292: Innate magical power

As Ye Chun stepped into the carriage, he saw precious and beautiful window curtains, as well as some decorations cast from silver, which looked extremely noble and opulent.

Tian Chi Ling smiled faintly and gracefully sat beside Ye Chun, a subtle fragrance emanating from her. Her long, shapely jade-like legs were openly revealed.

As the convoy resumed its journey, the carriage swayed gently, and Tian Chi Ling's silver ornaments jingled, creating a crisp sound that gave her an exotic charm.

This was the first time Ye Chun had observed a woman so closely in the Xuanhuan World game.

He noticed that Tian Chi Ling was indeed very beautiful, with perfectly arched willow-like eyebrows, skin as fair as snow, and a figure that was neither too tall nor too short, but curvaceous.

Tian Chi Ling spoke softly, "Thank you, Young Master Ye, for saving us. If not for you, my Tian Family would surely have been annihilated this time."

Ye Chun chuckled, "It's no trouble. This was just my mission."

While Ye Chun was surprised by Tian Chi Ling's appearance, he was more impressed by the technological prowess of the Xuanhuan World.

This game was simply too realistic; the skin and hair were rendered with extreme detail. The women here possessed figures and faces many times more stunning than women in reality.

Ye Chun had heard that some players, upon entering, became completely unrestrained, treating the Xuanhuan World as an R18 game, even painstakingly searching for a mysterious Sect called the "Joyful Union Sect."

But he felt nothing for these women.

He was a complete data fanatic; appearance held no meaning for him. All he pursued was one continuously escalating and strengthening data point after another.

His current mission was merely to curry favor with the state-stabilizing seal, so he could better explore the Secret Realm later on.

He harbored no ulterior thoughts towards Tian Chi Ling.

Perhaps Tian Chi Ling sensed this, as her brows furrowed slightly, and her expression dimmed, showing a hint of dejection.

But then, she smiled and spoke again:

"Young Master, you appear so young, yet you have already achieved the Golden Core stage. You must be exceptionally gifted."

Ye Chun nodded noncommittally. After a moment's thought, he proactively asked, "Which part of the Immortal Dynasty is your Tian Family in contact with?"

Tian Chi Ling did not hesitate and immediately explained:

"Naturally, we are in contact with the Immortal Dynasty's government. There are dedicated people responsible for this, allowing the Human Race of my Southern Mountains to return to the Immortal Dynasty..."

Tian Chi Ling looked at Ye Chun, but saw that he seemed uninterested, clearly not caring about these background details, merely asking casually as if for ambient noise.

Tian Chi Ling's heart stirred, and she roughly understood Ye Chun's temperament.

Such unwavering dedication to the Dao was not uncommon in the entire Cultivation World.

She thought for a moment, then suddenly spoke:

"Immortal Master, have you ever heard of 'Divine Ability'?"

Ye Chun immediately became interested, thinking to himself that he had stumbled upon a side quest. He replied, "Of course, I have. All mysterious and unfathomable Cultivator techniques can be collectively referred to as Divine Ability."

Tian Chi Ling smiled softly and deliberately moved a little closer.

The faint fragrance on her body grew stronger, continuously permeating Ye Chun's nostrils.

"Indeed, almost all techniques can be called Divine Ability.

"Today, an Immortal Master moved a large mountain; this can be called a Divine Ability.

"Tomorrow, another Immortal Master filled a great marsh; that can also be called a Divine Ability.

"Even bringing the dead back to life and mending flesh and bone, these are Divine Abilities.

"But beyond these, there is a special kind of Divine Ability. Some call them 'Natal Divine Abilities,' but when discussed at the Immortal Master level, they are often simply referred to as 'Divine Ability.'

"Because, apart from Natal Divine Abilities, all other techniques are mere vulgar methods in the face of an Immortal Master, not worth studying or contemplating."

Ye Chun's heart stirred.

Natal Divine Ability, he had certainly heard of it.

Most Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and some Golden Core Cultivators who cultivated through unconventional means, might not know about Natal Divine Abilities.

But as an Elder of Heshui Prefecture, he had learned about Natal Divine Abilities after achieving Golden Core.

Natal Divine Abilities integrate the Cultivator's insights, completely internalized within their cultivation. When unleashed, they are fluid and consume very little energy, and they can also resonate with heaven and earth, possessing infinite power and wondrous uses.

After cultivating a Natal Divine Ability, Golden Core Cultivators begin to undergo a qualitative change. Both their Physical Body and Soul Power become stronger. Of course, the most important aspect remains the Divine Ability itself, which operates autonomously and endlessly.

For instance, the Golden Core Tomb that opened before Green Emerald Heaven, its owner must have cultivated at least one Natal Divine Ability to release such astonishing Clarity Qi, shocking everyone.

And the Golden Core Cultivators previously slain by the state-stabilizing seal were mostly ordinary player Golden Core Cultivators, without any Natal Divine Abilities, so their post-mortem phenomena were not significant.

It's no exaggeration to say that a Golden Core Cultivator's Natal Divine Ability is like a Foundation Establishment Cultivator's Immortal Foundation; having it or not having it makes a huge difference.

Another similarity to the Immortal Foundation is that there's an upper limit to the number of Natal Divine Abilities a Golden Core Cultivator can cultivate.

Natal Divine Abilities operate autonomously and endlessly, but this also means they require the Cultivator to expend a portion of their spiritual energy and Soul Power, making it difficult to maintain multiple Natal Divine Abilities.

At the same time, although Golden Core Cultivators have already transformed their Immortal Foundation into a Golden Core, the various changes brought about during Immortal Foundation cultivation have been internalized into their cultivation. This also affects the cultivation of Natal Divine Abilities, so the type and category of Natal Divine Abilities must also be carefully considered.

Ye Chun broke through using the Nascent Soul method and also comprehended Spear Intent, which gave him a high-grade Golden Core with the potential to reach Nascent Soul. This also made him hesitate in his choice of Natal Divine Ability.

Most of Heshui Prefecture's Natal Divine Abilities were only fifth-grade techniques, which were certainly sufficient for ordinary Golden Core Cultivators, but Ye Chun felt it wasn't enough.

He absolutely required a fourth-grade technique.

Now, hearing Tian Chi Ling proactively discuss Natal Divine Abilities, his mind began to churn.

The Tian Family had been rooted in the Southern Mountains for many years; perhaps they had found some treasure there, and it might even be the Natal Divine Ability he needed.

"Immortal Master, my Tian Family possesses a scroll of Natal Divine Ability cultivation technique, reaching as high as fourth-grade. It is a family treasure not to be passed down externally."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chun finally became thoroughly interested. He looked at Tian Chi Ling and asked:

"What exactly is the nature of this technique?"

Tian Chi Ling smiled:

"This technique comes from an ancient Secret Realm. At that time, the Southern Mountains was still a vast marsh. A powerful individual once preached here, leaving behind this scroll of Natal Divine Ability.

"It is a Water-attribute Divine Ability."

Ye Chun truly couldn't sit still now; what he needed was precisely a Water-attribute Divine Ability.

He couldn't help but ask seriously, "Young Miss Tian, if I wish to obtain this scroll of Divine Ability, what do I need to do?"

Tian Chi Ling smiled softly, "Since the Immortal Master saved my Tian Family, we naturally owe you a debt of gratitude. Giving this fourth-grade Divine Ability to the Immortal Master is no problem.

"It's just that my Tian Family is relocating as a whole, and after arriving at the Immortal Dynasty, we will be isolated and without support, I'm afraid we might attract some covetous eyes.

"Therefore, Chi Ling hopes that the Immortal Master can protect my Tian Family for a period of time."