God of Pets

Secret Skill: Level 1 Netherworld Emperor Sword Technique (Unparalleled).

Cultivation Requirements: 1. Emperor's Phase. 2. Pure Yin Secret Technique.

Primordial Energy Consumption: 2.0.

Skill Level: Level 1.

In life, be a hero; in death, a specter warrior. Yang World Supreme Technique, Underworld Emperor's Sword.

Supreme Emperor's Sword: Level 10 Unparalleled Secret Treasure.

Ghost Emperor's Dragon Robe: Level 10 Unparalleled Secret Treasure.

Chen Guan glanced at it and discovered that this secret skill surprisingly had cultivation requirements; one needed to have an Emperor's Phase and a Pure Yin Secret Technique.

The Secret Technique of One was not the Pure Yin Secret Technique. Chen Guan didn't even know if he had any Emperor's Phase—never heard of it, probably didn't have it.

Casually tried it, estimating he probably couldn't learn it—just a subconscious human behavior.

Who knew that with Chen Guan's casual attempt, the secret core directly turned into particles and rushed into his body, allowing him to learn the Netherworld Emperor Sword Technique on the spot.

"The old ancestor is still too comprehensive; the Secret Technique of One can actually substitute for the Pure Yang Secret Technique," Chen Guan felt quite relieved.

Chen Guan threw the Supreme Emperor's Sword and Ghost Emperor's Dragon Robe directly to Shi Zhimen and An Yiqi: "I've learned the secret skill, you two can share these."

The two had risked their lives alongside him. Chen Guan naturally wouldn't shortchange them, and they had to fight together later too, so the stronger the companions, the better.

Moreover, Chen Guan didn't really consider these secret treasures to be all that precious individually; they were valuable but not irreplaceable.

Not because these secret treasures were bad, but simply because they were only level 10.

No matter how powerful a level 10 secret treasure is, it's still just a level 10 secret treasure. During Second Awakening, the role of a level 10 secret treasure would not be so strong, and by Third Awakening, it would be completely useless, unable to keep up with the level advancements and eventually becoming trash.

The secret skills are different; they can increase in level and be used continually. As long as one is willing to spend time and resources on training them, secret skills will not become obsolete.

Of course, right now, they are at First Awakening, and level 10 unparalleled secret treasures are divine weapons to them, the best choice at this stage, whether for slaying secret spirits or completing tasks, they hold irreplaceable value.

After some discussion, the team determined that Shi Zhimen would take the Ghost Emperor's Dragon Robe and An Yiqi the Supreme Emperor's Sword.

The dragon robe has decent defensive capabilities and also increases one's poise and aura. Although its defense doesn't match those of unparalleled armors, it has intriguing effects more useful for a leader than armor is, and it can be worn over armor without conflict.

An Yiqi also knows swordsmanship; previously, with no better choice, he had to use the Steel-cutting Saber provided by the reserve team. Now with the unparalleled Supreme Emperor's Sword, he can wield a sword in one hand and a saber in the other, enhancing his dual-wielding capabilities.

The Supreme Emperor's Sword is extremely sharp, capable of slicing through metal and jade, and also carries a certain deterring effect.

However, after all, they are merely level 10 secret treasures; their special effects are relatively limited.

After the Blood Phoenix Rabbit absorbed the Ghost Emperor's blood, its level reached 9, just one level away from the peak of First Awakening, its combat power growing ever stronger.

"Let's go find a place to rest, eat something, and then discuss which task to choose next," Chen Guan said, mounting his horse as the trio departed the imperial mausoleum.

After they left, Jiang Tianqing and Ximen Ding descended from the trees. Ximen Ding, with a peculiar expression, said, "Captain, did you see what secret skill Chen Guan used? How could it be so powerful, defeating the Ghost Emperor with just one strike? What unparalleled secret skill could have such a terrifying effect?"

Jiang Yuanqing, looking in the direction the three left, said, "If I'm not mistaken, that wasn't an unparalleled secret skill."

"Really? Even an unparalleled secret skill would find it difficult to have such a terrifying effect; how could it be a lower-level secret skill?" Ximen Ding found it hard to believe.

"Pingdu Mountain Blessed Land produces a secret skill called Profound Nether Yin Fire Palm, a rare secret skill. Although it's not of high quality, it has very unique effects, capable of producing a Yin Fire Force that penetrates the enemy's body to burn primordial energy. What Chen Guan just used was the Profound Nether Yin Fire Palm. It seems this secret skill is highly effective against the millennium Ghost Emperor, hence the dramatic effect," Jiang Yuanqing pondered aloud.

"Such a powerful secret skill is merely of rare quality, isn't the quality division too preposterous? How could such a strong secret skill with those unique effects be considered merely rare quality?" Ximen Ding thought it was too incredible to be true.

"It's not that simple. If Profound Nether Yin Fire Palm were truly that useful, it wouldn't remain so obscure even until now. It has a fatal flaw; at level 1, it requires 21 points of primordial energy to use. Without consuming heavenly and earthly treasures to bump up the primordial energy cap, it's unusable at First Awakening. By the time you reach Second Awakening, the Profound Nether Yin Fire Palm's Yin Fire Force becomes virtually ineffective against alien elemental energy. So, it is a tasteless secret skill that First Awakened people cannot use, and Second Awakened people pay no attention to it," Jiang Tianqing explained.

"I see, that doesn't matter. It's unusable to others, but not to us. 21 points of primordial energy is a bit high for First Awakening, but we can manage it. We should certainly go get a Profound Nether Yin Fire Palm; in the future, it could be convenient for slaying Ghost Emperors. There's no telling how many Ghost Emperors are in the imperial mausoleum; there will likely be more Ghost Emperor tasks in the future, and we can rely on this skill then. Chen Guan must be truly talented to have discovered that Profound Nether Yin Fire Palm can counter the Ghost Emperor," Ximen Ding said, his eyes gleaming as he glanced toward the depths of the imperial mausoleum, like he was viewing a colossal ATM machine.

Chen Guan and his companions exited the restricted area, found a place to rest, and recovered from the fatigue caused by the battle to restore their strength, planning which world-defying secret spirit to target next.

"Chen, which secret spirit should we kill next? I'll follow your lead," An Yiqi said, stroking the Supreme Emperor's Sword as if caressing a lover's thigh, not satisfied with that description alone—wishing he could become one with the sword.

Unparalleled Secret Treasure, isn't it much better than points? Now that I've got an unparalleled secret treasure, wiping out secret spirits will be sweeping leaves, and when I get to the second awakening and can't use it, I could sell it for a good sum to swap for second awakening resources.

With money in the future, it'd be nice not to sell it—leave it to my children, who will pass it to their children, going on endlessly.

Benefitting from the situation and witnessing Chen Guan instantly annihilating the Ghost Emperor, An Yiqi felt that continuing to follow Chen Guan was a most wise decision.

"The Netherworld Blood Phoenix is on Phoenix Mountain; the terrain is steep there, and given it can fly, I'm not sure we can manage it. Let's head to the Ghost Eye Cave first and see if we can slay the Emperor Vein Ghost-Eyed Python," Chen Guan had already made up his mind but chose to speak now.

Revealing it too early would create pressure. Slaying a Ghost Emperor had already increased their confidence, and following up with killing a Ghost Python was perfectly timed.

After eating and resting until fully rejuvenated, they set off for Ghost Eye Cave.