The Speedrun Begins with Choosing Hunter

Chapter 308: Chapter 302: White Ape Breaks the Mountain

The Cultivation Techniques within Heavenly No. 1 were already the most elite in all of Xuanyang.

Only a few high-ranking ministers who had made great contributions were qualified to cultivate them.

At times, not even some second-rank officials had the opportunity to select a Cultivation Technique from the Heavenly No. 1 Inner Treasury.

Bai Yuan understood the importance of this choice, so he examined the options all the more carefully.

Celestial Induction Chapter: A top-tier Inner Strength technique from the Daoist Sect. Increases the probability of breaking through to the Mingxin realm by thirty percent.

Vast Righteous Qi Technique: A top-tier Cultivation Technique from the Confucian Family. Cultivating it to a high level can manifest Vast Righteous Qi.

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Eternal Divine Sword: A Cultivation Technique created by the Evergreen Sword God.

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’Truly worthy of being Heavenly Number One Skills. The names alone are incredibly imposing.’

In addition, each Cultivation Technique came with a very brief description.

Bai Yuan’s heart burned with excitement as he read.

’If I could master all of these Cultivation Techniques, I’d be invincible... A pity I can’t have them all.’

He had received an imperially bestowed Big Red Qilin Duan Yi, and even then, it was only with Yan Shao’an’s help that he secured a single chance to choose a Heavenly Number One Skill.

So, he had to be all the more cautious with his choice.

Soul-Breaking Nine Springs Saber

Crane Dance Seal

Firmament’s Startling Thunder Fist

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Bai Yuan had the Divine Mansion Technique, so he naturally didn’t need other Inner Strength techniques.

Therefore, he had to choose from among the martial skills.

He already had techniques for his left and right hands. Paired with the old Daoist’s "Sand-Walking and Snow-Treading," his best option was to choose another leg technique. That would perfectly fulfill the requirements for the first level of the Divine Mansion Technique.

’Once I open all four Divine Mansions, my power will skyrocket.’

"Brother Yan, I want this one: White Ape Mountain-Shatter."

Hearing Bai Yuan’s words, Yan Lei’s face showed surprise.

He couldn’t help but remind him, "Brother Bai, this opportunity is precious. It would be more appropriate to choose a top-tier Inner Sect Cultivation Technique."

It wasn’t that he was being nosy, but this White Ape Mountain-Shatter was a leg technique.

Although there were Martial Artists in Xuanyang who practiced leg techniques, they were undoubtedly far fewer than those who practiced saber or sword techniques.

It’s said that a boxer must train their legs, but most Boxers specialized in fist techniques. Those who focused solely on leg techniques were incredibly rare.

Bai Yuan said, "I’ve already decided. Thank you for your trouble, Brother Yan."

Seeing Bai Yuan’s resolute expression, Yan Lei didn’t try to persuade him anymore.

His expression just grew stranger. He figured Bai Yuan was probably the first person in centuries to choose White Ape Mountain-Shatter.

’Could he have chosen this technique just because the name "White Ape" sounds so similar to his own name, Bai Yuan?’

Yan Lei had no intention of asking further.

"Think nothing of it. Congratulations, Brother Bai, on acquiring another peerless divine skill."

"Thank you."

Bai Yuan cupped his fists at Yan Lei.

Yan Lei quickly waved his hands. He felt a bit overwhelmed by Bai Yuan’s cordiality.

The events of that day had been too intense; he still hadn’t fully recovered from them.

Li Huan, seeing Bai Yuan obtain the Cultivation Technique, also had a joyful expression. "Congratulations, Brother Bai."

He already knew Bai Yuan was walking the path of mastering all techniques; for him, the more Cultivation Techniques, the better. A single good technique could increase Bai Yuan’s power by a huge margin.

Even before his breakthrough, Bai Yuan could already fight on par with Sensing Powerhouses. Now, wouldn’t they be as fragile as paper in front of him?

As for a Mingxin Grandmaster...

That was something even Bai Yuan didn’t dare to contemplate.

He had once seen Du Qinghui make a move. Even a Mingxin Grandmaster like Du Qinghui was far from someone he could contend with.

However, he was only thirty years old right now.

In the world of Martial Artists above the Sensing realm, that age was no different from being a toddler.

’I’m confident I can reach that realm.’

Yan Lei said, "Lord Bai, the matter of the demon seed concerns the Xuanyang National Fortune. We must find the demon seed as soon as possible."

Bai Yuan’s eyebrows twitched slightly.

He hadn’t expected the demon seed to be connected to the national fortune of Xuanyang.

Yan Lei saw Bai Yuan’s confusion and explained, "My grandfather has already informed the Court of this matter. This is all based on the Astronomical Bureau’s deductions."

"The Court places extreme importance on the demon seed matter, but they are worried about alerting the enemy, so they have only dispatched experts to search in secret."

Only then did Bai Yuan nod his head.

He had already witnessed the methods of the Astronomical Bureau.

The Vice Director of the Astronomical Bureau who had accompanied Du Qinghui to Dingzhou had predicted that the situation there would be a brush with death, and his words came true. The Nine Heavens Profound Soldiers revived, and Old Du fell in battle.

’For the Astronomical Bureau to take the demon seed matter this seriously, there must be a good reason.’

Since the Court had already dispatched experts to investigate in secret, the pressure on him would be much less.

Li Huan said, "Brother Bai, you can rest assured. We are just assisting those people. I heard the Astronomical Bureau will also send someone this time."

"Oh?"

Bai Yuan let out a soft "oh."

The Astronomical Bureau was the Court’s most mysterious institution, rumored to have originated from the Daoist Sect before flourishing on its own.

They had the ability to calculate the Mandate of Heaven, to seek good fortune and avoid calamity.

Bai Yuan coincidentally had also learned the Four-Nine Book, so he was quite eager to see just how profound the Astronomical Bureau’s Divination Technique was.

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「Ten days passed in a flash.」

On the surface, nothing had changed in Huanglong Prefecture.

Except for the addition of a Li Huan and a Yan Lei.

After these two arrived in Huanglong Prefecture, they often visited Yang Fangyu’s residence together.

Speaking of which, Yang Fangyu really had some talent for making friends. According to Li Huan, Yan Lei and Yang Fangyu hit it off immediately and would often talk late into the night.

Li Huan and Yan Lei were still in Huanglong Prefecture, naturally waiting for the experts from the Court.

「One day.」

Chen Danian, as usual, checked in at the Prefecture Magistrate’s Office and then prepared to return to his own residence to dally with his newly acquired beautiful maids.

Ever since Bai Yuan became the Lingzhou General, Prefect Kong Sen had lost much of his drive.

With most of his authority now belonging to Bai Yuan, he naturally no longer needed so many subordinates.

Kong Sen had long looked down on Chen Danian’s abilities.

Gradually, Chen Danian found himself sidelined by Kong Sen.

Chen Danian, for his part, took it in stride. He was happy to have the free time, simply checking in at the Prefecture Magistrate’s Office each day before retreating to his love nest.

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