Free Web NovelChapter 16: Unexpected Guest
Unexpected Guest
Victor slowly exhaled, and the invisible pressure filling the cultivation chamber gradually subsided.
Although the violent currents of spiritual energy had calmed, the transformation within his body was far from over.
Every drop of blood flowing through his veins had been completely refined by the Celestial Phoenix Eternal Scripture.
The blood coursing through him no longer resembled ordinary blood.
It shimmered faintly with golden-red radiance, carrying an indescribable vitality.
Its life force was so pure that, without exaggeration, even a single drop could rival precious heavenly medicines sought after by countless cultivators.
His already monstrous physique had become even more terrifying.
Ordinary Yellow-Rank weapons could no longer pierce his skin.
Even if they struck him directly, they would likely shatter before leaving so much as a scratch.
Behind Victor, two majestic phoenix phantoms occasionally appeared before fading back into nothingness.
Each phantom was bathed in blazing divine flames.
Their eyes contained ancient wisdom, while their wings seemed capable of sheltering heaven and earth.
Although they remained incomplete, each already possessed half of Victor’s current combat strength.
Their existence alone was enough to make ordinary cultivators despair.
Victor observed them quietly before closing his eyes once more.
During these few hours of cultivation, he had discovered something unexpected.
The Autumn Sovereign Heavenfall Scripture and the Four Seasons Hidden Spring Scripture did not merely coexist peacefully.
They resonated.
Perfectly.
It was as though they had originally been one complete cultivation art before being divided countless ages ago.
Curiosity stirred within him.
Without hesitation, Victor activated both scriptures simultaneously.
The instant he did—
The entire cultivation chamber underwent a subtle transformation.
Spring-like vitality surged through every corner of the room.
Invisible life force bloomed from the surrounding spiritual energy.
Yet mixed within that boundless vitality was an indescribable autumn chill.
Life and death.
Creation and destruction.
Warmth and desolation.
Opposite concepts intertwined without conflict.
Instead, they complemented one another flawlessly.
Victor’s eyes gradually widened.
"So this is their true nature..."
The Four Seasons Hidden Spring Scripture continuously gathered the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, nurturing life without end.
Meanwhile, the Autumn Sovereign Heavenfall Scripture transformed that endless vitality into unparalleled killing power.
Neither weakened the other.
Instead, each amplified its counterpart.
The autumn aura became incomparably sharper.
Every strand of killing intent carried traces of boundless life hidden beneath it.
Likewise, the spring aura became even richer.
Its ability to absorb spiritual energy increased dramatically.
Within moments, Victor realized the effects had more than doubled.
His cultivation speed accelerated once again.
The surrounding spiritual energy was drawn toward him like countless rivers flowing into the sea.
The spiritual mist inside the chamber became so dense that it nearly condensed into visible droplets.
Even the flowers growing outside the window seemed affected.
Some bloomed brilliantly before gently withering.
Then fresh buds emerged once again.
An endless cycle of life and death unfolded naturally around him.
Victor slowly smiled.
"Interesting."
"These two techniques truly originate from the same source."
"The synergy between them is astonishing."
"Hidden Spring..."
"Autumn Sorrow..."
His golden eyes flickered thoughtfully.
"If those two exist..."
"Then perhaps there are also Summer and Winter Scriptures."
"And if that’s true..."
"When all four scriptures are united..."
"They may become the complete Saint-Grade cultivation technique."
The thought alone was enough to stir anticipation within him.
A Saint-Grade cultivation technique...
Even in the vast Celestial Dawn Empire, such a treasure would undoubtedly trigger endless wars.
Suppressing his thoughts, Victor summoned the Eternal Legacy System.
A translucent panel quietly materialized before him.
Host: Victor Salvatore
Cultivation: Sixth Layer Astral Manifestation Realm
Physique: Primordial Infinity Physique
Cultivation Arts:
Celestial Phoenix Eternal Scripture
Four Seasons Hidden Spring Scripture
Autumn Sovereign Heavenfall Scripture ƒrēewebnovel.com
Family Fortune: 400 (Ordinary)
Note: Upon reaching 500 Family Fortune, a Family Resource Gift Pack will be awarded.
Victor calmly studied the panel.
"Only one hundred more Family Fortune."
His fingers lightly tapped the armrest of his chair.
"Then I can use the Celestial Destiny Dragon."
Ever since obtaining it from the Eternal Legacy System, his curiosity had only continued to grow.
Fortune...
Among all mysterious forces beneath heaven and earth, it remained one of the most difficult to comprehend.
Cultivators blessed with immense fortune seemed favored by destiny itself.
They could fall into a bottomless abyss and discover an ancient inheritance.
They could wander into forgotten ruins and stumble upon legendary treasures that countless experts had searched for in vain.
Conversely, those burdened by misfortune seemed cursed by heaven.
Even drinking water could become fatal.
A simple journey might end beneath a falling mountain.
A routine breakthrough could invite heavenly tribulation beyond reason.
Fortune was invisible.
Yet it silently determined countless destinies.
According to the Eternal Legacy System, the Celestial Destiny Dragon possessed the power to gather the fortune of an entire clan, strengthening every member while attracting countless opportunities.
The more Victor contemplated its description...
The more intrigued he became.
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Their rise would become unstoppable.
Just then—
Knock.
Knock.
Knock.
Three calm knocks echoed from outside the chamber.
Victor slowly raised his head.
"Nux."
He had already recognized the familiar aura outside.
The young man respectfully bowed beyond the door before speaking.
"Uncle."
"The Patriarchs of the Ravencreast Family and the Ashthorn Family have arrived."
"What would you like to do?"
For a brief moment...
Silence filled the room.
Victor slowly stood.
His long black hair fell naturally behind him as he adjusted the black robe embroidered with the golden dragon.
His divine golden eyes reflected neither surprise nor concern.
Only calm confidence.
A faint smile gradually appeared upon his impossibly handsome face.
"Oh?"
"The Ashthorn Family."
"The Ravencreast Family."
His smile slowly turned cold.
The temperature within the cultivation chamber seemed to drop several degrees.
Outside, even the wind paused.
"I haven’t even gone looking for them yet."
"And they’ve already delivered themselves to my doorstep."
