected, that Xiao Yan would struggle to move even a step with the ruler!
"It seems that years of cultivating Dou Qi have given you extraordinary benefits. Your physical strength is beyond that of even a typical Dou Shi," Yao Lao marveled.
Xiao Yan casually tossed the Black Heavy Ruler behind him, using his Dou Qi to attach it to his back, and chuckled, "Gotta have some perks, right?"
His smooth, effortless movements sent a wave of shock through Yao Lao.
Combining this with the way Xiao Yan had displayed both strength and suppleness while practicing the Eight Extremes Collapse, and now easily carrying the massive ruler, Yao Lao realized something.
Xiao Yan's control over his strength was exceptional; his comprehension far surpassed any genius he had ever seen.
It was as if he was born for martial arts and battle!
Xiao Yan said leisurely, "Earth-Class Dou Techniques... I don't have much Dou Qi in me right now, so I'm not interested."
"But, since this weapon is so heavy, I wonder if it can be forged to be smaller. Then, just the weapon itself could create a huge contrast."
"Er~" Yao Lao hadn't expected Xiao Yan to be so calm and collected in the face of an Earth-Class Dou Technique.
After pondering for a moment, Yao Lao shook his head, "I'm afraid not. Flame Meteor Iron is extremely resistant to high temperatures; even the different flames can't do anything to it. It's almost impossible to further forge it."
He paused slightly, then continued, "If you were to subdue multiple different flames in the future, there might be a chance to re-smelt it."
"Alright," Xiao Yan sighed. The Black Heavy Ruler did indeed give off a sense of simplicity and power. It was just too large. Anyone could tell at a glance that it was extraordinarily heavy, far different from the Black Iron Heavy Sword, where the appearance and weight were in stark contrast.
If it could be recast, reducing its size, the contrast it would create would be unimaginable to ordinary people. The Black Heavy Ruler alone was already a deadly weapon.
"Let's get down to business," Yao Lao winked. "I need twenty-three different types of Fire-Attribute Herbs and the blood of three Second-Order Fire-Attribute Magical Beasts. There happen to be two herbs nearby; hurry and get them."
Xiao Yan nodded and set off according to Yao Lao's instructions.
After shouldering the Black Heavy Ruler, Xiao Yan also felt slightly uncomfortable.
The Dou Qi that had originally flowed quickly through his spacious meridians was suppressed, moving as slowly as a tortoise.
Furthermore, the exceptional weight of the Black Heavy Ruler constantly demanded Xiao Yan's full strength, just to avoid being brought down and becoming a flipped turtle.
However, after the Black Heavy Ruler was on his back, Xiao Yan's incredible comprehension abilities immediately found a new direction.
Under the suppression of the Black Heavy Ruler, Xiao Yan's strength was greatly reduced. Unless one possessed exceptional Soul Perception, others would likely perceive him as someone who wasn't even a Dou Zhe.
A moment later, Xiao Yan gained some insight.
[Based on your experience suppressing your strength by wearing the Black Heavy Ruler, you have gained enlightenment. You have gained enlightenment of the "Concealing Breath Technique".] ["Concealing Breath Technique" can greatly conceal one's aura, making it difficult for those without strong Soul Perception to see through.]
Having easily gained enlightenment of an auxiliary secret technique, Xiao Yan felt that the effects of his incredible comprehension had become increasingly powerful since he began cultivating.
This was a perfectly normal phenomenon. With a foundation of cultivation knowledge, Xiao Yan, who possessed exceptional comprehension, could naturally apply what he learned and extrapolate, unlike when he was just blindly practicing before.
"Hmm? Are there magical beasts guarding the herbs?" Xiao Yan frowned slightly, looking at Yao Lao.
"Your Soul Perception is much stronger than I expected." Yao Lao chuckled, "High-quality herbs are always guarded by magical beasts. Get ready to fight."
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