373: Practice the secret technique! (four thousand words)

Virtual Universe, Yuxiang Mountain.

In the study on the third floor of Manor 0116 in the Original Sector.

After a brief renovation, Chen Fan had transformed this hundred-square-meter study into a room that suited his style.

Sitting in front of the pre-prepared computer, Chen Fan began to browse the structure of this Original Sector.

It was his first time becoming a core member of the Original Sector, and if Chen Fan said he wasn't excited, he would definitely be lying.

After all, this was the territory of one of the five major powers.

All the rare treasures, materials, and weapons that couldn't be found outside could easily be found here.

Similarly, the cost was much lower than in the outside world.

“Master, you should first look at the good things prepared for you, this genius, in this notebook.”

Liu Qiyue appeared beside Chen Fan at some point, leaning casually on a chair.

“Hmm!” Chen Fan nodded, then opened the notebook screen and clicked into a 'Treasures' folder.

As soon as it opened, the screen was filled with dense text—

'Secret Arts', 'Weapons', 'Treasures', 'Tools', or 'Other Special Categories'… each category also had sub-divisions—'Plant Life', 'Metal Life', 'Flesh and Blood Life'… Just by glancing at it, Chen Fan immediately judged that the treasures here were definitely many times richer than the collections of Heavenly Azure Dragon Lord and Blood Blade Venerable.

Because, according to what Chen Fan knew, these two Universe Exalts were only top Overlord-level existences, while the Virtual Universe Corporation's treasury encompassed most of the Human Race's treasures.

To put it bluntly, this was a huge treasure trove!

Immediately after, Chen Fan selected any item and clicked it open.

Whoosh!!

The screen switched, and numerous illustrated descriptions instantly appeared.

At this moment, Chen Fan saw not only many rare treasures he had only heard of, but also the points required to exchange for these treasures.

It was then that Chen Fan remembered some of the rules Ru Lie had mentioned when they were chatting earlier—

First and foremost, almost all transactions in the entire Yuxiang Mountain were completed using points.

As for other daily life items, hun yuan units or other currencies could be used instead.

However, anything involving items from the Virtual Universe Corporation's treasury required points for exchange.

Therefore, points here were extremely important; even one point was worth several times a hun yuan unit.

It was very difficult to buy them with money.

“**** 100,000 points per portion (Primitive Mystical Region 30% off, Highest Beginning Mythical Region 20% off, Heaven and Earth Secret Realm 10% off, Doomsday Secret Realm full price)”

“...”

Seeing these treasures, their exchange prices, and the notes that followed, Chen Fan understood.

Although he had known these things for a long time, truly encountering them brought a different feeling.

“Little Master, what you need to look at now are secret arts!”

“You are truly lacking in the area of secret arts; relying solely on the inheritances of two Universe Overlords is too shallow!”

Liu Qiyue spoke earnestly.

To her, the divine abilities and secret arts of a Universe Overlord could only be used as a transition and could not be used long-term.

Because, according to the growth trajectory she had set for Chen Fan, he was destined to surpass a Universe Overlord.

“Hmm, I still have a million points in rewards; I can see what secret arts I can exchange for!”

Listening to the demoness's reminder, Chen Fan's eyes brightened, and he immediately had a direction.

However, he still felt some regret in his heart.

Because he possessed a massive fortune left behind by two Universe Overlords, but these hun yuan units could not be exchanged back into points.

Otherwise, Chen Fan would have been able to purchase heavily from this treasury.

Perhaps, this was another way the Virtual Universe Corporation cultivated elite geniuses!

Chen Fan pondered silently in his heart, regretting the situation.

Then, he directly clicked on 'Secret Arts' and started looking for secret arts suitable for flesh and blood life forms.

Because whether it was his Earthling main body, which had already reached Universe Rank Level Nine, or his Heavenly Demon Race Clone, they were fundamentally flesh and blood bodies.

Chen Fan's Heavenly Demon Race Clone was not like Luo Feng's Demonic Killer Race Clone, which was merely an energy life form.

Clicking on the 'Secret Arts' that flesh and blood life forms could cultivate, Chen Fan began to search diligently.

Various secret arts flashed before his eyes—Diamond Body, Surging Waves, Void Scripture, Hundred Origin Divine Thunder, Dao Wind and Waves, Scarlet Profound Battle Art, Void Demonic Insect Art… Secret arts, each with no small reputation in the universe, appeared on the screen like common goods.

One must know that every single one of these secret arts, if thrown out, could cause Undyings to fight over them madly.

Many times, the value of a single secret art was equivalent to many Black Dragon Mountain Empires!

Chen Fan had already clearly understood all of this from the memory crystals left by the two Universe Overlords.

So, Chen Fan merely glanced indifferently at these 'decent' secret arts, then continued to scroll down, searching—

Space-Time Notes, Soul Annihilation Art, Nine Star Map, Myriad Phase Sealing Art… These top-tier secret arts also entered Chen Fan's eyes one by one.

As these top-tier secret arts appeared, Chen Fan's pupils trembled slightly.

For no other reason.

The points required to fully exchange for these top-tier secret arts were simply too many.

Fortunately, these secret arts were divided into several levels, so Chen Fan could still afford them for now.

Without any hesitation, Chen Fan directly exchanged for “Space-Time Notes,” “Myriad Phase Sealing Art,” “Nine Star Map,” and nine other secret arts most suitable for him.

However, this exchange was not for the complete sets.

He only exchanged for the first three volumes of each secret art, which already used up all one million points.

But Chen Fan felt no regret, because he had exchanged points for the opportunity to enhance his strength.

As for other exotic treasures and weapon armor, Chen Fan did not bother to look at them.

Because the treasures Heavenly Azure Dragon Lord had left him were already enough for him to use until the Undying level.

As for matters further down the line, he would need to venture and strive for them himself!

Chen Fan thought silently to himself.

“Little Master, when you break through to become an Undying existence, your servant will also give you a grand gift.”

Suddenly, the demoness spoke.

A faint orchid scent lingered at Chen Fan's nose, causing his heart to involuntarily quicken a few beats.

“A grand gift? What grand gift!?” Chen Fan asked, puzzled.

“Little Master, you are still too weak now, please forgive Qi Yue for keeping it a secret for the time being!”

The demoness's words carried a hint of pleading, making Chen Fan's body feel somewhat weak, and he involuntarily nodded in agreement.

“But Master, rest assured, when you become an Undying existence, that grand gift will surely make you advance by leaps and bounds and be reborn!”

Liu Qiyue spoke mysteriously, constantly stirring Chen Fan's already restless heart… Just as Liu Qiyue spoke,

Far away in the endless depths of the Universe Sea, countless light-years away, a sudden anomaly occurred.

The massive immortal palace, carved with 'Burning Star', suddenly accelerated, flying at an incredibly terrifying speed.

However, the destination of this palace was precisely the Primal Universe where the Human Race resided!

Its flight path was as if it had been summoned by something, accelerating continuously.

Around it, even if a Universe Strongest occasionally caught a glimpse from afar, they would be terrified and panic-stricken by the sight.

For no other reason.

In the eyes of these Universe Strongests, the gigantic palace emanated an incomparably terrifying devouring aura, like an ancient ferocious beast half-asleep and half-awake.

“What in the world is this spooky thing? It's so scary to look at.”

In the depths of the Universe Sea, infinitely far from the 'Burning Star' palace, a special life form radiating golden light stared intently at this behemoth, its eyes filled with confusion.

“Should I go try? My Blood Sea Demonic Armor is also a Supreme Treasure, so there shouldn't be any life-threatening danger.”

As one of the few Void True Gods remaining from the Second Reincarnation Era, Hengxing the Demon God hovered in mid-air, his brows tightly furrowed, seemingly making a difficult decision.

“Go?”

“Don't go!”

“Go?”

“Don't go!?”

… Holding an unknown metal sphere, Hengxing the Demon God's indecisiveness struck again.

Thus, Hengxing the Demon God spent a quarter of an hour in indecision.

“Since I have a Supreme Treasure, I'm not really afraid, so I'll go give it a try. Fortune favors the bold!!”

“Yes, go try it!!”

With that, Hengxing the Demon God's body glowed with golden light, and he plunged directly towards the behemoth, facing the scattered chaotic currents.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Hengxing the Demon God's speed was extremely fast, but the immortal palace's speed was even faster.

Left with no choice, Hengxing the Demon God could only unleash his full speed, his divine power depleting at an incredibly exaggerated rate, while his flight speed also surged repeatedly.

As if sensing the approach of an external object, the huge palace, which had been accelerating, suddenly changed direction and directly lunged towards Hengxing the Demon God, who was in full-blown acceleration.

A dark, cavernous opening slowly widened in the palace's massive belly, like an ancient fierce beast opening its bloody maw.

“Ah… No!!!”

By the time the belated Hengxing the Demon God discovered this change, it was already too late to react.

Immediately after, he was enveloped by endless darkness and sucked into the 'Burning Star' palace… Yuxiang Mountain, within the Original Sector.

Chen Fan had already purchased all the secret arts he needed.

At the same time, the one million points granted by the Virtual Universe Corporation to core members of the Original Sector were also completely depleted.

Ding-dong!

A notification sound rang out, and Chen Fan looked at his inbox.

It was a message from the Virtual Headquarters.

Chen Fan briefly glanced at it; the general content stated that — 'The energy enhancement for core members from Rank One to Rank Nine will all be covered by the Virtual Universe Corporation Headquarters.'

Chen Fan was very happy about this.

After all, not having to pay for nutrient solutions himself was naturally very comfortable.

“As expected of the Virtual Headquarters, it truly is incredibly wealthy!”

Chen Fan stared at the message, a satisfied smile on his face.

Closing the notebook, Chen Fan did not bother to look at other weapons and shields.

Just these cultivation secret arts were actually enough.

Because whether it was his Earthling main body at Universe Rank Level Nine, or his Heavenly Demon Race Clone at Astral Rank Level Nine, both belonged to flesh and blood life forms, and naturally could cultivate these secret arts.

At the same time, the cultivation insights of the main body and clone could also be shared and mutually promoted.

This was also the greatest advantage of Chen Fan's clone.

Insights into the Space Origin Laws and other Origin Laws could also be fed back to the main body.

For no other reason.

These were completely unnecessary.

Among Heavenly Azure Dragon Lord's collection, Chen Fan found many valuable treasures suitable for himself and Earth martial artists.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so generous in distributing these valuable treasures to the dozen or so Earth elites who had entered the Virtual Headquarters and become core members.

As for how they would use them, Chen Fan didn't think too much about it.

Everyone had their own path… After choosing the secret arts suitable for him, Chen Fan went directly to the training ground of Manor 0116 in the Original Sector.

“Qi Yue, what secret art do you think I should cultivate first?” Chen Fan asked.

“Now, you ask?”

“I think you can review the Blood Blade Manual and Time Restriction left by Blood Blade Venerable. Isn't there a saying on Earth, 'review the old to learn the new'?”

Liu Qiyue suddenly quoted a classic, which surprised Chen Fan a little.

“Hmm, then I'll do as you say.”

Chen Fan nodded and immediately began without hesitation.

“Blood Blade Manual First Form — Mountain Splitting!”

As a loud roar erupted, Chen Fan gripped his saber with both hands, raising it high.

The Origin Power within his body surged out wildly towards his hands like boiling water.

Almost in an instant, one-third of Chen Fan's Origin Power was mobilized, and the speed of the subsequent surge was still rapidly increasing.

Rumble rumble!!

When Chen Fan's saber strike fell, the ground of the entire training field trembled slightly.

Where the saber light passed, a faint white trace appeared out of thin air, then quickly vanished.

“Second Form — River Severing Water!”

As if wanting to strike while the iron was hot, Chen Fan leaped high, bringing down the second saber strike from top to bottom.

The surging pressure swept in all directions, causing Chen Fan's clothes to flap wildly around him.

Practicing move after move, Chen Fan's state slowly reached its peak.

With the seventh saber strike, Chen Fan had unleashed the Blood Blade Manual to its utmost.

The subsequent nine saber strikes required a stronger realm and power to support.

Even with Chen Fan's strength, he could only unleash the first seven forms, even by pushing himself to the limit.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

After completing one practice session, Chen Fan lay 'motionless' on the floor, panting heavily.

Even within this Virtual Universe, Chen Fan still felt an unprecedented fatigue.

“Practicing saber techniques is indeed physically demanding!” Chen Fan scoffed at himself.

However, the next moment.

The demoness's voice rang in his mind: “Little Master, strike while the iron is hot, continue cultivating Time Restriction.”

“Oh!” Chen Fan responded faintly.

Then, he suppressed his fatigue, did a carp jump, and stood up directly from the ground.

His consciousness delved into his sea of consciousness, contacting the two volumes of the Time Restriction secret art, and then Chen Fan completely immersed himself in it.

Almost involuntarily, Chen Fan sat cross-legged on the ground, and countless insights immediately surged into his mind.

Thus, Chen Fan began his first cultivation session after becoming a core member of the Virtual Headquarters, in Manor 0116 of the Original Sector.

At this moment, beside Chen Fan, a slender figure mirrored his posture, also sitting cross-legged on the ground.

Liu Qiyue gently clenched her fists, propped her chin, and quietly watched Chen Fan, who was immersed in cultivation.

For a time, the scene was incredibly harmonious!

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