Chương 68: Chapter 68: The Unlocked Secrets of the Hidden Space
Feng Yan paced the library in her courtyard, her thoughts racing as she browsed through the ancient texts lining the shelves. The dim light from the setting sun filtered through the high windows, casting long shadows across the room. She had been restless ever since her advancement to Immortal Peak. It wasn't just the breakthrough that troubled her—it was the manner in which she had advanced.
She had skipped entire stages, most notably the Golden Core stage, which was a fundamental part of the cultivation process. In her recent breakthrough, she bypassed it entirely. How could that be possible? Every text she had read thus far emphasized the importance of the Golden Core as the foundation for further cultivation. Cultivators spend years, even decades, refining their Golden Core before advancing, and yet she had passed it without so much as a struggle.
Feng Yan sat down at one of the large wooden tables, ancient scrolls and books spread out before her. She had been pouring over them for hours, seeking any mention of others who had experienced what she had. There were tales of prodigies, those blessed by the heavens with unparalleled talent, but even they had followed the traditional path of cultivation.
"Why am I different?" she murmured to herself, fingers tracing the faded ink on one of the pages.
She knew that with the help of advancement pills, she had advanced quickly, but those pills were supposed to assist in breakthroughs, not bypass stages entirely. The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she became. Cultivation was a precise and structured process, and any deviation from the norm usually meant one of two things: a rare blessing or a hidden danger.
She needed answers, and she needed them soon.
The old texts offered little in the way of explanation. Feng Yan had scoured through several tomes on cultivation techniques, ancient martial arts, and spiritual power, but none of them even hinted at the possibility of skipping an entire cultivation stage. In fact, many of them warned against any attempt to accelerate one's cultivation too quickly, as it could lead to instability and even destruction of one's foundation.
Frustrated, she pushed the books away and leaned back in her chair. It didn't make sense. She could feel the power coursing through her, her connection to the spiritual energy around her growing stronger by the day. But without the Golden Core stage, she feared that her cultivation was incomplete—fragile, even.
As she sat there, deep in thought, a sudden realization hit her.
"The space!" she whispered to herself, her eyes widening in revelation.
Her personal space, the hidden realm that she had discovered early in her cultivation journey, had been her sanctuary. It was there that she had found a quiet place to cultivate, far from the prying eyes of the outside world. Over time, the space had revealed hidden layers, each one unlocking new treasures and secrets as she advanced.
She remembered that after her last breakthrough, the space had hinted at unlocking the third layer, but in the excitement of her rapid advancement, she had almost forgotten about it. If the answer wasn't in the books, perhaps it was hidden within the third layer of her space.
Without hesitation, Feng Yan stood up, her heart racing with anticipation. She gathered the scrolls and books and placed them back on the shelves. There was no time to waste. If the third layer held the secrets she sought, then she needed to uncover them immediately.
Leaving the library behind, she made her way to her private courtyard. The cool evening air brushed against her skin as she reached the center of the courtyard where a small, serene pool of water reflected the night sky. Closing her eyes, she concentrated on the connection she shared with her personal space.
In an instant, she was transported into the tranquil realm. The familiar surroundings of her space greeted her—the lush greenery, the quiet river, and the ancient temple that stood at the heart of it all. But this time, something was different. There was a faint glow in the distance, a soft light that hadn't been there before.
Feng Yan's eyes narrowed. That must be the third hidden layer.
With quick strides, she made her way toward the light, her heart pounding in her chest. The terrain of her space shifted slightly as she walked, the air around her growing denser with spiritual energy. She could feel the power thrumming beneath the surface, as if the space itself was alive and waiting for her to unlock its secrets.
As she approached the light, she saw it emanating from a large stone door. Intricate carvings adorned the surface of the door, depicting celestial beasts, ancient symbols, and swirling patterns of energy. The door had always been there, but until now, it had remained firmly sealed.
She reached out, placing her hand on the cool stone. The moment her fingers touched the surface, the carvings began to glow brighter, and the door slowly creaked open.
Beyond the door lay a vast hall, its walls lined with shelves of ancient scrolls and artifacts. At the center of the room stood a large pedestal, atop which rested a single, glowing scroll. Feng Yan's eyes were immediately drawn to it. She could feel its power radiating through the room, and something told her that this was what she had been searching for.
With cautious steps, she approached the pedestal and carefully picked up the scroll. The moment she touched it, a wave of information flooded her mind, images and words flashing before her eyes.
It was a record—a record of a rare and ancient cultivation technique, one that had long been forgotten by the world. The technique was known as the "Eternal Phoenix Rebirth", a method that allowed the cultivator to bypass traditional stages of cultivation by tapping into the power of their own unique physique.
Her breath caught in her throat as she read the description. The Eternal Phoenix Rebirth was said to be a gift from the heavens, bestowed only upon those with a special bloodline or a connection to ancient forces. It allowed the cultivator to skip levels, advance rapidly, and draw power from their very essence. But it came with a warning—while the technique granted immense power, it also required absolute control and discipline. If misused, it could lead to catastrophic consequences.
Feng Yan's hands trembled as she absorbed the knowledge. Could this be the reason she had skipped the Golden Core stage? The scroll described a physique that perfectly matched her own—the Phoenix Bloodline. The more she read, the more everything began to make sense. Her rapid advancement, her ability to skip levels, and the strange connection she felt to spiritual energy—it was all tied to this ancient technique.
But the scroll also spoke of the dangers. If she continued to advance without mastering the technique, her cultivation could become unstable. The very power that had helped her skip stages could one day lead to her downfall if she wasn't careful.
She knew now that the answers she sought weren't in the outside world—they were within her, within the power she had been born with.
Clutching the scroll tightly, Feng Yan made her way back to the door of the hidden layer. The path ahead of her was clearer than ever, but it was also more dangerous. She would need to master the Eternal Phoenix Rebirth if she wanted to continue advancing. And she would need to be prepared for whatever challenges lay ahead.
As she left the hidden space and returned to her courtyard, Feng Yan's mind was filled with determination. The secrets of her unique cultivation had been unlocked, and now, it was time to master them.
The journey to the pinnacle of cultivation was just beginning.
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