Brian Young shouted a few times outside the house, but got no response, and in the end could only leave in disappointment.

　　Watching Brian Young's departing figure, Elder Clark finally couldn't hold back, a tear fell from his eye, and he sighed softly, "I hope there will be a chance to meet again in the future."

　　Whoosh whoosh!

　　After returning to his own courtyard, Brian Young's breathing was rapid, his chest heaving uncontrollably.

　　"Father... Father, are you alive or dead?"

　　Brian Young's hands trembled, and in his mind appeared the image of the father he had admired since childhood.

　　"It's all because I'm not strong enough..."

　　Brian Young blamed himself inwardly, and his gaze suddenly fell on the mysterious ring worn on the middle finger of his right hand.

　　A sudden inspiration struck his heart.

Chapter 004: Dispersing Power Overnight

　　Staring at the mysterious ring in his hand, Brian Young's face showed a hint of anticipation.

　　"Ring... Xianhong Space... can you grant my wish?"

　　Brian Young murmured softly.

　　"Don't doubt it, Xianhong Space can grant any wish you have."

　　At that moment, a disdainful voice sounded in Brian Young's mind.

　　This voice sounded so familiar...

　　Swish!

　　The next moment, he once again entered the strange "Xianhong Space," standing on a patch of green grass, with a thatched hut and a little dog nearby.

　　Except for the green patch beneath his feet, all the surrounding land was a dark red-black, faintly exuding an aura of deathly stillness.

　　The one who had just spoken was clearly the little dog.

　　"Now you can think it over. Xianhong Space can help you fulfill any wish, but more importantly, it holds the second 'Heaven-defying Technique' in this vast universe. Countless spaces, countless worlds, among trillions upon trillions of living beings, your encounter with 'Xianhong Space' is an immense stroke of fortune." The little dog said calmly, its expression strikingly human-like—no one would think it was just an ordinary dog.

　　"Heaven-defying Technique? What's that? In my impression, in this world of cultivation, techniques are divided into three grades: beginner, low, intermediate, and high. Why have I never heard of a 'Heaven-defying Technique'?"

　　Brian Young asked in confusion.

　　"Hmph, the Heaven-defying Technique is unique—only two have ever appeared in the entire vast world. In your backwater place, how could there possibly be one? Even if there is, it's fake."

　　The little dog said smugly.

　　"It's actually that powerful!"

　　Brian Young immediately realized the value of this Heaven-defying Technique; perhaps there wasn't even one in the entire Dongsheng Continent, and it definitely surpassed high-level techniques.

　　"So, can you make your choice now?" The little dog showed a triumphant smile.

　　"But..."

　　As soon as Brian Young thought of "to master this technique, one must first castrate oneself," he started to shrink back.

　　"Right, didn't you say before that there was a compromise?"

　　Brian Young's eyes lit up, and he suddenly asked.

　　"That's right. To practice this technique, you must first self-harm, showing a spirit of selfless sacrifice. Becoming a eunuch is one form of self-harm—it makes you a cripple in terms of sexual function. There's another way: abolish your own cultivation, making you a cripple in terms of martial power."

　　A strange smile appeared in the little dog's eyes.

　　What? Abolish my own cultivation!

　　Brian Young looked utterly shocked, staring at the little dog with a wary expression.

　　For cultivators like them, abolishing one's own cultivation was a fate worse than death.

　　Brian Young had cultivated to the current Spirit Concentration stage, the result of more than ten years of bitter training.

　　Just imagine—over a decade of hard work destroyed in an instant. What a blow that would be! It would be no less devastating than becoming a eunuch.

　　"Heh, you don't want to pay the price? Before, I encountered ninety-nine people, and none of them could bring themselves to self-harm for this opportunity, or perhaps they just didn't believe in the power of 'Xianhong Space.' I hope you can make a wiser choice than they did. This is the second 'Heaven-defying Technique' in the vast universe! If you knew what kind of terrifying, invincible being was created by the first 'Heaven-defying Technique,' you wouldn't hesitate like this." The little dog said with a grin.

　　Brian Young's expression shifted between gloom and brightness as he fell into deep thought.

　　At a certain moment, he suddenly recalled what his master had said:

　　"Your father is most likely dead, and the The Young Family in the capital is one of his enemies. So, if you enter the capital's The Young Family, it's like a lamb entering a tiger's den!"

　　"At tomorrow's Wentian Assembly, under no circumstances should you agree to enter the capital's The Young Family."

　　That's it—a cripple!

　　If I become a cripple, I absolutely won't be able to enter the capital's The Young Family.

　　That way, the capital's The Young Family won't care about a powerless cripple like me.

　　Then, I can use this opportunity to focus on cultivation...

　　For my father, for the dream of immortality... Brian Young, with immense resolve, made a decision that would change his fate.

　　Abolish my own cultivation!

　　Brian Young's gaze gradually grew sharp; at this moment, his state of mind underwent a sudden transformation.

　　At the same time, he also began to understand the meaning of "only after breaking can one build anew and succeed."

　　Just think: if a person has such resolve, and can be so ruthless to himself, how could he not stand out, how could he not transcend the world?