CHAPTER 338: CHAPTER 338: DEFYING HEAVEN’S LUCK_1

Qin Feiyang also frowned. Did the Hall Master of the Martial Palace bear a prejudice against them? He didn’t recall offending this man anywhere?

CLANG! Suddenly, the tower’s door automatically opened. It was pitch black inside, and they couldn’t see what was happening within the tower.

"Come in!"

At the moment the tower’s door opened, an aged voice echoed within the minds of Qin Feiyang, Fatty, and the Wolf King simultaneously. The two men and the wolf exchanged glances, then entered the ancient tower.

Their vision brightened, and the sight that unfolded before them left them deeply shocked.

The space within the ancient tower was huge, at least five or six hundred meters across. Suspended in the void were numerous iron caskets. These iron caskets were all of the same size, entirely pitch-black, simple, and unadorned. At a glance, there were no less than ten thousand iron caskets!

On the ground, a few dozen people were scattered around, all sitting cross-legged. All of them were young, dressed in the standard attire of the Holy Temple, evidently all Disciples of the Holy Temple. However, at the moment, they all had their eyes closed, each of them holding a jade tablet in his hand. They seemed to be unaware of the arrival of the two men and the wolf.

Fatty asked, "What are those jade tablets?"

Qin Feiyang said softly, "They are Battle Tactics."

Just then, the aged voice echoed again within their minds, "No talking in the Battle Tactic Treasury."

Qin Feiyang scanned the surroundings and spotted a red-haired old man in a corner to the right. The old man was sitting on an old cushion, looking at them.

Qin Feiyang’s pupils narrowed. He transmitted quietly, "This man is a War Ancestor; don’t make any rash moves."

The Wolf King was startled. "How do you know?"

Qin Feiyang transmitted, "Because only by reaching the War Ancestor realm can one directly transmit their voice into another person’s mind."

Fatty and the Wolf King exchanged glances, their eyes filled with apprehension. The two men and the wolf hurried over, stood in front of the red-haired old man, and bowed in greeting.

The red-haired old man transmitted his voice, "Do you see those iron caskets?"

Qin Feiyang nodded.

The red-haired old man continued, "Each iron casket contains a Battle Tactic, but you can’t open them."

Qin Feiyang frowned. If we can’t open them, how can we know what Battle Tactic is inside?

The old man seemed to read his mind and continued transmitting, "Choosing Battle Tactics is all about luck. If you’re lucky, you might select a Superior-grade Battle Tactic or an Auxiliary Battle Tactic. But if you’re unlucky, you’ll pick a Lower-class Battle Tactic, or even an incomplete one."

Upon hearing this, the two men and the wolf bristled with displeasure. What kind of stupid rule is this? Picking a Battle Tactic still relies on luck? Isn’t this a rip-off?

"You only have three months," the old man continued his transmission. "You can choose at most two iron caskets. And, the jade tablets cannot be taken out of the Battle Tactic Treasury. Lastly, no talking here; it will disturb others."

After saying this, the red-haired old man closed his eyes to recuperate.

Qin Feiyang raised an eyebrow and transmitted his voice to the White-Eyed Wolf, Tell Fatty to hurry up; otherwise, there won’t be enough time.

The Wolf King transmitted back in surprise, Isn’t three months enough?

Qin Feiyang shook his head while transmitting, No, it’s not. He said no more and turned to look at the iron caskets.

Even though I haven’t gone to the Battle Tactic Treasury to read Battle Tactics in the Imperial Capital before, I have a basic understanding, Qin Feiyang thought. Battle Tactics are countless times more profound than Martial Arts Techniques. The way to cultivate Martial Arts Techniques is very simple and can be easily remembered. But Battle Tactics are different. They are too profound and require a lot of time to understand and comprehend. Only after comprehension can they be imprinted in the mind, never to be forgotten. If I could take the jade tablets away, it wouldn’t be an issue; I could leave and slowly comprehend them later. But the crucial point is, I can’t take them out! Therefore, I have to seize every minute and second.

But now, he was faced with a very troublesome problem. All these iron caskets were of the same size and shared the same shape. I don’t know which one to choose.

Fatty transmitted to the Wolf King, "Brother Wolf, there are probably very few Battle Tactics for ferocious beasts here. Be careful with your choices; after all, you only get two chances."

The Wolf King transmitted back, slightly annoyed, I know. He looked at the identical iron caskets, hesitating to make a move.

Suddenly, it turned its head to look at the red-haired old man and transmitted, "Old man, can you give me a hint? Are there any Battle Tactics here that I can cultivate?"

"There are, but very few," the red-haired old man transmitted back just that single sentence and then said no more.

Doesn’t that mean my chances are even slimmer? the Wolf King thought, growing agitated. How am I supposed to choose then? He wished he could plunder all the iron caskets.

Qin Feiyang transmitted, "We’re relying on luck anyway. Just pick any. If you don’t get what you need, we’ll find another way." Then, he closed his eyes, walked randomly for a few steps, and casually grabbed two iron caskets.

Fatty and the Wolf King rushed up immediately.

Qin Feiyang opened his eyes, glanced at them, and opened the first iron casket. A palm-sized jade tablet immediately appeared in his sight.

Please don’t be too bad! Qin Feiyang inwardly prayed as he focused his consciousness into the jade tablet. Instantly, a few vigorous and powerful characters entered Qin Feiyang’s mind.

Lower-class Battle Tactic, Cold Wind Palm!

Damn, my luck is terrible!

Upon seeing the four words ’Lower-class Battle Tactic’, Qin Feiyang’s eyes instantly filled with disappointment. Without wasting any time, he checked the second jade tablet.

Lower-class...

Another Lower-class? Upon seeing the words ’Lower-class’, Qin Feiyang’s face couldn’t help but twitch. My luck is just too rotten, isn’t it? No, wait! Lower-class Auxiliary Battle Tactic, Wind Controlling Steps! It’s an Auxiliary Battle Tactic!

Qin Feiyang was suddenly thrilled. If it’s an Auxiliary Battle Tactic, that changes everything! Although it’s Lower-class, it can still turn the tide at critical moments. Just like Zuo An back then. The Auxiliary Battle Tactic he mastered was Lower-class, yet it repeatedly allowed him to escape the encirclement by Yan Nanshan and his group. This just shows how important Auxiliary Battle Tactics are. In truth, getting the Wind Controlling Steps meant my luck was already heaven-defying. Because Auxiliary Battle Tactics are inherently rare. Even in the Imperial Capital, they’re a rare find. This trip wasn’t a waste after all!

The Wolf King transmitted, "What Battle Tactic did you get?"

Qin Feiyang transmitted back with a mental smile, "Both are Lower-class, but one is an Auxiliary Battle Tactic."

The Wolf King’s eyes widened in disbelief. Damn! He actually managed to pick an Auxiliary Battle Tactic? Talk about some damn good luck!

Qin Feiyang transmitted to them, "You two, stop wasting time and pick yours!" Then, he sat cross-legged and began to comprehend Wind Controlling Steps.

HUH? However, as soon as he began to comprehend it, Qin Feiyang’s eyes filled with surprise and doubt. Battle Tactics were incredibly profound, normally very difficult to understand in a short time. But now, as he was comprehending Wind Controlling Steps, he could grasp its Mystery without much effort.

What’s going on? Could my comprehension be naturally superior to others?

Just as Qin Feiyang was puzzled, a surprised and joyful cry echoed in his mind, Holy crap! Unbelievable!

He looked up at the Wolf King. The Wolf King was holding two jade tablets, its enormous pupils filled with excitement.

This Rogue Wolf... did he get something good too? Qin Feiyang thought.

The Wolf King shivered with excitement and transmitted, "Xiao Qinzi, Fatty! Your Brother Wolf hit the jackpot!"

Fatty, who had also grabbed two iron caskets, heard the Wolf King’s transmission and curiously leaned closer, transmitting, Could it be a Superior-grade Battle Tactic?

The Wolf King chuckled mentally, "Indeed, it’s a Superior-grade Battle Tactic! It’s called Furious Rage, a Battle Tactic exclusively for Fierce Beasts!"

Qin Feiyang and Fatty transmitted simultaneously, full of envy, "Bloody hell! What outrageous luck! Why don’t you just ascend to the heavens?!"

The Wolf King transmitted proudly, "Don’t be envious. You can’t get luck like mine."

Qin Feiyang mentally rolled his eyes and transmitted, "What Battle Tactic is in the other jade tablet?"

The Wolf King transmitted smugly, Given my luck, it’s definitely another Superior-grade Battle Tactic. Maybe, just maybe, it’s even a Superior-grade Auxiliary Battle Tactic! He then began to check the other jade tablet, but his expression froze.

Fatty transmitted impatiently, "Well? How is it?"

The Wolf King transmitted in frustration, "Damn it! Not only is it Lower-class, but it’s also a Battle Tactic for you humans to practice!"

Qin Feiyang and Fatty laughed secretly to themselves. That meant the Wolf King could only get one useful Battle Tactic.

The Wolf King transmitted disdainfully, "Look how happy you two are. Even if I only get one Battle Tactic, with ’Furious Rage’ being a ’Superior-grade Battle Tactic,’ that alone puts me leagues ahead of you!"

The two were taken aback, then gave wry mental chuckles.

Watch this! Master Fatty will definitely find a Superior-grade Auxiliary Battle Tactic! Fatty vowed to himself, opened one of the iron caskets, and took out a jade tablet.

Bloody hell! Once he checked, he couldn’t help but curse internally, his expression turning extremely ugly.

The Wolf King transmitted, "Judging by your expression, it’s nothing good."

Fatty transmitted back, "What’s your damn hurry? I still have one more, don’t I?"

The Wolf King transmitted disdainfully, "Hmph, a shameless fatty like you? What good stuff could you possibly get?"

Fatty transmitted back, "I can’t be bothered to waste my breath on you." He then turned his attention to the other iron casket, muttering prayers internally: "Buddhas of the Eight Directions, Divine Monarchs of the Nine Heavens, please bless Master Fatty! Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits... You must grant me a treasure! Something so good it’ll blind that Rogue Wolf’s dog eyes!"

He reached out a trembling hand, opened the iron casket, and grabbed the jade tablet inside. His mind sank into it.

Instantly, Fatty swore internally, even jumping to his feet.

Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King were taken aback. Such a big reaction?

The Wolf King transmitted suspiciously, "Fatty, are you just bluffing?"

Fatty transmitted back angrily, "Get lost!" He then sat on the ground and began to examine it intently.

Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King looked at each other. Could this guy have actually gotten something truly precious?

A moment later, Fatty’s eyes gleamed. He passed the jade tablet to the Wolf King, transmitting with a chuckle, "Brother Wolf, seeing is believing. Take a look for yourself."

The Wolf King took the jade tablet.

Fatty transmitted, "I’m telling you, prepare yourself."

The Wolf King transmitted disdainfully, "Hmph, as if! I don’t believe it’s actually a Superior-grade Auxiliary Battle Tactic." However, upon examining it, he was instantly dumbstruck.

Qin Feiyang scratched his head, looking puzzled at the two of them. What’s going on? He then snatched the jade tablet from the Wolf King. His mind sank into the jade tablet. Instantly, a few large characters entered his mind.

Superior-grade Auxiliary Martial Arts Technique, Step of Unification!

Qin Feiyang was instantly dumbfounded. It really was a Superior-grade Auxiliary Martial Arts Technique! This Fatty’s luck is too heaven-defying, isn’t it?