Chapter 178: Chapter 179: Giant Spirit Dao Skill

Four ancient characters floated in the Divine Court, manifesting a hundred-zhang-tall giant!

This giant stood tall enough to prop up the heavens, like a Giant Spirit God made manifest. He swung his fists, dancing through the void of the Divine Court. There was nothing flashy about his movements—just pure fists—yet they erupted with the power to destroy heaven and earth!

Ye Wushuang watched silently as the giant demonstrated the Fist Technique. One Fist Seal after another flashed in the void, resonating with the world, carrying the Power of Heaven and Earth to annihilate everything.

The more Ye Wushuang watched, the more astounded he became. ’This Giant Spirit Dao Skill can actually allow an outsider to obtain a Giant Spirit Divine Body and wield Giant Spirit Divine Power. Every punch, every strike, is horrifyingly powerful. This mysterious Dao Skill... it probably transcends the category of Spirit-Level Combat Skills.’

Previously, Ye Wushuang had been quite envious of the Giant Spirit Clan’s terrifying physiques, which could shatter all techniques with sheer force and annihilate everything with their supreme mortal forms.

If he could successfully master this Giant Spirit Dao Skill, he too could manifest a similar body for combat, one of terrifying might!

To Ye Wushuang, this was an immense temptation!

’Should I give it a try?’

Filled with excitement, Ye Wushuang absorbed the unfamiliar information and tried to practice it within his Divine Court.

But to his surprise, he found he couldn’t cultivate it at all!

"What’s going on?"

Ye Wushuang’s brow furrowed as he opened his eyes.

Instantly, Pann Cang smiled and asked, "Lord Priest, have you received the Giant Spirit Dao Skill?"

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang turned to look at Pann Cang’s enormous face, somewhat surprised. ’It’s as if Pann Cang already knew what I obtained.’

Pann Cang continued, "Lord Priest, you needn’t be surprised. This was left behind by the previous Priest. Now that she has passed her legacy to you, it proves that you are the next Priest. There is no doubt about it."

Ye Wushuang asked in confusion, "Clan Leader, are you saying the Giant Spirit Dao Skill was left behind by the previous Priest?"

"The Giant Spirit Dao Skill is, at its core, a Priest Technique, prepared especially for the Priest. Once you cultivate it, Lord Priest, you can manifest the Giant Spirit True Body. Furthermore, upon reaching Great Success, you can even form the Giant Spirit Battle Body, capable of plucking the sun and moon from the sky with one hand and pacifying the world with a single punch!"

Pann Cang explained.

For some unknown reason, the Priest of the Giant Spirit Race has never been one of their own people. The position has always been held by an outsider, every single time.

Many of these Priests were quite envious of the Giant Spirit Clan’s unique constitution. One of them began to research the Giant Spirit physique, eventually creating the Giant Spirit Dao Skill, which has since been passed down from one Priest to the next.

"A Priest Technique?"

Ye Wushuang was puzzled. ’If it’s a Priest Technique, then why can’t I cultivate it?’

’Could it be that I’m not the Priest, and that’s why I can’t cultivate it?’

But looking at Pann Cang’s current expression, Ye Wushuang was sure his status as Lord Priest was set in stone.

Seeing Ye Wushuang’s puzzled expression, Pann Cang seemed to understand something and said at once, "Lord Priest, are you unable to cultivate the Giant Spirit Dao Skill?"

"Do you know the reason, Clan Leader?" Ye Wushuang turned and asked. His interest in the Giant Spirit Dao Skill was now genuinely piqued. ’If I could successfully master the Giant Spirit Dao Skill and combine it with my Chaos Heaven-Devouring Dragon Body, I’ll have an absolute advantage in future battles!’

Pann Cang nodded. "There is no need to worry, Lord Priest. It’s not that you cannot cultivate the Priest Technique. Rather, you are currently missing one thing. Only when you have it can you begin your cultivation!"

"What is it?" Ye Wushuang’s eyes lit up, and he pressed on.

"Because the Priest is not a member of our clan, and the Giant Spirit Technique is a Daoist Technique derived from our clan’s strongest battle body, it must be cultivated in tandem with our clan’s Giant Spirit True Blood!"

"Giant Spirit True Blood is the Origin essence left behind after a Nirvana Realm elder of our clan passes on. However, our clan no longer possesses any such True Blood. It can only be found within the Earth Palace. If you wish to cultivate it, Lord Priest, you must make a trip to the Earth Palace."

Pann Cang explained.

’Giant Spirit True Blood?’

’The Earth Palace?’

Ye Wushuang silently mulled over those two terms, especially the second one: the Earth Palace.

This was the third time he had heard of it.

The first time was from the Treasure-Seeking Rat’s grandfather, who had mentioned a great secret connecting the Demon God Statue and the Earth Palace. The second was in the previous Priest’s prophecy. And now, Pann Cang had brought up the Earth Palace yet again, and the most crucial item needed to cultivate the Giant Spirit Dao Skill was located inside it.

"The Earth Palace has already opened. Let’s go outside and talk," Pann Cang added, revealing another piece of information before turning to lead Ye Wushuang out of the world of ice.

Gazing at the statue standing in the depths, Ye Wushuang had a subtle feeling that this series of events was not as simple as it seemed.

’Why did that Priest seem somewhat familiar?’

’Why did the prophecy predict that he would be the next Priest, and why was it also connected to an item related to his origins?’

The more he thought, the more questions arose, so Ye Wushuang immediately chose to cut off that line of thinking. Otherwise, he would truly get lost in a tangle of confusion.

After another glance at the statue, he followed Pann Cang out of the Priest Hall.

The moment they stepped out, they were confronted by a furious, burly giant!

This giant was carrying a Battle Axe and striding toward Pann Cang, looking quite battered. Ye Wushuang recognized him. ’Isn’t this the same giant I encountered before I arrived?’

"Pann Wu, what happened?" Pann Cang stopped and asked sternly.

"Father, two outsiders just broke into our clan’s territory... wait, what are you doing here?"

Pann Wu walked over with his Battle Axe shouldered, explaining angrily. When he caught sight of Ye Wushuang, his eyes shot wide. ’An outsider? Isn’t there one right here in front of me?’

Instantly, his bell-sized eyes glared, and his anger flared. He took a single large stride, and an oppressive aura bore down on Ye Wushuang.

Seeing this, Pann Cang’s expression darkened, and he snapped, "Pann Wu, do not be disrespectful to the Lord Priest!"

"Lord Priest?"

Hearing this, Pann Wu stopped dead in his tracks. His eyes fixed on Ye Wushuang, and he froze, completely stunned.

He then turned his head, asking for confirmation, "Father, you’re saying he’s our clan’s Priest?"

Pann Cang nodded.

At this, Pann Wu was even more dumbfounded. ’If what Father said is true, doesn’t that mean I attacked our clan’s Priest with my axe?’

At this thought, the fire in his eyes completely vanished. He scratched the back of his head in extreme embarrassment as a thick, earnest smile suddenly appeared on his face. "Lord Priest, I was so rude before. But, I didn’t know you were the Lord Priest! Otherwise, even if I had ten thousand times the nerve, I wouldn’t have dared."

"There’s no crime in ignorance."

Looking at Pann Wu’s simple, honest smile, Ye Wushuang decided not to hold it against him.

Pann Cang, standing to the side, didn’t think too much of it. He assumed the "offense" Pann Wu was talking about was just his rude behavior a moment ago, completely unaware that his son had actually swung his axe at Ye Wushuang. If he had known, he would have definitely given him a brutal beating.

"By the way, what happened outside?" Pann Cang asked, looking at the battered Pann Wu.

As soon as he was asked, Pann Wu’s anger flared up again. "A Spiritual Spring Realm expert broke into our territory and started wreaking havoc. He nearly disturbed the ritual! I knocked him out and was about to drag him back, but he was too cunning. He played dead and escaped when I wasn’t looking."

’Playing dead to escape?’

Ye Wushuang was stunned for a moment. ’Just how unlucky can Anx Shijie get?’

"Alright, we’ll discuss this matter later. For now, the Earth Palace has opened. Our clan needs to discuss our future course of action."

Pann Cang asked no more questions, leading Ye Wushuang toward the Giant Spirit Hall.