Chapter 1224: Two Source Techniques

Countless streaks of light whistled through the air, and Zhou Yuan's eyes burned with fervent intensity. So many Saint Origin Techniques – even a power with a Saint overseeing it would likely struggle to possess such a profound foundation.

Indeed, just as Yao Yao had said, the Ancestral Dragon Scripture was truly the foremost technique in the world.

It was a vast treasure trove, constantly capable of delivering unimaginable surprises.

Zhou Yuan gazed at the streaking lights, but he did not carelessly try to capture them. Although there were many dragon scales here, he had a feeling that he could only make two attempts.

In other words, he could at most obtain two Origin Techniques; any more would be unbearable.

Zhou Yuan didn't know the exact rules, but he wasn't discontent. If he could acquire two Saint Origin Techniques, he would already be satisfied.

"Yao Yao had previously mentioned that these Origin Techniques should also have different grades. However, as for how to distinguish them, I can only rely on that subtle, unidentifiable intuition."

Zhou Yuan slightly closed his eyes. He quietly sensed the streaks of light passing around him, some even seeming to pierce through his body.

On those scales, special fluctuations surged. The Origin Techniques recorded on them, if placed in Hunyuan Heaven, would undoubtedly cause a bloody storm, attracting countless Origin Infant Stage experts.

But Zhou Yuan never made a move.

He didn't choose to select with his naked eye; instead, he completely relied on his first intuition.

This silent waiting lasted for quite some time.

Suddenly, Zhou Yuan's eyes snapped open. He immediately locked onto a swiftly passing streak of light, then made his move without hesitation.

He stretched out his palm and gripped the streak of light. The light shattered, and the scale within it was seized by Zhou Yuan.

The moment he grasped it, the scale vanished into thin air. But in that instant, Zhou Yuan felt a vast amount of information inexplicably appear in his mind.

Saint Origin Technique: Heavenly Dragon Golden Bell Chant.

An ancient dragon's roar, carrying a unique rhythm, echoed in Zhou Yuan's mind.

"Just a common Saint Origin Technique?" Zhou Yuan was slightly taken aback. So many scales had passed before without eliciting a reaction from him, but when this one approached, his Genesis Qi subtly stirred, prompting him to make his move. Yet the outcome wasn't as favorable as he'd hoped.

"Is it because of the Heavenly Dragon Qi I cultivate?"

Zhou Yuan's thoughts raced. This Origin Technique also contained the words "Heavenly Dragon." He guessed that his reaction to it was likely because this Origin Technique was quite compatible with the Heavenly Dragon Qi he cultivated.

Although it was a bit regrettable that it was just a common Saint Origin Technique, Zhou Yuan wasn't too disappointed. After all, even a common Saint Origin Technique was still a Saint Origin Technique!

If other Great Origin Infant Stage experts were here, they would be ecstatic.

He reined in his thoughts. Zhou Yuan closed his eyes once more, sensing the whistling streaks of light.

He had one last chance to make a move.

This time, he harbored some ambition. He understood that this opportunity had been opened for him by Yao Yao. Although Yao Yao hadn't said anything about opening it, she must have paid some price.

While a common Saint Origin Technique wouldn't be disappointing, he naturally hoped to acquire a Saint Origin Technique that exceeded his expectations, so as not to let Yao Yao's efforts be in vain.

However, it was difficult to discern anything within the numerous streaks of light. What kind of Origin Technique he would obtain almost entirely depended on that fleeting, ethereal intuition, truly like a lottery, with an unpredictable outcome.

Zhou Yuan sat cross-legged in the starry void, letting the streaks of light whistle past him.

Half an incense stick's worth of time passed in the blink of an eye.

As time passed, the originally dazzling streaks of light filling the sky gradually thinned out. Clearly, the number of lights was not infinite.

Once all the streaks of light disappeared, this opportunity would likely come to an end.

However, Zhou Yuan still didn't make a move, appearing very calm and patient.

Only he knew how awkward he felt inside, because he couldn't sense the scales within those streaks of light, and thus couldn't act.

He truly didn't want to waste his last chance on another common Saint Origin Technique.

Perhaps it wasn't a waste, but rather a pity.

Time quickly flowed by.

The streaks of light became increasingly sparse.

A few more streaks of light approached from a distance, and after them, no more lights appeared. Clearly, this opportunity was nearing its end.

To Zhou Yuan's disappointment, he still hadn't received any special sensation.

He sighed inwardly. After a slight hesitation, he decided to randomly pick one.

With a thought, a large hand materialized, reaching out to grasp one of the last few streaks of light.

However, just as he was about to make contact, Zhou Yuan's mind suddenly trembled. A flash of intuition surged within him.

His gaze involuntarily shifted towards the center of those few streaks of light. This time, amidst the trailing light of those few streaks, he actually noticed a scale that showed not the slightest glimmer!

The brilliance of that scale was completely concealed by the other streaks of light, making it impossible to see clearly at first glance. Had it not been for that instantaneous intuition, Zhou Yuan would probably have overlooked it.

Although the scale within that streak of light appeared dim, ordinary, and unremarkable, Zhou Yuan had a feeling that it wasn't truly ordinary; rather, it had hidden itself, unwilling to flaunt its brilliance or reveal itself alongside other scales.

It was as if... how could a phoenix contend for glory by spreading its wings with common birds?

This was an air of condescending pride.

A myriad of emotions flashed through Zhou Yuan's mind like lightning. The next instant, without the slightest hesitation, he abandoned the streaking scale he was about to grasp, seizing his last chance to snatch the hidden scale.

Sensing Zhou Yuan's action, that scale actually emitted a faint glow. Faintly, a low roar seemed to resound.

That roar carried a unique resonance. Zhou Yuan was shocked to find that his palm couldn't close around it.

During this brief standoff, the streak of light swept past, attempting to escape into the distance.

Zhou Yuan's eyes filled with unwillingness. The Origin Technique recorded on this scale was undoubtedly extraordinary; otherwise, it wouldn't possess such spirituality. If he let it escape, he would surely regret it bitterly.

So he let out a roar as well. Heavenly Dragon Qi swept forth like a dragon's claw, tearing through the air to viciously seize the fleeing scale.

But before the Heavenly Dragon Claw could descend, a terrifying fluctuation faintly emanated from the scale. Under that fluctuation, Zhou Yuan's Heavenly Dragon Qi actually began to whimper and dissipate.

"How is this possible?!"

Zhou Yuan was shocked. His Heavenly Dragon Qi couldn't subdue this scale?

However, just as Zhou Yuan was about to fail, mysterious patterns suddenly spread across the dissipating Heavenly Dragon Claw.

It was precisely those mysterious patterns that instantly stabilized the Heavenly Dragon Claw's dissipation.

Zhou Yuan also noticed this sudden change. The mysterious patterns appeared eerily, yet he detected a familiar fluctuation.

"Is it Yao Yao?"

He was slightly startled, but there was no time to think further. He immediately controlled the forcibly sustained Heavenly Dragon Claw and slammed it down.

The scale was finally seized.

But before Zhou Yuan could rejoice, he saw the scale shatter instantly. Numerous fragments fled through the air, with only a small piece landing in Zhou Yuan's palm.

"Damn it!"

Zhou Yuan's eyes reddened with anger. What in the world was this scale, and why was it so tricky and troublesome?!

However, no matter how frustrated he was, the scales had vanished, impossible to retrieve.

At this point, the fragment of the scale, captured by Zhou Yuan, directly integrated into him.

The next instant, an immensely vast, profound, and ancient stream of information exploded in Zhou Yuan's mind, then left his spirit greatly shaken.

It was likely a Saint Origin Technique, yet no grade was indicated. However, Zhou Yuan still sensed an indescribable aura from it, which made him tremble all over.

Because that Origin Technique was called...

Ancestral Dragon Heaven-Moving Art!