Chapter 1606 - 464: Wait, You Can Do That? (Second Update)

Facing Shen Juefeng’s words, Zhou Qing was momentarily stunned.

He originally thought his father-in-law was considering the dignity of elders and didn’t want to take advantage.

But looking at Shen Juefeng’s expression, it seemed there was another hidden reason?

"Because..." Shen Juefeng looked at the half-scroll in his hand, "each Inscription-level Divine Technique has a limitation on the number of times it can be cultivated."

"Limitation on the number of times?" The three spoke in unison, their faces filled with confusion.

Shen Juefeng’s expression was solemn: "That’s right, a limitation on the number of times. I once read in an ancient text that from the day an Inscription-level Divine Technique is created, only ten people can practice it. What’s more peculiar is..."

He paused, his voice growing deeper: "Once such a Divine Technique is inscribed, it’s imprinted by the Heavenly Dao and can’t be replicated onto another medium. The only way to pass it on is through Divine Soul transmission."

"And with each transmission by Divine Soul, you consume one precious opportunity to cultivate it."

Shen Juefeng’s eyes swept over the three’s shocked faces: "The day the ten opportunities are exhausted, if all practitioners perish...this Inscription-level Divine Technique will forever disappear into the river of time."

After hearing such a secret, Zhou Qing appeared thoughtful.

Ten opportunities?

Is it really that bizarre?

Thus, when the Second Uncle opened the "Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain" for him with the Extreme Dao Weapon, he also read it.

He had also passed it to Han Yi in the Divine Ruins Celestial Palace and practiced it himself, which had already consumed three opportunities.

So, how many opportunities are left now?

Considering he had no idea how many times this Cultivation Technique had been passed on before...

Thinking of this, he hurriedly took out a blank Jade Scroll and attempted to inscribe it, and as his father-in-law said, it was indeed impossible to inscribe the Cultivation Technique into it.

But then again, the "Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain" was obtained through [Copy Sticker].

If it can’t be inscribed, then the copied version, has it also copied over the remaining opportunities?

Does this count as exploiting a loophole in the Laws of Heaven and Earth?

"Is it true?" Shen Juefeng’s eyes were blazing.

After all, this was only recorded in ancient texts, never personally verified.

Zhou Qing gently put down the Jade Scroll, looked at the three, and then nodded.

Shen Lieyang saw this and a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

While Shen Yunzhou secretly felt fortunate that he didn’t accept his brother-in-law’s goodwill back then.

Such a precious opportunity should indeed be reserved for more suitable people.

"It seems this scroll..." Shen Juefeng sighed softly, shaking the fragment in his hand, "most likely has exhausted its opportunities, which is why it’s like this."

Zhou Qing rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

Shen Juefeng continued: "There’s another point, Inscription-level Divine Techniques can’t be obtained through Soul Search, the holder must willingly pass them on."

"Dad, are Inscription-level Divine Techniques really that bizarre?" Shen Yunzhou couldn’t help but click his tongue.

Shen Juefeng’s eyes were profound: "It’s precisely such harsh conditions that are worthy of the name of Inscription-level Divine Techniques. An ordinary cultivator, even if they exhaust their entire life, would be lucky to comprehend one."

Shen Lieyang’s eyes glinted sharply: "In that case, doesn’t this mean father is safe because of it?"

"Yes." Shen Juefeng said firmly, "The worst case is being captured by the Celestial Phoenix Palace and the Yan Family. But as long as father refuses to speak, no one can find the trace of the first half of the Divine Technique."

He smirked slightly, "Moreover, with father’s character, he’s sure to have hidden the first half properly. If the Celestial Phoenix Palace and the Yan Family want the complete inheritance, they must spare his life."

"No wonder..." Shen Lieyang suddenly understood, "Father has had the first half for so many years, but has never taught it to any of us brothers."

Shen Yunzhou suddenly interjected: "Dad, Third Uncle, according to Brother-in-law’s earlier guess, the Liu Family’s patriarch must have already offered the second half of this Inscription-level Divine Technique to the Celestial Phoenix Palace and the Yan Family, which is why they are so frantically teaming up to seize the first half."

His gaze burned as he stared at the non-responsive fragment: "Now that this scroll is invalid, it indicates that at least two inheritance opportunities have been consumed."

"Then the first half grandfather holds... should at least have two opportunities left?"

Shen Juefeng pondered over these words and slowly nodded after a moment: "Indeed, it’s possible. But..."

He focused his gaze, "These are the worst-case speculations. Perhaps the old man is currently in some Secret Realm, secluded for healing."

Zhou Qing’s eyes flickered with countless thoughts.

Before this, he had been thinking about those ancient sects with ancient legacies, like the Celestial Phoenix Palace and the Jiyuan Temple.

Though it’s rumored they have Inscription-level Divine Techniques to guard their sects, no one has ever seen a strong figure forcibly steal them.

Now it seems, there are only two possibilities:

First, the peak powerhouses themselves have mastered Inscription-level Divine Techniques and deeply understand their difficulty in cultivation.

Instead of wasting effort competing for new techniques, they likely focus on refining their existing skills.

After all, at the realm of Earth Venerable or Celestial Venerable, overindulging can be fatal.

Second, these sects, to ensure their inheritance, have likely long had the core members exhaust the Divine Techniques’ opportunities.

In this way, even if strong enemies come, they return empty-handed—unable to seize, unable to search, pointlessly exerting effort.

"But I am different..." A glint of brightness flashed in Zhou Qing’s eyes.

When he revealed two Inscription-level Divine Techniques at the Shen Family, he had no background and appeared naive.

This means the transmission opportunities of the "Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain" and "Daluo Demon Sealing Seal" are surely still plentiful.

Even if it were the last opportunity...

It’s still worth them taking the gamble!

"Old Fourth, what do you plan to do next?" Shen Lieyang asked solemnly, interrupting Zhou Qing’s thoughts.

Shen Juefeng gazed into the distance and, after a moment of contemplation, said: "Let’s go home, perhaps... father is there."

"The most dangerous place is also the safest?" A light gleamed in Shen Lieyang’s eyes.

Shen Juefeng nodded, and when he turned to Zhou Qing, the seriousness in his brows had turned to affection: "Besides, my precious granddaughter is waiting for grandpa at the Fifth Tail."

Zhou Qing’s lips curled into a slight smile and the group immediately set off toward the Fifth Tail.

"Zhou Qing, these are from the Liu Family’s treasury, pick something for yourself first!" On the way, Shen Lieyang took out several Storage Bags.

"It’s not necessary, you all..."

"Don’t be so hesitant!" Shen Juefeng glared with tiger eyes.

Zhou Qing chuckled, his gaze skimming over the many treasures: "These top-grade Wood Attribute Spirit Stones are perfect for me."

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And so, three months later, the group quietly returned to the Fifth Tail.

The once-dominant Shen Family residence was still shrouded in the dense mist formed by obsessions.

Looking at this homeland, Shen Juefeng and the others’ expressions dimmed.

They took out Communication Jade Scrolls and tried to contact their father but it was as if a stone sank in the sea.

When they searched deeply in the residence, they found that everywhere had been ransacked—over the years, who knows how many people had come "treasure hunting."

"Where’s Da Congming?" Suddenly, Shen Juefeng asked upon leaving.

Shen Yunzhou replied: "During our escape back then, we discovered a special Earth Attribute mountain range, and it stayed there to cultivate."

Shen Juefeng slightly nodded: "That’s good, then let’s not disturb it."

Then, he took out a Communication Jade Scroll with Zhou Qing’s latest address and said with a smile: "Let’s go, we who are alive must always look to the future."

Afterward, the three headed in a certain direction...

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