This annulment of the engagement was like a heaven-splitting divine axe, carving out a difficult-to-cross chasm between the two.
For Xiao Yan to have any feelings for Yanran, it would probably be... as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Now, Xiao Yan was already a Dou Huang strong individual, while Yanran was merely a Dou Shi... The gap between them would only grow larger in the future.
And this was merely in terms of strength...
Even though he knew Yanran's strength was insufficient, Xiao Yan had always upheld the original engagement, clearly valuing integrity and his family greatly.
In terms of personality, the two would probably also find it hard to get along.
Looking at Yun Yun's expression, Nalan Yanran also understood a little, shaking her head self-mockingly, and whispered: "I truly brought this upon myself..."
"Alas." Sighing, Yun Yun gently stroked Nalan Yanran's smooth, long hair, and said with a bitter smile: "I am also at fault."
"As a Sect Master, as your teacher, my decision this time was a bit too hasty."
"If I had investigated the Xiao Clan carefully instead of directly letting you annul the engagement, none of these things would have happened."
Yun Yun also felt immense regret in her heart. At that time, she believed there was no longer any possibility with 'Yaoyan.' To prevent her disciple Yanran from following in her footsteps and to allow her to pursue her own happiness, she readily agreed.
She never expected 'Yaoyan' to actually be Xiao Yan...
But if she had truly investigated Xiao Yan's affairs, Yun Yun wouldn't have known how to handle the complex relationship between the three of them.
"Yanran, you should rest well first. As for future matters, we'll discuss them later. Perhaps if you spend some time with Xiao Yan, there might be some changes," Yun Yun was silent for a while, then comforted her.
Nalan Yanran nodded gently. It seemed that this was the only way for now.
Just then, dense dark clouds suddenly gathered over the back mountain of the Xiao Clan, with thick silver lightning faintly moving within them.
"What's going on?" Qin Yueyao within the Xiao Clan was the first to notice the anomaly. She flashed to the direction of the back mountain.
Looking up at the continuously expanding dark clouds, even with her five-star Dou Zong strength, Qin Yueyao's face paled before the might of heaven and earth.
"What happened?" Nalan Yanran's pretty face paled as she looked up from Yun Yun's embrace, gazing at the turbulent thunderclouds outside the window. Could it be that her annulment of the engagement had triggered some kind of heavenly wrath?
Yun Yun shook her head with a solemn expression: "Teacher doesn't know either, but this is definitely not ordinary weather change."
As they spoke, the thunderclouds had already covered the entire Wu Tan City.
"It's going to pour, quickly go collect the clothes!"
"It's been many years since Wu Tan City had such a heavy downpour."
"It seems we probably won't be able to go to the Magic Beast Mountain Range anytime soon."
Xun'er and Ling Ying also noticed the terrifying aura, looking at the sky in dismay.
As members of the ancient clan, they naturally knew what such a bizarre celestial phenomenon represented.
"I'll go take a look." Xun'er walked out of the room, said a word to Ling Ying outside, and with a flash of golden light, charged towards the back mountain like a meteor.
"Girl, what's going on?" Qin Yueyao had already found the source of the anomaly and asked the young girl who had landed beside her.
Xun'er glanced at Xiao Yan, who was sitting cross-legged in the distance. Even though she usually remained calm, she was extremely surprised at this moment.
"It's caused by the birth of a Heaven-rank level Cultivation Technique," Xun'er explained, but she was also very confused. How could a Heaven-rank Cultivation Technique suddenly be born?
"Heaven-rank level Cultivation Technique!" Qin Yueyao gasped. Such a high-grade Cultivation Technique, let alone her, most people on the Dou Qi Continent would have only heard of it in legends.
Xiao Yan, sitting quietly like an old monk in meditation, integrated his comprehended cultivation methods and the Cultivation Techniques he had read.
[You have deduced based on your life's cultivation experience, you have achieved enlightenment, and you have comprehended the "Chaos Nurturing Technique."]
[Chaos Nurturing Technique: A Cultivation Technique even more bizarre than Heaven-rank Cultivation Techniques. This Cultivation Technique does not simply absorb the energy of heaven and earth, nor is it created for a specific attribute. Its main effect is to use energy to strengthen one's own potential, breaking through potential bottlenecks.
At the same time, the Cultivation Technique's grade has a great relationship with the cultivator's potential. If one has mediocre talent, the initial cultivation grade will be extremely low. If a genius cultivates it, the Cultivation Technique's grade will match the most suitable grade for their physical condition.
Of course, due to the inherent characteristics of the Cultivation Technique, after those with mediocre talent cultivate this Cultivation Technique and break through potential bottlenecks one by one, not only will the Cultivation Technique's grade increase, but they themselves can also join the ranks of prodigies.]
[Note: The Chaos Nurturing Technique is a powerful Cultivation Technique suitable for the masses. Anyone of any attribute can cultivate it, and the cultivation effect will vary for each individual.]
The thunderclouds rolled for half an hour. Although the momentum was grand, there was no sign of them descending.
The moment Xiao Yan opened his eyes, the thunderclouds that covered the entire Wu Tan City came and went quickly, instantly restoring the clear night sky as before.
With the Cultivation Technique fully comprehended, Xiao Yan did not rush to get up. Instead, he continued to sit quietly on the ground, reviewing the "Chaos Nurturing Technique" in his mind once more.
The main content of the "Chaos Nurturing Technique" largely combined the characteristics of the 'Fennel Flame' series of Cultivation Techniques.
However, compared to 'Fennel Flame' and its derived Cultivation Techniques, which require the advancement of Heavenly Flames, the "Chaos Nurturing Technique" only requires one's potential to reach a certain level.
At the same time, when cultivating the "Chaos Nurturing Technique," the absorbed energy will refine Dou Qi, strengthen the body, solidify the soul, and comprehensively strengthen the foundation.
Therefore, the initial cultivation speed of the "Chaos Nurturing Technique" might not be fast, but the strength cultivated with this Cultivation Technique will definitely rank among the best at the same level.
Confirming that the Cultivation Technique had no flaws, Xiao Yan slowly exhaled a turbid breath, his deep black eyes unable to hide his joy—the 'Don't bully a young man into poverty' Cultivation Technique was born!
Under normal circumstances, even with the most perfect Cultivation Technique configuration and corresponding resource assistance at each realm, an ordinary person would eventually reach a limit in breakthroughs.
However, if one cultivates the "Chaos Nurturing Technique" and continuously breaks through potential bottlenecks, theoretically, even a true good-for-nothing, as long as they persevere, could potentially break through to Dou Di and higher realms.
Of course, this is only the most ideal assumption.
To gain powerful strength, one naturally needs to pay the corresponding price.
Although the "Chaos Nurturing Technique" is a very comprehensive Cultivation Technique, it is not a divine art that guarantees invincibility simply by cultivating it.
The more potential bottlenecks are broken through, the more severe the mental and emotional trials one will face.
The two words Nurturing Technique refer more to cultivating one's mind and character than simply enhancing one's cultivation potential.
If such a powerful Cultivation Technique were to create a terrifying demonic figure to wreak havoc, that would not be Xiao Yan's original intention.
(End of Chapter)
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