BTTH: The Legend Of Xiu Emperor

Night fell. The moonlight illuminated the land, accompanied by a blanket of twinkling stars.

In the quiet courtyard, within his bedroom, Hun Xiu sat cross-legged on the bed. He held the Flame Devouring Codex in his hands, the book he had obtained from his father, Hun Tian Di, earlier that day.

Skimming the first and second pages, Hun Xiu frowned.

"These pages are practically nonsense. Is the person who left behind these skills trying to mess with me?"

The first page read:

Do you want to be the strongest? Or Do you want to rule the universe? Then this technique is for you!

But if you want to practice this technique, then you must first castrate yourself.

But in second page it was:

You can practice without self-castration if you are virgin.

Hun Xiu had almost fallen for it, but luckily, he didn't. With a dismissive snort, he skipped the frivolous beginning and delved into the codex's true content.

As he read on, Hun Xiu's pupils gleamed with excitement. He realized that this was no ordinary technique. It was a peerless martial art, surpassing even the Heavenly Grade techniques.

After fully absorbing its contents, he murmured:

"So, the Flame Devouring Codex is divided into three chapters: Flame Devouring, Flame Creation, and Flame Control."

Flame Devouring: This chapter focuses on absorbing all forms of fire, including rare Heavenly Flames, to increase one's power.

Flame Creation: With this, one can transform the energy of heaven and earth into powerful flames.

Flame Control: This allows mastery over existing flames, creating replicas and nurturing them into separate, independent entities.

Hun Xiu made his decision.

"I'll focus on the Flame Creation Chapter first, with Flame Control as a supplement. The devouring aspect can wait."

With a plan in mind, he began cultivating.

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The Next Morning

As dawn broke, Hun Xiu opened his eyes. His breathing steadied, and his body exuded a powerful aura.

"Unbelievable!" he exclaimed. "In just one night, I consolidated my strength and advanced to a Two-Star Dou Ling!"

Excitedly, he activated the Flame Creation Chapter. A small flame appeared in his palm, pulsating with immense energy.

"This flame holds the power of my full strength as a Two-Star Dou Ling," Hun Xiu marveled. "The Flame Devouring Codex truly lives up to its reputation!"

However, a tinge of worry crossed his face.

"There's a drawback, though. To practice this technique, one must remain… pure."

He sighed.

"I can't afford to lose my virginity before reaching the Dou Di level, or I'll face dire consequences. If I wasn't pure… I'd have to resort to castration."

Hun Xiu chuckled bitterly, recalling the hidden message at the bottom of the first page:

"Those who are not virgins must castrate themselves."

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Dou Skills Pavilion

The next day, Hun Xiu arrived at the Dou Skills Pavilion, where young talents of the Hun Clan gathered to select their techniques.

The pavilion was bustling with activity, the air thick with anticipation. Young elites who had activated their Dou Di bloodlines were eager to choose martial skills that suited their attributes.

Hun Xiu stood quietly in a corner, observing the crowd. Over the years, he had become accustomed to solitude.

But today, his presence couldn't go unnoticed. His exceptional Eleventh-Grade Bloodline, revealed during the bloodline activation ceremony, had stunned the clan.

Among the crowd, envious and resentful gazes followed him. Notably, Hun Feng and Hun Yu, two prodigies of the clan, glared at him with hostility.

They had once been the center of attention, but Hun Xiu's overwhelming talent had turned them into mere shadows.