In the world, whenever unusual phenomena appear, they can ultimately be attributed to one of three reasons.
First, when a high-level Elixir is successfully refined, Pill Lightning will descend.
Nowadays, the Dou Qi Continent is dominated by Alchemists, making this the most common type of celestial phenomenon.
Second, a cultivator breaks through to an extremely profound Realm.
However, this situation is extremely rare. After all, individuals who reach this level are as rare as stars in the morning sky across the entire Dou Qi Continent.
And the third reason is the birth of a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique or Dou Skill.
The "birth" mentioned here does not refer to the reappearance of something long-lost, but rather the creation of something truly from nothing, a Cultivation Technique or Dou Skill that has never existed before.
For example, the creation of a brand-new Cultivation Technique!
Whenever someone creates a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique or Dou Skill, it will trigger a celestial anomaly.
Currently, there is no elixir fragrance drifting in the sky, so it is clearly not the emergence of a high-level Elixir. The second possibility can also be directly ruled out.
Although the Yellow Maple Valley Master could not see through Chen Xiao's strength, the celestial phenomenon triggered by a breakthrough in strength is more about energy convergence and fluctuations, rather than a Thousand Mile Landscape, Ten Thousand Miles of Snowfall like this.
Thus, the only remaining possibility is the last one.
The emergence of a Heaven Rank Dou Skill or Cultivation Technique!
The Yellow Maple Valley Master's insight was not bad. Within a few breaths, he had roughly deduced the origin of the anomaly based on the subtle clues.
He stared intently at Chen Xiao's location. Despite having weathered countless storms, his face was filled with solemnity and shock.
To create a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique or Dou Skill oneself, how difficult is that?
Across the continent, very few people below the Dou Saint level can achieve this!
Could it be that this seemingly young senior is actually an old monster who has lived for an unknown number of years?
His heart churned, but this was immediately followed by deep worry.
Because such a wide-ranging celestial phenomenon would surely not escape the notice of outsiders!
Although the Yellow Maple Valley is a Hidden Sect, it still has enemies.
Thousands of miles to the east of the Ten Thousand Li Golden River lies the Azure Ocean Sect, also a Hidden Sect, which has always been coveting the Yellow Maple Valley.
"Elder Han, quickly report this matter to the Ancient Clan and ask them to come and confirm. This time, perhaps only the Ancient Clan's intervention can restore peace to the Yellow Maple Valley."
The Yellow Maple Valley Master, Yi Ziqian, solemnly instructed the Elder who had met Chen Xiao once.
Heaven Rank Dou Techniques and Cultivation Techniques are not much to ancient races, but for the forces in the Central State, they hold an irresistible attraction.
Once this news spreads, it is foreseeable that the peace of the Yellow Maple Valley will be shattered.
"Yes!" Elder Han bowed in response and hurried to make contact.
"Valley Master, can we survive this calamity?" an old man wearing an Alchemist's robe stepped forward, his eyes filled with worry.
The Yellow Maple Valley's situation was already precarious, and now that it had become the focus of attention, it was very likely to be affected and perish as a result.
Yi Ziqian shook his head, "I don't know. It depends on the Ancient Clan's attitude, and whether this senior is willing to make a move."
The matter had already happened; it was a done deal.
Complaining now was useless; they could only respond to the best of their ability.
After all, the storm brought by the celestial phenomenon could bury the Yellow Maple Valley, and Chen Xiao, whose strength was unknown, had the same potential.
Therefore, there could be no resentment; they could only pray for a favorable outcome.
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Thousands of miles away from the Yellow Maple Valley, amidst a range of overlapping peaks, there was also a Hidden Sect.
That was the Azure Ocean Sect.
Compared to the Yellow Maple Valley's decline, the Azure Ocean Sect's strength remained quite intact. Through years of inheritance, it had always had at least three Dou Venerate powerhouses stationed within.
Originally, like the Yellow Maple Valley, the Azure Ocean Sect chose to remain hidden, not causing trouble, nor getting into trouble.
However, starting six months ago, the conduct of this Hidden Sect began to change, gradually revealing its fangs. Not only did it secretly annex and control dozens of nearby small and medium-sized forces, but it also launched attacks against the Yellow Maple Valley, another Hidden Sect.
However, due to their apprehension of the true rulers of the Eastern Region, the Ancient Clan, the Azure Ocean Sect had not yet initiated a war at the Dou Venerate level.
It was also for this reason that the Yellow Maple Valley, with only one Dou Venerate, had been able to hold on until now.
After all, such conflicts were unremarkable and inconspicuous in the current chaotic environment of the Central State.
At this moment, inside the main hall of the Azure Ocean Sect.
A gloomy-faced middle-aged man sat in the main seat, with more than ten powerhouses lined up on both sides.
Those qualified to attend the discussion were all at the level of high-stage Dou Ancestor or above.
"Sect Master, the celestial phenomenon in the Yellow Maple Valley clearly indicates the emergence of a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique or Dou Skill. Since we are so close and it's already a fight to the death, why don't we seize this opportunity?"
The one who spoke was an old man, whose aura was sinister and terrifying. He was a genuine Dou Venerate powerhouse.
The old man's words echoed the thoughts of many Elders.
The Azure Ocean Sect had the advantage of proximity. They had noticed the celestial phenomenon as soon as it erupted.
Therefore, if they acted early, they would undoubtedly have a significant advantage.
Perhaps by the time other forces reacted, they would have already succeeded.
However, an hour had already passed, and the Azure Ocean Sect's Sect Master still hadn't given the order, leaving many Elders utterly perplexed.
"Why should I need to explain my actions to you?"
Meeting the questioning gazes of the Elders, the middle-aged man in the main seat was completely unfazed, looking at the elder who spoke with a cold tone.
The atmosphere in the great hall immediately shifted, causing many to break out in a cold sweat.
Fortunately, under the pressure of the middle-aged man's imposing aura, the elder finally chose to bow his head.
"Sect Master, please forgive me. It was presumptuous of this old man."
Seeing the elder back down, the middle-aged man let out a cold laugh, slowly retracting the sinister aura he exuded.
He surveyed the Elders with their heads bowed and sneered, "The Heaven and Earth phenomenon at Yellow Maple Valley will definitely attract the attention of the Ancient Clan, and they might even send powerful individuals to investigate. At this time, we must not cause trouble, lest the Ancient Clan members detect our sect's abnormality and delay our major plans. No one will have an easy time if that happens!"
"First, send people to monitor Yellow Maple Valley and see the Ancient Clan's attitude. You don't need to worry about others getting benefits ahead of us. With that old fellow Yi Ziqian, he doesn't have the ability to create a Heaven Rank Dou Technique or Cultivation Technique. Whoever caused this Heaven and Earth phenomenon must be someone else!"
"This person's strength is unknown, but they are definitely not easy to deal with. Anyone who can calm down a bit will realize this. Anyone who rashly goes to test them would be a fool."
Upon hearing this, the Elders finally understood the Sect Master's plan and unanimously praised his brilliance.
"Alright, you can all go about your business. This Sect Master needs to cultivate."
The middle-aged man waved his hand, dismissing the Elders.
Only after everyone had left and the great hall door boomed shut did eerie black mist begin to surge from the shadows.
...
As expected, news of the Heaven and Earth phenomenon at the Ten Thousand Li Golden River spread completely within a few days.
In an instant, the traffic in the usually deserted Ten Thousand Li Gorge surged.
But in a tacit understanding, these powerful individuals from various factions all gathered outside the gorge, not daring to venture in for investigation.
As the Azure Ocean Sect's Sect Master said, no matter what you do in the Eastern Region, you have to consider the true rulers of this land, namely the Ancient Clan, who hold a transcendent status.
Otherwise, even if you possess immense strength, if you offend the Ancient Clan, you won't have an easy time in the Eastern Region.
Furthermore, speaking of which, no matter how strong you are, can you be stronger than the Ancient Clan Leader?
Besides that, these people were not fools. They knew that someone who could cause such a Heaven and Earth phenomenon was no ordinary powerhouse, so it was only natural for them to have reservations.
Among the crowd, a white-haired man in a blue robe was quite conspicuous.
He appeared to be only in his early thirties, yet his hair was as white as snow. He had a middle-parted long hairstyle, delicate and refined features, and an ice and snow mark on his forehead. His eyes were deep, and his ice-blue irises gave him a stern impression.
Within a ten-zhang radius around him, no one stood. Anyone who got a little closer would feel a bone-chilling coldness, as if their Dou Qi were about to freeze. All signs indicated that this person was also a Dou Venerate with the Ice Attribute.
Of course, his Ice Attribute was like a drop in the bucket compared to the one who caused the Heaven and Earth phenomenon, but he was definitely not to be underestimated.
"Is it a Cultivation Technique or a Dou Skill? I hope it's the former..."
Ignoring the surrounding gazes, the man muttered softly, his eyes filled with greed that was almost impossible to conceal.
Cultivation Techniques of the same rank were far more precious than Dou Skills.
This was especially true for Heaven Rank.
"Who is this person? Such a terrifying aura."
"You don't even know him? In the vast Central State, besides the Pavilion Master of the Purple Firmament Pavilion, on the surface, it's probably only the Ice Venerate of the Ice River Valley who would be so interested in a Heaven Rank Dou Skill or Cultivation Technique with the Ice Attribute."
"So it's him!"
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