Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

Chapter 543 The Greatest Opportunity in the History of the Tomb Realm

"Elder Lian," Xiao Yu said respectfully, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

Lian Lao was once a powerful god-emperor who dominated the world, and one of the pinnacle representatives of battle qi cultivation.

What's even more remarkable is that he is also an alchemist. Alchemists are very rare in the tomb world, so he is naturally very precious.

With the same ingredients, an ordinary person can only boil a pot of porridge, but an alchemist can refine a batch of precious pills.

A high-level pill can save a life in dire straits, help someone break through a bottleneck, and turn the tide of battle.

Alchemists are always honored guests wherever they go. Even a God-Emperor level expert would not easily offend an alchemist whose realm is lower than his.

Elder Lian was one of the world's top alchemists during his lifetime, a status even more dazzling than his cultivation as a God Emperor.

Previously, Elder Lian was asleep in the ring, instinctively absorbing Xiao Yu's battle qi, causing Xiao Yu's cultivation to regress, turning him from a genius into a waste.

But Xiao Yu didn't hate him, because Elder Lian was forced into this situation. His soul was severely injured, and if he didn't absorb his fighting spirit, his soul would be scattered.

After the old man Lian awoke, he gave him a lot of help, taught him martial arts techniques, taught him medicine making, and guided him in cultivation.

Xiao Yu kept this kindness in his heart.

"You've won the battle." Elder Lian stroked his beard, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

"Congratulations, Xiaoyu. After three years of dormancy, you've finally emerged from your cocoon. Your talent surpasses mine back then."

The old man's lips curled up. "Once you reach the Dou Zhe level, you can officially learn cultivation techniques and alchemy from me. The path to heaven has been opened."

Xiao Yu chuckled and scratched his head. "It's all thanks to Elder Lian's excellent teaching."

He then suppressed his smile, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. "Elder Lian, do you think the one who strengthened your soul and gave me this opportunity was that young man in black I met back then?"

Xiao Yu's voice was very soft, as if he were asking Elder Lian, or as if he were talking to himself.

That figure gave him a feeling that he couldn't quite explain.

From that day on, not only did his cultivation begin to recover, but Elder Lian's soul was also strengthened, and he no longer needed to absorb his battle qi. Moreover, a cultivation method was added to his mind.

That method is unlike any other cultivation technique in this world. It is not battle qi, not magic, not true qi; it is a completely new and unheard-of cultivation system.

Lian Lao remained silent for a moment. He knew who Xiao Yu was talking about, even though he had never met him.

But his soul was strengthened, and Xiao Yu obtained a mysterious opportunity, all of which actually happened, so he also believed that such a person existed.

"You suspect that person is the mysterious benefactor who helped us?" Elder Lian's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"right."

Xiao Yu nodded, his gaze firm: "Besides him, I can't think of anyone else. Moreover, the moment I saw him, I had a strange feeling in my heart, I can't explain it, but it was very strong."

Elder Lian remained silent. He also felt something was amiss, but he had no evidence.

He had lived for many years and seen countless powerful figures, but he had never seen such a cultivation method.

That method was profound and unfathomable, with boundless potential; even he couldn't see through it.

If it really was given by that person, then that person's cultivation level... He dared not think any further.

As for the fact that the person came from outside, he never even considered it.

There is no record of anyone from the outside world ever entering the cemetery.

Heaven's will would not allow it, and there has never been a precedent in history.

"No matter what, he helped you. Remember this kindness," Elder Lian said slowly.

"Um."

Xiao Yu nodded firmly, clasped his hands, and bowed deeply towards the window. "I will remember your great kindness, senior, and will repay you if I have the opportunity in the future."

He straightened up, his gaze resolute.

"Elder Lian, I've made up my mind. I will cultivate this new technique and stop cultivating battle qi."

Elder Lian frowned, his tone solemn: "You've made up your mind? This is a path no one has ever walked before. No one knows what lies ahead, what risks there are, or how far you'll end up. Although the upper limit of battle qi is limited, at least the path ahead is stable. With your talent, and with me guiding you, there's a great chance you'll reach the Divine Emperor realm."

Xiao Yu was silent for a moment, then raised his head, his eyes shining brighter than ever before.

"Elder Lian, I want to take a gamble. That senior has no reason to harm an ordinary young man like me. Since he gave me this opportunity, he thinks highly of me. If I don't even dare to try, how can I face him? Even if the final result is bad, I will accept it. At least I tried and I will not regret it."

Lian Lao looked into Xiao Yu's clear and determined eyes and remained silent for a long time.

Then he smiled, a smile that contained relief, emotion, and a touch of reminiscence.

Wasn't he the same back then? So confident, so fearless.

"Good. This is the spirit one should have on the path of cultivation. How can one achieve anything great if one is hesitant and timid? I support you."

Xiao Yu was overjoyed, clasped his hands and bowed, saying, "Thank you very much, Elder Lian!"

He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes and concentrated, and began to circulate the battle qi within his body according to the method in his mind.

A new cultivation journey begins at this moment, and that figure in black has been imprinted in his heart, becoming the goal he will pursue throughout his life.

Outside the window, the moonlight, like water, shone on his young face and on the ancient city.

"That's courageous, not bad."

Jiang Hao stood on the highest pavilion of Tianfeng Academy, his hands behind his back, his gaze piercing through the void and landing on a room in that small town.

Jiang Hao sensed it the moment Xiao Yu began practicing the cultivation method he had given him.

"The little guy didn't disappoint me."

Jiang Hao smiled slightly and nodded in satisfaction.

Faced with a completely new cultivation method that no one has ever walked before, it takes great courage for a young man to give up the smooth path of fighting spirit and choose to gamble on an uncertain future.

Opportunities are like that; they come from time to time, but whether you can seize them depends entirely on yourself.

Xiao Yu seized it, which meant he seized the future. He was the first person in the Tomb Realm to cultivate the new method, a status that made him extraordinary.

In the cultivation world, the first person to embark on a new path is often blessed with good fortune.

Just then, footsteps sounded behind them. The dean of Tianfeng Academy cautiously stepped forward, bowed, and hesitated to speak.

"My lord, the students in the academy all know about the method you taught, and they all admire it, but... they are all watching from the sidelines."

The dean carefully considered his words, "Should we proactively arrange for some students to come and learn? To set an example?"

Jiang Hao didn't turn around, and said calmly, "No need."

The dean was stunned, opened his mouth, but didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Jiang Hao knew what the dean was thinking. It was a new method, and no one had ever practiced it before. No one knew what the result would be if they continued to cultivate it.

There are risks and unknowns, and everyone is watching and waiting for the first person to try it.

This is human nature and there's nothing wrong with it; he understands, but Jiang Hao isn't in a hurry.

"Cultivation depends on fate; there's no need to force it," Jiang Hao said calmly.

Who is he? He is the Heavenly Emperor. Does he need to force others to spread his teachings?

For someone of Jiang Hao's caliber, as long as he stays in one place, the power of heaven and earth will naturally converge upon him.

At that time, the world's true geniuses and those with great fortune will flock to this place like bees drawn to fragrant flowers.

They will come seeking the Way, and they will come here to find opportunities.

In the world of tomb raiding, is there any greater opportunity than Jiang Hao spreading his teachings?