Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

Inside the first jade box, over ten exquisite small porcelain vials were neatly arranged.

Uncorking the vials revealed only some dark brown medicinal dregs. Their Spiritual Qi had long since dissipated, turning them into worthless dust.

Evidently, even the finest Spirit Pills couldn't withstand the erosion of time.

Inside the second jade box lay a set of nine fine, crimson needles.

The needles were only half an inch long and as fine as ox hair. They were crimson all over, glinting with a cold, metallic luster. Although their spiritual glow was somewhat dim, one could still feel their sharp intent and the faint fluctuations of Spiritual Power.

Sun Yuzhi glanced at them, then turned to Chen Sheng and said,

"You're used to using a saber. This item is of little use to you. I'll be taking it."

"As you wish, Vice Envoy."

Chen Sheng had no objection.

Too much was already intertwined between him and Sun Yuzhi; Chen Sheng wasn't going to fuss over a minor treasure.

In the third jade box was a single, green Jade Scroll.

Sun Yuzhi examined it for a moment before saying,

"It's the *Profound Flame Treasure Scripture*—Profound Flame Daoist's primary Cultivation Technique and his life's cultivation insights. It can guide one all the way to the Golden Core Realm."

She then handed the Jade Scroll to Chen Sheng.

"You can use it as a reference for the experiences and insights on breaking through to Profound Mastery and condensing a Golden Core. As for switching your Cultivation Technique... you must be cautious."

Chen Sheng took it, glanced at it, and then set it down. Although the Cultivation Technique was marvelous, it wasn't a perfect match for his own path. It was fine as a reference, but there was no need to switch to it.

Besides this, the other Jade Scrolls on the bookshelf mostly recorded the Profound Flame Daoist's travels, miscellaneous knowledge, and some notes on Alchemy and Artifact Refining. They were quite beneficial for broadening one's horizons.

In another inconspicuous corner, a pile of about a hundred low-grade Elemental Crystals was stacked. Though it was a considerable fortune, it seemed rather ordinary compared to the cave mansion's legacy.

Chen Sheng's attention finally fell upon the crevice between the stone platform and the rock wall, behind the mummified corpse of the Profound Flame Daoist.

It looked ordinary, but following the Celestial Book's hint, he channeled energy into his fingers and tapped a specific spot several times.

CRACK...

With a soft sound, a black stone stele, about a foot square and three inches thick, popped out from the seemingly solid rock wall.

The stele was heavy in his hand, its material strange.

The surface of the stele was densely covered with characters, the calligraphy like silver hooks and iron strokes, exuding a natural Daoist rhythm.

At the very top, five ancient words were carved.

*Six Paths Primordial True Scripture*!

Chen Sheng focused his mind and read carefully, and waves gradually began to stir in his heart.

This was, astonishingly, the complete, advanced version of the *Six Extremes Golden Bell Technique* he cultivated.

Moreover, it was the authentic Daoist School Dharma-Body Dual Cultivation Profound Skill, unmodified by the Buddhist Sect.

The scripture was divided into the Innate Chapter, the Profound Mastery Chapter, and the Golden Core Chapter, its contents vast and profound.

Not only did it contain the protective Divine Techniques of the original *Six Extremes Golden Bell Technique*, but it also included several astonishingly powerful offensive methods, an Escape Technique, and a Body Refining Technique. It was a complete system that pointed directly to the Golden Core Realm.

"This Cultivation Technique..."

Sun Yuzhi, who had approached him at some point, looked at the stele's inscription, her elegant brows furrowing slightly.

"Though this technique is profound and abstruse, its power after mastery is immeasurable. Even across all of Yunzhou, those that could compare are likely as rare as a phoenix feather or a qilin horn. But the difficulty of cultivating it is also immense, with extremely high requirements for one's foundation, temperament, and resources."

"The *Six Extremes Golden Bell Technique* I previously cultivated seems to have evolved from this scripture's Innate Chapter."

Chen Sheng stroked the inscription, his gaze deep.

"It shares the same lineage. If I switch to cultivating it, I should get twice the result with half the effort."

More importantly, this was an authentic Mystic Sect true technique, which completely resolved the potential hidden dangers of practicing a Buddhist Cultivation Technique.

Seeing that his mind was made up, Sun Yuzhi didn't try to persuade him further and only reminded him,

"Everything in this cave mansion, aside from that set of Red Flame Needles, is yours. This is especially true for this Profound Spirit Yin Fire, which is the most valuable. But you must remember: do not forcibly refine it before you've entered Profound Mastery and generated True Essence. Otherwise, the Yin Fire will lash back. At best you'll be severely injured; at worst, you'll be incinerated."

Chen Sheng nodded with a solemn expression.

The Celestial Book had indicated the same thing earlier.

He could not refine this Yin Fire before reaching Profound Mastery.

"Now that we have the items, should we return to the Prefecture City immediately, or..."

Sun Yuzhi looked at Chen Sheng.

Without realizing it, her own thoughts had become deeply influenced by Chen Sheng's judgment. She subconsciously wanted to ask for his opinion rather than making an arbitrary decision on her own.

Chen Sheng put away the stone stele. He looked at the cluster of Profound Spirit Yin Fire burning quietly on the stone platform, then felt the Poisonous Flood Dragon Inner Core in his robes and said in a deep voice,

"Vice Envoy, this subordinate wishes to enter seclusion here for a time. First, to switch to the *Six Paths Primordial True Scripture* and solidify my foundation. Second... I want to use the tranquility of this place to attempt a breakthrough to the Profound Mastery realm."

Hearing this, a faint blush, barely perceptible, crept onto Sun Yuzhi's fair face, and her gaze drifted slightly to the side.

Now that they had the Poisonous Flood Dragon Inner Core, she naturally knew exactly what the matter of "Jiao and Luan Complement Each Other, Yin-Yang Union" entailed.

After a moment of silence, Sun Yuzhi nodded lightly, her voice a little softer than usual.

"In that case... very well. This place is secluded. You can focus on your seclusion and switching your Cultivation Technique. I... will stand as Protector for you here."

"My thanks, Vice Envoy."

Chen Sheng cupped his fists, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

Once he successfully switched his Cultivation Technique and stabilized his realm, it would be time to use the power of the Poisonous Flood Dragon Inner Core and the Red Simurgh Yin Source to burst open the gates to Profound Mastery in one fell swoop.

After that, he would refine the Profound Spirit Yin Fire and merge it with his Nine Nether Profound Gang.

By the time he emerged from seclusion, his strength would have undergone a true metamorphosis!

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