Chapter 3 - "Do Not Use Unless Facing Mortal Peril"

“Too powerful to activate?” Xiao Yu muttered, momentarily stunned.

What could these three mysterious functions be, that even the system deems them too formidable to unlock?

This only heightened his curiosity. At the same time, it underscored a harsh truth: as a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, his strength was embarrassingly insufficient. He needed to elevate his cultivation as quickly as possible.

“System, what’s my current luck value? How much luck is required to unlock these functions?”

Host, as a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, your initial luck is 110 points. Unlocking the fourth function requires 50,000 luck points; the fifth function, 500,000 points; and the sixth function, 5,000,000 points.

“That much?!”

Xiao Yu’s face darkened. With a mere 110 points, the goal seemed impossibly distant. Five million points to unlock the sixth function? At this rate, he might as well dream of it.

Still, Xiao Yu consoled himself. Having access to the system’s existing three functions was already a boon—one had to learn contentment.

Ding!

Host’s starter gift pack has been placed in the system inventory. Please claim it promptly

, the system chimed.

“Finally, something that makes sense!” Xiao Yu grinned.

Following the system’s instructions, he opened the inventory. It resembled a game’s storage interface, with neatly organized grid slots. In one of the slots lay the promised gift pack.

Mindful of Fu Qu nearby, Xiao Yu stepped into the woods to avoid attracting attention. Only then did he cautiously retrieve and open the gift pack.

Ding!

Host has received the secret technique Great Void Art from the Zhē Xiān (遮仙) World!

A satisfied smile spread across Xiao Yu’s face. The

Great Void Art

was a complete set of sacred techniques from the

遮仙 (Zhē Xiān) World,

encompassing

Void Transference Technique,

Void Palm Imprint,

Void Concealment Technique,

and more.

Xiao Yu recalled how the protagonist of the

Zhē Xiān

novel, Ye Fan, had used the

Great Void Art

to battle a saint-level patriarch. Their fight had torn apart the skies and the earth, leaving the world in ruin—a scene reminiscent of an apocalypse.

[Great Void Art (大虚空术, Dà Xūkōng Shù): A set of advanced techniques from the fictional Zhē Xiān world, emphasizing spatial manipulation and combat dominance.]

“Ding! Host has received the

Supreme Immortal Root

from the

Fán Rén (凡人) World!

”

“Supreme Immortal Root?!”

The starter pack exceeded his expectations.

In the cultivation world, a cultivator’s

immortal root

determined their potential. Immortal roots were ranked as low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and supreme.

Among countless cultivators, the majority possessed low-grade roots. Mid-grade roots were relatively rare, high-grade roots were one in ten thousand, and supreme roots were even rarer—a treasure as rare as phoenix feathers or qilin horns.

Those with supreme roots boasted unmatched cultivation talent, seldom encountered bottlenecks, and were resistant to inner demons. Cultivating any technique came effortlessly, making them the darlings of the cultivation world.

System is loading the Great Void Art. 1%, 2%, 3%… 99%, 100%!

System is loading the Supreme Immortal Root. 1%, 2%, 3%… 99%, 100%!

As the loading process completed, two beams of divine light, pure and boundless, descended from the heavens, bathing Xiao Yu.

“What an incredible feeling.”

Basking in the light, Xiao Yu felt as if a divine elixir was being poured over him. His body underwent a complete transformation—his aptitude soared to unprecedented levels, making him a rare prodigy. The Supreme Immortal Root had taken full effect.

Additionally, Xiao Yu’s mind became imbued with profound knowledge—the entirety of the

Great Void Art.

Ding!

The system has detected that this location, Qinghe Mountain, meets the criteria for a check-in. Would you like to proceed?

“Yes, check in!” Xiao Yu replied decisively.

Check-in rewards spanned countless worlds, their quality determined by luck. As this was his first check-in, Xiao Yu couldn’t help but hope for a worthwhile reward.

Ding!

Host has successfully checked in and received the reward: Seal of Mountains and Rivers!

The

Seal of Mountains and Rivers

was a high-grade magical artifact that could only be used after acknowledging its master with a drop of blood. The jade seal bore engravings of vast landscapes and possessed the power to seal and suppress enemies.

[Seal of Mountains and Rivers (山河玺, Shānhé Xǐ): A high-grade artifact with immense sealing and suppressive powers. In Chinese culture, jade seals symbolize authority and legitimacy, adding weight to its significance.]

“Holy… a high-grade artifact!” Xiao Yu exclaimed in disbelief, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

High-grade artifacts were exceedingly rare. Even if Xiao Yu sold all his possessions, he wouldn’t be able to afford one. The only high-grade artifact he’d seen was Fu Qu’s

One Leaf Obscures the Eye,

a treasured gift from her father that had to be returned after use.

“Such a treasure mustn’t be exposed lightly,” Xiao Yu murmured, examining the golden jade seal in his hands.

Using his blood, Xiao Yu established a bond with the artifact. The moment the seal recognized him, it became an extension of his will. He could summon and wield it with a mere thought.

“This

Seal of Mountains and Rivers

is too valuable. I can’t use it unless I’m in mortal danger.”

For a Foundation Establishment cultivator to possess such an artifact was dangerous—it could easily attract greedy, powerful enemies. In the cultivation world, a treasured possession often brought calamity.

“Senior Brother! I’ve been looking everywhere for you. What are you doing here all alone?”

A cheerful, melodic voice broke the silence. Turning around, Xiao Yu saw Fu Qu approaching, her expression full of curiosity.