"Just now, while practicing my battle technique, I found that I had only one Yama Hammer to my name. May I ask, Senior Zhou, whether you have cultivated any other secret arts? What kind of secret art is it, and could you reveal it so that I, too, may wield multiple Yama Hammers simultaneously?"

With that said, everyone's attention was again drawn to Zhou Xuanmen, unable to resist looking towards him.

It concerned the cultivation method of secret battle techniques, especially an important usage method, how could it not pique everyone's interest?

Among them, those who had just succeeded in their cultivation were most concerned, quickly turning their heads to look at Zhou Xuanmen.

Zhou Xuanmen said with a smile, "Even if you hadn't mentioned it, I was planning to tell you."

"The reason I can use multiple Cursed Divine Cannons simultaneously is indeed because I have cultivated a secret art called the Sovereign Auctoritas Technique."

The Sovereign Auctoritas Technique? Is there really such a secret art that allows one to use a single battle technique in multiple ways?

Xiao Mu's interest was piqued, and he couldn't help but ask, "Senior Zhou, can this secret art be taught to others?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuanmen chuckled and said, "This secret art comes from the Lord of Bai's Mansion. If it were an outsider, perhaps it could not be taught, but why not to one of our own?"

The Lord of Bai's Mansion, always the Lord of Bai's Mansion, how many secret arts and techniques has the Lord of Bai's Mansion actually created?

Xiao Mu marveled inwardly but spoke up with a request, "I ask Senior Zhou to impart this secret art to me."

Zhou Xuanmen nodded and said, "Teaching it to you is, of course, possible. However, Xiao Xiao, I am not yet aware of the extent to which you've cultivated your battle technique, so it wouldn't be right to teach you just now."

"How about this: demonstrate the power of your Yama Hammer to me so that I can properly assess the technique, and then I can decide how best to impart the Sovereign Auctoritas Technique to you."

Imparting a secret art requires a demonstration of strength?

Xiao Mu felt puzzled—really? I've never heard that whether one can cultivate a secret art has any necessary connection with the power of a battle technique?

Although doubtful in his mind, Xiao Mu still asked, "Senior Zhou wishes to see the power of my Yama Hammer?"

"That's only one aspect. Knowing the power of your battle technique gives me an idea, so I know how to teach you," Zhou Xuanmen explained earnestly, "Xiao Xiao, don't overthink it, I have no intention to probe your strength."

"Well... Alright then!"

Xiao Mu hesitated slightly before agreeing.

Whether or not Zhou Xuanmen intended to test his strength, it would hold no loss for him.

On the contrary, once he successfully cultivated the Sovereign Auctoritas Technique, it would immediately be a tremendous enhancement to his strength.

Pfft!

The rest all seemed skeptical, especially the honorable ones who quietly scrutinized Zhou Xuanmen in their hearts.

Sounds pleasant enough, but if not to test Xiao Mu's strength, would there be any need for him to display his battle technique? And why specify the need to clearly understand its power?

Zhou Xuanmen maintained a smile on his face; he may have guessed what the others were thinking, or he may not have, but either way it seemed he didn't care. He addressed Xiao Mu, "Now Xiao Xiao, I will use my Cursed Divine Cannon to gauge the power of your battle technique."

"Senior Zhou..."

Xiao Mu suddenly showed concern.

Zhou Xuanmen raised his hand to interrupt Xiao Mu, adding, "Don't worry, I will only defend and not attack, presenting the Cursed Divine Cannon for you to attack, to see whether you can destroy it."

"Remember, you must go all out. Only by going all out can I gauge the true power of your battle technique."

"Well... Alright then!"

Xiao Mu agreed somewhat reluctantly.

Senior Zhou must want to know the power of my mutated Yama Hammer, right? Maybe the impartation of a secret art does need to know the power of the battle technique.

Xiao Mu was somewhat skeptical of Zhou Xuanmen's motives, but seeing Zhou Xuanmen's serious demeanor, his doubts wavered.

"Remember, go all out. If you don't go all out, I won't be able to gauge the power of your battle technique, and if I can't gauge that, I won't know how to impart the Sovereign Auctoritas Technique to you," Zhou Xuanmen reminded him again, as if afraid Xiao Mu would forget.

"Senior Zhou, I remember," Xiao Mu replied.

"Then let's begin!"

Zhou Xuanmen smiled, and suddenly raised his right hand. In front of him, beneath his right hand, a massive grey-black Cursed Divine Cannon began to slowly rise from the ground.

Woo woo!

The dense aura of curses started to converge towards their location from all around.

On the surface of the Cursed Divine Cannon, thirty-six vertical Divine Textures flashed simultaneously. However, under Zhou Xuanmen's deliberate control, nobody could see it clearly.

"Xiao Mu, you can make your move now."

The moment the Cursed Divine Cannon condensed into form, Zhou Xuanmen stared at Xiao Mu and whispered the instruction.

The thirty-six vertical Divine Textures signify Initial Refinement.

This means that the Cursed Divine Cannon displayed by Zhou Xuanmen at this moment is actually only at the level of Initial Refinement.

However, after all, he is a True God, and furthermore, at the Late Stage of True God Realm, about to enter the Peak of his strength.

Under the enhancement of True Godly Authority, even this version of the Cursed Divine Cannon with thirty-six vertical Divine Textures and mere Initial Refinement is more powerful than a common Divine Spirit at the level of Perfection's battle technique.

"Yes, Senior Zhou!"

Xiao Mu answered, and at the same time, with a solemn expression, the Yama Hammer flew out from within his body and he caught it with an outstretched hand.

With the Yama Hammer in hand, Momentum suddenly surged around Xiao Mu, as if a majestic City God stood before everyone.

The enormous pressure of the City God spread towards the surroundings.

Everyone couldn't help but feel a shock in their hearts, the strength of Xiao Xiao had actually reached such an extent!

Even venerated figures like Huang Yuan, Zhu Fuchen, Yan Qingxu, who were at the True God Realm, were moved by the incredibility of it.

The mere Momentum displayed by Xiao Mu was far beyond any ordinary Divine Spirit, even some at the Early Stage of the True God Realm were no match for him.

"Make your move!"

Zhou Xuanmen suddenly shouted. He saw the Momentum displayed by Xiao Mu, but Momentum alone didn't represent everything.

His True God's Cursed Divine Cannon, even if it only showed the level of Initial Refinement, was not something a common Divine Spirit could destroy.

Xiao Mu made his move directly; a flash of Golden Light followed by a loud crashing sound, as the Yama Hammer, carrying a Golden Thread, slammed fiercely onto the Cursed Divine Cannon.

Boom! Bang!

A heavy sound was heard, the Divine Power of the City God soared into the sky, the Cursed aura scattered, and the immense grey-black Cursed Divine Cannon collapsed under the strike of Xiao Mu's Yama Hammer.

How powerful!

Everyone was stunned.

Zhu Fuchen's gaze slightly narrowed.

Zhou Xuanmen's eyelids twitched. Could there be a mistake? One hammer strike, a hammer strike of Divine Spirit level, shattered his Cursed Divine Cannon?

Even though it was only at the level of Initial Refinement, he was a True God after all. How could the Initial Refinement Cursed Divine Cannon, imbued with his Divine Power, be comparable to an ordinary one?

"Senior Zhou, how is the progress of my Battle Technique Cultivation? Can I now cultivate the Life-Continuation Secret Arts of your Authority?"

Xiao Mu held the Yama Hammer in his hand, looked towards Zhou Xuanmen, his eyes filled with expectation.

"This..."

Zhou Xuanmen's face reddened, but then he abruptly shifted his tone, "Xiao Xiao, I was unprepared just now, and the Cursed Divine Cannon I brought out was only at Initial Refinement. As you know, a Divine Cannon of Initial Refinement, its power is too weak, so it couldn't withstand your strike."

"Since it couldn't withstand your strike, how can it be used to measure your strength?"

"What you said is right!" Xiao Mu nodded; Senior Zhou made a lot of sense.

The others were ambivalent, but Zhu Fuchen couldn't help but stare intensely; he had cultivated in the Late True God Realm himself and knew all too well the huge gap between Casting and Refinement.

Not to mention, compared to himself, Zhou Xuanmen was already a True God. After achieving True Godhood, there would be an additional enhancement to the power of battle techniques.

Zhou Xuanmen didn't care what the others thought, as long as he could trick Xiao Mu, "So, we have to try again, Xiao Xiao. This time, I will increase the level of my Cursed Divine Cannon, and you attack it with your Yama Hammer again to test it."

"Yes, Senior Zhou." Xiao Mu agreed, a flicker of doubt passing through his heart, followed by the thought that there was no need to question Zhou Xuanmen.

Hum!

Seizing the opportunity, Zhou Xuanmen suddenly reached down and slapped the ground.

In the trembling of Authority, another grey-black Cursed Divine Cannon rose from the ground.

Compared to the previous one, this Cursed Divine Cannon was obviously darker in color, with denser curse Authority.

Not only that, but as soon as this Cursed Divine Cannon appeared, ninety-three grey-black Divine Textures also flashed across its surface.

Refinement, the Peak of Refinement. Zhou Xuanmen had brought out the Peak-level Cursed Divine Cannon that he could cultivate to within the Divine Spirit Level.

Moreover, as a True God, he brought a huge enhancement to the power of this Cursed Divine Cannon.

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