Chapter 351 - 272: Three Divisions of the Martial World and the Secret of the Grotto Heaven (Part 1)
Compared to the Water Manipulation Skill, the Rain Summoning Technique is much weaker in offensive capabilities, but its defensive abilities are extremely strong. The most important part is that it directly compensates for the weaknesses of the Water Manipulation Skill, as the compatibility between the two is incredibly high, making their combined use remarkably efficient.
However, the Water Manipulation Skill has its own unique limitations. On its own, it offers very limited combat improvements. Its greatest value lies on the battlefield, where any unexpected weather change could potentially sway the outcome of the battle. In solo combat against experts of the same realm though, its role is quite limited.
Additionally, the biggest drawback of this Divine Technique is its overly harsh cultivation requirements. Because it directly alters the grand momentum of the world, the understanding required of the Great Dao and natural order is exceptionally high.
Usually, when given a choice, few people would want to cultivate this technique,
because the effort and rewards of this Divine Technique are not proportionate.
However, strategists who are frequently engaged in battle are well-suited for its cultivation.
Therefore, this Divine Technique mainly serves a support role. Typically, combat martial artists generally wouldn’t want to cultivate it, as the effort involved is too significant and the increase in combat power too minimal.
Nonetheless,
these drawbacks have no impact on Gu Zhan, perfectly matching his Water Manipulation Skill. What is a mere addition to others is a treasure to him, and the most crucial part is that for him, it’s not difficult to cultivate.
If Mo Jingzhou had obtained this Divine Technique in the past, the name of Dragon King might have been much stronger, and Danyang Sect would have long been extinguished.
Mo Jingzhou once defeated Danyang Sect but dared not pursue them to total destruction, largely due to the limitations of the Water Manipulation Skill. Away from Canglan Dao, his Water Manipulation Skill could very well be nullified, leaving him with just his fists for confrontations,
Meanwhile, several super first-class powers in Lu Yuan Dao understand the principle of shared consequences, so they wouldn’t idly watch Beidou Bang destroy Danyang Sect. If Mo Jingzhou had ventured alone, he might have encountered multiple sect ambushes without safe return.
Furthermore, Danyang Sect is no ordinary sect; it has its foundations. If attacked within its gates and fell into its territory, life and death remain uncertain.
However,
now Gu Zhan doesn’t worry about this issue anymore,
With the Rain Summoning Technique, he perpetually retains main field advantage.
"Danyang Sect, you’ll be the first to face destruction!"
A gleam of cold light flickered in Gu Zhan’s eyes as he immediately started allocating points:
[Use 10 million Experience Points]
[Rain Summoning Technique upgraded to Entry Level]
[Use 30 million Experience Points]
[...]
[Use 50 million Experience Points]
[Rain Summoning Technique upgraded to Great Success Level]
...
In just a fleeting moment,
The world-renowned difficult-to-cultivate Divine Technique was directly cultivated to the Peak of Perfection by Gu Zhan.
A total of ninety million Experience Points were consumed,
Fortunately, after upgrading to Grandmaster, there were just over ninety million Experience Points remaining, sufficient to upgrade to the Great Success Realm.
After slightly comprehending the Rain Summoning Technique Divine Technique,
Gu Zhan stopped his cultivation and glanced at the system page:
Player: Gu Zhan
Realm: Divine Thought Second Realm (Grandmaster)
Cultivation Technique: Profound Nether Spell (Seventh Floor 0/1 billion)
Skills:
Water Manipulation Skill (Great Success)
Rain Summoning Technique (Great Success)
Netherworld King’s Array-breaking Saber (Great Success)
Twelve Arrows of No Regrets (Great Success)
Mahayana One Slash (Great Success)
Lingyun Soar (Great Success)
Melancholy Soul Sword (Great Success)
Dragon Elephant Palm (Great Success)
Celestial Imprisoning Leg (Great Success)
Silent Extinction Divine Finger (Great Success)
Experience Points: 1,054,296
...
Under the night sky, Great Desert City was brightly illuminated,
Following the righteous and demon battle, the various forces of Yunxi did not depart. Instead, they gathered in Great Desert City to pressure the Court through today’s negotiations, making Great Desert City exceptionally lively, essentially a sleepless city.
Additionally, with the Demon Dao relinquishing the Linglun Mountain Range area, the righteous sects collectively opened a new trade route to ensure a retreat path, establishing Great Desert City as a central hub, predicting it will become one of Yunxi’s most prosperous cities.
On the long street,
Qin You strolled leisurely with hands behind his back, followed by an elder carrying a Broken Saber—Qin You’s first disciple, now Yunzhou Astronomical Bureau’s Vice Director, Yang Ge.
"Master," Yang Ge softly asked, "Do you really think Gu Zhan could become a third party?"
Qin You sighed and replied, "Given the current situation in Yunxi, besides him, who do you believe is more likely?"
"Well..." Yang Ge hesitated for a moment, saying, "His domineering invincible aura is unmatched by most, perhaps only those Qilin Children from noble families could compare."
"This is Gu Zhan’s most outstanding aspect," Qin You remarked, "His background is humble as dust compared to those people, yet he nurtured such dominance in just a few years. This child is extraordinary."
Yang Ge said solemnly, "What shocks me most is how he moved from circling in Linjiang City, a little place, to wandering the Martial World, cultivating such dominance when the Martial World had plenty of heroes over the years, but none like him ever appeared."
With a stern expression, Qin You responded, "This is his most valuable trait; though amidst the Martial World, he’s untainted by it, his mindset always surpassing it. However, I don’t understand how someone of his background could achieve such heights; it’s truly baffling!"
Yang Ge slightly shook his head, "I don’t understand either."