Chapter 71: The Dragon Transformation Secret Technique, Sent to Oak

Having realized the Spirit Hall's hidden conspiracy, Yu Yuanzhen found himself powerless. Even in his dragonized state, where he resonated with the lightning across the Thunder Plaza and could fight at a level comparable to a ninety-seven-level soul master despite being only at ninety-five, it was still no match for Jin E Douluo.

"But what can I do about it?"

"Stop!"

Yu Yuanzhen's voice thundered through the storm, shaking the rain and wind apart. Painfully closing his eyes, he let the rain drip from his hair.

"The first stage of the Dragon Transformation Technique: Drawing Lightning into the Martial Soul."

His raspy voice forced itself out from deep within his throat as he glared intensely at the statue of the Thunder Dragon at the center of the plaza, behind Jin E Douluo.

Forty years ago, on the night he succeeded his father as sect leader, his father's withered hand had rested atop his head, saying, "The bones of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon may shatter, but its soul must never kneel to survive."

But now, for the safety of his clan, he had no choice but to bear this humiliation and hand over their ancestral secret technique. His heart felt like it was being torn apart by knives.

After hearing the secret technique, Jin E Douluo casually raised his hand, transforming his soul power into a golden claw that seized one of the core disciples.

"Activate the secret technique fully. Stop when I tell you to stop."

Qing Luan Douluo sneered and grabbed another core disciple of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, forcing them to activate the technique while carefully channeling soul power to sense its effects.

Xiong Shi Douluo, Mo Xiong Douluo, and Gui Bao Douluo followed suit, each grabbing nearby core disciples to verify the authenticity of the Dragon Transformation Technique.

Yu Yuanzhen continued reciting the technique, but he abandoned his plan to secretly alter it. He had no confidence that all five disciples would cooperate with him to suddenly change the soul power pathways they had practiced for over a decade.

Even so, Yu Yuanzhen still modified a few minor meridian routes in the final stages of the Dragon Transformation Technique—the part reserved exclusively for Title Douluos to practice. Thus, he wasn't worried about any inconsistencies arising from the five disciples' execution.

The Dragon Transformation Technique could be considered a rudimentary bloodline cultivation method—small deviations could lead to vastly different results.

Silently, Yu Yuanzhen watched the members of the Spirit Hall, waiting for the day they would suffer uncontrollable bloodline explosions after practicing the altered technique.

As for potential retaliation from the Spirit Hall afterward, Yu Yuanzhen wasn't afraid. Handing over the secret technique was merely a temporary measure. If necessary, they could seal themselves off from the world entirely.

With the unique environment of Thunder Valley, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had already prepared to detonate hundreds of thousands of years' worth of accumulated thunder currents—an act of mutual destruction if needed.

Once he finished reciting the technique, Yu Yuanzhen coldly said, "The secret technique is yours. Release them."

"Hehe, Master Yu, don't be in such a hurry."

Qing Luan Douluo casually tossed aside the core disciple he had been holding, his gaze mocking as he stared into Yu Yuanzhen's eyes.

"There should be a written record of the Dragon Transformation Technique somewhere within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. We'll take a copy with us. Since Master Yu was willing to verbally share the technique, surely you won't mind, right?"

Yu Yuanzhen's pupils contracted slightly, realizing everything was lost.

His subtle intentions hadn't escaped Qing Luan Douluo's notice.

Qing Luan Douluo had anticipated that Yu Yuanzhen would alter the technique. By not mentioning the need for a written version earlier, he had effectively broken down Yu Yuanzhen's psychological defenses.

The incomplete technique and the complete one were nearly indistinguishable unless one reached the final stages of cultivation. At that point, the differences would become evident.

So now, did he have to hand over the written record?

Yu Yuanzhen bitterly shook his head. Around him, elders and disciples lay scattered on the ground. He had no choice.

"Your meticulousness leaves me, Master Yu, in awe. May I ask for your esteemed name?" 

Yu Yuanzhen's expression was weary. He had tried, but all schemes and plots relied on remaining undetected.

Now, he was utterly powerless.

"Title Douluo Qing Luan."

Qing Luan Douluo introduced himself with an air of icy aloofness.

Yu Yuanzhen's lips moved silently, repeating the name several times in his mind.

Later, Yu Yuanzhen led the way to a hidden chamber and retrieved the dragon-skin scroll containing the Dragon Transformation Technique.

Jin E Douluo skimmed through it briefly and immediately noticed the deliberate errors in the earlier version. He couldn't help but feel a pang of relief. "Thankfully, we agreed with Third Brother's plan; otherwise, we'd truly have been deceived."

At this thought, Jin E Douluo's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he contemplated eliminating the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect entirely.

However, considering the repercussions of destroying the sect, he suppressed his emotions and said nothing. Ignoring the hateful stares from everyone in the sect, he left with the four other Title Douluos.

Ignoring was the cruelest form of punishment for those harboring hatred.

Everyone in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect deeply prided themselves on their sect. To have their dignity trampled into the mud was a feeling they had never experienced since birth—it cut them to the core.

Yu Yuanzhen looked exhausted, ignoring the disapproving glances from some of his clansmen. He gave orders:

"Recall all our clansmen outside. From today onward, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect will seal itself away. Disciples who have never been seen outside are to leave the sect covertly and live anonymously in the world until the sect reopens its gates."

"Yes, Master."

This time, the elders didn't oppose Yu Yuanzhen. They weren't foolish enough to incite infighting now, lest they destroy the sect themselves.

In the southern sky above Thunder Valley, Jin E Douluo and the others flew through the air, passing around the dragon-skin scroll containing the Dragon Transformation Technique.

Xiong Shi Douluo frowned. "The first step of this technique involves drawing lightning into the body. Our martial souls are different—how are we supposed to cultivate it?"

He attempted it but quickly realized that fire and lightning were fundamentally incompatible. Direct application was impossible.

Drawing such volatile elemental forces into the body required precision—even a slight mistake could injure a Title Douluo, and those below that level might even be torn apart by the rampant energy.

Jin E Douluo also failed in his attempt, feeling completely lost.

"At least you all have elemental attributes. My dragon lineage's essence lies in its ultimate and pure strength—there's no way for me to even begin."

He turned to Qing Luan Douluo, who was known among the seven brothers for having the most solutions.

Qing Luan Douluo shook his head. "I'm just as lost as you. At our level, our elemental attributes are inseparable from our martial souls. But manipulating elements and guiding them into the body to stimulate the bloodline are two entirely different concepts."

Hearing this, Xiong Shi Douluo grumbled, "Does this mean we came here for nothing? That so-called Oak claimed the Dragon Transformation Technique would work!"

"I say we just capture him, lock him in a dark room, and make him write down all his ideas. Wouldn't that be easier than guessing like this?"

Jin E Douluo remained silent, contemplating the possibility of finding Oak.

As for whether Oak would agree or not—he, like Yu Yuanzhen, wouldn't have much of a choice.

"Not a good idea. If Oak pretends to comply but secretly resists, do we kill him then?"

Qing Luan Douluo shook his head. "In my opinion, since Oak holds the Dragon Transformation Technique in such high regard, why not give him a copy? If he achieves results, they'll ultimately end up being handed over to the Spirit Hall for publication anyway."

These words earned nods of agreement from everyone present.

"Good point. Let's follow Third Brother's suggestion."

Jin E Douluo gave his approval.

Thus, the five returned to Spirit City. After informing Qian Daoliu, they made a copy of the Dragon Transformation Technique and sent it, along with a generous fee, to the Xin Ya City branch of the Spirit Hall.

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