[CHAPTER 33: Tang Ya Offers Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record]
Zhongli was left speechless after hearing Tang Ya's words.
This girl actually wanted to take out the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record and place it in Liyue Academy?
Wasn't she afraid that Tang San would be furious and strike her down with a bolt of lightning?
After all, Tang San valued the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record more than his own life.
Even the version he passed down to the Tang Sect was a heavily edited one.
Given Tang San's personality, he would never share even this edited version of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record with outsiders.
"Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record..."
Zhongli stroked his chin, deep in thought.
The technique was of no use to him, but for the people of Douluo Continent, it was an invaluable technique.
Despite the long development of the Douluo Continent, there had never been a proper meditation technique.
The emergence of Mysterious Heaven Skill was like a dimensional breakthrough.
Soul masters relied on soul skills in combat, and the martial arts recorded in the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record were akin to soul skills.
The more soul skills one possessed, the greater their advantage in battle, making it highly sought after.
If it weren't for the rise of soul guides, the soul masters of the Douluo Continent would still be dominated by hidden weapons...
When hidden weapons could kill Titled Douluo, and hidden weapon techniques could pierce the heart of a god beyond their level, this Douluo Continent was truly something else!
"Xiaoya, this... this isn't appropriate, is it?"
Beibei said hesitantly. The Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record was the foundation of the Tang Sect.
If it were given away, would the Tang Sect still be the Tang Sect?
"Am I the sect leader, or are you?"
Tang Ya shot Beibei a sharp look and continued, "What I say goes!"
"If that guy doesn't care about the Tang Sect, then why should anyone else? Let's just stop caring altogether!"
Hearing this, Beibei didn't dare to argue further and fell silent.
As long as Tang Ya was happy, he would go along with whatever she decided.
But he couldn't help worrying that the God Tang San might retaliate, perhaps by summoning lightning or using some other method to strike her down.
After all, Tang San wasn't just the God of the Sea, he was also the God of Shura!
Being Moon's great-great-grandson, Beibei knew more than most...
"What are you talking about? What's the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record? Can you eat it?"
Paimon asked curiously.
Everyone: "…"
This wasn't about whether it was edible or not, it was an incredibly precious secret!
No wonder the Martial God hadn't given this little one too many spirit rings.
Even if he had, it wouldn't have made much difference...
Wisdom was like raindrops falling on the earth, and this little one was hiding under the eaves!
"Paimon, the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record is used for cultivation. It contains the main Mysterious Heaven Skill, as well as the complementary Purple Demon Eye, Mysterious Jade Hand, and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track..."
Tang Ya explained this to Paimon, and also to Zhongli.
She was worried that Zhongli might not be interested in this, leaving her with nothing to offer.
"Hmm~ practice?"
Paimon imitated Zhongli by stroking her chin, as if deep in thought.
The concept felt somewhat unfamiliar to her.
Gaining strength through practice?
Traveler just needed to touch the Statues of the Seven!
As for Zhongli… he was born powerful!
Other vision holders might have achieved their strength through cultivation, but she wasn't sure of the specifics.
She had heard that Zhongli was the one who taught them!
Zhongli spoke calmly, "Young friend Tang, there is no need for this. This is not a transaction, nor a contract."
"It is merely to answer your questions."
When Zhongli said this, Tang Ya, Beibei, and Huo Yuhao were deeply moved, and their admiration for Zhongli grew even stronger.
Is this the vision of the Martial God?
No wonder everyone they met in Liyue Harbor seemed to have such a broad perspective.
"Lord Martial God, this is not a transaction. I truly wish to make a small contribution to Liyue!"
Tang Ya insisted firmly.
Tang San: I don't want this!
After saying this, Tang Ya took out a handwritten copy of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record from her storage soul guide and handed it to Zhongli.
"Please accept it, Lord Martial God!"
Zhongli: "…"
At this moment, neither Huo Yuhao nor Beibei made any move to stop her.
Although the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record had "limitless uses," it was especially beneficial for low-level soul masters.
But to a god like Zhongli, it was little more than a trivial item.
"Zhongli, just accept it. Even if it's of no use to you, it's a gesture of goodwill from Miss Tang."
Even Paimon understood that such a thing would be of no real value to Zhongli!
"In that case, I thank you on behalf of the people of Liyue."
Although this edited version of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record was of no use to him, it wasn't impossible to study and "revise" it, then offer it to those who had contributed significantly and showed talent to practice.
The revision Zhongli mentioned didn't mean restoring the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record to its original form, but rather a "magical transformation."
As for how to make these changes, Zhongli would need to study it further before deciding.
After Zhongli received the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, an amber light flickered in his hand, and the record vanished.
Divine Realm.
With a loud bang!, the table suffered a metaphorical "hp-1."
Tang San's blue hair fluttered as his eyes flashed red with anger.
He never imagined that Tang Ya would dare to cross his bottom line again and again!
Even the Tang Sect's most treasured Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record could be handed over to outsiders!
"If the plan succeeds, Zhongli and the entire Liyue could be considered Tang Sect, and there would be no issue with them practicing the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record."
"Tang Ya, what a Tang Ya!"
"After a hundred years, I will make sure your existence is worse than death!"
He couldn't directly attack mortals, but once Tang Ya died, she would no longer be human!
By then, it would be up to Tang San to deal with her as he pleased.
"Brother San, are you okay?"
"What has made you so angry?"
Xiao Wu sat beside Tang San, her concern evident as she noticed his furious expression.
Hearing this, Tang San calmed down slightly and shook his head. "It's nothing. There's just a traitor in the Tang Sect."
But after saying this, Tang San couldn't shake a lingering discomfort.
Yes, there was a traitor in the Tang Sect, one who had traveled to another world with the sect's secrets and established the Tang Sect there.
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Liyue Harbor, Eastern Seashore.
"Miss Tang, your martial soul contains a very strong dark bloodline. If you can unlock this dark bloodline, your martial soul will undoubtedly evolve."
Zhongli spoke without a change in expression, as though the dark martial soul was of no concern.
Dark?
This level of darkness was insignificant in the face of true evil.
Huo Yuhao was stunned, while Beibei's pupils contracted, and cold sweat dripped down his forehead.
Dark bloodline?
Didn't that mean she had the potential to become an evil soul master?
Xiaoya actually have the qualifications to become an evil soul master?
No, no!
Xiaoya couldn't become an evil soul master!
Beibei was on the verge of tears. As a descendant of the Holy Dragon of Light, Mu En, his girlfriend actually had a dark bloodline?
This was unimaginable!
He didn't doubt Zhongli's words.
At Zhongli's level, there was no reason to lie about such a thing.
Tang Ya, however, was merely stunned and not particularly surprised.
"Young friend Tang, would you harm innocent people who have done you no wrong, all for the sake of power?"
Faced with Zhongli's question, Tang Ya remained silent.