Chapter 70: Source
The attributes of the [Ancient Scroll] were formidable, but compared to the initial Void Existence, this one was clearly much more 'stingy.' This made Su Xiao realize that such good fortune as before might not come again.
After all, the [Book of Doors] was merely the first-place reward for the Strongest Warrior Battle. If it could be exchanged for nine items of the same rank as the Alchemy Codex, then the [Book of Doors] wouldn't have been used as the first-place reward for that battle.
Using the [Ancient Scroll] directly, a peculiar energy appeared throughout Su Xiao's body, accompanied by a flood of technique-related knowledge flooding into his mind.
This strange energy and technique knowledge required Su Xiao to gradually 'digest' on his own. The final level he could achieve depended entirely on himself.
Su Xiao briefly considered using another 'Treeborn Page' to see if he could also improve his firearm specialization, ideally to the Grandmaster level.
This idea was quickly dismissed. Frequent transactions with Void Existences would severely devalue the 'Treeborn Pages.' The first time he used this item, multiple Existences attempted to trade with him, but this time, only one had come.
The Existences were too ancient. For them, a 'Treeborn Page' might be a rare delicacy or supplement. Having not seen one for a long time, the sudden appearance of a single page would drive up their bids. However, if another page appeared within a relatively short time, the Existences would realize that more 'Treeborn Pages' would follow.
Three world progressions might not be short for Su Xiao, but for Existences whose lifespans were measured in tens of thousands of years, it might be just the time it took to doze off.
Su Xiao couldn't afford to drag out the time, as it related to his rate of strengthening. Since he couldn't delay, he planned to increase the quantity for his next transaction with the Existences, using 2 to 3 'Treeborn Pages' at once.
After concocting 3 bottles of [Oceanic Essence], the material exchange limit was reached. With plenty of time remaining, Su Xiao left the Alchemy Laboratory, went to bed, and fell asleep immediately.
He slept until he naturally woke up, adjusting his state to its peak. Checking his existing Soul Coins, he had 271 in total. The [Oceanic Essence] sold very well, at 35 Soul Coins per bottle, and they were snapped up instantly.
Not only that, but Beini's sale of [Oceanic Essence] had attracted numerous Mages, both from the Sixth and Seventh Ranks. They all came to pre-order [Oceanic Essence], with some even offering 100 Soul Coins for a single bottle.
Su Xiao temporarily declined these pre-order requests. He couldn't be tempted by immediate gains. Once a fixed customer base formed, it would create a small circle. People in that circle would fully enjoy the benefits of knowing an Alchemist and would prevent more people from entering the circle to share their interests. They might even try to drive out the original members of the circle, using every method to conceal the existence of Holy Flame, because the supply of potions was limited.
This was the situation Su Xiao least wanted to see. Therefore, Holy Flame remained free and spontaneous, unbound by constraints.
When the name Holy Flame became sufficiently renowned, that would be the time to reap the benefits. And that time wasn't far off; the Mage's order was a sign. In the future, there would only be more such people.
After washing up, Su Xiao left his Exclusive Room and headed straight for the Land of All Beings.
Cultivation was inevitably tedious, but to become strong, it was a necessary process. On the fifth level of the Land of All Beings, amidst a blizzard, Su Xiao sat cross-legged alone on the frozen ground, his long blade resting on his thighs.
He had recently discovered that meditating in the Land of All Beings had an explosively powerful effect. Moreover, he had multiple abilities that enhanced the meditation effect.
First was the Origin Stone, along with the 'Rhythm of All Things (Passive) ++++++' ability bonus from his Blade Technique. Adding the 'Heart Meditation: Soul Resonance' from breaking through 150 points in True Intelligence, and the bonus from the [Natural Resonance] Four-Star title, the combined effect of these four enhancements on his current meditation was unimaginable.
A genius? Su Xiao didn't consider himself a meditation genius. But with all these bonuses stacked up, even a meditation genius would shed envious tears upon seeing him. This was the strength Su Xiao had accumulated.
At a cost of 3 Soul Coins per hour, Su Xiao stayed in the Land of All Beings for nearly 27 hours. Completely exhausted, he returned to his Exclusive Room, lying on the bed without the strength to move even a finger, ignoring Bubu Wang rolling around beside him.
[Tip: The Hunter is about to return to the Real World.]
Seeing this prompt, Su Xiao sat up in bed and took two items from his storage space: [Identification Rune (Special Item)] and [Source].
[Identification Rune (Special Item)] was the task reward Su Xiao received after completing the final stage of his main mission in the previous world. As for [Source], it was his gain after defeating Ironfeather King and killing the Abyss Serpent.
[Source]
Origin: ???
Quality: ???
Category: ???
Rating: ???
Description: The beginning of everything, and... the end.
Selling Price: ???
Almost everything was question marks. Su Xiao planned to identify this item. The [Identification Rune] shattered in his hand, attaching itself to [Source].
[Source] looked like a blue stone, somewhat translucent, about the size of a walnut. At its very core was a tiny black dot.
As the identification began, the black dot at the center of [Source] expanded slightly, causing it to gradually change from blue to dark blue. Not only that, but the skin on Su Xiao's right hand holding [Source] also turned blue, with fluorescent particles appearing.
[Warning: The Hunter is being invaded by an unknown energy.]
[Unknown energy invasion has been neutralized.]
Azure Steel Shadow energy surged on Su Xiao's hand. Unless a large amount of energy was instantly transferred into his body, causing a prolonged effect, he wasn't afraid of this gradual energy invasion.
[Identification complete.]
[Source]
Origin: Source: Divine Land
Quality: Epic Rank ~ ???
Category: World Key / Immerse: Drowning Source (1/725).
Effect: Can use this item to enter the world where Source: Divine Land is located.
Warning: This is a Seventh-Rank high-risk world. Without mastering Grandmaster-level basic abilities, do not enter this world. Mortality rate will be above 85.75%.
Tip: Resources in this world are extremely abundant. Entry rights to this world cannot be obtained through random world matching.
Tip: If the Hunter chooses to enter this world, a minimum comprehensive evaluation of A- is required, otherwise there will be no comprehensive settlement reward.
Description: The beginning of everything, and... the end.
[Source] was a World Key, and also a source of power. However, the [Source] in Su Xiao's possession was incomplete, only one seven-hundred-and-twenty-fifth.
"A world of powerful techniques."
Su Xiao put away [Source] and chose to return to the Real World. A sensation of teleportation appeared.
[You have returned to the Real World. Please note the following regulations...]
In the accessory shop on the second floor of the Real World, the spatial fluctuations dissipated.
Su Xiao sat on the floor, sunlight streaming in through the gaps in the curtains. He had decided that his next world would be the one where 'Source: Divine Land' was located. It would definitely be a world very suitable for him.
PS: (Promoting a friend's book, title: House Fairy Tale. It's been a while since Feiwen did a shameless plug, his smile gradually darkening.)