I am eight years old again, and I will never serve as a cauldron for the empress again.

As Zhuangzi's voice faded, the entire hall fell silent.

All those eyes were fixed on Zhuang Zhou.

His eyes were filled with disbelief.

"The tenth rune?!"

After a long while, a trembling voice slowly came over.

The Transmission Elder looked at Zhuang Zhou in disbelief.

Nine is the ultimate.

Ten is perfect!

Everyone knows this.

However, he cultivated the tenth rule rune.

Nobody has ever seen it!

This thing only exists in theory; how could it possibly appear in reality?

The fact that Zhuang Zhou was able to cultivate the ninth rune was already an eye-opener for them, and they found it incredible!

The appearance of the tenth rune almost overturned their understanding!

Zhuang Zhou's cultivation of the ninth rune actually exceeded most people's expectations.

The completion of the final ten runes was something they never even dared to dream of.

"Actually, it's not that difficult!"

A smile crept across Zhuang Zhou's lips.

"When I condensed the ninth rune, I already had the idea of ​​condensing the tenth rune!"

After Zhuang Zhou finished speaking, he did not continue to explain. Instead, he commanded all nine rule runes swirling around him to appear around Taotie!

The Taotie Dharma Form instantly condensed, becoming only the size of a fist.

The next moment, the tenth rune was born, which turned out to be the Taotie Dharma Image!

"Is that all?"

Those people stared blankly at Zhuang Zhou, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Only at this moment did they fully understand what the tenth rune Zhuangzi was referring to was.

The tenth rune is actually the Taotie Dharma Image itself!

The Taotie is a ferocious beast born of nature, possessing powerful devouring abilities from birth.

Looking back now, wasn't Taotie's devouring ability a manifestation of devouring runes?

Therefore, Taotie itself is the legendary tenth Devouring Rune.

It is the first of the other nine runes and can guide the other runes!

Ten runes appeared simultaneously.

It was dazzling and radiant.

It's like ten suns converging in the sky!

"So that's how it is! So that's the secret of the tenth rune! Condensing the tenth rune is actually so simple!"

Zhao Wuji suddenly realized.

Zhuang Yan, standing to the side, coldly said, "Such methods are probably only possible for Zhuang Zhou; others shouldn't even think about it!"

The solemn voice fell, instantly pouring cold water on Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji fell silent and offered no rebuttal.

He knew that what Zhuang Yan said was absolutely right.

Others couldn't even condense the first nine runes, let alone summon ferocious beasts from the primordial era and condense them into their own Dharma form.

Even if they could see and understand such methods, they wouldn't be able to learn them.

This is a unique method of Zhuangzi, and others can only envy it.

Zhao Wuji remained silent.

"This is a true genius! Everyone else is far behind; they're from completely different worlds!"

This is Zhao Wuji's greatest affirmation of Zhuang Zhou.

No one else uttered a single word in rebuttal to Zhao Wuji's words.

They all implicitly affirmed Zhao Wuji's assessment.

Zhuang Zhou smiled calmly: "Everyone has their own path of cultivation, and I believe that you all have strengths that others cannot match. Every inch has its shortcomings, and every foot has its strengths; there's no need to compare your weaknesses with my strengths!"

Zhuang Zhou reassured him; he was very good at dealing with people.

Everyone present, whether from the previous generation or the current generation, is an outstanding individual, a chosen one of heaven!

They have their own pride.

Showing off at this time is tantamount to making enemies, even though these people won't say anything on the surface.

But a knot will always remain in his heart, and who knows, someone might try to trip him up out of jealousy.

Therefore, Zhuang Zhou was very good at dealing with people.

He was determined not to make enemies for himself.

This is a way to dispel the jealousy in everyone's hearts.

Sure enough, when Zhuang Zhou said these words, the eyes of those geniuses all became relieved.

"210th place!"

The stone tablet of the Heavenly Pride Ranking whispered.

Zhuang Zhou's progress was incredibly rapid.

He had seen countless geniuses, like fish crossing a river.

However, it is the first time that a genius like Zhuang Zhou has been seen to rise from obscurity to the top 210 in such a short period of time!

"Father, please enlighten me!"

Zhuang Zhou extended his hand to Zhuang Yan, his face showing a serious and earnest expression.

Solemn hatred was so intense it made him grind his teeth.

How are we supposed to fight this thing?

Is his adopted son planning to use him, his father, as a whetstone to test the power of the ten Devouring Mutual Abilities?

Zhuang Yan rolled his eyes at Zhuang Zhou: "I am very satisfied with your current fortune! The Eye of Heaven and Earth was already a test for you, and you have passed it. Furthermore, under my guidance, you have comprehended ten Devouring Rule Runes! Now that my goal has been achieved, it is time for me to retire gracefully!"

Zhuang Yan was unsure whether he could defeat Zhuang Zhou, since it was just a projection of his son with limited energy. If he were to lose to his son, he would lose face as a father.

Therefore, Zhuang Yan decided to quit while he was ahead.

As for Zhuangzi's birth, let whoever wants to do it do it!

After Zhuang Yan finished speaking, without waiting for Zhuang Zhou's response, his projection clone suddenly disappeared.

Zhuang Zhou looked at the stone tablet of the Heavenly Pride Ranking with an innocent expression.

"Have I completed my test?"

The stone tablet of the Heavenly Pride List sighed helplessly.

He has projected many experts, but this is the tenth one to be scared away.

The Heavenly Pride List stele naturally knew that what Zhuang Yan said was just an excuse.

Zhuang Zhou's ability to comprehend ten Devouring Rule Runes was entirely due to his own good fortune, and had absolutely nothing to do with the guidance of the Heavenly Pride Ranking Stele.

"So you've passed the test!"

The Heavenly Pride Ranking stele spoke to Zhuang Zhou.

"Now you and Liu Yang can state what kind of reward you want!"

The Heavenly Pride List stele was exceptionally lenient towards Zhuang Zhou and Liu Yang.

These two are unparalleled in their abilities.

Among the many geniuses he had seen, they were the most outstanding and the most eccentric.

Zhuang Zhou smiled shyly: "I hope to obtain a technique that provides ultimate defense! Living a long life in this world is the most important thing! As for being brave and fighting with others, I have no interest in such things!"

Zhuang Zhou's words nearly made the Heavenly Pride Ranking stele drop its jaw.

In this world, almost all geniuses have trodden upon the bones of countless enemies, overcoming all obstacles and becoming invincible in their time!

They don't trust others, they only trust their own fists. Aren't they all hot-blooded and courageous? Aren't they all determined to move forward?

These people almost all follow the path of offense as defense, killing all enemies in the world!

He had heard that someone wanted the number one attack technique in the world.

This is the first time I've encountered someone asking me for the ultimate defensive technique!

Zhuang Zhou sensed the surprise of the Heavenly Pride Ranking stele and said somewhat embarrassedly.

"I believe there are always people better than me, and there's always something beyond my understanding. No matter how hard I try, I can never become the best in the world! Besides, I have no interest in competing with others for the empty title of being the best in the world. I only hope to protect myself and the people around me so that we can live well. I won't attack unless attacked. If the enemy comes to my door, at least I can save my own life. As long as I'm alive, I'll always have a chance to get revenge! But if I die, then everything will be gone!"

Memories of my past life surged and churned in my mind.

That was the golden age, an era where geniuses were as numerous as clouds and the strong were as common as grass.

What about a sage? What about an emperor? Even a powerful expert at the Ascending Heaven Realm, what can they do?

As the wheels of time roll on, in the end, we all turn into a handful of yellow earth and a pile of bones!

Zhuang Zhou had already experienced a powerless death.

He held the world in awe.

Therefore, he did not want to relive his past life's memories.

In this life, he must protect the safety of those around him.

So what if people call me a coward?