What I teach you is real stuff.

In the void, Lin Yan was shattered by Lu Yuan's slap, sending him flying.

His mind was buzzing, and he couldn't react at all.

"How could this be? How could he be so strong?"

Lin Yan was having an existential crisis.

Before this, he knew that Lu Yuan's realm was far superior to his own, but now that they were at the same realm, why was the gap still so huge?

This is impossible!

Lin Yan's first reaction was disbelief. He couldn't believe that there was such a big difference between the two of them at the same level. Could he have cheated?
It's not impossible. The other party is a Quasi-Saint, whose true realm is several levels higher than mine. Perhaps the other party possesses some kind of ability that I don't understand at all. On the surface, it seems that I am only suppressed at the Golden Immortal realm, but in reality, I can still exert the power of a Quasi-Saint.

That's why he was able to kill me in one move. Otherwise, how could a Golden Immortal of the same realm be so powerful, so ridiculously powerful?
Lin Yan didn't believe it. He shouted, "Impossible! This must be cheating!"

Lu Yuan just shook his head, not knowing what to say.

Sometimes being weak isn't scary; what's scary is being weak and not believing that true strong people really exist in this world.

Lin Yan in front of us is a case in point. His vision is still too narrow. He has never been defeated by anyone before and has always been bullying weaker opponents, so he thinks he is the ceiling of geniuses.

Now, when they encounter a stronger opponent of the same level, their first reaction is not to doubt themselves, but to question whether the other party is cheating. This is actually a very sad behavior.

At this moment, Ancestor Feng Wu stepped in and said, "Do you think we Quasi-Saint Ancestors are blind? Do you think we don't know whether Fellow Daoist Lu cheated or not?"

Ancestor Uga also said, "A loss is a loss. There are always some exceptionally talented people in this world. It's not surprising. You are not the only one who is invincible in the same realm."

These Quasi-Saints of the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan all had broad horizons. Having lived for so many years, they had seen too many geniuses and understood the principle that there are always people better than you and mountains beyond mountains.

Lu Yuan is indeed incredibly talented, but he didn't cheat. The martial arts he just unleashed were indeed at the Golden Immortal level, so he didn't cheat.

Because Lu Yuan's quasi-saint cultivation level is a soul cultivation level, while his physical body is still at the Golden Immortal level, the only way to cheat would be to release a soul attack. However, Lu Yuan did not release any soul damage just now, so saying that he cheated is indeed an insult.

There were Quasi-Saints from the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan, such as Ancestor Wu Feng and Ancestor Wu Jia, speaking to Lu Yuan. These Quasi-Saint Ancestors themselves represented authority.

Moreover, these ancestors are all members of the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan. To be honest, Lu Yuan is the outsider, while Lin Yan is actually one of them. Therefore, these Quasi-Saint ancestors would never betray the Heavenly Gang and help outsiders harm their own juniors.

Therefore, their statements carry immense weight and are beyond doubt.

Although Lin Yan found it hard to accept, many Quasi-Saint Ancestors, including some Quasi-Saint Ancestors with whom he didn't usually get along, all spoke up to say that Lu Yuan was fine, so he had no choice but to believe them.

Lin Yan stood up and said, "There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. I admit defeat to you today."

Lu Yuan defeated Lin Yan with just one move. This level of strength was beyond Lin Yan's reach and even beyond his comprehension. He had no choice but to admire him.

However, Lin Yan wanted to ask one question: "What was the name of the palm technique that defeated me just now? Why does it look so familiar?"

Lin Yan needed to figure out at least one thing: what was the name of the palm technique that Lu Yuan had used to defeat him? He also needed to know what martial art had defeated him.

Lu Yuan said, "The palm technique you just used is called the Heavenly Demon Great Transformation Hand. You felt it was familiar because I learned it from the Demon Luo Death Scripture of your Heavenly Demon Luo Clan, so it's natural that you're familiar with it."

How could you not be familiar with the aura of the martial arts that you, the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan, comprehended from your own family's techniques?
Lin Yan suddenly realized.

He said that when he faced that palm technique, he felt it was very familiar, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. It turned out to be a martial art derived from the Mara Death Scripture.

Hearing Lu Yuan say this, Lin Yan was even more convinced. It turned out that the person in front of him had already reached the point where he could comprehend the techniques and create his own martial arts.

Those who can create their own martial arts are generally at the Grandmaster level.

It is not shameful to be defeated by such a grandmaster.

Lin Yan said, "I am completely convinced."

In terms of strength, he was inferior to Lu Yuan; in terms of talent, he was also inferior to Lu Yuan; in terms of vision, the fact that Lu Yuan, despite being in a high position, still gave him a chance when he came to steal the bride today made Lin Yan admire him even more. Lin Yan was completely convinced at this moment.

Lu Yuan said, "Actually, your talent is already quite good, but you are a bit too eager for quick success in your cultivation. If you are guided with such talent and put on the right path, you should be able to achieve great things."

Lu Yuan also felt that it was indeed not easy for Lin Yan to cultivate to such a level at his age without much help from resources, and he also had good courage. Lu Yuan intended to give him some pointers.

Moreover, Lu Yuan could tell that Lin Yan's current condition was not very good. If he didn't correct him, the kid would probably suffer a great loss soon.

Lu Yuan, intending to offer a hint, said, "If I'm not mistaken, you should be primarily practicing the forbidden techniques of the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan, right? That palm technique called the Black Soul Annihilation Palm?"

Disciples of branch lineages have no background, no resources, and no famous teachers. If they want to stand out, they either need to be exceptionally talented, crush their peers, and be chosen by the main lineage to be taken away for cultivation.

If one's talent isn't top-tier and doesn't reach a level that amazes others, then one can only rely on luck to defy fate or take shortcuts by cultivating forbidden techniques. If one has a certain talent in cultivating forbidden techniques and can cultivate a forbidden technique to a high level, one will also be favored and defy fate.

Lin Yan's talent is actually very high. If he cultivates properly, he is already at the level where the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan can provide him with extra training.

However, he had great ambitions. Merely standing shoulder to shoulder with the geniuses of the main lineage would not meet his expectations. What he truly wanted was to crush all his peers and stand at the very top of the pyramid among the younger generation of the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan.

Therefore, after Lin Yan obtained an opportunity in his early years, he did not choose to stand out immediately, but instead buried himself in hard work and cultivation, hoping that one day he could make a name for himself and sweep away all the younger generation of the six main branches of the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan.

In fact, Lin Yan's strength is already almost enough to achieve this, but he was unlucky today and encountered the monstrous Lu Yuan. If he had encountered the other geniuses from the six main branches of the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan, Lin Yan would have been able to sweep them all away.

However, his achievement came at a price: the forbidden technique he practiced appeared to be without problems on the surface, but in reality, it had serious internal issues.

Lu Yuan just said that the Black Soul Annihilation Palm technique he cultivated had inherent problems from the very beginning, as it was too full of malevolent and murderous energy.

Even if there were a way for him to successfully master it, over time the killing intent within this palm technique would completely devour Lin Yan. At that time, a deep-seated demon would take root in his heart, and once he went astray, he would be burning himself to death without a burial place.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Lin Yan is currently fine and has reached the Golden Immortal realm; a small leak can sink a great ship.

No matter how high one's cultivation level, if inner demons arise in one's heart, causing problems with the very essence of one's cultivation technique, and one is consumed by a murderous intent to the point of cultivation deviation, even a Great Luo Golden Immortal will perish. Lu Yuan's suggestion was for Lin Yan to reflect on his own purpose in cultivating immortality.

Is it for a more distant future, to cross higher mountains and longer rivers, or is it merely for the immediate desire to win, simply to sweep aside the younger generation in front of us?
While practicing these forbidden techniques may make Lin Yan the number one prodigy of the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan, will these things help his future cultivation?

The deeper one cultivates forbidden techniques, the stronger the killing intent becomes, as if one is immersed in a sea of ​​blood. The blood energy accumulates within the body and will eventually erupt completely.

Once it erupts, it will be self-destructive. Lin Yan can still turn back now.

Lu Yuan's words were also well-intentioned; he intended to guide Lin Yan onto the right path.

Feng Wu Laozu and other Quasi-Saints of the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan also looked at Lin Yan.

They didn't notice anything wrong with Lin Yan's body, only that he was extremely skilled in forbidden techniques. Of course, it was also possible that Lu Yuan had a discerning eye and noticed something.

However, forbidden techniques are still forbidden techniques. If there were no problems at all, they wouldn't be listed as forbidden techniques. This thing is indeed more harmful than beneficial and extremely dangerous.

It would be a good thing if Lin Yan didn't continue his cultivation.

Feng Wu Laozu and the others didn't say anything, and Lin Yan himself also fell silent.

He knew, of course, that practicing forbidden techniques would have an impact on him, but he also had reasons to continue practicing. Just as Lin Yan was at a loss for how to answer.

A black shadow flew out from Lin Yan's body, stepped directly into the void, and stared at Lu Yuan.

Lin Yan was shocked to see the dark shadow fly out of his body.

Because this dark figure was his biggest trump card; he had once found a bead in their Shenyan branch in his early years.

His current achievements all originated from that mysterious bead.

Within the bead, Lin Yan obtained the soul of a shadowy figure.

This soul claimed to be the Demon Ancestor, who was one of the top ancestors of the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan in his previous life. In terms of strength and status, the Demon Ancestor was even higher than the current First Ancestor of Feng Wu.

It was only because he had made a mistake during his early cultivation, suffering a qi deviation, that he ended up in this state. He managed to destroy both his physical body and soul, leaving only a remnant soul alive in this bead.

After obtaining the Soul Bead, Lin Yan followed its guidance in cultivation, and only with the instruction of a renowned master did he achieve his current strength.

The Demon Ancestor made him practice forbidden techniques, and Lin Yan was actually afraid at first.

Because of the fearsome reputation of forbidden techniques, everyone in the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan knows that practicing forbidden techniques is a matter of life and death, and Lin Yan initially refused as well.

But later, Lin Yan received a guarantee from the Demon Ancestor, because he was the creator of the technique, so he assured that nothing would go wrong.

With the guarantee in hand, Lin Yan began to cultivate with a mixture of belief and doubt. His subsequent cultivation seemed to be just as the Demon Ancestor had said. Because he was the creator, he had a unique understanding of forbidden martial arts. Therefore, Lin Yan had not encountered any problems in his cultivation so far.

Even now, he is still very satisfied with the power of the forbidden technique.

But now that Lu Yuan has described the forbidden technique as extremely risky, even life-threatening, Lin Yan can't help but feel worried.

But at this moment, Lin Yan did not expect that the Demon Ancestor, who had always been by his side and only appeared when no one was around, would show up at this time.

Lin Yan remembered that this Xuanzu was someone who didn't like to show his face in public. Why is he showing up now?

Lin Yan said, "Ancestor Xuan!"

The black-clad Xuanzu waved his hand, indicating that everything was alright and that he had come out on his own.

The black-clad Xuanzu said, "You lost to this person today, and it was not unjust. I also have some things I would like to ask this Fellow Daoist Lu in private."

Lu Yuan was taken aback when the black-clad Xuanzu appeared.

Another elderly man with a personal entourage?
Sure enough, in this day and age, everyone needs to have some skills to survive in the world of cultivation. There's a reason why Lin Yan dared to come and provoke them; he really has some trump cards up his sleeve.

This person, known as the Mysterious Ancestor, is probably quite powerful. Even if Lin Yan fails today, this person can likely ensure his safety.

At this moment, the ancestor turned around and looked at Lu Yuan, seemingly very interested in Lu Yuan and in his previous remarks.

The black-robed Xuanzu said, "Fellow Daoist Lu, I came here to offer my advice after hearing what you just said. Do you think that the forbidden techniques Lin Yan cultivates are useless, short-sighted, and detrimental to his future?"

The black-clad Xuanzu asked Lu Yuan directly, getting straight to the point.

That's what he came for.

After all, he used these forbidden techniques to teach his disciples. If Lu Yuan said that this was something that would harm their future, wouldn't he be misleading them?
Moreover, he had other reasons for needing to discuss this matter with Lu Yuan to determine who was superior.

Lu Yuan looked at the black-clad Xuanzu and said, "Fellow Daoist, are you perhaps Lin Yan's teacher?"

Lu Yuan cupped his hands in greeting. His current realm was that of a Quasi-Saint of the Soul. Once one's cultivation reached the Quasi-Saint realm, one could treat anyone as an equal, except for a Saint in person.

The person before me could not be a saint, because if he were a saint, he could not have been obliterated to the point of being nothing more than a remnant soul. His origins are mysterious, but at most he is a quasi-saint.

The black-clad Xuanzu nodded: "This child was indeed taught by me. The forbidden techniques he cultivates were all taught by me. However, from what you just said, it seems that you don't think much of the forbidden techniques I taught him."

Besides, I also created the Black Soul Annihilation Palm technique. According to you, it seems my palm technique isn't up to par either?

No wonder the black-clad ancestor reacted so strongly; it turns out that this person was the creator of the Black Soul Annihilation Palm that Lin Yan had just used.

At this point, the expressions of the several Quasi-Saint Ancestors of the Heavenly Demon Luo Clan who were watching the commotion all changed, and they carefully examined the black-clad Profound Ancestor.

They clearly recognized him. (End of Chapter)