Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 36: The Headmaster’s Trial! Wandering Dragon Body Technique!

Chapter 36: Chapter 36: The Headmaster’s Trial! Wandering Dragon Body Technique!

The Dean found Lin Xuan and, looking at his shabby little cabin, furrowed his brows slightly.

He asked, "Child, you live in a place like this?"

Lin Xuan replied, "It’s alright. This place is quiet and quite suitable for my cultivation."

"Your mindset is rather remarkable," the Dean sighed. Anyone else who knew they were forsaken by the heavens would have despaired, with no heart for cultivation.

But Lin Xuan seemed completely unaffected. Such a mindset was simply heaven-defying.

"Dean, is there something you need from me?" Lin Xuan asked, very puzzled.

"It’s like this," the Dean said. "I heard that you mastered both the White Cloud Sword Technique and Gale Swordsmanship to the Great Success Realm in only ten days."

Lin Xuan nodded. "Yes, but it seems no one believes me."

The Dean gave a bitter smile. "Don’t blame them. To be honest, I find it hard to believe myself. I plan to test you."

Sigh, another test. Lin Xuan shook his head and said, "If you don’t believe me, that’s fine. It doesn’t matter anyway."

"Now, young fellow, don’t be angry. If you truly reached the Great Success Realm in ten days, then your talent is simply heaven-defying, a genius not seen in ten thousand years.

"Naturally, I must verify it properly.

"If you’re willing to cooperate with my test, I’ll give you a reward regardless of whether you succeed or not."

Hearing there was a reward, Lin Xuan’s eyes lit up. "In that case, Dean, could you give me some medicinal materials? You know I’m an Alchemy Master, and I’m currently striving to become a Second Grade Alchemy Master. I’m short on materials."

"Alright." The Dean nodded in agreement.

"I can give you a batch of medicinal materials to aid in your cultivation."

Lin Xuan was overjoyed. Great! The issue with the medicinal materials is finally solved! He then asked, "Then how will you be testing me, Dean? Will I have to fight? Who is my opponent?"

"It’s not a battle." The Dean shook his head. With a wave of his hand, he produced a scroll. "This contains a Martial Arts technique.

"If you can reach the introductory level within a month, I will believe in your talent."

"Alright, I’ll work hard on my cultivation." Lin Xuan accepted the scroll.

As the Dean was leaving, he added, "This scroll is for your eyes only. You are not to show it to anyone else."

After seeing the Dean off, Lin Xuan returned to his cabin and unrolled the scroll. He was quite curious. What kind of Martial Arts does this scroll contain? Coming from the Dean, it must be a high-grade technique, right?

Upon opening the scroll, three flamboyant characters came into view: Wandering Dragon Step.

"Body like a roaming dragon, swift as lightning..."

Lin Xuan studied the scroll carefully. It contained not only text but also diagrams, and he was completely captivated.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he finally pulled his gaze away. He gasped in amazement. This was a Body Technique—and an extremely powerful one at that.

According to the scroll, mastering it would grant one extreme speed. Until now, Lin Xuan had only practiced swordsmanship, never a Body Technique. If he could master this, his strength would improve significantly.

Lin Xuan prepared to cultivate. He entered the Great Emperor Ring and showed the Wandering Dragon Body Technique to the big black dog, needing his guidance. The big black dog’s cultivation realm was very high; he could provide pointers on any Martial Arts after just a few glances. With his help, Lin Xuan’s cultivation would proceed much faster.

But this time, unexpectedly, upon seeing the Wandering Dragon Body Technique, the big black dog barked twice in surprise.

"Eh, this Body Technique is unusual.

"And it looks strangely familiar."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan was also surprised. He asked, "What, have you seen this Body Technique before?"

The big black dog examined it carefully before saying, "So that’s how it is. I understand what’s going on now."

Lin Xuan grew even more curious. "What’s going on?"

The big black dog said, "I haven’t seen this Wandering Dragon Body Technique before.

"However, I can tell it’s a simplified version of a higher-level Body Technique I have seen, called Celestial Dragon Eight Steps.

"Celestial Dragon Eight Steps is a Heaven-Level Martial Art and is part of the Great Emperor’s inheritance.

"When you reach the Martial King realm, you’ll be able to obtain the cultivation method for Celestial Dragon Eight Steps.

"This Wandering Dragon Body Technique is the simplified version of Celestial Dragon Eight Steps. Its grade shouldn’t be weak—it’s likely Earth-Level.

"But your version of the technique is incomplete. It’s only a partial copy, so its grade is only at the Profound Level.

"However, it’s perfectly suited for you to practice right now.

"By cultivating the Wandering Dragon Body Technique now, it will be much easier for you to learn Celestial Dragon Eight Steps when you become a Martial King."

Lin Xuan was extremely excited. Such a great Body Technique! Why wait? I’ll start cultivating right away!

For the next few days, Lin Xuan threw himself into a frenzy of cultivation. He decided to temporarily reduce the time he spent comprehending the Ultimate Ten Thousand Dragon Diagram to focus on practicing the Wandering Dragon Body Technique. Once he mastered the Body Technique, he would go back to focusing on the diagram.

「Twenty days passed.」

During this time, Lin Xuan remained in seclusion, cultivating frantically. He had truly made some progress. First, he mastered the second tier of the Ninefold Sword Technique. This second-tier swordsmanship was far more powerful; when Lin Xuan executed it, his combat power was equivalent to that of a one-star Martial General.

Furthermore, he had also brought the Wandering Dragon Body Technique to the introductory level. His current speed was incredible, no slower than a one-star Martial General. In other words, although Lin Xuan’s cultivation was only at the Ninth Grade, his overall strength was now on par with a one-star Martial General.

Lin Xuan hadn’t neglected his Alchemy, either. The Dean was true to his word and had sent a batch of medicinal materials, which Lin Xuan used to continue his practice. His skill had improved significantly, though he still hadn’t reached the level of a Second Grade Alchemy Master. However, Lin Xuan felt he was close. With just a little more time, he was confident he could make the breakthrough.

Finally, there was the Ultimate Ten Thousand Dragon Diagram. It was extremely difficult, and Lin Xuan currently had no leads, forcing him to continue exploring on his own. In this regard, not even the big black dog could help him.

However, the big black dog offered a suggestion. "In Martial Arts Academies like the Heavenly Dao Academy, there are usually places that can enhance a martial artist’s perception, helping them better comprehend Martial Arts and even providing the chance for an epiphany.

"You should go and ask if such a place exists."

Lin Xuan nodded and went to gather information. After a little asking around, he discovered that such a place did indeed exist. The Heavenly Dao Academy had a place called the Wu Dao Cliff.

The place was incredibly mystical. It was said that some disciples and even elders had experienced epiphanies there, making it a sacred ground. Lin Xuan immediately headed for the Wu Dao Cliff.

However, he was stopped halfway there. The Wu Dao Cliff actually had guards.

"Halt," a guard said coldly, his gaze fixed on Lin Xuan, devoid of any emotion.

Lin Xuan stopped and presented his disciple token. "I am a Disciple of the Heavenly Dao Academy. I wish to go to the Wu Dao Cliff to seek an epiphany."

"Are you a newcomer?" At that moment, a lazy voice came from ahead. A middle-aged man in a wide Daoist robe glanced at Lin Xuan and said, "The Wu Dao Cliff isn’t so easy to enter. If you want to pursue enlightenment here, you need to spend points."

"Two hours, 1,000 points."