Nine Heavens Martial Emperor

"Those two martial arts techniques originally had an astonishing origin, but unfortunately, they’re completely useless now," Wu Taichu said.

Lin Hao was puzzled. "An astonishing origin?"

"That’s right. According to the sect’s ancient records, they were originally the supreme martial arts techniques of the Celestial Roc Race. Ten thousand years ago, the patriarch of the Celestial Roc Race used these two techniques to contend with our founding ancestor!"

Lin Hao’s heart skipped a beat.

Martial arts techniques that could contend with an Emperor Venerable. The origins of these two techniques were indeed shockingly great.

"The patriarch of the Celestial Roc Race was defeated, and these two techniques became the private property of the Heaven-Stepping Sect. Unfortunately, the sect was never again able to produce a figure like the founding ancestor. Several thousand years ago, a soul-stirring great battle occurred. After that battle, many of the sect’s cultivation techniques and martial arts techniques were either lost or stolen."

Speaking of this inglorious part of the sect’s history, Wu Taichu’s expression became a little unnatural. He then quickly changed the subject. "Granduncle-Master, why are you suddenly asking about this?"

After learning the origin of these two martial arts techniques, Lin Hao actually became hesitant to speak so easily.

’These are martial arts techniques that could contend with an Emperor-level skill. Wouldn’t it be presumptuous of me to casually try and deduce them?’

"For such powerful techniques, has no one tried to deduce and perfect them?" Lin Hao asked tentatively.

Wu Taichu gave a bitter smile. "For hundreds and thousands of years, the sect’s seniors have tried to deduce and perfect these two techniques, but not a single one succeeded. In the end, the sect had no choice but to give up."

Now, Lin Hao felt even more uncertain.

However, thinking of his promise to Yang Peng, Lin Hao had to speak up.

"Master, it’s like this. I tried to deduce the two martial arts techniques a bit. Could you help me take a look?"

Lord Lingdi was unreliable, so Lin Hao had no choice but to start with Wu Taichu.

After all, Wu Taichu was at the Elemental Realm, and his insight into martial arts was far superior to his own.

Lin Hao no longer had high hopes for his perfected techniques. He just hoped they would be complete enough for Yang Peng to cultivate.

"Granduncle-Master, you deduced these two martial arts techniques?!" Wu Taichu’s eyes flew wide open.

He had already witnessed too many of Lin Hao’s miracles. For a moment, he couldn’t help but be filled with anticipation.

Lin Hao nodded, then picked up a brush.

Before long, Lin Hao had drawn the deduced versions of the *Golden Roc Soaring* and the *Great Roc King Fist* on paper in the form of martial arts stance diagrams.

Then, Lin Hao added his own annotations and insights.

Wu Taichu read while mimicking the movements, then closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

During this time, Lin Hao didn’t disturb him, feeling a little apprehensive.

A full hour passed before Wu Taichu’s eyes suddenly snapped open.

Before Lin Hao could speak, he saw Wu Taichu fall to his knees with a THUD.

"Granduncle-Master, you... you..." Wu Taichu was so overwhelmed he couldn’t control himself. He stuttered "you" for a long time without forming a sentence, only knowing to kowtow repeatedly, his head hitting the floor with loud THUMPS.

"Master, what are you doing?" Lin Hao was shocked and quickly reached out to help him up.

"Granduncle-Master, I... I thank you on behalf of the Heaven-Stepping Sect! You are a heavenly deity sent from above..." Wu Taichu refused to get up, not only crying his eyes out but also speaking incoherently, babbling nonsense.

If anyone had seen this scene, they would have certainly thought Wu Taichu had gone mad.

In reality, Wu Taichu wasn’t mad. He was clearer-headed than ever before.

He had just spent an hour and had actually failed to comprehend the two martial arts techniques Lin Hao had deduced, but he was still utterly shaken.

Because he had discovered that, among the techniques in this Scripture Pavilion, apart from the *Heaven-Stepping Step*, there were no martial arts techniques that could compare to the ones Lin Hao had deduced.

One must understand that these two techniques had been deduced and perfected by generations of the sect’s senior experts, but none had ever succeeded.

Yet, Lin Hao had used only four days to deduce the subsequent stances. This was simply world-shaking.

At this moment, Wu Taichu found that he could no longer find the words to describe his feelings.

’This Granduncle-Master’s monstrous talent... I’m afraid that even the Emperor Venerable in his youth couldn’t compare.’

’How on earth did he do it?’

Wu Taichu was shocked beyond measure, and Lin Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing Wu Taichu’s reaction, Lin Hao knew that his deductions hadn’t been an embarrassment after all, and he became happy as well.

At the same time, Lin Hao couldn’t help but silently thank the Carefree Divine Monarch.

’Thank you for bringing me a heaven-defying Emperor-level skill like the *Godslaying Celestial Slash Skill*.’

In fact, the cultivation technique Lin Hao practiced was indeed indispensable for his ability to deduce martial arts techniques.

Reverse rotation, forward rotation, one yin and one yang, a perfect match—it was no exaggeration to say that as long as a martial arts technique or cultivation technique wasn’t an Emperor-level skill, given enough time, Lin Hao could deduce it.

’Of course, this is also closely related to my cultivation level. If I want to deduce more stances, I must work hard to raise my own cultivation level.’

"Master, since there’s no problem with these techniques, is it alright for me to give them to a disciple to cultivate?" Lin Hao reached out again and helped Wu Taichu up from the floor.

Wu Taichu nodded without any hesitation.

In fact, Wu Taichu’s original intention was to classify these two martial arts techniques as a top secret of the Heaven-Stepping Sect, but since Lin Hao had asked, he had to agree—and dared not refuse.

"Granduncle-Master, I wonder who you plan to give them to?" These two martial arts techniques were simply too astonishing, so Wu Taichu had to ask.

"An outer sect disciple named Yang Peng. I feel his comprehension and aptitude are both quite good, so I want to train him."

"Well..." Wu Taichu hesitated, but he didn’t dare say what he was thinking.

Lin Hao looked at him, gesturing with his eyes for him to continue.

"Granduncle-Master, these two techniques are simply too important. If you want to train a disciple, you could easily choose from among those who have already awakened their bloodline. I happen to have an impression of the Yang Peng you mentioned. Even Lord Lingdi said he cannot awaken his bloodline. A disciple like that..."

Wu Taichu gritted his teeth and finally spoke the truth.

’A Martial Artist who can’t awaken their bloodline is finished for life. To let such a person cultivate these techniques is, in my opinion, a complete waste of a priceless treasure.’

Lin Hao knew what he meant but simply smiled without saying a word.

If Wu Taichu knew that Lin Hao had once created a bloodline for Yi Mingcheng, he definitely wouldn’t have said such things.

Back then, Lin Hao didn’t have the Nine Dragon Flower and still managed to successfully create a bloodline for Yi Mingcheng. Now, with the Nine Dragon Flower in hand, plus the successful experience of creating bloodlines for both Yi Mingcheng and himself, it could be said that creating a bloodline was no longer a difficult task for him.

Of course, he wouldn’t tell Wu Taichu any of this right now.

Seeing Lin Hao’s reaction, Wu Taichu said no more.

The current Wu Taichu knew that everything Lin Hao did had a purpose; it was just that he couldn’t see through it.

"Um, Granduncle-Master, these two techniques are too astonishing. You must make him swear a Blood Oath."

If word of these two techniques got out, it wasn’t just the sects of the Southern Border Prefecture that would covet them—even the five great divine sects of the Cangnan Empire, and perhaps the entire continent, would be alarmed.

Having learned their origins, Lin Hao also knew their significance was extraordinary, so he nodded.

"Granduncle-Master, can... can I cultivate this *Great Roc King Fist*?" Wu Taichu’s tone changed as he asked weakly.

Lin Hao had completed the *Heaven-Stepping Step*, so Wu Taichu no longer needed a body technique. But the *Great Roc King Fist* was simply too tempting, and Wu Taichu’s heart was stirred.

Lin Hao frowned. "These two martial arts techniques are complementary. If you want to choose them, you must practice both together to unleash their full power."

The *Heaven-Stepping Step* was an Emperor-level skill, after all. Even a complete *Golden Roc Soaring* would be inferior in comparison, let alone the current incomplete version.

It would be difficult to have Wu Taichu give up the *Heaven-Stepping Step* to cultivate the *Golden Roc Soaring* instead.

"Sigh, if only the ancestor’s martial arts techniques weren’t lost," Wu Taichu lamented, his face full of disappointment.

Lin Hao’s heart stirred. "There’s a martial arts technique that corresponds to the *Heaven-Stepping Step*?"

"Yes. Not only a martial arts technique, but a cultivation technique as well. They were just all lost," Wu Taichu confirmed with a nod.

Then he added, "From the fragments in the sect’s ancient records, the ancestor’s Soul Gathering Realm cultivation technique was incredibly strong! The Profound Emperor was said to have an invincible physique, and he was undefeated in the Blood Coagulation Realm and Elemental Realm. Our sect’s founding ancestor, Emperor Hongtian, was likewise undefeated in the Soul Gathering Realm!"

Lin Hao’s eyes lit up.

He currently possessed the *Godslaying Celestial Slash Skill*. By cultivating it to its peak, Lin Hao believed his physique would become invincible.

After all, the Profound Emperor was said to have an invincible physique just by practicing this cultivation technique normally. By a strange twist of fate, Lin Hao had reversed it and then practiced it normally—one yin and one yang. Once the technique reached its peak, Lin Hao was confident he could surpass the Profound Emperor!

The Elemental Realm that followed the Blood Coagulation Realm was mainly about controlling and commanding True Essence, and there were no cultivation techniques specifically for the Elemental Realm. Therefore, Lin Hao didn’t need to worry about cultivation techniques for the time being.

But Lin Hao’s ambitions were already far beyond the Elemental Realm; he had long been considering a cultivation technique for the Soul Gathering Realm.

Previously, he had no target, but after hearing Wu Taichu’s words, he made a decision.

’Find Emperor Hongtian’s Soul Gathering Realm cultivation technique!’

’But there’s no rush for that yet.’

Lin Hao quickly collected his thoughts and said lightly, "I still suggest you cultivate the *Heaven-Stepping Step*. The martial arts technique that corresponds to it might just show up one day."

Wu Taichu’s eyes lit up, and he stared at Lin Hao, filled with anticipation.

With Lin Hao around, Wu Taichu was starting to believe in miracles.

Because in his heart, Lin Hao was the creator of miracles.

"I’ll listen to Granduncle-Master," Wu Taichu said, his resolve firming.

Lin Hao nodded.

Calculating the time, he figured Yang Peng should be well-rested by now. Lin Hao decided to leave.

"Oh, right. Master, I almost forgot the important matter. After midnight, the Saha World will open again. You and Elder Gu should prepare to follow me inside to cultivate."

Reaching the top of the stairs, Lin Hao turned back and said.

Wu Taichu was overjoyed.

Wu Taichu had been stuck at the Ninth Layer of the Elemental Realm for far too long. Especially after witnessing the fight between Yue Fanshan and Lord Lingdi, he felt an even more urgent need to advance his realm.

And with the Harmonization Pill, plus cultivating in the Saha World, he had a good chance of breaking through to the Soul Gathering Realm!

While Wu Taichu paced back and forth in the Scripture Pavilion, too agitated to sit still, Lin Hao had already returned to his own residence.

"Young Master, you’ve returned." The moment he entered, Lin Hao heard this form of address.

Lin Hao was stunned for a moment. He focused his gaze and saw that the one who had spoken was the now-awakened Yang Peng.

Seeing Lin Hao look over, Yang Peng dropped to his knees with a THUD and said respectfully, "I have been cast out by the sect and have no hope of awakening my bloodline in this life. I implore the Young Master to take me in and let me serve you."

Lin Hao’s eyes narrowed, and he remained silent.

To be honest, Lin Hao was very disappointed.