Without hesitation, while stationed at the same location awaiting Duan Ziming and his crew, Jiang Chen commenced a thorough examination of his acquisitions.
"This time, I've hit a huge windfall!"
Eyes brimming with eager anticipation, Jiang Chen activated his system panel.
At once, he perceived two options in the most prominent central position.
One such was the Heaven-Defying Fate Changer 'Wordless Heavenly Jade', appearing no different than a commonplace jade token.
It bore a striking similarity to when he had secured possession of the Burning World Red Lotus.
Below the Wordless Heavenly Jade, accompanying text supplied explanatory details.
In actuality, the Wordless Heavenly Jade was the legacy of an astounding titan named Sikong Biexing. He sealed his accumulated wisdom and unparalleled combat prowess within the pinnacle bone of his skull before departing from this world.
Subsequently, his lineage and countless formidable figures across generations perpetually refined it until the artifact ultimately came into existence.
This Sikong Biexing was the mightiest being on the Great Heaven Immortal Star, and his progeny had maintained dominion over the Great Heaven Immortal Star for an incalculable span of years.
However, in an unforeseen turn of events, the Great Heaven Immortal Star was annihilated, leading to the complete disintegration of the entire planet.
The fate of the Wordless Heavenly Jade thereafter remained a mystery.
'Great Heaven Immortal Star! An entire planet!'
'This suggests that the Immortal Martial Continent isn't the only hub of cultivator civilization in the cosmos.'
'Beyond the boundaries of the Immortal Martial Continent, concepts of planets, and perhaps even star systems and star fields exist.'
'Could it be that this Immortal Martial Continent is actually a massive planet in itself?'
'Such a planet, however, would be so immense that even a potent cultivator civilization might struggle to explore it in its entirety.'
'And the vast geographical expanses could lead to informational isolation among the various ultra-powerful forces, akin to the pre-modern era on Earth when technology was still in its infancy.'
'Of course, these are merely conjectures. In the realm of cultivation, all things are within the realm of possibility!'
'...'
These thoughts whirlpooled in Jiang Chen's mind.
He understood.
Employing the Wordless Heavenly Jade would unquestionably entangle him in the karma associated with the Great Heaven Immortal Star and Sikong Biexing.
'This could invite a multitude of troubles.'
'However, it also heralds opportunities!'
'System, I choose to utilize the Heaven-Defying Fate Changer, Wordless Heavenly Jade!'
A resolute gleam sparked in Jiang Chen's eyes as he decisively delivered his command without any second thoughts.
[Ding! You have chosen to activate the Wordless Heavenly Jade!]
[Ding! Added to the 'Heaven-Defying Fate Changer' category!]
A pair of system notifications echoed within his mind.
Immediately following that.
The Wordless Heavenly Jade from the system panel materialized directly at the core of Jiang Chen's chest!
'It manifested itself within my body!'
'That's entirely dissimilar to Ye Fan merely holding it in his palm.'
'Hmm, it's evident that my connection with the Wordless Heavenly Jade is far deeper than Ye Fan's, to the point of fusion!'
A look of surprise was quickly followed by a gleam of joy on Jiang Chen's visage.
Just at that moment.
Whirr!
Jiang Chen could distinctly perceive numerous strands of blood coursing from his heart, intertwining and assimilating with the Wordless Heavenly Jade.
But it didn't end there.
Even his spine burgeoned with bony, spiderweb-like tendrils that seamlessly melded into the Wordless Heavenly Jade.
All of a sudden!
Jiang Chen experienced an indescribably mysterious sensation.
It felt as if he had sprouted an entirely new organ, a super organ under his flawless command!
Through this newly-formed organ.
Jiang Chen sensed his comprehension of cultivation techniques and secret arts ascend dramatically, reaching a pinnacle he had never dared to envision!
Some cultivation methods he had recently practiced.
Such as the Cold Sky Frost Brilliance Secrets, the Wind Void Steps, and other cultivation methods.
He found he no longer needed to train them, as he had already grasped a multitude of their core principles.
If he committed to their practice, he would certainly be able to attain the perfect-level in an extraordinarily brief span of time.
Employing the Wordless Heavenly Jade, he could instantaneously master a cultivation method from its rudiments to the perfect-level!
'Marvelous!'
'With the Wordless Heavenly Jade, I can finally cast aside concerns about mastering cultivation methods!'
'This way, I can keep pace with those prodigious protagonists more swiftly and have a heightened chance of suppressing them!'
'Furthermore, given the current cultivation techniques and secret arts, once I complete the practice, it will undoubtedly cause my combat prowess to skyrocket, much like Ye Fan, I could practically challenge foes across two major realms!'
'...'
Jiang Chen mused, an infectious, beaming smile slowly spreading across his features.
However, he did not plunge into practicing the cultivation methods right away.
Instead, his focus shifted to the second option displayed on the system interface.
The System Mall Upgrade Big Gift Package!
'The System Mall, upon its inauguration, showered me with a treasure trove of riches!'
'Now, with the System Mall ascended to level two, I wonder what enticing rewards await me in this big gift package!'
Jiang Chen's lips curled in eager anticipation before he declared, 'System, activate the System Mall Upgrade Big Gift Package!'
No sooner had his words echoed.
The system prompt responded instantaneously.
[Ding! You have been awarded a Dao Palace realm spiritual plant, 'Primordial Essence Moist Flower'*1!]
[Ding! You have been awarded a Dao Palace realm top-grade cultivation pill, 'Nine Suns True Spirit Enhancing Pill'*1!]
[Ding! You have been awarded a Dao Palace realm sword formation manual, 'Indestructible Myriad Shapes Sword Formation'*1!]
[Ding! You have been awarded a Dao Palace realm storage artifact, 'Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring'*1!]
[Ding! You have been awarded 10 random natural treasures suitable for the Dao Comprehension realm, 100 random natural treasures suitable for the Inquiring Journey realm, and 1000 random natural treasures suitable for the Heavenly Origin realm!]
A lengthy catalogue of system notifications flooded Jiang Chen's consciousness!
"Inc-Inc... Incredible!"
'Is the System Mall Upgrade Big Gift Package seriously this astonishing!? Such an array of treasures!?'
'Armed with these treasures, my combat prowess is bound to skyrocket in the blink of an eye!'
Jiang Chen's heart pounded with exhilaration, a sense of euphoria sweeping over him as if he had stepped into a dream of unrivaled delight.
In the very next moment.
A purple-black ring, sized to fit a thumb, materialized before him.
This was the Dao Palace realm storage artifact – the 'Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring'!
Owing to the substantial volume of the remaining treasures, the system conveniently stowed them within the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring.
At that moment, Jiang Chen extended his hand and grasped the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring.
Instantly, he grasped the nature of this Dao Palace realm storage artifact.
The Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring!
It was practically the Moondust Ring, but escalated, enhanced, and evolved to unparalleled levels!
Not only did it offer a staggering storage expanse measuring ten thousand meters in every dimension, but it also endowed Jiang Chen with an amplified ability to conceal his existence. He could effortlessly mask his aura and disguise his cultivation base, even gaining the power of invisibility!
Furthermore.
The Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring boasted additional capacities to thwart divine sense detection, trace divine sense back to its source, and defend against spiritual assaults.
'It's utterly astounding.'
'Truly befitting of a Dao Palace realm treasure!'
'Above the Heavenly Origin realm lies the Inquiring Journey realm, superseded by the Dao Comprehension realm, and only then comes the esteemed Dao Palace realm!'
'This Dao Palace realm must represent the zenith of the Second Step of the Cultivation Path.'
'Further beyond lies the Third Step of the Cultivation Path, known as the Void Tribulation realm.'
Cradling the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring, Jiang Chen couldn't help but marvel in awe.
Immediately thereafter.
He slid both the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring and the Moondust Ring onto the fingers of his left hand.
Then, with a mere flicker of thought.
Both rings simultaneously vanished, mirroring the behavior of the Eternal Vows Binding Ring.
"This is incredible!"
"The Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring, a top-grade artifact of the Dao Palace realm, is so effortless for even me to activate. The consumption of Yuan Power is remarkably efficient!"
Jiang Chen raised his left hand, his wide eyes studying it in wonder, his gaze filled with profound respect.
After all, when juxtaposed with the Eternal Vows Binding Ring – which, despite its unfathomable origins, could merely be classified as an auxiliary artifact –
The Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring provided a direct enhancement to his combat capabilities.
However, he was aware.
If he desired to utilize the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring to cloak his entire body and suppress his aura fully, the energy expenditure would be on a whole other scale.
Even to achieve invisibility at the Heavenly Origin realm level – ensuring he wouldn't be detected by cultivators of the same realm – would demand an enormous amount of Yuan Power.
And to attain a level of invisibility that even practitioners of the Inquiring Journey realm couldn't pierce through would necessitate an even greater surge of Yuan Power.
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Without hesitation, while stationed at the same location awaiting Duan Ziming and his crew, Jiang Chen commenced a thorough examination of his acquisitions.
"This time, I've hit a huge windfall!"
Eyes brimming with eager anticipation, Jiang Chen activated his system panel.
At once, he perceived two options in the most prominent central position.
One such was the Heaven-Defying Fate Changer 'Wordless Heavenly Jade', appearing no different than a commonplace jade token.
It bore a striking similarity to when he had secured possession of the Burning World Red Lotus.
Below the Wordless Heavenly Jade, accompanying text supplied explanatory details.
In actuality, the Wordless Heavenly Jade was the legacy of an astounding titan named Sikong Biexing. He sealed his accumulated wisdom and unparalleled combat prowess within the pinnacle bone of his skull before departing from this world.
Subsequently, his lineage and countless formidable figures across generations perpetually refined it until the artifact ultimately came into existence.
This Sikong Biexing was the mightiest being on the Great Heaven Immortal Star, and his progeny had maintained dominion over the Great Heaven Immortal Star for an incalculable span of years.
However, in an unforeseen turn of events, the Great Heaven Immortal Star was annihilated, leading to the complete disintegration of the entire planet.
The fate of the Wordless Heavenly Jade thereafter remained a mystery.
'Great Heaven Immortal Star! An entire planet!'
'This suggests that the Immortal Martial Continent isn't the only hub of cultivator civilization in the cosmos.'
'Beyond the boundaries of the Immortal Martial Continent, concepts of planets, and perhaps even star systems and star fields exist.'
'Could it be that this Immortal Martial Continent is actually a massive planet in itself?'
'Such a planet, however, would be so immense that even a potent cultivator civilization might struggle to explore it in its entirety.'
'And the vast geographical expanses could lead to informational isolation among the various ultra-powerful forces, akin to the pre-modern era on Earth when technology was still in its infancy.'
'Of course, these are merely conjectures. In the realm of cultivation, all things are within the realm of possibility!'
'...'
These thoughts whirlpooled in Jiang Chen's mind.
He understood.
Employing the Wordless Heavenly Jade would unquestionably entangle him in the karma associated with the Great Heaven Immortal Star and Sikong Biexing.
'This could invite a multitude of troubles.'
'However, it also heralds opportunities!'
'System, I choose to utilize the Heaven-Defying Fate Changer, Wordless Heavenly Jade!'
A resolute gleam sparked in Jiang Chen's eyes as he decisively delivered his command without any second thoughts.
[Ding! You have chosen to activate the Wordless Heavenly Jade!]
[Ding! Added to the 'Heaven-Defying Fate Changer' category!]
A pair of system notifications echoed within his mind.
Immediately following that.
The Wordless Heavenly Jade from the system panel materialized directly at the core of Jiang Chen's chest!
'It manifested itself within my body!'
'That's entirely dissimilar to Ye Fan merely holding it in his palm.'
'Hmm, it's evident that my connection with the Wordless Heavenly Jade is far deeper than Ye Fan's, to the point of fusion!'
A look of surprise was quickly followed by a gleam of joy on Jiang Chen's visage.
Just at that moment.
Whirr!
Jiang Chen could distinctly perceive numerous strands of blood coursing from his heart, intertwining and assimilating with the Wordless Heavenly Jade.
But it didn't end there.
Even his spine burgeoned with bony, spiderweb-like tendrils that seamlessly melded into the Wordless Heavenly Jade.
All of a sudden!
Jiang Chen experienced an indescribably mysterious sensation.
It felt as if he had sprouted an entirely new organ, a super organ under his flawless command!
Through this newly-formed organ.
Jiang Chen sensed his comprehension of cultivation techniques and secret arts ascend dramatically, reaching a pinnacle he had never dared to envision!
Some cultivation methods he had recently practiced.
Such as the Cold Sky Frost Brilliance Secrets, the Wind Void Steps, and other cultivation methods.
He found he no longer needed to train them, as he had already grasped a multitude of their core principles.
If he committed to their practice, he would certainly be able to attain the perfect-level in an extraordinarily brief span of time.
Employing the Wordless Heavenly Jade, he could instantaneously master a cultivation method from its rudiments to the perfect-level!
'Marvelous!'
'With the Wordless Heavenly Jade, I can finally cast aside concerns about mastering cultivation methods!'
'This way, I can keep pace with those prodigious protagonists more swiftly and have a heightened chance of suppressing them!'
'Furthermore, given the current cultivation techniques and secret arts, once I complete the practice, it will undoubtedly cause my combat prowess to skyrocket, much like Ye Fan, I could practically challenge foes across two major realms!'
'...'
Jiang Chen mused, an infectious, beaming smile slowly spreading across his features.
However, he did not plunge into practicing the cultivation methods right away.
Instead, his focus shifted to the second option displayed on the system interface.
The System Mall Upgrade Big Gift Package!
'The System Mall, upon its inauguration, showered me with a treasure trove of riches!'
'Now, with the System Mall ascended to level two, I wonder what enticing rewards await me in this big gift package!'
Jiang Chen's lips curled in eager anticipation before he declared, 'System, activate the System Mall Upgrade Big Gift Package!'
No sooner had his words echoed.
The system prompt responded instantaneously.
[Ding! You have been awarded a Dao Palace realm spiritual plant, 'Primordial Essence Moist Flower'*1!]
[Ding! You have been awarded a Dao Palace realm top-grade cultivation pill, 'Nine Suns True Spirit Enhancing Pill'*1!]
[Ding! You have been awarded a Dao Palace realm sword formation manual, 'Indestructible Myriad Shapes Sword Formation'*1!]
[Ding! You have been awarded a Dao Palace realm storage artifact, 'Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring'*1!]
[Ding! You have been awarded 10 random natural treasures suitable for the Dao Comprehension realm, 100 random natural treasures suitable for the Inquiring Journey realm, and 1000 random natural treasures suitable for the Heavenly Origin realm!]
A lengthy catalogue of system notifications flooded Jiang Chen's consciousness!
"Inc-Inc... Incredible!"
'Is the System Mall Upgrade Big Gift Package seriously this astonishing!? Such an array of treasures!?'
'Armed with these treasures, my combat prowess is bound to skyrocket in the blink of an eye!'
Jiang Chen's heart pounded with exhilaration, a sense of euphoria sweeping over him as if he had stepped into a dream of unrivaled delight.
In the very next moment.
A purple-black ring, sized to fit a thumb, materialized before him.
This was the Dao Palace realm storage artifact – the 'Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring'!
Owing to the substantial volume of the remaining treasures, the system conveniently stowed them within the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring.
At that moment, Jiang Chen extended his hand and grasped the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring.
Instantly, he grasped the nature of this Dao Palace realm storage artifact.
The Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring!
It was practically the Moondust Ring, but escalated, enhanced, and evolved to unparalleled levels!
Not only did it offer a staggering storage expanse measuring ten thousand meters in every dimension, but it also endowed Jiang Chen with an amplified ability to conceal his existence. He could effortlessly mask his aura and disguise his cultivation base, even gaining the power of invisibility!
Furthermore.
The Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring boasted additional capacities to thwart divine sense detection, trace divine sense back to its source, and defend against spiritual assaults.
'It's utterly astounding.'
'Truly befitting of a Dao Palace realm treasure!'
'Above the Heavenly Origin realm lies the Inquiring Journey realm, superseded by the Dao Comprehension realm, and only then comes the esteemed Dao Palace realm!'
'This Dao Palace realm must represent the zenith of the Second Step of the Cultivation Path.'
'Further beyond lies the Third Step of the Cultivation Path, known as the Void Tribulation realm.'
Cradling the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring, Jiang Chen couldn't help but marvel in awe.
Immediately thereafter.
He slid both the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring and the Moondust Ring onto the fingers of his left hand.
Then, with a mere flicker of thought.
Both rings simultaneously vanished, mirroring the behavior of the Eternal Vows Binding Ring.
"This is incredible!"
"The Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring, a top-grade artifact of the Dao Palace realm, is so effortless for even me to activate. The consumption of Yuan Power is remarkably efficient!"
Jiang Chen raised his left hand, his wide eyes studying it in wonder, his gaze filled with profound respect.
After all, when juxtaposed with the Eternal Vows Binding Ring – which, despite its unfathomable origins, could merely be classified as an auxiliary artifact –
The Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring provided a direct enhancement to his combat capabilities.
However, he was aware.
If he desired to utilize the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring to cloak his entire body and suppress his aura fully, the energy expenditure would be on a whole other scale.
Even to achieve invisibility at the Heavenly Origin realm level – ensuring he wouldn't be detected by cultivators of the same realm – would demand an enormous amount of Yuan Power.
And to attain a level of invisibility that even practitioners of the Inquiring Journey realm couldn't pierce through would necessitate an even greater surge of Yuan Power.
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