Chapter 289: Heavenly Thunder Demon‑Slaying Slash, Divine‑Demon Heart Method!

"Hidden Book Pavilion!"

Su Yu's gaze was instantly drawn to the three characters "Hidden Book Pavilion."

Tian Ming, standing nearby, explained.

"These three characters were personally written by the First Principal back then; it is said they contain the true intent of the imperial realm's strong ones. I don't know if that's true, but I didn't feel anything."

Tian Ming shrugged and said indifferently.

Su Yu's eyes slowly pulled back from the words "Hidden Book Pavilion" and then looked at Tian Ming.

"Regarding Qianlong Academy, there's something I still don't understand."

"What is it?"

"The Qianlong Academy's Twelfth Sequence—so far I've only seen the First and Second Sequences, and nothing else but this Twelfth Sequence remains. I can understand why the First and Second Sequences aren't at the school, but this Twelfth Sequence is rather too mysterious, isn't it?"

A hint of doubt flickered in Su Yu's eyes.

Since entering the mountain range, in half a month he hadn't detected any information about the Twelfth Sequence.

If at first it was because they were shy to appear—after all they're at the bottom—it's understandable.

But for half a month, none have been seen.

That's a bit strange.

That's why Su Yu asked Tian Ming.

Tian Ming was momentarily stunned, then a strange expression appeared on his face.

"When you entered the mountains, didn't Principal Zhao mention it to you?"

"No."

Su Yu said blankly.

Tian Ming gave Su Yu a deep look, glanced around, then said.

"Actually, when I first emerged, I had the same question; later I asked the Principal, and guess what."

"What?"

"Because the Qianlong Academy's Twelfth Sequence has no one at all!"

"No one? Then why create twelve Sequence positions?"

Su Yu became even more puzzled.

Tian Ming said conflicted, "Actually I'm also curious, but later I learned. Among the Qianlong Academy's Twelfth Sequence, the most important are the First Sequence and the Twelfth Sequence."

"The First Sequence, of course, is held by the Academy's strongest disciple—that I can understand—but the Twelfth Sequence is extremely mysterious."

"Only the Principal of Qianlong Academy knows the identities of the Twelfth Sequence; no one else does. You could say that anyone you've met in Qianlong City could be a member of the Twelfth Sequence."

"Including you, and including me!"

Tian Ming chuckled and said.

Su Yu's eyebrows lifted slightly.

"Well, that's quite mysterious."

"Then what exactly does the Twelfth Sequence do?"

Su Yu continued to ask.

Already a bit curious, now listening to Tian Ming's explanation, Su Yu became even more intrigued by the mysterious Twelfth Sequence.

Tian Ming was about to speak when an old, hoarse voice cut him off.

"Are you still leaving? This old man still has to sweep the floor!"

The two looked toward the voice and saw an old man in tattered clothes holding a battered broom in one hand and a wine gourd in the other.

His whole face was blazing red, looking exactly like a genuine old drunk.

Tian Ming instantly licked his face and laughed.

"So it's Xuan Lao, I've seen you before, kid!"

Seeing Su Yu still dazed, Tian Ming quickly tugged Su Yu's sleeve and whispered.

"He is the former Principal's junior brother; when the former Principal fell, he fought the King of Ten Thousand Tribes for a day and night, slaying that king, but his cultivation was ruined thereafter, and he now sweeps around the Hidden Book Pavilion."

"He can be said to be the senior‑most person in the Qianlong Academy today; even the Principal, when meeting Xuan Lao, must bow respectfully."

Hearing Tian Ming's explanation, Su Yu dared not delay and promptly bowed to Xuan Lao.

"Kid Su Yu, I've seen you, Xuan Lao!"

Xuan Lao, drinking wine, looked at Su Yu in a drunken haze, unable to see clearly, and leaned in to examine him closely.

Su Yu only felt a burst of wine aroma hit his face instantly.

It was richer than the wine scent that once clung to Li Zhangsheng.

The feeling was as if Xuan Lao had become pure wine concentrate, the taste exceedingly mellow.

"Su Yu? I heard about you from kid Zhao, *tsk tsk*. The illustrious Gaokao champion joining our Qianlong Academy is truly a blessing for our Academy!"

Xuan Lao said teasingly.

Su Yu chuckled and still said respectfully.

"It's because the Qianlong Academy has someone like Xuan Lao that my heart is bound to Qianlong."

"Stop your nonsense, speak properly; this old man hates slick talkers the most."

Xuan Lao lifted the battered broom and tapped Su Yu's waist.

Lightly, Su Yu felt nothing at all.

"Get out, get out, get out—don't disturb this old man while I'm sweeping."

Xuan Lao impatiently urged the two.

Tian Ming quickly took his leave from Xuan Lao, leading Su Yu into the Hidden Book Pavilion.

Su Yu, Xuan Lao has this temperament; although it's a bit strong, it's still very good for us scholars.

He often points out our cultivation problems; although Xuan Lao's cultivation has collapsed, his insight remains, and many have gained a lot from him.

Tian Ming pulled Su Yu and then arrived at the Library's entrance.

Just as he reached the Library entrance, Su Yu felt an extremely powerful divine soul force sweep past him.

Su Yu's complexion tightened slightly.

That divine soul force just now could only be possessed by someone with the cultivation of a Great Sun Grand Master at least.

It shows how crucial the Library truly is.

"My quota for this month is exhausted; you go in yourself, I'll wait outside!"

Su Yu nodded and then walked straight into the Library.

Just after Su Yu entered the Library, Xuan Lao, who had been sweeping, paused slightly and slowly looked toward the interior of the Library.

"Tsk tsk tsk, this kid's talent is truly terrifying, Qianlong Academy has found a treasure!"

Xuan Lao chuckled, took a sip of fine wine, and resumed his sweeping.

Upon entering the Library, an extremely rich fragrance of books filled Su Yu's nostrils.

Su Yu took a deep breath and then proceeded directly to the sixth level.

Tian Ming had mentioned it on the way.

The Library is divided into nine levels; the first level contains first‑rank Martial Techniques and techniques, and the second level contains second‑rank Martial Techniques and techniques.

And so on.

The sixth level is Su Yu's destination this time.

At the sixth level, the number of books was much fewer.

Only about one‑tenth of that on the first level.

Yet, looking around, there were still well over a hundred.

It shows how terrifying the depth of Qianlong Academy is.

Su Yu arrived at the technique section, and one technique after another flooded his sight.

"Great Mixed Origin Skill!"

"Divine Elephant Wheel‑Turning Skill!"

"Heavenly Thunder Manual!"

Su Yu felt his eyes were about to be dazzled by these techniques and Martial Techniques.

"What a pity, if all these techniques and Martial Techniques were given to me, I could even synthesize Martial Techniques and techniques beyond the ninth level."

Su Yu felt a bit regretful.

Although Su Yu wanted to secretly synthesize, judging from the earlier divine soul force fluctuation, as soon as he dared to do so—

—a Great Sun Grand Master would immediately appear and suppress him.

Reining in this thought, Su Yu began selecting techniques and Martial Techniques.

After a full half hour, Su Yu finally finalized the last technique and Martial Technique.

In the end, Su Yu selected one technique and two Martial Techniques.

"Heavenly God Manual: a sixth‑rank technique, modeled after my Qianlong predecessor's observation of divine‑race masters' cultivation; when cultivated to Perfection, it can condense divine light within the body, exerting a slight suppression on divine‑race masters."

"Nine‑turn Demon Blade: a sixth‑rank Martial Technique."

"Five‑Tiger Severing Gate Blade: a sixth‑rank Martial Technique."

These three are the most fitting Martial Techniques and techniques for him.

After choosing, Su Yu did not leave immediately; instead, he found a spacious quiet spot and opened the Synthesis Slot.

After all, the existence of the Synthesis Slot is invisible to others.

He placed the two Martial Techniques into the Synthesis Slot.

"Synthesize!"

A flash of golden light flickered.

"Nine‑turn Severing Demon Blade: a seventh‑rank pinnacle Martial Technique; when cultivated to nine turns, it can stack a 512‑fold power boost."

Su Yu's eyes flickered slightly.

The effect of this Nine‑turn Severing Demon Blade is somewhat similar to the Nine‑layer Thunder Demon Slash; when cultivated to completion, it also enhances power by 512 times.

"I wonder if synthesizing these two will cause a qualitative change."

Without any hesitation, Su Yu placed the Nine‑turn Severing Demon Blade and the Nine‑layer Thunder Demon Slash into the Synthesis Slot.

"Synthesize!"

Another series of golden light flickered.

In the next moment, a brand‑new Martial Technique appeared in the Synthesis Slot.

"Heavenly Thunder Demon‑slaying Slash: an eighth‑rank pinnacle Martial Technique, possessing extremely strong suppression over demonic‑race masters; when cultivated to completion, it can slay demonic masters and grant a Marquis title!"

Seeing the brand‑new Martial Technique, Su Yu's eyes lit up.

"Eighth‑rank pinnacle Martial Technique, finally emerged!"

Su Yu chuckled, then placed this brand‑new Martial Technique into the Space Ring, and did not cultivate it here.

After all, suddenly cultivating a new Martial Technique, if discovered, would be troublesome.

Then Su Yu began merging the Heavenly God Manual with the Demon‑devouring Heart Method.

The Demon‑devouring Heart Method is a technique Su Yu had previously synthesized; it is also a seventh‑rank pinnacle technique. Su Yu wanted to test whether, using a sixth‑rank technique, he could synthesize the Demon‑devouring Heart Method up to eighth rank.

"Synthesize!"

Su Yu clicked the synthesize button without hesitation.

Again, waves of golden light flickered.

"Divine Demon Heart Method: Level Eight Primary Technique, has a strong suppressing effect on the divine race and demon race; when cultivated to great completion, it can suppress thirty percent of the power of strong divine and demon beings!"

Looking at the description of the Divine Demon Heart Method, Su Yu's eyes instantly flared with heat.

Level Eight Technique!

It actually succeeded!

Su Yu chuckled, then placed the Divine Demon Heart Method together into the Space Ring, stood up, and slowly walked toward the outside of the Library Pavilion.

The technique and Martial Technique have already been obtained; perhaps I should go to the Martial Arts Tower to take a look.