The Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection is broadly divided into four levels.

The First Layer, Second Layer, Third Layer, Fourth Layer.

The classification of ranks is hasty, not because people intentionally do so, but because the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection has been passed down from ancient times, and those who possess it are not likely to easily reveal it, making it difficult to judge its true worth.

Moreover, though the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection is a severed hand or foot, it also has its own name.

"According to the characteristics recorded in the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection, my left foot actually belongs to an ancient ancestor named 'Emperor Dun'!"

The Heaven-Shocking Secret Scripture records a vast amount of information about the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection, and the traits described are extremely similar to the reaction from Wang Xu's left foot.

"And what about my right hand?" Wang Xu kept flipping through, but by the end, found no characteristics matching his right hand.

"Oh, I almost forgot, this is in the Kedan Chaos Cosmos, my left foot was obtained from a metal block in the Dragon Pool, a product of Kedan, but the right hand is from Fengye, how could the Kedan Heaven-Shocking Secret Scripture have any record?" Wang Xu realized the key point.

Closing the Heaven-Shocking Secret Scripture, Wang Xu's understanding of the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection rose to an entirely new level. If before he was an outsider, now he was a full-fledged expert!

"The Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection is not simply about enhancing power; ancient people primarily practiced physical cultivation, but there were also enormous differences among individuals."

Wang Xu learned that, even for a Hand Collection, one hand's strength could be soft, while another could be heavy.

If the former was obtained by someone practicing swordsmanship, it would greatly benefit them, but if obtained by someone practicing hammer techniques, the power would be far less than that gained by a swordsman.

Conversely, the latter could unleash greater power in the hands of those practicing thick techniques like Sword Technique or hammer techniques.

This is the difference in the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection.

The traits reflected by the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection decide which cultivator it suits better.

"The difference exists, but for me, there is no such thing as difference." Wang Xu said with satisfaction.

The Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection originates from the bodies of ancient people, providing the most benefits to those practicing physical cultivation. Whether Swordsmanship, Sword Technique, Staff Technique, etc., they do not offer as much benefit to those practicing physical Palm Technique or Fist Technique.

In other words, to some extent, the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection is most suitable for cultivators of Palm and Fist Techniques, as if tailor-made for them!

"But the problem is, not every cultivator of Palm and Fist Techniques can obtain the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection, and if they get a Foot Collection, it might be of little use."

The secrets hidden within the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection are numerous, and Wang Xu cannot completely digest them all at once; he must carefully understand the meaning within.

Thus, Chi Lu Saint Venerable navigated the Redleaf Flying Boat, and Wang Xu sat quietly on the deck.

...

Meanwhile.

Fengye Chaos Cosmos, beyond the Nine Heavens, on an isolated island, the golden leaves of the phoenix tree rustled, and thirteen Great Emperors gathered before a stone table.

"Mi Yin, how is the situation?" Emperor Xiantang asked with a solemn expression.

Emperor Mi Yin opened his eyes, and the three golden spheres behind him began to glow once more. He sighed and shook his head, "We still haven't discovered anything."

"And the disciples?" asked Emperor Brahma Heaven urgently. At these words, the faces of the two Great Emperors of the Celestial Net Race and Ke Gu Race tightened.

"Jiao Chui, Celestial Net Thousand Proofs, and Ke Gu Yomu, although captured, have the Great Emperor mark we implanted on them, so those of Kedan dare not threaten their lives. They remain unharmed," Emperor Mi Yin replied.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Brahma Heaven, Emperor Celestial Net, and Emperor Ke Gu all slightly relaxed their expressions.

These three peak talents were nurtured with painstaking effort. Though prepared for their demise, they still did not want their valued disciples to die just like that.

"The Kedan's discovery was surprisingly swift. I thought it would take several Law Eras before they noticed, but it has only been tens of thousands of years, and they have already caught our disciples," Emperor Xiantang said, his expression so dark it seemed as though water might drip from it.

"This was all thanks to Emperor Shu Zi. His deductions are extremely targeted, and he possesses great wisdom. He knew I could see the traces of time, yet he was still able to deceive us and mask the truth... This person is no simple figure," sighed Emperor Mi Yin.

Having merged with the Time Origin, Emperor Mi Yin was virtually unparalleled in deductions, but even he was rendered helpless by Emperor Shu Zi. This showed Shu Zi's remarkable prowess.

"Fengye is too passive. We still do not truly know the location of the Core of Chaos in Kedan, nor do we understand what exactly the Kedan camp is plotting."

Emperor Taiyang furrowed his brow, "We cannot wait any longer. If Kedan launches an attack, we will be caught off guard."

"Taiyang, are you suggesting we launch an attack first?" asked Emperor Golden Crow.

Emperor Golden Crow was indifferent to war. The death of countless beings in Fengye was irrelevant to him; he sought only battle, thrilling and exhilarating combat. Only through conquest could his blood boil!

"An offensive would mean triggering a chaos war. True, with our power we can annihilate Kedan, but we would suffer substantial losses. If by then we were attacked by other chaotic cosmoses, we'd essentially be doing them a favor," said Emperor Fengyan.

"When the snipe and the clam grapple, the fisherman profits."

Initiating a chaos war means facing invasions from numerous other chaotic cosmoses!

"My suggestion is to confront Kedan directly and establish an Origin Agreement, ensuring mutual non-aggression between Kedan and Fengye," said Emperor Taiyang.

"You're suggesting Fengye bows to Kedan?" Emperor Golden Crow raised an eyebrow.

"Origin Agreement? This method is indeed feasible," said Emperor Xiantang. "We do not wish to trigger a chaos war nor participate in one. An Origin Agreement suits us perfectly."

"Yes, it's a good idea."

"Then let's proceed. If my disciples are in their hands, concluding an Origin Agreement would ensure their safe return."

For a moment, many emperors nodded in agreement.

No one wants war.

The Chaos War, a catastrophic disaster involving the annihilation of Holy Lands, would inevitably lead to the disappearance of several Holy Lands upon eruption.

None of the Great Emperors present wanted to antagonize Kedan, a "dying" Chaotic Cosmos, because for survival, they would go to any lengths to start a war, as they had no other choice.

But Fengye still had options.

Fengye had a long lifespan, enough to outlast era after era.

"Everyone, I'm afraid it's not possible to proceed as you wish now." Suddenly, the voice of Great Emperor Mi Yin sounded, and everyone's puzzled gaze turned towards the slightly pale expression of Great Emperor Mi Yin, "Just now, I once again traced the time and saw this scene."

Great Emperor Mi Yin waved his hand, and a shadow image appeared in the void.

On the image, six figures were discussing on neatly cut mechanical warship decks, unmistakably the six Great Emperors of Kedan.

As the Great Emperors of Fengye were puzzled, suddenly, the distant void trembled, and the six Great Emperor figures stood up simultaneously and approached.

One, two, three, four... there appeared sixteen figures exuding the aura of Great Emperors.

"Damn! Aren't those 'Feng Zhen' and 'Cliff Deer' from the Earth Chaos Cosmos? Why would they appear in Kedan!"

"It seems the thing we feared most has arrived."

"Earth Chaos has a deep hatred for us. If they join forces with Kedan, Fengye is doomed to defeat!"

The faces of all the Great Emperors of Fengye changed drastically.

Great Emperor Feng Zhen and Great Emperor Cliff Deer were the most representative figures of the Great Emperor Realm in the Earth Chaos Cosmos, just like Fengye's Emperor Jiu Feng and Golden Crow Emperor, renowned among the Great Emperors of many Chaotic Cosmoses.

Not only had they appeared, but all sixteen Great Emperors from the Earth Chaos Cosmos had gone to the Kedan camp.

Apparently, the two sides were discussing an alliance, preparing to establish a common battlefield and initiate a Chaos War!

At this moment, Great Emperor Shu Zi suddenly turned his head, gave a meaningful smile towards the "camera," then waved his sleeve, wiping away the time traces, and the shadow image disappeared.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the situation is urgent, prepare for war."

Great Emperor Xian Tang's eyes were deep and solemn as he slowly spoke.

...

"Brother Tai Xu, we have arrived!"

Beside him, Wang Xu, who had been cultivating with crossed legs, opened his eyes, gazing into the distance, "Arrived?"

They had traveled for ninety thousand years.

Relying on the markers of the Guiding Map, they successfully avoided one Forbidden Area after another, continuously approaching the Profound Dragon Ruins, and finally arrived at the location of the Profound Dragon Ruins.

Saint Venerable Chi Lu raised his hand, pointing into the distance, "Brother Tai Xu, look, that's the renowned Profound Dragon Peak!"

Wang Xu gazed over, seeing a towering mountain peak in the distance, its shape remarkably similar to a roaring giant dragon, vividly lifelike.

And at the foot of the Profound Dragon Peak, there was a hundred-meter-tall entrance.

"Mechanical Ancient Eye, activate."

Wang Xu directed his gaze, but all he saw was darkness, unable to discern anything within the cave.

The Crimson Leaf Flying Boat came to a stop.

"Brother Tai Xu, there is a Prohibition of Space Law ahead; we'll have to proceed on foot."

"Alright."

The two landed on the ground, Saint Venerable Chi Lu put away the Crimson Leaf Flying Boat, and they walked side by side.

The Profound Dragon Peak, much like most ordinary scenic places, appeared to have beautiful mountains and waters, with its outward appearance giving no clue of any difference.

Lush forests, trickling streams, powerful cultivators here are filled with apprehension, while weak birds and beasts have fewer worries, creating a scene of thriving vitality.

The two quickly reached the cave entrance at the mountain foot.

"Can't see anything." Even upon reaching the entrance, all they saw was still darkness, unable to discern any condition within the cave.

"Let's go in." Saint Venerable Chi Lu stepped straight inside.

Wang Xu followed closely.

As they entered the cave, the surroundings abruptly brightened.

"A passage?"

This was a narrow passage, barely wide enough to accommodate three people walking side by side.

Due to the Prohibition of Space Law, Wang Xu and his companion had to proceed on foot, unable to fly.

Fortunately, even on foot, as Saint Venerable Realm individuals, how could their speed be slow? Moving like streaks of light, they quickly traversed the passage. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets on qidian.com, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)