12: The First Level of the Rebellious God-Slaying Technique

Yan Kui shook his head helplessly, his tone a mix of amusement and frustration. "Is all you think about playing? Don't you have any grand ambitions? For instance, becoming the strongest person on this continent, or defying the heavens to become a god and earning a place in the Divine Realm..."

Jiang Ye scratched his head and said with a face full of innocence, "Huh? I don't really get it. If only my mother would let me go out and play, that would be enough."

"You..." Yan Kui really wanted to get angry, but looking at the eleven-year-old Jiang Ye before him, he found it somewhat funny. After all, for a child of this age, such grand goals were indeed too far-fetched.

"Go Cultivate! Your curse hasn't been lifted yet. You must Breakthrough to the Earth Profound Realm this year, otherwise even I won't be able to save you," Yan Kui reminded him in a serious tone.

Hearing this, Jiang Ye immediately panicked. "What? I only just broke through to the Profound Extreme Realm, and it seems like breaking through gets harder and harder later on. What should I do?"

Yan Kui snorted coldly, his voice carrying a hint of severity. "Then work harder if you don't want to die. Besides, the lives of so many people are in your hands."

Jiang Ye gritted his teeth and nodded. "Fine, I'll go Cultivate then." After saying that, he quickly shouldered a large boulder and ran off in the direction Shi Bao and Shi Feng had gone.

The technique Yan Kui had given him earlier was a Heaven-Defying Cultivation Technique called the "World-Defying God Slaying Art"! It was divided into nine layers; once all were mastered, one could defy the heavens and slay gods!

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In the blink of an eye, another two years passed!

Day after day, the three of them—Jiang Ye and his friends—ran while carrying giant boulders. Not only had they grown much taller, but they had also become much sturdier. According to the regulations of the Cangyun Kingdom, they were turning thirteen this year and had to participate in Sect tests to join a Sect for cultivation.

Shi Bao and Shi Feng had reached the fourth stage of the Profound Extreme Realm, while Jiang Ye had reached the fifth stage of the Earth Profound Realm. Jiang Lingyi and his wife felt like it was a dream; their son was only thirteen, yet he had reached a level they couldn't have even imagined for themselves at that age.

A year ago, Jiang Lingyi and his wife had added another sister to the family, who was now one year old and starting to slowly talk and walk. Shi Bao and Shi Feng each had a younger brother as well, also nearly a year old. Jiang Ye and the others often went to the small town to buy toys for them.

There were only five days left until the New Year. As usual, Jiang Ye and the other two went to find Yan Kui to Cultivate early in the morning, not returning home until evening.

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At this moment, as Jiang Ye was sitting in meditation cultivating the World-Defying God Slaying Art, a change occurred that was different from before. Seeing this, Yan Kui was overjoyed!

"Hahaha! To begin crossing the threshold of the first layer in just two years—he will surely be able to perfectly inherit my legacy in the future!" Yan Kui's laughter was filled with relief and expectation.

The first layer of the World-Defying God Slaying Art: Shattering the Illusionary Barrier, sensing the hidden Divine Breath between heaven and earth, and gaining a preliminary glimpse into the Secrets of Defying the World.

Jiang Ye remained in this state of enlightenment until evening. Shi Bao and Shi Feng were about to come over to call him home.

Yan Kui waved his hand and told the two, "You two go back first. Tell his parents that he needs to Cultivate and might not be able to return for the next few days."

Shi Bao was a bit confused. "Huh? Didn't you say we couldn't tell the family?"

Yan Kui said indifferently, "Just tell his parents. Now go!"

"Oh, alright then." Shi Bao and Shi Feng nodded and turned to leave.

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Half an hour later, Jiang Lingyi and his wife learned of the situation. Feeling uneasy, they left their daughter Jiang Xiaoqi in the care of Shi Bao's Mother and rushed to the abyss where Jiang Ye and the others cultivated.

Jiang Lingyi looked at Jiang Ye, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, and asked in a low voice, "Senior, what is happening to him?"

Yan Kui smiled slightly, his tone carrying a hint of pride. "He has been cultivating a technique for two years, and now he has finally begun to touch the threshold and enter the gate."

A flash of surprise crossed Jiang Lingyi's eyes. "It took two years just to enter the gate?"

Yan Kui nodded, his tone filled with arrogance. "Mhm! From this day forth, this brat is my true successor! Hahaha!!!!"

Jiang Lingyi and his wife were somewhat dazed. Although they felt this Cultivation Technique was strong, they had no idea exactly how strong it was.

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Jiang Ye maintained this state for three days before finally opening his eyes slowly. He sensed a new power within him. Although he didn't know what this power was, he could feel that it was more than three times stronger than his original strength.