Chapter 9: Chapter 9 : The Treasure
It had been 10 years since Shen Xiang began his training at the Everlasting Heaven Gate. Although he had not yet cultivated officially, his body had become much stronger, now possessing physical strength equivalent to that of a peak Immortal Ascension cultivator.
He had undergone extremely grueling training, which included a year of medicinal baths and practicing in a gravity room. He was thrown into lava pools, freezing pools, lightning pools, and poison pools by Shen Shizu.
He endured these trials for 10 years, and although they were extremely painful, he never complained or gave up on his training. This experience helped him mature significantly.
"Senior Sister Shen." When Shen Xiang entered the Everlasting Heaven Gate, he appeared before Shen Shizu and respectfully bowed, realizing that without Shen Shizu's guidance, he would have taken many detours.
"Today will be our final meeting for now, as I need to rest to recharge, and you won't be able to enter this place for a while until you reach the Immortal Ascension level of cultivation," Shen Shizu said. "Before we part ways, let's go to the library to find a cultivation technique for you, then head to the treasure room to retrieve some pills and artifacts."
After Shen Shizu spoke, she walked toward the library, with Shen Xiang following behind.
Upon seeing the 10-story pagoda before him, Shen Xiang couldn't help but feel awe. Even though he had visited this place many times to study, it still amazed him because this place was a treasure trove.
According to Shen Shizu, this place held knowledge from across the universe, including cultivation techniques, medicinal recipes, rare materials, diseases, medicine, arrays, and more.
"Once you reach the second floor, just stand in the designated spot, because the techniques from the second to the tenth floor will choose someone if that person is suitable," Shen Shizu briefly explained before finding a seat.
Seeing Shen Shizu walk away, Shen Xiang ascended the stairs to the second floor. When he reached the second floor, he looked around before walking toward the podium in the center of the floor. Upon reaching the center of the podium, he stopped, as Shen Shizu had only instructed him to stand there.
It wasn't long before the entire second to tenth floors lit up, and the books, which had been neatly arranged on the shelves, suddenly floated and spun in the air.
Shen Xiang marveled at the sight, but his attention was drawn to 9 books that flew toward him before stopping in front of him.
Once the 9 books were in front of him, the remaining floating books returned to their original places, leaving only 9 books in front of Shen Xiang. He then took the books and went downstairs to meet Shen Shizu.
"Senior Sister Shen." When Shen Xiang appeared with the 9 books, Shen Shizu was somewhat surprised. She had expected Shen Xiang to receive at most 7 books, but the more he received, the better it was.
The 9 books Shen Xiang obtained were as follows:
1. The Primordial Chaos Scripture (Qi Cultivation)
2. The Ancient Body Strengthening Technique (Body Cultivation)
3. The Divine Soul Technique (Soul Cultivation)
4. The Heavenly Dual Cultivation Technique
5. The Heavenly Refining Technique (Alchemy)
6. The Heavenly Forging Technique (Artifact Forging)
7. The Heavenly Array Technique (Array Formation)
8. The True Sword Technique
9. The True Spear Technique
"You're very lucky to have received 9 books. Place all the books on the table, then drip your blood onto each book," Shen Shizu instructed.
Without hesitation, Shen Xiang followed Shen Shizu's instructions and began dripping his blood onto each of the books in front of him.
The books then glowed and shot into Shen Xiang's body, merging with his soul.
Shen Xiang then sat cross-legged to absorb the information he had just gained. After almost a full day of absorbing the information, Shen Xiang finally regained his awareness.
"Let's go to the treasure room," Shen Shizu said. Without waiting for Shen Xiang's response, she enveloped him with her energy, and they disappeared, reappearing in front of the treasure room door.
"Wait here for a moment." This time, Shen Shizu entered the treasure room to select treasures for Shen Xiang. After a short while, she came out carrying 3 cosmic bags.
"Keep these in a safe place. Inside the cosmic bags are Spirit Stones, Pills, Herbs, Materials, and Artifacts to meet your needs for the next few years," Shen Shizu said, handing them to Shen Xiang. The two then left to say their goodbyes.
"Thank you, Senior Sister Shen, for taking care of me all this time. I will grow strong, and remember your promise: when I become very powerful, I will make you my woman." Without waiting for Shen Shizu's reply, Shen Xiang immediately left the Everlasting Heaven Gate, fearing Shen Shizu would beat him up.
"Fufu~ When you return, I'll beat you until you can't walk out of bed for a week," Shen Shizu smiled as she heard Shen Xiang's words.