Chapter 34: Six Great Forbidden Demonic Techniques

Entering the top floor of the Demonic Technique Pavilion, Lu Chen and Gu Xiangxiang quickly saw the six techniques placed on the black stone platform in the middle.

"Keep the storage bag, Senior Sister. If you don't trust me, you won't be able to obtain these rewards."

Lu Chen participated in the Grand Competition, and he certainly didn't come for those rewards.

He had already known about those rewards before the Grand Competition, and compared to the Six Great Forbidden Demonic Techniques of the Demonic Technique Pavilion, they were worlds apart.

So he generously refused Senior Sister Gu's request to give him the storage bag.

"... Alright." Gu Xiangxiang's furrowed brows relaxed, and she nodded.

The two walked side by side to the stone platform, and as Lu Chen's gaze swept over the techniques above, a system prompt immediately appeared before him.

【Detected Demonic Technique, Heart-Soul Pulling Technique!】

【Original effect: Consuming ninety percent of one's own soul power, using this technique on a cultivator can draw the target's mind, leaving a pulling imprint in their sea of consciousness, reducing them to one's slave. If used on a cultivator whose soul is stronger than one's own, the attempt will fail and one's own soul will likely suffer permanent damage.】

【Reversed effect: If used on a cultivator whose soul is stronger than one's own, success is guaranteed and one's own soul will be greatly enhanced.】

"This pulling technique?!"

Lu Chen stared at the reversed effect, his eyes wide open.

Originally, the pulling technique had the restriction that one's soul must be stronger than the opponent's.

But now, the system has actually reversed this restriction directly.

"However, to use the pulling technique, one must consume too much soul power."

"Once the soul becomes weak, the physical body cannot exert its full strength."

"It seems that even if one learns the pulling technique, it cannot be used freely."

Since only one technique can be chosen, he temporarily set aside the pulling technique and turned to another technique.

【Detected Demonic Technique, Nine Deaths Revolving Technique!】

【Original effect: After cultivating this technique, when experiencing a life-or-death crisis of nine deaths and one life, there is a probability to break through in battle, greatly increasing cultivation in a short time. If the breakthrough fails, it will cause the soul to scatter, making it impossible to seize a body and re-cultivate.】

【Reversed effect: If the breakthrough fails, the soul will be strengthened.】

"As expected of a forbidden technique, this Nine Deaths Revolving Technique is literally licking blood on the blade's edge..."

Compared to the changes in the Heart-Soul Pulling Technique, this Nine Deaths Revolving Technique, after being reversed by the system, hasn't changed much either.

Although breaking through in battle is indeed a trump card, compared to the pulling technique, this demonic technique still feels lacking.

【Detected Demonic Technique, Ultimate Martial Demonic Canon!】

【Original effect: Burning one's entire essence and blood, consuming all spiritual and murderous qi, raising one's realm to ten times the current level. However, after thirty breaths, the body will crack from being unable to withstand the power—mildly leading to prolonged confusion, severely resulting in bodily destruction.】

【Reversed effect: After use, one's mind will become clearer, and the body will also be strengthened.】

"Tenfold... such a terrifying increase; if it were an ordinary technique, it could probably only boost a few tens of percent at most."

"But the cost is also quite high."

【Detected Demonic Technique, Nine Abyss Swallow Yang Technique!】

【Original effect: A dual cultivation technique; when used, it will forcibly drain the opponent's yang energy and cultivation until they become a desiccated corpse.】

【Reversed effect: No side effects, cannot be reversed.】

"Such a simple, plain dual cultivation technique, but since it's placed here, its effect must be terribly frightening."

"Too bad, I have no use for it."

Just imagining it made Lu Chen feel a bit weak.

When he saw this technique, Gu Xiangxiang beside him was also looking.

Seeming to notice the change in Lu Chen's demeanor, she secretly let out a soft laugh.

【Detected Demonic Technique, Reverse Fate Technique!】

【Original effect: When used, it can influence another's fortune; long-term use will attract the Heavenly Dao's scrutiny and bring fierce heavenly punishment.】

【Reversed effect: When used, it can influence another's fortune; long-term use may bring the Heavenly Dao's blessing.】

"It's a technique related to fortune... I remember the Empress Sister saying fortune is very important."

【Detected Demonic Technique, Nine Abyss Yellow Spring Guide!】

【Original effect: Refining the soul to raise one's realm; when used, it will definitely greatly reduce one's own fortune.】

【Reversed effect: When used, it will definitely greatly increase one's own fortune.】

"Another technique related to fortune."

"However, cultivating this demonic technique requires a large amount of soul power, unsuitable for someone like me who is a three-good cultivator."

After some observation, Lu Chen roughly ranked the six techniques in order of priority.

In his view, among the six forbidden techniques, the Ultimate Martial Demonic Canon and the Heart-Soul Pulling Technique are the strongest.

He wants both, but the Sect Master's rule allows only one to be chosen.

"So torn."

He stood in place, his gaze wandering over the six techniques.

At that moment, Gu Xiangxiang beside him glanced at him, seemingly guessing his thoughts.

"Lu Chen, what technique do you plan to choose? How about we take turns practicing later?"

Gu Xiangxiang's suggestion opened a new line of thought for him.

He immediately turned sideways to look at her:

"Senior Sister Gu, can't I choose your demonic technique?"

"Just treat it as our previous wager, how about that?"

Gu Xiangxiang heard this and was stunned for a moment.

Originally she thought Lu Chen would make an excessive demand...

After a brief consideration, she prepared to agree.

But she still asked Lu Chen first, preparing to choose what.

"I plan to choose the Heart-Soul Pulling Technique, then you choose the Extreme Martial Devil Classic; later we'll take turns practicing."

"Heart-Soul Pulling Technique?" Gu Xiangxiang jerked, looking at Lu Chen showing a strange expression.

"You want to turn someone into a slave? It wouldn't be me, would it?"

She retreated two steps in fear, at the same time protecting her chest.

"How could that be... don't worry, senior sister, I swear I will absolutely not use the Heart-Soul Pulling Technique on you." Lu Chen said each word heavily, clearly stating his attitude.

"Really?"

If it were someone else, Gu Xiangxiang might not believe.

But after all, he is Lu Chen.

"Alright, then I'll listen to you."

The two chose their techniques and came to above the Devil Function Pavilion.

After seeing this, the Qing Luo Sect Master nodded and reopened the seal on the top level of the Devil Function Pavilion.

"Next month, you get ready; I will take you to the Heaven Demon Sect."

Having said that, the sect master turned and left.

The two stood in place, for a moment the atmosphere was still a bit awkward.

"Senior sister, today's grand competition all day, you must be exhausted? Since it's already late, why not come to my place to rest a while?"

Lu Chen's sudden proposal made Gu Xiangxiang's ears turn red.

She hesitated a moment, then slightly shyly said: "Okay."

In her view, their relationship now should be closer than that of ordinary male and female junior disciples.

After all, Lu Chen actively invited her to stay overnight.

However, in Lu Chen's view, he mostly wants to quickly obtain the technique from the other person's body.

Then, as a side benefit, he can also receive dual cultivation to strive for an early breakthrough to the Storage Elixir Realm.

Soon, the two returned side by side to Lu Chen's residence.

"Lu Chen, wasn't it said that the grand competition exhausted you, needing rest..."

"Exactly, senior sister, this is rest."

"Okay... well..."